2007-01-18 21:19:29 · 13 answers · asked by sean s 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
Technically you can't sell it or have the phone opened up if it is blocked. The network provider has the phone on record as potentially stolen.
I attempted to sell a batch of used phones on Ebay and honestly described one as being blocked. My advert was removed and I was informed by Ebay that such phones are classed as stolen, whatever the reason . . . .
You should attempt to get your money back or just put it down to experience and be wiser next time.
2007-01-18 21:30:55 · answer #1 · answered by ~☆ Petit ♥ Chou ☆~ 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Legally you can't.
Each phone has an identifier (called the IMEI number). When a phone is blocked this number is placed on a list that is shared by all the mobi companies so the phone is blocked at the phone company.
They won't take a phone off the list.
The only way to get it to work again is to change the IMEI number, and that is well dodgy....basically it's 10 to 1 you are handling stolen goods.
(Changing the IMEI number is different from "unlocking" which lets you use different SIM cards in the phone."Unlocking" is OK)
2007-01-19 01:57:21 · answer #2 · answered by Hmmmm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm no longer precisely confident if the organisation help you to disencumber a telephone if there's a stability on the account although that is easily worth a shot. Your perfect guess is to call that agencies client provider, and say that you're travelling oversees and want the phone unlocked, they are going to deliver you an liberate code. no matter if that is a international telephone (which ability it somewhat works oversees besides), then you definately can communicate over with a cellular telephone rep and see in the experience that they could help. also a search for on the internet for liberate codes might want to ensue something. good success!
2016-10-15 10:51:07 · answer #3 · answered by tegtmeier 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably can't if reported lost or stolen!
The IMEI number will identify the phone and the network provider will block that phone so it can't be used again!
If you bought the phone of someone you don't know I think it's safe to say you've been conned and can wave goodbye to your dosh
2007-01-18 21:24:47 · answer #4 · answered by jamand 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The phone doesnt belong to you as seems like it has been stolen. However it still belongs to somebody else... to get around this the legal way you:
1. hand it in to the police as a found item
2. If it is not claimed after 3 months it is then deemed as YOURS legally and then you can get it unlocked legally and presto!
2007-01-18 21:27:05 · answer #5 · answered by confused 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can't, the person who registered the phone lost must do it. It sounds like you bought a stolen phone.
2007-01-18 21:23:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
why would you buy a phone off sum 1 u dont know. i would go to the cops n hand in the phone and tell them that you found it.
2007-01-18 21:45:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Safer to get a phone from a box of "Cracker Jacks" then someone You don,t know~
2007-01-19 15:14:01 · answer #8 · answered by reseda1420 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the phone to the local police station, they will be glad to help.
2007-01-18 21:27:16 · answer #9 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are u sure u aren't the one who stole the phone?
2007-01-19 13:17:50 · answer #10 · answered by lascobee 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