Originally Posted by Cicatrize (Post 1197055)

Not to sound like a jerk, but this method is posted in several locations on PPCGeeks. Do we really need another one? lol

Originally Posted by bobturismo (Post 1196254)

MSL

(Master Subsidy Lock)
A numeric code (password) that prevents a user from accessing certain technical settings of a phone. It is specifically designed to prevent a phone from being reprogrammed to work with a different carrier (service provider).

This is what is usually meant when a phone is referred to as "locked". There are also "unlocked" phones that can be reprogrammed to work with a different carrier.

The reason for this system is the way phones are often sold. Many phones are sold below cost, (at a loss to the carrier,) with the expectation that the money will be recouped in the cost of the monthly service plan. The up-front loss that is later recouped is called a Subsidy.

For this to work financially for the carrier, the user must not buy the phone and then use it with a different carrier. The MSL makes that nearly impossible.

Unlocked phones are ususally much more expensive than locked phones, because there is no subsidy to offset the cost.

Originally Posted by jimmiekain (Post 1197571)

Im one of the crazy people who paid the full price for my sprint touch pro 2 almost $700 after tax... shouldnt mine already be unlocked?

Originally Posted by SKS06460 (Post 1196350)

Maybe you don't have an online account at Sprint ?
If you do, simply navigate to your phone number and go to activate a new phone. If you put in the ESN of any sprint phone you get the MSL as well as MSID, etc, etc.

Just my opinion, I could be wrong

Originally Posted by ruskiyab (Post 1296042)

You can also use CDMA workshop

Originally Posted by shagpal (Post 1296057)

what is "CDMA workshop", and where do I get it? also, when I dial ##3424, or ##3424#, nothing happens on my phone. does unlocking the MSL allow me to access ##3424? thanks.