Free IMEI checks

Free Apple SIM lock check

A locked iPhone only works with the carrier that sold it. This check reads Apple's activation record for the IMEI and says whether the SIM lock is on or off — the one thing to know before you put your own SIM in.

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A real check, straight from our own servers.

3 free checks a day from one address. Some checks take a minute or two; the result opens right here.

What this check tells you

  • SIM lock status: locked or unlocked
  • The model the IMEI belongs to
  • A pointer to the carrier check when the phone is locked

How to run it

  1. Find the IMEI: dial *#06# or open Settings › About.
  2. Type it in the box above — the serial number works for Apple devices too.
  3. Press Check now. The result opens on this page; click it to copy.

Questions people ask

What is a SIM lock?

A carrier restriction burned into the iPhone's activation record so it only accepts that carrier's SIM cards until the carrier unlocks it.

Locked — which carrier is it?

This check says whether it is locked. The free iPhone carrier check names the network.

Can a locked iPhone be unlocked?

Yes, by the carrier when their conditions are met, or through an unlock service. Resellers can order unlocks through the catalogue.

Is this check free?

Yes, a few checks a day for every visitor. Resellers get unlimited checks with an account.

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