Q: Unlocked iPhone

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bonniefromlakeland

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Q: Unlocked iPhone

I Unlocked my iPhone using AT&T's instructions using iTunes. The Phone now just say's Hello. Does that mean all my Data has been erased? Do I have to unregister my Phone with Apple?

iPhone 4S, iOS 7.1.2

Posted on Oct 11, 2014 9:18 AM

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Csound1

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bonniefromlakeland wrote:

So are you saying just by unlocking it, all data was erased?

Yes, it's a new phone now. Restore your backup.

Posted on Oct 11, 2014 9:27 AM

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by wegras,

wegras Oct 11, 2014 9:19 AM in response to bonniefromlakeland
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Oct 11, 2014 9:19 AM in response to bonniefromlakeland

iPhone: About unlocking
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bonniefromlakeland Oct 11, 2014 9:22 AM in response to wegras
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Oct 11, 2014 9:22 AM in response to wegras

So are you saying just by unlocking it, all data was erased?
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Ralph9430 Oct 11, 2014 9:26 AM in response to bonniefromlakeland
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Oct 11, 2014 9:26 AM in response to bonniefromlakeland

TThe Hello screen appears on phones that have not been set up or those where all previous info has been erased. Now that the phone is unlocked you can set it up and restore it from your backup. Hopefully you made a backup on iTunes before unlocking the Phone.
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by bonniefromlakeland,

bonniefromlakeland Oct 11, 2014 9:31 AM in response to Ralph9430
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Oct 11, 2014 9:31 AM in response to Ralph9430

Thank you Someone in my family just died and I wanted to be sure data was erased, as I never did the actual erase data, just did the iTunes thing. So I guess now it's safe to sell.
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wegras Oct 11, 2014 9:34 AM in response to bonniefromlakeland
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Oct 11, 2014 9:34 AM in response to bonniefromlakeland

check against this
What to do before selling or giving away your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

In particular iCloud activation lock
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by bonniefromlakeland,

bonniefromlakeland Oct 11, 2014 9:33 AM in response to Csound1
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Oct 11, 2014 9:33 AM in response to Csound1

I am going to sell it, like I mentioned a family member just died and I was just making sure our data was gone. Thank you for your help.
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Csound1 Oct 11, 2014 9:34 AM in response to bonniefromlakeland
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Oct 11, 2014 9:34 AM in response to bonniefromlakeland

Then don't restore the backup
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by bonniefromlakeland,

bonniefromlakeland Oct 11, 2014 9:35 AM in response to wegras
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Oct 11, 2014 9:35 AM in response to wegras

Peter
I read all that a week ago. But I did not do an erase.... Just the unlock with AT&T. Just looking for an answer about my Data.
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wegras Oct 11, 2014 9:36 AM in response to bonniefromlakeland
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Oct 11, 2014 9:36 AM in response to bonniefromlakeland

BUT is it registered under find my iphone as in activation lock if so you will be selling a useless device unless removed !!!
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by bonniefromlakeland,

bonniefromlakeland Oct 11, 2014 9:38 AM in response to wegras
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Oct 11, 2014 9:38 AM in response to wegras

I don't have a clue
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by wegras,

wegras Oct 11, 2014 9:41 AM in response to bonniefromlakeland
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Oct 11, 2014 9:41 AM in response to bonniefromlakeland

If it is still locked by activation lock you will be selling a useless device
Find My iPhone Activation Lock
Up to you
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by bonniefromlakeland,

bonniefromlakeland Oct 11, 2014 9:41 AM in response to wegras
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Oct 11, 2014 9:41 AM in response to wegras

Activation lock was never mentioned in any of the instructions.
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by bonniefromlakeland,

bonniefromlakeland Oct 11, 2014 9:42 AM in response to wegras
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Oct 11, 2014 9:42 AM in response to wegras

Why would it be useless? Life is hard enough these days, I'm getting the feeling you are making it harder and without any real answers!!!!
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Accepted Answer · Oct 11, 2014 9:27 AM

Csound1

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Oct 11, 2014 9:27 AM in response to bonniefromlakeland

bonniefromlakeland wrote:

So are you saying just by unlocking it, all data was erased?

Yes, it's a new phone now. Restore your backup.

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