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New checklist for anyone buying a second-hand iPhone: seven things to check before you pay, including the IMEI, carrier lock, blacklist status, iCloud (Activation Lock) and battery health.

Read the full checklist: Buying a Used iPhone – 7 Checks Before You Pay →

Our new guide compares an IMEI factory unlock with R-SIM / Turbo SIM adapters, looking at permanence, reliability, what happens after iOS updates, and cost – so you can decide which approach suits your iPhone.

Read the full comparison: Factory Unlock vs R-SIM for iPhone →

We have published a full guide on how to check whether an iPhone is carrier locked. It walks through three methods: the Carrier Lock line in Settings, testing with a SIM card from another network, and an IMEI carrier check – plus what to do if the phone turns out to be locked.

Read the full guide: How to Check if Your iPhone Is Carrier Locked →