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Verify iPhone Carrier and Switch to It
Posted: Apr 19, 2017
If your iPhone is locked to a particular carrier, it can be truly irritating. Some iPhones will only work with a SIM card provided by the carrier they are locked to. Some iPhones are easier to unlock while many depend on the carrier and the phone's circumstances. Most iPhones purchased within the past year or two will actually be unlocked already, but if your iPhone is older, your mobile phone provider may be able to unlock the phone for free, or you might find that you're able to unlock your iPhone yourself.
Unlocking your iPhone is completely legal if you purchased the device unsubsidized or have finished paying for your contract. However, if you are still paying for your contract, you technically do not own the iPhone yet, so you really should check iPhone carrier before unlocking it. In order to verify whether your phone is locked or unlocked the best way is to call your current carrier and ask.
When your iPhone carrier check has agreed to unlock your iPhone and has processed your request, you will need to replace the old SIM card with a SIM card of the carrier you wish to change to. Make sure to turn off the iPhone when you do this, and when your turn it back on it will talk you through any further updates that may be required.
If you do not have the original SIM card but have requested for your iPhone to be unlocked by the original carrier, you will need to reset your device.
It is essentially important to take a backup of the iPhone by connecting it to your computer and using iTunes to perform a backup, and then completely reset your device. Everything will be wiped out from your iPhone following this process, so backing up your iPhone is extremely important to do first. In the end, it is essentially necessary to the check the iPhone carrier with your intended new carrier if your phone is compatible before attempting to switch.
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