[Q] Serial number traceable? - Moto X Q&A

so i was on craigslist and was looking for a MOTO x. one of the guys i contacted said he had a phone with a clean IMEI but said "the serial number might be traced"... i declined to deal with him but was baffled at what he was referring too. probably a stolen phone correct? but traceable by serial number? and not on the blacklist? is there someone who could shed some light on what that could mean.

mr_kill_666 said:
so i was on craigslist and was looking for a MOTO x. one of the guys i contacted said he had a phone with a clean IMEI but said "the serial number might be traced"... i declined to deal with him but was baffled at what he was referring too. probably a stolen phone correct? but traceable by serial number? and not on the blacklist? is there someone who could shed some light on what that could mean.
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I think it's the other way around. The IMEI is what the provider can control. It might take a while to figure it out but I'm pretty sure they can figure it out.
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matt99017d said:
I think it's the other way around. The IMEI is what the provider can control. It might take a while to figure it out but I'm pretty sure they can figure it out.
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what i thought he meant by telling me that was that the phone could eventually get blacklisted in the future even though its currently clean.

mr_kill_666 said:
what i thought he meant by telling me that was that the phone could eventually get blacklisted in the future even though its currently clean.
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they trace with imei. if they know the serial number and imei of a large group of phones that got stolen i guess they could shut it down. But either way, don't buy anything from a guy that says the word trace ever lol. Idk why a criminal would even say that in the first place, thats pretty weird in an of itself.

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stolen devices

I just discovered a too-good-to-be-true (second hand ofc) offer on a Galaxy Nexus and I have a feeling it might be stolen (it comes without the box).
Is there any way for me to find out if it was stolen ?
I know there are a lot of apps that can track a device and I wanna make sure that they won't come after me if I buy it
Ask for the serial number or imei and call whatever provider the phone is linked with to verify if it was reported stolen or black listed. If it's linked to someone's account they will tell you...
I'm not sure what nation you're in, but if it's the US, you can call the police with the serial number and see if it's been reported stolen.
Hopefully you're just getting an awesome deal though!
In any case if you reset the phone any software for trace will be deleted.
The real problem is another, if the old owner remembers the imei code he can block the phone, but if it is so I think the phone now should be already lock.
Just tell the seller that you are going to check wherever its stolen or not as a precaution as you bought a stolen phone before. If he says go ahead, then still do it, but you are 99% all clear, if he legs it, well, you won't have to bother checking it
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If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. :/
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How do you know that your Nexus 7 is real thing??? PLEASE HELP, I HAVE ONLY 2 HOURS

