For this reason, most sellers out there do not intentionally sell phones which have been reported as stolen or lost because you cannot determine what it is. The good thing is that we are here to help in this case. All we want from you is the ESN which you can get from the back cover of the phone to be able to get back to you and inform, you if the iPhone or a Samsung device has a bad ESN.
If you fall into this trap and buy an iPhone or a Samsung smartphone with a bad ESN, just bear in mind that there are several things that you can do with it. The Samsung Galaxy S9 was released not too long ago. You probably found this article because you realized that you bought a blacklisted Samsung Galaxy, which you may think a bit too late now. Prior to , phone theft was growing an alarming rate around the world because stolen smartphones can be re-used again simply by changing the SIM card.
Thieves were able to get away with it and constantly making money by stealing and reselling these devices. However, that was addressed in a way that carriers can block devices that are reported lost or stolen from connecting to the network. This is probably the first thing you should be doing. If you are one of those people, then just smile because I have listed two of the best ways to get in touch with these companies.
If you know what carrier is your Samsung Galaxy locked to, call the carrier directly to verify. The first step is to get sure on whatever the source of problem it is and then start looking for a solution. Linking your phone with some of the carriers in town can be difficult.
However, when the phone is unlocked, you can get in touch with some and eventually get help. Unlocking a Samsung Galaxy is slightly different compared to iPhones. However if you do come into possession of a stolen phone, try your best to return the phone to its owner. But even so, if the ESN on your new phone is bad, all is not lost. Refer back to our article and refresh yourself on what to do if your phone has a bad ESN.
Carrier-Specific ESN numbers flagged for account non-payment are still usable by other carriers. Can you activate phones with bad esn from canada on us network? Reply I have this question too I have this question too Me too Me too. All replies Drop Down menu. Loading page content. User profile for user: Michael Black Michael Black. Sep 12, PM in response to ememcoolcakes31 In response to ememcoolcakes31 Nope, the USA has a universal carrier blacklist in effect, and Canadian Carriers are now part of that in a reciprocal cooperative agreement, as are most carriers in Mexica.
Reply Helpful Thread reply - more options Link to this Post. User profile for user: KiltedTim KiltedTim. You can get a bad ESN three ways: reporting your phone as lost or stolen, if the phone is still active on your wireless account or if you have an outstanding balance on your account. According to MaxBack , make sure your phone is completely off your wireless account before delivering it into the hands of a new owner. Settle any outstanding balances as well.
You can see if your ESN is clean through a check on Swappa. It'll let you know if the ESN is activated on an account or not.
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