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When I unboxed this iPhone 15, it is not in working condition

hello got this iphone 15 from karachi pakistan and when i unboxed and activated phone then j found already activated US esim no in phone and that no in working condition with incoming and outgoing calls my no not activating. so any solution?


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iPhone 15, iOS 18

Posted on Apr 11, 2025 11:34 AM

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Posted on Apr 11, 2025 11:50 AM

It appears you purchased a phone which is carrier locked. Only the carrier the phone is locked to can unlock it. We can't help with this. Apple can't help you with this. You should return the phone for refund.


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When I unboxed this iPhone 15, it is not in working condition

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