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adammusic

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I dropped my iphone 5. Cracked screen. Phone still works. Im still in contract with at&t (unlimited plan). How do i factory unlock it, so i can get more money for it on ebay. Saw a factory unlocked 16gb iphone 5 sell for 400$. I can get the 5s for 449$.
 
Unfortunately, the prices that the unlocking services are charging has skyrocketed from a few bucks to a hundred--and they are often unreliable now. It's not worth it anymore to increase resale value IMO.
 
I dropped my iphone 5. Cracked screen. Phone still works. Im still in contract with at&t (unlimited plan). How do i factory unlock it, so i can get more money for it on ebay. Saw a factory unlocked 16gb iphone 5 sell for 400$. I can get the 5s for 449$.

When you sign a new contract and upgrade to the 5s, the iPhone 5 will no longer be on contract. At that point AT&T will unlock it for you.
 
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