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Q: Can I use unlocked Bell Canada Iphone 4s in U.S.A?

I have this unlocked Bell Canada Iphone 4S. I tried to ask Verizon and AT&T and was told by both that it will not work in their system. Can anyone advise which carrier in U.S. can I use for this phone?

thanks.

iPhone 4S, iOS 7.1.2

Posted on Aug 18, 2014 4:05 PM

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Q: Can I use unlocked Bell Canada Iphone 4s in U.S.A?

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  • by jaymac45,

    jaymac45 jaymac45 Mar 31, 2015 2:30 PM in response to stedman1
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    Mar 31, 2015 2:30 PM in response to stedman1

    Sorry for chiming in so late.  When I read Apple instruction I noted in the instructions under "Start the Process" is says if your carrier confirms the unlock request has been processed, you can go ahead and insert the new SIM and setup.  Further down it says if you don't have the other SIM do a backup, erase and restore.  I'm a bit confused as to whether it is necessary to do the backup, erase and restore.

     

    If I do backup. erase and restore via Itunes will I get back my texts that are already on the phone, will I get back my emails that are already on the phone?

     

    Thanks.

  • by deggie,

    deggie deggie Mar 31, 2015 2:33 PM in response to jaymac45
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    Mar 31, 2015 2:33 PM in response to jaymac45

    You do need to backup your iPhone. If you back it up to your computer archive the backup.

     

    After you receive your notice that your unlock is approved it will normally say wait 24 hours. After that time restore your iPhone as a NEW phone and you should get a message, "Congratulations, your iPhone has been unlocked." After that restore your iPhone from your backup and you will get everything back.

  • by jaymac45,

    jaymac45 jaymac45 Mar 31, 2015 3:12 PM in response to deggie
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    Mar 31, 2015 3:12 PM in response to deggie

    Thanks Deggie.  So there is an Itunes choice to "Restore as  New Phone?"

  • by deggie,

    deggie deggie Mar 31, 2015 3:17 PM in response to jaymac45
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    Mar 31, 2015 3:17 PM in response to jaymac45

    Yes.

  • by jaymac45,

    jaymac45 jaymac45 Mar 31, 2015 3:42 PM in response to deggie
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    Mar 31, 2015 3:42 PM in response to deggie

    Thanks again.  This is where I get confused.

    Instructions from Apple follow, my comments in CAPS:

    Start the process:

    1. See if your carrier offers unlocking. Only your carrier can unlock your iPhone.  YES
    2. Contact your carrier and request an unlock. You might need to meet requirements to qualify for unlocking. After you submit the request to your carrier, it might take a few days to complete. Contact your carrier for the status of your unlock request. DONE AND RQST APPROVED
    3. After your carrier confirms that your iPhone unlock has been processed, go to the next section.

    If you have a SIM card from a carrier other than your current carrier, follow these steps: DON'T HAVE ONE YET

    1. Remove your SIM card and insert the new SIM card.
    2. Complete the setup process.

    If you don't have another SIM card you can use, follow these steps to complete the process:

    1. Back up your iPhone. WANT TO START THIS NOW.
    2. When you have a backup, erase your iPhone. UNDERSTOOD THAT THIS USES THE RESET SETTING
    3. Restore your iPhone from the backup you just made. NO MENTION OF YOUR ADVICE TO RESTORE AS NEW, OR IS ITEM 2 THE SAME RESULT

     

    Thanks again and hopefully I won't bug you again.

  • by deggie,

    deggie deggie Mar 31, 2015 3:45 PM in response to jaymac45
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    Mar 31, 2015 3:45 PM in response to jaymac45

    You do have to restore it as a new iPhone if you are going to get the unlock message. If you are using your computer it is not necessary to erase it first.

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