iPhone won't accept any SIM cards

My phone not supported any sim I put I want to ask why


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iPhone 12 Pro Max

Posted on Nov 14, 2022 07:16 AM

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Nov 14, 2022 07:42 AM in response to amna66

Only the carrier it is locked to, can unlock it. Nobody here can unlock it for you.


If you don't know who the carrier it is locked to is, check in Settings->General->About->Network


As to why it may be locked, carriers or network providers will lock devices to themselves if they are bought under a 2 year plan or otherwise subsidized by them. If you bought this iPhone used, it would need to have been unlocked by the previous owner.


If you bought this iPhone brand new from Apple, then it should not be locked. What exactly happens when you insert a SIM card? Do you get an error?

Nov 14, 2022 09:25 AM in response to amna66

Apple can not help you. Only the carrier the phone is locked to can remove the carrier lock. If it’s locked to T-Mobile, you’ll have to ask them to unlock it.


T-Mobile has a reputation when it comes to unlocking… If you are not a current customer in good standing, and the phone is not currently active on their network, it’s unlikely they will agree to unlock it.


I’m sure you can find a phone number for t-mobile on the interwebtubes if you look hard enough…

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