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Visible Device Unlocking Policy Why does Visible have an unlocking policy[visible.com]?
Visible wants to make sure that devices are available for members who want to activate and use Visible service, and keep devices out of the hands of people who want to obtain devices without paying for them or otherwise drive fraudulent activity. To minimize fraud, newly purchased devices will be "locked" to work exclusively on the Visible network for a limited period of time.
What is unlocking?
"Unlocking" a device refers only to disabling the software that prevents a member from attempting to activate a device designed for Visible's network on another carrier's network. Once that software is disabled, you can try to activate your device with another carrier. Take note, however, that not all Visible devices will work or have full functionality with other carriers since each carrier uses different technologies on their networks.
What is Visible's unlocking policy?
Smartphones that you purchase from Visible will be locked for 60 days after activation. After 60 days, we will automatically remove the lock unless we have determined or suspect that the device was lost, stolen, or purchased fraudulently.
Once the 60 day period following device activation expires, your phone will be unlocked.
How do I know if my device is locked?
Upon inserting a non-Visible SIM, an error message like "SIM Not Supported" will appear on the screen of locked devices. Each device manufacturer uses a different message, so you can check with a manufacturer to determine the exact language they use.
Does Visible have an unlocking Policy for deployed military personnel?
Yes we do! If you are a Visible customer in the military and receive relocation orders outside of Visible's coverage area, we will unlock your device and suspend your service at your request, even during the 60-day-lock period following the activation of your device. Just contact Visible Care and we can walk through the process of reviewing and validating your request.
Effective Date: August 25, 2021
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Ordered Sunday, received today. Visible is legit!!
My silver 64gb came unlocked out of the box. Also had a fully drained battery as others have seen.
Do I need to insert the visible sim into the phone once every day for the next 2 months to get the $200 credit? I wish they supported transferring from physical sim to esim but they force you to port out and back in to do that.
I was thinking they may overnight. I know they do with their sims.
I think you just need to make sure it's been activated. The issue people ran into was they never activated the sim with the phone and then ran into problems. I highly doubt they look to see what phone your using. The goal is to get you to pay for service for 2-3 months.
These fully drained batteries concern me. This must be really old stock. Letting a battery die like that affects the health of the battery.
Is there a time limit before which I have to activate visible sim?
I have about over a month left on my current Mint plan. Would I be able to spend that month on an unlocked iPhone 12 I get here and activate Visible sim after that in order to get the GC?
Is there a time limit before which I have to activate visible sim?
I have about over a month left on my current Mint plan. Would I be able to spend that month on an unlocked iPhone 12 I get here and activate Visible sim after that in order to get the GC?
At least 30 days since it was ordered. Chat to visible rep for confirmation.
Also I have not noticed any battery issues and mine came fully depleted. I've been reading that it happens frequently with Apple stuff and isn't a huge worry. I won't stress about it for now because battery life has been great.
Do we think the 11 will drop further in price? Being as this 12 is the better deal right now seems odd to be charging more for the older 11. Trying to decide if I should just go for this at 400 now or just wait another week or 2
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My silver 64gb came unlocked out of the box. Also had a fully drained battery as others have seen.
Do I need to insert the visible sim into the phone once every day for the next 2 months to get the $200 credit? I wish they supported transferring from physical sim to esim but they force you to port out and back in to do that.
I was thinking they may overnight. I know they do with their sims.
I think you just need to make sure it's been activated. The issue people ran into was they never activated the sim with the phone and then ran into problems. I highly doubt they look to see what phone your using. The goal is to get you to pay for service for 2-3 months.
These fully drained batteries concern me. This must be really old stock. Letting a battery die like that affects the health of the battery.
I have about over a month left on my current Mint plan. Would I be able to spend that month on an unlocked iPhone 12 I get here and activate Visible sim after that in order to get the GC?
I have about over a month left on my current Mint plan. Would I be able to spend that month on an unlocked iPhone 12 I get here and activate Visible sim after that in order to get the GC?
At least 30 days since it was ordered. Chat to visible rep for confirmation.
Also I have not noticed any battery issues and mine came fully depleted. I've been reading that it happens frequently with Apple stuff and isn't a huge worry. I won't stress about it for now because battery life has been great.