Can I use someone else's old iPhone?

I broke my iPhone 4 and my AppleCare has run out. Someone I know has an old iPhone 4 they're not using; can I use their old iPhone?

If their old iPhone is locked to a carrier that is not yours then you need to contact that carrier and ask them to unlock it as this will then allow you to use the sim card of your carrier. Best thing would be to ask your friend to contact the carrier as they would most likely have them as the account holder.

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