Waqtigan xaadirka ah, ku dhawaad ​​​​dhammaan taleefannada gacanta ayaa horay u furnaa, taasoo la macno ah inaad xor u tahay inaad isticmaasho SIM kaarkii aad dooratay. Si kastaba ha ahaatee, arintu sidan may ahayn markii hore, talefannada gacanta waxa inta badan iibin jiray shirkadaha xambaara sida AT&T, Verizon , Sprint , iwm, waxaanay mar horeba sim- kaarkooda ku rakibnaayeen aaladda. Sidaa darteed, haddii aad isticmaalayso qalab duug ah oo aad rabto inaad u bedesho shabakad kale ama aad iibsato mobil la isticmaalay, waxaad u baahan tahay inaad hubiso inuu ku habboon yahay SIM- kaga cusub . Qalab ku habboon SIMkaadhadhka sidayaasha oo dhan ayaa aad uga door bida mobaylada hal qaade. Mahadsanid, aad ayey u badan tahay in la helo qalab furan, xitaa haddii uu xiran yahay, waxaad ku heli kartaa fur furan. Waxaan si faahfaahsan uga hadli doonaa qodobkan.

Waa maxay taleefanka xiran?^{(What is a locked phone?)}

Waqtiyadii hore, ku dhawaad ​​​​smart kasta, ha ahaato iPhone ama Android , waa la xiray, taasoo la macno ah inaadan isticmaali karin SIM- ka side kale ee ku jira. Shirkadaha waaweyn^(Big) sida AT&T, Verizon , T-Mobile , Sprint , iwm. waxay ku bixiyeen talefannada casriga ah qiimo lacageed oo la kabo waa haddii aad diyaar u tahay inaad si gaar ah u isticmaasho adeegooda. Si loo hubiyo in shirkadaha xambaara ay xidhaan moobiladan si ay dadku uga hortagaan in ay qalab ku gataan qiimo lacageed oo la kabo oo ay u wareegaan shirkad kale. Marka laga reebo taas, waxay sidoo kale u shaqeysaa sidii tallaabo amni oo looga hortagayo tuugada. Markaad iibsanayso taleefanka, haddii aad ogaato inuu hore u haystay SIMlagu rakibay ama ay tahay inaad iska diiwaan geliso qaar ka mid ah qorshe lacag-bixineed shirkad qaade, fursadaha waa in qalabkaagu xidhan yahay.

Waa maxay sababta aad u iibsanayso teleefan aan qufulan?^{(Why should you buy an Unlocked phone?)}

Telefoonka furan ayaa leh faa'iido muuqata sababtoo ah waxaad dooran kartaa side shabakad kasta oo aad jeceshahay. Kuma xidhna shirkad side gaar ah oo ka kooban xaddidaadaha adeeggooda. Haddii aad dareento inaad meel kale ka heli karto adeeg ka wanaagsan qiimo dhaqaale, markaa waxaad xor u tahay inaad beddesho shirkadaha sidaha wakhti kasta. Ilaa iyo inta qalabkaagu la soconayo shabakada (tusaale ahaan, ku xidhida shabakada 5G/4G waxay u baahan tahay 5G/4G qalab ku haboon), waxaad u wareegi kartaa shirkad kasta oo aad jeceshahay.

Halkee ka iibsan kartaa teleefan aan qufulan?^{(Where can you buy an Unlocked phone?)}

Sidaan hore u soo sheegnay, marka la barbardhigo way fududahay in la helo teleefan furan hadda sidii hore. Ku dhawaad ​​dhammaan taleefannada casriga ah ee ay iibiso Verizon waa horeba loo furay. Verizon waxay kuu ogolaanaysaa inaad ku dhejiso kaararka SIM -ka sidayaasha kale ee shabakadaha. Waxa kaliya ee aad u baahan tahay inaad hubiso waa in qalabku uu ku habboon yahay shabakadda aad rabto inaad ku xidho.

