How to Check if Your iPhone Is Unlocked
Open your iPhone's Settings., Tap Cellular., Look for an option entitled "Cellular Data Network."
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open your iPhone's Settings.
This app is grey with a gear icon on it. , It's near the top of the page.
If your phone uses U.K.
English, this option will be called "Mobile Data"., If your phone displays this option, it's unlocked; otherwise, your phone is locked.On some phones, such as AT&T ones, you'll first have to tap Cellular Data Options before you can view the "Cellular Data Network" option.
In exceptionally rare cases where your carrier has given you a SIM card that lets you change your iPhone's Access Point Name (APN), having this setting won't necessarily mean that your phone is unlocked.
If your phone has a SIM card like this, proceed to the next method. -
Step 2: Tap Cellular.
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Step 3: Look for an option entitled "Cellular Data Network."
Detailed Guide
This app is grey with a gear icon on it. , It's near the top of the page.
If your phone uses U.K.
English, this option will be called "Mobile Data"., If your phone displays this option, it's unlocked; otherwise, your phone is locked.On some phones, such as AT&T ones, you'll first have to tap Cellular Data Options before you can view the "Cellular Data Network" option.
In exceptionally rare cases where your carrier has given you a SIM card that lets you change your iPhone's Access Point Name (APN), having this setting won't necessarily mean that your phone is unlocked.
If your phone has a SIM card like this, proceed to the next method.
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