Is there an app for this?

[iLikeHorses]

So, I was shopping around for iPhone 4s' and came to realize I have to buy it factory unlocked to use it on T-Mobile, (My network carrier duh. lol) Anyway, it costs like, $549.00 or something like that. I don't want to pay that much. So I was wondering if there was a way for me to get an iPhone 4s on any carrier and somehow use it on T-Mobile...? Is there an app that I can download or do I HAVE to buy it factory unlocked...? Oh and also, should I get it black or white? Please and thanks. !!

 

[Hexiii]

So, I was shopping around for iPhone 4s' and came to realize I have to buy it factory unlocked to use it on T-Mobile, (My network carrier duh. lol) Anyway, it costs like, $549.00 or something like that. I don't want to pay that much. So I was wondering if there was a way for me to get an iPhone 4s on any carrier and somehow use it on T-Mobile...? Is there an app that I can download or do I HAVE to buy it factory unlocked...? Oh and also, should I get it black or white? Please and thanks. !!

Yes, you have to? There is no app that makes money.

 

[cynics]

To the best of my knowledge your only option is to buy an unlocked iPhone

 

[Bobby.e]

You could buy it. Then jailbreak and unlock it.

 

[iFiend]

You could buy it. Then jailbreak and unlock it.

Except there is no software unlock for the iPhone 4s and the current baseband.

OP- even if you got one from another carrier, I assume because you want to get it cheaper due to a subsidy, you have to sign a contract in order to do so. So you'd be paying for a contract with let's say AT&T, and then you'd have to pay for T-mobile as well. Doesn't make a whole lot of sense.

Don't have the $ to buy one without getting it for less than full retail for factory unlocked? Wait and save up and buy it when you do. The amount of $ you'll save by buying outright will far surpass any amount you'll get by getting a subsidy now.

And if it takes you a few months to get the $, you can then buy an iPhone 5, factory unlocked