Is Bad ESN Phone can be reactive?

just want to know is the Bad Esn iPhone4 can be reactive again?

According to Verizon, the only way to get an ESN unblocked is for the original registered owner to remove the block (either pay the bill or tell them it wasnt stolen).

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If I buy a bad esn phone?

Can I get a non working SIM card and activate? I just want to use it as an ipod.

Yes, if its a clean ESN, then all you will need is a SIM from the carrier it is locked to, even if its not an activate SIM. The SIM just has to be issued by the carrier that it's locked to... Unless you decide to but an unlocked device, then you don't have to worry about needing a SIM.

IPhone 5C 'Bad ESN' - Ok for unlocking in Italy?

Quick question. I am trying to get a good price on an iPhone 5C off of eBay. I have found one in the USA that has 'Bad ESN, means can't be activated with Sprint.' Will I be OK to buy this and unlock it for use in Italy on TIM / Vodaphone / WIND etc?

If the device has a bad ESN it will never work. Sprint will not and cannot unlock it with a bad ESN.

Can I use unlocked iPhone with bad ESN in South America?

I want to buy an unlocked iPhone 4s or newer but it has a bad ESN/IMEI/MEID. I read that even though it is blacklisted and can’t be used in the USA and Canada, it can be used in most of the world’s GSM carriers (assuming a compatible frequency). Assume the iPhone is GSM and the carrier abroad is GSM too. Because it has a bad ESN it’s cheaper.
But I’d like to buy the phone in Canada and test it here before I leave the country so I can return it if something doesn’t work. How can I test it? I read that data might work wherever there’s public Wifi but I mean I wanna test if it can actually make calls and text. Is there usually problems with those features with used iPhones? Do any carriers abroad check the ESN blacklist and not allow the phone?
I also read that some phones have a country code lock, which says that the phone won't connect to systems with particular country codes and that cracking the country code lock is a lot more difficult than the SIM unlock. Is this true or usual in iPhones?
For the record, "bad ESN" isn't exactly a synonym for "stolen phone”.

dariuchi wrote:
For the record, "bad ESN" isn't exactly a synonym for "stolen phone”.
No, it's a synonym for 'very likely to be stolen, and more problem than it's worth, don't waste your money'.

Can I clean a bad esn iphone 4?

Hello,
I have a bad esn sprint iphone 4 and i was wondering could i clear the esn so i can use it with sprint again? The seller said it was a bad esn because there wasnt a payment done
Thanks!
My phone is a cdma no sim tray!

You will need to call Sprint or go to a Sprint store and see if they will let you pay it out. It could be a rather large payment that is worth more than the iPhone and you will only be able to use that phone with Sprint.

How can I use a SCH-LC11 device in CHINA which bought from ebay. I am not Verizon customer but I prefer to using your 4G LTE Router . How can I get the unlock code? The device may have a bad ESN but I only use it in CHINA. Kindly looking forward your repl

How can I use a SCH-LC11 device in CHINA which bought from ebay. I am not Verizon customer but I prefer to using your 4G LTE Router . How can I get the unlock code? The device may have a bad ESN but I only use it in CHINA. Kindly looking forward your reply. Thanks!

It's good to read Antoniad's post. It reassures me that I can use my new iPad as an international communication device which is the reason I purchased the thing. However, I called Verizon today (my provider of cellular data) who told me that I can't just pop in a SIM card as you suggested. He also said that he was from the "Pre-Pay" division of Verizon and he was certain that I couldn't do what I planned to do. I was extremely disappointed as I had called Apple prior to buying the iPad and I read the algorhythm on the website for choosing an iPad before purchasing. Those sources were quite specific and the information seemed clear. I would be able to use my iPad to communicate through cellular connections while traveling on the road, literally, abroad. I was told that I could pop in a data card wherever I was, just as you indicated in your message above, and voila I was good to go. The Verizon rep definitively rained on that parade, but said that I might be able to do this if I have a "Post-Pay" account, a different area of Verizon. I haven't had the chance to talk to this division yet, so I looked to Apple's Support for answers. Maybe I will find out that I can use my iPad as an international communication device while traveling on the road afterall, however, it appears I may need a different type of account (Post-Pay), something I was never warned about. Can I switch to this kind of account? I don't know. I have to find out. If you have any information about this issue, it would be good to share since I strongly suspect there are others who bought the iPad for the same purpose that I have.

