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My phone has a sim lock on it I’m unable to activate it


iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 15

Posted on Aug 29, 2023 9:05 AM

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Posted on Aug 29, 2023 9:06 AM

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


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Aug 29, 2023 9:06 AM in response to Lovearetha

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


My phone has a sim lock on it I’m unable to activate it

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