{"id":1097,"date":"2018-06-29T07:40:44","date_gmt":"2018-06-29T07:40:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/?p=1097"},"modified":"2020-11-12T20:20:59","modified_gmt":"2020-11-12T20:20:59","slug":"free-phone-unlocking-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/free-phone-unlocking-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Phone Unlocking Canada Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Having an unlocked phone does wonders in many ways, such as being able to use your existing device while you travel anywhere in the world, increasing its resale value, and having the freedom to switch carriers whenever you like.<\/p>\n<p>All major carriers are now legally required phone unlocking right now, for FREE!<\/p>\n<p>While many indicate that you need to have an existing account with the carrier, in good standing, that\u2019s not the case, we\u2019ll show you ways around that.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e18eb38fb6c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e18eb38fb6c\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/free-phone-unlocking-guide\/#Why_is_it_Free_To_Unlock_Your_Phone\" >Why is it Free To Unlock Your Phone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/free-phone-unlocking-guide\/#How_Unlocked_Devices_Benefit_You_the_Consumer\" >How Unlocked Devices Benefit You the Consumer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/free-phone-unlocking-guide\/#Roaming_Flexibility\" >Roaming Flexibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/free-phone-unlocking-guide\/#Flexibility_to_choose_Providers\" >Flexibility to choose Providers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/free-phone-unlocking-guide\/#Phone_Unlocking_Plan_Prices_Will_Go_Down\" >Phone Unlocking Plan Prices Will Go Down<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/free-phone-unlocking-guide\/#Higher_Trade-in_Values_For_Unlocked_Phones\" >Higher Trade-in Values For Unlocked Phones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/free-phone-unlocking-guide\/#Getting_Started\" >Getting Started<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/free-phone-unlocking-guide\/#Who_Is_Eligible_for_Free_Unlocking\" >Who Is Eligible for Free Unlocking?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/free-phone-unlocking-guide\/#RogersFidoChatr\" >Rogers\/Fido\/Chatr<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/free-phone-unlocking-guide\/#BellVirginBellMTS\" >Bell\/Virgin\/BellMTS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/free-phone-unlocking-guide\/#Troubleshooting_BellVirginMTS\" >Troubleshooting Bell\/Virgin\/MTS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/free-phone-unlocking-guide\/#TelusKoodo\" >Telus\/Koodo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/free-phone-unlocking-guide\/#Freedom_Wind_Mobile\" >Freedom \/ Wind Mobile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/free-phone-unlocking-guide\/#Videotron\" >Videotron<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/free-phone-unlocking-guide\/#eastlink\" >eastlink<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/free-phone-unlocking-guide\/#SaskTel\" >SaskTel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/free-phone-unlocking-guide\/#Completing_the_Unlock_on_Your_Android\" >Completing the Unlock on Your Android<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/free-phone-unlocking-guide\/#Completing_an_iPhone_Unlock\" >Completing an iPhone Unlock<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/free-phone-unlocking-guide\/#Method_1_%E2%80%93_Without_iTunes\" >Method 1 &#8211; Without iTunes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/free-phone-unlocking-guide\/#Method_2_%E2%80%93_Using_iTunes\" >Method 2 \u2013 Using iTunes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"unlocking\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_it_Free_To_Unlock_Your_Phone\"><\/span>Why is it Free To Unlock Your Phone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Canadians can use a break! The CRTC agrees and in June 15<sup>th<\/sup> a <a href=\"https:\/\/crtc.gc.ca\/eng\/phone\/mobile\/codesimpl.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">revision to the wireless code<\/a> states:<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>Any device provided by a service provider to the customer for the purpose of providing wireless services must be provided unlocked. If a device is, or becomes,&nbsp;<strong>locked&nbsp;<\/strong>to a service provider\u2019s network, that service provider must unlock the device, or give the customer the means to unlock the device, upon request, at no charge.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s been in effect since December 1<sup>st<\/sup> 2017. So\u2026 you no longer have to pay up to $90 to unlock your device. Third party companies that used to offer unlocking services to Canadians are going bust by the day.<\/p>\n<p>I say, it\u2019s about time (holding my pitchfork)! It\u2019s definitely a win for consumers.<\/p>\n<p>The reality is, selling locked devices has been seen as unfair practice around the world. Canada has been slow to implement protections via law.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"benefits\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Unlocked_Devices_Benefit_You_the_Consumer\"><\/span>How Unlocked Devices Benefit You the Consumer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I think the change is a bit underappreciated for now, but consider the following<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Roaming_Flexibility\"><\/span>Roaming Flexibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No need to ask Papa Rogers or Bell for permission to use your phone when travelling out of country.<\/p>\n<p>Most Canadians have taken part in the pre-vacation ritual of calling their wireless provider for a travel package. If you asked politely you may have a \u201ctemporary unlock\u201d. Then you\u2019d come back to a locked device once again.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s be real, these packages sucked! A better option is to get a Sim Card with a local wireless provider at your destination or buy a travel sim card before you leave. Now that you\u2019re device is unlocked, you can!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flexibility_to_choose_Providers\"><\/span>Flexibility to choose Providers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Jack from 2016: <em>\u201cHey my bill just came in and it sucks!