Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
"Congratulations your iPhone has been unlocked"
- Thread starter BFW122083
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
Just got back from the Palo Alto downtown Apple Store, stock was low so I had to settle for a 32 GB Black. The door lady insisted that the phone would be locked, but I knew better. Just connected to iTunes and BOOM, got the message.
Thanks OP!!
BTW - after this message, I can restore from iCloud and keep my lock, right? Should be unlocked forever and ever and ever?
Thanks OP!!
BTW - after this message, I can restore from iCloud and keep my lock, right? Should be unlocked forever and ever and ever?
Attachments
Last edited:
Considering I have used my 3Gs on TMO for 2.5 years I find the speed acceptable if not a bit slow. I am on wi-fi 85% of the time so it's not an issue for me. I also only pay $6 a month for internet so I don't complain too loudly
No problem! Yes you can restore and everything will be fine. I did it twice because I couldn't believe what I saw the first time lol.
I can happily report that I am home from the Apple store and after tracking down T-Mobile micro sims I am now setting up my new UNLOCKED 32gb white iPhone 4s.
I'm so grateful for this thread and not having to wait weeks to buy my phone.
Thank you to the OP and others that posted about this!
I'm so grateful for this thread and not having to wait weeks to buy my phone.
Thank you to the OP and others that posted about this!
Guys pls, help me out! I am traveling around the US and wondering may i buy iphone 4s at full price without the contract? I dont have a SSN and USA passport. Pls describe how did you buy the iphone in app store? Do u need to show any identity cards or a SSN? Many thanks.
blackhk, just walk in and buy it. Tell them you want an AT&T iPhone 4S, but you don't want to sign or renew a contract. Someone may insist that the phone will be locked to AT&T, just nod and agree and say OK (it's a lie!).
If you pay cash, no ID required. If you pay credit card, just show your driver's license or passport. They will give you a sealed 4S box, and you're done. That's all, I was in and out in 2 minutes at the Apple Store.
If you pay cash, no ID required. If you pay credit card, just show your driver's license or passport. They will give you a sealed 4S box, and you're done. That's all, I was in and out in 2 minutes at the Apple Store.
Thank you I'm here inside the Apple store at Dadeland Mall in Miami, thinking about pulling the trigger.
It should come out to like $801 on my credit cars if I decide to do buy it.
Because the model number corresponds with a locked AT&T iPhone 4s, if--for whatever reason--you need to exchange it, it'll be replaced with a locked phone AT&T phone. With replacements, Apple doesn't distinguish between those who paid full price or not.
Is this not a concern for anyone? Thoughts?
Is this not a concern for anyone? Thoughts?
Those of you who've bought the phone at full retail from an Apple Store...you had to pay sales tax, right?
That's the only reason I want to wait till next month to buy unlocked online. Sales tax where I live is almost 10% so I'd like to save the $60 bucks in taxes.
EDIT: nevermind, just realized apple.com charges tax also
That's the only reason I want to wait till next month to buy unlocked online. Sales tax where I live is almost 10% so I'd like to save the $60 bucks in taxes.
EDIT: nevermind, just realized apple.com charges tax also
Last edited:
Where could you buy it online without sales tax?
Amazon and NewEgg (both no tax in my state) don't carry it.
Apple.com (in November)
EDIT: nevermind, it showed no tax until I went into checkout...sneaky
Last edited:
Unlocked forever?
I bought one of these today based on the postings here on macrumors.
But isn't it possible for AT&T to remotely lock these at a future date? They have all the IMEI numbers, do they not? Just as Sprint is promising to.
I am worried about losing my unlock down the road....
I bought one of these today based on the postings here on macrumors.
But isn't it possible for AT&T to remotely lock these at a future date? They have all the IMEI numbers, do they not? Just as Sprint is promising to.
I am worried about losing my unlock down the road....
The activation status is supposed to get transferred to the new phone. I've heard of people getting factory unlocked phones serviced in the US and receiving an unlocked phone despite having the new one having an AT&T model number
I believe that carriers can relock the phone if they choose to since that is what Sprint is doing with their GSM portion of the iPhone 4S.