Marka laga reebo in tafaariiqlayaasha kale ee dhinac saddexaad sida Amazon , Best Buy , iwm waxay iibiyaan aaladaha aan furnayn oo keliya. Xitaa haddii aaladahan ay ku xirnaayeen meesha ugu horeysa, waxaad si fudud u weydiin kartaa inay furaan, waxaana la sameyn doonaa ku dhawaad ​​isla markiiba. Waxaa jira software ka hortagaya in kaararka SIM- ka kale ay ku xirmaan shabakadooda. Marka la codsado, shirkadaha sidayaasha iyo tafaariiqlayaasha mobaylada ayaa ka saara software-kan oo fur moobaylkaaga.

Markaad iibsanayso qalab cusub, hubi inaad hubiso macluumaadka liiska, oo waxaad awoodi doontaa inaad ogaato in qalabku xiran yahay iyo in kale. Si kastaba ha noqotee, haddii aad si toos ah uga iibsaneyso aaladda soo saaraha sida Samsung ama Motorola , markaa waxaad ku kalsoonaan kartaa in taleefannada gacanta mar hore la furay. Haddii aadan weli hubin in qalabkaagu uu furan yahay, markaa waxaa jira hab fudud oo lagu hubiyo. Waxaan kaga hadli doonaa arrintan qaybta xigta.

Sida loo hubiyo in teleefankaagu furnaa iyo in kale?^{(How to check whether your phone is unlocked or not?)}

Waxaa jira laba siyaabood oo aad ku hubin karto in taleefankaagu qufulan yahay iyo in kale. Habka ugu horreeya iyo habka ugu fudud ee taas loo sameeyo waa adigoo hubinaya goobaha qalabka. Beddelka ku xiga waa in la geliyo SIM kaar ka duwan oo la eego in uu shaqeeyo. Aynu si faahfaahsan uga wada hadalno labadan hab.

Habka 1: Ka hubi goobta qalabka^{(Method 1: Check from device setting)}

1. Waxa ugu horreeya ee aad u baahan tahay inaad samayso waa furaha Settings ee qalabkaaga.

2. Hadda ku dhufo ikhtiyaarka Wireless iyo Networks .^{(Wireless and Networks)}

3. Intaa ka dib, dooro ikhtiyaarka shabakadda mobilada.^{(mobile network option.)}

4. Halkan, ku dhufo ikhtiyaarka Qaadaha.^{( Carrier option.)}

5. Hadda, dami furaha ku^{( toggle off the switch)} xiga goobta tooska ah.

6. Qalabkaagu hadda wuxuu raadin doonaa dhammaan shabakadaha la heli karo.^{(Your device will now search for all available networks.)}

 

7. Haddii natiijooyinka raadinta ay muujiyaan shabakado badan markaa waxay la macno tahay in qalabkaagu uu u badan yahay mid furan.^{( your device is most probably unlocked.)}

8. Si aad u hubiso, isku day inaad ku xidho mid ka mid ah oo wac.

9. Si kastaba ha ahaatee, haddii ay muujinaysaa kaliya hal shabakad la heli karo,^{(one available network,)} ka dibna qalab aad u badan tahay waa quful.^{( your device is most probably locked.)}

Habkani inkasta oo aad waxtar u leh, maaha mid nacas ah. Suurtagal maaha in si buuxda loo hubiyo ka dib isticmaalka baaritaankan. Sidaa darteed, waxaan kugula talineynaa inaad doorato habka xiga ee aan ka doodi doono tan ka dib.

