How to SIM unlock the iPhone 16 Pro for FREE!

If you bought the iPhone 16 Pro from a carrier, there’s a good chance that the phone could be locked to your carrier’s network. This is done to prevent users from getting the phone for “free” and then using a different carrier service that might be cheaper. This isn’t an issue for the most part, but if you want to use it with a different carrier, like if you’re traveling, then it could be a problem. This is why if you need to unlock the SIM of your iPhone 16 Pro, you’ve come to the right place.

There are a couple of different ways to go about unlocking the SIM of your iPhone 16 Pro, and this guide will show you both ways. One of which is a free method that involves your carrier, and if that doesn’t work out, you can always go with Android SIM Unlock, a tried and tested service that will unlock the SIM for a small fee.

Unlock the iPhone 16 Pro SIM for free

To go the free route, you will have to call your carrier to unlock it for you. Carriers are usually fine with unlocking your phone’s SIM, but there are a couple of things you’ll need to check first, which includes:

• You need to be in good standing with your carrier, meaning that you don’t have any outstanding bills and that the contract with your carrier for the phone has expired
• You’ll also need to make sure that you have owned the device for at least 60-90 days

If you meet those requirements, then follow the instructions below:

1. On your iPhone 16 Pro handset, launch the Phone app and dial *#06# to pull up your phone’s IMEI number
2. Write the IMEI number down somewhere so you can refer to it later
3. Call your carrier and request for your SIM unlock code
4. You will probably be asked to provide the IMEI for the iPhone 16 Pro’s
5. If you meet all the requirements that we mentioned above, the SIM unlock code will be sent to the email address you provided in the next 2-5 days.
6. Once you’ve received your code, swap out the SIM with a SIM from another carrier
7. Enter the SIM unlock code that you received in your email when prompted and you’re set!

Take note that different carriers may have different requirements. It’s best to call your carrier and check with them first.

Using Android SIM Unlock

1. On your iPhone 16 Pro phone, launch the Phone app and dial *#06# to get the device’s IMEI number
2. Write the IMEI number down
3. Go to Android SIM Unlock’s website
4. Enter your device’s IMEI number
5. Complete the checkout process with your payment and contact information
6. Once payment is made, you should then receive the iPhone 16 Pro’s unlock code either through SMS or email
7. The moment you’ve received your code, you can then swap out the SIM on your phone with a SIM from another carrier
8. You should be prompted to enter the SIM unlock code that you received in your email, and once you’ve done that, you should be good to go

Keep in mind that even though you paid a service like Android SIM Unlock to unlock the SIM of your iPhone 16 Pro, it doesn’t release you from any contractual obligations you might have with your carrier. You’re still required to pay your bills and any instalment plans related to the phone. The main difference is that you now have the freedom to use your phone with any carrier of your choice, whether it be local or overseas.

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