I found a mobile phone.....?

Question

and it has been blocked by the network. is there any chance of getting it unblocked???

TO THOSE WHO SAID I STOLE IT, I DIDNT I FOUND IT IN THE STREET I COULDNT ACCESS THE ADDRESS BOOK BECAUSE IT HAS BEEN BLOCKED, THEREFORE HOW CAN I CONTACT THE PERSON TO GIVE IT BACK!!!!!

Answer 1

i found a phone once in a bush. I picked it up looked at it, it looked no good so i put it back in the bush lol. I know other peeps who have found phones take the old SIM out and add a new one in then there should be no blockage. And your not a theif luv dont listen to them people should start to look after their propoty then things wont get lost

Cameron x

Answer 2

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Answer 3

You can definately get in unblocked, you can take it into the market or a mobile shop (just not shops like o2 or vodafone or fones 4 u or anything) The cost will vary, depending on how old the phone is, it usually ranges from around £10-£50 (just decide whether the phone is worth it) When they unblock it, you will still be able to use it on all networks, its not like the old days when you couldnt use it on a certain network afterwards, just be careful if you ever have to register a new sim card in it in the future, because they now ask for the IMEI number and if it has been registered stolen previously, you may have a problem. Good luck, and dont listen to all those judgemental know it alls. xx

Answer 4

I'm not sure you can if the phone has been blocked by the network. Places can do it but a lot ask for i.d and proof that the phone is yours. That's the whole point of the network blocking phones so thief's can't use them and get them easily unblocked. But i suppose if your honest and just say you found the phone you might find some one that can do it for you.

I believe you. The people who are saying you nicked it are only saying that cause that's what they would do.

Answer 5

If there no way of getting it back to the owner just go to a market and there will be someone there who can unlock it and change it so you can put any sim card in.
Ages ago i handed in a mini disc player, i told my freinds and they were going are you nuts they are worth loads!!! (i didnt have a clue what it was)
I feel better now that the mini disc player never worked out

Answer 6

the phone should have the wireless carriers logo on it contact them they will probably have you give them a SIM or serial number off of it (but wont help you unlock it, not saying anything about you but cellphones lock for a reason) they will either guide you to the person or they can arrange with you to drop the phone off at a local Police Dept. and then guide the owner to the PD.....Hope this helps

Answer 7

Hand it in to your local police station - it may have been reported stolen and will get back to the owner that way.

If it isn't claimed in six months, the police will give it to you.

This happened to a friend of mine who handed in a fifty pound note they found in the street - it was never claimed, so the police phoned them and said it's rightfully yours. A nice example of honesty being rewarded

Answer 8

if you really wanna give it back open it up, the sim will have the network name on it and the phone will have a serial number, call the relevant network and they can trace the owner.
bear in mind you will probably NOT be doing someone a favour as by now they will have a fancy new one on their insurance

Answer 9

If its sim lock blocked then you can unlock by searching in google searching unlock software by mobile make , also on ebay there are free guide to unlock simlock phones .
but if its locked by imei number then only possible to go somewhere unlockshop to unlock by hardware or flash.

http://www.mobileline.co.uk

Answer 10

Hand it in to your local police station and give them the problem. Explain how you got hold of the phone, they will try to get in touch with the owner. If t they do not collect in 4 weeks (I think) then you can claim it back and it is yours legally :)

It can be unblocked but that is illegal