What does it mean if a phone has a bad ESN?

What does it mean if a phone has a bad ESN?

1. What does it mean if I have a bad ESN? A bad ESN means you can’t activate an iPhone on your current carrier. For example, if you purchase an iPhone with a bad ESN from someone who used it on Verizon, then you won’t be able to activate that phone on Verizon.

Will a blacklisted phone work on straight talk?

Even if att blacklist it, I can still use my phone on straight talk? No. Blacklisted means it can’t be used on any carrier.

What is ESN on straight talk?

Unlike many MVNOs, this 15-digit account number is not the same as your 10-digit phone number. It is normally the MEID, IMEI, or serial number (ESN) of your device. This number is located on the back of the phone itself or underneath the battery.

Can you fix a bad ESN?

Ask The Carrier to Unlock The ESN / IMEI Just find your provider’s customer service phone number, call them, and verify your device’s ESN. In case your ESN / IMEI is blacklisted for non-payment, you may be able to remove it from the list if you update your account. Discuss this option with your carrier.

Can an unlocked phone have a bad ESN?

Yes, if its locked to sprint it and has bad ESN it will not work anywhere. Not in the US or outside the US. Nothing. If its an unlocked Sprint iphone with bad ESN it might work on some US carriers and all international GSM carriers outside the US.

Can I use a blacklisted iPhone on straight talk?

It’s generally always better to just bear the cost upfront to avoid any potential issues. Doesn’t look like a single person read your question, but no straight talk will not blacklist your iPhone, they’ll only lock it to straight talk. So yes, you can use it with R-SIM to “unlock” it.

What do I do if my Straight Talk phone won’t activate?

You will need to enter a Service Card PIN or buy a Service Plan to reactivate your phone. Please go to www.straighttalk.com/Activate. You will be able to reactivate your Straight Talk phone with the same phone number if you are within 30 days of your Service End Date.

Can bad ESN be fixed?

Just find your provider’s customer service phone number, call them, and verify your device’s ESN. In case your ESN / IMEI is blacklisted for non-payment, you may be able to remove it from the list if you update your account. Discuss this option with your carrier.