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How can I unlock my carrier ? I got this phone from a friend .

this iPhone im using was my friends old one so she gave it to me . Is there any way I can delete her coverage and unlock the carrier so I can use a different carrier?

iPhone XR, iOS 16

Posted on Aug 10, 2023 9:02 AM

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To be able to use any SIM across the globe you must have "No SIM Restriction" against Network Provider Lock. Please refer to the pic below.




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


Device Unlocking Policies | Verizon Privacy Policy


Unlock a Phone or Device - AT&T Device Unlock Portal


Unlocking your Sprint device - T-Mobile


FAQs about unlocking your Sprint device


Unlock Your Phone for Spectrum Mobile



Posted on Aug 10, 2023 9:04 AM

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Aug 10, 2023 9:04 AM in response to hannahm2023

To be able to use any SIM across the globe you must have "No SIM Restriction" against Network Provider Lock. Please refer to the pic below.




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


Device Unlocking Policies | Verizon Privacy Policy


Unlock a Phone or Device - AT&T Device Unlock Portal


Unlocking your Sprint device - T-Mobile


FAQs about unlocking your Sprint device


Unlock Your Phone for Spectrum Mobile



Aug 10, 2023 9:09 AM in response to hannahm2023

Nope. Your friend is the only one who can do that. Phones locked to a carrier are usually ones that were part of a promotion or contract deal. Your fiend will have to call the carrier and request the unlock. And if she gave it to you without preparing it for sale or donation you will not be able to use your own Apple ID or personal data either.

How can I unlock my carrier ? I got this phone from a friend .

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