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🔓 How to check if my device is carrier unlocked?
🔓 How to check if my device is carrier unlocked?

Learn how to check if your device is carrier unlocked for eSIM use. Follow simple steps for iPhone, Samsung, and Pixel devices.

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🤝 Ensure your device is ready for Kolet eSIM!

Don’t Get Stuck in Jumanji! A carrier lock means your phone can be tied to one carrier, blocking eSIM activation. Check if it’s unlocked before starting your adventure!


🔍 Not sure if your device is unlocked? Follow the steps below to check:

🍎 For Apple iOS devices

  1. OPEN the Settings

  2. TAP General

  3. TAP About

  4. SCROLL and look for the Carrier Lock field

If No SIM restrictions appear next to Carrier Lock, then your device is unlocked.🎉

🤖 For Samsung Android devices

  1. OPEN the Settings

  2. TAP Connections

  3. SELECT Mobile/Cellular network

  4. TAP Network operators

  5. TOGGLE off the Select automatically

  6. If you see a list of carriers pop up when your phone searches for networks, your phone is unlocked. If you only see the name of your current carrier, your phone is carrier locked.

👾 For Google Pixel devices

  1. OPEN the Settings

  2. TAP Network and Internet

  3. SELECT Internet

  4. TAP your Kolet eSIM

TOGGLE off the Automatically Select Network
If you see a list of carriers pop up when your phone searches for networks, your phone is unlocked. If you only see the name of your current carrier, your phone is carrier locked.


✅ Your device is unlocked, what’s next?

Great! If your device is confirmed as carrier-unlocked, you’re ready to use Kolet eSIM. 🎉

🌍Visit our website to choose a data plan and stay connected on your next adventure! Explore Plans Here 🚀


🔒 What to do if your device is carrier locked

If your device is confirmed to be carrier-locked, you can:

Contact your mobile carrier’s customer support to request an unlock.

Check with the retailer or provider where you purchased your device for unlock eligibility and options.

Most carriers have unlock policies once you’ve met certain conditions (like paying off your phone or not), so it’s worth checking!


⚡Stay connected, top up in seconds!

You can top up instantly and keep enjoying seamless connectivity

📱 From the Kolet App

  • Open the Kolet app and tap ”+ Add More Data”

  • Choose the data plan that suits your needs

  • Confirm your purchase and stay connected

💻 From Our Website

  • Select your destination and preferred data plan

  • Complete the checkout, and your new plan is ready to use

📌 Tip Topping up automatically extends your unused data from your current plan, so you never waste a single MB! 🚀


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