Hi, everybody.
In this video, I am going to show you how to unlock an iPhone 15.
I will show you step by step how to get your iphone unlocked
and this method will work for any other version of this model.
So, the first thing that you need to understand is that
there are three types of unlocks.
The first type is the network unlock.
This will unlock your iphone to use it with any SIM card in any country
from any service provider.
Then you have the passcode unlock or the security unlock.
This guide will show you how to access your device
if maybe you forgot the passcode or the security pattern.
And lastly, we have the iCloud activation unlock.
Maybe you purchase a phone from somebody else
and it came with a cloud-based lock.
We will discuss ethical solutions, no hacks or anything illegal.
We will include timestamps,
so feel free to skip this video depending on what you're looking for.
But first, a quick disclaimer.
We will not use any type of hacking tool in any way.
Phones that are reported as lost or stolen cannot be unlocked.
So, let's begin with the network unlock.
Like I said before, this will make your phone compatible with any SIM card.
Unlocking a phone is not a free process,
but I'll show you the best and the easiest way to remotely unlock your device,
meaning that everything is done over the air,
no cables and no software required.
But you may be wondering why to unlock your phone. So, there are a few reasons.
First. it eliminates roaming costs while traveling because,
with an unlocked phone,
you could simply purchase a local SIM card and use it for data and calls,
which is way cheaper than roaming services.
Additionally, the resale value of an unlocked phone increases.
Having a phone that is unlocked is worth much more because
you could sell it to anybody regardless of their service provider that they use.
And if you're wondering, yes,
you can unlock your phone even if it's under an active contract with your current service provider.
But keep in mind that this will not work for phones that
have been reported as lost or stolen.
If your device is blacklisted, this method will not work.
So, with that said, let's begin.
Step 1: We need to get the phone's IMEI number. We will get it by dialing *#06#.
As you will see, the IMEI number will show up in the screen.
This is a 15-digit number.
This number can also be found in the box and in the settings of your device.
Step 2: Now, we need to grab the computer and
we're going to go to the following website –www.unlockriver.com.
We will include all the links below.
Using this tool, we will unlock the phone.
We're going to start by selecting the original carrier and
the country that your iphone is currently locked to,
then we will select the brand and then we will select the exact model and service.
In some cases, you will get multiple services.
Some are faster than others and the prices may change.
Next up, insert your IMEI number. This is the number that we got previously.
Then, insert your email address.
You will get notified once your unlock has been completed,
then you will see the price on an estimated processing time,
which does not include weekends.
Let's proceed. In the following screen, you will get a summary of your order,
check that everything is correct,
make sure that you have selected the correct original carrier,
then scroll down, place your order,
and we will have to wait until the unlock request is processed.
It may take a while, so I will be back once the process has been completed.
Once your unlock has been processed, you will receive an email.
The email should confirm that your phone has been successfully unlocked
and it will include instructions on how to activate the unlock.
Step 3: After receiving the notification that your phone has been unlocked,
we're going to power off the device and you will need to remove the SIM card tray and
insert a non-supported SIM card.
In other words, a SIM card that is different from the original carrier.
Power on your device.
You will need to connect your device to Wi-Fi and the unlock will be instantly activated.
After a few seconds,
your device should be successfully unlocked and compatible with any SIM card.
Now, let's make a test call. And if the call goes through, the process was successful.
Perfect!
And that's it, your phone is now unlocked and ready to be used with any network.
Now, let's move on to the other types of unlocks.
Let's proceed with the passcode unlock or the security unlock.
This is in case you forgot the passcode of your phone or
if your phone has been locked because of too many incorrect attempts.
It's important to know that the phone must be yours.
If it's a stolen device or if you're not the rightful owner,
you will not be able to unlock it because chances are you will be locked with a cloud-based lock.
What we will do here is a factory reset to wipe the phone completely and
be able to restore it to factory settings to use it again.
So, please be aware that all the information about this phone will be deleted
unless you have a backup of your data somewhere in the cloud or in your computer.
The first thing to do, connect your phone to your computer using a cable.
Make sure that your phone has enough battery, at least 20 percent.
And then we will enter recovery mode by performing
a specific command using the following keys on the side.
This may vary depending on every model,
so I recommend that you Google how to enter recovery mode in your exact model.
For the latest iPhones, this is how you enter recovery mode.
Volume up, volume down, and press and hold the power button, and don't let go.
If it didn't work on the first time, I suggest that you try it again until you get it.
If you did it successfully, we will see the following screen.
If you're a Windows User, make sure that you install the latest version of iTunes.
I will include a link where you can download it.
Your computer should detect your iPhone in recovery mode and
then we're going to proceed by restoring this phone to factory settings.
So, this will erase the phone completely.
So, this will take a while,
it depends on your internet connection and the speed of your computer.
So, let's fast forward and I'll be back once the process is completed.
It will take a few seconds and after a while,
your device will be restored to factory settings and
you should be able to use it without any issues.
And there you have it. Your phone should be unlocked.
Now in some cases,
your phone might be locked to an iCloud account or an activation lock.
You will need to contact the previous owner to remove the lock.
This would be the best and the cheapest solution,
but if you have tried contacting the previous owner and you still have no luck,
I will include an article in the description of this video that
describes ethical solutions to completely remove the iCloud lock or the activation lock.
And that's how you unlock an iPhone.
Thank you so much.
I hope that this video helped you and we'll see you next time. Take care.