AT&T to begin unlocking off-contract iPhones this Sunday, April 8th

[wingrider01 ACE - Geek]

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Eivan wrote:
I did call them and they told me that I don't have contract with ATT so they can' t unlock me . Do I need contract to unlock it or?

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the link here states ATT customer

http://osxdaily.com/2012/04/09/unlock-iphone-att/

added to the simple fact that you do not have a contract and was told that they would not unlock seems to point that being a customer is a requirement. It is all speculation since there is no official att guidelines published yet on their site and this is a peer to peer forum so direct contact with customer support is the only official way of finding out

[mahmoudk1990]

I live in Egypt and my cousin bought me a full price iPhone from AT&T

today i called them and the rep told me that she submitted a request for me and that i should expect the unlock within the next 5 days or so.

But she didn't give me a case number (and i forgot to ask)....is that ok ??

[qjkmdp]

Dear, at & T, I have an at & version of the t iphone, I hope you help me to unlock, unlock is very troubling for me because I was in China., help me to unlock,this grateful.

[21stNow]

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BadBadLeroyBrown wrote:

The articles written about the unlocking clearly delineated the requirements. Phones currently under contract are not eligible. I can't get my iPhone 4S unlocked, but I can get the 4 it replaced unlocked (and have done so).

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Leroy, did you purchase your iPhone 4 at full price?  My iPhone 4 is no longer under contract.  After 3 hours on the phone with them, I was told that I have to wait until 2 years after the activation date because the device was subsidized.

[borys.zinchuk]

Hi. I'm Borys Zinchuk, from Kiev / Ukraine.

My phone is locked. When I turn on the phone it does not work and I can not use it. I can only dial emergency call.

I beg you to understand me and help me to unlock my Iphone from the
network AT & T.
Model: МC608LL

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[wingrider01 ACE - Geek]

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borys.zinchuk wrote:

Hi. I'm Borys Zinchuk, from Kiev / Ukraine.

mail:  

My phone is locked. When I turn on the phone it does not work and I can not use it. I can only dial emergency call.

I beg you to understand me and help me to unlock my Iphone from the
network AT & T.
My IMEI:

Serial number:

Model: МC608LL

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follow this link for the phone number and proceedure to follow:

http://osxdaily.com/2012/04/09/unlock-iphone-att/

no one can assist you here

[TerraPhantm]

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21stNow wrote:

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TerraPhantm wrote:

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21stNow wrote:

I just wanted to update anyone still following this thread.  I called and actually stuck with this through bad/lost connections for three hours, only to be disappointed.  I can't get my phone unlocked until my two years is up, even though I have upgraded to a different device and my iPhone 4 is no longer in use.

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I had two representatives tell me that - they're clueless. The chat representatives were much more helpful and successfully unlocked my devices. 

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I started with a chat representative, then got the email that said that I was ineligible.  That's why I called in. 

Do you have the iPhone 4 or older models?

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I unlocked an iPhone 4 and 4S. The 4 was the phone I upgraded from, and this particular 4S is not associated with an AT&T contract. 

[coolrhyme]

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21stNow wrote:

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BadBadLeroyBrown wrote:

The articles written about the unlocking clearly delineated the requirements. Phones currently under contract are not eligible. I can't get my iPhone 4S unlocked, but I can get the 4 it replaced unlocked (and have done so).

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Leroy, did you purchase your iPhone 4 at full price?  My iPhone 4 is no longer under contract.  After 3 hours on the phone with them, I was told that I have to wait until 2 years after the activation date because the device was subsidized.

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If you are going to do an upgrade on your current iphone. even if youre not going to finish the 2yrs you can request for the unlock code.

[rogeliomtzm]

Hi.

The past July I bought my iPhone 4 in Best Buy, I pay the unlocked price. For personal reasons a couple of months ago I had to come and live in Mexico, since then I can't use my iPhone because it's locked.

What I can do to use my iPhone here? It doesn't have any debt or something like that and I pay the unlocked price.

Hope you can help me.

[21stNow]

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coolrhyme wrote:

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21stNow wrote:

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BadBadLeroyBrown wrote:

The articles written about the unlocking clearly delineated the requirements. Phones currently under contract are not eligible. I can't get my iPhone 4S unlocked, but I can get the 4 it replaced unlocked (and have done so).

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Leroy, did you purchase your iPhone 4 at full price?  My iPhone 4 is no longer under contract.  After 3 hours on the phone with them, I was told that I have to wait until 2 years after the activation date because the device was subsidized.

