KATANA Is Locked? What Does That Mean?

[Jersie]

I received a Katana from work and it came brand new in the mail today. I havent decided if I want to transfer my number from my 8300. Anyway I went to look threw the menu today and it says Katana LOCKED then when u press a button it says UNLOCK CODE. Why is there a code? Where do get the code to unlock it?

[autoprime]

is the phone activated? the last 4 digits of your number should be the lock code.

[Jersie]

No it hasnt been actitaved yet... it came right out of the packaging - its brand new

[EDGE23]

if that doesnt work, try 0000.

[Jersie]

I just tried it and it said invaild code :( ive never had a cell from sprint that was locked i really dont understand and i dont want to activate it or ne thing without at least going threw the menu grrrr

[NM08SRT8]

And you're SURE it wasnt activated? Have you called Sprint and gave them the ESN number to double verify if it infact has never been activated? Someone's messed with the phone before you recieved it and has locked it. It very well could of not been activated ever, but someone has messed with the phone previously, probably locked it and didnt know the code. I'd have Sprint send you another one just for piece of mind. Especially if you get the lock code correct, check the life timer and calles made, data transfer, etc to make sure.. Keep us posted!

[autoprime]

well.. if you have a sanyo data cable and install the katana usb drivers... ths app with read the user lock code off the phone. yes its safe... dont ask me how to use it.

http://rapidshare.de/files/34954454/KatanaTool.zip.html

this will also read your msl and OKTSL.

[ABQNM]

The codes to try:

0000
xxxx (Last 4 of Phone #)
1234
xxxx (Last 4 of acct holder SSN)
6285

If those do not work, you can try the following (only works on some sprint phones):
##3282# and choose Advanced>View>Lock Code and it may tell you.

If all else fails, call customer service.

[NM08SRT8]

ABQNM, how'd you find out about that one? ##3282#?

[ABQNM]

ABQNM, how'd you find out about that one? ##3282#?

Well, that is just the sprint data service menu that most newer sprint phones have. Some of them, however, still allow access to this menu even while the phone is locked. This is a security flaw, and can allow a trained user to see the lock code even if the phone is locked. Just FYI, I can verify that it works on the Fusic, but not on the a900 or the a900M. I have not had a chance to check other sprint phones.