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  1. F

    Using Siri to make call will periodically ask to unlock phone

    Not sure which update caused this. But, periodically on both of my Iphones and when using Siri to make a call. It will ask me to unlock my phone. This is a real drag especially if I’m driving and don’t want to be distracted. I called Apple and they said this was a new feature and could not be...
  2. E60LNDN

    My new Iphone X is locked to Vodafone in UK - any way to network unlock this?

    Hi guys I have a new iPhone X from Vodafone which is locked to Vodafone. Unfortunately they want me to use the device for three months before they unlock it for me. Can someone please advise me on how to get this unlocked? I have a macbook bro and can use software myself if there is guidance...
  3. haralds

    10.14.1 Beta 2 fixes Watch Unlock with Touch ID enabled

    Oooh, yah. This was a thorn in my eye. Always had to use touch to unlock - now both "just work!"
  4. Z

    Unlocking/sharing multiple files & folders

    All of the folders on my ext drive are locked and not able to be shared on the corp network. How can I unlock all those files and folders at once in order to make them accessible for all users on my network?
  5. jent

    Carrier iPhone unlocking services when on installment plan (AT&T Next)

    I know there are several threads about this, but I'm wondering if anyone can share information about using any third-party unlocking services when still under a monthly installation plan (not contract). I'm on AT&T Next and don't want to pay off the phone to be eligible for an unlock because...
  6. PLEASEUHELPME

    iPhone 6(S)/Plus SIM Problem

    Pleaase help me im in an hurry ok so my friend has a sim that i can use to unlock my iphone six but when i tried to put the sim into my phone it said invalid sim but her phine which was android popped up a small screen saying setup new iphone or renew old iphone? Idrk what the other one said but...
  7. S

    Carrier Unlock sprint iPhone X (under contract)

    Got an iPhone X on contract from sprint and I will be leaving the country (to asia) for a while but I am sure it would not work since it is locked to sprint. Sprint wouldn't help (unless I pay the full amount) and I can understand but I don't really have the money right now. are there other ways...
  8. M

    Carrier Please help with activation/unlocking iPhone

    I cant seem to find the answer to this question: If I purchased an iPhone from Best Buy (so it is the universal iPhone model) on an AT&T Next payment plan (so it is not paid off in full), can I activate it with a Verizon SIM card (so it gets 'carrier locked' to Verizon, meaning unlocked since...
  9. M

    How AT&T Customers Can Get The Qualcomm iPhone X

    Quick background - Apple again will have at least 2 versions of the iPhone X - one with a Qualcomm modem for CDMA networks (Verizon/Sprint) and one with an Intel modem for GSM networks (AT&T/T-Mobile). There is some evidence, most anecdotal, that the superior Qualcomm chip outperforms the Intel...
  10. T

    during unlock also tapping bottom of screen

    Either my thumb got bigger or the sensitivity of the bottom of the screen got higher with iOS 11. I can't count how many times I've archived a mail message because when I unlock my phone, it nearly simultaneously taps the screen right above the home button. Has anyone else experienced this...
  11. F

    Help, Iphone 6

    So i was stupid and bought an iphone 6 off of craigslist. It was boost and I double checked to make sure it would work on sprint but I did not see that he would have to unlock if from his account. Now he will not return my calls. Does anyone now anything I can do or should i just chalk it up to...
  12. Gothampixel

    Unlocking your Mac not supported with your Apple Watch.

    Series 3 "Unlocking your Mac not supported with your Apple Watch, Update your Mac’s software to allow your Apple Watch to unlock your Mac. " Anyone else getting this on their Mac trying to set up their new series 3 watch? I had it working with my series 0
  13. H

    ipad icloud unlock

    hey anybody know how to fully remove icloud lock on ipad??? suggest any idea.......
  14. U

    Clearing existing notifications does not keep them cleared:reappear upon restart or lock & unlock

    It is expected that the notifications (of all Apps- Mail, Messages, Phone, Whatsapp etc) which have been cleared once from the Notification Centre (by pressing X at the top of Notification Centre, or by pressing 3D Touch on X>"Clear All Notifications") do not reappear subsequently. However, it...
  15. jent

    Unlocking iPhone - question on SIMs and country

    I'm on AT&T and have a question regarding family members' phones that have just received unlock approvals from AT&T. My family members bought their phones from AT&T, so they are locked to that carrier. Since the unlocks have been approved, I know I can just pop in a different SIM to finalize...
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    General ICloud

    Hi I would like to know if there is a possibility to remove the icloud lock on an Ipad I have checked a lot of websites and forums and there is no clear answer if you can bypass icloud lock There are a lot of sites that offer this unlock, are they fake ?? I'm thinking to buy one of ebay and I'm...
  17. Z

    If you remove a device from your account, can the device then be unlocked from iTunes on a computer?

    Kinda what the title said. I am looking at removing my device, and want to know, if i forget the password can i unlock it from a computer?
  18. S

    Help unlocking Sprint iPhone 5S please!!

    Hey, I just jailbroke my iphone 5S but it is connected to sprint and want to put in my MetroPCS card.... When I take out the Sim and put in mine, the phone locks down saying the Sim isn't supported.... I tried using SAM and it probably would work but the moment I put in the new card, the...
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    Need some advice at&t won't unlock my phone

    So I own my iphone 6 which I purchased for $600 from Walmart.com as a refurbished phone back in 2015/June. I have had this phone on the At&t network on a non contract plan since then. Fast forward to now when I need to travel and I requested to have it unlocked so I can do so. The message on...
  20. P01ndexter

    iPhone 5s 16gb 10.2 unlock and JB turbosim help needed

    I use android now, so the last thing I jailbroken was a 4s running 8.x.x but now I have been given a 5s running 10.2 which is in great condition but carrier locked to consumer Cellular and we want straight talk. The guy who gave it to me offered to buy it back if I got it working on ST or att...