FACTORY UNLOCK REQUEST FROM APPLE
CAN APPLE HELP TO UNLOCK IPHONE 4 ? I AM OUTSIDE STATES BUY A PHONE FROM MY FRIEND.
NO THEY CAN'T, EVEN IF YOU SHOUT LIKE YOU ARE CURRENTLY DOING.
All unlocking requests must be initiated with the carrier. Not all carriers will unlock phones.
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Cannot get phone unlocked after successful unlock request from Apple
I continually get "The SIM card inserted in this iPhone does not appear to be supported" after successfully restoring an unlocked iphone4 (even after a restore from recovery mode) Is there any advice out there please?
You use the O2 card to do the unlock.
You only change the SIM card after you get to the Congads..........message.
This is the Process in full.
The process is contact your network supplier .
Ask IF they offer unlocking.
IF yes request the unlock and pay any fees requested.
Your network supplier then contacts Apple to request the White listing (Unlocking) of your phone on the iTunes servers.
Apple do this -It takes anything from 3 days to several weeks to complete.
On completion Apple confirms this back to your Network supplier (NOT YOU)
Your network supplier contacts you via email or SMS inviting you to connect your iPhone with your computer via the supplied USB cable and launch iTunes and follow on screen prompts through to the "Congratulations your iPhone is now unlocked" screen.
All these steps need to be carried out with the ORIGINAL SIM and by REGISTERED account holder used when setting up the phone.
Once the Congats...... screen has been reached you can swap out the REGISTERED SIM and replace with a compatable SIM on another network.
CAVEATS
Only the original SIM and Account holder can initiate an unlock- If you bought the phone used/second hand you CAN NOT UNLOCK through official routes
Once unlocked use of a Mobile Virtual Network SIM may result in difficulties sending SMS messages.
You may have to go into Setting /Network/Cellular/Cellular Data Network and enter the correct settings manually.
Further caveat Cellular Data Network menu is SIM card dependant if its not supported you CAN NOT change the settings manually then you may need to contact the SIM card company - They can send a setup SMS if they support this process.
Sorry for the lecture.
PRESEE -
ONLY REGISTERED ACCOUNT HOLDER AND SIM CARD CAN BE USED TO UNLOCK THROUGH OFFICAL ROUTES
ANYONE SELLING THEIR IPHONE SHOULD UNLOCK THE DEVICE BEFORE SELLING ON -
Hi,
I recently got myself an apple iphone 5s (factory unlocked) phone from the US. However on using the same in India with Vodafone, i am facing a problem where the connectivity keeps switching to EDGE most of the time. I have a 3G plan but most of the time it switches automatically to EDGE. Thats when i have to either switch Airplane mode - On/Off and then it acts normal. Any permanant solutions to fix this problem?Return the iPhone personally or via friend/relative/co-worker who is in
the US. The warranty is valid only in the country of original purchase - the USA
in this case. Apple will not accept international shipments for evaluation nor
will Apple ship out of the country after repair/replacement.
How did the iPhone from the US get to you in India? Reverse that process to
get it back to the US so someone can take it into Apple. -
Can I buy factory unlock iphone4 at Apple canada retail shop?
1. Can I buy factory unlock iphone4 at Apple Canada retail shop? I wanna use it for Fido...
2. Do I have to buy micor sim? or it's free?
3. And does it work oversea? any countries..
Message was edited by: 6winwanOh those Canadians, you just have to take what they say with a grain of salt.
The warranty on the iPhone, contract or not, is not world wide. If something happens to your iPhone I seriously doubt wherever you are in Europe that they stock Canadian unlocked iPhones. Worse, if you take it to an Apple Store in a country where the iPhone is locked then they can only replace it with a locked iPhone from their supply of replacement phones. If it is with a different cell provider than you use well, that's just too bad.
