Unlocking phone

One of my daughters had an iPhone 5s on Vodafone network but has now upgraded, I would like to give this phone to my mum who has a tesco sim, can apple unlock if i give imei details.

Posted on Dec 17, 2019 12:20 PM

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KiltedTim

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Posted on Dec 17, 2019 12:28 PM

No. Only the carrier the phone is locked to can unlock it.

Contact Vodafone.

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Dec 17, 2019 12:28 PM in response to Jess2007-2018

No. Only the carrier the phone is locked to can unlock it.

Contact Vodafone.

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