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Direct Unlocks has a rating of 3.8 stars from 3,310 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Direct Unlocks most frequently mention great service, sim card, and time frame. Direct Unlocks ranks 1st among Unlocked Phones sites.

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 75%
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Top Positive Review

“Very easy timely and effective.”

Greg W.
9/14/24

Direct Unlock provided excellent service! They unlocked my phone quickly and efficiently, delivering results in less time than expected. The process was smooth and hassle-free, with great customer support throughout. I highly recommend them for anyone needing a fast and reliable phone unlocking service. Absolutely worth it!

Top Critical Review

“Absolutely pathetic.”

Nate A.
9/17/24

Took over 20 DAYS to unlock! And spent the 100 to get it unlocked immediately. And bc of the longest waiting time. I now have unlocked my phone for no reason. So direct unlock wasted my time and my money. Sent multiple emails stating that the almost month wait was too much, and wanted a refund but was declined! 0/10. Had to put one star just to even write this review but that's the only reason I put one star. Highly disappointed and definitely not satisfied.

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0 reviews
20 helpful votes
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January 11th, 2022
Verified purchase

They charged me total $70 USD to unlock my iphone Xs. First they charged $28 to do pre-screening, then they said my iphone IMEI passed but in order to get fully unlocked I need to pay extra $42. When I realized they are lying and asked for refund they refused. Sometime he is called Tim, sometimes Luke but never had last name. Totally scam. I already reported this incidence to the US federal trade commission.

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Scam, avoid it

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December 21st, 2023

Borrowed a phone off a friend whilst mine was being fixed. The phone was locked. I didn't know which network it was locked to and paid £4.99 to this company to find out which company. Naively I then paid a further £23.99 for the unlock code - only to be asked for a further £30 to release the codes. I stopped before this thankfully, and found out you can get these codes free from the Networks websites. I emailed the company for a refund of the £23.99 as the order was not completed. They then sent me the unlock code without the need for a further £30. My phone was already unlocked at this point so the code was useless. I emailed again asking for the refund and they have failed to reply. You DO NOT NEED this website. Unlock codes can be obtained free from the phone company's websites.

Tip for consumers:
Unlock codes are available free from Network provider websites. Research before getting sucked in.

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Paid £4.99 to find which company the phone was locked to. Paid another £23.99 to get phone unlocked - then asked for another £30 but I stopped.

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February 29th, 2024
Verified purchase

What can I say except simply amazing.! Had a phone that's been locked for about 2yrs that I purchased from Ebay used and the seller said it was Factory Unlocked to my current cellphone provider which it was not. Did some research online and also on YouTube but couldn't figure out how I was gonna unlock my phone or what network it was currently locked too. So I'm starting to get frustrated and luckily ran across Direct Unlocks website and read some reviews and decided to take a shot in the dark. A little bit of information about the phone you want unlocked and a network check provided by the website I forget the cost on that but wasn't too expensive and had my answer in about 5-10 minutes max. I opted to use the Remote USB services the price was not to bad but if you have the extra cash do it. Had to download a website provided by their technician and we communicated thru WhatsApp follow the instructions the technician provides you and your phone will be unlocked in no time... Would definitely highly recommend this site to anyone and everyone who has been dealing with this issue and doesn't know how to go about getting it done... Thanks again Direct Unlocks for your support and services...👍👍👍

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Customer Service R. – Direct Unlocks Rep

Hello Brandon,

It's wonderful to hear about your successful experience with unlocking your Samsung Galaxy S9+! Thank you so much for recommending Direct Unlocks and for taking the time to share the details of your journey from frustration to resolution. It's always a pleasure to know that our Remote USB services and dedicated support could assist in providing a solution for your locked phone.

We're here in case you need any more assistance in the future or have any other devices that need unlocking. If you have friends or family who might benefit from our services, feel free to spread the word about how we can help.

Thanks again for your kind words, Brandon. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're thrilled we could deliver the services you needed. Enjoy your now-unlocked phone and the freedom it brings!

Kind regards,
Charlotte

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2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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April 4th, 2023

Devious how the ask for $28 to unlock then suddenly you get an email saying they have to have another $85 to fi osh it! Crooked! So after more than 2 weeks they said they can't unlock my phone and won't answer my request for full refund because I didn't get what I paid for! They say ask ATT which is the first thing i did! Incompetent! Crooked Stay away

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Hate being ripped off!

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1 review
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July 16th, 2023
Verified purchase

This company scams you for your money. I originally paid for my unlock on June 7,2022. First payment was of 19.99 GBP and second payment of 30.00 GBP. I reached out to them several times in July 2022, August 2022, September 2022, and November 2022 with no luck. They didn't respond until I wrote a review for them yesterday. I just want my money refunded. They came back at me saying I need a premium unlock. My concern is why did it take over a year and me to complain for them to finally realize it's not working?

I don't need a credit note as I don't want to use their nonexistent service.

Please save yourself the hassle and don't get an unlock with them. Use cellunlocker. They will 100% refund your money if they can't unlock your phone. I have used them several times in the past.

