Most of the iPhones, if purchased from a carrier, will come carrier locked or network locked. For example- If you bought an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus from an AT&T network carrier, the iPhone 7 or 7 Plus will only work through AT&T sim card. It would not accept any other sim card of a different carrier. This could lead to additional bills and if you want to get the restriction lifted you may have to follow a lengthy procedure to get it done. Below mentioned are some of the techniques that you can use to unlock your iPhone-

IMEI Unlock for iPhone 7

IMEI unlocking is one of the simplest ways to unlock an iPhone. The IMEI number is a 15 digit identification number allocated to every smartphone in the world. IMEI unlocking for iPhone 7 and 7 Plus is easy. You just need to follow the below-mentioned steps if you wish to use the IMEI unlock for iPhone 7:

• Find a good unlocking service
• Get the iPhone IMEI number by dialing *#06#
• Choose the official network carrier
• Submit your IMEI number there and wait for few hours. You will get a confirmation email after the unlocking of the phone.

Factory Unlock iPhone 7

It is considered the safest method to unlock an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus. This method is highly recommended because it supports the latest iOS version and also leaves the phone warranty completely intact.

This process is recognized by Apple and different network carriers of the world. It guarantees a permanent unlocking without any software or hardware damage. Various authorized tools are also available on the internet to help you to unlock your iPhone 7 or 7 Plus.

Unlocking through Hardware

This method consists of opening the phone and making some changes in the wire settings. The person needs to be a technical expert or should have an in-depth knowledge of hardware to perform it. That is the main reason why this method is not recommended. It is deemed untrustworthy by most of the users.

In this method, a specially designed sim-card is squeezed with your desired card. This trick makes the locked carrier of your iPhone believe that the same carrier is being used.

Jailbreak

In the jailbreaking method, the software is changed to remove the restrictions imposed by Apple. When an iPhone gets jailbroken, the apps can be downloaded from different App stores than that of Apple. It allows you to customize your iOS device in your desired manner. Different themes can be installed to change the look and feel of the phone. It is different from iPhone Unlocking. It is not considered by Apple and invalidates the phone’s warranty.