How to get your phone SIM unlocked
Unlocking your phone is just as straightforward as when you enter an unlock code. However, it is imperative to have adequate knowledge on your phone before you can unlock your phone SIM. In this article we will show you how you can do this for free.
Is your phone already unlocked?
eBay
or Amazon
or the company that manufactured it as an "international version." While it's not every company that wants to sell locked phones, some others actively advertise themselves as solutions to locked. Check if your phone is locked or not before you make any further attempt.
Verizon phones are also usually network unlocked as they use a network configuration which does not have user-accessible SIM card for 3G data (CDMA) and voice but they use a standard SIM card for the 4G LTE connection. The agreement Verizon had with the U.S. government made the former to lease the spectrum they use for LTE, so they do not block any device from the use of that network part. This led to the sale of unlocked phones. Even though Sprint is extricated from these regulations, they also sell some phones that have been unlocked. Others will require to be opened the "usual" way. Some of the so-called usual way is the use of free sim unlock, free IMEI unlock code or free phone unlock service that can be found online.
It is noteworthy that while a phone from Sprint
or Verizon
may be SIM unlocked, it still doesn't guarantee its compatibility with an MVNO, AT&T or T-Mobile. While some may, others may not, and some require a bit of hackery because of the locked APN. This will require the owner of the phone to look for a way to unlock the sim, IMEI or phone to bypass the locked status. There are free or paid sim unlocking services online that offers this kind of thing. Most phones sold at the AT&T or T-Mobile store are SIM-locked to their network. The same also goes for Canadian carriers.
Your carrier can unlock your phone
Use of an unlock code
This is the best method to get your phone SIM unlocked. It works thus:
U.S. and Canadian laws declare that a carrier has to unlock your phone once you fulfill some specific requirements. To start the process, inform your carrier you will require them to unlock your phone. Once you've satisfied their spelled-out requirements, you will be given an unlocking code. Insert a SIM card for a distinct network in the phone, and it will request for that code. Input it (sometimes you might need a reboot), and the phone should recognize the SIM. You don't have to use your SIM card for unlocking compulsorily; you can get a friend's own.
You can even do all this through a carrier app that has been installed on your phone, so it is advisable to check if you'd instead not call anyone.
You might need to insert network (APN) settings for the new network, but some "big" network operators usually have an APN setting in the system software that is automatically used.
However, your carrier might withhold any form of help to unlock your phone. There are some rules about those qualified to get an unlock code. If you fall under any kind of finance contract for the phone, you may be denied an unlock code. While these rules differ from carrier to carrier, universally, you will be required to have a good standing account, have had the phone for a specific length of time, and any other thing considered a good reason for the network getting your phone unlocked. You can always consider another option. Some of this option is safe and easily accessible, plus they offer Free SIM Unlock, IMEI unlock or phone unlock.
Most network carriers in the US and around the world, make it difficult for their subscribers to unlock their devices. They will make the process difficult even when you are beyond the contract period. After contract period, the network is obliged to unlock your phone quickly and for free by making a request over the phone or visiting one of their stores.
Use an unlocking service
Choose your Factory SIM Unlocking company carefully. Many online providers do not have the depth of services and sources or the knowledge to unlock your device in a timely manner, if they can even do it at all. You may spend your valuable time and money and still they may not be able to unlock your device. We have partnerships with many reputed wholesale unlockers and we can bring you services and prices that most others cannot.
Also you will NOT find any online SIM unlocking providers who provide this service for free. Our service on the other hand is absolutely free for AT&T devices with clean IMEI status. We unlock hundreds of devices on a daily basis for our customers for FREE. In fact we encourage you to use the free service if your phone is locked with AT&T and we will do our best to unlock it for you.
FREE IMEI AT&T Unlock Code
On this page, we offer to free AT&T unlock code. This is for both Android based phones as well as Apple iPhones. Note that this service will only work for you if your phone is "Out of Contract" and status is clean. The orders you place in free service often have low success rates, take longer to get unlocked and have limited slots daily. If you need your mobile phone unlocked as fast as possible and with guaranteed success rates, consider the paid service. In case you have placed your order previously in free service, and you couldn't find a code, then you will be unable to resubmit your request, and you can only get it unlocked using paid service. A premium unlock service gives you peace of mind and 100% chance of a working code; anything else is money back guarantee. Promptly click on the "Unlock Phone" icon to place the order of your choice.
FREE ANDROID APP for SIM UNLOCK
For users that have Android phones, you can use our FREE android app on Google PlayStore and this will give you access to unlock unlimited AT&T devices at no cost as well as enable you to check status on IMEI’s of multiple devices that you, your family or friends have. Click here. to download and use our highly rated Google PlayStore app(4.7* rating as of this writing) based on over 8,000 real customer reviews.