Since it's impossible to buy an unlocked iphone 6 in Japan, is it possible to unlock it AFTER purchase so it can be used in the US or other countries?
No, since none of the carriers in Japan offer to officially unlock the iPhone, it can't be done, sorry.
But doesn't Apple provide instructions on how to unlock an iphone?
Unlocking is done by the provider, if this is an option, they will pass on the info to Apple and Apple will unlock the phone via iTunes. But without the info from the carrier, Apple can't do anything to unlock the device. Also check this article about it:
OK, I understand. I had hoped to finally be able to use the same phone both in Japan and in the US where I keep an acct. open w/ AT&T...but it sounds like this won't be an option.
Thanks for your help.
You're welcome 🙂
How about a workaround?
I have a second VOIP line attached to my UK phone, it has a US phone number. Any calls to that number ring on my phone so I still receive calls from the US wherever I am, and they are local US calls (to US callers). I would suggest that you use a Japanese phone and a US 2nd number.
I use a service provider called TalkAtOne, (US based) and I am sure that others exist. Their rates are very low and the lines while a bit variable are average to good mostly.
It also runs nicely on an iPad, which I have discovered can become a handy desk speakerphone in a pinch.
Google also offer a free service (Google Voice) but it was absurdly complex to use.
Since it's impossible to buy an unlocked iphone 6 in Japan, is it possible to unlock it AFTEr purchase so it can be used in the US or other countries?
