Can I factory reset a carrier locked iPhone?

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Can I factory reset a carrier locked iPhone?

So I bought this phone 2nd hand and it's locked to a carrier (bell) and I want to factory reset it so I can feel safer becuz the guy gave it to me and said it was reset but I didn't feel safe, if I factory reset will I be able to set it up properly with no SIM card? I'm using it as a iPod I need an answer ASAP

Posted on Jul 20, 2017 8:02 PM

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Answer 1

Jul 20, 2017 8:21 PM in response to Romannnnnn

Until Bell unlocks it, it must have a SIM card from Bell in order to activate.

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Answer 2

Jul 20, 2017 8:03 PM in response to Romannnnnn

No. A SIM card is required during activation.

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Jul 20, 2017 8:12 PM in response to stevejobsfan0123

Does it have to be from the carrier that it's locked to?

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Romannnnnn Author

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Jul 20, 2017 8:19 PM in response to Romannnnnn

Or does it have to be from bell

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Jul 20, 2017 8:28 PM in response to Allan Eckert

So can I just call Bell? And tell them to unlock it? I'm a noob....

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Answer 6

Jul 20, 2017 8:36 PM in response to Romannnnnn

No. The phone has to physically have a SIM card in it or it won't activate. You can, however, just get a used Bell SIM; you don't have to sign up for service with them.

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Answer 7

Jul 20, 2017 8:36 PM in response to Romannnnnn

I suggest you ask them what their conditions are to get it unlocked. If you qualify then you can ask them to unlock it.

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