HT201328: How to unlock your iPhone for use with another carrier
Learn about How to unlock your iPhone for use with another carrier
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Dec 20, 2014 1:54 PM in response to earthabby pedro d,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:
- See if your carrier offers unlocking. Only your carrier can unlock your iPhone.
- 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.
- 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:
- Remove your SIM card and insert the new SIM card.
- Complete the setup process.
If you don't have another SIM card you can use, follow these steps to complete the process:
- Back up your iPhone.
- When you have a backup, erase your iPhone.
- Restore your iPhone from the backup you just made.
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Pedro.
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Dec 20, 2014 5:58 PM in response to earthabby Lawrence Finch,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"?
