How do you know if your iPhone is unlocked if it is not associated with any type of contract or service? Since iOS 17, it is now easier than ever to know if an iPhone is blocked by a carrier or if it is free for us to use with the one of our choice.
Without a doubt, it is a very useful option for the second-hand market, where it is important that the procedure is carried out before the sale. This way we will guarantee that we do not receive any strange fees from any operator.
Simplicity and convenience to find out if an iPhone is unlocked
When we buy an iPhone through an operator, the most common thing is that they configure the device to only accept their SIM cards. This ensures that the iPhone owner does not change cards or switch to another carrier during the permanence period. After this period, by calling the operator from whom we purchased the iPhone, we can unlink it of this obligation to be able to use any card.
Some time ago, checking if an iPhone was tied to a contract with a specific carrier required call the operator or use the IMEI number of the device, a procedure which can sometimes be quite cumbersome. Since iOS 17 the check It’s as easy as accessing the app Settings and let’s check it for ourselves.
The steps to follow are as follows:
- We open the application Settings on our iPhone.
- We entered General.
- We entered Information.
- We consult the section Operator lock. This is where you will find the information and know if there is any type of SIM restriction.
If we bought the iPhone directly from Apple or we have carried out the unlocking process we will see the message appear No SIM restrictions. This means that you can put any card you want without any restrictions of any kind, whether physical or virtual. If, on the other hand, we see the name of an operator appear, this will be the one we will have to contact to carry out the procedure.
It’s that simple. It’s one of those little iOS details that really improves our iPhone user experience. And remember, if your iPhone isn’t unlocked, you can always ask your carrier to help you with the steps needed to unlock it and “plug in” your SIM card.
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