iPhone IMEI Unlock Check | iPhoneUnlock.Zone
There are plenty of T Mobile Unlock iPhone solutions out there and in this post, we will list all of them, the FREE and the PAID ones.
It is highly recommended to start with the FREE T Mobile Unlock iPhone solutions and then try the paid ones, for obvious reasons!
We created this post to answer in detail the following questions about unlocking a T-Mobile iPhone:
The first thing you should do once you identify that the T-Mobile USA network is the one that is locking your iPhone is to try to unlock it officially through them.
Currently, there are no apps or online forms on the T-Mobile website you can use and request an unlock from them. The process is “manual”, which means that you will have to contact them and ask for a SIM Unlock.
Before doing that, you need to make sure that your iPhone is eligible for unlocking, which is pretty easy to find out.
Thankfully, T-Mobile made the Unlock Eligibility check process easy, especially for the original owners of a T-Mobile iPhone.
Check Unlock Eligibility status through “My T-Mobile” account:
Below the “DEVICE LOCKED” status, it should show you if your iPhone is eligible to be unlocked (under the image of your iPhone).
Requirements for T-Mobile unlock eligibility (if you do not have access to “My T-Mobile” account):
You can see in detail the unlock requirements of T-Mobile USA from their website but I will list here the most important and common ones:
The T-Mobile Device Unlock app is an Android app allowing you to request a SIM unlock directly from your device. There is NOT a Device Unlock app for iPhones!
Also, you cannot just install the T Mobile Device Unlock app on your device. If your device supports it, it will be PRE-installed. You cannot go to Play Store and just install it
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If you cannot find the Device Unlock app on your device, do not get frustrated immediately. Make sure that the app is not disabled or hidden.
In order to start using the app you will need:
If the above procedure(s) were successful, you should receive a confirmation email that will include the steps for finalizing your T Mobile Unlock phone process.
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We highly recommend (and T-Mobile suggests as well) to backup your phone before starting the unlocking process.
Unlocking a T-Mobile iPhone:
Unlocking Android or other devices:
Now we are entering the paid T Mobile Unlock iPhone solutions, the IMEI Unlock services. The price depends on many factors, such as the iPhone model, blacklist status, financial status, and contract status.
IMEI Unlock services can be applied only on iOS devices, not on Android or other devices (non-iPhone devices use unlock codes).
The IMEI Unlock services (or Official unlocks) is the process of changing the SIM-Lock status of an iPhone from Locked to Unlocked. These kinds of unlocks are permanent (unlike other methods such as software/hardware) and they basically “make” Apple & networks identify your iPhone as unlocked (you can read more on Official unlocks in thephonewiki.com).
Generally, the IMEI Network unlock services support ALL iPhone models. But when Apple releases a new iPhone model, it might take a few weeks to be supported by an IMEI Unlock service.
Also, it is always better to wait for a few months (2 to 3) before getting an IMEI Unlock service for the latest iPhone models. You need to be 100% sure that those services were tested on multiple iPhones to avoid waiting for an IMEI Unlock service to fail.
After a successful T-Mobile USA IMEI Unlock you can use any mobile network you want worldwide. The only restriction you might encounter is the radio technology your iPhone and the carrier you want to use transmit.
To be more clear, IMEI services unlock the GSM part (GSM iPhones are the ones that require a SIM-Card to operate). So, if you want to use a different network that requires a SIM-Card, you will be able to use it without any problems.
You can get an IMEI Unlock service from an iPhone IMEI Unlock provider. Those are companies that are specialized in unlocking iPhones.
Once you find a company that suits your needs, you will have to follow a process that is more or less similar to this one:
(*) Not all companies ask this question. If they do not, they assume that your iPhone is CLEAN. If you do not know its blacklist/financial status, do not proceed with an order.
The IMEI Unlock services have very specific requirements and before making an order you need to be 100% sure that your T-Mobile iPhone meets them.
If you are the owner of that iPhone you can contact T-Mobile to get that information. But if you are not, you will have to get an iPhone IMEI Check service that will reveal the whole history of your iPhone, including SIM-Lock, Carrier, Blacklist, Financial, Contract, iCloud, and Replacement stats.
Once you know all the above, you will be able to determine if there are available T-Mobile IMEI Unlock services specifically for your iPhone and proceed with an order.
We have gathered some questions about the T Mobile Unlock iPhone procedure from our users and various sources.
What is an IMEI number / Where do I find the IMEI number of my T-Mobile phone?
IMEI number is a unique identification code set by an international organization for monitoring all phone network carriers. It is like the Serial number of your device (serial numbers are being used by the manufacturers).
Regardless of your device, you can quickly find its IMEI number by dialing *#06#. It will appear on your device’s screen.
I want to switch to T-Mobile (not yet a customer) – Can they unlock my device?
Unfortunately, no. T-Mobile can only unlock T-Mobile devices, not devices locked to other carriers. You will have to contact the carrier that is locking your device and request an unlock.
What happens to the unlock if I replace my old T-Mobile device through my warranty?
Nothing at all. Your new device will be unlocked. Also, if your old device was not unlocked, but it was eligible for unlocking it, your new device will also be eligible.
Is T-Mobile IMEI Unlocking legal?
Yes. It is totally legal. In fact, in 2014 in the USA a law was signed which legalized unlocking cellphones.
How much it costs and how much time it takes for a T-Mobile USA iPhone to get unlocked with IMEI services?
This really depends on the unlocking company you have chosen. It also depends on the number of orders this supplier has. Normally, it can take between 5 to 15 business days. The price can go from $30 to $300, depending on the iPhone model, the blacklist status, and the T-Mobile IMEI Unlock service availability.
It goes without saying that first, you should try to take advantage of all the free methods that are available to you.
If all of the above free T Mobile Unlock iPhone methods fail, then your only option is to find a working and guaranteed T-Mobile USA IMEI Unlock service.