You would either need to return to Canada for service or send it to someone there who can take it in for you. -
How do you set up a unlocked iphone from apple with a tmobile sim card, please help
i got an iphone 4 as a gift from my grandma and its an unlocked one from apple the store.
they told her my tmobile sim card would work in it but id have to get it cut. so i went and got
it cut and put it in. but the iphone 4 still says no sim. im so confused. please help!How was the iPhone unlocked? First go to tmobile and get
a new proper size SIM card to see if that is the problem. -
I bought the company unlocked phone from apple store Canada. It was originally loaded with software 4.2 and was working fine here in SaudiArabia. Yesterday I updated with IOS 5.0.1. Now it is showing that sim is not valid. The same sim works fine in other phones.
Here's and update on my problems and here are are some screen shots of the types of problems I've been having since the v5.0.1 update. Keep in mind these are native apps and I have tried the rebuild phone crap many times, nothing helps.
This is screen shot of a what happened when I tried to use my camera one day, both the front and back cameras were all black. I had to power cycle the phone to get rid of this problem. The cameras appeared to be working correctly, I could focus and zoom but it was all black.
Here is an image of what happened when I searched for something in a map. This is after I picked the choice I wanted, the keyboard disappeared but the list didn't. I had to force close the app and restart it for this problem to go away. Who knew five bars on ATT was possible.
And finally this is the messaging app, although you would not know it. I had to return to home screen (after a long pause for it to process the button push) and return to the messaging app. This happens all the time with the messaging app and the notifications sounds drive me crazy. If i'm using the phone, say browsing the web and I get an incoming message its almost 100% of the time the messaging app will screw up. The sound will play at the wrong time or not at all, message will show up in notifications and diasapear in message app or Ill have a problem like this: -
I want to buy an unlocked 4s from apple and use it permanently on a foreign CDMA cell service (IUSA Cell in Mexico). I am getting conflicting information on whether this is possible. Apple website says the phones are unlocked for GSM use only.
I called apple when i bought an Ipad to help decide on a GSM vs CDMA version and was told that if I went to Mexico with a CDMA version of the Ipad (2) that i would call the carrier give them some numbers and they would activate it. When i returned I was to call Verizon and reactivate it in the US. I ultimately got the GSM version so i never tested the theory.
I am now thinking of getting the 4S to use in Mexico permanently but want to use it on a CDMA carrier because it is half the cost per month. But will this work? Thoughts?There is no such thing as an unlocked CDMA iPhone. All CDMA iPhones are carrier locked and the carriers do not allow unlocking. All legitimatly unlocked iPhones are GSM only The CDMA side is completely disabled in them.
You can only use a CDMA iPhone if the carrier you want to use offers one. -
Can i directly buy an unlocked iphone from apple retail store?
can i directly buy an unlocked iphone from apple retail store?
Possibly; it depends on where you are and what model of iPhone you're interested in. Call or visit your local Apple Store and ask.
Regards. -
Send the unlock request to Apple on the owner's behalf.
how to send the unlock request to Apple on the owner's behalf.
You can't send an unlock request to Apple yourself. It can only be done through the network to which the phone is locked.
Only the network can authorise the unlock. -
Buying a factory unlocked iphone from US(Apple Store) to use in india.
Hi one of my friend is bringing me an iphone 5s to India.. yayy
it would be factory unlocked and will be purchased from apple store.
my primary concerns are do i need to activate iphone via itunes(or is it ready to use).
And do i need to have a backup file of an iphone(for first time activation) . Because this is my first iphone and i do not have an iphone backup file.
But i do have an ipad. Will the ipad backup work to restore(for activation)
Or is it that iphone is ready to use out of the box?Hi Kushalroxx
You can use the device normally in India just bear in mind that if the device need a repair for any reason the phone can only be set up to repair in a US Apple Retail Store or Authorised Reseller.
You can still contact Indian Apple Care line at (91) 1800 4250 744 for phone support, but setting up to repair require the phone to be serviced in the country of purchase.
World Wide Apple Phone Numbers - Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support
Best Regards
Phill -
Bought my iPhone 4 from Dubai even though it's a factory unlocked phone I don't have a FaceTime button in setting so I'm wondering is there anyway I can get the FaceTime with out jail breaking my device it's working on iOS 4.3.5 , I read so much about getting it after u jailbreak Ur phone u get FaceTime but can I get it with out jail breaking my device as I'm using it in india please reply guys
iPhones purchased in the UAE do not have FaceTime installed and FaceTime will not appear regardless of where the phone is taken.
