Unlocking Iphone 4S for use overseas
Unlocking My IPhone for extended Overseas TripQuestion: When I return and replace the original AT&T sim card, will my phone still have all of its stored data (contacts, photos, notes etc) back here in the states?
UPdate. Just got off phone w Verizon. btw for anyone reading this in future to do this I was told phone only has to be 60 days old w them. Call their global service # which in US is 800-711-8300 & choose tech support. Or I chose other & then he got me to tech support.
He had to temporarrily put the phone activated so Apple could do their part & then put me back w 5C active again during the process.
So, its a good thing, since this phone that I was unlocking had already been deactivated, that I did NOT call on my new phone since I guess it was deactivated briefly during the process. Good to know that ahead of time.
Woule NOT have been good to have called on the 5C & waited on hold all that time, to find out that it would have to be dectivated briedly which I assume would have terminated the call.
So hope this info is helpful to others in the future!
Tomorrow I'll deal w getting the phone wiped.
I also want to have my Apple ID diassociated from the phone. I may see if I can go to Apple store for help.
I want to make sure when I wipe the old phone, it doesn't sync & affect my new phone or anything else.
Thanks for help!
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How to unlock iPhone 4S for use in Norway...
I've been researching various wifi and/or calling options while we are in Norway for a couple weeks. My husband and I each have an iPhone 4S's....our service is through Verizon.....but we'll probably only try and convert one phone. I've learned I can call Verizon and they'll unlock the phone, then I can insert a mini SIM I buy in Norway. Also, I'm familiar with how to open the SIM tray, etc.
BUT that's where I get lost. Although the Internet is full of how-to videos and websites, I'm not finding clear cut answers. I'll list my questions below in hopes than one of you out there can answer some or all of them.
1). Once unlocked, what happens to my stored information with Verizon? IE: Contact list, past voicemails and texts? I realize they won't show up with a foreign SIM card, but will the old information be wiped clean or still on the Verizon SIM card when I get back to the states and re-insert it back into the iPhone?
2) Can I actually reinsert the original Verizon Sim card back into the phone when I get home then simply call Verizon to re-activate my service again?
3) When buying a SIM card in Norway, what am I looking for? (other than a mini card)....But what phone company is good.....what type of service? HOw does it all work. Will it give me wifi....or simply 3G or some other connection for calling the United States. This is where I get lost. I simply don't understand how cell phones work and how much we should expect to pay per minute.
4) Can we text using a Norwegian SIM card in an American iPhone 4S?
5) What telephone number is used when people back home try to call us....and do they pay anything? We certainly don't want our loved ones paying to contact us!
I think that's it for now....
HELP anyone?
Thanks,
Sheree
Feel free to reply directly to my email: [email protected] I'll probably forget how I got to this forum and therefore never read your wonderful replies!rcschnoor wrote:
1) the new sim card does not wipe the phone clean, just changes the service. Your contacts, etc... I would think are still there. Voicemail may be a different story since with the different sim, you would have a new phone number.
2)Your Verizon service has not been de-activated by replacing the sim card with 1 from Norway. You should just be able to re-insert your Verizon sim when you get home and everything will be normal.
4)Yes, but it will be from the Norwegian number associated with your new card. You will be paying international rates to text to the US.
5)The sim you purchase in Norway will have its own number associated with it. They would have to call THAT number to reach your phone when that SIM is installed. Yes, they will be paying international rates when they call you and you would be paying international rates when you call them.
I agree with rcschnoor comments in the main, just not sure about 1. Many pure GSM phones store all contacts on the SIM card (so they go with you when you move the SIM to another phone), potentially with an option to store on the phone, whereas Verizon phones without a SIM card store contacts on the phone (as there is no alternative!). Probably the iPhone 4 stores on the phone. But in either case, once you put the Verizon sim back in, your contacts will be there.
The other point about 4 and 5: yes, you will pay international rates, but with a good SIM these can be very cheap. (e.g. 6 cents a min from UK to US, versus Verizon's rates of $1.19 per min, don't know about Norway.)
Also, there is cost/convenience trade off:
1) You can activate your Verizon/Vodaphone SIM: This is the most expensive option, but allows you to keep your old number. Friends can call you as they do now.
