Apple replacement 3GS - will it be unlocked?

ChrisD. · 6 Oct 2011 at 15:51

I received a replacement 3GS from Apple a few months ago, will it be an unlocked device?

I have a 3Mifi data only SIM that I tried, but iTunes said this:

Don't really have any others to try, and I can't get through to Apple without paying £25 for a support token (that's really stupid!).

Nickyyy · 6 Oct 2011 at 17:27

No it wont be, once you put it into itunes the carrier lock will apply it's self.

ChrisD. · 6 Oct 2011 at 17:32

Can Vodafone unlock it then?

Cleeecooo · 6 Oct 2011 at 17:39

you need a SIM from a supported carrier, only to first setup thephone

Diggsy · 6 Oct 2011 at 17:57

You'll need to first set it up using a sim from whatever network you were on at the time you got the replacement, then you can contact the network to have it unlocked.

ChrisD. · 6 Oct 2011 at 18:34

Oh it works fine with my SIM, was just wondering if the device would be able to support other SIMs.

Just for info really when I come to sell it, I gather it's locked to Vodafone right now (my provider)?

Nickyyy · 6 Oct 2011 at 19:49

Yeah vodafone can unlock it, take it into any vodafone store and pay them 20 scoops, they send off a request to apple who unlock it within about 3 days. Then plug it into itunes and the unlock should apply it's self.

ChrisD. · 6 Oct 2011 at 20:33

Nickyyy said:
Yeah vodafone can unlock it, take it into any vodafone store and pay them 20 scoops, they send off a request to apple who unlock it within about 3 days. Then plug it into itunes and the unlock should apply it's self.

Okay thanks.