{"id":3603,"date":"2017-09-13T09:13:34","date_gmt":"2017-09-13T09:13:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unlockbase.com\/blog\/?p=3603"},"modified":"2017-12-18T13:14:54","modified_gmt":"2017-12-18T13:14:54","slug":"phone-unlocked-heres-figure-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unlockbase.com\/blog\/phone-unlocked-heres-figure-one\/","title":{"rendered":"Is My Phone Unlocked? Here\u2019s How to Figure That One Out"},"content":{"rendered":"

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How to Figure Out if Your Phone is Unlocked?<\/h2>\n

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  1. For iOS phone<\/strong>, simply navigate your phone\u2019s settings and look for Cellular Data Network<\/strong>. If it\u2019s present, then your phone may be unlocked given that this section allows users to manually change their phone\u2019s carrier.<\/li>\n
  2. For Android phone<\/strong>, proceed to your phone\u2019s settings and look for the Network Operator<\/strong> option. Scan for networks and select one to try if it works. If it does, your phone may be unlocked.<\/li>\n
  3. In general, people try to swap out their SIM cards<\/strong> with a different carrier\u2019s SIM<\/strong> and tries to make a call if it works.<\/li>\n
  4. Another alternative way to check your phone\u2019s lock status is through your IMEI<\/strong> number and enter this on an IMEI<\/strong> checker website.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    \u201cHaving my phone unlocked<\/strong><\/a> is the sweetest way to communicate when I travel.<\/em>\u201d – said every traveler out there. Truth be told, when traveling out of the country, it can be very frustrating to commit to expensive roaming charges. Unlike carrier phones, unlocked phones<\/a> allow you to swap out your SIM<\/strong> to any local SIM<\/strong> card wherever you are. Furthermore, you get to spend your money for other expenses. However, how would you know if your phone\u2019s unlocked?<\/p>\n

    Without further ado, here are some amazing ways to figure out if your phone\u2019s unlocked!<\/p>\n

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    How to Figure Out if iOS Phone is Unlocked<\/h2>\n

     
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    In order to check if your iOS phone<\/strong><\/a> is unlocked, you may proceed to the cellular setting. While it may not exactly tell you that your phone\u2019s unlocked, it\u2019s a decent indicator that you may not swap out your SIM<\/strong> with a different one. Just make sure to follow these steps:<\/p>\n

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    1. Go to Settings<\/strong> and look for Cellular<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    2. Select Cellular<\/strong> and scroll to Cellular Data Network<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      If the Cellular Data Network<\/strong> option is present, this may indicate that the phone is unlocked. Otherwise, it\u2019s a carrier phone. This is due to the fact that this option allows the user to change carriers.<\/p>\n

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      How to Figure Out if Android Phone is Unlocked<\/h2>\n

       
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      For Android phones<\/strong><\/a>, the indication that your phone may be an unlocked phone may seem similar with iOS phones<\/strong>. However, the procedure may depend on the version of the operating system and of course, the manufacturer. For the sole reason that interfaces may vary according to the brand\u2019s customization.<\/p>\n

      Moving forward, here\u2019s how you can figure out if your Android phone\u2019s unlocked:<\/p>\n

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      1. Go to Settings<\/strong> and proceed to Network\/Mobile Network\/Cellular Network<\/strong> (or however your phone refers to Network setting as this may differ with the brand).<\/li>\n
      2. Look for Network Operator<\/strong> and Search\/Scan for networks<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      3. Wait until it shows you the results.<\/li>\n
      4. Once the results show, try connecting on one of the networks<\/strong> and wait if your phone can pick up a signal.<\/li>\n
      5. If there is, try making a call.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        So, here\u2019s the thing: if your phone showed a list of different networks, it could be that your phone is unlocked. However, there are also cases that your carrier may have had arrangements with other carriers, hence, the connection.<\/p>\n

        If you are not satisfied with the result, you may still proceed with the general method of figuring out if your phone\u2019s unlocked.<\/p>\n

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        General Method of Figuring Out if Phone is Unlocked?<\/h2>\n

         
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        If you are having trouble figuring out whether your phone\u2019s unlocked or not, you can always refer to this general method of doing so. Maybe then, you will be able to say: \u201cDude, my phone\u2019s unlocked<\/em>. \u2018Gotta say goodbye to expensive roaming charges!<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n

        First, look or borrow a different carrier\u2019s SIM card<\/strong>. Then, simply swap out your existing SIM<\/strong> with it and then check your phone if it finds the network. This may appear in the form of signal bars or a prompt telling you that a new network has been inserted on your phone. Afterwards, try making a call. If it registers, then your phone\u2019s unlocked. Otherwise, it\u2019s not.<\/p>\n

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        Alternative Way to Figure Out if Phone is Unlocked (via IMEI)<\/h2>\n

         
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        Well, if you are willing to go technical this time, you can move forward with International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI)<\/strong> checking. You can get your IMEI information<\/strong><\/a> from your phone and enter this on an IMEI checker website<\/strong> to know the lock status of your phone. In order to get your IMEI information<\/strong>, dial *#060#<\/em>. If this works on your phone, a 15-digit number<\/strong> will appear. Otherwise, you may navigate through your phone Settings<\/strong> and look for About Phone\/Device. You may find an IMEI<\/strong> section there, and under it is the 15-digit number.<\/p>\n

        Here’s a sample video in getting your phone’s IMEI<\/strong> information (for Samsung Galaxy S4<\/strong><\/a>):<\/p>\n

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