Can Apple unlock my iPhone with proof of purchase?

Yes, if you have the original proof of purchase, Apple can unlock your Activation Locked iPhone. Keep in mind that this process will also completely erase the contents of the iPhone, as well. Apple can no longer unlock iPhones. The encryption built into the iOS now only allows the user to unlock it with his Apple ID.

What kind of proof of purchase does Apple need?

You will need to send the original sales receipt of your product to Apple so that we can update your purchase date. A sales receipt with the receipt number, product description, original date of purchase, price, and reseller details constitutes a valid proof of purchase.

Can the Apple Store unlock a locked phone?

Your iPhone might be locked to your carrier. Unlocking your iPhone means that you can use it with different carriers. Apple can’t unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier. Only your carrier can unlock your iPhone.

How do I get proof of purchase for my phone?

In order to be considered valid, a Proof of Purchase must have all the following: * Sales receipt from a store, with printed shop or store logo. * Date of Purchase. * Mechanical Serial Number (MSN) and /or Electronic Serial Number (ESN).

Is proof of purchase a receipt?

Proof of Purchase means a receipt, bill, credit card slip, or any other form of evidence which constitutes reasonable proof of purchase. Proof of Purchase means an original tax invoice clearly confirming a Purchase.

How do I get proof of purchase of my Iphone?

Find your receipt or log into http://appleid.apple.com/ and see if you can find the device. The latter option won’t prove you own it it only proves you had registered it to your account. Where did you purchase it from? You may have electronic confirmation (e.g. search your email history).

What is accepted as proof of purchase?

Proof of Purchase means a receipt, bill, credit card slip, or any other form of evidence which constitutes reasonable proof of purchase.

Can Apple unlock a device without the original receipt?

Along the lines of what Roger Wilmut says, Apple has no fixed policy about this and it is up to the store manager under what conditions they will unlock a device. It is quite possible a device could not be yours even if you have the original receipt but that’s with somebody elses name.

Will Apple unlock an activation locked device?

Apple will only unlock an Activation Locked device for the original owner, not for any subsequent owner even though they have a purchase document, so I’m sorry to say that in the situation you describe there is no way you are ever going to use the phone.

What does it mean when your iPhone is unlocked?

Unlocking your iPhone means that you can use it with different carriers. Your iPhone might be locked to your carrier. Unlocking your iPhone means that you can use it with different carriers.

Can Apple unlock my iPhone for use with a different carrier?

Apple can’t unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier. Only your carrier can unlock your iPhone. Only your carrier can unlock your iPhone. Contact your carrier and request an unlock. Your account might need to meet requirements for unlocking.