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vietalogy · Jan 18, 2013, 10:52 PM

Wonder if this has to do with the new law that was suppose to start Jan 1 about unlocking?

aziatiklover · Jan 18, 2013, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by vietalogy

Wonder if this has to do with the new law that was suppose to start Jan 1 about unlocking?

What is the new law are you talking about? I havent heard anything!

PsstGreek · Jan 19, 2013, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by aziatiklover

What is the new law are you talking about? I havent heard anything!

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1476284

google · Jan 24, 2013, 02:38 PM

It could be due to this http://bgr.com/2013/01/24/smartphone...medium=twitter why you will not be able to unlock from ebay anymore or 3rd party

barkomatic · Jan 24, 2013, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by google

It could be due to this http://bgr.com/2013/01/24/smartphone...medium=twitter why you will not be able to unlock from ebay anymore or 3rd party

Wow, this was completely off my radar and I'm surprised macrumors hasn't picked this up yet. I got my unlock from unlock fusion today and am gonna run home to restore and hopefully get the happy message. Just under the wire I suppose.

C DM · Jan 24, 2013, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by barkomatic

Wow, this was completely off my radar and I'm surprised macrumors hasn't picked this up yet. I got my unlock from unlock fusion today and am gonna run home to restore and hopefully get the happy message. Just under the wire I suppose.

It has (now): http://www.macrumors.com/2013/01/24/...llegal-in-u-s/.

saud0488 · Jan 24, 2013, 07:52 PM

I don't think it'll stop these services from running. I've contacted a few and they all say it won't affect them.

unlocking contract phones is what this law seems to be concerned with

aziatiklover · Jan 24, 2013, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by saud0488

I don't think it'll stop these services from running. I've contacted a few and they all say it won't affect them.

unlocking contract phones is what this law seems to be concerned with

Yeap! Stupid law is stupid! It is like downloading musics from torrent is illegal yet it doesnt stop people from doing it!

saud0488 · Jan 24, 2013, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by aziatiklover

Yeap! Stupid law is stupid! It is like downloading musics from torrent is illegal yet it doesnt stop people from doing it!

Haha good way to out yourself, but good example.

The sheer number of people doing it makes it impossible to regulate. Kind of like underage drinking.

wenglish · Jan 28, 2013, 01:25 PM

This is an opportunity for the unlocking providers to make even more money by charging to re-lock iPhones that were previously unlocked (apparently) in contravention of the TOS, before the Phone Police come and take them away.

I believe I removed the tag off a mattress once, but I got away with it (unless the Mattress Police are reading this thread).

I think I'll scuttle my plan to move my remaining two lines (of three) to AT&T on iPhones as the primary motivator was the continued existence of cheap (and legal) unlocks. I'll either switch to Verizon iPhones, or the always-unlocked Nexus 4 and stay with T-Mobile.

Sheesh!

oj in compton · Jan 28, 2013, 02:34 PM

So is unlock_fusion no longer offering unlocks for at&t iPhones? His eBay page says he is on vacation until the 27th, and it's now the 28th.

(should clarify that mine were purchased in 2011)

Applejuiced · Jan 28, 2013, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by oj in compton

So is unlock_fusion no longer offering unlocks for at&t iPhones? His eBay page says he is on vacation until the 27th, and it's now the 28th.

(should clarify that mine were purchased in 2011)

Yes, no more ebay unlock sales.
Go to his website. Search for swift unlocks on google.

dranakin · Jan 29, 2013, 06:55 PM

But this change just refers to new devices purchased after the 26th and unauthorized unlocks, right? I can still go through AT&T (http://www.att.com/deviceunlock) to unlock my previously purchased iPhone?

Applejuiced · Jan 29, 2013, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dranakin

But this change just refers to new devices purchased after the 26th and unauthorized unlocks, right? I can still go through AT&T (http://www.att.com/deviceunlock) to unlock my previously purchased iPhone?

Off course.
As long as you meet their criteria for unlocking you can have it carrier unlocked.
The new law is for unauthorized unlocks. Authorized unlocks made by the carrier will still be available.

badassdes · Jan 29, 2013, 08:25 PM

I unlocked my iPhone 5 with 'unlock fusion' back in September. My question is, if I want to update to iOS 6.1 and do a fresh restore for the upcoming JB, will my phone still be unlocked?

Baggio · Jan 29, 2013, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by badassdes

I unlocked my iPhone 5 with 'unlock fusion' back in September. My question is, if I want to update to iOS 6.1 and do a fresh restore for the upcoming JB, will my phone still be unlocked?

Yes. Already confirmed with my iPhone 5, my old iPhone 4 and my wife's iPhone 4S.

badassdes · Jan 29, 2013, 09:38 PM

Thank you. Is the 'unlock Fusion" a factory unlock? Sorry for my newbieness...

Applejuiced · Jan 29, 2013, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by badassdes

I unlocked my iPhone 5 with 'unlock fusion' back in September. My question is, if I want to update to iOS 6.1 and do a fresh restore for the upcoming JB, will my phone still be unlocked?

Yes, your iphone will be forever unlocked no matter how many times you restore or update.

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Originally Posted by badassdes

Thank you. Is the 'unlock Fusion" a factory unlock? Sorry for my newbieness...

Correct.
Its a permanent factory unlock. Not a hack.

badassdes · Jan 29, 2013, 09:47 PM

Thank you both (Baggio & Applejuiced).

CKohkah · Feb 2, 2013, 04:45 PM

My Unlocked iPhone 5 (That I unlocked from Ebay) is having issues with the lock screen button on the top of the phone. It looks like I;m going to need to make an apple store appointment.

