Is a blacklisted iPhone stolen?
Your mobile phone's IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number is like its unique fingerprint. When it gets blacklisted, it means your phone has been reported stolen or lost, and you can't connect it to any cell network.Apple doesn’t blacklist iPhones due to their policy of not handling stolen devices. It’s up to phone carriers, such as AT&T or Verizon, to report stolen or lost phones. The iPhone’s IMEI number (International Mobile Equipment Identity) allows phone carriers to identify the phone.
Does Apple blacklist stolen iPhone?
Have a lovely day! Apple doesn't put devices on any blacklist. Cellular carriers or individuals who report their phone stolen do.
Can thieves use a blacklisted iPhone?
If you mark your iPhone as lost with Apple and Apple blacklists the phone, there is less likely that the thief will be able to unlock your device.
Are blacklisted phones stolen?
A phone can be blocklisted when a contract isn't paid off or if the phone was reported stolen or lost by the owner. When blocklisted, the phone becomes unusable with other carriers and cannot be activated. Only carriers like T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon can blocklist devices and remove them from the blocklist.
Can a blacklisted iPhone be used?
A blacklisted phone cannot connect to any wireless carrier unless it is unblacklisted. This is great for users who accidentally lose their phones, because after the carrier or phone owner blacklists the device h, used dealers can determine if the phone is a lost or stolen iPhone before selling it.
Can Apple blacklist an IMEI?
Apple does not maintain or accept reports of devices to a blacklist. Any blacklist is maintained by the carriers. You will have to work out your issues with the cellular carriers. it has nothing to do with Apple.
Can a blacklisted phone be tracked?
It is very important to note that blacklisting makes a cellular phone inactive and the handset cannot be used or traced while blacklisted. This is problematic to law enforcement agencies in tracking and solving crime, and will indeed prevent achievement of the main objective of the Bill.
Can a blacklisted iPhone use WiFi?
Although these phones aren't complete bricks and can connect to Wi-Fi to play music, watch movies, play games, etc., your service provider will be unable to deliver cellular service to a blacklisted phone.
Can blacklisted iPhone connect to WiFi?
Yes, any smart phone can use WiFi. It is blacklisted against using mobile networks only.
Can a stolen iPhone be tracked after factory reset?
If an iPhone is stolen and then factory reset, it becomes difficult to track the device because the factory reset wipes out all the data from the iPhone, including the Find My iPhone app, which is used to track the device's location.
What happens if I put my SIM card in a blacklisted phone?
the service on that line will immediately be suspended. do not ask me how I found this information out. if you're buying a used phone, check the IMEI or the ESN online to see it's. blacklisted before you put your SIM card in it, because otherwise it'll get suspended.
Is a phone blacklisted forever?
What can I do to unblock my cell phone, and how long does a blacklisted phone stay blacklisted? If your service provider blacklisted your phone by resolving the issue with them, that made them decide to blacklist your IMEI. They may sort it for you, otherwise, it is on that list forever.
Can I Unblacklist my phone?
If you are the owner of the device call your mobile carrier and they will match the IMEI to your account and remove the blacklist.
What happens if you reset a blacklisted iPhone?
If the IMEI is found to be blacklisted, it is not allowed to register with the network. That's it. Whether the phone itself has been unlocked or reset is completely irrelevant. The only thing that matters is whether the IMEI is recorded as blacklisted.
Do blacklisted phones work in Europe?
On my last night in Europe, in Warsaw, I decided to swap the Three UK SIM into the blacklisted phone. It worked fully! I was able to get on all 4 carriers that apparently have roaming agreements with Three UK. I kept the SIM in the blacklisted phone and used it in Munich before taking my trans-Atlantic connection.
What happens if I buy a blacklisted phone?
The reality is that only the original owner can have the device removed from any sort of lists. The exception is that if the device was reported as lost/stolen by an insurance company like Asurion. The only realy avenue you have is to work back with the seller in this instance.
How long does it take for a stolen phone to be blacklisted?
It may take up to 24 hours for a device to be fully blocklisted once a request has been submitted. This is also the case if an IMEI has been blocklisted and the Account Holder requests to have it removed. I hope this helps!
Can a blacklisted phone be used in another country?
Hi @Piggly from what I understand the blacklisting only works in the country that the phone is registered in, if it's unlocked and taken abroad then it will work.
What if I bought a phone that was reported stolen?
If you've unknowingly bought a stolen phone, report the situation to your local law enforcement agency and the seller immediately. How can I verify the status of a phone's IMEI before buying? Before buying a phone, use online IMEI checking services to verify its status.
Can a blocked IMEI be tracked?
What happens after the user blocks their phone's IMEI? Note: This does not prevent the police from tracking the lost/stolen phone.
What to do if iPhone is stolen?
If your iPhone or iPad is lost permanently or was stolen Otherwise, erase your device from iCloud.com/find. If your iPhone is covered by AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss, file a claim for an iPhone replacement. Don't remove your iPhone from Find My or your Apple ID until your claim has been fully approved.
Can a blacklisted phone connect to Wi-Fi?
iPhones, Android phones, simple feature phones etc. can all still utilize Wi-Fi calling and messaging apps regardless of blacklisting status. Carrier Re-locking: No risks of re-locking on Wi-Fi only operation since the device is kept offline from the original carrier's cellular network entirely.
Can a blacklisted phone be used in another country?
Hi @Piggly from what I understand the blacklisting only works in the country that the phone is registered in, if it's unlocked and taken abroad then it will work.
How long does it take for a stolen phone to be blacklisted?
It may take up to 24 hours for a device to be fully blocklisted once a request has been submitted. This is also the case if an IMEI has been blocklisted and the Account Holder requests to have it removed. I hope this helps!
Can blacklisted iPhone use eSIM?
Carrier Policies: Some mobile carriers may refuse to activate eSIM service on a blacklisted phone due to security concerns. They may want to prevent the device from accessing their network, regardless of whether it uses eSIM or a physical SIM card.
Should I buy blacklisted phone?
It doesn't matter what the original country of such a phone is. And only a mobile operator can remove the handset from the blacklist database (if the original owner who reported the handset lost or stolen gets it back). As we have mentioned, don't buy a blacklisted iPhone!