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Distinguishing between a locked and unlocked iPhone has long been a topic of interest for many. If you've been wondering whether your device is locked or not, Mytour.vn has previously published numerous articles guiding readers on how to differentiate between a locked and factory unlocked iPhone. In this article, we'll explore yet another method - checking the iPhone's serial number.
How to Check if Your iPhone is Locked or Factory Unlocked Using Its Serial Number
Guide to Checking if Your iPhone is Locked or Unlocked Using Its Serial Number
To perform this method, follow these steps to check if your iPhone is locked or factory unlocked:
1. How to Check the Serial Number on Your iPhone
To check the serial number on your iPhone 7, 7 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, 6, 5s, 5, 4s, follow these steps:
Navigate to Settings then select General settings,
Here, select About and you can view the serial number on your iPhone.
2. How to Check if Your iPhone is Locked or Unlocked Using Its Serial Number
We proceed with the following steps:
Step 1: Go to Apple's homepage HERE.
Step 2: Click on the Support section and choose the iPhone icon as shown below.
Step 3: Next, select Talk to us by clicking on Get Help.
Step 4: Then select your iPhone device to check whether it's locked or unlocked.
Step 5: Here, you have various options for assistance, click on Repairs & Physical Damage icon as shown below.
Step 6: Choose Cannot Lock and Unlock Phone as shown below to perform the check for iPhone's lock status.
Step 7: The system will provide contact options for you to choose from, here we select Chat.
Step 8: Then you log in to chat with Apple's support representative to check whether your iPhone is locked or unlocked.
Step 10: After connecting with the technicians, provide them with the IMEI or Serial number we just checked to verify whether your iPhone is locked or unlocked.
The image above is the response from an Apple support representative.
Note: For these steps, you need to communicate with Apple staff in English.
Above is the article guiding you on how to differentiate between a locked and factory unlocked iPhone in the simplest and most accurate way, with answers from Apple's staff to help determine whether the iPhone device you're using is locked or unlocked.
https://Mytour.vn/how-to-check-iphone-serial-to-determine-lock-status-18368n.aspx
In addition, you can also use this method to ask Apple support representatives about the carrier of your locked iPhone, or you can apply the Identify which Carrier Locked iPhone method previously updated and shared by Mytour.vn.
