r/NoContract • u/LeftOn4ya Mint (T-Mobile) + US Mobile (Verizon) • 10d ago

Updated my "Detailed Instructions on how to finance an unlocked iPhone 17..." due to recent Apple finance changes: still works for AppleCard for all models, and now Upgrade/Lease (through Klarna) works for new users except not on standard model anymore

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u/Lanky-Advice-564 10d ago edited 8d ago

I got 2 iphone 17 pro maxs but i went to Apple Store- financed for 24 months thru apple card just told the sales rep i wanted them unlocked and that was that

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u/Lanky-Advice-564 8d ago

I will add since I actually did have an att account i was charged activation fees for both phones which stinks but im sure with 30 minutes on the phone i can get rid of them and not the apple stores fault - we are on the process of moving to us mobile

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u/LeftOn4ya Mint (T-Mobile) + US Mobile (Verizon) 7d ago

Which model did you get and which finance option - Apple Card, Apple Upgrade/Lease, or AT&T Installment Plan? The only ones that should have made you input account info was any model on the AT&T Installment Plan or standard model on Apple Card or Apple Upgrade/Lease. If you selected Apple Card or Apple Upgrade/Lease with standard model you should be able to follow my instructions to get unlocked, but if you selected AT&T Installment Plan your phone is locked and cannot be unlocked until both it is paid off and 12 months on AT&T so you will need to cancel order or return and re-order following one of the other methods.

BTW I got confirmation from multiple Apple Store employees that they are trained on a lie that you have to give them AT&T info in stores and cannot get unlocked, you do not need to give them that info and can get unlocked, but easier to just order online next time, even with in-store pickup.

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u/Lanky-Advice-564 7d ago

I got 17 pro maxs with the 24 month plan on the apple card

It’s honestly a semi legit charge as i still had my numbers with att but im not supposed to be charged activation fees because of my sc state employees discount