Unlocking iPhone 4 from the operator. How to unlink an old iPhone from an operator without a SIM card from the ATT operator
Qualified technicians are able to unlink a smartphone from an operator in just an hour, or maybe faster. We unlock iPhones for absolutely all models.
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Unlinking an iPhone from an operator and prospects for a successful outcome
The repair center for Apple equipment - "PlanetIPhone" - unlinks the iPhone from the operator, with a direct request to Apple to change the status of the iPhone. We are able to unlock the device after using it with almost any mobile operator, such as Orange (France) or Vodafone (England). Please note that the unlock period takes from 3 to 30 days - everything here is strictly individual! Much depends on the company to which the iPhone is tied and the employees who have access to the Apple database. This is the decisive factor in unlocking an iPhone by IMEI.
Hardware decoupling of iPhone from the operator (hardware unlock)
Hardware unlocking an iPhone is a method that requires the use of specialized tools or equipment. Such methods can be deception of a smartphone through a SIM card (Multi-SIM) or various substrates for a normal SIM card. The most popular method of unlocking an iPhone is to use a special Gevey sim SIM tray.
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Phones of the “IPhone 5s” series, 8-megapixel monsters, with a gigabyte of RAM and a fingerprint scanner, are incredibly popular even today, when the “sixth iPhone” was born. However, it is not surprising, because this model is really excellent in all respects, but like all other models, it also has one drawback - the price...
Briefly about the unlocking: What is it and how does it manifest itself?
Trying to save money, many people buy a phone from abroad, without thinking about the possible consequences of such a purchase, dreaming only of picking up the device as soon as possible. And everything would be fine, but most often such foreign devices end up being incapacitated due to being tied to a foreign country, or more precisely, to a foreign operator, from whom it was once purchased by the previous owner at a discount under the contract. From the moment this problem was discovered, a series of new troubles began, the main one of which was the need for an unlock.
In general, unlocking an IPhone 5s is not a simple procedure and requires considerable time and financial investment. A simple user cannot cope with it, because to do this, you need to contact the operator to whom the device is locked, and this could be an English operator, American, French or something else, and then also beg for unlocking in “special” ways. Plus, such an iPhone 5s unlock is only available when the device has a clean IMEI, when the operator to which it is locked is known, and when the contract has already expired. Otherwise, the procedure becomes much more complicated...
iPhone Lock Symptoms...
Finding out that an iPhone 5s unlock is required as such is quite simple, and you don’t need to take any action for this, because the phone simply gives an error when you connect a SIM card from a national Russian cellular operator to it - “ SIM card is invalid" At the same time, the error will not allow you to activate the phone through iTunes - additional information and a native (contract) SIM card will be required.
How to unlock iPhone 5s?
In total, there are two ways to unlock an iPhone 5s:
1 way
With a request to unlock the iPhone 5s, initially clarifying the IMEI and checking it for presence in the “black list”, checking the contract (finding out the operator, if unknown), and other related procedures. The duration of such unlocking can reach up to a month, depending on the operator, and the price reaches quite considerable figures. But if the “Unlock 5s” status exists, then no one and nothing can cancel it. Example cost of services in our service center:
| Operators | Cost, rub | Average term |
| USA AT&T | from 1000 | from 3 hours |
| USA Sprint | from 2000 | 3-15 working days |
| USA T-mobile | from 4500 | 10-20 working days |
| UK Vodafone | from 2600 | 10-20 working days |
| UK Orange/T-Mobile/EE | from 2000 | 10-2 0 working days |
| UK O2 | from 2000 | 4-15 working days |
| Japan Softbank | from 5000 | 10-25 working days |
— The list of operators is incomplete
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Step 2. In field Are you an AT&T wireless customer?, you must press NO
Step 3. Enter imei from your phone and captcha. You can find the IMEI on the SIM card, in the phone in the activation mode in the lower left corner, press the I button, and the IMEI will be displayed, also if there is a box you can find it on the box and in newer models the IMEI is on the back side of the case.
Step 4. You need to check the box: Yes, I’ve read the legal stuff and agree to the device unlock eligibility requirements.
Step 5. Click NEXT
Step 6. Fill in: First Name, Last Name, Phone Number and Email - and send the data.
Step 7 After sending the data, the site will write that you need to go to your email and confirm the data, go to your email and wait for the button: confirm
text of the letter:
IMEI:0129620029366xx
Request number: NUL7141922267xxHi, Dmitry.
Thank you for contacting AT&T about unlocking your device.
Please confirm the request within the next 24 hours, or the request will be cancelled.
For more information about unlocking a device, check out our device unlock support page.
Thanks for choosing us,
AT&TThis is an automated email. If you reply to this address, we won’t get it.
Step 8 After that, you will be redirected to the page: thanks, with the following text:
Your unlock request is in review now. Please allow two business days to process it.
We’ll send you an email message soon with the status of your request, or check it yourself on the Device Unlock Status Portal .
Remember that your request number is NUL7141922267хх. Please keep this information for future reference.
