How to Unlock the AT&T iPhone

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Verify that you’re using an off-contract

   You can only unlock your iPhone 5 using iTunes if you paid the full retail price for your iPhone and do not have an existing contract with AT&T.
   
   Unlocking your iPhone using this method may not work if you have an existing contract with AT&T.
   
   Skip to methods two or three in this article to unlock your iPhone 5 by contacting AT&T or using a third-party unlock service.
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   Step 2: full-price AT&T iPhone 5.

   ,,,,, When restoration is complete, iTunes will display a message saying your iPhone is now unlocked.
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   Step 3: Connect the iPhone 5 to your computer using a USB cable.

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   Step 4: Launch iTunes

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   Step 5: or wait for iTunes to launch automatically upon recognizing your device.

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   Step 6: Click on “File” at the top of iTunes

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   Step 7: click on “Devices

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   Step 8: ” then click on “Back Up.” This will save and backup all your personal data prior to unlocking and restoring your device.

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   Step 9: Click on your iPhone 5 displayed at the top left corner of iTunes.

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    Step 10: Click on the “Summary” tab

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    Step 11: then click on “Restore iPhone.”

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    Step 12: Click on “Restore” again to confirm you want you want the iPhone restored.

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