Activating Carrier Locked iPhone without appropriate SIM

Hello. I bought a Sprint Locked iPhone. How can I activate it if I don't have Sprint SIM? Is there any possibility to activate it and use on another carrier? Thanks!

iPhone XS Max

Posted on Dec 1, 2019 5:25 AM

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2 replies

KiltedTim

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Dec 1, 2019 5:26 AM in response to Alexisso

No. Not unless you can get Sprint to unlock it.

Contact Sprint.

Dec 1, 2019 5:27 AM in response to Alexisso

Only Sprint can remove their lock. Call them.

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