Very well put.
Out of millions unlocked iphones without any issues that would be the only logical thing that would explain how a few incidents of iphones get relocked again.
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Unlock fusion slow/not working? Swiftunlocks pulls AT&T iPhone unlock service down?
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Very well put.
Out of millions unlocked iphones without any issues that would be the only logical thing that would explain how a few incidents of iphones get relocked again.
The unlocks are stored on apples servers.
When unlocks used to be more expensive, there were a few people who tried to chargeback/scam Chronic's service. I'm pretty sure that Chronic mentioned on his twitter that he relock those scammers.
Also for a company like Apple, I would be surprised if they keep losing data after every crash. It's not just the recently that people have been relocked after using an unlock service; it actually has been happening for a while now. I really doubt Apple is losing that much data for a long period of time. I'm pretty sure if they did, they would have looked into solutions by now.
They also have the same phone number on this website: http://letsunlockiphone5.com/
They also have a Facebook page, but I don't see any customers leaving feedback.
AT&T iPhone Unlocking has resumed, but the prices are higher as of now.
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I wont comment on chronics claim [Not because he's right] - At the end of the day no one is direct - they all claim - ever try putting pressure on the supplier your ordering your unlocks from and have them come back and say "we are working with our supplier or our supplier is down" despite claiming "direct" lol anyway I still think the issue remains with a glitch in the system and I do agree that if apple was loosing data at that high rate we would see more issues but a unlock reversing is a minor issue and its entirely possible that it only occurs due to a glitch in the system every now and then affecting extremely small # of phones [PS Macrumors members do not represent majority]
Technology at the end of the day will have its flaws no matter how much we try to perfect it, so long as its continued to be made by mankind [lol that sounds like something optimus prime would say]
Well add mine to the list of iPhones previously unlocked that have now been re-locked. I'm starting to get the impression this is an issue with more than just a few iPhones.
Swiftunlocks never guaranteed the unlock would be permanent as far as I can remember (and it was cheap), so I'm not really frustrated--but it does illustrate to me that:
1. IMEI unlocks are not necessarily permanent
2. Your iPhone can be re-locked at any time without notice
3. If you want a reliable, unlocked iPhone you'll have to spring for the full price of a true factory unlocked iPhone.
Boooo! It was fun while it lasted.
Nope. I'm the current and original owner of my iPhone 5. My bill has always been paid in full and on time.
I had an iPhone 4 that I paid full price for in canada. I was bought from an apple store and never was locked. It worked fine with my att sim until I did a restore and the phone locked to Rogers. I never used the phone on their network. The apple store couldn't do much to help me even though they saw full priced invoice. Finally had to call apple direct CS and they were able to unlock it.
Phones can relock, even legit unlocked phones.
Phones can relock, even legit unlocked phones.
I'm not sure either but a few glitches with millions of iPhones unlocked and for a $2 price tag.
Still not bad IMO.
It's not just a particular unlockers issue, it could happen with any grey market unlock provider
I'm not sure either but a few glitches with millions of iPhones unlocked and for a $2 price tag.
Still not bad IMO.
It's not just a particular unlockers issue, it could happen with any grey market unlock provider
You're absolutely correct. It is probably still worth it if you get unlocked just before a big trip overseas -- since it seems to take quite an effort to reset a lock. $2 sure beats a $2,000 roaming bill.
AT&T Call
After reading through a lot of information about this subject, and one post in particular, I gave AT&T a call - and I'm in New Zealand. I said I had an iPhone 4 that was bought overseas and I need it unlocked. He asked if I ever had an account with them to which I replied "No". He then told me they do not unlock phones from non-customers.
So now I have just paid $50NZD to try http://atfdl.com/ and see if they can do it, I'll post a reply when any progress is made.
After reading through a lot of information about this subject, and one post in particular, I gave AT&T a call - and I'm in New Zealand. I said I had an iPhone 4 that was bought overseas and I need it unlocked. He asked if I ever had an account with them to which I replied "No". He then told me they do not unlock phones from non-customers.
So now I have just paid $50NZD to try http://atfdl.com/ and see if they can do it, I'll post a reply when any progress is made.
question about using unlockfusion.com
I entered Unlockfusion.com and Swiftunlock.com but it says it costs $39.99 to unlock an at&t iphone 5. How does everyone else get it for only $2? Can someone please include the exact link?
I entered Unlockfusion.com and Swiftunlock.com but it says it costs $39.99 to unlock an at&t iphone 5. How does everyone else get it for only $2? Can someone please include the exact link?
Hello, I have an iphone 4s from ATT, need to unlock it ASAP. Anyone knows any good servises?
"ATFDL is a huge player not only in the Apple ecosystem, but also the unlock business and if we have to fix the market and destroy other business by charging a cheaper price, then we will. And it will happen soon."
Yawn.
Yawn.
$110 for a 5s unlock? No thanks
And you found cheaper and working where exactly?
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They gave me a deal for $59.99. Email them.
I didn't but I'm not a sucker either. I bought my phone out of contract so I could care less. I pity those of you that signed a contract or have a locked phone.
And that's okay! I think everyone has had a different experience with their carrier.
