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Gevey sim for iPhone 5 is out.

BensonTT

BensonTT

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Hey guys, seems like gevey sim has made a sim unlock for the iphone 5. I never used any kinda sim unlock before so are they reliable? Will it mess up your phone? It's called gevey r-sim 6
 
Not all factory unlocks are that cheap. For Canadian carriers, it's over $100.
 
Factory unlock for me is $150 up since am with Rogers so it's not really worth it
 
BensonTT said:
Hey guys, seems like gevey sim has made a sim unlock for the iphone 5. I never used any kinda sim unlock before so are they reliable? Will it mess up your phone? It's called gevey r-sim 6
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You might be mistaking the IMEI unlock on their site. As far as I can see. They have no Gevey SIM for the iPhone 5 just yet.
 
^^ it's out dude iphone 5 sim unlock. The sim is r-sim 6 it's their on the website gevey.

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Actually the website is gevey3.com , is this like a gevey imitation or something?
 
Yeah, it's IMEI unlock for AT&T iPhones only. Not a hardware Gevey SIM.

Interesting things about their service:

  1. Their website does NOT do any IMEI checking. I put in the IMEI of my already-unlocked iPhone 5, and it just adds it to the cart.
  2. They include a free lighting to USB cable with each unlock order, which is kinda neat.
  3. Interesting bit of language on their site: they claim that for "returns or illegitimate purchases" they can re-lock an iPhone. This would suggest that iPhones, once "factory" unlocked, CAN be re-locked.
 
Waste of cash, factory unlock from Telus in Canada is $35. Only requirement is 90days of service and your account has to be in good standing.
 
scaredpoet said:
Their website does NOT do any IMEI checking. I put in the IMEI of my already-unlocked iPhone 5, and it just adds it to the cart.
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Not a far cry from the many third party unlock checkers returning all iPhones (even factory-unlocked) as "locked," as a ploy to get you to use their unlocking service.

They include a free lighting to USB cable with each unlock order, which is kinda neat.
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That proves they're overcharging for their unlocking service.

Interesting bit of language on their site: they claim that for "returns or illegitimate purchases" they can re-lock an iPhone. This would suggest that iPhones, once "factory" unlocked, CAN be re-locked.
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This is why bona fide factory-unlocked/authorized unlocked iPhones are selling for a bit more (at least on ebay) than "unlocked" iPhones by other means, including third party unlockers.
 
Are there any reception problems if i use a Turbo sim.

I am getting factory unlocked iphone 5 for 38K rupees. whereas the turbo sim unlocked is for 32K.

which one should I go with ?

What are the issues involved with Using Turbo sim/sim hardware unlock.
is it safe. ? and most importantly , can it lead to reception issues .

Please help
 
pranav429 said:
I am getting factory unlocked iphone 5 for 38K rupees. whereas the turbo sim unlocked is for 32K.

which one should I go with ?

What are the issues involved with Using Turbo sim/sim hardware unlock.
is it safe. ? and most importantly , can it lead to reception issues .

Please help
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Get the factory unlock. The turbo sim, while safe, can be locked out on iOS updates, and has in the past. A factory unlock will reamain forever. For a 20% price increase, you have no future headaches.
 
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