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AT&T Will Unlock Off-Contract iPhones Starting Sunday, April 8
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Somebody want to email a proof of purchase for a white iPhone 4S AT&T wouldn't believe I paid full price lol
Would this path to unlock work for a iPhone 4S purchased with 2yr contract last year?
On the line that purchased the iPhone and is under contract, upgrade to a new phone at full price. Cease using the iPhone 4S and request unlock from AT&T. Return full price phone to AT&T for refund. Resume using newly unlocked iPhone 4S.
Or how about for those that have had their iPhone 4S replaced by Apple and are using a phone with new IMEI. Simply cease using the iPhone and use a dummy phone. Request unlock from AT&T and claim it as a purchase via eBay or Craigslist. Once unlocked resume using newly unlocked iPhone 4S.
On the line that purchased the iPhone and is under contract, upgrade to a new phone at full price. Cease using the iPhone 4S and request unlock from AT&T. Return full price phone to AT&T for refund. Resume using newly unlocked iPhone 4S.
Or how about for those that have had their iPhone 4S replaced by Apple and are using a phone with new IMEI. Simply cease using the iPhone and use a dummy phone. Request unlock from AT&T and claim it as a purchase via eBay or Craigslist. Once unlocked resume using newly unlocked iPhone 4S.
Exegesis48: did AT&T Tech Support asked you for personal info regarding your past contract. the thing is that I bought my iPhone 4 from a friend in the US. I can do it myself or my friend is the only one that can unlock the iPhone??
no they don't ask personal info, just tell them it is contract free
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My call was handled as being in relation to my current AT&T account. I gave them my phone number and various other account details prior to the unlock request.
I would just like to thank all you dishonest lying ***holes for abusing this policy so badly in the first 24hrs that its sure to be canceled in record time .
Anyone want to start placing bets on how long it will be before apple & at&t reverse this new policy.
Anyone want to start placing bets on how long it will be before apple & at&t reverse this new policy.
I would just like to thank all you dishonest lying ***holes for abusing this policy so badly in the first 24hrs that its sure to be canceled in record time .
Anyone want to start placing bets on how long it will be before apple & at&t reverse this new policy.
They won't cancel it. If anything, they'll relax the terms - I'm pretty sure the only reason they opened up unlocks is because Verizon and Sprint offer them. Once the hype of the AT&T unlocks dies down, people will be clamoring for on-contract unlocks (which really they should do since the rest of their phone can be unlocked on-contract).
At worst, I can see AT&T maybe tightening the verification procedure
Wow. AT&T is only locking phones not tied to a contract. Why should a phone that has paid off its subsidy not be entitled to unlocking. Heck, the real question is... why did it take this long?!I would just like to thank all you dishonest lying ***holes for abusing this policy so badly in the first 24hrs that its sure to be canceled in record time .
Anyone want to start placing bets on how long it will be before apple & at&t reverse this new policy.
Michael
Would someone with an account be willing to try pushing mine through again? I tried calling CS yesterday but I'm doubtful that it will be successful or that I went through the right process since I am not an AT&T customer and got the phone off eBay. I'd really really really appreciate it.
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When I called, they only asked me for my name, IMEI, state that I live in, and my email address...
Got a case number with a resolution date of april 17th, but said I could get an email with unlock code/instructions as soon as 48-72 hours...
Good standing means you've met contractual agreements.
AT&T has another phrase they use: current and in good standing
(eg: http://www.att.com/esupport/article...Account+Manager+from+your+TV#fbid=m9qtlOmQXNx)
If good standing implied current then this phrase would be redundant.
In addition, the press release stated:
The only requirements are that a customer’s account must be in good standing, their device cannot be associated with a current and active term commitment on an AT&T customer account, and they need to have fulfilled their contract term, upgraded under one of our upgrade policies or paid an early termination fee.
I'm pretty sure early termination fees only occur when you're closing an account.
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Thanks you Alexcrazy.... can someone tell me where to contact AT&T Chat room or else??
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GreemMonster: can you send me their telephone NUmber??
Alright so here's my story. I called twice; once to unlock my iPhone 3GS, and another to unlock my sister's iPhone 3GS. Both calls successful in creating a case.
