Does your iPhone say
“SIM Not Supported”?

This issue, known as a Carrier Lock, prevents your device from being used with other carriers. Our user-friendly online application will guide you through the process to unlock it, all for just $1.

How does it Work?

Let us guide you through the unlocking process we offer to get rid of the network lock on any iPhone

1. Submit Request

To start the unlocking process of your iPhone, you will need to provide some basic information to get your network unlock code ready!

2. Follow Instructions

Please follow the instructions given by the App to activate and process your carrier unlock. Help will be available on each step.

3. Problem Solved

Once your request is submitted and confirmed, you will receive a message letting you know that your phone is unlocked.

Use any SIM Card

Unlocking your SIM Not Supported Block allows you to use any SIM or e-SIM on your iPhone

Update Proof

Your Unlock is Permanent and your device will never re-lock, no matter which iOS version.

Increased Value

After Unlocking your device value increased due to it being open to accept any Network/SIM Card

$1 Unbeatable Price

We offer this Unlock for $1 only. Thats it! Other Resellers sell the same for 10-50x more.

Unlocking your iPhone from the Carrier for free might seem like an impossible task due to regulation and fees charged by mobile carriers. We know this can be frustrating, that’s why finding the right unlock service for your iPhone is key when unlocking your device. On this guide, we will guide you on all the things you need to know to carrier unlock your iPhone with only the IMEI Number. On top of that, we are committed to give you all the latest information to give you alternatives and knowledge when it comes to the carrier lock.

What is the Carrier Lock on iPhone?

The carrier lock on iPhone is an error message commonly known as “Sim Not Supported” which is a restriction imposed to the network access on your iPhone. If you happen to have this lock on your iPhone, you won’t be able to use any other SIM Card other than the one from your original carrier. 

This lock is mostly done as part of a commercial strategy from the provider, in which they can assure the usage of their services for a set amount of time. In return, the customer, can get a device for a better price due to this shared agreement.

Does it work on all iPhones?

Yes, this technology can be implemented in any iPhone without any exception. It is common for a lot of user to be confused about this topic as there are certain technicalities that might make it seem as if it was different on some iPhones. 

To give you a better understanding, there are different networks across the world in which network providers based their mobile services. This means, that your carrier will only be able to lock your device in that type of network that is usually shared among all other in your same region. Ultimately, if you have a locked device, you may use it on another network if it doesn’t use the same technology.

How to Check if your iPhone is Network Lock

Although this lock can be checked just by entering another Sim Card, some users prefer to get the information right from the source or a trusted entity. If you want to do that, you will need to first know your IMEI, which is a unique ID attach to your phone which contains all your information.

Find your IMEI Number

There are multiple ways to obtain your IMEI regardless of your phone. By law, all devices are required to display the IMEI number on the hardware, this can usually be found on your SIM Card tray or on the back of your device. If you don’t want to deal with any of that, simply dial the following code on your phone as shown on the animation.

This is a USSD code which returns all the information of your device including your IMEI number. This will work on any device as it is a universal code that will work on any iPhone.

Contact your Carrier

One way to know if your phone is sim locked is by contacting the mobile carrier. All you need to do is to visit one official store or contact the customer service to request this information. For the most part, they will ask for the information of your account, and they will likely have your IMEI already registered on the system. This process can take a little longer, but it will for sure let you know if your iPhone is locked to the carrier.

Use an IMEI Checker Tool

If you want to use an Online and quick method, finding an IMEI checker tool is probably the easiest way. As you might be aware by this point, this information is open to the public and will be available only using your iPhone’s IMEI number. There are multiple platforms with this information, that’s why we recommend checking at least 2–3 sources to make sure you get the correct information. 

How to unlock iPhone with SIM Not Supported?

SimNotSupported is the easiest SIM Unlock process to remove any carrier lock issue regardless of the country or model. Make sure to understand the follow every step of the iPhone unlock so you can avoid mistakes and complete the process as quick as possible.

Complete the form

The first step to unlock your phone is to provide some basic information into the platform, this will create your request to unlock your phone and generate an unlock code. The information needed for the unlock is the following:

  • Device
  • Email
  • Name
  • IMEI

This is all that’s needed to easily unlock your device, pleasure ensure that all the information is entered correctly to avoid any type of delays during the unlocking process of your iPhone.

Follow the instructions

At this point, you will receive a confirmation email as well as you will be redirected into the activation order log in. It is highly likely that you are required to complete a validation process. Do not worry, in case this happens to you, there will be tutorial and guides on how to complete the confirmation process. This should not take longer than 5 minutes, and it is going to be really easy to complete and unlock the iPhone device.

Enjoy a iPhone Free from Restrictions

Once the confirmation is processed, the unlock of your iPhone will begin and should be only a matter of minutes until you can unlock your iPhone. This is by far the best way to unlock your iOS device as it is easy and everything is done completely Online. You will receive an email confirming that the iPhone Sim Lock has been removed and that now you are able to use it on any carrier of your choice.

Alternative: Unlock Service by your Carrier

If you want to have an alternative, the second-best way to unlock your iPhone is by contacting the carrier and requesting the unlock of the device. This process is recommended if you do not want to deal with Online methods, or you want to do it directly from the source. It is important to note that if you want to unlock your iPhone using this method, you will have to be the first owner of the device and that your IMEI has been registered under your name.

Check your eligibility

Now that we have talked about this scenario, we will go over the most common requirements that carrier will ask to even consider the unlock request of your iPhone:

  • ID
  • Proof of ownership
  • IMEI registered on the carrier under your name
  • Have no outstanding bills

These are the most common requirements. However, your network carrier could ask for more information at the beginning and throughout the process of the unlock.

Carrier Unlock your iPhone

If you can successfully provide all information to your carrier, and they grant the unlocking to your iPhone. All you need to do is to wait for an SMS confirming the unlock of your iPhone from the network. This usually takes no more than a day once the confirmation is granted.

FAQ

Let us Answer your Most Common Questions About the Carrier Lock on iPhone

You can unlock your iPhone yourself regardless of the method. This process should not involve any technicians or experts. Unlocking your iPhone from the carrier is as simple as generating an unlocking request with your device's information and should be straightforward.

Not always, unlocking your device from the carrier will involve some sort of cost. If you want to minimize this, SimNotSupported offers a next to free experience. All you need is to follow the tutorials and complete a small verification process that might have some sort of fee.

It is highly risky to jailbreak your iPhone. Now only this could damage your device but also could leak personal information. We do not recommend this type of methods, and instead we invite you to check SimNotSupported or unlock your iPhone directly with your network.

No, there is not such thing as a universal code. In the past, there was a generic number that could unlock your device from the carrier. As technology evolves, this is not longer the case and each unlocking request, contains a unique code to unlock your device.

The cost of unlocking an iPhone from a carrier will depend on your own situation. For instance, if you want to do it from your carrier, and you own some money on outstanding fees, you will first need to settle those bills to be eligible for unlocking. If you want to use an alternative method, be prepared to pay some fees for the services. Nevertheless, using tools like SimNotSupported will always be a lot cheaper.

Yes, your carrier is obligated to give you this information as well as you can find it Online. This information will always be open source, meaning that anyone could search for it. We always recommend checking the primary sources "Your Carrier" as they were the ones that locked it in the first place.