How to Unlock Motorola Screen Lock and SIM Card

Motorola is a less expensive alternative to high-end smart phones and has good, comparable features - making it a popular choice among mobile users. To save more money, some people even opt for second-hand Motorola phones. However, the problem with used phones is that it may not be accessible due to having a screen lock or the the SIM card requirement is locked to a specific carrier.

For any reason that you need to unlock Motorola screen lock and/or SIM card, this article will provide effective solutions to solve your problem.

Part 1: How to Unlock Motorola Screen Lock

The iMyFone LockWiper (Android) tool is a computer program that will help you remove the lock screen of your Motorola phone and enable you to access it without any problem. It also factory resets any Motorola device, so that you can use it in its brand new state.

Below are the other useful features of the iMyFone LockWiper (Android) that will surely help you solve your problem with your Motorola device.

Steps of Unlocking Motorola Lock Screen with iMyFone LockWiper (Android)

Using the iMyFone LockWiper (Android) to unlock Motorola screen lock does not require any technical knowledge. It's very easy and convenient. Below are the steps to follow in bypassing Android lock screen in 5 minutes:

Step 1. Free download the iMyFone LockWiper (Android) program from our website and launch it on your PC. Chhose "Remove Screen Lock for All Android Devices" and click "Start" to begin.

Step 2. Using a USB cable, connect your Motorola phone to your computer. The program will automatically detect the model of your device. Confirm the accuracy of the information on the screen, and then click "Start Unlock" to proceed. Otherwise, use the  drop-down list to select the right brand and device.

Step 3. The program will then download a data package and send it to your device. The data package provides a customized unlocking solution to your Motorola device.

Step 4. Once the package downloading is done, follow the instructions on the screen to finally remove the lock screen of your Motorola phone.

That's it! You can now access your previously locked Motorola phone or tablet. Do not hesitate to free download the software trial version of iMyFone LockWiper (Android) if you need to unlock your Motorola screen lock!

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Part 2: How to Unlock Motorola Screen Lock by Google Account

If you're using pattern lock on Motorola Android 4.4 or earlier version, then you can easily unlock the pattern lock from your phone via Google account. The steps are as outlined below:

Step 1. Try to unlock your phone several times by drawing the wrong pattern.

Step 2. You'll see a notification "Forgot pattern?" and click on it.

Step 3. If the device is linked to your Google account, then enter the Google account credentials (username and password).

Step 4. Choose "Reset Screen Lock" to remove your screen lock.

Limitations of Google Account:

This solution doesn't work on Motorola devices running Android 5.0 and later versions.

It won't work if you don't remember the linked Google account credentials.

Part 3: How to Unlock Motorola SIM Card Carrier

1Unlock Motorola SIM Card with PIN

If your Motorola phone is SIM locked and for any reason, you want to unlock the SIM so that you can choose a different carrier, here are the steps you need to follow in unlocking SIM card with a PIN:

Step 1. On your Motorola phone, select Menu or press the Center Key.

Step 2. Scroll through the menu options and choose Settings.

Step 3.  Scroll through the Settings menu and choose Security.

Step 4. Scroll through the Security menu and choose SIM PIN.

NOTE:

If you entered your PIN code incorrectly for 3 consecutive times, your SIM card will be disabled and blocked.

2Unlock Motorola SIM Card Carrier with IMEI

You can also unlock the SIM card of your Motorola phone using IMEI. To do so, here are the steps:

Step 1.  Find the IMEI number of your Motorola phone. It is a series of 16 random digits that serve as the unique manufacturing number of the device. There are 2 ways to find the IMEI of your phone:

On your Motorola phone, dial *#06# and press Call. The picture below shows how this works on iPhone.It works the same with Motorola phone.

Go to Settings > System > About Phone, and find the IMEI number.

Step 2.  Retrieve an unlock code by using an unlocking company website, such as https://theunlockingcompany.com. From the drop down boxes, select your phone brand, model, country, as well as carrier. You will also have to input your phone's IMEI number, contact details, and payment information to retrieve your unlock code.

Step 3.   Get a new SIM card for your Motorola phone, and put in in the device. Remove the old SIM card if you still have it.

Step 4. As soon as you have put in the new SIM card, turn on your phone. Press and hold the lock button of your device and wait for the screen to light up. A SIM unlock field will appear; enter the unlock code you've retrieved and press Unlock.

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3Unlock Motorola SIM Card with SIM Unlocking Software

Another way to unlock the SIM card of your Motorola device is by using a SIM unlocking software.

Different Android SIM unlock programs may work differently, but the objective is the same - to unlock the SIM card and enable you to use a new SIM from another carrier. Some program is designed to make an overall analysis of the locking principle made on the phone's SIM to be able to choose an appropriate unlocking method.

Some examples of Android SIM unlocking programs that you want to look into include the following:

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Conclusion

If you want to unlock Motorola screen lock and SIM card, follow any of the steps above and choose the approach that you feel best. For an easy, quick, and convenient way of bypassing Motorola screen lock, be sure to download a trial version of the iMyFone LockWiper (Android) lock screen removal to solve your problem in no time!

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