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Heads up for people who want to unlock this device:
To find out your unlock date, Activate service through iOS activation(this happens during the official setup of the iPhone,make sure the sim is inserted). After Setup and you received the welcome text, then text the word "UNLOCK" to 611-611 or call 1-888-442-5102. For texting 611-611 if it does not work the first time text a second time, after that it will send the official unlock date.
Steps to officially unlocking the device when it is time:
Step 1: Receive the official unlock text
Step 2: Turn the iPhone off and wait 3-5 minutes
Step 3: Turn iPhone back on and then check the status while connected to WiFi.
After that enjoy your newly unlocked iPhone!
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Q: Why did my iPhone not unlock?
A. Here are some reasons:
1. You swapped the sim card that came with the iPhone into a new device, this automatically triggers a denied unlock request.
2. You did not fulfill the 60 days needed to unlock.(Some report you only need 1 month of fully paid service but nonetheless it HAS to be activated.)
3. You bought a refurbished device that has been previously activated before November 2021 which in that case it will need 1 year of service before unlock.
4. Tracfone noticed evidence of fraud and has denied your unlock request.
5. You did not send at least 2 text's or made 2 phone calls during your active service.
6. You did not activate you iPhone therefore your unlock request will be automatically denied.
Note*: For People who want to use this as a trade in, at an Apple store they usually do not ask for carrier as long as it is an iPhone SE and working it qualify's for Trade in credit even if it's locked to a carrier. At Best buy most reps don't ask but reports show some do.
Model: Straight Talk Apple iPhone SE (2nd Generation - 2020), 64GB, Black - Prepaid Smartphone [Locked to Straight Talk]
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Bummer they don't have the iPhone mini on sale. The 12 mini was $299 last year so I was hoping maybe the 13 would drop this year. Not even the 12 mini this year. No 5G!
Pretty much the same policy as the others. "For Apple devices activated with new Straight Talk Service on the Straight Talk network on or after November 23, 2021, the device will be automatically unlocked sixty (60) days after activation in the absence of an indication of fraud."
So one month service will do it. Looks like minimum $35 for that.
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Unlocked after 60 days of paid service per Verizon. Is that everyone's experience here or can you do the "pay for a month and then cancel and wait" thing like with TF/ST?
Unlocked after 60 days of paid service per Verizon. Is that everyone's experience here or can you do the "pay for a month and then cancel and wait" thing like with TF/ST?
Unless something recently changed, I just paid for a month back in late Summer and it unlocked at 60 days. I did a ST plan but apparently there are cheaper TF plans available that it works on too.
Bummer they don't have the iPhone mini on sale. The 12 mini was $299 last year so I was hoping maybe the 13 would drop this year. Not even the 12 mini this year. No 5G!
Unlocked after 60 days of paid service per Verizon. Is that everyone's experience here or can you do the "pay for a month and then cancel and wait" thing like with TF/ST?
I have a question in answering your question.
With Verizon owned mvnos, 1 month service is usually enough to unlock it after 60 days (automatic for iphones, request for androids).
But I recall Straight Talk had specific requirements that didn't fall in line with other TracFone brands after they launched their new unlock policy pursuant to their acquisition by Verizon. Does anyone recall if it's any different?
edited to clarify.
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With Verizon owned mvnos, 1 month service is usually enough to unlock it after 60 days (automatic for iphones, request for androids).
But I recall Straight Talk had specific requirements that didn't fall in line with other TracFone brands. Does anyone recall if it's any different?
Tracfone was a pain to get it unlocked even after one year of service. After five phone calls finally got it unlocked. It shouldn't be that way. Never buy Tracfone again
Tracfone was a pain to get it unlocked even after one year of service. After five phone calls finally got it unlocked. It shouldn't be that way. Never buy Tracfone again
Sorry I should have mentioned. I mean the TF with the new policy since their acquisition by Verizon.
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Unlocked after 60 days of paid service per Verizon. Is that everyone's experience here or can you do the "pay for a month and then cancel and wait" thing like with TF/ST?
Pretty much the same policy as the others. "For Apple devices activated with new Straight Talk Service on the Straight Talk network on or after November 23, 2021, the device will be automatically unlocked sixty (60) days after activation in the absence of an indication of fraud."
So one month service will do it. Looks like minimum $35 for that.
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So one month service will do it. Looks like minimum $35 for that.
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With Verizon owned mvnos, 1 month service is usually enough to unlock it after 60 days (automatic for iphones, request for androids).
But I recall Straight Talk had specific requirements that didn't fall in line with other TracFone brands after they launched their new unlock policy pursuant to their acquisition by Verizon. Does anyone recall if it's any different?
edited to clarify.
With Verizon owned mvnos, 1 month service is usually enough to unlock it after 60 days (automatic for iphones, request for androids).
But I recall Straight Talk had specific requirements that didn't fall in line with other TracFone brands. Does anyone recall if it's any different?
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So one month service will do it. Looks like minimum $35 for that.
not sure if theri unlock policy is still auto after 60 days but the the last two i got from total just prior to the acquisition were a breeze...
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