Habka 2: Isticmaal kaarka SIM ka qaade kala duwan^{(Method 2: Use a SIM card from a Different Carrier)}

Tani waa habka ugu qeexan ee lagu hubin karo in qalabkaagu qufulan yahay iyo in kale. Haddii aad haysato kaarka SIM -ka ee horay loo hawlgeliyay ee ka yimid qaar ka mid ah sideyaal kale, markaa way fiicantahay, in kasta oo ^{(provisoned SIM card)}SIM kaar -cusub uu sidoo kale shaqeeyo. Tani waa sababta oo ah, marka aad geliso SIM cusub qalabkaaga^{(you insert a new SIM in your device)} , waa inay isku daydaa inay hesho isku xirka shabakada iyadoon loo eegin heerka SIM cardka^(SIM) . Haddii aysan taasi sameynin oo ay weydiisato koodka furaha SIM,^{( SIM unlock code,)} markaa waxay la macno tahay in aaladdaadu xiran tahay. Raac tillaabooyinka hoose si aad u hubiso in qalabkaagu qufulan yahay:

1. Marka hore iska hubi in moobilku ku xidhmi karo shabkada oo uu wici karo. Adigoo isticmaalaya SIM kaarkaaga hore, wac taleefoon, oo arag haddii wicitaanku ku xiran yahay. Haddii ay sameyso, markaa qalabku si fiican ayuu u shaqeynayaa.

2. Intaa ka dib, dami mobile-kaaga^{(switch off your mobile)} oo si taxadar leh u soo saar SIM card. Iyada oo ku xidhan naqshadda iyo dhismaha, waxaad taas ku samayn kartaa adiga oo isticmaalaya kaarka SIM- ka saxaarad ejector ah ama adigoo si fudud uga saaraya daboolka dambe iyo batteriga.

3. Hadda geli kaadhka SIM-ka cusub^{(insert the new SIM card)} ee qalabkaaga oo dib u shid.

4. Marka uu talefankaagu dib u bilaabo oo waxa ugu horeeya ee aad aragto ay tahay sanduuqa wada hadalka pop-up ee kaa codsanaya inaad geliso SIM unlock code , waxay la macno tahay in qalabkaagu xidhan yahay.

5. Dhacdada kale waa marka ay si caadi ah u bilowdo, oo waxaad awood u yeelan kartaa in magaca gudbiyaha uu isbedelay, oo ay muujinayso in shabakadu diyaar tahay (oo ay muujinayaan dhammaan baararka muuqda). Tani waxay tusinaysaa in qalabkaagu qufulan yahay.^{(This indicates that your device is unlocked.)}

6. Si aad u hubiso, isku day inaad wacdo qof isticmaalaya SIM- kaarka cusub. Haddii wicitaanku ku xidhmo, markaa talefankaaga gacanta hubaal waa quful.

7. Si kastaba ha ahaatee, mararka qaarkood wicitaanku ma xirna, oo aad hesho fariin horay loo duubay, ama qalad-code ayaa ka soo baxa shaashaddaada. Xaaladdan oo kale, hubi inaad qorto lambarka qaladka ama fariinta ka dibna ka raadi khadka si aad u aragto waxa ay ka dhigan tahay.

8. Waxaa suurtogal ah in qalabkaagu aanu ku habboonayn shabakadda aad isku dayayso inaad ku xidho. Tani wax shaqo ah kuma laha in qalabkaaga la xiro ama la furo. Sidaa darteed, ha argagixin ka hor intaadan hubin waxa qaladka keenay.

Habka 3: Hababka Beddelka ah^{(Method 3: Alternative Methods)}

Waxaad samayn kartaa hababka kor ku xusan iyada oo aan wax gargaar dibadda ah. Si kastaba ha noqotee, haddii aad wali jahwareersan tahay ama aadan haysan SIM kaar dheeri ah oo aad naftaada tijaabiso, mar walba waxaad raadsan kartaa caawimaad. Waxa ugu horreeya ee aad samayn karto waa inaad wacdaa adeeg bixiyahaaga shabakada oo weydii iyaga. Waxay ku weydiin doonaan inaad bixiso lambarka IMEI^(IMEI) ee qalabkaaga. Waxaad ku ogaan kartaa adiga oo si fudud ugu dhejinaya *#06# garaacaaga. Marka aad siiso lambarkaaga IMEI^(IMEI) , waxay hubin karaan oo ay sheegi karaan in qalabkaagu xiran yahay iyo in kale.