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Jack from 2016 shops for a better phone plan with another carrier<\/p>\n<p>Jack from 2016 <em>\u201cWhat, I can\u2019t use my phone with the new provider! But it\u2019s my phone? I paid for it\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>No jack, you can\u2019t leave your current provider for another because your phone is carrier locked! Yes jack you did pay for the phone, and if you add up your phone plan vs a BYOD plan (bring your own device) you paid with interest.<\/p>\n<p>On the plus side, 2018 Jack can now switch providers on a dime. He can walk away from less than stellar service for a more deserving carrier.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phone_Unlocking_Plan_Prices_Will_Go_Down\"><\/span>Phone Unlocking Plan Prices Will Go Down<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With more user flexibility, the CRTC hopes to stimulate competition. The idea is if consumers are nimble to quickly switch for the best deal currently in the market, It, will puts heavy downward pressure on prices as wireless providers jostle for user retention.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Higher_Trade-in_Values_For_Unlocked_Phones\"><\/span>Higher Trade-in Values For Unlocked Phones<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlocked phones are worth more than locked ones. We never really think about it until it\u2019s time to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\">sell your phone<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s say your smartphone plan is $95 a month. After two years of the contract, you would have paid $2,280.<\/p>\n<p>Now assume you buy an iPhone X at $1,319. After two years the cost of the phone is 36% of the total cost of both your phone and the plan.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re ready to sell your phone, getting the most cash back can make all the difference in saving you a ton of money. GizmoGrind users will know that our <a href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/sell-iphone\/\">iPhone trade in<\/a> prices for devices still locked to a carrier have gone up significantly since we do the unlocking for you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_Started\"><\/span>Getting Started<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlocking your phone can be super simple, some companies make it easier than others.<\/p>\n<p>With the tips I\u2019ll lay out, I\u2019ll show you how to quickly unlock your device with the major hitters the fastest way and avoiding pitfalls that may give your provider reason to keep you stuck with a locked device.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"eligible\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Is_Eligible_for_Free_Unlocking\"><\/span>Who Is Eligible for Free Unlocking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This Guide will <strong>Not<\/strong> work for unlocking<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>iCloud locked iPhones<\/li>\n<li>Google Security Locks<\/li>\n<li>Blacklisted devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That\u2019s a separate topic altogether. This unlock guide is for unlocking a carrier lock which prevents you from using your device with a Sim Card other than the carrier it was originally purchased from.<\/p>\n<p>There may be some reasons that prevent you from being able to unlock your phone for example if it\u2019s registered under a corporate account. Or if the device has an account on it that is still active with an outstanding balance. 90% of devices should have no issue being unlocked.<\/p>\n<p>Side Note: iPads in Canada are always sold unlocked so no need to unlock them J<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"crogersyp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RogersFidoChatr\"><\/span>Rogers\/Fido\/Chatr<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rogers, Chatr and Fido can all be unlocked via Rogers live chat. We\u2019re actually really happy with how fast and easy rogers makes it. You will rarely have any issues or setbacks with these guys. You can call in as well but we found the live chat to be the quickest, and easiet way. Heres how you get er done:<\/p>\n<p>First head on over to this Rogers page to get a live chat going <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rogershelp.com\/customerserv\/Bold_landing.php?s=936\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1115 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"105\" height=\"84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10.png 105w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10-30x24.png 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 105px) 100vw, 105px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Then, click the link for Wireless Technical Support which will take you to the general live chat window.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1107\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/rogers1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"595\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/rogers1.png 595w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/rogers1-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/rogers1-30x20.png 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1115 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"105\" height=\"84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10.png 105w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10-30x24.png 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 105px) 100vw, 105px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Then, click the link specifically available for unlocking \u2018Unlock Live Chat\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1108\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/rogers2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"618\" height=\"327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/rogers2.png 618w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/rogers2-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/rogers2-30x16.png 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1115 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"105\" height=\"84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10.png 105w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10-30x24.png 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 105px) 100vw, 105px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Enter your name, and reason for joining the live chat which is to unlock your device, of course! The agent will actually read this description in my experience which is super helpful!