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Does factory reset remove network lock?
You will normally be charged for getting a phone unlocked from a network. A hard reset clears the data and settings you have put into the phone. It does not affect any network lock settings.
Will rooting a phone unlock the network?
Rooting a phone will not carrier-unlock it, but it will let you customize the operating system or install a new one. Both types of unlock are legal, although a SIM unlock often requires help from the network/carrier.
How do I unlock my phone without deleting data?
In the Android Device Manager interface, choose the device you want to unlock > Click Lock button > Enter a temporary password (no need to enter any recovery message) > Click Lock button again. Step 3. If the process is successful, you will see a confirmation window with buttons: Ring, Lock and Erase.
How do I completely reset my Android phone?
How to perform Factory Reset on Android smartphone?
- Tap Settings.
- Tap General & Backup and reset.
- Tap Factory data reset.
- Tap Reset device.
- Tap Delete all.
How to remove network lock?
Once you go to any of these paid sites, it will prompt you to select the country of the network carrier service in your Android phone.
How do I know if my phone is unlocked?
To tell if your iPhone is unlocked, go to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data. If you see Cellular Data Network, then your phone is probably unlocked. While this method is the easiest, it’s not foolproof.
How do I unlock a network locked SIM card?
A SIM card that has been locked by entering an incorrect PIN three times can be unlocked by entering a PIN unlock key (PUK). The PUK can be found on the information sheet that comes with a SIM card or can be provided by the SIM network carrier.
What is a network unlock code?
If your SIM card is PIN locked, the network unlock code is useless. The network unlock code allows a phone that is restricted to a single carrier to be unlocked for use in other carrier’s networks. The SIM PIN is a personal identification number that is used to unlock the SIM card in order to register it to the network.