sathish.kumar

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Q: how can my iPhone 5 can be unlocked since i just now got it 2days before from vodafone contract?

i have got a brand new iphone 5 from a contract with vodafone , just 2 days old . i would like to know how to unlock it to all networks , i.e factory unlocked mobile. i want to do this unlcoking soon like in 3days or so , not waiting for long time like 30 days or 90days , etc .please help me and thank you .

iPhone 5, iOS 6.0.1

Posted on Nov 25, 2012 12:47 PM

I have this question too

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hi,

To All i Got my battery replaced by authorised apple support centre in India totally free , since my iphone5 is eligiblefor replacement when i check my serial number . they have mentioned the clause "may limit " not 'for sure' . so it means they can do it if they think it is possible ! i called apple care they did some diagnosis test and said i have to go to service centre.

so people if your battery have problems in iPhone 5 check your serial under that battery replacement program , go to nearest show room ,service centre and give it .

Posted on Oct 17, 2014 6:19 AM

Q: how can my iPhone 5 can be unlocked since i just now got it 2days before from vodafone contract?

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by KiltedTim,

KiltedTim Nov 25, 2012 12:49 PM in response to sathish.kumar
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Nov 25, 2012 12:49 PM in response to sathish.kumar

ONLY the carrier it is locked to can unlock it. You will have to work with them. If they tell you you have to wait, then you will have to wait.
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sathish.kumar Nov 25, 2012 1:01 PM in response to KiltedTim
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Nov 25, 2012 1:01 PM in response to KiltedTim

yes i know my carrier can send request too apple for unlocking. i called customer care of the network too , one time they said it will be done in 3days and other time i called they said it's after 3months only they can reset it. so i am confused and want to know what is the exact duration for unlocking. and i cannot wait that long 3 months period , i have other carrier sim also to use . so can apple directly unlock my iphone5 if i request them so !!
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by KiltedTim,

KiltedTim Nov 25, 2012 1:03 PM in response to sathish.kumar
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Nov 25, 2012 1:03 PM in response to sathish.kumar

Ask your carrier. Apple has nothing to do with it other than processing the request received from the carrier.

Apple does not unlock phones for end users. They can not legally do so. Only the carrier can legally authorize the unlock.
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by imaybeawhile,Helpful

imaybeawhile Nov 25, 2012 1:05 PM in response to sathish.kumar
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Nov 25, 2012 1:05 PM in response to sathish.kumar

http://campaigns.vodafone.co.uk/UnlockCodeRequestForm/
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sathish.kumar Nov 25, 2012 1:59 PM in response to imaybeawhile
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Nov 25, 2012 1:59 PM in response to imaybeawhile

thank you for the help , hope my phone gets unlocked soon. i am still not sure about iphone5 unlocking process with vodafone . anyway thank you all. i will update if they unlocked it to me
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by sathish.kumar,

sathish.kumar Nov 25, 2012 1:59 PM in response to KiltedTim
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Nov 25, 2012 1:59 PM in response to KiltedTim

ok thank you
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by imaybeawhile,

imaybeawhile Nov 25, 2012 2:05 PM in response to sathish.kumar
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Nov 25, 2012 2:05 PM in response to sathish.kumar

If you are in the UK - buy it from the apple store directly and it comes unlocked ;)
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by wegras,

wegras Nov 25, 2012 2:05 PM in response to sathish.kumar
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Nov 25, 2012 2:05 PM in response to sathish.kumar

Read this for when it happens

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5014
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by sathish.kumar,

sathish.kumar Nov 25, 2012 2:29 PM in response to imaybeawhile
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Nov 25, 2012 2:29 PM in response to imaybeawhile

i got in contract with Vodafone so i didn't from apple
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sathish.kumar Nov 25, 2012 2:31 PM in response to wegras
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Nov 25, 2012 2:31 PM in response to wegras

thank you Peter , i will try this but i am not sure about the waiting limit , customer care didn't say to me properly . so i am confused and waiting for apple to contact me and also mail from vodafone unlocking request i sent . thank you all
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sathish.kumar Sep 29, 2014 2:15 PM in response to imaybeawhile
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Sep 29, 2014 2:15 PM in response to imaybeawhile

Sorry for so late reply. not been much in apple discussions . i go my phone unlocked within 3 working days of me filling up that campaign form. since i was 1year with Vodafone contract for my iPhone4S earlier, they said they will process it soon. so i am finally using it no network lock now . now got new issue with the iPhone 5 battery which is faulty i think since i checked it's serial number and it comes under that list. unfortunately i am living in India so wondering will apple help me in replacement here in Chennai, India. any suggestions plz?
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by ssschmidt,

ssschmidt Sep 29, 2014 2:19 PM in response to sathish.kumar
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Sep 29, 2014 2:19 PM in response to sathish.kumar

Apple restricts all service to the region or area the phone was purchased in. So if you bought it in the UK, you would not be able to get warranty or repair service in India. Sorry.
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by sathish.kumar,

sathish.kumar Sep 29, 2014 2:24 PM in response to ssschmidt
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Sep 29, 2014 2:24 PM in response to ssschmidt

well then apple should send me a new battery or give me a refund after i change the battery at my place in their authorised retailers !! i want to know any apple care persons work here to give me a correct response. since apple gave a defected inbuilt battery when i bought the mobile they are answerable to my question, they should replace me anywhere irrespective of where i live. why they their products worldwide ?
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by ssschmidt,

ssschmidt Sep 29, 2014 2:33 PM in response to sathish.kumar
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Sep 29, 2014 2:33 PM in response to sathish.kumar

It is in the terms of service and the warranty documentation.

This is from the manufacturers standard warranty (Not applecare)

This is from the Battery replacement program page:
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