

Your best choice for an unlock service varies by locations. This will enable you to use any carrier you like. You just need a service that will enter your iPhone’s IMEI number in a database of Apple phones that can be used across major networks. Unlike the latter two methods, IMEI unlocking is completely safe, and very simple if you have the right connections. Software unlocking was a viable option for early versions of the iPhone, but hasn’t worked for years, and hardware methods are usually offered by scammers who will void your warranty and destroy your device.

Summary: There’s more than one method for unlocking a version of the iPhone 5, but the best is the IMEI method.
