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Is my phone unlocked? How do I unlock my phone?
Summary
See if your phone is unlocked by checking in settings.
For iPhone: Settings > General > About > Scroll to Carrier Lock (If it says No SIM restrictions, the iPhone is unlocked)
For Android: Settings > Connections or Network & Internet > Mobile Network > Advanced/Network Operators > Toggle off “Select Automatically” and see if phone shows other Networks (unlocked)
If your phone is locked, in order to unlock your phone, you must make sure your device is paid off and that you have requested your device to be unlocked from your current carrier. Every carrier has a different process to unlock your phone.
In order to use REALLY, your device must be unlocked.
Details
How do I know if my phone is carrier unlocked?
If you’re on a prepaid or pay-as-you-go phone plan, you most likely have an unlocked phone. If you’re not, here’s how to check depending on your phone model:
iPhone:
Open the Settings app
Tap the General section
Select About
Scroll down until you see Carrier lock
If you see "No SIM restrictions," your phone is unlocked. If you see something else in that section, your phone is carrier locked
Android:
Open the Settings app
Go to the Network & Internet, Connections, or a similarly labeled section
Select the Mobile network, Cellular network, or a similarly labeled section
Tap Advanced, Network operators, or a similarly labeled section
Toggle off the Select automatically, Choose network, or a similarly labeled section
If you see a list of carriers pop up when your phone searches for networks, your phone is unlocked. If you only see the name of your current carrier, your phone is carrier locked
How do I unlock my phone?
Unlocking a phone isn’t difficult, you just need to contact your current carrier. You can usually do this via their website, calling customer service, or even visiting a physical store.
A rule of thumb for unlocked phones is:
The phone has been active for at least 60-90 days
The phone is fully paid off
Your account is in good standing
How do I unlock my phone on Verizon?
Phones purchased through Verizon are unlocked 60 days after the total payment for the phone is completed.
If you buy a phone from them outright, it will be unlocked 60 days later
If you’re on a phone payment plan, it will be unlocked 60 days after your final payment
If you buy your phone from an authorized Verizon retailer, it will be unlocked 60 days after activation
Want to confirm your 60 days are up?
Dial *611 from your Verizon device or call customer service at (800) 922-0204 to double-check.
How do I unlock my phone on AT&T?
Here’s how to unlock your phone on AT&T:
Go to AT&T’s unlock page and click submit an unlock request.
Make sure you meet the eligibility requirements.
This includes paying off your installment plan early (if you have one) and waiting 48 hours after your final payment to make the request.
Once you meet all the requirements, submit the form.
After that, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the unlock request number. Click on it within 24 hours to confirm your request.
You may have to request again if you miss the 24-hour window.
After two business days, AT&T will let you know that your phone has been unlocked.
How do I unlock my phone on T-Mobile?
T-Mobile.com account
Log into your T-Mobile Account and choose the Accounts page.Select the line you wish to unlock, then choose Check device unlock status.Under the device image, check if your device is eligible to be unlocked. Review Device Unlock Policy for a list of eligibility requirements.
https://www.t-mobile.com/support/devices/unlock-your-mobile-wireless-device
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