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iPhone 5 bought after jan26 2013

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Djakob

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Jul 21, 2013
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Hey guys I wann buy an iPhone 5 which is new in the box the guy said he will unlock the phone for me I'm just wondering will I get into any problems with any carrier for the phone being unlocked I'm not sure on the laws I will be using H2O company for services
The phone is new and it was purchased after Jan 2013
Please let me know if I will fall into any problems in the future or is it the sellers problem thanks
 
The problem is that the phone isn't unlocked,from what I get the seller told him that he will unlock the phone,which means jailbreak.You could run to some troubles because of that software unlock,there is a possibility to lag or....apps crashing but I don't think you'll have problems with connection to any network that's why it's called unlock.It is up to you really,my advice is look for unlocked phone not a jailbroken one,but like I said it's up to you mate.
 
iPhone 5 unlocked

What if I just bought it off him and unlocked it my self with swift unlocks.com website will there be a problem than since the phone was sold after jan 2013
 
I'm sorry, but I'm not following. What does it being sold after Jan 2013 have to do with anything? An iPhone 5 is an iPhone 5?
 
Nyy8 said:
I'm sorry, but I'm not following. What does it being sold after Jan 2013 have to do with anything? An iPhone 5 is an iPhone 5?
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any iphone sold after jan 2013 is illegal to unlock so im just wondering if we still could unlock it and if anyone knows how to do it
 
bjb.butler said:
Source?
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Unlocking cell phones was not exempted from the DCMA during the 2012 exemption cycle.

PsstGreek said:
"Illegal" is a very loose term when it comes to getting iPhones unlocked. You can get it unlocked from www.swiftunlocks.com for $2 (AT&T).
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Currently in the US, a carrier can sue someone that unlocks a phone that is locked to that carrier, so long as the phone was bought after January 26, 2013. It isn't legal anymore.
 
Intell said:
Unlocking cell phones was not exempted from the DCMA during the 2012 exemption cycle.



Currently in the US, a carrier can sue someone that unlocks a phone that is locked to that carrier, so long as the phone was bought after January 26, 2013. It isn't legal anymore.
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Unless the carrier does it, I had my iphone 5 unlocked by AT&T for free, I don't see all the fuss. I think Verizon takes unlock requests as well. I'd never do it through a 3rd party because I wouldn't want to compromise my warranty.
 
Your chances of getting in legal trouble for unlocking your phone are about the same as your chances of hitting the lottery. Also unlocking your phone DOES NOT affect your warranty.

Swiftunlocks.com. $2 nice and easy
 
CEmajr said:
Your chances of getting in legal trouble for unlocking your phone are about the same as your chances of hitting the lottery. Also unlocking your phone DOES NOT affect your warranty.

Swiftunlocks.com. $2 nice and easy
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Still, why pay $$ when your carrier is willing to do it for free?
 
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