I bought an iPhone 12 from Amazon and it is SIM locked. How do I unlock it?
You will need to contact the carrier it is locked to and ask them to unlock it. Most of them require a minimum service agreement before they will unlock it, it might be best to return it and get an onlocked phone from Apple
How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier - Apple Support
Did you knowingly purchase a carrier locked iPhone? If YES, then you will have to contact the carrier that the iPhone is locked to and ask about the requirements to get it unlocked by that carrier.
If you were sent a carrier locked iPhone while expecting an unlocked iPhone, then can you send it back to Amazon and get your money back?
Axel F.
Thanks for your reply. No I had purchased an unlocked phone from Amazon and was sent a locked one instead. Was looking here if there is any option before I start the return process.
The only option is to contact the carrier it is locked to and see if they will unlock it.
You are welcome.
My recommendation is return the iPhone and get your refund. This is better than dealing with a carrier and go through the unlocking process.
Axel F.
Unlock carrier lock
