2006-10-20 05:24:18 · 16 answers · asked by Welshblade1 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
mm pop quiz..
perhaps don't buy stolen goods dummy.. go to a proper shop and get a decent new phone for free.
2006-10-20 05:26:20 · answer #1 · answered by sharper 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To all the people saying get a code, that is totally wrong, the codes are for UNLOCKING service providers, not UNBARRING. A barred phone will probably have been reported stolen and is blocked by ALL networks and is totally unusable in the UK.
You have a few options, hand it into the police and give them details where you got it.
Sell it on Ebay but say it's barred, people might want to buy it for spare parts.
I've also heard you could sell it to people outside the UK on Ebay as it will work on their networks, not too sure about this though.
2006-10-22 00:18:20 · answer #2 · answered by michelle_in_scotland 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How To Unbar A Phone
2016-10-15 05:59:04 · answer #3 · answered by shahid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is either stolen or barred from A network because the previous owner did not pay the bill or claimed on the insurance.
You probably could get it unbarred if you contact the service provider and prove you are the genuine owner, if you are honest.
The other way is to change the IMIE number, but that is totally illegal as there is no legit' reason for doing it.
2006-10-20 05:30:03 · answer #4 · answered by iusedtolooklikemyavatar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you called to get it activated, they would have told you if it was stolen or not.
Go back to the seller and tell them they need to clear it from any associated accounts.
Also, you can resell it on eBay. Just make sure you are HONEST by telling potential buyers the problem you experienced with it (barred). Someone may just buy it like that. Then buy yourself a different one. One that is okay!
There really isn't much more you can do.
2006-10-20 05:35:35 · answer #5 · answered by Fudge 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope you bought it 2nd hand from a second hand shop or a friend or family member, there are a few shops that will unlock it for you by my house a man in the market and a man in the key shop, you just have to ask around!
2006-10-20 05:30:03 · answer #6 · answered by Jo. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Barred means your phone has been blocked because it has been reported stolen. There is no way to get it unlocked. It is illegal to change an IMEI number to unlock it. Hand it in to the police.
2006-10-21 11:34:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Try to find some evidence that he sold it to you and you did not steal it.Anything,emails,phonecalls,receipts.T... go to the police station and make a police report.Might want to hire a lawyer or you can just stick it out yourself.It's really not worth it if the phone is under 1k.
2016-04-07 00:54:51 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go to lots of market stalls that sell mobile phones,or small shops that sell them. Why has everyone presumed its stolen ,all barred means is it can only be used on one network ,not that its barred because its been stolen They will unblock it for you for about £10.
2006-10-20 05:31:51 · answer #9 · answered by Pat R 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
go to the police station and hand it in as stolen goods.
only joking ermmm try a store or go bac to da owner and tell him to stop selling fake phones hope dat helps
2006-10-20 05:27:23 · answer #10 · answered by Make the world a better place 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