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Q: I am wondering if I can upgrade my carrier unlocked iphone 4S iOS 7 to iOS 8? or will it be locked again after the upgrade?

I am wondering if I can upgrade my carrier unlocked iphone 4S iOS 7 to iOS 8? or will it be locked again after the upgrade?

iPhone 4S, iOS 7.0.2

Posted on Jul 31, 2016 9:36 PM

by Niel,Solvedanswer
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1. No. An iPhone 4S can only be updated directly to 9.3.3.

2. Updating the iOS on an iPhone which was originally sold as unlocked or has been unlocked by the carrier won't relock it.

 

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Q: I am wondering if I can upgrade my carrier unlocked iphone 4S iOS 7 to iOS 8? or will it be locked again after the upgrade?

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