In most of our posts (if not all), regardless of the type of iPhone unlocking we are dealing with, we always refer to the importance of an iPhone IMEI Check before proceeding to any other action.
Read and discover:
- What is IMEI Check?
- Is there a way to IMEI check an iPhone free?
- What iPhone info will you receive?
- How will it help you to unlock an iPhone?
- What are the advantages of an IMEI lookup?
Updated on 04/03/2019
Quick Guide to iPhone IMEI Check
Every day, we receive dozens of emails from people trying to unlock their iPhone. Of course, in many cases, they are not even sure if their device is actually locked or have a totally wrong perception of their iPhone status.
This is where IMEI Check comes in, which is the only way to confirm the actual status of an iPhone, which will determine not only if the device can be unlocked, but also the way, based on the accurate iPhone info.
How IMEI Check works
Each iPhone has a unique IMEI number (International Mobile Equipment Identity)
This iPhone identity is also the only prerequisite for an IMEI Check Service.
All IMEI numbers are stored in global databases (GSMA and GSX) used by Apple, mobile networks and other official partners to verify the authenticity, functionality and lock status of an iPhone.
And this is exactly what defines the accuracy of the iPhone IMEI info you will receive.
Only a certified IMEI Check provider is, therefore, able to use the iPhone IMEI number you want to inspect, access the global IMEI databases and deliver an accurate IMEI Check report.
Don’t Be Fooled By IMEI Check Free Services
Many companies claim to offer their services for free. So why should I pay for an IMEI lookup?
Unfortunately, free Apple IMEI Check providers have no access to GSX and GSMA servers. If they did, they would have to pay monthly for their use, and as you understand, they would charge you accordingly.Instead, they rely on private databases of dubious origin and offer you false iPhone info.
On the other hand, there are some free IMEI Check apps such as AMTA in Australia and devicecheck in Canada that are official government websites, but unfortunately, they are limited to detecting the loss or theft of an iPhone (as long as it is reported to a Carrier).
But, it’s time to learn what an IMEI Check will reveal about your iPhone.
Apple iPhone IMEI Check Service Information
Most people are looking for ways to unlock an iPhone, ignoring basic info like the type of lock, if that is really the reason why they cannot use it and of course, when you boil it all down if the iPhone can be unlocked.
A full IMEI Check Report should contain the following iPhone info.
IMEI Carrier Check
So, the IMEI Carrier Check is the only way to find out if an iPhone uses SIM cards from a single Mobile Network.
Carrier Identification
iPhone Blacklist Check
Completely mistaken, many believe that this happens only when an iPhone is stolen or lost.
The truth, however, is that a device can become Blacklisted when involved in fraud or some other illegal activity
and in case unpaid bills or installment plan accumulation.
The iPhone Blacklist Check is the only way to ensure that your IMEI is CLEAN and most importantly:
If you are able to unlock or unblacklist the iPhone.
iCloud Lock Check
What you do not know is iPhone’s iCloud Status, which if CLEAN (not Lost) gives you a chance to bypass the Activation Lock screen.
Basic iPhone IMEI Info
However, this information is also proof that the IMEI Check report is valid when your goal is iPhone Unlock.
The Benefits of iPhone IMEI number Check
I think that you already understand how important an IMEI Check is. However, let’s take a closer look at how it will help you and how many problems you will avoid.
Trying to unlock your iPhone without ΙΜΕΙ checking it is practically a suicide.
- Without the necessary iPhone info, you are almost doomed to fail because it is very likely you choose the wrong service. As I explained perhaps you have a different issue than what you believe
- Even with the right choice, nothing can guarantee that it will be successful or that the iPhone will not be locked again after a while
- Also, no company will be able to compensate you if you have not first checked your device with its IMEI lookup services
We have recently analyzed how much it can cost you to unlock an iPhone and it’s no surprise that in all cases we have included IMEI Check as a necessary expense.
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10 comments
Hello, my name is Reuben in Malawi, my iphone is blocked and I don’t know what to do please, help me what to do to unblock my iphone.
An IMEI Check will determine the problem and show you if it can be unblocked and how to unblock it. Do you know more about your iPhone?
I have two iPhones that I bought under StraightTalk. Can I unlock them without activating them with StraightTalk first?
If you have used an IMEI Carrier Check it would show you that both of them are under contract but not activated yet.
StraighTalk SIM Unlocking policy clearly states that at least 12 months under contract should be spent before you can unlock the iPhones with Carriers SIM Lock Deactivation Services.
You can read more about StraightTalk SIM Lock Removal Request here.
iPhone 5s iCloud activation Unlock
Eeeeeeeeee, yes. iPhone Carrier Check will show if an iPhone 5s is iCloud Locked if this is what you mean. Right?
But if iCloud Activation Lock is your issue, skip to this iCloud Lock Removal Guide.
Hello, is there any way I can enable a disabled iPhone 4?
Hey Kimberly
Yes, there is but without an iPhone Carrier Check you will never know the exact problems of your disabled iPhone 4… and trust me it is not only iCloud Locked for sure.
Send me an IMEI Carrier Check Report to help you further.
Take care
Hi, is there a way I can unlock my iPhone for free?
If not, how do they do it?
Do they send an email to Apple?
Thanks
Dear Naz
1. This article is for iPhone Carrier Check
2. Maybe you can unlock your iPhone for free after the IMEI Carrier Check
3. No they don’t email Apple
4. Apple doesn’t SIM Lock iPhones. Cellular Networks, do that.
Take care