Unlock iPhone 16 by IMEI

Unlock your iPhone 16 and use it with any carrier, whether you prefer a physical SIM or eSIM. We submit your unlock request using standard IMEI-based processes, giving you the freedom to switch networks, choose cheaper plans, reduce roaming costs, or add a second carrier with eSIM. Our unlocks are permanent, legal, and manufacturer approved.

Permanent It survives software updates and factory resets.
Fast Delivery Times Most iPhone unlocks are supplied within 24 hours.
Compliant and Secure The process meets carrier and manufacturer guidelines.
Refunded if it cannot be done If we cannot unlock your device, you get your money back.

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Order iPhone 16 Unlock via IMEI

What network is the device locked to?

Unsure which network your phone is locked to? Purchase a Network Check

To obtain your 15 digit IMEI number, dial *#06# on your phone or go to Settings >> About

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Over the air

How to unlock an iPhone 16

Everything happens remotely, from your IMEI. Your iPhone never leaves you and nothing is installed on it.

No matter what network your iPhone is locked to

ATT
T-Mobile

Including Metro and Mint.
Verizon

Including Visible and Total Wireless.
And more

It ends exactly the same way

Enter your device details Dial *#06# on the iPhone, or find it in Settings, General, About. We autodetect the model from it, so you do not need to know the exact variant.
We get to work As soon as your order is placed, our system securely contacts the carrier and begins the unlock process. You can follow your progress live on our tracking page. Most unlocks complete within 15 minutes — complex cases may take up to 24 hours.
The iPhone finishes on its own Put in the new SIM or activate the eSIM, connect to Wi-Fi or cellular data, and the unlock instantly activates.

Start with your IMEI

Enter your 15-digit IMEI. We identify your exact handset and the network it is locked to, and confirm we can unlock it before you pay anything.

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Unlocking an iPhone — Frequently Asked Questions

Before you order

How long does it take?

It depends on the network your iPhone is locked to — some clear in minutes, others take a few days. The estimate for your exact network is shown before you pay, once you have entered the IMEI, and you can follow progress on the tracking page from the moment you order. We email you as soon as it is applied.

Is it legal to unlock my iPhone?

Yes. The handset is yours, and having it unlocked is legal in the UK, the US and across the EU. What stands in the way is your carrier's own conditions — a contract still running, a balance outstanding — rather than the law. We unlock by IMEI on the network side, so nothing on the phone is modified.

Do I have to connect it to a computer?

No. A Wi-Fi connection with the new SIM or eSIM in place is enough. There is no cable, no desktop software and nothing to download.

Whether we can unlock yours

Can you unlock it while I am still paying the iPhone off?

Yes. An outstanding instalment balance or an active contract does not stop us. You still owe the balance to your carrier — unlocking does not cancel the debt — but it no longer stops you using another network.

I bought the iPhone second-hand and the account was never mine.

That is fine, and it is exactly the case carriers refuse. We do not need the account holder, the account number or any permission from them — only the IMEI.

I do not know which network it is locked to.

Use our IMEI network checker before you order. It reads the carrier off the IMEI, so you are not guessing at the dropdown.

What if the iPhone is reported lost or stolen?

We do not unlock handsets reported lost or stolen. An unlock removes a carrier lock, not a blacklist report, so a barred IMEI would stay barred anyway. We check this as part of processing your order.

Afterwards

Does it stay unlocked after an iOS update?

Yes. The unlock is held against the IMEI, not in the software on the phone, so iOS updates and factory resets do not undo it.

Will it work with an eSIM?

Yes. Once unlocked the iPhone accepts an eSIM from any compatible carrier, including travel eSIMs, and on models that support it you can run a physical SIM and an eSIM at the same time.

Does unlocking affect my warranty or my data?

Neither. Nothing on the handset is modified, so a warranty inspection has no change to find, and your photos, apps and messages are untouched.