Is the iPhone 5s T-Mobile A1533 unlocked?

Is it, I got mine, I need to kno.

Yes, and no.  First of all, the unlocked iPhone 5s has not been released yet.
T-mobile iPhones have traditionally been the exact same model as the factory unlocked, so yes, they are unlocked.  What makes them different is that T-Mobile (Just like Sprint, Verizon and AT&T) hold all control over whether to lock them. 
Will T-Mobile do so?  Probably not.  Can they?  Sure.  It's just another caveat emptor situation.

Similar Messages

  • Does the iPhone 5s T-Mobile come Unlocked? Can I use a different carrier immediately?

    HI, Does the iPhone 5s T-Mobile come Unlocked? Can I use a different carrier immediately?

    Yes,
    T-Mobile is providing Unlocked iPhone 5S that you can use with any other SIM immediately after buying it.
    Source - Unlocked iPhone 5S at T-Mobile

  • Hi, is the iphone 6  T-Mobile factory unlocked !?

    hi, is the iphone 6 T-Mobile factory unlocked !?

    As has been said, T-Mobile phones purchased directly from Apple have been historically unlocked. No reason to think the 6 will be any different.
    If you Purchase a T-Mobile Phone from a T-Mobile store instead of an Apple store, then they are not unlocked.
    The big clue is in the Price form Apple. You are not paying a subsidized price for the T-Mobile phone when bought directly from Apple. Its a full price Phone which would suggest it is unlocked.
    However, until such time as the iPhone 6 is actually released and its status confirmed there's no way to say with 100% certainty if that will be the case.
    You need to wait until its released to be sure it is unlocked. But again there's no reason to think it won't be since all previous T-Mobile models have been unlocked when purchased directly from Apple.
    Hope this is clear enough.

  • Is the iphone5c unlocked version same as the iPhone 5c T-mobile version ?

    I'm actually plannin to buy the iPhone 5s (unlocked), but since the unlocked version is not avaiable, sometold me that the iPhone 5s T-mobile is the same as the unlocked version. Moreever, apple does not indicate the Model number when you plac ethe order. I intend to use my iPhone 5S on GSM and CDMA networks in other countries.

    That model will come factory-unlocked but in fact will be locked to T-Mobile, and only they could agree to unlock it for use on another carrier. However, at some point Apple will most likely sell fully unlocked models, but not just yet. This is pretty much how they have handled this in the past.

  • Can I use the iPhone 6 t-mobile version with straight talk?

    Can I use the iPhone 6 t-mobile version with straight talk?

    All,
    I have read and understand most of the post (s) on this: Apple Support Community:
    It looks like the long way around my elbow approach: (piecing together an iPhone 6+ with a Straight Talk AT&T /T Mobile; Compatible Nano SIM Card) may yet work, just a bit gun shy on the $949.00 cost for the iPhone 6+ from Apple.
    I live in Hawaii on the island of Oahu (north shore), and have  an iPhone 4 8gb cdma iPhone which is on Verizon's network rebranded by TFW / Straight Talk for several years. It works fine but I need an iPhone with more storage.
    I have had a talk / chat with both sides Apple & Straight Talk, neither have real answers to support using the iPhone 6+ with Straight Talk as a carrier.
    On the Apple site: " http://www.apple.com/iphone/LTE/ ". It is clear that Straight Talk has certified their LTE network with iPhone 6/6+ to meet basic standards.
    I / we need all of the successful trail braisers on this community to post what works & what does not work.
    What I plan / have to purchase / buy:
    Direct from Apple:
    1. Contract-free iPhone 6 Plus 128GB Space Gray (GSM) T-Mobile. (pending research to ensure it will work). Apple confirms, without the T Mobile nano sim that this iPhone is unlocked.
    Direct from Straight Talk:
    2. AT&T /T Mobile; Compatible Nano SIM Card. (GSM; on its way)
    Would have purchased a Verizon Nano SIM Card from Straight Talk but they do not seem to have one.
    All support, advice & information is greatly appreciated.
    V/R
    Rick from Hawaii

  • Will the iPhone 6 t-mobile work in Aftica?

    Will the iPhone 6 t-mobile work in Aftica?

    If you purchase the T-Mobile version direct from Apple, it is reported to be unlocked and should work. However, it may not support all of the LTE bands there.

  • Hey, i just got the iPhone 5s and when i unlock my phone  the clock on the lock screen shows up faded for a second and goes away is this supposed to happen

    Hey, i just got the iPhone 5s and when i unlock my phone  the clock on the lock screen shows up faded for a second and goes away is this supposed to happen

    The Basic Troubleshooting Steps are:
    Restart... Reset... Restore from Backup...  Restore as New...
    Restart / Reset   >  http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430
    Restoring  >  http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
    If you try all these steps and you still have issues... Then a Visit to an Apple Store or AASP (Authorized Apple Service Provider) is the Next Step...
    Be sure to make an appointment first..

  • HT3939 Will the iPhone 5s t-mobile work in Brasil with a brazilian nano-card?

    I live in Brazil and I have a relative in the U.S.. the forecast for the iPhone 5s get here is in December. I have my own nano-card and would like to know if the iPhone 5s unlocked T-Mobile will work here in Brazil with my nano-sim. Thanks.

