Question: Q: how to unlock iPhone 4s with verizon code
I have a pre-paid iPhone 4s with verizon (no SIM card). I called Verizon and I got an «unlocking code» but no instructions on how to do it. What is the procedure to unlocking the phone so I can use it with other carriers? I plan to use it with GMS carriers within USA and abroad.
Posted on Feb 7, 2015 12:05 PM
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I have a pre-paid iPhone 4s with verizon (no SIM card). I called Verizon and I got an «unlocking code» but no instructions on how to do it. What is the procedure to unlocking the phone so I can use it with other carriers? I plan to use it with GMS carriers within USA and abroad.
There is no unlocking code. As far as using a Verizon 4s with GSM carriers within the USA, that will not happen. That device can get the GSM slot unlocked, but it cannot be used with other US domestic carriers. The unlock is international, so it can be used with GSM carriers abroad.
Feb 7, 2015 12:07 PM
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I have a pre-paid iPhone 4s with verizon (no SIM card). I called Verizon and I got an «unlocking code» but no instructions on how to do it. What is the procedure to unlocking the phone so I can use it with other carriers? I plan to use it with GMS carriers within USA and abroad.
There is no unlocking code. As far as using a Verizon 4s with GSM carriers within the USA, that will not happen. That device can get the GSM slot unlocked, but it cannot be used with other US domestic carriers. The unlock is international, so it can be used with GSM carriers abroad.
Feb 7, 2015 12:07 PM
I wonder why the service rep gave me that code when I called customer service. It is still useful to me to unlock the GSM slot for carriers abroad. What do I need to do?
Feb 7, 2015 12:16 PM
Because the service rep you spoke to was completely ignorant.
The SIM slot can be unlocked by Verizon if you are a current Verizon customer in good standing.
Contact Verizon, and if they try to give you an unlock code, escalate the call until you get hold of someone with a clue.
Feb 7, 2015 12:20 PM
I’ve not heard of the carrier providing you with a code, since there is no place to enter/upload any code. What did Verizon tell you about entering this code?
Feb 7, 2015 12:20 PM
I got a six digit code and the service rep told me that I enter the code when I unlock it. However, that Verizon cannot provide instructions for unlocking, that I need to find out what the instructions are by myself.
Thank you for the info. I will contact Verizon again.
Feb 7, 2015 12:47 PM
Feb 7, 2015 12:51 PM
I have a Verizon iPhone 4s which was unlocked for international use by Verizon in 2011. Verizon has recently changed their unlocking policy for the iPhone 4s. See attached screen shots from their site taken on 31 January and 2-February. For a few months, and until 1-February 2015, the policy stated that by the end of January, Verizon would begin unlocking the SIM card at owners’ request. However, I was unable to use a USA GSM SIM in my handset. Any non-USA SIM will roam to USA GSM networks just fine. AppleCare confirmed that the Verizon activation server policy only unlocks my handset for non-USA SIM cards.
Repeated calls to Verizon have only yielded a promise that there will be a bulk unlock of all iPhone 4 and 4s handsets for domestic USA SIM cards by 11-February 2015. I currently have a support case open with Apple about this issue.
Every Verizon CSR (and some AppleCare Agents) stated that my handset is incompatible with USA GSM networks since it is a «CDMA» phone. The A1387 model iPhone was sold to ATT, Sprint, and Verizon in the USA. It is super frustrating to deal with these agents who don’t believe what I am requesting aligns with the Verizon policy change and the mobile network compatibility of my handset.
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Update Галерея: новый iPhone 4 с поддержкой CDMA [Update]
Внимание: далее много фотографий. Следите за трафиком.
Не прошло и получаса, как взволнованные журналисты с презентации Verizon смогли добраться до стендовых образцов нового смартфона компании. Вертели его и так, и эдак. Нашли целых три кардинальных отличия от оригинальной GSM-модели. Об одном мы уже рассказали, но два других заслуживают не меньшего внимания.