Beddelka kale waa inaad hoos u dhaadhacdo dukaanka sidayaal ee kuugu dhow oo aad waydiiso inay ku hubiyaan. Waxaad u sheegi kartaa inaad qorshaynayso inaad beddesho sideyaal oo aad jeclaan lahayd inaad hubiso in qalabku furan yahay iyo in kale. Had iyo jeer waxay haysan doonaan kaadhka SIM- ka firaaqada ah si ay adiga kuu hubiyaan. Xitaa haddii aad ogaato in qalabkaagu xiran yahay, markaa ha welwelin. Waxaad ku heli kartaa in si fudud loo furo, marka loo eego inaad buuxisay shuruudo gaar ah. Waxaan si faahfaahsan uga hadli doonaa arrintan qaybta xigta.

Sidoo kale akhri: ^{(Also Read:)} 3 qaab oo loo isticmaalo WhatsApp la'aan Sim ama Number Phone^{(3 Ways to use WhatsApp without Sim or Phone Number)}

Sida loo Furo Taleefankaaga^{(How to Unlock your Phone)}

Sidaan hore u soo sheegnay, telefoonada qufulan waxa lagu heli karaa qiimo la kabo marka aad saxeexdo heshiis aad ku isticmaaleyso qaade gaar ah wakhti go'an. Tani waxay noqon kartaa lix bilood, sanad, ama ka badan. Sidoo kale, dadka intooda badan waxay iibsadaan taleefannada qufulan oo hoos yimaada qorshaha qayb-qaybsiga bishii. Markaa ilaa iyo inta aanad bixin dhammaan qaybaha, farsamo ahaan, weli ma lihid qalabka gebi ahaanba. Sidaa darteed, shirkad kasta oo iibisa taleefannada gacanta waxay leedahay shuruudo gaar ah oo aad u baahan tahay inaad fuliso ka hor inta aan qalabkaaga la furin. Marka la dhammaystiro, shirkad kasta oo qaada waxay ku xidhan tahay inay furto qalabkaaga, ka dibna waxaad xor u noqon doontaa inaad beddesho shabakadaha haddii aad rabto.

Siyaasadda furitaanka AT&T^{(AT&T unlock policy)}

Shuruudaha soo socda ayaa loo baahan yahay in la buuxiyo ka hor inta aan laga codsan furaha aaladda AT&T:

• Marka hore, lambarka IMEI^(IMEI) ee qalabkaaga waa in aan loo sheegin sidii lumay ama la xaday.
• Waxaad hore u bixisay dhammaan qaybihii iyo kharashyadii.
• Ma jiro akoon kale oo firfircoon qalabkaaga.
• Waxaad isticmaashay adeegga AT&T ugu yaraan 60 maalmood, mana jiraan wax kharashyo ah oo kaa sugaya qorshahaaga.

Haddii qalabkaaga iyo akoonkaaga ay u hoggaansamaan dhammaan shuruudahan iyo shuruudahan, markaa waxaad soo gudbin kartaa codsiga furitaanka telefoonka. Si taas loo sameeyo:

1. Gal https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/ oo ku dhufo^(Unlock) fur furaha aaladdaada.
2. U gudub shuruudaha u-qalmitaanka oo ogolaw inaad buuxisay shuruudaha ka dibna soo gudbi foomka.
3. Lambarka codsiga furitaanka ayaa laguugu soo diri doonaa iimaylkaaga. Taabo xiriirka xaqiijinta ee loo soo diray iimaylkaaga si aad u dhaqaajiso habka furista qalabkaaga. Hubi^(Make) inaad furto sanduuqaaga oo samee 24 saacadood ka hor, haddii kale waa inaad mar labaad buuxisaa foomka.
4. Waxaad jawaab ka heli doontaa AT&T laba maalmood oo shaqo gudahood. Haddii codsigaaga la aqbalo, waxaad heli doontaa tilmaamo faahfaahsan oo ku saabsan sida loo furo taleefankaaga oo aad geliso SIM kaar cusub.

