Failed unlock error 24

[shakeyplace]

My Bell MC998 failed to unlock, I had found a similar thread from last year, same device, different error,

DC - Unlocker 2 Client 1.00.0629

Detecting card :

selection :
manufacturer - Novatel
model - Auto detect (recommended)

Found modem         : Ovation MC998D
Model               : Ovation MC998D
IMEI                : 012067000507298
Firmware            : 1.16.12.01-02
Compile date / time : May 12 2010 17:34:47
Chipset             : Qualcomm
SIM Lock status     : Locked (PH-SP PIN)

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User         : **********
Password     : OK !
Credits left : 7

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Unlocking, please wait ... 



unlock failed !

(error code 24)

[Vincentas]

Try to restart and do unlock again.
Also, be sure modem connection software is closed.
Also, disconenct all other modems or phones.

[shakeyplace]

Thanks Vincentas,
I had put the SIM card in another device, the error must also be caused with a missing SIM card. BTW, the unlocking went fine!