The Scammers At It Still - AVOID SWIFT UNLOCKS DOT COM
Progress - can't unlock
ME: "It didn't unlock my phone, send my a full refund, I went with another service."
SWIFTUNLOCKS: "we dont get a refund as clearly stated in our description."
ME: "I'm going through paypal scammers!"
SWIFTUNLOCKS: "We are not a scammer... Clearly your a RUDE and inconsiderate customer who clearly cant read or response properly!!!"
ME: "You are clearly foreign."
SWIFTUNLOCKS: "I think you are because you cant respond correctly and seem like the ignorant one. Foreign? If California is foreign then maybe you must be from Mars."
ME: "Corrections:
*not scammers
**you're
***can't
****respond"
SWIFTUNLOCKS: "Enjoy talking to spam idiot"
ME: "Your company is breaking child labor laws. Does your dad know you won't be home for dinner because you're emailing hatred at a customer. This is annoying. ****ing learn how to speak English you foreign piece of crap."
SWIFTUNLOCKS: "Maybe learn to read and go to school trash!
Clearly we speak English and respond but seems like your a retard.. Enjoy talking to spam now!"
ME: ""Enjoy talking to spam now!" - What the **** do you think this is supposed to mean?
ME: "You also need some grammar classes, clearly "Maybe learn to read and go to school trash!"; "Clearly we speak English and respond but seems like your a retard..""
SWIFTUNLOCKS: "I have to talk to idiot in that manner since you cant open your eyes and read the model you are paying to unlock.. If you were half as smart as you thought, stop emailing. We have already contacted paypal. We also have home address, (redacted) and we spam you. Looks like a trash dump just like yourself"
ME: "Grammar... You seriously think you are speaking correctly? - "I have to talk to idiot in that manner""
SWIFTUNLOCKS: "blah blah blah....... Must be a wetback or beaner or trailer trash... I can't tell...."
ME: "None of the above actually. That's not my address or my name... It's totally fake, feel free to check."
SWIFTUNLOCKS: "Perfect. Will contact Paypal about that. Must be a scammer who steals credit cards...Thanks for alerting me dumb ass."
ME: "You're welcome. It'll keep your dumb ass from harassing me!"
SWIFTUNLOCKS: "Ok beaner"
ME: "I'm not Mexican, and I'm not entirely sure why you are calling me a beaner..."
SWIFTUNLOCKS: "You act like one.... Cheap, dumb, ignorant and probably smell like ****. "
ME: "Let's start in this order...
1) Cheap - I told you to refund purely out of principle.
2) Ignorant - If you were American you'd know that you are the idiot: You can't speak English to save your life.
3) Smell like **** - Your accent makes you smell like **** by default."
Progress - can't unlock
ME: "It didn't unlock my phone, send my a full refund, I went with another service."
SWIFTUNLOCKS: "we dont get a refund as clearly stated in our description."
ME: "I'm going through paypal scammers!"
SWIFTUNLOCKS: "We are not a scammer... Clearly your a RUDE and inconsiderate customer who clearly cant read or response properly!!!"
ME: "You are clearly foreign."
SWIFTUNLOCKS: "I think you are because you cant respond correctly and seem like the ignorant one. Foreign? If California is foreign then maybe you must be from Mars."
ME: "Corrections:
*not scammers
**you're
***can't
****respond"
SWIFTUNLOCKS: "Enjoy talking to spam idiot"
ME: "Your company is breaking child labor laws. Does your dad know you won't be home for dinner because you're emailing hatred at a customer. This is annoying. ****ing learn how to speak English you foreign piece of crap."
SWIFTUNLOCKS: "Maybe learn to read and go to school trash!
Clearly we speak English and respond but seems like your a retard.. Enjoy talking to spam now!"
ME: ""Enjoy talking to spam now!" - What the **** do you think this is supposed to mean?
ME: "You also need some grammar classes, clearly "Maybe learn to read and go to school trash!"; "Clearly we speak English and respond but seems like your a retard..""
SWIFTUNLOCKS: "I have to talk to idiot in that manner since you cant open your eyes and read the model you are paying to unlock.. If you were half as smart as you thought, stop emailing. We have already contacted paypal. We also have home address, (redacted) and we spam you. Looks like a trash dump just like yourself"
ME: "Grammar... You seriously think you are speaking correctly? - "I have to talk to idiot in that manner""
SWIFTUNLOCKS: "blah blah blah....... Must be a wetback or beaner or trailer trash... I can't tell...."
ME: "None of the above actually. That's not my address or my name... It's totally fake, feel free to check."
SWIFTUNLOCKS: "Perfect. Will contact Paypal about that. Must be a scammer who steals credit cards...Thanks for alerting me dumb ass."
ME: "You're welcome. It'll keep your dumb ass from harassing me!"
SWIFTUNLOCKS: "Ok beaner"
ME: "I'm not Mexican, and I'm not entirely sure why you are calling me a beaner..."
SWIFTUNLOCKS: "You act like one.... Cheap, dumb, ignorant and probably smell like ****. "
ME: "Let's start in this order...
1) Cheap - I told you to refund purely out of principle.
2) Ignorant - If you were American you'd know that you are the idiot: You can't speak English to save your life.
3) Smell like **** - Your accent makes you smell like **** by default."