Unlocking a device can be a bit of a complicated process. In fact, altering firmware to unlock devices was illegal until a week ago. Even if some carriers unlock devices for free (under certain ...

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This guide explains how to SIM unlock the Galaxy Note 8 for use on another carrier. There are a few different ways to unlock a phone, and a few reasons many choose to unlock their device. Whether that ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. T-Mobile released a new app to Google Play this morning, one which will let compatible device owners SIM ...

There are two types of phones—those locked to a carrier and those free to use whatever carrier they want. There will come a time when you need to know which one your phone is. Thankfully, you'll have ...

Update: Apple has today applied for a continuation patent for this idea. Continuation patent applications can be filed in one of two circumstances: where the inventors wants to add new claims, or ...

With the likes of Congress, President Obama and the newly minted FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler all coming out in favor of unlocked phones, the pressure is now on for the carriers to relent on their rigid ...

The pilot killed in the Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo disaster moved an unlocking device earlier than he should have, investigators said. But that alone might not have caused the spaceship to ...