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Monday, October 19th, 2020 7:36 PM

AT&T iPhone 8:If it has to be unlocked, how can I unlock it without an active phone #?

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I don't want to compromise my daughter's AT&T phone that uses the same # as the iPhone 8 used to use. 

The iPhone 8 was recovered and upgraded to iOS 14.0.1. I plan to use it on an AT&T prepaid plan or a GSM network on Tracfone.

 

Thanks for your help.

Vin

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4 years ago

Unlock as a non-customer.  All that’s needed in that case is the IMEI number of the phone.  However, if it’s locked to AT&T, there is no reason you can’t already use a prepaid AT&T SIM.  Just install it.

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4 years ago

Thank you, dwill05.

very helpful.

Vin621

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