2) You can buy a local SIM. This is the cheapest option, you will get a new number that you will need to communicate to people, and they will pay to call you. You also need to purchase it there, which may or may not be a hassle!
3) You can buy a local SIM before you leave, from a company such as: http://www.onesimcard.com/cell-phone-rates/norway/
This is more expensive that 2, but you a) have a number before you leave, b) you don't need to buy it after a long plane ride in a foreign country, and c) these services allow you to select a US number for your friends to call so no extra charges for them, and some services allow you to forward your current number, so for your callers nothing changes. Also you can see all the costs, instead of trying to work out what to get when you are at a store in Norway!
That said, I always go with option 2, but your weighting might be different. The page I gave indicates some of the major carriers, you have to decide how much calling and data you will be using, and for two weeks only you probably want a pay as you go option rather than any longer contract.
Hope that helps. -
Unlock iphone 4s for using in US?
I am located in US, and recently upgraded my 3yr old iphone 4s to a 5s. I'd like to have the 4s unlocked internationally and domestically, so I can give it to someone else to use with another carrier.
While searching for this on the web, I came across a new law http://www.ctia.org/docs/default-source/fcc-filings/ctia-letter-on-unlocking.pdf that mandates all the carriers to unlock the phones after the contract is over. So it seems verizon must be able to unlock domestically. Is that correct?
When I called verizon today, I was told they will unlock international portion, but not domestic. However, when I spoke to sales people in best buy and radio shack and other carriers, they insist verizon can unlock domestic as well. So what are the steps to do that?I am located in US, and recently upgraded my 3yr old iphone 4s to a 5s. I'd like to have the 4s unlocked internationally and domestically, so I can give it to someone else to use with another carrier.
While searching for this on the web, I came across a new law http://www.ctia.org/docs/default-source/fcc-filings/ctia-letter-on-unlocking.pdf that mandates all the carriers to unlock the phones after the contract is over. So it seems verizon must be able to unlock domestically. Is that correct?
When I called verizon today, I was told they will unlock international portion, but not domestic. However, when I spoke to sales people in best buy and radio shack and other carriers, they insist verizon can unlock domestic as well. So what are the steps to do that? -
I'd like to unlock my iPhone 5 for use on a trip overseas. Is it possible to unlock it for this purpose? I bought it before January 26th, so my understanding is that it is legal for me to do so without carrier approval.
To be clear, I don't wish to leave AT&T when in the US, but while visiting my wife's relatives we really need a local number that they can call. I asked AT&T to do it for me, but they refused. I know there are shady ways to get it done, but honestly, if I wanted to live in that realm, I would have bought an Android.
Thanks in advance!I'm not saying you're definitely wrong about the legality, but I certainly have different information:
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/01/unlocking-new-cell-phones-to-become-i llegal-on-saturday/
I'm no lawyer, but the official document appears to support my assertion that unlocking a phone purchased before January 26th is grandfathered into the prior exemption which allowed unlocking any phone at any time.
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-10-26/html/2012-26308.htm
Thanks for mentioning the warranty issue. I cannot find an authoritative reference regarding it, though. What I have read indicates that Apple has been fairly vocal about stating that jailbreaking may void your warranty, but has been pretty quiet about unlocking. None of these posts, however, gives any reference either way, so it is difficult to ***** the accuracy.
I'm open to hearing different information as I definitely do not know everything about this subject.
If possible, can you reference your sources? -
Unlocked my iPhone 4 to use overseas, now can not download apps in Jamaica, help!???!??
Try this:
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i need unlock iphone 4s , previously used for sprint about 2 years ago, out of contract now. would like to use it fro other carrier . Cant though before you HELP ME! PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASE
Contact Sprint. They are the only ones that can authorize an unlock. No one else can. If they refuse to unlock, there is nothing you can do but sell the device and get another phone.
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Can i get a sim card for an unlock iphone 4 to use outside the country
can i get a sim card for an unlock iphone 4 to use outside the country? i bought an iphone 4 unlocked but it didnt come with a sim card and my old phone the sim card wont fit so where can i get a sim to fit and work in the new iphone 4 in another country.
You would get it from whatever carrier you were going to use.
