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Apple iPhone 5s SIM Lock: Unlock T-Mobile USA Network for Polish SIM Card Compatibility

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How can I unlock an iPhone 5s locked to T-Mobile USA so it works with a Polish SIM card?

You cannot use a Polish SIM card in this iPhone until the SIM lock is removed; the carrier that locked the phone must unlock it, usually through the current operator or the previous owner. If the subscription was already paid off or the phone was bought for cash, the carrier may unlock it for free; otherwise they may charge a high fee, such as $250–300 [#16277660] [#16279898] If you only need to activate the phone, you can do it with the operator’s “mother card,” but then you still won’t be able to make calls [#16279732] Third-party paid unlocks also exist, but the thread does not give a free bypass method [#16277586] [#16277723]
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  • #1 16277390
    greg1990
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    Hello
    I have an iPhone 5s, unfortunately I have a sim lock for the t mobile us network
    Is it possible to bypass the Polish sim card to work ??
    Right now, I can't even run it without a sim card.
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  • #2 16277586
    sanfran
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    You cannot legally.
    Contact the previous owner and request that the security be removed.
    Otherwise, perhaps only in part.

    Moderated By tino2003:

    3.1.11. Don't post messages that add nothing to the discussion. They are misleading, dangerous or do not solve the user's problem.

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  • #3 16277624
    greg1990
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    Why not legally, the phone was bought on a wt mobile subscription in the states.
    I have access to the icloud account that was used on this phone.
    The phone has been disconnected from icloud, and after restoring factory settings it asks to insert a sim card.
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  • #4 16277660
    Vytautas_YT
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    Not so much with the owner as with the current operator, because they take care of removing the sim lock from the phone. They may state the requirements needed to complete this process, or they may simply not agree to remove the lock (depends on the operator). I did it once a few years ago with my friend's iPhone 4 or 4S, he was in some network in the UK, probably in 3 (Three) as I remember correctly.
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    greg1990
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    The sister was with the operator, it would cost $ 250-300, so it's not worth doing it in the salon.
    Maybe there are other methods, if not on the forum, please let me know in PW
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  • #6 16277723
    tino2003
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    You need to remove the simlock, look at allegro offers, of course, it costs a lot, but you can do it. Sample auction 6713128101
  • #7 16277896
    greg1990
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    Is there no other method of activating the iPhone?
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    gsmowiec
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    greg1990 wrote:
    Is there no other method of activating the iPhone?


    You can activate it with the operator's mother card and you do not need to unlock it, but of course you won't be able to make calls.
    If not in PL, you will definitely buy such a card on ebay.
  • #9 16279898
    gabik001
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    It all depends on how the subscription was purchased. Whether it was for repayment (with or without a jump) or for cash. Perhaps it is still not paid off and therefore costs so much. If it's paid off or for cash, they should unlock it for free.
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    Vytautas_YT
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    Has anyone dealt with these Gevey R-SIM cards? Does it work at all? Because I see a lot of it on auction portals and on professional GSM websites. Except that not all models do, so I'm curious if it works at all. Does anyone have such info?
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The discussion revolves around unlocking an iPhone 5s that is SIM locked to T-Mobile USA for compatibility with a Polish SIM card. Users suggest that legally removing the SIM lock typically requires contacting the original carrier, which may involve fees ranging from $250 to $300. Alternative methods include using a Gevey R-SIM card, although its effectiveness varies by model. Some users mention that activation can be achieved with the original carrier's SIM card, but this does not allow for calls. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the terms of the original subscription and the potential costs associated with unlocking.
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