I NEVER had an account with AT&T. My sister and I both got iPhones off craigslist, etc, solely for use with T-Mobile.
I used Skype to call 1-800-3310500, then pressed 1, then pressed 0 to get to an AT&T service representative.
The first thing they ask is for your AT&T Wireless number.
Since I don't have an AT&T number, I replied "Sorry I don't currently have an AT&T account; I'm calling just to ask a question."
Then they ask for a phone number in case the call gets disconnected. I give them my T-Mobile cell number in both cases, but I guess any phone number should be fine.
They then asked what I would like to inquire about.
I reply (something along the lines of), "I have an old iPhone lying around [that a friend gave me, or whatever excuse], and I heard that AT&T is able to unlock iPhones now. I would like to know if I could get mine unlocked even though I don't currently have an account with AT&T."
They reply that it should be fine. Asked for my name, email, and IMEI. They don't do the unlock right away though; they say they submit a case to their "unlocking team", and they say it should be resolved by April 17.
The same thing happened for both phone calls in a row. No rejections (unlike other people. I must be lucky ).
If others are in the same situation as me (iPhone from craigslist, no AT&T account, etc), you should try to give them a call!!! It could work
I NEVER had an account with AT&T. My sister and I both got iPhones off craigslist, etc, solely for use with T-Mobile.
I used Skype to call 1-800-3310500, then pressed 1, then pressed 0 to get to an AT&T service representative.
The first thing they ask is for your AT&T Wireless number.
Since I don't have an AT&T number, I replied "Sorry I don't currently have an AT&T account; I'm calling just to ask a question."
Then they ask for a phone number in case the call gets disconnected. I give them my T-Mobile cell number in both cases, but I guess any phone number should be fine.
They then asked what I would like to inquire about.
I reply (something along the lines of), "I have an old iPhone lying around [that a friend gave me, or whatever excuse], and I heard that AT&T is able to unlock iPhones now. I would like to know if I could get mine unlocked even though I don't currently have an account with AT&T."
They reply that it should be fine. Asked for my name, email, and IMEI. They don't do the unlock right away though; they say they submit a case to their "unlocking team", and they say it should be resolved by April 17.
The same thing happened for both phone calls in a row. No rejections (unlike other people. I must be lucky
).If others are in the same situation as me (iPhone from craigslist, no AT&T account, etc), you should try to give them a call!!! It could work
A no contract phone should already be unlocked. If it wasn't, you were ripped off.
Outside USA
I bought a full paid iPhone 4 in SFO, but i never used it as I had to fly back to India. Hence I have never had any relation with AT&T, no AT&T phone number, am not in USA (not even a US citizen), and have my phone locked to AT&T.
Could someone help me unlock my phone? I will be most grateful.
I can send my EMEI numbe to whoever is willing to help
P.S. Its not on any contract.
I bought a full paid iPhone 4 in SFO, but i never used it as I had to fly back to India. Hence I have never had any relation with AT&T, no AT&T phone number, am not in USA (not even a US citizen), and have my phone locked to AT&T.
Could someone help me unlock my phone? I will be most grateful.
I can send my EMEI numbe to whoever is willing to help
P.S. Its not on any contract.
kentsommer, can you help me with unlock my iPhone, please?
I'm from the Netherlands, so call to US is expensive and I have no AT&T account.
Can you send me a PM?
I'm from the Netherlands, so call to US is expensive and I have no AT&T account.
Can you send me a PM?
Doesn't matter, I'm from the Netherlands and using Skype it won't cost you a Euro for what, 20 minutes calling? Also, I've bought it full price at the Apple Store and they would help me if you have your receipt.
I don't have a receipt, because i have bought it from ebay. I don't know the previous owner.
I will try with skype, we will see.
I will try with skype, we will see.
You already have an uncloked iphone, is that what you are saying? Or you bought a carrier locked iphone at the unlocked price? if you owned it since day one and there is no issues with any accounts you have or its been assoicated with then it is a safe asumption that the CSR you spoke to was either just an idiot, misinformed, or most likely just some combination of the two.