How do I unlock a consumer cellular phone

How do I unlock a consumer cellular phone? I bought this phone from individual and they thought was unlocked now they tell me to call Apple?!?

iPhone XR, iOS 15

Posted on Jul 7, 2022 1:23 AM

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ProustGiulio

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Posted on Jul 7, 2022 1:29 AM

You need to contact the carrier whom that device is locked to and ask for unlock, if you're eligible.

See also this support article:--> How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier - Apple Support

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Giulio

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ProustGiulio

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Jul 7, 2022 1:29 AM in response to 123helpmepls

You need to contact the carrier whom that device is locked to and ask for unlock, if you're eligible.

See also this support article:--> How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier - Apple Support

Regards

Giulio

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