I'm looking at buying a phone of craigslist. 6s 64gb unlocked, if it is unlocked does that mean it can't be imei blacklisted after I buy it? Do companies unlock phones for people still under contract?
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Imei blacklist question
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No, it simply means it can be used on other carrier networks.
First, ask the seller for the IMEI, so you can run the number through an IMEI checker. That will tell you if the phone is in good standing now.
Then ask the seller which carrier they used it on, and ask to meet them at that store. There you can confirm that the phone is no longer under contract (requiring monthly payments) and won't be blacklisted in the future.
No.
An unlocked iPhone can get blacklisted for many reasons.
And yes companies do unlock iPhones that are under contract and also imei unlock sellers can unlock iPhones for a fee.
Be extra careful when purchasing used off CL.
I just got a iPhone 6s Plus 64 gig off CL and the guy gave the paid in full receipt, it's only 3 months old and works great. $450
A iphone that gets unlocked, may get blacklisted 30, 60 , or even 90 days after. this is determined by how the contract was ended, and how the etf fee was handled. Even if you get the imei and check the websites for a status it may still get blacklisted.
Same thing can happen on swappa. Best ask the seller to show a receipt or verify phone status at carrier store. Warning. Do not buy a T-Mobile phone. They are carrier that are known to blacklist phones the most.