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I bought a second hand iphone and found it to be sim locked :( what should I do ?

I bought a second hand iphone and found it to be sim locked :( what should I do ?

iPhone 13 Pro Max

Posted on Jan 24, 2022 11:53 PM

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Posted on Jan 24, 2022 11:55 PM

SIM Locked or Carrier Locked.


If SIM is Locked then change the SIM, get a new one.

Carrier Lock:- Request your iPhone’s original Carrier to unlock your iPhone and if they agree and do it, then you may know the further process here --> How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier ...

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Jan 24, 2022 11:55 PM in response to Naspillow1

SIM Locked or Carrier Locked.


If SIM is Locked then change the SIM, get a new one.

Carrier Lock:- Request your iPhone’s original Carrier to unlock your iPhone and if they agree and do it, then you may know the further process here --> How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier ...

I bought a second hand iphone and found it to be sim locked :( what should I do ?

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