Now Aircel Users Can Unlock their INQ Mobile Phones

UK based 3G mobile phone maker INQ Mobile recently announced the launch of unlocked versions of its handsets INQ Mini 3G and Chat 3G mobile phones for Indian market as we earlier shared on TelecomTalk.

Now we bring the exclusive news for all existing Aircel INQ Mobile Phone users in India who already buy it from Aircel and willing to Unlock their phones officially to use it on any other 2G or 3G GSM networks in India.

To Unlock the INQ handsets first you need to Call INQ India Helpline on 1800 1025 366 wherein you can receive your unlock code. You will need your phone’s IMEI and serial numbers, which can be found by removing the back cover and battery from your INQ handset. You will also need a SIM card from your new GSM Mobile Service provider.

After getting the Unlocking code,Aircel-INQ Mobile Phone users need to update their INQ phone.If you already know your new network settings i.e. access point names, IP and portal addresses etc. than you can update your INQ phone yourself.

How To Update ?

Follow the steps below to update your new network settings after the Unlocking of INQ Mobile Phones. Once you have updated all of these settings, you will be able to use EDGE/ GPRS /3G Data services on your handset.

1. To change your existing network settings to match the new service provider:

  • Press the MENU key and select Settings
  • Select Connectivity > Network Access Point
  • Delete all current entries by selecting Options > Delete. There should be no information left on the screen.
  • To send and receive data on your phone, you will need to set up three separate access points for internet, WAP and MMS. It is important that you set up the internet access point first.

* To set up the Internet access point (APN) select Options > New to add your new network provider’s settings, including the connection name (e.g. Network Internet) and access point name (e.g. network.gprs). Please ensure the access point name is entered exactly as shown, with no additional spaces, symbols or upper/lower case. Once this information has been entered, select Done.

* To set up the WAP access point select Options > New to add your new network provider’s settings, including the connection name (e.g. Network WAP) and access point name (e.g. network.wap). Please ensure the access point name is entered exactly as shown, with no additional spaces, symbols or upper/lower case. Once this information has been entered, select Done.

* To set up the MMS access point select Options > New to add your new network provider’s settings, including the connection name (e.g. Network MMS) and access point name (e.g. network.mms). Please ensure the access point name is entered exactly as shown, with no additional spaces, symbols or upper/lower case. Once this information has been entered, select Done.

2. To update your browser settings:

  • Press the MENU key and select Browser
  • Select Settings > Advanced > Networks Settings
  • Scroll to an empty account (shown as “Not defined” on screen) and select Options > Edit
  • Select Account name and enter the WAP connection name you created previously (e.g. Network WAP)
  • Select OK
  • Select Homepage
  • Enter the URL of your new network provider’s portal (e.g. http://www.yournetwork.co.in)
  • Select OK
  • Scroll to WAP Gateway and select it
  • Enter the IP of your new network provider’s portal (e.g. 100.100.001.100)
  • Scroll down and insert your Port Number (e.g. 9201)
  • Scroll down and insert your Username and Password, if required by your network provider
  • Select OK
  • Scroll to Network Access Point and select it
  • Scroll to the WAP access point name you created (e.g. network.wap) and select it
  • Select Back
  • Scroll to the account you have just created and select Activate. You should now be able to access the internet using your phone’s built in web browser

3. To update your MMS settings:

  • Press the MENU key and select Messages
  • Select Settings > Text and Picture Messaging > Picture Message Account
  • Scroll to an empty account (shown as “Not defined” on screen) and select Options > Edit
  • Select Account name and enter the MMS connection name you created previously (e.g. Network MMS)
  • Select OK
  • Scroll to Picture messages centre and select it
  • Enter the URL of your new network provider’s picture messages centre (e.g. http://www.yournetwork.co.in/mms)
  • Select OK
  • Scroll to WAP Gateway and select it
  • Enter the IP of your new network provider’s portal (e.g. 100.100.001.100)
  • Scroll down and insert your Port Number (e.g. 9201)
  • Scroll down and insert your Username and Password, if required by your network provider
  • Select OK
  • Scroll to Network Access Point and select it
  • Scroll to the MMS access point name you created (e.g. network.mms) and select it
  • Select Back
  • Scroll to the account you have just created and select Activate. You should now be able to send and receive picture messages to and from your phone.

