What is the difference between unlock code and activation key?
You mean for a mobile?An unlock code is a code that breaks the code..be it either the security code or the network lock code.Security code is the one that a user sets in to keep up the privacy of the phone from others usage.Network lock is….Many network providers lock phones to their network and sell them at low cost.When users buy such phones they need to stay with that network till the contract ends.In this way the network provider increase their potential.The process of breaking this network lock needs an unlock code.Incase a user needs to unlock their phone in the middle of contract they can request their respective network provider.If they deny there are many online unlocking vendors like Simpleunlocking.com or Unlock-free.com who provide unlocking service.
If you’ve purchased a used phone online, or been given a hand-me-down from a friend, you’ll need to activate it before you can start using it.An activation code, is a specific software-based key which certifies that the copy of the program is original.It is used to activate the sim/phone.
Please note the following difference between the activation key and the unlock code: – The unlock code is sent to you after having ordered the software. – The activation key is requested in the software by clicking the “Request activation key” button. The unlock code was personally created for you and allows you to unlock your software to full version. Please save your unlock code in safe custody, as it is required for unlocking the software. The activation key is generated automatically by our server and it is sent to you by email. Please request a new activation key whenever you unlock the software anew. Do not store your activation key as it can be changed at any time. Please make sure that you have entered the activation key and the unlock code into the corresponding fields when unlocking your software.
