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Unlock your phone with us using our status as a Technology Recycler to get the unlock done quickly and efficiently. Unlocks straight from the carrier, fully legal and compliant.


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Direct Unlocks Reviews Summary

The company has garnered a mixed reputation, with many customers praising its efficient and quick unlocking services, often exceeding expectations in terms of speed and communication. Positive feedback highlights the professionalism and reliability of the service, with several customers expressing high satisfaction and willingness to recommend the company. However, concerns have been raised regarding service delays, particularly with unresolved cases, and a perceived lack of support in certain situations. Overall, while many customers report successful experiences, some express frustration over communication issues and the handling of complex cases, indicating a need for improved customer service responsiveness.

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21,871 reviews
Ethiopia
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I am not received so far almost 3 weeks My iPhone 11 they email me to unlock it with two weeks
Thank you

Date of experience: February 2, 2020
GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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IPhone 7 unlock
February 2, 2020

Daughter was very happy to have my old phone. Very good service. Would use again. Thank you

Date of experience: February 2, 2020
GB
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Quick unlock
January 31, 2020

I did research the company as I have been burned by other companies this company gave good communication, told me what it would cost and gave me the codes Everything perfect!

Date of experience: January 31, 2020
GB
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Iphone 8 Unlock
January 27, 2020

Good communication and very helpful. Unlocked worked as promised although had to pay the Network as the phone was still in contract.

Date of experience: January 27, 2020
GB
1 review
9 helpful votes
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Took a week
January 28, 2020

I paid £20, then had to pay another £20, which isn't mentioned. Then paid £10 for fast track. It took 6 days to receive a code. In this time I sent 2 emails. I waited 48 hours for a reply to my first and never got a reply to my 2nd. Poor communication, price is ridiculous. If I knew there was a 2nd charge I'd have gone to a phone shop which would have been half the price. It doesn't tell you until asking for the 2nd payment that the first is not refundable.

Date of experience: January 25, 2020
Nigeria
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Tired
January 27, 2020

I'm really getting fed up now I started this order on the 26/04/2019. I want my money back so I can use a company that will actually get the job done in the time scale that they promise. The process has taken far to long and it is not acceptable.

IMEI: **************

I already confirmed the IMEI and it is the same as that of my iPhone phone

Refund the premium service payment back to my card and refund the other payment as a voucher.

Date of experience: January 24, 2020
GB
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Rip off
January 27, 2020

Its an absolute rip off - beware the 'small print'.

Date of experience: January 24, 2020
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Scam
January 26, 2020

After I paid what they ask for, they asked for 100$ more to release the lock. This is a scam. Be careful

Date of experience: January 23, 2020
Greece
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Basically it's a fraudulent site. Initially they asked for a small fee to sim unlock an iPhone 11. Then, they wanted more, as they said, the initial small fee was for a pre order... Then they said they couldn't not unlock the device bacause it was reported as stolen or in breach of contract, having the audacity to send me a link that, free of charge, that reported accordingly... When I complained, that they could have used the free link to tell me that the phone can't be unlocked and not charge me more than 50 euros, they said, no worries, they can issue me a voucher, when their Premium sim unlock is ready... And presumably charge more. When I demanded a full refund, they said OK, only if I send them the original receipt for the purchase of the iPhone. When I did send them the receipt... Nothing, they no longer respond to my emails for a rufund. Simply put, it's a scam. Beware.

Date of experience: January 23, 2020
RU
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Указанная на сайте цена - это около 20%. На следующий день будет написано "you will need to pay the remaining unlocking balance" и переход на страницу оплаты оставшихся 80%. Дешевле новый iphone 6s купить на али. А деньги они вам не вернут, у них это в правилах написано. МОШЕННИЧЕСТВО. Chargeback вам в помощь.

The price indicated on the site is about 20%. The next day, it will say "you will need to pay the remaining unlocking balance" and go to the payment page for the remaining 80%. Cheaper new iphone 6s buy on ali. And they will not return the money to you, they have it written in the rules. FRAUD. Chargeback to help you.

