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Quick question about unlocking...

  • 03-07-2014 10:14pm
    #1
    Zhane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,156 ✭✭✭


    Hey guys,

    Just a very quick question. I've requested my iPhone 5s to be unlocked by meteor, that's grand, they've requested the unlocking from Apple. But something in the email this morning didn't make sense:

    "This contains the correct settings for the new network operator, which also includes the operators' 'Network Lock'.

    This means that your iPhone will then become locked to the new network.

    Once the syncing is complete your phone is now ready for use with another network operator.

    If you need to unlock your iPhone again you will need to contact the network operator the phone is now locked to. "

    Will it relock to whatever sim I put into it? I got my iphone 4 unlocked by three a few years ago and I've had no issues.


Comments

  • #2
    mcw92
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,521 ✭✭✭mcw92


    I've never heard of an factory unlock that locked to the new network.

    If they are requesting the unlock through apple then it will be unlocked to all networks for good, no matter what sim you use.


  • #3
    jamesd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,464 ✭✭✭jamesd


    Ignore that once it's unlocked it's unlocked.


  • #4
    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,109 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    It's hard to believe how stupid, as companies, Meteor and eMobile are. No matter how many times they are told......
    http://www.boards.ie/ttfthread/2057224915


  • #5
    fox007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,362 ✭✭✭fox007


    Apple don't know what there at sometimes.I was I the USA at apple getting a few bits then decided to get a 50$ iTunes card and the guy would not sell it to me as I needed a USA iTunes account and an address in the USA.So put everything back, went in to Game stop next sore no issue 50$ iTunes card and an iPad mini for $199 one mans loss is another man gain.Get the iPhone unlocked it will be unlocked to all networks


  • #6
    wolfyboy555
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,453 ✭✭✭wolfyboy555


    I have just received the same email as the one above! Do I just follow the steps given and just ignore the bit where it says it re locks? As in I want to unlock phone but use the same eMobile sim. If I put in a 48sim and unlock I should be able to switch back to eMobile after the unlock ?


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  • #7
    guil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,534 ✭✭✭✭guil


    Yes as others have said follow the steps upto the point it says about the phone relocking.


  • #8
    Zhane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,156 ✭✭✭Zhane


    Just thought I would update.

    Phone is unlocked and I am able to switch sim cards without problems. Thanks for your help everyone. :)


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