How to read the MEP without Cable
First step is to access to the “Help Me” menu, to do so, on the main screen of the phone hold the following keys : ALT CAPS H (at the same time)
Note: For Pearl and other Sure-type phones press and hold the ALT key (Bottom left) and type E A C E, for Storm, hold the BACK arrow, and tap the screen in the following areas: TOP LEFT, TOP RIGHT, TOP LEFT, TOP RIGHT.
Device will bring up a screen like the one shown below:

Type the PIN, App Version and Uptime in the form and press “Get my key“.

Now simply type this generated KEY directly on to the Help Me! screen. Nothing will appear when typing. For numbers hold the ALT key when typing. Now you should be in the engineers menu – if you are not please try again ensuring the data you entered is EXACTLY as displayed. If you close the screen ensure you change the Uptime on the form.
Navigate to ‘OS Engineering Screens‘ as shown below:

Then, scroll down to ‘Device Info’ and then scroll down until you see MEP-XXXXX-XXX as shown below:

That’s your MEP!
Please Provide this MEP whenever our support ask for it.
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You might need to know your IMEI number to generate your unlock code and sometimes even the MEP code might be asked. How to get those details from your BlackBerry handset ?
We provide solution with a very simple software that allow you to read your phone:
Download BlackBerry Reader Here
- Run and install this software (file scanned – 100% spyware and virus free)
- Connect your BB handset to your computer using the original USB cable
- Run the Blackberry Logger/Reader and click “Read Blackberry Handset Info“
You will get your IMEI number and MEP code !
You can still use the old method to obtain your IMEI number directly from your phone:
- type *#06# into your mobile keypad
- OR
- From the Home screen: select Menu > Select Options > Select Status :Your IMEI will be located on the screen with the PIN and ESN numbers.
This BlackBerry info reader is free and allow you to avoid any mistake on getting your IMEI while ordering your unlock code.

Software screenshot
IMPORTANT: You will need to install the latest version of Blackberry Desktop Software OR the latest driver, download here : bb_usb_drivers.msi
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