Other ATT unlock

[pika2000]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the lock status of iPhones are not stored locally on the device, but set on Apple's server. The phone will check this when they are being activated. So if the status on Apple's server says it's unlocked, it's unlocked. That's the way I understand it. It's different than any other GSM phones where the lock status is set locally on the phone (by entering a code). There's no entering codes for iPhones, the unlock process is done on Apple's server side.

All shipping iPhones are technically "unlocked" inside the box. It's when it is being activated, it will check with Apple's server whether it is carrier locked or not, and then set itself appropriately. That's the way I understand it. Correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[Shadowbech]

Edit to add: Come to think of it, my last unlock, where it expired, was an Android where I had to enter a code so maybe iPhones are different?

For Android devices, yes they do provide you a code once the unlocked is approved. But for iPhones, you don't get a code when you request an unlock and it's done differently. All the OP needs to do is just insert a different carrier's sim card to confirm that it's unlocked.

 

[rui no onna]

I have to agree. You have to pair everything up again, sign into all email accounts and reconnect all the Wi-Fi networks up. It adds up and takes time. And I've done all that a lot since I once thought doing a restore after every software update made a difference when it really didn't. My phone works just as well without doing so.

Never had that issue with iTunes encrypted backup and restore. Maybe the Bluetooth pairing but I seem to recall being pleasantly surprised when my Tiles worked with my new iPhone without further tinkering.

 

[kevink2]

I've not tested my iPhone X unlock yet either. Paid off in January.