Помните слухи о том, что Apple собирались выпустить iPhone без SIM-карты? Так вот, именно эта модель — перед вами. iСкрепка больше не нужна: слота для «симки» уже нет.
Как всегда, репортёры блога Engadget самыми первыми поделились с общественностью фотографиями тестовых моделей нового айфона. Приготовьтесь к созерцанию стеклянно-стального великолепия со всех возможных ракурсов. И маленького сюрприза. Поехали.
Прямо как на китайских копиях
Вот они, новые деления антенны
Кнопки пришлось «подвинуть» вниз
«Помой меня» ©
На этом интересности не закончились. Дело в том, что новый iPhone работает на прошивке iOS 4.2.5, которая отличается от 4.2.1 наличием нового пункта в «Настройках»: Personal Hotspot.
Кстати, новое расположение кнопок регулировки громкости и беззвучного режима потребует создания и приобретения совершенно новых чехлов специально для этой модели. Это один из тех моментов, с которым так или иначе придётся смириться будущим покупателям Verizon-айфона. Впрочем, плюсы обладания именно CDMA-моделью в США пока что в разы перевешивают известные нам негативные моменты. [engadget]
Update: добавлено фото-сравнение с GSM-моделью iPhone 4.
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Verizon has confirmed (here and here) they WILL unlock the SIM on the iPhone 4S, allowing for use of local SIM cards while traveling abroad (no word yet on whether this will allow for use on AT&T and T-Mobile.) This is different than the jailbreak unlocking method; SIM unlocking through Verizon is permanent and will not affect your warranty in any way.
1. Meet the following requirements:
* Must be a Verizon Wireless customer.
* The iPhone 4S being unlocked must be active on a Verizon Wireless line of service.
* The line of service must be active at least 60 days.
* The line of service must be in good standing for the past 60 days.
* Only one SIM Unlock per line every 10 months.
If you don’t meet one or more of the above requirements, call anyway. You may still get lucky.
2. Insert a foreign SIM into the SIM card slot on the side of your phone (only required to confirm that the unlock is successful.)
3. Call 1-800-711-8300 (Verizon Global Support) and ask the representative for a SIM unlock. Occassionally a representative may not know exactly what you are referring to; make sure you are not transferred to a different department. You are in the right place. Explain that they should have a walkthrough on how to do this, and that it allows for the use of local, non-Verizon SIM cards while traveling abroad.
4. Get confirmation from the rep that the unlock has been applied to your account, then check your phone to make sure it recognizes your SIM and can connect (if successful it will roam on AT&T, assuming you are calling from the USA.) You will NOT see an unlock confirmation in iTunes as that is for a factory-applied unlock only.
5. Enjoy your new unlocked iPhone 4S!
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Has anyone done this successfully yet?
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I’m curious about this part of what you said.
«SIM unlocking through Verizon is permanent and will not affect your warranty in any way.»
What does it mean it is permanent. If I’m going on a trip to say australia for two weeks and I unlock it and throw in an australian sim, come home and want to get back on verizon will I need a sim card? I assume the CDMA network will still work since all the components are there?
Assuming I only take 1 international trip every 10 months can I just unlock for while I’m gone then get back on CDMA when I get home? If not what’s the disadavantage?
In other words, is their any downside to unlocking at all?
Also to answer the previous posters question. I highly doubt anyone has tried this since it’s technically impossible for anyone to have had the iPhone 4S for 60 days. In 30-60 days we’ll probably see a lot more people who have done it.
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I’m curious about this part of what you said.
«SIM unlocking through Verizon is permanent and will not affect your warranty in any way.»
What does it mean it is permanent. If I’m going on a trip to say australia for two weeks and I unlock it and throw in an australian sim, come home and want to get back on verizon will I need a sim card? I assume the CDMA network will still work since all the components are there?
