Is Your Phone Unlocked? Here’s How to Check (iOS & Android)

Is Your Phone Unlocked? Here’s How to Check (iOS & Android)

Planning to use a Roamvy eSIM on your trip? Great choice! But first, you’ll need to make sure your phone is unlocked — meaning it’s not tied to a specific carrier. If it’s locked, you won’t be able to activate a Roamvy eSIM (or any other non-native SIM). Don’t worry checking your device status is simple

Let’s walk you through how to find out if your phone is locked or unlocked.

How to Check if Your Phone is Unlocked

iPhone

Step 1: Open Settings

Tap on the Settings app from your home screen.

Step 2: Tap General

Scroll down and tap General.

Step 3: Tap About

Select About to see details about your device.

Step 4: Look for Carrier Lock

Scroll down until you see the Carrier Lock field.

✅ If it says: “No SIM restrictions” — Good news! Your iPhone is unlocked.

❌ Anything else — Your iPhone is likely locked to a carrier.

Android

Since Android devices vary by manufacturer (Samsung, Google Pixel, Xiaomi, etc.), steps may look slightly different — but the general process is the same.

Step 1: Open Settings

Tap the Settings app from your app drawer or home screen.

Step 2: Tap Connections or Network & Internet

Depending on your phone, go to:

• Connections > Mobile networks, or

• Network & Internet > Mobile network

Step 3: Insert a Different SIM Card (if possible)

The most reliable test:

• Power off your device.

• Insert a SIM card from a different carrier.

• Power it back on.

✅ If you can make calls or access data — your device is unlocked.

❌ If you see a message like “SIM not supported” or “Enter network unlock code” — it’s locked.

What If My Device is Locked?

If your phone is locked:

• Contact your carrier and request an unlock (requirements vary).

• Be sure to have your IMEI number handy (you can find it in Settings > About Phone).

Ready to Roam Free? 🌍

Once your device is unlocked, you’re ready to activate your Roamvy eSIM and stay connected globally — no physical SIMs, no roaming surprises.

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