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Old Feb 2, 2024 | 5:57 pm
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LIH Prem
 
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Originally Posted by TGarza
I purchased his iPhone using the same account and method. None of the exceptions were used for the purchase. His is now unlocked after the appeal. I was surprised his iPhone was locked since my previous iPhones were unlocked. Next time I will purchase in store.
The only normal exception to unlocked when buying from Apple was with an AT&T carrier financed plan. Was yours financed by AT&T by any chance? Perhaps you got a large carrier discount?

The current wording on Apple's store web site says "with the exception of a few carrier financed plans".

-David

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