How can I tell if the unlock worked?

Discussion in 'iPhone' started by red_5, Apr 25, 2012.

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  1. red_5 Member

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    This has been such a nightmare. Finally talked to a supervisor again this morning, and while on the phone with her she did some stuff on her end and then said that I could go restore the iPhone and the unlock would be complete. So I restored it... What was supposed to happen? Was I supposed to see a message? Did the baseband number change or something? How can I verify that it worked?
    red_5, Apr 25, 2012
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  2. ValleyForge Head of Community Development Team

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    Insert the SIM card of the carrier you want to be on (any besides the carrier you started with) and see if you can make calls...
    ValleyForge, Apr 25, 2012
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  3. ale624 Well-Known Member

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    or if it even connects to the network. (the name in the right corner with signal bars)
    ale624, Apr 25, 2012
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  4. red_5 Member

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    It worked. FINALLY. I really loathe AT&T...
    red_5, Apr 25, 2012
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  5. Tkf1 Community Development Team

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    Just for future reference. After the restore was complete you should see this:

    [IMG]
    Tkf1, Apr 25, 2012
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  6. Badd_Blood Well-Known Member

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    Hey @red_5 they told me my phone would be unlocked by April 24th but it still hasn't. I dont have any AT&T services so I cannot contact them online. How long should I keep waiting?
    Badd_Blood, Apr 25, 2012
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  7. 42395_skyline Community Development Team

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    Check spam folder, if you haven't already. If they really didn't email you yet just call. Give them case # or IMEI and have them see if the case is still open.
    42395_skyline, Apr 25, 2012
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  8. red_5 Member

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    Call and ask for a supervisor. You wouldn't believe how pushy I had to be to get a lady on who actually did it for me right then and there.

    It worked, but I never actually saw the confirmation in iTunes. One thing I suspect is that one has to have either no SIM or a non-AT&T SIM in to get the message...
    red_5, Apr 25, 2012
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  9. Badd_Blood Well-Known Member

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    Idk if I can do that cause I'm not assertive. If I don't get an email this week though I will call.
    Badd_Blood, Apr 25, 2012
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  10. red_5 Member

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    I'm not assertive. But I do have a nasty side... And MAN it got a workout
    red_5, Apr 25, 2012
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