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If you are going to do an upgrade on your current iphone. even if youre not going to finish the 2yrs you can request for the unlock code.

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I don't quite understand what you are saying coolrhyme.  I don't have a current iPhone.  I upgraded from my iPhone 4 to the Samsung Galaxy Note in March.  I have done a no-commitment change since then (which may be temporary).  I was still told that I have to wait until July 2012 to get my iPhone unlocked. 

I have tried chat and calling in; I was rejected both times.  What do you suggest now?

[ibrahim.2100]

i am currently in Jordan (Middle East) i recieved Iphone 3gs as a gift but unfotunatly it's locked to AT&T, please help me to unlock i don't have AT&T SIM Card ???? please Help me

[id0399]

Hi,

I bought an iphone4 about an year ago as a gift by paying the extra contract termination fee. I would like to unlock my iphone as it is now possible officially. I'd like to know the steps to do so. I'm currently in India.

Thanks in advance.

Regards,

Indra

[yiannakis000]

Hi..i bought an iphone when i came to US cash for 650 and it is lock to AT&T... do you have any idea how can i unlock it from UK?

Thank you

[youngjm ACE - Professor]

@21stnow that may be why you have to wait. Your non-commitment upgrade did not start a new contract.

[coolrhyme]

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21stNow wrote:

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coolrhyme wrote:

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21stNow wrote:

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BadBadLeroyBrown wrote:

The articles written about the unlocking clearly delineated the requirements. Phones currently under contract are not eligible. I can't get my iPhone 4S unlocked, but I can get the 4 it replaced unlocked (and have done so).

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Leroy, did you purchase your iPhone 4 at full price?  My iPhone 4 is no longer under contract.  After 3 hours on the phone with them, I was told that I have to wait until 2 years after the activation date because the device was subsidized.

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If you are going to do an upgrade on your current iphone. even if youre not going to finish the 2yrs you can request for the unlock code.

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I don't quite understand what you are saying coolrhyme.  I don't have a current iPhone.  I upgraded from my iPhone 4 to the Samsung Galaxy Note in March.  I have done a no-commitment change since then (which may be temporary).  I was still told that I have to wait until July 2012 to get my iPhone unlocked. 

I have tried chat and calling in; I was rejected both times.  What do you suggest now?

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You still have your old iphone? since you did an upgrade on your line you can request for a unlock code for your iphone. considering the you did an upgrade where your iphone is.

The reason is you are now getting a new 2 yr contract for the upgrade phone.

Edit Oh you did a no commitment change for the contract. Yes, you need to wait for the 2yrs to be completed.

[21stNow]

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youngjm wrote:
@21stnow that may be why you have to wait. Your non-commitment upgrade did not start a new contract.

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But, the Galaxy Note started a new contract in March 2012 that runs until March 2014.

Timeline:

iPhone 4 July 2010-two year contract

Upgraded to Samsung Galaxy Note March 2012-two year contract

Changed to Nokia Lumia 900 April 2012-no commitment

[coolrhyme]

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21stNow wrote:

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youngjm wrote:
@21stnow that may be why you have to wait. Your non-commitment upgrade did not start a new contract.

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But, the Galaxy Note started a new contract in March 2012 that runs until March 2014.

Timeline:

iPhone 4 July 2010-two year contract

Upgraded to Samsung Galaxy Note March 2012-two year contract

Changed to Nokia Lumia 900 April 2012-no commitment

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How is this possible? You upgrade your old iphone line to a note and changed to a nokia lumia 900? did you file for a exchange? if yes? you can still file for a unlock case for your old iphone.

[hualisonsilva]

please

someone could unlock my iphone?

I am Brazilian and I have no account at AT & T

thanks

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[moneralhade]

i want to unlock my iphone 3gs

[21stNow]

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coolrhyme wrote:

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21stNow wrote:

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youngjm wrote:
@21stnow that may be why you have to wait. Your non-commitment upgrade did not start a new contract.

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But, the Galaxy Note started a new contract in March 2012 that runs until March 2014.

Timeline:

iPhone 4 July 2010-two year contract

Upgraded to Samsung Galaxy Note March 2012-two year contract

Changed to Nokia Lumia 900 April 2012-no commitment

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How is this possible? You upgrade your old iphone line to a note and changed to a nokia lumia 900? did you file for a exchange? if yes? you can still file for a unlock case for your old iphone.

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I didn't do an exchange.  I plan to switch back and forth between phones.  AT&T said that I didn't "pay" off the iPhone before upgrading, so I have to wait until July 2012.

