Unlock iPhone 5s different than iPhone 5?

As I understand it, phone companies are now supposed to unlock their phones for customers as per a recent law. I'm attempting to unlock an iPhone 5 (which has passed any sort of period of contract) that is locked to Sprint. Sprint says they can unlock the iPhone 5s for domestic and international use but only unlock the iPhone 5 for international use. It is not a Sprint branded phone, so I'm not sure this is the final word on the subject. Any info on the topic would be greatly appreciated.
Are they unlocking the GSM but not the CDMA?

This explains the ONLY way to unlock an AT&T iPhone: http://www.att.com/esupport/article.jsp?sid=KB414532#fbid=oizzI12xua-

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Can I use officially unlocked iPhone in different countries?

I'm moving to Rome with my job for eight months, then on to Chicago for four months, then back to London. I'm trying to find out if I buy an unlocked Pay as You Go iPhone in one of the various EU countries selling manufacturer unlocked units (France, Germany, Italy, etc) , will it work in each country if I switch to that country's telecom's Sim cards.
The blogs and iPhone dedicated websites are full of opinions but no one seems to have definitive experience doing this. Some users say it should work, others say the EU iPhones are unlocked for the specific country of purchase but will not work with another country's telecom's Sim cards. The Apple Stores will not confirm any usage outside their own country. Similar response from the relevant telecoms. The Apple Support pages do not make any reference to cross country usage beyond roaming.
A privately unlocked iPhone is an option but I prefer an official unlock so there are no hassles. Not looking for opinions here - can find more than enough on the internet. I'm looking for actual first hand experience using these officially unlocked iPhones between countries.

Thanks for the correction on the relevant carriers. Looking at the European options: Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, and Czech Republic should work based on details from Apple's carrier list.
Before I buy I would like to confirm someone has actually purchased an unlocked iPhone in either Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg or Czech Republic and used it with Sim cards from another country.

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Thank you Kappy

I will travel to France and let me know if I should buy any adapter to charge my iphone?, because the plugs are different than here in chile

I will travel to France and let me know if I should buy any adapter to charge my iphone?, because the plugs are different than here in chile

Hi Shawn,
It sounds like the person who installed the hardware didn't install the software properly for you. You should reinstall this to get full functionality and control yourself.
The process is easy:
) With the computer on, close all programs that are running and put the Creative CD-ROM into your computer's CD or DVD dri've. There are probably several disks; the one that you want should say 'Intallation and Applications CD' on the label.
2) The Setup program should start automatically in a few moments, but if nothing happens, click your Start menu and choose Run..., then click the Browse button. From the 'Look In' drop-down menu, choose your CD/DVD dri've. In the list of files that appears, choose the one called Setup or Setup.exe.
3) The Setup program will let you choose what to install. Choose to install everything. There might be two separate Setup processes that start after this: one for the soundcard's drivers, and one for the Creative MediaSource software. Within each process, when you are given the choice of Full, Custom, or Basic, select Full in each case. Follow the instructions in the programs and they will guide you through the setup process.
IMPORTANT: you will likely be given the option to use digital output only to your speakers. Only select this if you have digital speakers, attached to the sondcard through only one digital cable. If your speakers are attached using several cables, you should use analog output.
4) Once all of the Setup programs are completed, they will probably have you restart your computer.
All of the above should have been done when the card was first installed, but it seems that whoever you paid to do the installation didn't bother with the software install.
After this is all done, you should be able to use all of your speakers. If you are still having trouble, you will be able to follow the instructions that you were given before on how to enable CMSS.
Good luck!
Neeraj Mathur

HT201328 if I swap SIMs (from different carriers) in an unlocked iPhone 5 do I need Itunes to config the new SIM?

if I swap SIMs (from different carriers) in an unlocked iPhone 5 do I need Itunes to config the new SIM?

No

Is there any different between the US unlocked Iphone 4S and the Australia unlocked Iphone 4S?

I read that the unlocked iPhone works only on supported GSM networks, such as AT&T in the U.S. When you travel internationally, you can also use a micro-SIM card from a local GSM carrier. Did it mean that the Australia Iphone uses the micro-SIM card or work differently? I did not any information about that.

Well if you purchase it you can call internationally with roaming chatges if you purchase it from Australia i assume it will be unlocked anyways.

My apple ID online is different than my apple ID on my iPhone. How can this happen and how do I fix it?

My apple ID online is different than my apple ID on my iPhone. How can this happen and how can I fix it?

You'll have to get the other person to delete your son's email address.
Using FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4319
Troubleshooting FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3367
The Complete Guide to FaceTime + iMessage: Setup, Use, and Troubleshooting
http://tinyurl.com/a7odey8
Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4268
iOS: About Messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3529
Set up iMessage
http://www.apple.com/ca/ios/messages/
Troubleshooting Messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2755
Setting Up Multiple iOS Devices for iMessage and Facetime
http://macmost.com/setting-up-multiple-ios-devices-for-messages-and-facetime.htm l
FaceTime and iMessage not accepting Apple ID password
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/facetime-and-imessage-not-acc epting-apple-id-password/
Unable to use FaceTime and iMessage with my apple ID
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4649373?tstart=90
 Cheers, Tom

Can I use an unlocked iphone 4s from USA in Spain? Does it gonna work with a different frequency?

