Yeah I’d still disregard what apple employees have said when real people in this subreddit are telling you that they got their phones unlocked.

The rep you’re talking do doesn’t know what they’re talking about sorry.

I’ve always bought unlocked phones from apple. The ONLY possible answer I can think of is that ever since apple switched to esim only, they may not sell unlocked phones anymore since they don’t have SIM trays. The whole reason they were able to sell unlocked phones was due to the SIM card tray. But that would be a very recent thing like as of the iPhone 14 model because 13s had SIM card trays (I have an unlocked 13 from the Apple Store and just stuck my SIM from my 12 into it)

I wouldn’t know because I got a 14 on a payment plan (locked to Verizon) because it ended up being cheaper with all the plan-specific discounts. My phone only ends up costing me $200 because it’s $5 monthly for 36 months 😅 vs $1,200 upfront for the same configuration. Maybe someone in the thread has an unlocked 14?

Yeah exact same issue! What the hell!

Either model will work fine everywhere. It just won’t have full frequency support, but the vast majority of user will never notice.

Idk but I’m having same exact issue experience as you. I ask it to set an alarm, or create a reminder. It stalls for 30 seconds or so then says “Something went wrong” Quality

I’ve always paid slightly higher for unlocked phones. I’ve never noticed them being the same cost because you’re paying to essentially be able to put any old SIM card into your phone and “own it” instead of “lease” it from them.

Running Water???

You can just buy a phone that isn’t attached to a carrier. And then put a sim card or esim associated with the phone.

Salespeople confuse new buyers by making it sound like this is the only way to buy a phone but it isn’t lol. You can buy a phone - for a thousand or so dollars anywhere & then connect your service to it and it’s yours entirely no strings attached. The only time it’s attached to a plan where “unlocking” is necessary is when you have a payment plan with them.

Tippex

I spray grain alcohol on the screen, or you can use alcohol wipes. Removes the grime and bacteria.

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Eh I don’t think u/anythingmakessense was mean about it. Now OP knows.

They weren't rude or nasty about this correction... why wouldn't they be appreciative for the information?

The poster not only gave OP good advice about how to deal with eBay, but also a very gentle hint about correct English. There's no reason to take it as aggressive or negative.

Whoosh! Spray and the cloth it comes with.

Sometimes I’ll wash my phone case with a bit of dish soap under the tap, but never ever my phone.

Apple cider

I wash mine with some soap sunder running water.

I’m not even joking. They’re waterproof. Been doing it for years with zero issues.

Like u/anythingmakessence said, open up a claim with eBay assuming that the listing did not say the device was locked or non-working.

>Also, “buyed” is not a word and should be replaced with “bought”.

Come on, give them a break. It's very possible that English isn't their native language and they don't know the nuiances.

Haaaaaa! ha ha ha!! Ain't nobody stealing that phone for sure.

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ha ha Happy Weekend.

I always buy from Apple Store directly and haven’t had any issues

Get the 13 mini

Yes

A soft toilet paper/duster rinsed with tap water will do the trick.

Microfiber cloth and if it really needs it an alcohol swab as well.