[TerraPhantm]

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21stNow wrote:

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coolrhyme wrote:

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21stNow wrote:

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youngjm wrote:
@21stnow that may be why you have to wait. Your non-commitment upgrade did not start a new contract.

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But, the Galaxy Note started a new contract in March 2012 that runs until March 2014.

Timeline:

iPhone 4 July 2010-two year contract

Upgraded to Samsung Galaxy Note March 2012-two year contract

Changed to Nokia Lumia 900 April 2012-no commitment

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How is this possible? You upgrade your old iphone line to a note and changed to a nokia lumia 900? did you file for a exchange? if yes? you can still file for a unlock case for your old iphone.

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I didn't do an exchange.  I plan to switch back and forth between phones.  AT&T said that I didn't "pay" off the iPhone before upgrading, so I have to wait until July 2012.

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Just keep trying. AT&T told me the same thing about my iPhone 4 the first couple times I tried.  After some perserverence, I finally got someone who pushed the unlock through. The successful attempt was through the busuiness chat support for whatever it's wo rth. 

[Jano125]

hi 

Dear mangment at&t

i have iphone 4 32 gb iwant to unlock 

how can to unlock ?

please answer me 

i looking forword to answer 

thank you !

[wingrider01 ACE - Geek]

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Jano125 wrote:

hi 

Dear mangment at&t

i have iphone 4 32 gb iwant to unlock 

how can to unlock ?

please answer me 

i looking forword to answer 

thank you !

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call them you will not get any answer in the forums, that is your only choice

[primus123]

So after reading through the forum, I have the understanding that the only way that they can be unlocked from att/apple is that you have to have a current account with them, correct?

If this is true this totally sucks, I have 1 3g, and 2 3gs, got from my sister, she has since switched to verizon long before the 4 came out.

Can you call them and give info over phone, or can you go into the stores?

Anyone know the process on that?

[acostaisasmendi]

If I DID NOT buy this AT&T-LOCKED iPhone 4 directly from at&t but I do have an at&t account (No iPhone plan though)..

I bought a used iPhone 4 and want to unlock it so I can use it when I travel..

My question is: Will at&t unlock the iPhone? 

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[youngjm ACE - Professor]

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acostaisasmendi wrote:

If I DID NOT buy this AT&T-LOCKED iPhone 4 directly from at&t but I do have an at&t account (No iPhone plan though)..

I bought a used iPhone 4 and want to unlock it so I can use it when I travel..

My question is: Will at&t unlock the iPhone? 

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Call than and find out. We don't know for sure.

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[youngjm ACE - Professor]

Call AT&T directly and see what they can do.

[hamzamoosa]

hi,,

I heard it's April Fool.

is that ture.

[kqto97]

First post here so please bare with me!

When I heard the news that AT&T was doing this iphone unlocking this, I almost jumped off my chair in excitement realizing that finally AT&T listened to their customers.  More reading about it told me that was only for out of contract users.  Those of us with iPhone 4 and still in contract are stuck once again.

I can understand why AT&T is doing this to those out of contract and else but I'm not seeing why not also include those still in contract.  Even if our phones were unlocked, we'd still honor our contracts and pay our monthly fees.  There would be no loss to AT&T regardless of what we would do with our lovely unlocked iphones.  When I traveled out of country several times a year, having this fancy phone found no better use than as a Touch and I had to use a crappy phone just to make calls.  What a shame!

From a frustrated AT&T customer and iphone 4 owner.

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[BadBadLeroyBrown ACE - Warrior]

Nope, I paid regular upgrade pricing for my iPhone 4 in 2010. 

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21stNow wrote:

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coolrhyme wrote:

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21stNow wrote:

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BadBadLeroyBrown wrote:

The articles written about the unlocking clearly delineated the requirements. Phones currently under contract are not eligible. I can't get my iPhone 4S unlocked, but I can get the 4 it replaced unlocked (and have done so).

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Leroy, did you purchase your iPhone 4 at full price?  My iPhone 4 is no longer under contract.  After 3 hours on the phone with them, I was told that I have to wait until 2 years after the activation date because the device was subsidized.

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If you are going to do an upgrade on your current iphone. even if youre not going to finish the 2yrs you can request for the unlock code.

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I don't quite understand what you are saying coolrhyme.  I don't have a current iPhone.  I upgraded from my iPhone 4 to the Samsung Galaxy Note in March.  I have done a no-commitment change since then (which may be temporary).  I was still told that I have to wait until July 2012 to get my iPhone unlocked. 

I have tried chat and calling in; I was rejected both times.  What do you suggest now?

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