Siyaasadda furitaanka Verizon^{(Verizon unlock policy)}

Verizon waxay leedahay siyaasad furfurnaan oo fudud oo toosan; kaliya isticmaal adeegooda 60 maalmood, ka dibna qalabkaaga si toos ah ayaa loo furi doonaa. Verizon waxay leedahay xidhid xidhidh oo ah 60 maalmood ka dib firfircoonida ama iibsashada. Si kastaba ha noqotee, haddii aad dhawaan ka soo iibsatay qalabkaaga Verizon , waxay u badan tahay in mar hore la furay, oo xitaa ma aha inaad sugto 60 maalmood.

Siyaasadda Furitaanka Sprint^{(Sprint Unlock policy)}

Sprint sidoo kale waxay si toos ah u furaysaa taleefankaaga marka la buuxiyo shuruudaha qaarkood. Shuruudahan ayaa ah kuwan hoos ku qoran:

• Qalabkaagu waa inuu lahaadaa awooda furitaanka SIM .
• Nambarka IMEI^(IMEI) ee qalabkaaga waa in aan loo sheegin sidii lumay ama la xaday ama looga shakinsan yahay in uu ku lug leeyahay hawlo been abuur ah.
• Dhammaan lacagaha lagu sheegay heshiiska waa la sameeyay.
• Waxaad u baahan tahay inaad adeegsato adeegyadooda ugu yaraan 50 maalmood.
• Koontadaadu waa inay ahaataa mid meel fiican maraysa.

Siyaasadda Unlock T-Mobile^{(T-Mobile Unlock policy)}

Haddii aad isticmaalayso T-Mobile, waxaad la xidhiidhi kartaa Adeegga Macmiilka T-Mobile^{(T-Mobile Customer Service)} si aad u codsato furaha furaha iyo tilmaamaha lagu furayo qalabkaaga. Si kastaba ha ahaatee, si taas loo sameeyo, waxaad u baahan tahay inaad la kulanto shuruudaha u-qalmitaanka qaarkood. Shuruudahan ayaa ah kuwan hoos ku qoran:

• Marka hore, aaladda waa in laga diiwaan geliyo shabakadda T-Mobile .
• Mobilkaaga waa in aan lagu soo wargelin in uu lumay ama la xaday ama uu ku lug lahaa wax kasta oo sharci darro ah.
• Waa in aan la xannibin T-Mobile .
• Koontadaadu waa inay ahaataa mid meel fiican maraysa.
• Waa inaad adeegsataa adeegyadooda ugu yaraan 40 maalmood ka hor intaadan codsan furaha SIM- ka.^(SIM)

Siyaasadda Furitaanka Toosan^{(Straight Talk Unlock policy)}

Talk Toosan^{(Straight Talk)} waxay leedahay liis is barbar dhig ballaaran oo shuruudaha lagu furayo qalabkaaga. Haddii aad buuxiso shuruudaha soo socda, markaa waxaad la xiriiri kartaa khadka caawinta adeegga macaamiisha si aad u hesho koodka furaha:^(Customer)

• Nambarka IMEI^(IMEI) ee qalabkaaga waa in aan loo soo sheegin lumay, la xaday, ama looga shakisan yahay waxqabadyo been abuur ah.
• Qalabkaagu waa inuu taageeraa kaararka SIM -ka ee shabakadaha kale, ie, awooda in la furo.
• Waa inaad isticmaaleysaa adeegooda ugu yaraan 12 bilood.
• Koontadaadu waa inay ahaataa mid meel fiican maraysa.
• Haddii aadan ahayn macmiil toos ah, markaa waxaad u baahan tahay inaad bixiso lacag dheeraad ah si aad u hesho qalabkaaga quful.

