Help for swicthing from Koodo to Bell

[NoUseToRush]

I just received my Moto G. I am with Bell and my sim card doesn't fit into the Moto G. Can anyone guide me through the process I should follow to switch to Bell?
I know I have to unlock the phone but can I use the card included with the Moto G, and then...do I have to activate it with Koodo before trying to unlock? If so, will I have to buy a plan?
Can you also point me to a site that explain in details the procedure to follow to unlock and what kind of info is needed ?
Finally, do you know if Bell will change for free my actual sim card for a new one of the correct size (my present phone is locked with Bell but is mine i-e no plan but attached to my family plan)?
Thanks

 

[audit13]

In order to unlock the phone, you'll need to buy an unlock code. There is no need to involve Koodo at all.

Simply purchase an unlock code using the phone's imei #. This is the company I used:http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Motorola-Unl...les_Accessories_RL&hash=item33881def80&_uhb=1

You purchase the item and enter your model #, carrier, and imei # in the comment box below your shipping address. Once you get the unlock code from the seller, put in a non-Koodo/Telus sim, and enter the unlock code when prompted to enter your unlock code. Now, your phone is permanently carrier unlocked.

If you need a new Bell sim, you can either go to a dealer and asked them to swap your sim for a micro sim or you can cut your existing sim to fit. There are instructions and templates on the Internet to cut it down to a micro sim. Some places will even cut it for free. I suggest going to a non-Bell exclusive dealer such as The Source or Bell -branded locations because many of them do it for free or a very nominal fee.

Where are you located? I assume you're in Canada since you have a Koodo phone.

 

[maxqas]

I just received my Moto G. I am with Bell and my sim card doesn't fit into the Moto G. Can anyone guide me through the process I should follow to switch to Bell?
I know I have to unlock the phone but can I use the card included with the Moto G, and then...do I have to activate it with Koodo before trying to unlock? If so, will I have to buy a plan?
Can you also point me to a site that explain in details the procedure to follow to unlock and what kind of info is needed ?
Finally, do you know if Bell will change for free my actual sim card for a new one of the correct size (my present phone is locked with Bell but is mine i-e no plan but attached to my family plan)?
Thanks

I tried the virgin LTE micro-SIM after unlocking my moto g and it works like a charm...

 

[NoUseToRush]

In order to unlock the phone, you'll need to buy an unlock code. There is no need to involve Koodo at all.

Simply purchase an unlock code using the phone's imei #. This is the company I used:http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Motorola-Unl...les_Accessories_RL&hash=item33881def80&_uhb=1

You purchase the item and enter your model #, carrier, and imei # in the comment box below your shipping address. Once you get the unlock code from the seller, put in a non-Koodo/Telus sim, and enter the unlock code when prompted to enter your unlock code. Now, your phone is permanently carrier unlocked.

If you need a new Bell sim, you can either go to a dealer and asked them to swap your sim for a micro sim or you can cut your existing sim to fit. There are instructions and templates on the Internet to cut it down to a micro sim. Some places will even cut it for free. I suggest going to a non-Bell exclusive dealer such as The Source or Bell -branded locations because many of them do it for free or a very nominal fee.

Where are you located? I assume you're in Canada since you have a Koodo phone.

Thanks for the detailed info! 1 more question:
- when you say "enter model #, carrier and imei #" are you referring to Koodo or the target carrier (Bell)?

 

[audit13]

Thanks for the detailed info! 1 more question:
- when you say "enter model #, carrier and imei #" are you referring to Koodo or the target carrier (Bell)?

Model # = Moto G, carrier=Koodo, imei # = set of numbers from dialing *#06# on your phone. If you want to check your imei #, go to mobileincanada.com, type in your imei #, and it should come up as a Moto G.

 

[NoUseToRush]

Model # = Moto G, carrier=Koodo, imei # = set of numbers from dialing *#06# on your phone. If you want to check your imei #, go to mobileincanada.com, type in your imei #, and it should come up as a Moto G.

I have sent my payment with the info to the site you used and I am still waiting for my unlock number more than 24 hours later. is that a normal delay...or should I worry?

 

[audit13]

You could send them an email but it can take that long.

Did you check the information you sent?

 

[NoUseToRush]

You could send them an email but it can take that long.

Did you check the information you sent?

Just got the email...unlocked and working great! Thanks again for your help:good:

 

[audit13]

Just got the email...unlocked and working great! Thanks again for your help:good:

Glad to hear it all went well. Enjoy your phone!

Hmm, I wonder if we can make this phone work with Wind?