bad ESN verizon iPhone 5S in europe

[cliptheapex]

Hi there,
I have been searching for info on bad esn verizon iphones in europe, and if they work with sim and gsm networks. Everything I've read leads me to believe it works without a problem (if the imei is fine and icloud too).

Can anyone confirm me this? Do I simply insert the sim card and use the phone? Will it have problems with iOS updates?

 

[milda.820]

Same question

I want to ask to same question!

 

[bidwalj]

Yes. That's how it works. The bad esn doesnt make a diff in Europe

 

[milda.820]

So, if I understood correctly. It will work without problems

 

[Applejuiced]

Yes, the bad esn only blocks it in the US.

 

[TahoeDust]

What would cause a phone to have a bad ESN?

 

[milda.820]

Someone told me that it wont work because U.S. carriers use CDMA and another one told me that it will work because all iPhones 5/5S/5C has GSM and CDMA modul.

I dont know but I am glad for your respond

Thanks a lot.

 

[kell1831]

Clarifying -- Buying Bad ESN for Abroad??

Just to clarify --

I live in Egypt and want to buy an iPhone 6. Can I buy one that has a bad ESN, but is not linked to an iCloud account?? Can I expect this phone to work abroad here?

If anyone has any firsthand experience of doing this abroad, your story would be appreciated!!

 

[Applejuiced]

Just to clarify --

I live in Egypt and want to buy an iPhone 6. Can I buy one that has a bad ESN, but is not linked to an iCloud account?? Can I expect this phone to work abroad here?

If anyone has any firsthand experience of doing this abroad, your story would be appreciated!!

As long as it's a Verizon one.
A sprint one will not work since those are locked.
Make sure also it's not iCloud locked.

 

[kell1831]

As long as it's a Verizon one.
A sprint one will not work since those are locked.
Make sure also it's not iCloud locked.

Thanks Applejuiced!

Do you happen to know about AT&T or T-Mobile? Would they also work with a bad ESN?

 

[Applejuiced]

Thanks Applejuiced!

Do you happen to know about AT&T or T-Mobile? Would they also work with a bad ESN?

Yes.
But they need to be unlocked.
If they are not they won't work with any other carriers sims.
You can purchase imei unlocks for them but they are expensive.