What happens when you blacklist a stolen iPhone?

After blacklisting, the handset is inactive on all Networks (provided they support blacklisting) and the handset cannot be used again unless it is un-blacklisted by the telecommunications service provider (or it the IMEI number is (illegally) changed). The blacklisted phone is not traceable.[Solution] Lost iPhone Steps
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What do thieves do with blacklisted iphones?

What do people do with stolen smartphones after IMEI has been locked down? They can sell it, or simply use it as a non-cellular device. The problem is that it cannot be used with a cellular network because the carrier has blacklisted the IMEI number.

What happens when you block a stolen iPhone?

When you mark your iPhone or iPad as lost, you remotely lock it with a passcode to keep your device and information secure. To help someone return it to you, you can display a custom message with your contact information.

Can Apple blacklist a stolen iPhone?

Apple doesn't put devices on any blacklist. Cellular carriers or individuals who report their phone stolen do.

Can you still use an iPhone that is reported stolen?

So long as the stolen iPhone is still listed as a device in your Find My iPhone app, it cannot be unlocked and used until your Apple ID and password have been entered or until the iPhone has been removed from your Find My iPhone account.

What happens when you block a stolen iPhone?

When you mark your iPhone or iPad as lost, you remotely lock it with a passcode to keep your device and information secure. To help someone return it to you, you can display a custom message with your contact information.

Can a blacklisted iPhone be used again?

you cannot, either the phone is stolen or still has finance on it. once a phone is blacklisted by a carrier it is only the carrier that can remove it.

Is a blacklisted iPhone bad?

If you buy a carrier-locked iPhone you cannot activate the iPhone and hence you cannot get into the iPhone. If you buy an IMEI blacklisted iPhone you are getting yourself into legal complications as one of the reasons for blacklisting could be criminal activities in the past.

Should I delete my stolen iPhone?

The data erasing is just an additional security measure. If you remove the Find My feature then a thief can reset the phone and use it as new. Because you have a passcode set the thief would, however, have to erase the phone in order to be able to use it; it would then be like new without any settings.

What happens when you block a stolen phone?

Your carrier will be able to disable the service for your phone line, preventing the person who stole your phone from using your phone to make calls and texts. Your carrier can also provide you with your phone's IMEI number, which you'll need in order to file a police report.

Is it possible to unlock an iPhone that is locked?

If you are the owner, then you can use your Apple ID and Password to remove the Activation Lock on the phone. If you are not the person who set up the phone originally, then you need to find the person that did.

Can Apple blacklist an IMEI?

No, Apple does not get involved with lost or stolen phones. But, you can lock the phone so it cannot be used. And, you can call your carrier to have them blacklist the phone.

What happens when a stolen phone is blacklisted?

After blacklisting, the handset is inactive on all Networks (provided they support blacklisting) and the handset cannot be used again unless it is un-blacklisted by the telecommunications service provider (or it the IMEI number is (illegally) changed). The blacklisted phone is not traceable.

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.

Does Apple blacklist 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.

Can a blacklisted device be tracked?

Once blacklisted, the phone becomes unusable as it cannot connect to any cellular network. Furthermore, service providers can also use the IMEI number to trace a mobile phone's location through GPS, aiding in the recovery of lost or stolen devices.

What happens when you block a stolen iPhone?

When you mark your iPhone or iPad as lost, you remotely lock it with a passcode to keep your device and information secure. To help someone return it to you, you can display a custom message with your contact information.

Can a stolen iPhone be tracked after factory reset?

So yes, even after doing a factory reset, it can still be tracked. If you are the owner, you can remotely erase the phone to keep your data from being stolen and you will still be able to find your device using Find My.

Can a blacklisted phone be tracked?

After blacklisting, the handset is inactive on all Networks (provided they support blacklisting) and the handset cannot be used again unless it is un-blacklisted by the telecommunications service provider (or it the IMEI number is (illegally) changed). The blacklisted phone is not traceable.

What happens if I buy a blacklisted iPhone?

The IMEI number serves several purposes; one notable one is tracking and tracing a lost device. So, when you get an iPhone and find that its IMEI has been blocked, it is most likely useless, as you cannot use its network utilities.

How long do phones stay blacklisted?

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.

How long does it take to blacklist an iPhone?

Re: How soon does blacklisting a stolen phone take affect 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 iPhone use Wi-Fi?

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.

Is it worth reporting a stolen phone?

Report your missing phone to your network provider You should tell your network provider straight away if your phone is lost or stolen, so they can block it and stop anyone else using it.

What happens when a IMEI is blocked?

If the IMEI is blocked, you'll not be able to use Cellular services with any Carrier. Only the Carrier that registered the IMEI block can remove it. A blocked IMEI might, for many buyers, be a good reason to look elsewhere for a previously owned device.

Can someone access my phone if stolen?

If your phone was stolen, can the thief see the data? Unless you had any type of security, then they can see everything. The types of security would include a fingerprint, PIN code or a pattern lock. Most of the time though, a thief will steal the phone and wipe it as soon as they get time to.