Just as the title says, PLEASE HELP I ONLY HAVE 2 HOURS
My assumptions :
- Is the welcome screen can only show once you got it & we cannot see it again?
- When we open the case, it will leave traces ?
What do you know? How can I know that the Nexus 7 I want to buy is real? ( I want to buy it from another person, he said that he buy it from Lazada & want to sell it because he thought that it was 3g )
1 Thing to do is to check under settings, About and check all the software.
Chances are if its a fake device, it won't have standard software installed.
Check VERY Carefully, as fake software often mimicks the naming etc, but is slightly different.
Also, check all the outer body etc, to see if you can see any different things from what your used it, such as no logo etc?
Pop the back off like you said, check the internals to see if they match the Nexus 7 original.
Popping the back is fairly easy, and if done properly you wont be able to tell its been done.
Wilks3y said:
1 Thing to do is to check under settings, About and check all the software.
Chances are if its a fake device, it won't have standard software installed.
Check VERY Carefully, as fake software often mimicks the naming etc, but is slightly different.
Also, check all the outer body etc, to see if you can see any different things from what your used it, such as no logo etc?
Pop the back off like you said, check the internals to see if they match the Nexus 7 original.
Popping the back is fairly easy, and if done properly you wont be able to tell its been done.
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Thx a lot man !
Can you show me more example on the mimics software here? Cause this is 4.1 Jellybean & I never had the experience with 4.1
Can you give me the list of things that I must check so that I can check it with the review on YouTube?
Go here - http://images.broadbandgenie.co.uk/fckImages/blogs/n7-root/Build Number.png
The easiest one to check would be the kernel/build number etc.
Under - Settings -> About -> Software Info
Wilks3y said:
Go here - http://images.broadbandgenie.co.uk/fckImages/blogs/n7-root/Build Number.png
The easiest one to check would be the kernel/build number etc.
Under - Settings -> About -> Software Info
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Then, how do I know if that N7 real ? by the number?
Wilks3y said:
Go here - http://images.broadbandgenie.co.uk/fckImages/blogs/n7-root/Build Number.png
The easiest one to check would be the kernel/build number etc.
Under - Settings -> About -> Software Info
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Seems to be a real one. By judging the kernel version, date and the FCC things. Also you can try to unlock its bootloader.
Edit what's lazada
Edit2: oops i mistook the replies. But you can try the suggestion i've said to you.
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zaclimon said:
Seems to be a real one. By judging the kernel version, date and the FCC things. Also you can try to unlock its bootloader.
Edit what's lazada
Edit2: oops i mistook the replies. But you can try the suggestion i've said to you.
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How did you do that man? Is there a trick to read it?
Lazada is online shop
Thx all, I already contact him that I will buy his N7
Or just check the serial number on the package. Simply ask Asus if this number is registered.If it is its real.
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filipathtc said:
Or just check the serial number on the package. Simply ask Asus if this number is registered.If it is its real.
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I don't think it'll have the serial number, being second hand.
Hense I described the alternate methods
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I don't think it'll have the serial number, being second hand.
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Why would that have anything to do with not having a serial number? It comes on a tag on the device. If it is removed I would be suspicious that it is stolen.
That little sticker that's in the bottom? That was the first thing I took off when I opened it. I mean why would you put a SN on a sticker? That's no indicator if it were stolen.
Edit: I stick edit to the box, but yeah. If anyone else is like me and does not like superfluous stuck things in their devices, and they would have removed it too.
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Miami_Son said:
Why would that have anything to do with not having a serial number? It comes on a tag on the device. If it is removed I would be suspicious that it is stolen.
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Took that sticker off before I even turned on the device. The serial number is also on the box
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Miami_Son said:
Why would that have anything to do with not having a serial number? It comes on a tag on the device. If it is removed I would be suspicious that it is stolen.
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I had to re-read that a couple of times. So you're telling me, you haven't taken the sticker off your nexus 7, and that if someone tried to sell you one with the sticker on you'd think it was stolen?
NON of that makes sense, its hilarious !!
Its that dumb its genius.
1pop23 said:
Took that sticker off before I even turned on the device. The serial number is also on the box
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Same here, couldn't understand why anyone would leave it on...
Wilks3y said:
I had to re-read that a couple of times. So you're telling me, you haven't taken the sticker off your nexus 7, and that if someone tried to sell you one with the sticker on you'd think it was stolen?
NON of that makes sense, its hilarious !!
Its that dumb its genius.
Same here, couldn't understand why anyone would leave it on...
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He saying if someone tried to sell him one with the sticker off he would have thought it was stolen.
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Second hand for a device like this is kinda shady to begin with. It being bogus is a risk you take regardless of anything considering its been used. serial numbers can be faked, especially stickers which can be taken off one and placed onto another. I left my sticker on just because....eventually it peeled off on its own so that shoots that idea down. You can very easily package a loaf of bread into a nexus box and until ya open it youll never know. best bet would be to make sure whatever service your using has an airtight return & buyer protection policy.
Honestly I don't think there are a lot of faked N7's(if any).It's not like you would buy beats headphones (cause there's a sh*t load of faked beats headphones).Faking tablets and phones is much "harder" and you would definitely figure out quickly if its faked or not mostly because they run outdated software.
Sorry for my bad english
1pop23 said:
He saying if someone tried to sell him one with the sticker off he would have thought it was stolen.
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Someone gets it. Yes, my sticker is still on my N7, primarily because there's no real reason to remove it and because it is in a case where the sticker is protected and not visible. I save the boxes that any of my gadgets come in until they are no longer under warranty. Sometimes even longer as resale is better on a device that is in the factory container. For a device this new I would be very wary of buying one used that the owner had disposed of the box and serial number sticker without much thought. At the least, it shows carelessness, at the worst, they could be trying to hide something.
OP seems suspicious to me.
cant quite tack it down, but something seems odd...
Google Gravity
A real N7 will bounce if you toss it on the ground real hard. Newer N7's have Google Gravity installed. Basically it has internal gyros and sensors that detect motion and reverse gravity in the event of a fall to prevent damage.
hahaha, I liked the last response better.