Siyaasadda Furitaanka Taleefanka Cricket^{(Cricket Phone Unlock policy)}

Shuruudaha horudhaca ah si aad u codsato furaha taleefanka cricket^{(Cricket Phone)} - ka waa sida soo socota:

• Qalabku waa in la diwaan galiyo oo lagu xidhaa shabakada Cricket-ka.
• Mobilkaaga waa in aan lagu soo wargelin in uu lumay ama la xaday ama uu ku lug lahaa wax kasta oo sharci darro ah.
• Waa inaad adeegsato adeegyadooda ugu yaraan 6 bilood.

Haddii qalabkaaga iyo akoonkaaga ay buuxiyaan shuruudahan, markaa waxaad soo gudbin kartaa codsi ah inaad telefoonkaaga ku furto shabakadooda ama si fudud ula xiriir xarunta taageerada macaamiisha^(Customer) .

lagu taliyay:^{(Recommended:)}

• Sida loo isticmaalo Copy iyo paste on Android^{(How to use copy and paste on Android)}
• Sida Loo Helo Ama Loo Rabo Taleefankaaga Android ee La Xaday^{(How to Find or Track your Stolen Android Phone)}
• Ku soo celi Abka iyo Dejinta taleefan cusub oo Android ka Google Backup^{(Restore Apps and Settings to a new Android phone from Google Backup)}

Intaasi, waxaynu ku nimid dhamaadka maqaalkan. Waxaan rajaynaynaa inaad macluumaadkan faa'iido u hesho. Taleefanka qufulku waa kuwa cusub maalmahan. Qofna ma doonayo inuu ku ekaado hal qaade oo keliya, iyo sida habboon, qofna ma rabo. Qof kastaa waa inuu helaa xorriyad uu ku beddelo shabakadaha sida iyo goorta uu rabo. Sidaa darteed, waxaa fiican inaad hubiso in qalabkaagu uu furan yahay. Waxa kaliya ee aad u baahan tahay inaad ka taxadarto ayaa ah in aaladdaadu ay ku habboon tahay SIM- ka cusub . Aaladaha qaarkood waxaa loo qaabeeyey si ay sida ugu fiican ugu shaqeeyaan inta jeer ee qaade gaar ah. Sidaa darteed, hubi inaad si sax ah u baadho ka hor intaadan u wareegin side kale.

How do I know if my phone is unlocked?

In the present times, almost all mobile phones are already υnlocked, meaning you are free to usе any SIM card of your choice. However, this was not the case previоusly, mobile phones were usually sold by network carriers like AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, еtc. and they had their SIM card alreаdy installed on thе device. Therefore, if you are using an old device аnd want to switch to a different network or purchase a used mobile, you need to make sure that it is compatible with your new SIM card. A devіce that is compatible with SIM cards of all cаrriers is more prеferable than a оne-carrier mobile. Thankfully, it is much more common to find an unlockеd device, and еven if it iѕ locked, you can get it unlocked easily. We arе going to disсuss this in detail in this article.

What is a locked phone?

In the old times, almost every smartphone, be it an iPhone or Android, was locked, meaning that you couldn’t use any other carrier’s SIM card in it. Big carrier companies like AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, etc. offered smartphones at subsidized rates provided that you are willing to use their service exclusively. To ensure that carrier companies lock these mobile phones to prevent people from purchasing a device at subsidized rates and then switching to a different carrier. Apart from that, it also acts as a security measure against theft. While purchasing a phone, if you find out that it already has a SIM installed or that you have to sign up to some payment plan with a carrier company, the chances are that your device is locked.

Why should you buy an Unlocked phone?

An unlocked phone has an obvious advantage because you can choose any network carrier that you like. You are not bound to any one particular carrier company and comprise the limitations in their service. If you feel that you can get a better service elsewhere for a more economical price, then you are free to switch carrier companies at any point in time. As long as your device is compatible with the network (for example, connecting to a 5G/4G network requires a 5G/4G compatible device), you can switch to any carrier company that you like.

Where can you buy an Unlocked phone?

As mentioned earlier, it is comparatively easier to find an unlocked phone now than earlier. Almost all smartphones sold by Verizon are already unlocked. Verizon allows you to put SIM cards for other network carriers. The only thing you need to make sure is that the device is compatible with the network you wish to connect to.