This Article Was Written By: Sanjay Bafna

Sanjay Bafna - Senior Editor

Sanjay Bafna is an entrepreneur and Editor at TelecomTALK covering mobile operators, 3G, Broadband, 4G, LTE, Telecom Policies & Regulations and Mobile Phones. He is well known Telecom and Mobile Analyst, Love Tea and Chocolates.

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  • dony daniel November 15, 2012 at 12:36 pm

    i have brought Aircel INQ and i have installed few software and application. now all software are hidden and mobile is getting switched off always. i think i should get do flashing from service center. can you help me out with some service provider contact details in bangalore. thank you..

    Regards
    Dony Daniel

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  • sanjustin August 24, 2012 at 6:00 pm

    It does not works fake key don’t try this

    Reply
  • Srinivas July 19, 2011 at 9:44 pm

    Dear Sir,
    I bought INQ Aircel 3G mobile. I have faced network problem,i will Put the Aircel Sim, Mobile is Working, another Sim not working in some places its come Service is not availabe, pls Suggest.

    Regards,
    Srinivas

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  • Santhana Krishnan June 22, 2011 at 3:21 pm

    Dear Sir,

    I bought INQ Aircel 3G mobile. I have faced one problem. from this mobile message not sent.always sending failed has come.can you please suggest me how to rectify that..

    Regards,
    Santhana Krishnan

    Reply
  • collin February 18, 2011 at 5:00 pm

    Please go to your nearest Aircel center ask them to unlock…..they provide you with a NCK no……the phone restarts and it is ready to be used iwth outher service providers.

    Regards

    Reply
  • B.K. Nath February 13, 2011 at 12:09 am

    I would like someone to help me unlock my phone, it is a INQ 3G.

    Reply
  • wayne cuff August 17, 2010 at 4:14 am

    I would like someone to help me unlock my phone,it is a INQ 3G.I get it as a gift from my cousin in England.please,please anyone i am waiting.thanks

    Reply
  • Sanjay Bafna June 15, 2010 at 8:42 pm

    Anadi Seth :

    Justr bought an INQ 3G Chat…settings for vodafone are unavailable in delhi….can someone please help me with this…thank you

    Call 1800 1025 366 they will help you

    Reply
  • Anadi Seth June 15, 2010 at 8:41 pm

    GPRS settings

    Reply
  • Anadi Seth June 15, 2010 at 8:40 pm

    Justr bought an INQ 3G Chat…settings for vodafone are unavailable in delhi….can someone please help me with this…thank you

    Reply
  • krish May 19, 2010 at 7:51 am

    I was wanting to buy the Chat 3G, but all over its forum its written that the phone is getting randomly restarted or turned off during usage of twitter and facebook.

    Kinda put me off.

    Reply
  • Amit Dahiya May 15, 2010 at 11:20 am

    Is Inq can worked with other TSP’s like Airtel, Vodafone, Idea etc.

    Reply
  • Prasath J May 14, 2010 at 12:26 am

    @mekalwin T
    VERY FUNNY and TRUE too…

    Reply
  • mekalwin T May 13, 2010 at 7:19 pm

    rajiev :
    yeh sab kya hai ,

    ye INQ mobile ka Aircel se talaak ho gaya hai aur vo abhi kisi k bhi sath shadi karne ko tyaar hai ;)

    Reply
  • rajiev May 13, 2010 at 7:09 pm

    yeh sab kya hai ,

    Reply
  • Max May 13, 2010 at 5:53 pm

    Today i read few user reviews of INQ¹ & found one problem with almost all users tat is
    randomly shuts down, not easy to turn off, no 3.5 headphone jack etc.. i want to know reviews of INQ chat 3G, anybody who is using this handset from few months share ur experience…

    Reply
  • Merc May 13, 2010 at 5:46 pm

    I wish CDMA phone providers also to follow INQ way and give unlock codes for their handset, this will increase CDMA subscriber base significantly

    Reply

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