What is it factory unlock? pls tell me

factory unlock- what is it?

An unlocked phone is one that you can use with any phone carrier or sim card that you choose to buy and it won't lock after you put the sim card in it.
People who travel a lot normally purchase unlocked iPhones so that they can insert local sim cards when they travel, as this normally works out a lot cheaper than using international roaming.
Note that sim free and unlocked are NOT the same.  If you want an unlocked iPhone, then you have to purchase this directly from Apple and nowhere else.

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  • HT3939 I want to know what are the factory unlocked iphone 5s model?

    and I want to know if ME10LL is factory unlocked model?

    The only unlocked iPhones are purchased direct from Apple either in Store or Apple.com
    All others will be locked to the carrier whose service it was sold with
    model number is irrelevant

  • What is the factory unlock code?

    I locked my classic ipod and can't remember the original unlock code. Any way to reset the code without losing my music

    I supposed you could try every combination possible.  Since there are 4 slots to fill in and a possibility of 10 different numbers in each slot, the # of possibilities is 10x10x10x10 or 10,000.  Probably not your cup of tea though.
    Some users have had luck by simply connecting their iPod to your their iTunes library and performing a sync operation with iTunes  Upon disconnecting it, they discovered it was no longer locked.  That would be a worth a shot.  If it does, make sure to immediately either change the combination or disable it altogether.
    Or connect your iPod to your computer.  Enable hidden files and folders on your PC or Mac and browse out to [iPod Drive/Letter] -> iPod_Control -> Device and remove the _unlocked unix executable file.  Then properly disconnect your iPod and reset it necessary.
    Any luck with any of these?
    B-rock

  • HT4389 no cellular data tab . cannot use internet airtel gsm , iphone 4 factory unlocked

    no cellular data tab . cannot use internet airtel gsm , iphone 4 factory unlocked plz tell me how to set the apn settings

    There is no need to manually set the APN settings for Airtel. The settings are already in the phone since they are a supported carrier. if it's not working, contact Aritel.
    Where did you get the phone? If it was hacked to illegally unlock it or jailbroken, that might explain why it does not work.

  • What does Factory Unlocked International Version GSM Only? what's the difference from other iphon5 specs? pls explain

    What does Factory Unlocked International Version GSM Only? what's the difference from other iphon5 specs? pls explain

    Only GSM/LTE iPhones can be purchased unlocked. CDMA iPhones are always locked to their specific carrier for CDMA use, though some may either have the GSM portion unlocked or will unlock upon request assuming any necessary requirements are met.
    Regards.

  • Pls.help my iphone stuck in recovery mode and itunes wont recognize it..i tried the other options that posted here,,,pls tell me what to do..

    pls. help my iPhone stuck in recovery mode and iTunes wont recognize it..i tried the other options that posted here,,,pls tell me what to do..before it was just stuck in an apple logo but when i tried recovery mode to itunes then it stuck..

    Hi awison,
    If your iPhone is not recognized by iTunes on your Windows computer you may want to use the steps in this article to troubleshoot -
    iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
    This may also resolve your recovery mode issue. If it does not, use the steps in this article to resolve it -
    Use iTunes to restore your iOS device to factory settings
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
    Best,
    Brett L

  • What happens if you restore a factory unlocked iphone

    What happens if you restore a factory unlocked iphone?

    hii there, i have bought iphone 5 it is factory unlocked from usa i purchased it second hand in india i am not able to software update my phone (currently ios6).. it is also jailbroken (cydia).. and also i am not able to reset my phone it just hangs for 40 odd minutes then i have to hard restart...
    questions are :
    1.if i update to ios7 through itunes will it cause some problems as it is jailbreak.(as said by everyone)
    2.if i restore to factory settings will it get locked again (as i am not sure whether this phone is carrier unlocked or unlocked by my local retailer).
    i am ready to remove jailbreak.
    pls advice

  • I have iPhone 4 factory unlocked. I was using it. But today suddenly it's showing no service. From 2 or 3 days. Pls help me!!! I m in trouble

    Pls apple expert help me. I was using iphone4 factory unlock.
    But today it's showing no service suddenly. From 2 or 4 days. Pls help I m
    In trouble!!!