I want a iphone 4s unlocked. Can I buy it on the United States and use on Spain? I listened that the frequency is different on this countries, and that the phone may doesn't work. I want to know it.
Thank you so much

The iPhone 4S will certainly work in Spain, even if purchased in the US. Keep in mind, however, that warranty service is limited to the country of purchase. Youll have to send your phone to someone in the US to bring into Apple if your phone needs warranty service.
In addition, there is VERY limited availbility of the unlocked iPhone 4S in US Apple stores, if they're even available at all. At this point, they're really only available online directly from the Apple Store

Why does ipad has the same ios like the Iphone4s ,it should be different than iphonewhy does ipad has the same ios like the Iphone4s ,it should be different than iphone

why does ipad has the same ios like the Iphone4s ,it should be different than iphone

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What is the model number of the unlocked iPhone 5s sold in hong kong?

Under apple's tech spec section they show 4 model numbers for Hong Kong but don't indicate which one is the unlocked version - the way they show data is very confusing - even if you put the phone in your shopping cart it shows a different "part number" than the model numbers shown for hong kong. I'm trying to compare bands and frequencies as I live in mainland China, and will be headed back to the US to live in about a year.

Thanks, but still I need to know what is the model number (written on the Back) of the unlock iphone 5S that sold in UK?

Unlocked iPhone 5 in Kenya

Where or from which country should I buy an unlocked iPhone 5 that I would be able to use in Kenya and all other parts of the world? I am dying to get one, just don't know where to buy it from? (many threads here say most are unlocked for specific countries -dont work in others, still wonder why). I travel quite often and would like to use it with local providers in different countries.
Thanks to assist and kind regards.

There are 2 supported carriers in India. Aircel and Airtel.
The activation process is no different or more complicated than it is with any other iPhone.
Your cousin needs to be aware that if you do this, it can only be serviced in the US and it will not work with LTE networks outisde of North America.

Can't Activate my Factory Unlocked iPhone 4s

I NEED HELP PLEASE!!!!
I PURCHASED A FACTORY UNLOCKED IPHONE 4S WITHIN THE US AND PAID $706 FOR IT AND WHEN I SHIPPED IT OUT INTERNATIONALLY TO MY FIANCE BACK AT HOME, SHE CONNECTED THE PHONE TO ITUNES AND SHE IS UNABLE TO ACTIVATE IT. IT DOES NOT GIVE THE MESSAGE "YOUR PHONE HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY UNLOCKED" AND THEREFORE IT SAYS NO SERVICE ON THE PHONE. THE OPERATING SYSTEM ON THE PHONE IS THE iOS 5.0.1. FURTHERMORE, I GOT IN CONTACT WITH A SENIOR ADVISOR FROM APPLE AND HE TOLD US TO RESTORE THE PHONE AND THAT MIGHT HELP. SHE TRIED RESTORING THE PHONE AND NOW WE CAME ACROSS ANOTHER PROBLEM WHICH GIVES HER THE ERROR 1630. PLEASE CAN ANYBODY HELP???

in the Settings-General-About,model number shows MD237LL,and Carrier shows Carrier 11.0,and i checked on the internet for that model,it mentions everywhere that it's factory unlocked Iphone 4s white 16gb from US,so could it be that my Iphone displaying wrong model number?
and i also have Iphone 4 which i know is locked for AT&T,and there i checked Carrier section which shows AT&T,different than from Iphone 4s
I am afraid it's late to return back,looks like i m stuck with it or someone hopefully will find solution for it

Unlocked iPhone 4S or 5

am I able to buy an unlocked iPhone 4S or iPhone 5 in Canada and use it in the Philippines? Is there a different cost than what they retail for now?

You can use an officially unlocked iPhone on any compatible GSM carrier. However, if the carrier is not an official iPhone carrier, some features may not work.
Is there a different cost than what they retail for now?
Sorry, that question makes no sense.

Will a factory unlocked iPhone 4S, bought in Singapore, work in India?

Hey guys.. I just love the iPhone 4S and want to buy it as a mark of my respect for the late Steve jobs. But sadly it isn't available in India. So I asked my friend to pick up an unlocked iPhone 4S from Singapore. My concern is, will it work with the local GSM Sim card in India?
Thx fr your time!

In my personal opinion the 4s is not much different than the 4! I am using both.
The major difference is the camera but the rest including the faster processor still feels the same!!
Anytime now the jailbreak is gonna come out and u will most likely be able to use Siri on the 4 too!!
But no doubt the 4s is a sweet phone!!
I got the 64gb AT&T contract free and it worked perfectly fine in India since the day one!!
Siri works smoothly and is quite helpful... Thou its kinda difficult for her to understand Indian names..
Apart from that no settings were changed.. It worked straight out of the box!
If u can't live without it then buy the 4s but if ur not so much of a ifreak then the original 4 is not a bad bet either!!
Hope I could help!!

Will the unlocked iPhone 6 from UAE-Online-Apple-Store support LTE in UAE?

Currently I'm trying to buy an unlocked iPhone 6 from UAE Online Apple Store. The unlocked iPhone price was 650 AED cheaper than the local provider unlocked iPhone!
This makes me wonder why is that? and is there any thing technically different? And the most important question, is this inlocked iPhone 6, that I'm going to order from UAE Online Apple Store, will support LTE in UAE? (Note that all the carriers in UAE offer LTE on iPhone).
Just to make sure that all the same before I order it.

Do NOT buy the iphone 6 from UAE store. It is only unlocked as far as the carrier choice goes. There is NO FACETIME at all.
Apple should be ashamed at calling it unlocked! I ordered one and now they are delaying the return! It's absolutely no use to me if it doesn't work and is only suited to a market that embraces technology.
First, the term "unlocked" has nothing to do with which features are available to you. Second, the lack of FaceTime in the Middle East is nothing new. This is a restriction placed on Apple by local governments and carriers for all devices sold in those markets.
Read here: iPhone: Wireless carrier support and features

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