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Can an unlock iphone 4s be used as or switched to a pay as you go account???
can an unlocked iphone 4s be used as or switched to a pasy as you go account???
I'm from Venezuela, and the phone I bought in miami, buy it as a factory unlocked, the person who helped me try to make the release there in the store but could not because it had no coverage for my telephony server. I said it just came to Venezuela only had to comectarme a wi fi zone to turn smoothly. I've been trying and I could not, tells me to retry or do so through the itunes. thanks
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If i buy a Unlocked iphone 4s and use it in another country, will it work with the countrys Local data Services
hi guys,
i recently bought a new iphone 4s factory unlocked. in order to avoid sim failures and invalid sim errors or No service errors, Each phone has to be unlocked by connecting it to the Itunes.
Kindly follow the below steps to avoid any SIM card conflicts
iPhone FULL Unlock - How it Works:
-Connect your iphone to itunes without any network sim inside and when connected click on the iphones name.
- Click Restore install latest version of iTunes on your Pc or Mac or click check for updates
- Let itunes Backup your phone and then Flash to the Latest Version.
- Now disconnect phone and reconnect after 10 seconds.
- Now Enter another network simcard that's not the same network its locked on to
- Connect phone to iTunes with not accepted (not valid) simcard
- Wait until iTunes detects the phone
- iTunes will display (Congratulations, Your iPhone is now unlocked)
- Phone Unlocked
- just follow the instructions about activating the Iphone.
and iphone is unlocked
NOTE : This is the only FULL LIFE TIME UNLOCK solution for Apple iPhone as the IMEI is registered as UNLOCKED in Apple database.
This solution should be used ONLY THOSE WHO BOUGHT FACTORY UNLOCKED iPHONE 4S.
Your phone will always be unlocked even after each new update of your phone firmware !
All reasons given like bad IMEI series, manufacturing defects etc blah blah are not logical as everything was tested before every sale. -
How can i cancel an at&t contract on iphone 5 for use in other country
how can i cancel an at&t contract on iphone 5 for use in other country
Contact AT&T and ask about paying the early termination fee. You'll also need them to unlock it.
In any case, you need to contact AT&T as they have the final say. -
How do I activate factory unlocked iphone 5 for first time
How do I activate factory unlocked iphone 5 for first time?Should i connect to itunes?Or should I put the sim first and then ON the device?Pls help me
Yes.
Insert the SIM card and power the iPhone on to find out. Nothing bad can happen if you can't and if you can't for some reason, connect the iPhone to iTunes. -
Can an unlocked iPhone 4s be used as an iPod (wifi only)?
Can an unlocked iPhone 4s be used as an iPod (wifi only)?
If your BB has a microSIM on AT&T and you buy an unlocked iPhone you could use it to activate the iPhone then return it to your BB, assuming your work has not locked this out. Or you could get a microSIM from AT&T, start an account, activate the iPhone then cancel the account and pay the $350 ETF. The problem with this route is if you had to restore the iPhone you would have to do it again.
Trust me, the camera on the iPhone 4s is not worth the over $1,000 you would have to pay.
You could also wait until next year when they upgrade the camera on the Touch. -
If I buy unlocked iphone 4s for 550$ will it works in Russia
If I buy unlocked iphone 4s for 550$ will it works in Russia?
Contact your carrier in russia to check whether they support iphone 5.
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IPad: Any advice on getting a pre-loaded Sim for use overseas (Europe)?
iPad: Any advice on getting a pre-loaded Sim for use overseas (Europe)?
Thanks, I thought this was the case, checking to see if anything had changed. Spain is the country in question. We previously were not able to obtain a Sim there but that may have been because of a carrier or individual employee problem. Will certainly try again next time (we did get a carrier Sim successfully in Italy one time). Cheers
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Does itunes work in an unlocked iphone 4s for tmobile
I have an ipad and ipod touch and I want to buy an iphone but I have a contract with T-mobile. If I buy an unlocked iphone 4s and use it in T-mobile would itunes and siri still work?
iTunes and your apps will work on an unlocked phone. However, since T-Mobile in the US is not a supported carrier, not all functions will work with the phone. Some things are not supported that require carrier support, such as Visual Voicemail. You also have some restrictions on the speed of their network. Hope that helps.
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