Show Download Article This wikiHow teaches you how to figure out if a phone is unlocked when you don't have a SIM card. If you bought a new phone second-hand or from a third-party dealer, you want to make sure it's unlocked so you can use it with your carrier. Otherwise, it can only be used with the carrier it is locked to. The easiest way to check if your phone is unlocked is to use another SIM card. If you do not have a SIM card, you can check if your phone is unlocked using the Settings, but this may not be 100% accurate. You can also contact your carrier, but they may not be able to give you the information you need.
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Advertisement Ask a Question 200 characters left Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Submit Advertisement Thanks for submitting a tip for review! ReferencesAbout This ArticleThanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 77,476 times. Is this article up to date?How I know if my phone is unlocked?But in general, you can go to Settings > Connections > Mobile Networks > Network Operators and tap Search Now to see if the names of other carriers come up. If multiple carrier names show up, your phone might be unlocked.
Can you tell if your phone is locked?How can you find out? It's simple to find out if your phone is locked. Simply insert a SIM card from another carrier (you'll be able to get one free from a phone shop or by ordering one online) and see if the name of the network appears on your handset.
Can I check if my phone is unlocked with IMEI?An IMEI number can be used to determine the device make and model, and whether the device is locked or unlocked. If a device has been lost or stolen, the IMEI can also be used to block it from being used on most carrier networks, including T-Mobile's.
How do I find out if my iPhone is unlocked?You can find out if your iPhone is locked by going to Settings > General > About. If "No SIM restrictions" appears next to Carrier Lock, your iPhone is unlocked.
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