Apart from that other third-party retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, etc. sell unlocked devices only. Even if these devices were locked in the first place, you could simply ask them to unlock it, and it will be done almost immediately. There is a software that prevents other SIM cards from connecting to their network. Upon request, carrier companies and mobile retailers remove this software and unlock your mobile.

While purchasing a new device, make sure to check the listing information, and you will be able to make out whether or not a device is locked or not. However, if you are buying a device directly from a manufacturer like Samsung or Motorola, then you can rest assured that these mobile phones are already unlocked.  If you are still unsure whether your device is unlocked, then there is a simple way to check it. We will discuss this in the next section.

How to check whether your phone is unlocked or not?

There are two ways in which you can check whether your phone is unlocked or not. The first and the simplest way to do that is by checking the device settings. The next alternative is to insert a different SIM card and see if it works. Let’s discuss both these methods in detail.

Method 1: Check from device setting

1. The first thing that you need to do is open Settings on your device.

2. Now tap on the Wireless and Networks option.

3. After that, select the mobile network option.

4. Here, tap on the Carrier option.

5. Now, toggle off the switch next to the Automatic setting.

6. Your device will now search for all available networks.

 

7. If the search results show multiple networks then it means that your device is most probably unlocked.

8. To make sure, try connecting to any one of them and make a call.

9. However, if it shows just one available network, then your device is most probably locked.

This method although quite effective, is not foolproof. It is not possible to be absolutely sure after using this test. Therefore, we would suggest you opt for the next method we’re going to discuss after this.

Method 2: Use a SIM card from a Different Carrier

This is the most definite way to check whether your device is unlocked or not. If you have a pre-activated provisoned SIM card from some other carrier, then it is great, although a brand-new SIM card also works. This is because, the moment you insert a new SIM in your device, it should try to find a network connection irrespective of the SIM card’s status. If it does not do that and asks for a SIM unlock code, then it would mean that your device is locked. Follow the steps given below to make sure that your device is unlocked:

1. Firstly, check that the mobile phone can connect to a network and make a phone call. Using your existing SIM card, make a phone call, and see if the call gets connected. If it does, then the device is working perfectly.

2. After that, switch off your mobile and carefully extract your SIM card. Depending on the design and build, you can do that by either using the SIM card tray ejector tool or by simply removing the back cover and battery.

3. Now insert the new SIM card in your device and turn it back on.

4. When your phone restarts and the first thing that you see is a pop-up dialog box requesting you to enter a SIM unlock code, it means that your device is locked.

5. The other scenario is when it starts normally, and you can that the carrier’s name has changed, and it shows the network is available (indicated by all bars visible). This indicates that your device is unlocked.

6. To make sure, try calling someone using your new SIM card. If the call gets connected, then your mobile phone is definitely unlocked.

7. However, sometimes the call does not get connected, and you receive a pre-recorded message, or an error-code pops up on your screen. In this situation, make sure to note the error code or message and then search online to see what it means.

8. It is possible that your device is not compatible with the network you are trying to connect to. This has nothing to do with your device being locked or unlocked. Therefore, do not panic before checking what caused the error.

Method 3: Alternative Methods

You can perform the above-mentioned methods without any external help. However, if you are still confused or do not have an extra SIM card to test for yourself, you can always seek help. The first thing that you can do is call your network service provider and ask them about it. They will ask you to provide the IMEI number of your device. You can find it out by simply typing *#06# on your dialer. Once you give them your IMEI number, they can check and tell whether or not your device is locked.

The other alternative is to go down to the nearest carrier store and ask them to check it for you. You can tell them that you are planning to switch carriers and would like to check if the device is unlocked or not. They will always have a spare SIM card to check it out for you. Even if you find out that your device is locked, then do not worry. You can get it unlocked pretty easily, given that you fulfill certain conditions. We will discuss this in detail in the next section.