If they end up giving me a new iPhone 5 will the unlock stick when they transfer the phone in their system to the new phone? Or will I have to pay for a new unlock? It wont really isn't a big deal if I have to, I'm just curious.

Anyone have this happen?

ibleedgolden · Feb 2, 2013, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by CKohkah

My Unlocked iPhone 5 (That I unlocked from Ebay) is having issues with the lock screen button on the top of the phone. It looks like I;m going to need to make an apple store appointment.

If they end up giving me a new iPhone 5 will the unlock stick when they transfer the phone in their system to the new phone? Or will I have to pay for a new unlock? It wont really isn't a big deal if I have to, I'm just curious.

Anyone have this happen?

I'd imagine that you'll get a locked iPhone since unlocking services rely on imei number and your replacement iPhone will have a different imei number.

Goodeye · Feb 2, 2013, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ibleedgolden

I'd imagine that you'll get a locked iPhone since unlocking services rely on imei number and your replacement iPhone will have a different imei number.

Not sure for warranties however I have heard in cases of AppleCare replacements when they switch the IMEI it supposedly unlocks your replacement phone. Haven't had a chance to test that though.

Baggio · Feb 2, 2013, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CKohkah

My Unlocked iPhone 5 (That I unlocked from Ebay) is having issues with the lock screen button on the top of the phone. It looks like I;m going to need to make an apple store appointment.

If they end up giving me a new iPhone 5 will the unlock stick when they transfer the phone in their system to the new phone? Or will I have to pay for a new unlock? It wont really isn't a big deal if I have to, I'm just curious.

Anyone have this happen?

The unlock should transfer to the new phone. I have personal had an iPhone 4 replaced and the unlock followed to the new phone/IMEI.

shaguaaa · Feb 2, 2013, 08:44 PM

I don't know. But they seem to work.

People are figuring out how to do it and becoming resellers like crazy. I think the actual cost is like $4-$5.[img]http://www.*******************/control/images/ipad[/img]

Goodeye · Feb 2, 2013, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by shaguaaa

I don't know. But they seem to work.

People are figuring out how to do it and becoming resellers like crazy. I think the actual cost is like $4-$5.Image

Yes but technically it's now illegal. Just playing devils advocate.

Jan 29, 2013, 08:25 PM	#665
badassdes macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA	I unlocked my iPhone 5 with 'unlock fusion' back in September. My question is, if I want to update to iOS 6.1 and do a fresh restore for the upcoming JB, will my phone still be unlocked? __________________ MacBook Pro 15" iPhone 5 iPad2 16GB
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Jan 29, 2013, 09:38 PM	#667
badassdes macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA	Thank you. Is the 'unlock Fusion" a factory unlock? Sorry for my newbieness... __________________ MacBook Pro 15" iPhone 5 iPad2 16GB
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badassdes macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA	Thank you both (Baggio & Applejuiced). __________________ MacBook Pro 15" iPhone 5 iPad2 16GB
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Jan 18, 2013, 10:52 PM	#651
vietalogy macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2006	Wonder if this has to do with the new law that was suppose to start Jan 1 about unlocking?
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Jan 24, 2013, 02:38 PM	#654
google macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2007	It could be due to this http://bgr.com/2013/01/24/smartphone...medium=twitter why you will not be able to unlock from ebay anymore or 3rd party
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Jan 24, 2013, 07:52 PM	#657
saud0488 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2011	I don't think it'll stop these services from running. I've contacted a few and they all say it won't affect them. unlocking contract phones is what this law seems to be concerned with
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Jan 28, 2013, 01:25 PM	#660
wenglish macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2008	This is an opportunity for the unlocking providers to make even more money by charging to re-lock iPhones that were previously unlocked (apparently) in contravention of the TOS, before the Phone Police come and take them away. I believe I removed the tag off a mattress once, but I got away with it (unless the Mattress Police are reading this thread). I think I'll scuttle my plan to move my remaining two lines (of three) to AT&T on iPhones as the primary motivator was the continued existence of cheap (and legal) unlocks. I'll either switch to Verizon iPhones, or the always-unlocked Nexus 4 and stay with T-Mobile. Sheesh!
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Jan 28, 2013, 02:34 PM	#661
oj in compton macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2013	So is unlock_fusion no longer offering unlocks for at&t iPhones? His eBay page says he is on vacation until the 27th, and it's now the 28th. (should clarify that mine were purchased in 2011)
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Jan 29, 2013, 06:55 PM	#663
dranakin macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2005	But this change just refers to new devices purchased after the 26th and unauthorized unlocks, right? I can still go through AT&T (http://www.att.com/deviceunlock) to unlock my previously purchased iPhone?
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Feb 2, 2013, 04:45 PM	#670
CKohkah macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2008	My Unlocked iPhone 5 (That I unlocked from Ebay) is having issues with the lock screen button on the top of the phone. It looks like I;m going to need to make an apple store appointment. If they end up giving me a new iPhone 5 will the unlock stick when they transfer the phone in their system to the new phone? Or will I have to pay for a new unlock? It wont really isn't a big deal if I have to, I'm just curious. Anyone have this happen?
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Feb 2, 2013, 08:44 PM	#674
shaguaaa macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2013	I don't know. But they seem to work. People are figuring out how to do it and becoming resellers like crazy. I think the actual cost is like $4-$5.[img]http://www.*******************/control/images/ipad[/img]
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