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My phone has a country lock, can I pay to unlock it?


iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 16

Posted on Jan 5, 2023 10:04 AM

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Jan 5, 2023 10:18 AM in response to tharindu69

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

  • Apple can't unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier. Only your carrier can unlock your iPhone.


Normally (in the EU) after 2 years the consumer has the right to ask that the carrier unlock the iPhone.

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