Jailbreaking will void your warranty with Apple, may permanently render your phone unusuable, and will eliminate the possibility of getting help from Apple or its forums including this one.
If you want FaceTime on an iPhone, sell that phone and purchase one from one of the authorized iPhone dealers in India. -
Can we purchase an unlocked iPhone from Apple?
HELLO, I JUST READ THE BELOW ARTICLE IN ONE OF THE iPhone Magazines, and I understand that Apple is selling Un-Locked iPhones. Therefore, does that mean we can purchase it directly from the online Apple store and/or in the stores that we enjoy visit ting and learn all the great info in their WORKSHOPS and One On One appointments.
I appreciate if anyone reading this, has actually witnessed or actually purchase an Un-locked iPhone online or in the Apple stores. If so, please tell me how and where you accomplished your new purchase.
Respects,
Tony Magnifico
MacRumors and 9to5 Mac have both confirmed that Apple will start selling unlocked versions of the iPhone 4 starting on Wednesday, June 15th. Although these rumors surfaced over the weekend, most tech blogs were skeptical since Apple has always frowned upon unlocking (AKA "jail-breaking") their devices to be used with any carrier. The unlocked versions only apply to the GSM versions (the ones compatible with AT&T). Verizon versions of the iPhone (CDMA versions) will still be incompatible with other carriers. This move is poised to benefit T-Mobile, who uses GSM phones, as new users can now sign up with them without having to jail-break the iPhone. If the T-Mobile-AT&T merger goes through, however, it'll end up making little difference to the end-user.
Unlocked versions of the iPhone 4 (in both black and white color) will retail for $649 for the 16GB, and $749 for the 32GB version.
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Correct, got one last week
Submitted by AnonymousGD on 6/22/11 9:25am
My national carrier sticks a knife on our backs with fees. I payed a bit more for the unlocked phone, but i do travel, so now i can insert a local chip when im abroad.
Does work wonderfully. thanks Apple
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Apple Starts Selling Unlocked iPhone 4s
Submitted by Uncle Tone on 6/22/11 2:45pm
News if you believe all readers are in the U.S. Sim free and contract free iPhone 4s have been available from Apple without any frowning in many other countries for a year or so. Congratulations to the U.S. for catching up!Apple IS selling unlocked iPhones 4 via the online store. NOW. I don't know if all or any of the retail stores sell them yet.
Note that the online store will ship only to a US address and US credit card. Also, the warranty is valid only in the US. If you live elsewhere, you'll have to ship it to a US resident to take it for warranty issues - can't direct ship from out of the US.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC603LL/A?mco=MjI4NTM2NTM
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Is today's request from Apple to verify my account genuine?
Is today' s email from apple requesting account verification genuine?
Hey all - Looks like this scam is still alive and out there as of today 31 Mar 15. These guys made it look darn pretty legit - right down to the Apple copyright at the bottom. The first pic (blue line) is how it appears in your inbox. The second screen grab is what it looks like when you open the email.
1) How it appears in your Inbox: Looks like it is coming from Apple and the subject is: Verification System: Please Update Your Details.
2) Here is what it looks like when you open the email. It looks like it could be an Apple ad. Please don't fall for it - NEVER click on a link in an email that asks you to log into ANY account to confirm or verify your information. NO legitimate company will ask their users to do this. Definitely a phishing attempt. DELETE this email. If you want to make sure your Apple ID is is good to go, open your own browser session and go to the Apple website and login to verify your account. -
Will factory unlocked phone bought from US work in India without any voltage converters?
Yes but you will not get 4G/LTE in India and the warranty is no good in India.
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will an iphone 4 be open to all networks if purchased from the applestore (uk) or will i have to get a code from apple or my current provider !
If the Apple Store sells unlocked iphone then it will be unlocked.
If they don't, then it won't.
Ask them if they sell unlocked iphones. If they do, then buy one.
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