Switching carriers taking iPhone and number

Switching carriers from Att to another carrier taking number and phone. How do they unlock your phone and will all my text, photos , contacts etc be saved

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 15

Posted on Sep 13, 2022 3:48 PM

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Posted on Sep 13, 2022 4:07 PM

You will need to ask AT&T to unlock your phone before it can be used with a different carrier.

How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier - Apple Support


Your data should be fine with the exception of any SMS texts. SMS is a carrier function and you may loose those.


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