Please give my money back.

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1 review
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April 17th, 2024
Verified purchase

Excellent service!
Fast and reliable!
I recommend it to everyone!

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Customer Service R. – Direct Unlocks Rep

Dear Maria Lima,

Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience with our service. Your recommendation means the world to us. If you need any further assistance or have any more phones to unlock, feel free to reach out. Have a fantastic day!

Warm regards,
Charlotte

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April 2nd, 2024
Verified purchase

Everything was easy and smooth. Instructions were clear and it worked pay a small fee and just wait for two days and bang! The problem was fixed!

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Customer Service R. – Direct Unlocks Rep

Hi Joshua Hudson,

We’re thrilled to hear that your experience with our unlocking service was easy, smooth, and successful! If you have any more phones to unlock or know someone who does, we'd be more than happy to help. Thank you for choosing our services and taking the time to leave a positive review.

Enjoy the freedom of your unlocked iPhone 12!

Best regards,
Charlotte

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1 review
8 helpful votes
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August 23rd, 2022

I have been waiting for about 3 months to get my phone unlocked from this website and every time I try to contact them, they send me an automated email ignoring my request for a refund. The website promises to unlock your phone within 10 business days, it's been about 3 months. They take your money and longer with their automated emails clearly showing that they are never gonna take a responsibility for the failure to u lock and refund for the unsuccessful service. This is a shady SCAM website and need to be reported to the authorities!

Tip for consumers:
Stay Away

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1 review
2 helpful votes
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July 4th, 2023
Verified purchase

I responded to attractive offer suggesting I could get a quick unlock for £14.95. I started the process and the price increase to £23.95. Reluctantly I continued only to asked for a further £30 part way through the check process. I immediately stopped as where does this slow extortion end? I have also stopped my credit card as DU have too many personal details and I don't trust them. It's not the right way to do business..

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1 review
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September 4th, 2020

Been waiting Over 2 years to get my device unlocked. May 26 2018 when I submitted my order. Today, 5 August 2020 it was saying two hours left and now I just checked and back to 4 hours left. What a joke. Can't get. A refund can't get my device unlocked. Bunch of garbage. Don't waste your money or time. There is no guarantee or real time frame of getting your device unlocked. Buyer beware!

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December 26th, 2023

"Directunlocks is a scam. Directunlocks use clever wording to fool users. You will first see a small amount less than $30 on home page with a button unlock now. Then you will be redirected to a page with another clever wording. You will never get your phone unlocked. You just be moved to the next step, where you have to pay more each time"

Tip for consumers:
"Directunlocks is a scam. So are 99% of the unlock services. Directunlocks use clever wording to fool users. You will first see a small amount (less than 30) on home page with a button unlock now. Then you will be redirected to a page with another clever wording"

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June 29th, 2024
Verified purchase

Muy buena experiencia y muy responsable me gusto mucho su buen trato

Reason I chose this business:

Por su buena referencia de unos amigos

Reason I chose this product:

Porque me interesaba el desbloqueo permanente y desde el fabricante

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Thumbnail of user jodys349
Customer Service R. – Direct Unlocks Rep

Hola Carlos, ¡muchas gracias por tus amables palabras y comentarios positivos! Estamos encantados de saber que tuvo una buena experiencia con nuestro servicio y que encontró a nuestro equipo responsable y agradable para trabajar. Es fantástico saber que las recomendaciones de amigos te trajeron hasta nosotros y nos alegra haber podido cumplir con tus expectativas para desbloquear permanentemente tu iPhone 14 Pro Max. Si tiene más preguntas o necesita más ayuda en el futuro, no dude en comunicarse. ¡Estamos aquí para ayudar! Saludos cordiales, Carlota

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December 13th, 2023
Verified purchase
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Still Not working. They should know my phone is not compatible with AT&T as I told them the carrier I want to use but they lure me to pay for an expensive service to unlock my phone then throw itaway because it's outdated. Bad experience and waste of money. Scammers and fraud company

Bad experience. Can’t refund or get any credit back. I think for my case it’s their fault. They ask for the carrier that I want to use but my phone doesn’t support their network anymore.
Why unlock it if the carrier doesn’t support it.

Reason I chose this business:

Want to try for the first time but it’ll be my last

Reason I chose this product:

System lure you to pay unnecessary payments. I chose because the technician promised it will work but it didn’t.

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Still Not working
November 27th, 2023
Verified site experience
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1 review
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October 10th, 2023
Verified purchase
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Id give the tech whom remote via usb and connected with me on WhatsApp, he made things a lot smoother and very simple. You should have a separate category for the techs whom actually we connect with I'd give him/her a 5 STAR.

Your site advertise instant unlock, all 3 of my phones took more than 2 days, unacceptable, and every single one of them is a flag ship phone, and yet it ends up as a credit note?

My credit note isn't showing nor your site will take my email used several times.

Reason I chose this business:

The reviews, I'm not them nor am happy of all the process from the first two phones.

Reason I chose this product:

The reviews, I'm not them nor am happy of all the process from the first two phones.