Step 9 Now you need to wait about 48 hours and they will answer you, you can also check the status of your request at this address: https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/request/#/status
Step 10 When everything is successful, you will receive the following letter:
Unlock request number: 2024227471
Thank you for contacting AT&T about unlocking your mobile device.
Congratulations! Here are your unlock instructions:
For iOS 7 or later devices, please turn off Find My iPhone before unlocking your device.
Once you have received the email confirming AT&T has approved and processed your unlock request, follow these instructions to complete the unlock for your device.
Using a Non-AT&T SIM Card:
1. Remove your SIM card and insert the new SIM card.
2. Complete the setup process.
Using an AT&T SIM Card:
1. Back up your iPhone.
2. When you have a backup, erase your iPhone.
3. Restore your iPhone from the backup you just made.
Questions? Please call 800.331.0500, or dial 611 from your AT&T wireless phone.Sincerely,
The AT&T Customer Care Team
Congratulations, you can activate your iPhone.
For those who still have questions, they can ask them on our forum or in the comments to this topic, but it’s better on the forum.))
I can say with confidence that iPhone 6, iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone 7, iPhone 4, iPhone 4s, iPhone 6s, iPhone 7 plus…. can be found, not just stolen. Why?
Because one day, in a hurry, I simply forgot mine in a cafe and realized it at home, 3 hours later.
My friend also lost his and undoubtedly someone found him. Where am I going with this? I just read “flattering comments” on articles on how to unlock a found iPhone.
What fell was lost. It’s a pity, of course - such devices are expensive, but as one writer said, if you knock out an eye, don’t cry, but be happy that you didn’t knock out two.
What I mean is that if you lost your phone, it wasn’t taken away from you, so it’s not the fault of the finder that someone lost it.
Keeping the phone you find (if you can) or returning it to the owner is a matter of conscience and decency.
If you find it, you can leave it - there will be no sin, but be sure to imagine a picture of how you would feel if you had to give up many benefits for a year and lose your “treasure” in a week.
Is it possible to unlock a found iPhone at home with the Find My Phone function enabled?
When the Find My Phone mode is turned on, it is impossible to reflash, restore or update it through iTunes.
When the “Find my phone” mode is turned on, after flashing the firmware, an activation lock is activated, which cannot be bypassed without knowing the data.
To disable it, you will need an Apple ID and password from the account in which this mode was disabled.
If you don’t have such data, and after flashing the firmware you will be asked for it when you first log in, then you can give this iPhone to a small child to be torn to pieces.
On the one hand, this is good, but on the other hand, the real owner can get into such a situation.
The bottom line is that the device is blocked on the Apple server and no manipulation of the phone will help you.
You need to contact Apple technical support and convince them that the device belongs to you.
Then they will unlock it. How you will prove this is up to you, but if you have documents, then there will be no problems.
If the phone is marked as stolen or lost by the real owner, then your best bet is to think about how to get it back (possibly for a reward).
If you can’t find the owner, then try selling it for parts. If the device is undamaged, and for the latest model, you can get pretty good money at repair shops.
You can also find “help” on the Internet, but there are quite a few scammers there (some forge a check and contact Apple to remove the block.
A pirated option to unlock a found or second-hand iPhone with a blocked apple id function
“I forgot my iPhone lock code” is a statement that often appears among the problems of Apple phone users.
What to do when the lock code slipped out of our heads or you found it or bought it second-hand?
When you buy an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, you get a tool to track and control the device remotely.
This is the Find My iPhone feature. With this function, you can be sure that your lost smartphone can be found on the map or, in case of theft, blocked.
Here we come to the most important question. Often on Olx and other sites you can buy cheap iPhones that have a lock.
They are described as "not turning on" etc. The phones are cheap, and sellers often don't explain the point and lie, claiming that they can be easily unlocked. Of course, you cannot return the product after purchasing it.
If you have already become a buyer of a locked iPhone and are wondering how to remove the lock, I have bad news. Officially it cannot be unlocked.
A phone with an iCloud Apple ID lock is 99% stolen. Stories that sellers say that “The previous owner forgot to give me the iCloud password” are most often made out of thin air.
Often, in addition to iCloud blocking, the phone is also blocked using the IMEI code and also a police report after the theft.
Remember that by purchasing stolen goods, under the law, you are an accomplice to the crime.
Of course, the Internet does not know the concept of a vacuum, and hackers have long decided to answer the question “Locked phone - how to deal with it?”
They developed the "DoulCi" tool shortly after the release of iOS version 7. How does doulCi work? You need to download the appropriate software package and then run DoulCi HostSetup, which will create a virtual server on your computer.
During this time, disconnect from the Internet and disable all antivirus programs.
The next step is to launch the doulCi iCloud Unlocker program and connect your iPhone using a USB cable to your computer.
This way, you can unlock iCloud and sign in to the new account you created.
