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How to Unlock a TracFone Phone with or Without Code

As a prepaid mobile virtual network operator, TracFone offers a variety of affordable plans and phones to customers. Unlike major network providers, it does not operate its towers but uses the top 3 major networks. Due to the affordable low packages, it is popular among students and young people. Of course, it locks most devices to its network. This guide explains how to unlock a TracFone device in a variety of situations.

TracFone Unlock

Part 1: Requirements to Unlock TracFone

To streamline the process, you must understand the TracFone unlock policy, which is established to provide the means for unlocking a TracFone device, allowing the use of the phone on another carrier's network.

General Eligibility:

1. Your phone must have been active for over 12 months with TracFone service.

2. Your device must be in working condition without any alterations.

3. Your account must be in good standing.

4. Your phone hasn't been reported as stolen, lost, or fraudulent.

5. iPhones and Android phones activated before November 23, 2021 need to wait for 12 months.

6. The waiting period for iPhones and Android devices activated after November 23, 2021 is 60 days.

7. Your device must be working fine and not be broken.

Part 2: Official Way to Unlock TracFone Phone

According to the unlock policy, TracFone iPhones will be unlocked without code automatically when the devices have met the requirements. You can check the status with another SIM card. If it does not unlock automatically, you can contact TracFone. For an Android device, you have to contact the TracFone customer service and ask for an unlock code. Check the following workflow:

Step 1

Find the IMEI number on your phone. Dial *#06# on your device and you will get the information. Or go to the Settings app, choose About Phone, and check the IMEI number.

Tracfone Support Team
Step 2

Call customer service(800-867-7183) or visit the TracFone website and click Help & Support on the top right corner to make a live chat.

Step 3

Request device unlock, and submit your phone number, IMEI number, and other necessary information. Wait for TracFone to generate a free unlock code. It will send the code to your phone number via text.

Step 4

Remove the original SIM card from your phone and input the desired SIM card from another network.

Unlock Code
Step 5

When prompted, enter the unlock code and tap the unlock button.

Part 3: How to Unlock TracFone Using an Online Service

If you want to unlock a TracFone device without code, you will need to use a third-party unlock service, such as DoctorSIM, Unlocky, DirectUnlocks, and more. Bear in mind that these services are not free and the price ranges from a few to hundreds of dollars.

Step 1

Visit a reputable TracFone unlock code generator in your browser. We use DoctorSIM as an example.

Doctorsim Website
Step 2

Select your phone brand on the list, and then click the Unlock your phone button to move on.

Doctorsim Website Carrier
Step 3

Next, enter the necessary information, like your IMEI number, network provider, and more. Leave an accessible email address, and pay the bill.

Doctorsim Website IMEI
Step 4

Within 2 business days, you will receive an email from the service. Follow the additional instructions to unlock the TracFone carrier immediately

Bonus Tip: How to Bypass Screen Lock on TracFone Without a Password

To bypass screen lock on TracFone Motorola, Samsung, and more, you can use a powerful unlock program, such as iToolab UnlockGo (Android). It utilizes advanced technology to remove a variety of screen locks on Android devices effectively.

Main Features of TracFone Phone Unlocker

1. Remove the screen lock on TracFone without a password.

2. Support the password, PIN, pattern, fingerprint, etc.

3. Easy and fast to use.

4. Compatible with a wide range of phone models.

Here is the process to unlock a TracFone device without a password:

Step 1

Launch the phone unlock software after you install it on your PC. Choose Remove Screen Locks, and click the Start button to move on.

Tip: If you intend to factory reset a TracFone without a password, choose Bypass Samsung FRP instead.

Unlockgo Android Unlock Screen Lock
Step 2

Select your device brand and set other information, like your phone model. Next, connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable.

Unlockgo For Android Select Your Brand
Step 3

Then follow the on-screen instructions to put your phone in the Recovery Mode. The instructions may be different based on your phone brand and model. For some devices, it does not need to enter the Recovery Mode.

Unlockgo For Android Done
Step 4

At last, click on the Unlock button to begin unlocking your screen lock immediately. When it is done, your phone will restart and you will be able to set a new screen lock password.

Note: For Samsung Galaxy S7 and earlier, you can choose Unlock Samsung without Data Loss, download the data package, and unlock screen lock directly.

FAQs.

  • How to unlock TracFone SIM Lock Code 1?

    Dial #83865625# on your phone to open the Unlock Code menu. When prompted, enter the MCK/DEFREEZE Code in the first field and enter the NCK/NETWORK code in the second field. Then you will receive the Device Unlocked message.

  • What is the SIM unlocking code for a TracFone?

    There is no universal SIM unlocking code for TracFone devices. You can contact customer service and request your carrier to generate a code for unlocking your phone. However, you must meet the device unlock eligibility and provide your IMEI number.

  • What carriers are compatible with TracFone?

    TracFone devices are operating on three major networks: Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. So, you will have access to the same nationwide 4G LTE coverage and 5G where it is available.

Conclusion

This guide has explained how to do TracFone unlock with or without an unlock code. Once you meet the device unlock policy, your phone will be unlocked automatically or after requesting via customer service. Otherwise, you have to look for a third-party unlock service to set your phone free. Moreover, we also demonstrated how to unlock screen locks on TracFone devices without a password. If you have other questions involved, please feel free to write them down.

Samuel Spenser
Samuel Spenser

Samuel Spenser, a senior editor from imyPass, is an expert on password unlocking and recovery. He has more than 3-year experience in writing tutorials about password recovery for Windows.

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