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1109\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/rogers3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"614\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/rogers3.png 614w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/rogers3-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/rogers3-30x18.png 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1115 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"105\" height=\"84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10.png 105w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10-30x24.png 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 105px) 100vw, 105px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve filled out those details, click the red Start Chat button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1110\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/rogers4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"627\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/rogers4.png 627w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/rogers4-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/rogers4-30x18.png 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1115 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"105\" height=\"84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10.png 105w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10-30x24.png 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 105px) 100vw, 105px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Wait for an agent to join the chat, which is usually very quick but can take a few minutes if they\u2019re particularly busy. The wait time is much shorter than calling in on the phone.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1111\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/rogers5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"606\" height=\"297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/rogers5.png 606w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/rogers5-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/rogers5-30x15.png 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1115 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"105\" height=\"84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10.png 105w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10-30x24.png 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 105px) 100vw, 105px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>They will ask for your IMEI number which is unique to your particular device and can be found by dialing *#06# right into the keypad. If they ask if you have an active account, say NO to make things simple since you don\u2019t need one to have your phone unlocked!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1112\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/rogers6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"597\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/rogers6.png 597w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/rogers6-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/rogers6-30x18.png 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1115 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"105\" height=\"84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10.png 105w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10-30x24.png 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 105px) 100vw, 105px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Then, they will take a moment to enter the IMEI number into their database to clear it for unlocking which is usually instant.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/rogers7.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"613\" height=\"326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/rogers7.png 613w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/rogers7-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/rogers7-30x16.png 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 613px) 100vw, 613px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>They will unlock up to 5 devices at a time per chat.<\/p>\n<p>Once they\u2019ve completed the unlocking process (which is instant) simply insert a NON Rogers SIM card and give it a moment and you will have an unlocked device which can work with ANY SIM card you like. For iPhone, you may need to restart your phone to let the update kick in. If you\u2019re unlocking an Android, they will provide an unlock code which can be entered into the appropriate field which will appear when you insert the non Rogers SIM card.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1115\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"105\" height=\"84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10.png 105w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10-30x24.png 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 105px) 100vw, 105px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Android Unlock Screen<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1114\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"262\" height=\"178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_1.png 262w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_1-30x20.png 30w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_1-260x178.png 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 262px) 100vw, 262px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"bell\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BellVirginBellMTS\"><\/span>Bell\/Virgin\/BellMTS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlocking a Bell device over the phone is difficult! With the calling in method you\u2019ll have to go through all the number menus and will probably still end up with an agent from the wrong department. They\u2019ll transfer you sometimes more than once just to get you to the right person who could help you unlock your phone.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a way via Live chat that\u2019s easier.<\/p>\n<p>Start by heading over <a href=\"https:\/\/support.bell.ca\/Mobility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a> to their Bell Mobility Technical Support page.