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My phone has a country lock, can I pay to unlock it?
iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 16
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My phone has a country lock, can I pay to unlock it?
iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 16
You must contact the carrier of that country.
See this Apple article: How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier
How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier - Apple Support
Normally (in the EU) after 2 years the consumer has the right to ask that the carrier unlock the iPhone.
Return it and get your money back and buy a phone from a legitimate, authorized retailer.
Can you find the carrier for me?
How do I make such a request?
Ask the iPhone's previous owner who is the carrier.
It can't be done...he doesn't know
If the person you bought it from doesn't know the carrier, then most likely it was not his, and he sold you a stolen phone.
Get Your money back.
I don't know exactly...I paid for it
You most likely bought a stolen phone, ask the seller to give you your money back.
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