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Q: when to unlock iphone

i have my unlock code but i wont be switching carriers for another week. can i unlock my iphone now and continue with my current service and then switch or should i wait until i switch to unlock it?

iPhone 4

Posted on Dec 18, 2014 4:13 PM

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  • by pedro d,

    pedro d pedro d Dec 20, 2014 1:54 PM in response to earthab
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    Dec 20, 2014 1:54 PM in response to earthab

    Hello ther,e earthab.

     

    When preparing to unlock your iPhone, the following Knowlege Base article offers up how the process works:

     

    How to unlock your iPhone for use with another carrier - Apple Support

     

    Unlock your iPhone

    First, your carrier will need to process your unlock request. Then you'll back up, erase, and restore your iPhone to unlock it.

    Start the process:

    1. See if your carrier offers unlocking. Only your carrier can unlock your iPhone.
    2. Contact your carrier and request an unlock. You might need to meet requirements to qualify for unlocking. After you submit the request to your carrier, it might take a few days to complete. Contact your carrier for the status of your unlock request.
    3. After your carrier confirms that your iPhone unlock has been processed, go to the next section.

    If you have a SIM card from a carrier other than your current carrier, follow these steps:

    1. Remove your SIM card and insert the new SIM card.
    2. Complete the setup process.

    If you don't have another SIM card you can use, follow these steps to complete the process:

    1. Back up your iPhone.
    2. When you have a backup, erase your iPhone.
    3. Restore your iPhone from the backup you just made.

     

    Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.

     

    Cheers,

    Pedro.

  • by Lawrence Finch,

    Lawrence Finch Lawrence Finch Dec 20, 2014 5:58 PM in response to earthab
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    Dec 20, 2014 5:58 PM in response to earthab

    earthab wrote:

     

    i have my unlock code but i wont be switching carriers for another week. can i unlock my iphone now and continue with my current service and then switch or should i wait until i switch to unlock it?

    There is no such thing as an unlock code for an iPhone; that isn't how they are unlocked. Where did you get this bogus "unlock code"?