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iPhone Unlocks. iPhone Unlocks everywhere?

Tried unlock fusion today. Unlock took about 20 minutes. I was surprised. Did restore and the message in iTunes said unlocked. Now What?
 
Hi all. Is there any way to unlock an Iphone 5 to be used in Brazil? Did you guys try it already? At&t, Verizon?

Thanks
Ricardo
 
Has anyone located a web site that has a sim lock status checker that is accurate with the iPhone 5? All of the sites I have tried are showing locked, even though I got the unlock message from iTunes.

I do trust iTunes but I would like to see a checker show unlocked as well.
 
justinb51 said:
has anyone located a web site that has a sim lock status checker that is accurate with the iphone 5? All of the sites i have tried are showing locked, even though i got the unlock message from itunes.

I do trust itunes but i would like to see a checker show unlocked as well.
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ditto.
 
This might be helpful to some. I unlocked through Unlock Fusion on my initial iphone.

I replaced the phone (new one came today) and I called back about an hour after activating to see if it was showing unlocked on their end.

The rep advised it is unlocked, and I popped in a Tmobile sim to confirm. It says "No Service" but thats because the sim is blank... if it was locked I believe it would say inactive sim.

Saved me $5, I hope it can do the same for those who replace a phone!

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drakestan said:
Can we get someone to edit the title? It's terrible.
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LOL! it would have been funny with the appropiate meme :D

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do i need to activate my phone first before unlock? and if i do, is there anyway i can do it if i have tmobile? thanks
 
I've been browsing this thread for a while now since it started. Can someone please answer a couple of basic questions for me?

1. does this void the warranty or applecare in any way?
2. i'm sure it's slim, but any chance of bricking your phone?
3. so the process is to follow Unlock Fusion's directions, when you get the congats message you restore to factory settings in itunes and the restore from backup?
4. can att relock the phone at a later date?
and lastly
5. is it true that this will be illegal in a couple of months so it's best to do it now?

Please excuse my over concern but i have a 2 day old iPhone 5 and i don't want to screw it up!
 
itsjustmeee said:
I've been browsing this thread for a while now since it started. Can someone please answer a couple of basic questions for me?

1. does this void the warranty or applecare in any way?
2. i'm sure it's slim, but any chance of bricking your phone?
3. so the process is to follow Unlock Fusion's directions, when you get the congats message you restore to factory settings in itunes and the restore from backup?
4. can att relock the phone at a later date?
and lastly
5. is it true that this will be illegal in a couple of months so it's best to do it now?

Please excuse my over concern but i have a 2 day old iPhone 5 and i don't want to screw it up!
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1. No
2. No
3. Yes, but you don't really have to do that. Many are successful just using the unlock code. The BEST way to tell if your phone is unlocked is to use a 'foreign' sim and see if you get an indication that the phone is on that other carrier's network. T-Mob is one I've used.
4. Some have said yes, some have said no. I've never had it actually happen to me.
5. Just more internet crapola...
 
Mliii said:
1. No
2. No
3. Yes, but you don't really have to do that. Many are successful just using the unlock code. The BEST way to tell if your phone is unlocked is to use a 'foreign' sim and see if you get an indication that the phone is on that other carrier's network. T-Mob is one I've used.
4. Some have said yes, some have said no. I've never had it actually happen to me.
5. Just more internet crapola...
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Unfortunately I don't have access to a foreign sim so I'll probably just go through the process.

Thanks for the info.
 
Iphone 5 on Cricket

has anyone unlocked an iphone 5 (cricket wireless USA) via ebay sellers like fusion ?? please please reply with a seller id if you have :( thanks alot im stuck with stupid cricket:confused:
 
chalia said:
has anyone unlocked an iphone 5 (cricket wireless USA) via ebay sellers like fusion ?? please please reply with a seller id if you have :( thanks alot im stuck with stupid cricket:confused:
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No.
The CDMA iPhones like cricked are different and unique with unlocks.
Some don't unlock at all and others the carrier can unlock it but only for outside the US usage.
 
ok so I got sick of the IMEI sites telling my it was locked when I paid for the unlock, and got the message from iTunes, so I went ahead and purchased a T-Mobile prepaid sim. i had to cut it down to size, and it works! (AT&T Iphone 5)
 

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Justinb51 said:
ok so I got sick of the IMEI sites telling my it was locked when I paid for the unlock, and got the message from iTunes, so I went ahead and purchased a T-Mobile prepaid sim. i had to cut it down to size, and it works! (AT&T Iphone 5)
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There you go.
Dont listen to IMEI sites, only 100% to verify is stick another sim in.
People go nuts believing those fake IMEI sites. Most are wront and some intentionally tell you its locked so you can use their unlock services.
 
I can confirm... no need to do a restore.

I popped in a Tmobile sim, before unlocking my iPhone 5. No work. I bought a code from fusion and he unlocked it. I popped in Tmobile Sim and waited a minute and it worked. I didn't even connect my phone to itunes. No need to even restart the phone.
 
Mikebuzzsaw said:
I can confirm... no need to do a restore.

I popped in a Tmobile sim, before unlocking my iPhone 5. No work. I bought a code from fusion and he unlocked it. I popped in Tmobile Sim and waited a minute and it worked. I didn't even connect my phone to itunes. No need to even restart the phone.
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checked with fusion on ebay.. cricket iphone 5 cannot be unlocked to use in the US.. waiting and hoping for a JB soon
 
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