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How do I use SIM Card on carrier locked iPhone 13?

I bought a iPhone 13 a while back and I haven’t been able to use a SIM card in it, it says locked to a carrier



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iPhone 13, iOS 18

Posted on Jan 24, 2025 3:54 PM

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Posted on Jan 24, 2025 3:56 PM

Only the carrier to whom it is locked can release the lock – if they choose to do so. Unfortunately, if you are not a current customer of that carrier, they might not be inclined to do so.


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