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My credit note isn't showing nor your site will take...
October 2nd, 2023
Verified site experience
• Previous review

My credit note isn't showing nor your site will take my email used several times.

Abnormal waiting period.
August 17th, 2023
Verified purchase
• Previous review

Took whole week to unlock, also unlock codes did not work.

Not satisfied, not looking for refund I wanted to unlock my sim card.

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November 22nd, 2023

They charge you twice to unlock your device $28.88 just to tell you they can unlock it, and then charge another $50. To unlock it after you pay them twice then you find out it will only work if your device prompts you for unlocking code when you insert an out of network card which mine didn't, and they refused to refund my money even though they didn't even give me the code yet.

This company is full of half-truths stay far away

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1 review
1 helpful vote
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May 12th, 2021
Verified purchase

So when they ask to make the final payment, i tried paying twice and got charged twice and still the bar was at 50%, i waited for my phone to be unlocked and it was stuck at 99% for a week now. I dont know what to do as the website does not provide any help. As far as im concerned this site is a scam

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November 15th, 2022
Verified purchase

I started my unlock in July. It is now November and it is still not unlocked. I have made multiple attempts to see what the problem is, how I can help, and if possible, a refund. Per their policy, if they are unable to unlock the device, under certain circumstances, I am eligible for a refund. I have received nothing but an automated responses on all of my attempts to reach them.

Tip for consumers:
DO NOT USE. NOTHING BUT A SCAM.

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1 review
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April 16th, 2024
Verified purchase

It was faster than I expected to get my phone unlocked

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Customer Service R. – Direct Unlocks Rep

Hello Craig,

We're thrilled to hear your iPhone 15 Pro was unlocked faster than you expected! Enjoy the newfound freedom with your device, and should you need any further assistance or have questions about our services, feel free to reach out. We're here to help!

Best regards,
Charlotte

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Customer Service R. – Direct Unlocks Rep

Hello Craig,

We're thrilled to hear your iPhone 15 Pro was unlocked faster than you expected! Enjoy the newfound freedom with your device, and should you need any further assistance or have questions about our services, feel free to reach out. We're here to help!

Best regards,
Charlotte

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Customer Service R. – Direct Unlocks Rep

Hello Craig,

We're thrilled to hear your iPhone 15 Pro was unlocked faster than you expected! Enjoy the newfound freedom with your device, and should you need any further assistance or have questions about our services, feel free to reach out. We're here to help!

Best regards,
Charlotte

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Customer Service R. – Direct Unlocks Rep

Hello Craig,

We're thrilled to hear your iPhone 15 Pro was unlocked faster than you expected! Enjoy the newfound freedom with your device, and should you need any further assistance or have questions about our services, feel free to reach out. We're here to help!

Best regards,
Charlotte

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Customer Service R. – Direct Unlocks Rep

Hello Craig,

We're thrilled to hear your iPhone 15 Pro was unlocked faster than you expected! Enjoy the newfound freedom with your device, and should you need any further assistance or have questions about our services, feel free to reach out. We're here to help!

Best regards,
Charlotte

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1 review
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October 24th, 2015
Verified purchase

Excellent service. Submitted order at 11 am and was unlocked by 6 pm (web site suggested it could take between 5 - 10 days). Was preparing myself for lots of grief wrestling this phone away from 3 UK but it was a breeze. After getting the unlock confirmation email, just popped the giffgaff sim in away we went. Would recommend to others and use again.

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December 13th, 2015
Verified purchase

My unlock took slightly longer than expected, however, the replies from the customer care centre were quick, prompt & assuring. Get your device unlocked with OfficialiPhoneUnlock without thinking twice.

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1 review
4 helpful votes
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September 5th, 2016

I started going through the online form and submitted the IMEI, paid 19.99 at first and then after some time asked me again to pay for another f***ing 30.00 more stating Worldwide/Any Network/Premium Service but didn't get any unlock code whatsoever, no service, nothing. May God punish you for deceiving so many people!

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November 24th, 2015
Verified purchase

Used service after reading reviews some good some bad. I would highly recommend. Locked iPhone 6 with O2 was unlocked no problem took about 4 day as weekends don't count. Was mailed when done new sim works perfect - thank you!

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1 review
1 helpful vote
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March 3rd, 2021
Verified purchase

Worst experience ever, they get paid, ask for more money... even after getting that, they still didn't unlock my iPhone 6S. They said 7 -10 days, I gave up after 8 weeks! Total scammers, so frustrating especially when other people are trying to run genuine companies online.

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May 14th, 2016
Verified purchase

Although I thought you people will take long period of time and also you can be fake. But when your second confirmation email came to me too early i was just tension free to see that mail. My iPhone 6 has been unlocked within one week, thanks...

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May 5th, 2016
Verified purchase

I was somewhat apprehensive given the number of scams around, but my fears were unfounded, as my Iphone 6 is now properly "factory unlocked".

The company kept me informed and even advised of a short delay which turned out to be only 48 hours.

They did exactly what they said they would, and you simply can't ask for more than that.

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