2006-09-07 21:36:29 · 9 answers · asked by beany 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
yap! they lock it but i know people who can unlock the phone!
2006-09-07 21:48:10 · answer #1 · answered by jimbow 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have put in a 4-number code for turning it on it'll at least be less easy. Blocking it can only be done through your phone company. But the lock is only on the sim-card, so if the thief/finder puts in another sim, (s)he will be able to use it. Added to that, if you've stored your phonebook on the phone instead of the sim-card, the thief/finder can also read that.
2006-09-07 21:41:04 · answer #2 · answered by Walter W. Krijthe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had to do this a couple of weeks ago when I left my phone in a taxi. I phoned 3 and told them it was lost. I asked them to block the sim card and the phone, so now wherever my phone is, it's totally useless. (I hope!)
2006-09-07 21:46:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, so long as you tell your phone company. Each phone has a unique IMES number which can now be killed over all networks, so even changing the SIM card is useless.
2006-09-07 21:39:42 · answer #4 · answered by nert 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To block a handset you must have the IMEI ( International Mobile Equipment Identifier ) number,
If you have this you can contact your mobile service provider who can black list the handset and block it.
This can not be unblocked unless your service provider does it.
2006-09-07 21:45:19 · answer #5 · answered by kamviag 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to call your company and report a lost phone otherwise the other people could use your phone. after is reported the company is gonna block the calls and other people could not be able to use anymore is worthless .
2006-09-07 21:44:16 · answer #6 · answered by dancingwiththestars 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO unless you have placed a security code on your phone,. and if it doesn't, then you might want to call into the phone company to have your line suspended so you won't be held responsible for any charges incurred to you while that other person had your phone...
2006-09-07 21:39:45 · answer #7 · answered by ykalex 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to ring the phone company you got the contract with to report it stolen then they will block the phone .
2006-09-07 21:40:01 · answer #8 · answered by tracey n 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to contact your company and...
2006-09-07 21:39:36 · answer #9 · answered by jsbrads 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