What do I do if my phone can't be reactivated?

what do i do if my phone can't be reactivated? or just keeps saying it's disabled
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Follow the instructions in this support document to deal with an iPhone that is disabled. Forgot passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your device is disabled - Apple Support

If i buy an iphone with a bad esn, will i still be able to use the apple appstore?

1. If I buy an iphone with a bad esn, will i still be able to use the apple app store?
2. Searching craigslist, it looks like iphones with a bad esn are cheaper than buying an ipod. If it's the same functionality, then is there a downside to getting an iphone with a bad esn instead of an ipod touch?
Thanks

Actually, you can in fact restore it or re-activate it using iTunes. A bad ESN just means it can't ne activated for phone service, but it can still be used as a touch. Phones with bad ESN's are not necessarily stolen, if the owner/account holder fails to pay their bill, the carrier will list with a bad ESN.

How to fix a bad ESN with verizon

Just got a phone from craigslist and didn't know about the bad ESN any way that it can get fix to use it ( carrier is Verizon )

Usually the only way an esn is bad is it has been reported lost or stolen, or an insurance claim (damage) that the phone never got returned and customer had to pay an additional fee.
It is about 99% certain that ASURION, verizon's insurance company for phones, has put the block on.
The unfortunate side of that is that by legal standings, the phone belongs to asurion. So until they receive the phone they will likely not release the esn unless you pay for the cost of the phone they sent minus the deductible the original owner paid.
that is why so many of these are for sale on ebay and advertise BAD ESN in the title. Technically they are selling stolen property, if I was informed right.

If an iphone has a bad esn...

if an iphone has a bad esn can i use the touchscreen as a repalcement for a phone with a working esn?

as long as the models were the same i dont see why not but warning to you doing it will void any warranty you have with apple

Seriously thinking about paying the ETF to get out of contract. Will I get bad ESN?

Due to many reasons, I am incredibly unhappy with Verizon (been a customer for many, many years and am finally fed up) and am seriously thinking about paying the ETF to terminate my contract and move to another carrier with a new phone, like the Nexus 5 from Google. However, I would like to sell my Galaxy S3 to help pay the costs. If I pay my last bill and the ETF, will I get a bad ESN on my phone and be unable to sell it? Or, as long as everything is paid in full, including the ETF, will my ESN stay clean?
Thanks!

Your phone will be fine as long as you pay all fees/bills.

Just bought MacBook Pro, cannot connect to the Internet at home. I have wifi at home and my iPad and cell phone can connect to the wifi

Just bought MacBook Pro, cannot connect to the Internet at home. I have wifi at home and my iPad and cell phone can connect to the wifi

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This phone can not be used because the apple mobile device service is not started

i plug my iphone into my computer and the message this phone can not be used because the apple mobile device service is not started pops up and wont let me download any music onto my phone. what can i do to make that stop happening?

See Here
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1567

If my iPhone 5c is not working and I have to trade it for a new phone can I get an IPhone 5s or do I have to trade for another 5c?

If my IPhone 5c is not working and I have to trade it for a new phone can I get a 5s or do I have to trade it in for another 5c?

A warranty or out of warranty replacement through Apple will be for the same model, same capacity, same colour.

I HAVE A APPLE ID FOR MY COMPUTER and a different one for my phone can i convert the one on pc to my phone i have more music on pc than phone

can someone help me i have a apple id on my pc and i forgot about it when i got my phpone so i want to convert my music from pc to phone can i do this?

Just sync the music from your computer to your iphone.

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