Dr.Fone User Guide for Screen Unlock

Learn how to use Dr.Fone to remove all types of lock screens on your Android or iOS Device. Download the latest version of Dr.Fone and get started now.

How To Unlock SIM Lock on iPhone? [Any Carrier]

SIM locks can be quite problematic for the user in a lot of ways. Since this particular element is a great way to connect with people worldwide, locking it can restrict a lot of functionalities. To make a simple execution of removing the SIM lock from the iOS device, Dr.Fone - Screen Unlock (iOS) is here to help. Consider following this guide to remove the iPhone SIM lock with ease.

Note: You will have to jailbreak your iPhone to remove the SIM lock from it. While this puts the iDevice in threat, do consider all options before performing this action. The entire process is compatible with iPhone 5S to iPhone X, which are running between iOS 12.0 and iOS 14.8.1.

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Unlock SIM Lock on iPhone

The steps feature below provides a remedy for all major forms of errors, including SIM not supported, invalid SIMs, locked SIMs, and no network servicing. Look through the guide to learn more about this iPhone carrier unlock system:

Step 1Open The Screen Unlock Tool

Launch Wondershare Dr.Fone after downloading and installing the platform on your computer. Continue under Toolbox > Screen Unlock > iOS to launch the tool on a new window.

access screen unlock tool

* Dr.Fone Mac version still has the old interface, but it does not affect the use of Dr.Fone function, we will update it as soon as possible.

Step 2Continue With SIM Unlocking Tool

Once you are present in a new window, select the Remove SIM Locked feature to activate the particular process.

proceed with the sim unlock feature

Step 3Start Removing iPhone SIM Lock

You will be directed to the main page of the Remove iPhone SIM lock tool, where you have to click Start to initiate the process.

start unlocking the sim

Note: All major carriers are supported in this process, including AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
Step 4Recognize the Device and Continue

The platform automatically recognizes the iDevice, displaying all its details on the next screen. While you confirm all the provided details, continue by clicking Unlock Now.

recognize device details

Step 5Jailbreak iDevice If Needed

As this process asks to jailbreak the iOS device, you will be prompted to jailbreak the device first. If you want to follow a guide, click on Jailbreak Guide. Conversely, click on Watch Video if you wish to follow a video guide.

jailbreak ios device

Step 6Remove All Wi-Fi Networks and Continue

Once done, the screen prompts to perform a set of actions which starts with removing the SIM card from the iDevice. Continue to Settings > WLAN to open the network settings of the device. Look for the Wi-Fi networks that you have connected with and tap on Forget This Network.

Remove all connected networks from the My Networks section and turn off Wi-Fi. Following this, re-insert your SIM card and tap Continue on the computer screen to proceed next.

remove wifi connections and continue

Step 7View the Progress of the iPhone SIM Unlock

The next screen shows the prompt window containing the progress of the SIM unlocking process.

view iphone sim lock removal progress

Step 8Conclude Removal of iPhone SIM Unlock

Once it is done after a while, the window shows the completion message where you have to click Done to close down the process.

conclude sim lock removal

Note: The process does not compromise the data of the iDevice at any cost. It is possible that after the process if you try factory resetting the iDevice or updating its ROM, the SIM might get relocked. However, it can be unlocked again.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

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