iPhone 7/Plus Unlocked ATT iphones

[ej2zo]

Just need some assurance on something. I just recently got my 2 iphone 7’s unlocked by ATT. If I was to “erase all content and settings” on the iphones after the unlocking process, will the iphones become locked again? Is the unlocking from ATT permanent?

Thanks

 

[BugeyeSTI]

Just need some assurance on something. I just recently got my 2 iphone 7’s unlocked by ATT. If I was to “erase all content and settings” on the iphones after the unlocking process, will the iphones become locked again? Is the unlocking from ATT permanent?

Thanks

Unlock is permanent

 

[ej2zo]

Unlock is permanent

Thanks for the reply. Does this also apply to restoring an iphone to new via itunes? The unlock is forever permanent?

 

[fred98tj]

Yes

 

[EDH667]

Thanks for the reply. Does this also apply to restoring an iphone to new via itunes? The unlock is forever permanent?

When a carrier unlocks an iPhone the IMEI number is added to a database of officially unlocked iPhones. That iPhone is permanently unlocked and will never revert to being locked. Even if you have that iPhone replaced under warranty by Apple the replacement phone will also be unlocked.

 

[Chupa Chupa]

You can punch in your IMEI here and it will tell you if your phone is unlocked. If it's in the database then it's permanently unlocked. Doesn't matter how many times you restore it or what SIM you put in it.

 

[jkwic]

You can punch in your IMEI here and it will tell you if your phone is unlocked.

Hey Chupa Chupa, do you still have that link handy? It didn't show up in the post. Id like to check my phone to see if im in the clear. Thanks.

 

[Chupa Chupa]

Hey Chupa Chupa, do you still have that link handy? It didn't show up in the post. Id like to check my phone to see if im in the clear. Thanks.

https://swappa.com/esn

 

[mtneer]

https://swappa.com/esn

Is this website safe? I am nervous of punching in my IMEI in case someone uses it to clone my phone or something...

 

[Chupa Chupa]

Is this website safe? I am nervous of punching in my IMEI in case someone uses it to clone my phone or something...

Swappa is one of the premier sites for selling 2nd hand iDevices and other smart devices. Yes, they are legit. But if you want an extra layer of "security" you can go to any of the big cellcos and pretend to open an account as "bring your own." They will ask for your IMEI and tell you if you can bring your phone to their system. You only need to make sure your phone is technically compatible, i.e., if you have a GSM-only phone don't do this test at Verizon or Sprint.