AT&T Permanently Locked Phone

Did you know that when trying to unlock a phone from a carrier, you could possibly lock the phone to that carrier forever??? It's true, whether you are trying to unlock a T-Mobile phone, unlock a Verizon phone, or unlock an AT&T phone-if your unlock code (sometimes called a pin unlock key or PUK) is entered incorrectly a certain number of times the phone will lock to the original carrier permanently.
In this video, I share my experience with an AT&T permanently locked phone and how I tried to unlock it. Check out some tips at the end to make sure you don't get stuck with a permanent locked, or even just the typically network locked used phone. Hopefully, I can help you shop a little smarter for used phones.
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[@phonecomp]

Some devices have a different amount of unlock code attempts so keep that in mind! Please drop a comment down below if you have any questions, and thank you very much for watching!

[@babyboy9255]

My LG v60 is permanently locked. How to unlock. At&t not helping. Neither lg

[@phonecomp]

@@babyboy9255 I'm sorry to hear that Babyboy. AT&T is your best bet. If they can't help over the phone, contact them on Twitter, Facebook, etc. If they can't help there--go to an AT&T store. LG shutdown almost all of it's mobile division, so I would think they wouldn't be able to help, but you could try contacting them in a bunch of different ways too. I know that's probably not the answer your looking for, but it will be a matter of getting in touch with the right customer service rep that will help.

[@khanjan-df5hh]

lg f100vm (this phone permanently locked and can not be unlocked) need this solution how to enter network code

[@phonecomp]

Hello Khan! You often have to insert a different carrier's sim card to prompt the popup to insert a code.

[@hamidmehboob253]

Hello bro my lg v60 parnamently lock plz help me

[@phonecomp]

Hello Hamid! Have you spoken with customer support from your carrier?

[@elizabethhardersen9679]

If you are an AT&T customer and the original purchaser of a phone that becomes permanently locked due to the wrong unlock code being entered too many times, contact AT&T and ask for the MCK code. One out of 10 may actually escalate the problem and agree to get you the MCK code from the manufacturer. If that does not work file an FCC complaint. FCC complaint requesting the MCK code will get you a call back from the office of the president. They will want to verify that you are a legitimate owner of the phone with original purchase receipt, your account still must be in good standing and they can get you the MCK code.

[@ourbunervins5741]

😅

[@UBfunnycomedy]

The said too many attempts,what should I do please

[@phonecomp]

Hello! If you're getting that message, you might be stuck. You can reach out to At&t or the phone manufacturer, but it's unlikely you'll be able to unlock it that way. Best way at that point would be to take it to a repair shop that also offers unlocking and see if they can help. Sorry.

[@UBfunnycomedy]

@@phonecomp they ask me for mck code 😔.how can I reach the manufacturer, my mom brought me this AT&T phones from outside country, am from Nigeria

[@fortnitealextheninja8221]

so i can't unlock my phone

[@phonecomp]

Possibly Alex, if all of the unlock attempts have been used up.

[@leazawacki4966]

I’m being fr but also this tech video looks very dramatic with the lighting

[@phonecomp]

Hello Lea! This was one of my first videos, so you're right--production quality is off for sure. Hopefully the information is still useful!