First, this is from Apple. Be certain to read Footnote 3. Without supplying a reason (that I could find), Sprint states they will not unlock an iPhone 5 for domestic use. They would unlock an iPhone 5S or later.
Sprint's approach to device unlocking Once a device becomes eligible for unlocking (eligibility criteria are described below), Sprint will automatically and remotely unlock the device within two business days if the device supports remote unlock. Some devices cannot be remotely unlocked by Sprint.
Your Sprint phone might already be unlocked. If you have a postpaid Sprint plan (where you pay your bill at the end of the month), then Sprint automatically unlocks your phone once it's eligible. If you're not sure if it's unlocked, you can call Sprint's Customer Care team.
Answer: A: Unlike the iPhone, the GSM portion of all US-sold iPads, including for Sprint, is not locked.
The device must be sold by Sprint. The device has not been reported as lost or stolen, associated with fraudulent activity, or otherwise flagged as ineligible to be unlocked. The device is SIM Unlock capable. The device must be or have been active on the Sprint network for a minimum of 40 days.
Unlock eligibility requirements The device has not been reported as lost or stolen, associated with fraudulent activity, or otherwise flagged as ineligible to be unlocked. The device is SIM Unlock capable. The device must be or have been active on the Sprint network for a minimum of 40 days.
Keep in mind, Unlocking a iPhone 5 phone is 100% Legal.
Confirmed: Verizon iPhone 5 is unlocked, can be used freely on GSM networks (updated) New owners of the Verizon iPhone 5 are being met with an unexpected but welcome surprise today: the device comes fully unlocked out of the box.
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There are two ways you can apply for the process of unlocking your Sprint iPhone. While one way is to fill up the forms and request for unlocking the device, the other way is to get it done by a third-party unlocking service. Unlike Verizon, unlocking a Sprint device is not so straightforward.
You need to first unlock your Sprint iPhone before switching to a new network on your device. You won't be allowed to switch to another network unless your Sprint device is eligible for it.
UICC lock restricts the device usage only on the Sprint network and it cannot be activated on other networks. UICC unlock meaning is that we are unlocking the SIM-card use restriction of the device so that you can operate your device on any network.
For older phones, Sprint will send you an unlock code when you have paid in full for your phone. It will notify you when you are eligible for the unlock code. You will need to contact Sprint customer service at 888-226-7212 to get the unlock code. You can read the fine print for Sprint's unlocking policy here.
iPhones don't have unlock codes but a Sprint iPhone is sold locked. When you put your ATT SIM card in the phone, if it works, it is unlocked. If you get a “sim not supported” message, then it is locked. You or whoever gave you the phone would need to contact Sprint to unlock.
If you purchase your iPhone 5 carrier locked, once unlocked, it will be as if it was purchased factory unlocked from the Apple store. This is 100% legal, and records will show in the Apple database your phone is factory unlocked status. This the only permanent and legitimate method on how to Unlock iPhone 5.
A Sprint iPhone 6s will work perfectly on ATT, provided the phone has been unlocked. The iPhone 6s was universal. Unlocked, it will work on any carrier.