T-Mobile device unlock

Device Unlock enables T-Mobile equipment to use a non-T-Mobile SIM card to connect to a different international or domestic network. Most devices sold by T-Mobile come locked to our network in order to prevent theft and fraud. In most cases, once you’ve met our criteria that qualifies you for an unlock your device will be remotely unlocked. Otherwise you'll receive a text letting you know your device is qualified with next steps to complete the process. This may also be known as a SIM unlock, network unlock, or carrier unlock.

On this page:

What's a Device Unlock?
Check unlock status & eligibility
Unlock your device
Get help

What's a Device Unlock

Device Unlock lets you use your device with a different wireless provider's SIM/eSIM and network. Don't worry about it f you only plan to use the T-Mobile network.

Not all devices are compatible with every wireless provider; your device will need to support their network frequencies and technologies.
This is different from Domestic or International roaming, where you use a T-Mobile SIM/eSIM to access a different wireless provider's network.
For more information on T-Mobile's approach to device unlocking, see Device Unlock Policy.

Check unlock status & eligibility

Log into your My T-Mobile account using a web browser.
Note: This option is not currently available on the T-Mobile app.
Click Account at the top of the screen.
Under Lines & Devices, select the line using the device.
Click Check device unlock status under the image of your device to check your status:
- Device unlocked: You're good to go! Your device can be used with compatible SIM cards. If you have an iPhone without another SIM, follow these steps.
- Device locked: This device can only be used on the T-Mobile Network. You'll see if it's eligible to be unlocked under the device image. If it's locked, you don't meet one of the requirements for unlock eligibility below.

Requirements for unlock eligibility

You received a warranty or device protection replacement device and your original device was eligible to be unlocked.
You are military personal deployed overseas and your account is in good standing. Deployment documents can be provided to our Care department to process a device unlock.

All other requests must meet the below account and device requirements to be unlocked:

Requirement	Learn more
The device must be paid in full.	Devices with JUMP! On Demand and active Equipment Installment Program (EIP) payment plans are not eligible to be unlocked. You can check your balances and make payments on My T-Mobile. JUMP! On Demand customers may be eligible to buy out the lease and own the device. EIP balances must be paid in full.
The device must have been purchased from T-Mobile	T-Mobile can only unlock devices sold by T-Mobile. Certain device types are sold unlocked by T-Mobile, including Apple iPads Apple watches Samsung watches If you have an unlocked device from another wireless provider you would like to use with T-Mobile service, see our Bring your own device (BYOD) guide. To unlock a non-T-Mobile device, contact the original retailer or wireless provider, including devices purchased from Sprint or Metro by T-Mobile.
The device IMEI must be unblocked	Devices with an IMEI block cannot be used on any mobile network. Example reasons an IMEI may be blocked include: The device was reported lost or stolen. The device is past due or delinquent on its lease or installment payment plan.
Postpaid accounts only	The device must have been used for at least 40 days on your line of service. Your account must be in good standing. If your balance is past due, we can help you make a payment. If the T-Mobile account associated with the device is cancelled, the balance on the account must be zero.
Prepaid accounts only	Each active line can only receive two device unlocks within a 12-month period. At least 365 days must have passed since the device was activated on the T-Mobile network. Exception: T-Mobile prepaid devices are eligible to be unlocked after $100 in refills have been applied to each active line on the account after the device was purchased. Refills made before the device purchase do not apply. All active lines on the account must have at least $100 in refills. For example, to unlock one device on an account with 4 lines requires $400 of refills since the requested device first-use date (4 lines X $100 = $400).

Unlock your device

Follow the steps below if you received a notification that your device is eligible to be unlocked. If the notification mentions an unlock code, Contact us so we can provide it.

Make sure you are connected to the T-Mobile network or Wi-Fi.
Swipe up on your Home screen to open the Apps tray and follow the steps below:
- Samsung
  - Newer devices: Settings > Connections > More Connection Settings > Network Unlock
  - Older devices: Use the Device Unlock app pre-installed on your device. If you do not have this app, your device is unlocked or it is on a 2019 or newer OS.
- OnePlus (6T and newer): Settings >Wi-Fi & internet > SIM & network, then choose Advanced or Network Unlock
- T-Mobile REVVLRY: Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network > Advanced > Network Unlock
- Other manufacturers: Choose your device on the Devices page, then click the Security drop-down to find Mobile Device Unlock steps.
Select Permanent Unlock and wait while the device completes the unlock.
Restart the device.

Get help

If you've unlocked a T-Mobile device but can't get signal, contact your new wireless provider for assistance.
If you're bringing an unlocked device to T-Mobile, check out our compatibility checker and signal troubleshooting.
Contact us if you can't find the app or settings to unlock your T-Mobile device, or if you get an error message when attempting to complete the unlock.