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1115 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"105\" height=\"84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10.png 105w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10-30x24.png 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 105px) 100vw, 105px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once you reach this page, it\u2019ll take a few seconds for the chat live button to appear but when it does, click it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/bell1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"602\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/bell1.png 602w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/bell1-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/bell1-30x16.png 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1115 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"105\" height=\"84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10.png 105w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10-30x24.png 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 105px) 100vw, 105px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Then, you\u2019ll be given a few options to choose from and you want to choose \u2018I want to upgrade my device\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1103\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/bell2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"593\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/bell2.png 593w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/bell2-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/bell2-30x21.png 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 593px) 100vw, 593px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1115 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"105\" height=\"84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10.png 105w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10-30x24.png 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 105px) 100vw, 105px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When the agent appears online which is usually almost instant, let them know you\u2019d like to unlock your phone and provide them with your IMEI#. Again, if they ask if you have an account with Bell say No just to simplify.<\/p>\n<p>They will unlock up to two devices per chat.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1104\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/bell3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"598\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/bell3.png 598w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/bell3-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/bell3-30x21.png 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If your device is eligible for unlocking, they will request your email address to follow up letting you know that they\u2019ve successfully had your device unlocked.<\/p>\n<p>You will want to give them a valid email address here. You can do this as many times as you\u2019d like, but are limited to unlocking two devices per chat.<\/p>\n<p>Response time is about 4 hours max, but often you will find that it\u2019s much less. Insert a Non-Bell SIM card and your phone should be unlocked! They will email you the unlock code for Androids which you\u2019ll be prompted for when you put in the Non-Bell SIM card.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Troubleshooting_BellVirginMTS\"><\/span>Troubleshooting Bell\/Virgin\/MTS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since we\u2019ve come across so many issues with Bell, I figured we had to talk about troubleshooting. Here are some of the issues and solutions:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Phones imei Not found on Bell System<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This is fairly common and probably the most frustrating issue. If none of these solutions work for you, then our best guess is you probably have a replacement device that you received after breaking your phone. For some reason, we think it\u2019s possible Bell doesn\u2019t seem to keep track of these imeis. To put it bluntly your stuck with a locked phone. But first, try these solutions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check to make sure your device is not already unlocked. Put in a Non-Bell sim card and if you don\u2019t get a activation screen or request for a code, then your phone should be unlocked.<\/li>\n<li>Check to see if your device is on the MTS Network. We also found that not all MTS Phones are registered in the bell system. Try calling MTS directly, it may be on their system.<\/li>\n<li>Insert a working Bell SIM card and while its inserted and getting bars, check for software updates, and then restart your device. Then try calling Bell to see if it shows up.<\/li>\n<li>Your last option is to visit a Bell store and show them that the device is locked with them. We\u2019ve heard of people having success this way but in our attempts we still could not get the phone unlocked L<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Active Account on the device.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Bell is the only carrier we know of so far that is actually enforcing a stipulation that your device not have an active account on it before they unlock it.<\/p>\n<p>If you consider every device sold in 2018 is unlocked, active account or not, why would Bell have any issue unlocking devices bought during the dark ages of phone locking. You guessed it. It\u2019s an obvious attempt to keep customers tied down. In fact, it\u2019s quite possibly illegal at this point!<\/p>\n<p>The solution is to either close off any remaining contract balance on the device or wait it out.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"telus\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TelusKoodo\"><\/span>Telus\/Koodo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Telus, like Rogers has a no hassel policy with unlocking your phone. It\u2019s quite simple to to do through their live chat platform, however they require your phone number to call you in order to complete the process.