What does "locked" or "unlocked" mean?
1339661
Unlocked means that you can put any SIM-card in the phone, regardless of the network operator. Locked means you can only put a SIM-card from one particular carrier in there. You will no longer be able to use the phone of you want to switch to a different carrier (e.g. from Verizon to T-Mobile or so).
1339662
I believe locked means: you can only use the prescribe service provider with that phone. And unlocked: you can take the unlocked phone to any wireless service provider and have it turned on.
1339663
a locked phone could be only used for and is sold by a specific network runner, T-mobile and AT&T; etc. an unlocked phone is good for any network runner as you like simply by buying a SIM card that fits the phone. in general, a locked phone is much cheaper when you have normally a two-year contract with a network runner, an unlocked is however expensive as it sells. for instance, a locked iPhone 5 is available at around $200 when you have a two-year contract and an unlocked sells more than $700.
1305847
its unlock. You can use with any carrier that uses a sim card. I have use one with T-mobile and one with sprint.
51596
It means that this model will not work with Vonage as the supplier/provider of Voice over IP (VoIP). It does work with many VoIP providers including mine which is Nextiva. The term "Unlocked" refers to software settings in the box (phone etc) that are normally not available to the consumer. If such a box is "unlocked" it can possibly be modified to work with a service it is not normally intended to work with. Making modifications to an unlocked product generally voids its warranty, may cause it to work improperly if the modification is incorrect or the product can fail all together and not be recoverable.
1211941
Yes it was locked and was on IOS7. Really nice phone not too many marks from use.
492583
I'm not sure what unblocked means. One thing about them that confused me was there is an auto lock that I accidentally set and thought the thing was broken for a few awful moments. I have enjoyed mine once I learned how to work it. There are some youtube videos to help and there are some clues in the back of the manual telling you what the settings can be. Be sure to set the offset. My daughter in law speaks Chinese and keeps her's in that language for fun.
977290
Mine came unlocked. I suggest you contact the seller first, and make sure so you have their confirmation in writing tho.
1560572
I don't know what you mean by unlocked but I bought mine without a contract.
333359
Unlocked. You will need to take it to a locksmith, etc., to have it programed.
1086448
Unlocked means that it not lock to a particular mobile carrier, so you will be able to use a sim card from any mobile provider to access data services
149242
Unlock means you can use it with any carrier. Example AT&T;, Verizion, Sprint, etc. if u want it with no contract then you must go to the store and tell them what device you have. They will give u a SIM card and set u up an account. I use this with my laptop. Make sure there is coverage in your area, At&t....before; buying. Not sure about phone. They only bad thing it's limited up to 5gb a month. Which cost 50.00. If you want more gb it cost $10.00 for every 1gb hope this helped
1529164
Unsure of what you mean locked. If you are asking if you can manipulate the operations of the OS, I would say yes.
557393
It means that the phone is unlocked to be use with diffrent phone companies. Unlocked phones uses a sim car . When they says unloked am sure its phone that uses a sim card/AT&T; TMobile and so on. you can remove your old sim and put it, and phone should be working.
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Locked means it is linked to ONE network, like Us Cellular. It can only be used on that Network. You can't use it on Verizon Network. Unlocked would mean, you'd be you able to use it on ANY network, like Straight Talk, T-Mobile or Verizon.
1644016
The one I bought was unlocked. I don't know about the one you're considering.
1808344
The lock is really a software code that's put on the phone by the manufacturer as per the requirement of the carrier that sells the device. And the lock is meant to ensure that the phone can't be used on any other operator's network until a different software code is entered to unlock the device. Carrier locks come with just about any cell phone you buy from a wireless operator. Even if you aren't buying the device directly from a particular operator but are buying it from a retailer, such as Amazon or Best Buy, and it's for a specific carrier, then most likely it has a carrier lock on it. This is regardless of whether you buy the phone with a subsidy and a two-year contract or if you buy the device at full price. An UNlocked cell phone means it can be used with any provider. You have to go to a provider and purchase a card for the phone so it will be on the Verizon or AT&T or whatever service.
681010
My phone was unlocked when I received it. But there is a way to lock it if I want.
1064721
It has a hold feature on it, that keeps you from accidentally changing any of the settings. If that's not what you need to know, describe what you mean by "lock" and I'll try again to answer your question.