Of course, such decisions are risky. There is no guarantee that doulCi will work with the latest versions of iOS, in addition, Apple, along with subsequent versions of iOS, removes vulnerabilities in the system.
Moreover, as I wrote earlier, it is immoral and illegal to use someone else's phone that has been stolen.
If, in addition to iCloud blocking, there is also an IMEI blocking, you will not be able to use the iPhone even after successfully connecting to doulCi. Therefore, it is worth checking the IMEI before purchasing.
When Apple released iOS 8 (specifically iOS 8.3), there was another way to remove iCloud lock for free. Of course, also without a guarantee that it will work.
One Internet user discovered that iCloud can be bypassed using DNS. The user needed to change the DNS addresses to 78.109.17.60.
Sometimes this process even had to be done several times. Of course, the phone must be restored to factory settings.
Only this is not a complete bypass of the blocking. When connected to an external server, you can watch YouTube, videos, play games, listen to music or change settings. Only you couldn't use phone and text messages.
Summarizing a record: how to unlock a found iPhone
I have described known ways to bypass the blocking, but you will probably find many more on the Internet.
In the end, I warn you to contact various companies that charge money for unlocking a found iPhone.
Most often, these are ordinary scammers who just want to scam gullible people. Don't get caught. Good luck.
Today, the American smartphone iPhone is one of the most in-demand and, therefore, popular mobile devices. And this is understandable, because this gadget is distinguished by its high quality, ability to solve many problems, and most importantly, simplicity. And if for American and European users there are almost no disadvantages to the iPhone 5s, then here in the CIS countries things are worse.
Some iPhone models are only tied to a specific mobile operator. As a result, the owner of the gadget cannot use the services of other operators. But this problem also has a solution, which is called “unlocking”.
iPhone unlocking is performed in various service centers and workshops. But you can also do this yourself. We suggest you read the instructions that will help you with this procedure and help you unlock your iPhone 5s.
What is unlocking and how to eliminate the disadvantage of the gadget?
iPhone unlocking is an important process that helps solve the “one carrier” problem. It also helps if the iPhone does not see the SIM card. What stages does this operation include? The first step to unlocking is to install the well-known Jailbreak.
This utility allows the user to gain access to full control of the phone. In addition, Jailbreak helps in installing themes for the iOS operating system, other shortcuts, screen swipe options, and colors. And this program will also help us unlock iPhone 5s.
The second step is to install the UltraSnow application, with the help of which the iPhone is unlocked - the block on the functioning of other mobile operators is removed. The unpleasant thing is that the program may not work on all new firmware, since the protection is constantly being improved and you have to wait for the Ultra Snow update to unlock your iPhone on the new version of iOS.
The gadget can also be unlocked using a program called Turbo SIM. The use of this program affects the settings of the chip that is responsible for receiving mobile networks. If we compare this program with Ultra Snow, then the unlocking stops after rebooting the iPhone 5s.
Therefore, you will have to activate the Turbo SIM program again. After the Turbo SIM program is successfully installed, the smartphone will no longer “recognize” its native SIM card. You shouldn’t be afraid of this, you just need to select the “Emergency call” option and dial 112. After these steps, your native SIM card will be activated.
What are the advantages of Turbo SIM:
- There is no connection to the operating system firmware version;
- Allows you to work with any firmware version;
- A locked iPhone requires software to unlock the gadget.
Disadvantages of Turbo SIM:
- If your mobile operator does not support the “emergency call” feature, then it is better not to start unlocking the iPhone 5s;
- You need to constantly repeat the activation process when the network disappears or the phone reboots.
For example, if you don’t know how to unlock an iPhone 4, then this program will definitely suit you. And if you are the owner of older versions of the smartphone (3g, 3gs), then you will have to try to solve the problem with the help of Ultra Snow. An unlocked iPhone works exactly the same as before the unlock, no software defects appear.
Official iPhone unlocking or how to unlock your gadget without defects
Now the cellular operator can be officially unlocked using Apple settings. And this can be done remotely. After unlocking, the smartphone will not have any defects, and you will be able to fully use the iPhone. Remote unlocking occurs using the gadget's IMEI number, through databases, Apple services and the operator whose iPhone 5s is in a locked state.
But it's not always possible to unlock your iPhone 5s. There are many mobile operators in the world to which it is fashionable to link your phone. And each of them has its own rules, under which the operator can safely forget about the contract.
For example, in Germany, mobile operators Movistar, Vodafone and T-mobile allow you to unlock your phone only after 2 years. After officially unlocking the iPhone 5s operator, you need to connect the smartphone to a personal computer via iTunes. The communicator itself will contact the database, and after several updates a letter will appear on the computer monitor with the text “Your iPhone has been successfully unlocked.
Full unlocking of iPhone 5s includes fixing a problem called “one carrier”. Of course, you can do the unlocking yourself, but you need to be friends with the programs mentioned above, and also strictly follow the procedure. If you don’t have time to deal with your iPhone5s, then you can always entrust this work to professionals from the service center, who will do everything efficiently, for a decent amount.