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve found that their live chat wait time depend on how busy they are but is usually fairly quick and having them call you through the live chat is much quicker and simpler than you calling them. This will work to unlock Koodo devices as well. To begin, head over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telus.com\/en\/on\/support\/contact-us?lang=en&amp;prov=on&amp;INTCMP=VAN_chat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1115\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"105\" height=\"84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10.png 105w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10-30x24.png 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 105px) 100vw, 105px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On the landing page, you\u2019ll have two options to click on to get to an agent; either the Live Chat box, or the floating live chat icon. Choose either since they\u2019ll take you to the same place.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/easy.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"632\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/easy.png 632w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/easy-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/easy-30x19.png 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1115 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"105\" height=\"84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10.png 105w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10-30x24.png 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 105px) 100vw, 105px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Then, be sure to choose Mobility, and then in the drop down menu you\u2019ll want to select Technical Support. Also enter your name, and phone number because they will need to call you.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1101\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/account.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"604\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/account.png 604w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/account-300x153.png 300w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/account-30x15.png 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1115 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"105\" height=\"84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10.png 105w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10-30x24.png 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 105px) 100vw, 105px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>They will require your phone number, some agent will call you within seconds to confirm that they\u2019ve unlocked your phone.<\/p>\n<p>To simplify, mention your imei number in the chat like this IMEI# 359**********. That way you don\u2019t need to read it out on the phone.<\/p>\n<p>Provide your phone number and it will ring almost immediately. They\u2019ll indicate that they are processing your request which, once they do, your device will be instantly unlocked! You can unlock up to 7 devices at a time this way.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1106\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/liveChat.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"587\" height=\"313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/liveChat.png 587w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/liveChat-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/liveChat-30x16.png 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"freedom\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Freedom_Wind_Mobile\"><\/span>Freedom \/ Wind Mobile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>True to their name, Freedom Mobile is not out to sentence you to two years with a locked device. They are definitely up there with Rogers and Telus when it comes to ease and speed of unlocking your device for both iOS and Android phones.<\/p>\n<p>If you have an account, use the unlock Tool by clicking here and signing in. Otherwise, our recommended method to unlock Wind Mobile Phones is by simply calling. No account needed!<br \/>\nCall 1-877-946-3184 once connected give it a few seconds and press * on your keypad.<br \/>\nProvide the representative with your IMEI number. You can find it by dialing *#06# on both your iPhone or Android. It\u2019s also available in the about section of your settings.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll get an unlock code if it\u2019s an Android and a confirmation that its unlocked for iPhones, in both cases scroll to the bottom of this page for instructions on completing the unlock.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"videotron\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Videotron\"><\/span>Videotron<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For the most part, Videotron isn\u2019t a problem to unlock. But, they also seem to have the \u201cwe can\u2019t find your phone on our system\u201d issue that Bell has. Review the Bell troubleshooting section on solutions for this issue.<\/p>\n<p>They do have an unlocking tool, however, the straightforward way is to call in.<br \/>\nCall Videotron at 1-877-512-0911, Provide your imei and voila.<\/p>\n<p>For iPhone users, you\u2019ll have to wait up to 24 hours but in our testing, it took between 1 and 2 hours to complete.<\/p>\n<p>Android users will get an unlock code. iPhone users get an unlock confirmation, scroll to the bottom for our instructions on completing the unlock.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"eastlink\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"eastlink\"><\/span>eastlink<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best way to Unlocking an eastlink <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/why-used-iphone-cost-more-than-android\/\">iPhone or Android<\/a> is via their live chat.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1115 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"105\" height=\"84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10.png 105w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10-30x24.png 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 105px) 100vw, 105px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Click here to visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/my.eastlink.ca\/customersupport.