Date of experience: January 23, 2020
Romania
3 reviews
15 helpful votes
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Fraud
January 25, 2020

Hello, I want to tell you that these guys directunlocks.uk are the same doctorunlock.net and Appleiphoneunlock and imeiphone.net if you do not believe me check your order on doctorunlock.net and find it. The method is very simple. They promise to decode or delete phones. I include accounts and take your money through the same company nox payment through which you pay and wait for 120 days to pass since you placed the order and then neither bank can help you. Call the bank as soon as you want to recover the money but as soon as possible quickly will thank you

Date of experience: January 22, 2020
Spain
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Biggest cheat
February 21, 2020

I had ordered unlocking service in july 2019 & till jan 2020 nothing yet.
It was suppose to be 30-45 days process.
Initial 20pounds & later 40 pounds to confirm & finish processing the order.
"Nochex" does not help after staying in touch with them via several emails & at last they said nothing can be done from their side.
They keep saying please wait.
Can somebody take some serious action against this website & shut them down please

Direct Unlocks attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: January 22, 2020
GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Read the small print
January 23, 2020

Didn't realise that you would be asked to pay twice

Date of experience: January 20, 2020
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Horrible. Do not use ever.
January 23, 2020

I paid for express and my unlock says over due
And their customer service team doesn't respond so they are useless. Warning do not purchase
My phone is still not unlocked

Date of experience: January 20, 2020
Albania
1 review
14 helpful votes
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Scam
January 23, 2020

I was not clearly informed of the requirement for an additional payment other than the one I already made to unlock my phone.
I am seeking a full refund for being mislead by Direct Unlocks when purchasing services. I can see from reviews that I am not the first to be mislead.
I have also reported this to Trading standards as the ad breached CAP Code (Edition 12) rules 3.1 and 3.3 (Misleading advertising), 3.7 (Substantiation), 3.17 (Prices), and 3.22 (Prices)

Date of experience: January 20, 2020
Greece
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Scammers! Stay away!
January 23, 2020

Paid £52,98 (£19,99 + £32,99) almost the value of the phone to unlock it, but they claim they cannot unlock it and I need to pay more for the premium service but it is not available at the moment. Asked them to refund so I can go to another unlock service provider, but they didn't!
That's the reason they don't accept PayPal!
They did not unlock the phone, did not refund, stopped reply emails!

Please refund immediately!

Date of experience: January 20, 2020
GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Don't tell you there is additional charges
January 22, 2020
Updated review

In reality who reads all the small print then when you think you have paid to get the phone unlocked you get hit with a massive charge for it to actually happen. It's a con to get you pay then they want more money off you

Date of experience: January 19, 2020

Don't tell you there is additional charges
January 22, 2020
Previous review

In reality who reads all the small print then when you think you have paid to get the phone unlocked you get hit with a massive charge for it to actually happen. It's a con to get you pay then they want more money off you

Date of experience: January 19, 2020
Adam D.
GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Don't waste money
January 20, 2020

Completely wasted time, they charged me an additional fee 7 days after payment I received an email I have not been the owner of this phone for at least six months, and they cannot unlock my device and I can wait 6 months for HAHAAH to be properly unlocked after 6 months all Providers unload devices for free !!! !!!

Date of experience: January 17, 2020
District of Columbia
1 review
10 helpful votes
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LIES! STAY AWAy! THIEVES
January 18, 2020

LIES! LIES! False advertising! They will tell you $19 and then charge you another $30++. Luke, customer service, no service at all! Very unhelpful and unkind! Don't be deceived! More better unlocking services out there. Won't give you a refund at all! Website doesn't say anything of additional cost and LUKE won't even admit that they are wrong. These people are thieves!

Date of experience: January 15, 2020
GB
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Scamsters
January 17, 2020

Dreadful service from start to finish, ended up getting scammed for £37.50 and funnily enough "Luke" the boy wonder in Customer Services (as if) has disappeared off the face of the earth - would never use or recommend this DODGY firm ever. True conmen - BEWARE. At Direct Unlocks it does not do what it says on the tin BEWARE
0/10 for every aspect of dealing with these cowboys

Date of experience: January 14, 2020