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Excuse the old man question, but if I buy an iPhone 16 Pro Max outright, with no carrier. I can set it up with my current carrier easily? (literature.cafe)

submitted 2 years ago by RustyShackleford@literature.cafe to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Buying one through Apple online at the moment, but it’s roughly $1300 with taxes. So I have myself a little nervous at the cost. Thanks in advance for answering. 👍

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[–] satanmat@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Generally speaking, yes. Verify that your current provider supports it.

Having said that, your provider may offer you a deal. Of course ymmv

[–] RustyShackleford@literature.cafe 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I currently have T-Mobile and I’m due and upgrade. I just don’t want the shenanigans of buying through them or paying extra monthly. So I would imagine they won’t throw a fit? 🤔

[–] habitualTartare@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

They won't care if you bring your own device unlocked. If you're buying from Apple's website or another 3rd party, it should give the option to select the version between unlocked or carrier specific options like Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile.

You can buy the locked version from T-Mobile outright if it's cheaper. If you ever want to change carriers you can get it unlocked after a certain amount of time around 90 days.

Edit: Based on your other comments, you're buying from Apple directly. The last question relates to if the device is carrier locked. Choose "Connect to any carrier later".

[–] RustyShackleford@literature.cafe 1 points 2 years ago

Thanks, done.

[–] einlander@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Make sure the phone is sim unlocked too.

[–] RustyShackleford@literature.cafe 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It should be, the phone is an old iPhone 11.

[–] sparky1337@ttrpg.network 0 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

You can verify by going to Settings->General->About.

Towards the bottom there should be “Carrier Lock” and it should say/list “No SIM Restrictions”.

If it doesn’t, you’ll need to call your provider to have them unlock the phone.

[–] RustyShackleford@literature.cafe 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I don’t have the phone yet, so I can’t check that. I just know this is what the purchase screen showed. heres what it shows

[–] sparky1337@ttrpg.network 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Sorry, I meant to say for your current phone. Otherwise you’ll have some sort of road block if the carrier sees your current phone as locked. I had that issue with Sprint years ago.

[–] RustyShackleford@literature.cafe 1 points 2 years ago

Yikes, well it shouldn’t be locked.

[–] NateSwift@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

That will be sim unlocked

[–] RustyShackleford@literature.cafe 1 points 2 years ago

Thanks, appreciate the clarification.

[–] RustyShackleford@literature.cafe 1 points 2 years ago

Thanks, it says no sim restrictions.