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">eastlink support page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1124\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/east1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"725\" height=\"519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/east1.jpg 382w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/east1-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/east1-30x22.jpg 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1115 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"105\" height=\"84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10.png 105w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Screenshot_10-30x24.png 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 105px) 100vw, 105px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Next, Select Technical Support, fill out your info and hit <strong>Start Chat<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/east2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"721\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/east2-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/east2-30x18.jpg 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You should easily get an unlock code no problem.<br \/>\nScroll to the bottom of this page for instructions on completing your unlock.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"sasktel\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SaskTel\"><\/span>SaskTel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>SaskTel has been awesome with no issues so far, fingers crossed! Being a crown-owned company, like many other government-run organizations in Saskatchewan the service is sometimes better than what you get with many other providers.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend unlocking a SaskTel Phone through their live chat. Here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Begin by clicking <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/support.sasktel.com\/app\/answers\/detail\/a_id\/15355\/~\/chat-and-phone-hours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><em>here<\/em><\/a><em> to get to their customer support page, then &gt; click on <strong>Live Chat<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/sasktel.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/sasktel.jpg 457w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/sasktel-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/sasktel-30x14.jpg 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Now fill out your details and click <strong>Start a Chat<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/sasska2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"943\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/sasska2.jpg 445w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/sasska2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/sasska2-30x17.jpg 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When the rep asks if you have an Account Always Say \u201cNo\u201d.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Completing_the_Unlock_on_Your_Android\"><\/span>Completing the Unlock on Your Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Regardless the provider, to unlock an Android device you need an unlock code from the provider it was locked to. Follow the instructions for your provider above to get one for free. Then follow the steps below to input your unlock code.<\/p>\n<p>Step 1: Insert a SIM Card from a phone that is from another provider<\/p>\n<p>Step 2: You\u2019ll see a prompt asking for an unlock code.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1127\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/iphone2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"431\" height=\"287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/iphone2.jpg 227w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/iphone2-30x20.jpg 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Be very careful and make sure you add it correctly. With some devices, getting it wrong too many times may result in a bricked phone. Take your time and type it in one digit at a time. Be especially careful with Blackberries.<\/p>\n<p>If you get it right, you should see \u201cNetwork Unlock Successful\u201d and that\u2019s it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Completing_an_iPhone_Unlock\"><\/span>Completing an iPhone Unlock<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>IOS devices are unlocked from the cloud. So the time it takes for it to be processed varies depending on the procedures used with your carrier.<\/p>\n<p>Bell and its offspring companies will take the longest since they forward their requests directly to Apple. This requires a ticket to be put in and your unlock request waits in line to be processed manually by Apple.<\/p>\n<p>Most other Carriers are almost instantaneous since they process the unlock from their own servers.<\/p>\n<p>The short of it is once you contact your provider for an unlock, you may have to wait to complete the unlock with the steps below.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_%E2%80%93_Without_iTunes\"><\/span>Method 1 &#8211; Without iTunes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Step 1: Connect to WiFi.<\/p>\n<p>Step2: Insert a sim card from a different carrier, one which the device will not accept. In most cases it will launch the activation screen and quickly go back to your home screen, this means your phone is unlocked and your done! If you get a message saying \u201cUpdate Complete\u201d select accept and it should then complete the unlock within 30 seconds by jumping back to the home screen.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_%E2%80%93_Using_iTunes\"><\/span>Method 2 \u2013 Using iTunes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Step1: Insert a SIM card from a different carrier and connect the device to your computer using a lightning cable.<\/p>\n<p>Step 2:&nbsp; Once your computer picks up your device, iTunes will do the rest.<\/p>\n<p>It takes about a minute and your phone should pop back to the iOS home screen and on iTunes, it will say:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCongratulations your phone is unlocked!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>An odd message. But thank you Apple!<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s it for us folks, let us know if you run into problems in the comments sections and we\u2019ll work on a solution!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having an unlocked phone does wonders in many ways, such as being able to use your existing device while you travel anywhere in the world, increasing its resale value, and having the freedom to switch carriers whenever you like. All major carriers are now legally required phone unlocking right now, for FREE! 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