How can you tell if your cell phone is unlocked?

Question

I paid to have my cell unlocked & I just want to make sure it is done.

I do not mean that key lock is on!

What I am asking is how do you tell if your phone is unlocked to use with different carriers? & different sim cards?

Answer 1

There are a number of ways.

Try using a different carrier's SIM. If it works, your phone is unlocked to use on any network.

If you bought the phone on a network plan, chances are it has been locked to the network. Check with the store you bought from. They should be able to tell. Most pre-paid phones are locked pending certain conditions. Some post-paid phones are now unlocked, as you are already in a binding contract, so whether you use their service or now makes no difference.

Answer 2

I have tried to use the At&t webpage unlock client but, it says my IMEI number is not found. I don't understand. Help please.
I can say my phone is now with straight talk and I'm using there Sim card. Does this tell me my phone is unlocked?

Answer 3

we paid to have our cell phone unlocked-we had a new sim card put in but when we tried to input phone numbers the locked symbol came up on the phone--the sim card is for Israel --will the phone only be activated in israel

Answer 4

usually you can have your phone unlocked for FREE if you've been with your service provider for a certain time. If your phone is unlocked, then it should work with other network. You can test it by using a differrent SIM card, for example if you're using Tmobile then try a Cingular or Sprint SIM.

Answer 5

Danny is right, for example if you want to unlock a ATT phone go to the link blow.

Answer 6

HUH? u paid to have ur keys lock and unlock? wtf are u asking exactly? cell phones just automatically do that..it's a standard feature....push a button...if it doesnt say "keyguard is on" well, then it's unlocked...u related to Anna Nicole or somethng?!?! haha

Answer 7

If you can use it it is unlocked. If you can't then it is locked. DUH!!