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ryansebiz

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Apr 7, 2008
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Here's how to unlock your iPhone with a single SIM (updated for iOS 7):

  • If your locked AT&T iPhone is near its contract expiration go here: https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/client/en_US/termsAndCondition
  • Fill out the form, ignore the AT&T Account Passcode and click "Submit"
  • In a few minutes you'll receive an email confirmation from AT&T that says "We have reviewed your request and confirmed that the device may be unlocked."
  • Wait 24 hours before proceeding to the next steps
  • If you have another carrier contact them to unlock your iPhone when your contract has ended
  • On your iPhone tap Settings
  • Scroll down and tap iCloud
  • Disable Find My iPhone
  • Remove your iPhone's SIM (you can use a straightened paperclip or push pin)
  • Connect your iPhone to your computer's USB cable
  • In iTunes under "Backups" > "Automatically Back Up" click "This computer" (not "iCloud")
  • Click "Back Up Now"
  • In the menu bar click "File" > "Devices" > "Transfer Purchases from 'your iPhone'"
  • Click "Restore iPhone" (not "Restore Backup") and click "Restore"
  • iTunes will display the message "There is no SIM card installed in the iPhone you are attempting to activate. Please disconnect and insert a SIM card in the iPhone."
  • Disconnect your iPhone from the USB cable
  • Insert your iPhone's SIM
  • Wait a minute for your iPhone to display the "Hello" message
  • If it's still stuck on the "No SIM Card Installed" message power off and power on your iPhone
  • Connect your iPhone to your computer's USB cable
  • iTunes will display the message "Congratulations, your iPhone has been unlocked."
  • Click "Continue"
  • Ensure "Restore from this backup" is checked and click "Continue"
  • Wait about an hour for the restore to complete
  • On your iPhone tap Settings
  • Scroll down and tap iCloud
  • Enable Find My iPhone

Enjoy your new carrier options :D
 
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