    Olá,
    I just brought an unlocked T-Mobile iPhone 5S down to Rio de Janeiro and tried to use it with TIM, but it doesn't work.  The U.S. iPhone Model A1533 doesn't run on Band 7 (2600MHz) required in Brasil.  I can verify that the iPhone 5S from the United Stated does not work in Brasil.  One of the United Kindom versions of the iPhone 5S (Model A1530) is listed as supporting Band 7.  Perhaps that model will work in Brasil.
    Boa sorte!

  • When the iphone 4s will be sold unlocked

    when the iphone 4s will be sold unlocked

    deggie wrote:
    No one knows, including the person who posted that date. And AT&T will not sell unlocked iPhones.
    Yes he was wrong about the date since they became available through the Apple website November 11th. And I have heard of many cases where people paid full price at the Apple retail stores and got their phones unlocked. I would just order online to be safe.

  • Hi there does anyone know when the iphone 5 will be released unlocked?

    I am thinking about buying the new iphone 5, but he so expensive in my country and i wanted to know when he will be selled unlocked worldwide in the USA.
    Can anyone help me with this question?

    No one can help you with your question.  We're users here.  Apple has NOT announced when the iPhone 5 unlocked wil be available in the US

  • Is the iphone in japan can be unlocked so that i can use anywhere in the world?

    Can my iphone 4 do factory unlocked in japan so that i can use it anywhere in the world using different number

    No. The carriers in Japan do not offer unlocking.

  • Will the iphone 5s t-mobile model work on telcel lte band?

    Hi I live in mexico and i am going to buy a new iphone 5s, my question is, the t-mobile model will work with telcel lte bands?

    it says that only iphone 5 supports my carrier, then i cant use it?

  • Is the iPhone 5s without carrier plan unlocked by default from Apple store? Or I have to ask the ask them to send me unlocked one?

    Hi,
    I ordered iPhone 5s from Apple.ca direclty. I didn't choose any carrier plan with my order. My questions are:
    Am I going to get my iphone 5s unlocked by default since I didn't choose any carrier plan?
    Or Do I have to contact Apple to make sure that they send me my iphone unlocked?
    Thanks for your help

    many thanks for you all.
    That clarifies things to me.

  • Does Apple sell the iPhone 6 unlocked?

    Hi: I'm interested in buying an unlocked iPhone 6. I wondered if anyone has been able to do so from Apple directly?  I'm in the US, home of locked telco contracts, but prefer to have an unlocked phone so it's more convenient in my international travels. Can one buy from Apple an unlocked phone?
    I checked with AT&T and they will sell you the iPhone 6 but won't unlock for you for a year from the purchase date. I guess that's to punish you for the notion of wanting to have a bit of freedom from their overarching grasp
    Thanks,
    Phil

    Kappy: my remark that you characterised as 'silly' is hardly that. AT&T is charging me over $900 when the monthly payments for the handset are tallied up. I looked online, at least within the US, and that's still slightly better than the $1100+ I was seeing for an iPhone 6 on Amazon and a few other sites (note this is for a fully memory configured phone not the 32MB version).  So yes there is a modest subsidy, but no it's not $99, at least from AT&T.
    I know that is some benefit, but you have to admit it's not much.
    I appreciate your suggestion about T-mobile. They do seem to be the most aligned with more contemporary currents of openness and enabling the customer's value proposition while serving their needs to return value to their shareholders.  Unfortunately  for me, one of the areas that parts of my extended family lives in doesn't have great T-mobile coverage (at least not at the moment). Hence, I ended up with AT&T and their willingness to unlock the phone not in 40 days, but 365 days.
    Thanks to everyone for the assistance. Very helpful.
    Cheers,
    Phil

  • I want to buy the iphone model A1533

    I want to buy the iPhone 5s model is A1533 (GSM) will it work in the Czech Republic? I have T-mobile here but want to also use it in the states when I return, not with t-mobile.
    Chuck

    Assuming you want to use a local carrier's sim in the  Czech Rep
    It should work on 3G but not 4G in Europe as long as you follow ethmoid's advice and buy only from Apple
    When you return to the US then you just have a US model iPhone with no carrier lock

Maybe you are looking for

  • ITunes 7 Songs are skipping and static like

    I just installed itunes 7 and after I installed and opened it up and now every song that I go to play is skipping. I have tried many songs from my collection and they all are like this. Please help I have 3500+ songs and I do not have a backup copy o

  • I Got the location of stolen ipad mini by using Find My Iphone

    Hi,i got the location for my stolen ipad mini using Find My Iphone,is it possible to get the actual IP address or more accurate direction of its ? without actual location or house No. police will do ntg with that for me . =(

  • Wrong approval preview: One Sptep Approval WF in PO WS14000089

    Hi Gurus! We are using SRM 5.0 and we need to set up the WF WS14000089 for approving changes in POs. The problem is that, we will not have the responsible for the approval under the Purchasing Organization, as we will replicate the PPOMA from R3. So,

  • Help with creating a back up disk

    About 2 weeks ago, I made my first back up disk with 76 songs. As of now, I have 145 songs and I want to back them on the same disk as last time. The problem is that it keeps telling me to insert a blank disk, even when I have the "Burn only items ch

  • Why isn't Firefox accepting my graphics driver version?

    I am trying to get Firefox 11 to turn on hardware acceleration, but it's complaining that my up-to-date driver is blocked. "about:support" says "Blocked for your graphics driver version. Try updating your graphics driver to version 257.21 or newer."