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QUESTION: I have a dash for a year now, but what happen is I changed the sim lock password on it and now I cant remember it. And a friend of mine removed my sim and now it is locked up. is there a way to unlock it because i cannot remember the password.   THank YOu

ANSWER: Hello Hien,

If it is only a sim lock password just get a new sim card this will fix the problem if it is a phone lock you will need to restore the phone to its original settings that will solve the problem for you. I hope that I have helped you with your problem if you have any further problems please do not hesitate to ask. Thank you for your question.

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QUESTION: How do you restore the original setting because I got a different sim card not the original that the password cope with. thank you

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Hello Hien,

Please be advised that this will erase all content on your phone and reset your phone to original manufacturer settings. I hope that I have been of help to you if you have any further questions please do not hesitate to ask.

Select Start > Accessories > Clear Storage.
Follow the on-screen instructions to reset the phone.
The phone will restart after it has been reset.

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Roberto Serrano

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Cell phones, GSM Technology, PDA Devices, Iphone, Blackberry Devices, Windows Mobile Devices, Bluetooth Settings and connectivity, how to's, ringtone's, Bluetooth Accessory, Phone Recommendations pretty much any questions.

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Can Repair Cell phones, reboots, etc.

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At&t, Cingular, T-Mobile

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A + Certification, Cingular At&t Knowledge Certified, Blackberry Device Certified, Iphone Data, Data Device Certified

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