You’ve just bought a used iPhone off Craigslist and are trying to transfer your iPhone SIM card. You boot up your phone and discover that it's Restricted; the device you bought is locked into a specific network provider. Now, here’s the good news; it’s possible to unlock a locked phone. Here’s even more good news; if you bought a new phone directly from Apple then your phone is already unlocked and available for any carrier you choose. How can you tell whether or not a used phone is locked? Of course, if you've already purchased a locked device, you'll be wondering how to unlock an iPhone. Also, what if you want to check if your current phone is locked? Whether you have a newer model like an iPhone 7, or an older version like the iPhone 6s, 6, or 5, we’ll answer all your questions in this article.
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How to Turn Live Photo into Video on iPhone
By Leanne Hays
Can you save a Live Photo as a video on an iPhone? Yes! Here's how to turn a Live Photo to a video using two or more Live Photos. If you've been wondering how to make a Live Photo a video, read on to find out!
How to Cancel Disney Plus on Your iPhone
By Brian Peters
Have Disney Plus? Don't want it anymore? While the official app makes watching Disney Plus on your phone easy, canceling your Disney Plus subscription is a bit less straight forward. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to cancel your Disney Plus subscription with a direct subscription from Disney.
How to Find Stores That Accept Apple Pay in Maps on iPhone
By Devala Rees
Apple Pay can be a very convenient tool for easy, no-contact payment, but first you must find out which stores accept Apple Pay near you. Thankfully, you can easily tell who accepts Apple Pay using the Maps app. We'll show you how to find locations that accept Apple Pay in Maps on iPhone.
Fixed: The Number You Have Dialed Has Calling Restrictions
By Rhett Intriago
Have you ever tried to call someone and received a message saying that the number you have dialed has calling restrictions? This can be frustrating, especially if you’re trying to reach a friend or family member. So what do calling restrictions mean and how can you resolve the issue? Let’s find out!
Answered: What Does the “i” in iPhone Stand For?
By Rhett Intriago
Apple released it’s first smartphone in 2007. They called it the iPhone, following a similar naming scheme as the iPod and iMac before it. Now, Apple uses many products and services with “i” in the name, like iPad, iMac, iPhone, iCloud, and iOS. But why does Apple like to add an “i” to the names of its products? Let’s find out!
How to Blur Something in a Picture on iPhone
By Rachel Needell
Ever had a weird person photobomb your family pictures? Or has your nephew decided that wearing shirts with curse words is appropriate birthday-party attire? There may be many reasons why you might need to blur out part of a photo. We’ll teach you how to blur a photo on iPhone 15 and earlier models using native apps and third-party options.
How to Fix iCloud Photo Link Not Working on iPhone
By Leanne Hays
Can't open an iCloud photo-sharing link? Here's the fix for when photo sharing is not working or because the iCloud link is not working or isn't loading. Here's how to fix it and open an iCloud link on an iPhone.
How to Use iPhone Voicemail Transcriptions
By Conner Carey
A lot of people are asking, "How do you use voicemail transcription on the iPhone?" The feature itself is pretty easy to use, but it can be a little glitchy. We'll go over everything you should know about how to use voicemail transcriptions on your iPhone and what to do if voicemail transcription is not working on your iPhone. Here's how to use the voicemail-to-text feature of Visual Voicemail on your iPhone.
How to Keep iPhone Screen On by Disabling Auto-Lock
By Sarah Kingsbury
Want to know how to keep your iPhone screen on? Whether you want to change your Lock Screen settings to turn off Auto-Lock or change how quickly your screen dims, we've got you covered. All your burning questions about Auto-Lock on iPhone will be answered below.
How to Send a PDF File via Text on iPhone
By Rachel Needell
If you want to attach a PDF to a text message, it's actually quite simple. You just need to have uploaded the file to your iCloud account so you can access it through the Files app. If you need to figure out how to text a PDF file, I'll walk you through the steps.
How to Sync Messages from iPhone to Mac
By Conner Carey
Here's how to set up Apple's Messages app on an iPhone, Mac, and iPad. Once you've done this, you can view text messages sent and received from all the Apple devices you've synced. Let's start learning how to connect iPhone to Mac and iPad to get iMessage on Mac, iPad, and iPhone.
How to Change Phone Number on iPhone
By Olena Kagui
So you've decided that it’s time to change your phone number, whether it’s to avoid prank calls, to leave behind an old relationship, or anything else. Your phone number either comes from the SIM card (iPhone 13 or earlier) or an eSIM that’s completely digital. We’ll cover how to change your phone number and everything else you need to know.
How to Turn Off RTT (Real Time Text) on an iPhone
By Leanne Hays
RTT on an iPhone is a built-in assistive technology that lets users call and receive phone calls with text instead of voice. If you don't need to make RTT calls, here's how to turn off RTT on your iPhone or iPad.
How to Tell If Your iPhone Is Unlocked & What That Means
By Conner Carey
iPhones can be bought unlocked from legitimate vendors (including Apple), but you should know how to tell if an iPhone is unlocked before you make your purchase. Whether you want to make sure your phone is unlocked so it'll be worth more or you're just thinking of switching carriers, we'll show you how to check if an iPhone is unlocked or not.
FIXED: Why Does My iPhone Keep Restarting Randomly?
By Brian Peters
It can be frustrating if your iPhone keeps turning on and off randomly. There are several reasons why your iPhone randomly restarts. We’ll cover the possible causes and corresponding fixes in a few quick and easy troubleshooting steps.
Will My Alarm Go Off in Do Not Disturb? Here's What to Know
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Does Do Not Disturb block alarms? It doesn't block iPhone alarms but it can block alarms from third-party apps. Here's how to make sure your alarm goes off if you have Do Not Disturb or a Focus mode set.
How to Sync Fitbit to iPhone’s Apple Health App
By Becca Ludlum
Can you connect Fitbit to Apple Health? Yes! Syncing your Fitbit and other third-party wearable trackers to Apple's Health app makes it easy to keep all of your comprehensive health information in one place on your iPhone. We’ll walk you through doing a quick and easy Fitbit sync.
How to Find Someone's Amazon Storefront
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
If you find a product you like on Amazon, you might want to view that seller's whole storefront. Here's how to search storefronts on the Amazon app, both from a product that's open and from the Amazon search feature.
Never Miss a Text with the Catch Up Button
By Rhett Intriago
Group chats are now much easier to manage thanks to the addition of the Catch Up button in iMessage. This feature allows you to quickly jump to the last unread message so you never miss a text.