That just means that once it’s unlocked, the phone can’t be relocked, even if you do a restore or factory reset. The unlock is tied to your phone’s IMEI number. If you go to Australia, just go into Settings -> Carrier and switch to GSM; when you get back, just switch back to Verizon in your settings. No downside whatsoever.
Assuming I only take 1 international trip every 10 months can I just unlock for while I’m gone then get back on CDMA when I get home? If not what’s the disadavantage?
Unlocking won’t affect the CDMA capability at all. It just means you can use your own SIM while traveling abroad on a GSM network. When you get home and switch back to Verizon, your phone’s GSM portion will still be unlocked for whenever you travel abroad again. No disadvantages whatsoever.
Also to answer the previous posters question. I highly doubt anyone has tried this since it’s technically impossible for anyone to have had the iPhone 4S for 60 days. In 30-60 days we’ll probably see a lot more people who have done it.
You don’t need to own the iPhone for 60 days; you just need to be a Verizon customer for 60 days. People who aren’t new customers can get their iPhone 4S unlocked today.
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YES.. and I tried putting my Swedish sim card in the phone and it come s upp as roaming through T mobile (I guess that is who the swedish provider has a deal with ) and when I make a call my swedish cell number shows up on my caller ID so it absolutely works.
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YES.. and I tried putting my Swedish sim card in the phone and it come s upp as roaming through T mobile (I guess that is who the swedish provider has a deal with ) and when I make a call my swedish cell number shows up on my caller ID so it absolutely works.
Are you doing this in the US? If so, that means it doesn’t have US carriers blocked, which is better than the Droids!
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YES.. and I tried putting my Swedish sim card in the phone and it come s upp as roaming through T mobile (I guess that is who the swedish provider has a deal with ) and when I make a call my swedish cell number shows up on my caller ID so it absolutely works.
Are you doing this in the US? If so, that means it doesn’t have US carriers blocked, which is better than the Droids!
i’ve been waiting at least 4 hours but so far no luck with the unlock . verizon says apple hasn’t provided them with all the codes and it may take a while .. i’m trying to activate it with an at&t sim card, which, according to verizon, should work .. keeping my fingers crossed!
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This sounds good. But what does the limitation of one Unlock per line per 10 months mean? My wife and I both will have Iphone 4S phones on a Shared Family Plan. We will both want to unlock our phones after the 60 days because we often spend time in italy and want to use the local Italy SIM service there. So will be both be able to unlock our phones at the same time? You say that the phones will then stay unlocked—are you sure about that? I’m wondering if that 10 month rule means that you can only request an unlock every 10 months, meaning that the phone becomes locked again after a short period of time. I’m wanting to be sure about this because being able to use the 4S unlocked abroad is really the only reason we are switching from AT&T.
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This sounds good. But what does the limitation of one Unlock per line per 10 months mean? My wife and I both will have Iphone 4S phones on a Shared Family Plan. We will both want to unlock our phones after the 60 days because we often spend time in italy and want to use the local Italy SIM service there. So will be both be able to unlock our phones at the same time? You say that the phones will then stay unlocked—are you sure about that? I’m wondering if that 10 month rule means that you can only request an unlock every 10 months, meaning that the phone becomes locked again after a short period of time. I’m wanting to be sure about this because being able to use the 4S unlocked abroad is really the only reason we are switching from AT&T.
Really, the phones stay unlocked! The limitation is merely to prevent people unlocking and then reselling, several phones. And the limitation is per line, so since you and your wife have phones with different numbers, you will both be able to unlock your phones. I have done this several times with Verizon, though not of course with the iPhone 4S. I was able to unlock several phones on my account because they were on different lines, the phones stay unlocked, and when I got a new phone (more than 10 months later) I was able to unlock the new phone on a line that had previously been used to unlock.
Caveat: this all applies to other phones (Moto/HTC smartphones and samsung/motorola feature phones) so there MAY be a difference with the iPhone, but everything posted on this forum by employees (and elsewhere) suggest that Verizon is adhering to its standard unlock policies.
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