Recently, there was a big scandal from MrZin store specializing in selling Iphone. Specifically, a customer bought Iphone XSMax International Full Seal version at MrZin, after using it for a while, it became Iphone Lock. The value of an Iphone Lock is much lower than that of the International Iphone? So why from International Iphone to Iphone Lock? If you are new to Iphone, it is very difficult to distinguish. Therefore, this article will guide you How to check Iphone Lock or World by chatting with Apple Support. This is the most accurate way to check to know if your iPhone is International (World) or Lock?
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What is the difference between Iphone International (World) and Iphone Lock?
What is International Iphone?
International Iphone This is the Iphone version you can use with SIM card in any country. As long as you are standing in the coverage of that SIM. Normally, the price of your International Iphone is about 10 million higher than the Lock version. If you have the conditions, you should buy the World version iPhone to use it will be more stable.
What is Iphone Lock?
Iphone Lock iPhone is limited by carrier. That is, if you Lock any network, you can only use that network’s sim. For example, in the US there is Iphone Lock on ATT network, Verizon, in Japan there is Iphone Lock on docomo network…
If you buy to have Iphone Lock ATT network, you cannot insert SIM cards of Verizon, docomo or Viettel, Mobifone, Vinaphone …. Only use each ATT network.
In Vietnam, there is also an Iphone Lock network such as the network purchased by installments of Mobifone, Viettel, and VinaPhone using the commitment of the package.
So how can Iphone Lock use another network’s sim?
Well this is a problem that merchants often use to deceive consumers with no knowledge of IPhone.
Use a Pairing SIM
Currently on the market there are types of SIM cards. This is a small circuit board embedded in Iphone Lock, making it possible for your other SIM to work. The drawback of paired SIM is that there will be some minor errors such as missing calls, or when calling a number in Vietnam, you must add +84 at the beginning of the number. However, every time Apple updates a new iOS, you must change to a new paired SIM if Apple blocked the paired SIM in the previous version. And you have to wait for the market to produce a suitable SIM for this new iOS.
The price of a paired SIM on the market is about 300,000 VND depending on the type and age. This is the easiest way for Iphone Lock to be able to use another network SIM in Vietnam.
Use pirated code to upgrade from Lock to World
Some stores use pirated codes to turn Iphone into Lock into World. However, this is a way to bypass Apple and carriers, so Iphone will return to Iphone Lock at any time. Currently, most Iphone Lock ATT network is easy to Unlock with the most pirated Code. But in the case of being relocked, you have to look at your iPhone as an Ipod.
Iphone is temporarily Unlocked to IPhone World
Apple has a pretty good policy for customers using the Lock version, which is a temporary Unlock. You can notify Apple that you have a short business trip abroad, and need to unlock your iPhone to use another carrier’s SIM in a short time. For this type of temporary unlock, you need an account GSX (account type for partners, Apple employees). After the specified time, Iphone will be relocked again.
How to check Iphone Lock or World by chatting with Support Apple
Currently there are many ways to check Iphone Lock or World. The most common way is to check your device’s IMEI on websites that have an account GSX. However, this method is not very accurate and is quite dangerous for your Iphone if it is damaged Relock Icloud.
Remember that Apple’s customer service is very good. You can live chat with apple staff to ask the status of your Iphone. So you will be able to check Iphone Lock or World. Proceed as follows:
On your iPhone or computer, you access the Website: https://getsupport.apple.com/?caller=cups&SG=SG003
In the Search topic box: you find the word “SIM card not detected”. Whether your sim has signal or not, you should also choose this topic for faster response.
Then you choose Chat to speak directly to an Apple employee.
You can choose 2 ways for Apple employees to identify you.
- is to sign in with your Apple ID account
- is to enter the IEMI number of the iPhone to check Lock or World
If you have 2-step verification enabled, you will be shown a message confirming you are logged in on Apple on your iPhone. Now on the iPhone screen select Allow, will then display 6 verification numbers on the phone.
Return to the Apple Support page, enter the correct 6 numbers on the phone screen. Wait a moment for Apple to verify the code.
Next, you will be presented with a list of ways on which Apple devices you have signed in with your Apple ID. Select the Iphone you want to check Lock or World.
Now you enter your first and last name and Email to start connecting with Apple employees.
Now you can chat. You can use English or Google Translate to translate from Vietnamese to English, not necessarily grammatically correct.
Example sentences to ask Apple staff to check your Iphone Lock or Word?
- Can you help me check my iphone is locked or world?
- My Iphone IMEI: xxxxxxxx
- My Serial: xxxx
Then Apple staff will send a notification to your Iphone, to confirm you are the owner of this iPhone.
After confirming the original iPhone, you will be checked by Apple staff to see if your iPhone is Lock or World. If there is a sentence “your phone is unlocked” It’s the World version. Your iPhone can use any network SIM.
So you can rest assured that the Iphone you buy is Iphone Lock or International. Only live chat with Apple staff will know the exact status of your phone. And if you want to be sure, go to Apple Store or mobile world, ftp, viettel to buy.