{"id":47751,"date":"2025-10-01T14:40:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T14:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unlocklocks.com\/blog\/?p=47751"},"modified":"2025-10-01T15:03:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T15:03:18","slug":"att-says-this-device-is-active-on-another-account-unlock-it-with-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unlocklocks.com\/blog\/att-says-this-device-is-active-on-another-account-unlock-it-with-us\/","title":{"rendered":"AT&amp;T Says \u201cThis Device Is Active on Another Account\u201d."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- Post Title: AT&T Says \"This Device Is Active on Another Account\" | Unlock Any Device with UnlockLocks --><\/p>\n<article>\n<h2>Have you tried to unlock your AT&amp;T device but received this annoying message?<\/h2>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWe can&#8217;t unlock this device because it&#8217;s currently active on another AT&amp;T account. You\u2019ll need to ask the account owner to remove the device from their account.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>That&#8217;s okay; you&#8217;re not alone. Purchasing a used device or holding onto a device that was previously connected to another AT&amp;T account causes this issue for many folks. Although contacting the original account holder is AT&amp;T&#8217;s official response, this option is typically not possible.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-47755 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/unlocklocks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/unlock-att-devices-300x281.jpg\" alt=\"Unlock AT&amp;T device with &quot;active on another account&quot; error message.\" width=\"300\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unlocklocks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/unlock-att-devices-300x281.jpg 300w, https:\/\/unlocklocks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/unlock-att-devices.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>How can Unlocklocks help?<\/h2>\n<p>At Unlocklocks we specialize in solving unlocking issues. We can unlock most AT&amp;T devices even when AT&amp;T refuses. That includes iPhones, Android phones, tablets like iPads and Galaxy Tabs, mobile hotspots, routers, and basic feature phones.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unlocklocks.com\/\">Order your unlock now!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>What devices do we unlock?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>iPhones (All models)<\/li>\n<li>Android phones (Samsung, Motorola, LG, Google Pixel, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Tablets (iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab, and more)<\/li>\n<li>Mobile hotspots and routers<\/li>\n<li>Basic and feature phones (Nokia, Alcatel, Kyocera, Sonim etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why does AT&amp;T show this message?<\/h2>\n<p>This message usually means the device is still linked to a previous AT&amp;T account that was not removed. It is not necessarily blacklisted or stolen. AT&amp;T&#8217;s system blocks unlocks until that account link is cleared.<\/p>\n<h2>How does our unlock work?<\/h2>\n<p>We use the official IMEI-based method to remotely unlock the device from AT&amp;T so it can work on other carriers. For some models we can also provide an unlock code along with the instructions to enter it into your device. We don&#8217;t require any proof of ownership.<\/p>\n<h3>What do I need to unlock my device?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>All you need is your device IMEI (dial <code>*#06#<\/code> or check settings), then go to <a href=\"https:\/\/unlocklocks.com\/\">Unlocklocks<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>Do you need the original AT&amp;T account holder?<\/h3>\n<p>No. At <a href=\"https:\/\/unlocklocks.com\/\">Unlocklocks<\/a> you don&#8217;t need it.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you unlock Android devices and tablets too?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. We unlock iPhones, Android phones, tablets, hotspots, routers, and feature phones.<\/p>\n<h3>What if the unlock does not work?<\/h3>\n<p>If we cannot unlock your device, we refund you according to our policy.<\/p>\n<h2>Ready to use your device anywhere?<\/h2>\n<p>Do not let AT&amp;T&#8217;s &#8220;active on another account&#8221; message stop you. Whether it is an iPhone, Android, tablet, hotspot, or basic phone, UnlockLocks can help. Place your order and start the unlock process.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unlocklocks.com\/\">Order your unlock now!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you tried to unlock your AT&amp;T device but received this annoying message? \u201cWe can&#8217;t unlock this device because it&#8217;s currently active on another AT&amp;T account. You\u2019ll need to ask the account owner to remove the device from their account.\u201d That&#8217;s okay; you&#8217;re not alone. 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