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My phone was sim locked by the previous owner. I didn't realize that and Factory Reset the phone. Now, it doesn't support with any sim card. Do you have any solutions? Thanks

My phone was sim locked by the previous owner. I didn't realize that and Factory Reset the phone. Now, it doesn't support with any sim card. Do you have any solutions? Thanks

Posted on May 27, 2021 12:02 AM

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Posted on May 27, 2021 2:52 AM

Carrier Lock:- Request your iPhone’s original Carrier to unlock your iPhone, and you may know the process here --> How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier ...




If you are the owner or the owner has shared all information with you then to open Activation Lock:- If it is Activation locked, read here --> Turn off Activation Lock - Apple Support Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Learn how to remove a device from a previous owner's account.


If you are not the owner and do not have the Apple ID and Password then there is no way that you can get into this iPhone unless the original owner shares the Apple ID and password with you. If you are lucky you can get into this iPhone if they (owner) accidentally remove the device from their Apple ID.

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May 27, 2021 2:52 AM in response to Suting99

Carrier Lock:- Request your iPhone’s original Carrier to unlock your iPhone, and you may know the process here --> How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier ...




If you are the owner or the owner has shared all information with you then to open Activation Lock:- If it is Activation locked, read here --> Turn off Activation Lock - Apple Support Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Learn how to remove a device from a previous owner's account.


If you are not the owner and do not have the Apple ID and Password then there is no way that you can get into this iPhone unless the original owner shares the Apple ID and password with you. If you are lucky you can get into this iPhone if they (owner) accidentally remove the device from their Apple ID.

My phone was sim locked by the previous owner. I didn't realize that and Factory Reset the phone. Now, it doesn't support with any sim card. Do you have any solutions? Thanks

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