The problem with network providers locking handsets to their
networks has been a difficult one with users for some time. There are so many
better options out there if you can find a way around this unjust restriction,
so it’s understandable that you’re making the jump!
Follow every step of this post, and you’ll be able to
break the chain and see what else is out there on the market. Before you get
started you should make sure you can tick off all of the following:
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Have you paid any outstanding amount owed to
AT&T for the use of their network? If not then they won’t allow you to
unlock AT&T iPhone handsets. Make sure the balance is cleared, and you’ll
be able to work your way through the rest of this guide!
·
If you’ve bought your handset from a friend or
online seller, you need to make sure that it hasn’t been reported as stolen or
been linked with any illegal activity. If it has, then it will be blocked, and
you won’t be able to use it no matter what you do!
·
If you have recently upgraded your handset and
now want AT&T to unlock iPhone codes, you’ll need to wait for 14-days
before going ahead. It’ll be worth the wait!
·
Check the AT&T terms and conditions if you
have any issues during the unlocking process. They are helpful and should be
able to answer any network-specific queries or problems you encounter.
There are 3-key ways to get the job done. You can ask
AT&T for help (more on that in a minute) but if you want to be fast, then
take a look at these more advanced options:
The Software Method– A loophole that closed years ago
The Hardware Method– High-risk, low reward option
that kills iPhones
Advanced IMEI Unlock Options– #1 option for the
everyiPhone user
The Software Method: A loophole that may already be
closed to you
There was an unintentional loophole in the hardware of the
iPhone 3G which allowed users to unlock it without having to consult Apple or
their network provider. While it is a neat little trick, I’m going to gloss
over it because it’s so unlikely that you’ll have an iPhone of that vintage
which is still tied to an AT&T contract.
The Hardware option: A high-risk option that will
invalidate your warranty
·
The hardware approach involves working with a
shady character who doesn’t know what they’re doing.
·
The fact that they don’t know what they’re doing
will probably mean that they do more harm than good.
·
When someone does more damage than good in
exchange for money, you always end up paying out even more money to put right
what they’ve done.
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Because they weren’t trained, qualified, or
authorized to carry out the work on your iPhone, they will have invalidated
your warranty.
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When your warranty is invalidated Apple is under
no obligation to help you out free of charge, and you cannot reasonably expect
them to replace your now faulty handset.
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All in all, you’d have saved more time, money,
and effort, if you’d have just sat there on your restrictive monthly contract.
At least you’d still have a working iPhone to text and call your friends with.
Advanced IMEI Unlock Options
The software approach isn’t open to you because you’re not
running with the vintage iPhone 3G, and you’re too sensible to try the hardware
option. That leaves you with the IMEI unlock approach. Luckily
for you, this is the securest one of them all so you shouldn’t have any
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