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    Equipment, Devices and Services

    Unlock my device

    Your wireless device will either be locked or unlocked. A locked device only works with a ɧƵ SIM card on ɧƵ’s network. Explore the following topics for answers to some of the most common questions regarding locked devices.

    • A locked device only works with a ɧƵ SIM card on ɧƵ’s network.
    • An unlocked device can be used with non-ɧƵ SIM cards on another carrier’s domestic or international network

    Note: A locked device doesn’t affect roaming. You can use a locked device to roam on another carrier's network.

    Beginning on 7/23/2019, devices purchased from ɧƵ are locked for 60 days from the date of purchase. This policy applies to new and existing customers and customers porting their service to another carrier. The device locking policy also applies to:

    • Devices purchased at full retail price or on a device payment agreement
    • Device purchased on a device payment agreement and paid off prior to the 60-day requirement
    • ɧƵ service canceled while device is locked
    • If you’re porting out service, your device remains locked until the 60-day requirement has been met

    Our device locking policy helps prevent theft and protects our customers from fraud. A locked device that isn’t usable on networks outside of ɧƵ’s is less attractive to criminals.

    All smartphones sold by ɧƵ or one of our retail partners.

    No. Your device will be unlocked automatically as long the following applies:

    • You’re 60 days from purchase
    • Your device is not flagged for fraud, or reported as lost or stolen

    When you insert a non-ɧƵ SIM card, you’ll see the error message “SIM Not Supported” on the screen of locked devices.

    Note: Message may vary by manufacturer.

    No, if you bring your own device to use with ɧƵ service, the device locking policy does not apply.

    If you’re traveling internationally and your device is locked, you can sign up for one of ɧƵ’s international services to stay connected. To use your device on another carrier’s SIM card and network, you must meet our device unlocking requirements.

    Yes, you can still transfer your service to another account. However, the device will remain locked after the transfer until it has met our device unlocking requirements.

    No, suspending your device does not change when your device will be eligible to be unlocked.

    Note: Suspending your device because it was lost or stolen will prevent it from being unlocked.

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