Unlocked iPhone replacement?

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my ATT iPhone is out of contract and I was able to unlock it; the iPhone is now pregnant (i.e. battery is swelling), and I plan to try my luck at an Apple Store to see if they replace the battery. I heard that in some cases they replace the entire iPhone. In that case, do I need to point out that this is unlocked? I would like to get an unlocked unit if possible.

Thanks

[saintyohann]

If the phone is replaced by Apple, the unlock will carry over to the replacement unit automagically, but for a battery they don't replace the unit, just the battery...

[Speedy]

They'll ask if you backed up and have you turn of Find My iPhone. Neither apply so you are good to go. Good luck.

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Speedy wrote:
They'll ask if you backed up and have you turn of Find My iPhone. Neither apply so you are good to go. Good luck.

Of course I will back up. In fact tomorrow I get a new iPhone (SE) and I plan to import just contacts, and install only the Apps I really use. I will download all photos and back up just in case, after which I will restore iPhone to factory settings before going to Apple Store.

[NewtonMP2100]

.....that sounds SWELL.....!!!