How to Check If Your iPhone is Factory Unlocked for Free

You have an iPhone but you don't know whether it is Factory Unlocked or carrier locked. Many time in some situations like buying a used iPhone or jailbreaking / unlocking, you'll need to know if your iPhone is free from carrier and it can run sim cardof all carriers. Many online services provide this information but it is not free, they charge a certain amount of fee for providing such information especially Unlock status, But don't worry today I'll show you a way to know if the iPhone is Factory Unlocked or Locked and this free.

Steps to Check Unlock Status

Step 1: Go to this Website

Step 2: Enter your 15 digit IMEI Number 

(If you don't know How to get IMEI number then from your iPhone, Go to Settings > General > About and scroll down for imei)

Step 3: Now hit Enter and wait till it displays information.

Step 4: After some time it will display IMEI info of your device.

Compare the Device ID1 with your IMEI and Device ID2 with your Serial number and make sure it matches. If your Device ID1 and Device ID2 does not match with IMEI and Serial number then please contact Apple and ask them if your product is original or fake.

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Jimmie Luthra is founder of The-Area51.com. He is a Cadet in Merchant Navy and a Part time Blogger. He is 20 and lives in Mumbai. You can Follow him on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

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About Jimmie Luthra

Jimmie Luthra is a Mariner, Tech enthusiast, Blogger and Gadget reviewer. He is fond of technology and is usually found playing with some piece of tech. He is also a Guitarist, Music lover & fitness freak.