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Carrier Unlock your AT&T Next Device or Device still in contract for FREE (YMMV)

Thanks OP, this just worked for me.

I just bought an iPhone 6 64GB (AT&T) off swappa last week. Owner claimed he bought it on his account via 2 yr contract.. figured I'd try it anyway and BAM- approved in 24hrs :cool:

Not like it matters since I'm using it on AT&T and dont plan to travel or switch carriers.. I just like knowing its unlocked ;)
 
cirial said:
Not like it matters since I'm using it on AT&T and dont plan to travel or switch carriers.. I just like knowing its unlocked ;)
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Higher resale value. I sold my 2 iP5s for about $50 more than I would have if they were locked to AT&T. ymmv.
 
JulesJam said:
No.

No, you can b/u through iTunes, reset the device, restore from the b/u thru iTunes and you will get the congrats you are unlocked message.
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Well I gather backing up in iCloud and then wipe and restore iOS in iTunes and then restore backup from iCloud would yield the same results.
 
MaskedCarrot said:
Well I gather backing up in iCloud and then wipe and restore iOS in iTunes and then restore backup from iCloud would yield the same results.
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Yes. After the restore is complete in iTunes, you'll receive the unlock message in iTunes. You can restore your backup either way.
 
Success

Tried both current customer and GoPhone options and both requests were successful. Got both email messages in less than 24 hours.

Now my iPhone 6 Plus is unlocked and it's only the 4th month of my renewed traditional 2-year contract (not Next or Mobile Share) with AT&T.

Thanks for the tip!
 
mine is not working. it gives me that you havent fulfilled the contract! tried it as current customer as well as the go phone.
 
tried 10 times, same thing

Unfortunately, your unlock request was denied because:
You haven’t fulfilled your service contract.
 
Still waiting for my third try of the prepaid option. Been a day and a half! Hopeful!
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Ugh denied again.. Just gotta keep tryin I suppose...
 
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Make sure you check your email immediately after submitted on the website for a confirmation email that has a link to have to click to confirm you requested the unlock. Both of mine went to my junk mail. But literally seconds after clicking the link I got the email with unlock instructions.

Edit: both of my iPhone 6 units are first time NEXT plans that I received at launch of the 6
 
I send email to Att request unlock my 6 plus yesterday and just receive email said Congrats:p:p:p



Unlock request number: XXXXXXXXX
Thank you for contacting AT&T about unlocking your mobile device.
Congratulations! Here are your unlock instructions:
1. Open iTunes on your Mac or PC and verify that you have Internet connectivity.
2. Ensure the original SIM card that came with this device is inserted in your iPhone.
3. Connect your iPhone using the dock connector to USB cable that came with your iPhone.
4. Backup and restore your iPhone using iTunes. For information on backup and restore, please visit http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414.
5. After restoring, your iPhone will be unlocked.
Additional information on unlocking can be found at http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5014.
Questions? Please call 800.331.0500, or dial 611 from your AT&T wireless phone.

Sincerely,
AT&T Customer Care Team
 
jimmirehman said:
Make sure you check your email immediately after submitted on the website for a confirmation email that has a link to have to click to confirm you requested the unlock. Both of mine went to my junk mail. But literally seconds after clicking the link I got the email with unlock instructions.

Edit: both of my iPhone 6 units are first time NEXT plans that I received at launch of the 6
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i did check the email. my 6 plus has been denied couple of times and iphone 6 has no response till yet.
 
After I receive email from ATT for my 6 plus unlock confirm email this morning. I send email to ATT request unlock my wife her phone (Samsung Galaxy 5). I receive email back after 5 mins said was denied. Everyone have any idea ?

We both on next plan and do not know why my 6 plus can be unlock but my wife phone cant:(


Unlock request number: xxxxxxxxxx

Thank you for contacting AT&T about unlocking your AT&T Mobile device.

Unfortunately, your unlock request was denied because:

You have not completed all the payments for your device according to your AT&T Next service agreement.

You can submit a new request once you complete all your device payments.

Questions? Please call 800.331.0500, or dial 611 from your AT&T wireless phone.

Sincerely,
The AT&T Customer Care Team
 
i think the loop hole is closed now. my all requests were denied. or may be i am flagged now!
 
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