Phone saying SIM card can not be set up . Need to have phone unlocked . Both phones are with same carrier . What can I do ???

I am changing phone both with same carrier. But when I try to set up 2 nd phone with 1st phones SIM card . It say I need to have cell phone unlocked . And ideas?

iPhone 8 Plus

Posted on Oct 21, 2023 9:26 PM

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Posted on Oct 21, 2023 9:33 PM

Moemoe-08 Said:

"Phone saying SIM card can not be set up . Need to have phone unlocked . Both phones are with same carrier . What can I do ???: I am changing phone both with same carrier. But when I try to set up 2 nd phone with 1st phones SIM card . It say I need to have cell phone unlocked . And ideas?"

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Getting Around a Carrier Locked Cell:

Seems you need to remove a Carrier lock. So, take this to your carrier, and have them unlock this.


Go here: How to Unlock your iPhone for Use with a Different Carrier - Apple Support


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Oct 21, 2023 9:33 PM in response to Moemoe-08

Moemoe-08 Said:

"Phone saying SIM card can not be set up . Need to have phone unlocked . Both phones are with same carrier . What can I do ???: I am changing phone both with same carrier. But when I try to set up 2 nd phone with 1st phones SIM card . It say I need to have cell phone unlocked . And ideas?"

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Getting Around a Carrier Locked Cell:

Seems you need to remove a Carrier lock. So, take this to your carrier, and have them unlock this.


Go here: How to Unlock your iPhone for Use with a Different Carrier - Apple Support


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