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IMEI codes and phone unlocked status

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May 7, 2006
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IMEI codes and phone unlocked status

If I unlocked a phone successfully with an online ebay IMEI code, does that mean that this phone is factory unlocked?

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Oct 19, 2012
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Burlington
As far as I know, yes for Android phones. It's a code from the manufacturer specifically for your phone (per the IMEI). Once unlocked, they are permanently unlocked. I've never had any issues after unlocking any android phones.

iPhone's are a different story though since the phone is unlocked by submitting the IMEI phone information to Apples server. There are some temporary iPhone unlocks where you're phone can and will re-lock and then there are permanent iPhone unlocks. Going through your carrier for iPhone's will always be the safest bet. If not an option, buy from a reputable seller/business.
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