LG 6000 demands access code!

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The default access code is the last 4 digits of your phone number.

"pb" <pb_public@operamail.com> wrote in message
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> Hello,
>
> Suddenly my VX6000 phone demands an unlock code for access. I
> never set a lock code for the phone. The phone really gets little
> use and has not been dropped or in any way abused. Of course my
> attempts at entering the phone are spurned, since no code exists.
>
> I bought the phone at CC.
>
> o Is there a fix I can do myself?
>
> o Where should I take this - to Verizon or CC?
>
> o Is this a problem with the 6000?
>
> Thanks,
> Paul

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You can also remove the battery, wait a few seconds, and put it back in.
That will reset the phone as well.

"pb" <pb_public@operamail.com> wrote in message
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> Number 6 wrote:
>
> > The default access code is the last 4 digits of your phone number.
>
> I tried that and it didn't work. I went to Verizon, and he simply
> dialed #228. Not only does that reset the PRL, it resets the
> phone to defaults. Strange on two counts - the phone went into
> Lock Mode by itself and the default no longer worked. At least I
> have a workaround if it happens again.
>
> pb

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Luke wrote:

> Pressing and holding the "#" key will lock that phone I believe.

A ha. That I did, in a misguided effort to switch to vibrating
mode ("*" ). I didn't notice a lock notification, but maybe I
missed it.

At least I now know the phone isn't at fault.

Thanks,
Paul