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How to Unlock your Phone

As mentioned earlier, locked phones are available at subsidized rates as you sign an agreement to use a particular carrier for a fixed amount of time. This could be six months, a year, or more. Also, most people purchase locked phones under a monthly installment plan. So as long as you do not pay off all the installments, technically, you still don’t own the device completely. Therefore, every carrier company that sells mobile phones has particular terms of conditions that you need to fulfill before getting your device unlocked. Once fulfilled, every carrier company is bound to unlock your device, and then you will be free to switch networks if you want.

AT&T unlock policy

The following requirements need to be fulfilled before requesting a device unlock from AT&T:

• Firstly, the IMEI number of your device should not be reported as lost or stolen.
• You have already paid off all the installments and dues.
• There is no other active account on your device.
• You have used AT&T service for at least 60 days, and there are no pending dues from your plan.

If your device and account comply with all these conditions and requirements, then you can put forward a phone unlock request. To do so:

1. Log on to https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/ and tap on the Unlock your device option.
2. Go through the eligibility requirements and agree to have fulfilled the terms and then submit the form.
3. The unlock request number will be sent to you in your email. Tap on the confirmation link sent to your email to set in motion the process of unlocking your device. Make sure to open your inbox and do that before 24 hours, or else you’ll have to fill in the form again.
4. You will receive a response from AT&T within two business days. If your request is approved, you will receive detailed instructions on how to unlock your phone and insert a new SIM card.

Verizon unlock policy

Verizon has a pretty simple and straightforward unlock policy; just use their service for 60 days, and then your device will automatically be unlocked. Verizon has a lock-in period of 60 days post activation or purchase. However, if you have recently purchased your device from Verizon, it is probably already unlocked, and you don’t even have to wait for 60 days.

Sprint Unlock policy

Sprint also automatically unlocks your phone upon the fulfillment of certain criteria. These requirements are listed below:

• Your device must have a SIM unlock capability.
• Your device’s IMEI number should not be reported as lost or stolen or be suspected to be involved in fraudulent activities.
• All the payments and installments mentioned in the contract have been made.
• You need to use their services for at least 50 days.
• Your account must be in good standing.

T-Mobile Unlock policy

If you are using a T-Mobile, you can contact the T-Mobile Customer Service to request an unlock code and the instruction to unlock your device. However, to do that, you need to meet certain eligibility criteria. These requirements are listed below:

• Firstly, the device should be registered to the T-Mobile network.
• Your mobile must not be reported as lost or stolen or involved in any kind of illegal activity.
• It should not be blocked by T-Mobile.
• Your account must be in good standing.
• You must use their services for at least 40 days before requesting the SIM unlock code.

Straight Talk Unlock policy

Straight Talk has a comparatively extensive list of requirements for getting your device unlocked. If you fulfill the following conditions, then you can contact the Customer service helpline for an unlock code:

• Your device’s IMEI number should not be reported as lost, stolen, or suspected of fraudulent activities.
• Your device must support SIM cards from other networks, i.e., capable of being unlocked.
• You must be using their service for at least 12 months.
• Your account must be in good standing.
• If you are not a Straight Talk customer, then you need to pay an additional fee to get your device unlocked.

Cricket Phone Unlock policy

The pre-requisites to apply for an unlock for a Cricket Phone are as follows:

• The device should be registered and locked to Cricket’s network.
• Your mobile must not be reported as lost or stolen or involved in any kind of illegal activity.
• You must use their services for at least 6 months.

If your device and account fulfill these requirements, then you can submit a request to unlock your phone on their website or simply contact the Customer support center.

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With that, we come to the end of this article. We hope that you find this information useful. Unlocked phones are the new normal these days. No one wants to stay restricted to just one carrier, and ideally, no one should. Everyone should have the freedom to switch networks as and when they wish to. Therefore, it is best to make sure that your device is unlocked. The only thing you need to be careful about is that your device is compatible with the new SIM card. Some devices are designed in a way that they work best with the frequencies of a particular carrier. Therefore, make sure that you research properly before switching to a different carrier.

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