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5c wont accept new network sim card

Got a used 5C from a friend.


Was on EE, EE say that the phone has been unlocked.


Tried to put new SIM Card in (Vodafone) and 5C won't accept it saying that phone is locked??


EE are adament that they have unlocked phone


Have restored 5C to factory settings


This image below keeps being displayed each time I insert new Vodafone SIM card


User uploaded file

iPhone 5c

Posted on Apr 18, 2015 8:19 AM

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Apr 21, 2015 7:44 AM in response to JC Broadwood

Howdy JC Broadwood,


When an iPhone is unlocked by a carrier there are steps that the user must take to complete the unlock process after the carrier has processed the request. This article explains the process and offers troubleshooting steps if you have issues -


How to unlock your iPhone for use with another carrier - Apple Support


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Brett L

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