    What do you mean by Factory unlock ?
    Unlocked iPhones are either sold by Apple with no carrier lock or the original carrier  has agreed to unlock the iPhone from their network

  • TS3694 i factory unlock my iphone 3gs and was on ios 6.1.2 and updatednit to 6.1.3 with itunes and the phone got lock again at activation screen. i try downgrading to 4.1 with baseband 5.13.04 and want to upgrade back to 6.1.2. pls help me

    i factory unlock my iphone 3gs and was on ios 6.1.2 and updatednit to 6.1.3 with itunes and the phone got lock again at activation screen. i try downgrading to 4.1 with baseband 5.13.04 and want to upgrade back to 6.1.2. pls help me

    Sorry, downgrading the iOS is not supported by Apple, thus there is no official way to do so. Your phone was re-locked to the carrier it was originally locked to because you hacked it to unlock it. Apple's servers detected such & re-locked your phone. You need to contact the carrier your phone is locked to if you want to get it officially unlocked.

  • I had already update mi new factory unlocked iPhone 4S to iOS 5.1.1 and I still having problems with "invalid sim". I'm from Argentina and here we don't have official service. PLEASE HELP ME, WHAT CAN I DO??? In Argentina is too expensive an iPhone 4S.

    I had already update mi new factory unlocked iPhone 4S to iOS 5.1.1 and I still having problems with "invalid sim". I'm from Argentina and here we don't have official service. PLEASE HELP ME, WHAT CAN I DO??? In Argentina is too expensive an iPhone 4S. Please I need help to continue believing in Apple. Thanks a lot. If anybody speak spanish better.  

    Was it purchased from an official Apple Store, not a reseller?  Only Apple Stores sell official factory unlocked phones.  The others sell hacked to unlock phones, and the unlocking is unstable.
    Try these steps, as needed:
    1. Reset phone - press both home and on/off buttons for at least 10 seconds until the Apple logo appears.
    2. Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.
    3. Replace SIM card (and reset network settings again)
    4. Restore Phone in iTunes using a backup
    5. Restore in iTunes as new, without using a backup

  • HT1926 hey guys,i tried to install the latest version of itunes but when i try to open it,it just comes up windows error 2 apple application support was not found,can anyone help me out and tell me what i need to do pls ?

    hey guys,i tried to install the latest version of itunes but when i try to open it,it just comes up windows error 2 apple application support was not found,can anyone help me out and tell me what i need to do pls ?

    If you run into the "another installation" message even after the reboot of the PC (which is an excellent idea by HTP ProXy), reregistering your Windows Installer Service is worth a try.
    First, launch a command prompt as an administrator. In your Start search, type cmd then right-click on the cmd that comes up and select "Run as administrator".
    At the command prompt:
    Type %windir%\system32\msiexec.exe /unregister and hit enter.
    Type %windir%\syswow64\msiexec.exe /unregister and hit enter.
    Type %windir%\system32\msiexec.exe /regserver and hit enter.
    Type %windir%\syswow64\msiexec.exe /regserver and hit enter.
    Restart the PC and try another reinstalll.

  • HT201328 Hi there, I just got the iPhone 5 from Optus with 24 months contact now I tried to unlock to use Vodafone SIM card but I can''t unlock pls can can tell is any other way to do. Thanks

    Hi there, I would like to know how to unlock Optus  iPhone 5. I got an iPhone 5 from Optus new phone is only 2 months old and the phone is on 24 months contact . Now I tried to unlock but I can't unlock if I can unlock my phone so I can use in oversee next week. Can you please help me and tell me what to do to unlock to use other SIM card that's is not Optus only. Thanks

    Only the carrier the phone is locked to can authorize unlocking it. Why do you think they would do so before you complete the terms of your contract? I don't know specifically what their policy is, but most carriers won't do so unless they are legally required to.
    If you didn't want to use Optus, why did you sign a contract with them?

  • What do I need to do to use a Wal Mart Straight talk chip in a factory unlocked iPhone 4S?

    What do I need to do to use a Wal Mart Straight talk chip in a factory unlocked iPhone 4S?

    First off what do you mean by "factory unlocked"?
    Second, you need to use the microSIM removal tool, open the microSIM slot and put the new one in. Your kit from Straight Talk will give you more information.

  • HT1688 how to do factory unlock for my  iphone4? Now i use another country carrier so please tell me how to do that .

    how to do factory unlock for my  iphone4? Now i use another country carrier so please tell me how to do that .

    how to do please explain me . i live from myanmar so this case is difficult and i don`t know original cellular provider

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