Contact HTC representatives

Hi everybody! My One has been in the service center for a week after getting hard bricked for no reason, and repair hasn't been started yet, and they're giving me an ETA of a week or two more So, if any of you is in any way related to HTC, could you pm me a number or an email ID, which isn't ignored, to talk or send a message to convince htc to get my phone repaired quick or give me a replacement? Talking/chat with any of the higher authorities, who actually care about customers would do.
Thanks
Hopefully I'll get them convinced
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Good luck, heres the email for Peter Chou the CEO: [email protected]
Be nice, apparently he repairs phones for people he likes himself.
n1234d said:
Hi everybody! My One has been in the service center for a week after getting hard bricked for no reason, and repair hasn't been started yet, and they're giving me an ETA of a week or two more So, if any of you is in any way related to HTC, could you pm me a number or an email ID, which isn't ignored, to talk or send a message to convince htc to get my phone repaired quick or give me a replacement? Talking/chat with any of the higher authorities, who actually care about customers would do.
Thanks
Hopefully I'll get them convinced
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Yes, they take that long. It happened with me too and there's nothing you can do about it. Mine is supposed to come on monday...let's see if that actually happens.
aooga said:
Yes, they take that long. It happened with me too and there's nothing you can do about it. Mine is supposed to come on monday...let's see if that actually happens.
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But don't carriers in the US replace faulty phones on the spot? Anyways, I'm just too impatient to wait it out.. I'll try whatever I can
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n1234d said:
But don't carriers in the US replace faulty phones on the spot? Anyways, I'm just too impatient to wait it out.. I'll try whatever I can
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I bought my phone with a carrier that I'm no longer with so they aren't doing anything. I was forced to use HTC.
I guess it wasn't that bad since I had a backup.
And the ETA was given by the call center people , who don't know ***t about anything. The service center guys are saying that it may take two weeks or more because of shortage of parts. Why don't they replace the damn phone if they're gonna replace the most expensive parts anyways? Btw, my phone has a faulty mobo, camera, and speakers.
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n1234d said:
And the ETA was given by the call center people , who don't know ***t about anything. The service center guys are saying that it may take two weeks or more because of shortage of parts. Why don't they replace the damn phone if they're gonna replace the most expensive parts anyways? Btw, my phone has a faulty mobo, camera, and speakers.
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How do you have that many things wrong with the phone? They almost never replace the phone because (according to them) it changes the IMEI number of the phone. It does do that, but how the heck does it even matter? HTC support is useless IMO.
aooga said:
How do you have that many things wrong with the phone? They almost never replace the phone because (according to them) it changes the IMEI number of the phone. It does do that, but how the heck does it even matter? HTC support is useless IMO.
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I don't bloody know. I took proper care of the phone, it was never out of a case and it never fell. And believe it or not, this is the third time I'm having a problem with this phone And if the mobo is changed, the IMEI is changed anyways, so what difference does it make? HTC support is always like "I'm sorry sir, but we can't do anything for you right now. Please check back in a week" it driving me crazy
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n1234d said:
I don't bloody know. I took proper care of the phone, it was never out of a case and it never fell. And believe it or not, this is the third time I'm having a problem with this phone And if the mobo is changed, the IMEI is changed anyways, so what difference does it make? HTC support is always like "I'm sorry sir, but we can't do anything for you right now. Please check back in a week" it driving me crazy
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They transfer the IMEI. Apparently it's legal for them to do it, but not us.
aooga said:
They transfer the IMEI. Apparently it's legal for them to do it, but not us.
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Well, no. I got a new IMEI the last time my board was changed, and 3 months of data more from my carrier, so I'm pretty darn sure that at least here they don't
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n1234d said:
Well, no. I got a new IMEI the last time my board was changed, and 3 months of data more from my carrier, so I'm pretty darn sure that at least here they don't
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By here, I'm assuming you mean where you live. I guess I asked them to not change it (I would have to get another unlock code) so thats probably why,.

[Q] phone bought off random guy

ihi im new here and i was wondering if some one can amswer me one question. can the person still report the phone stolen after i registered phone with at&t i just sign up today on post paid no contract plan?
I would yes depending on the circumstances. IF it was sold and payment was not received/revoked I could see it being possible. But if it was clean and there is proof of purchase/receipt of payment then no.
Best guess.
warfenix said:
I would yes depending on the circumstances. IF it was sold and payment was not received/revoked I could see it being possible. But if it was clean and there is proof of purchase/receipt of payment then no.
Best guess.
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Thanks i bought it free and clear from the guy but a liitle skeptical since my buddy bought a iphone 5 and later it became useless and disabled the sim and suspended his line of serves.
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pcguy101 said:
Thanks i bought it free and clear from the guy but a liitle skeptical since my buddy bought a iphone 5 and later it became useless and disabled the sim and suspended his line of serves.
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I would call the att service center and ask to be sure. Did you get a bill of sales at all even through it was free
(should always get one)
warfenix said:
I would call the att service center and ask to be sure. Did you get a bill of sales at all even through it was free
(should always get one)
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No i dont have one , he seem honest and had kids with him bit who knows desperate people do this type of stuff but i'm just asking i thought if you register your phone with at&t it becomes yours.
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pcguy101 said:
No i dont have one , he seem honest and had kids with him bit who knows desperate people do this type of stuff but i'm just asking i thought if you register your phone with at&t it becomes yours.
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Eh... possible. I would imagine that since it was allowed to be registered you should be fine. I would call att like I said and ask them specifically.
warfenix said:
Eh... possible. I would imagine that since it was allowed to be registered you should be fine. I would call att like I said and ask them specifically.
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Ok i will thanks for replying i appreciated.
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You really should listen to that inner voice next time, because you seem hesitant now, and you were probably then. It may all be just fine, but next time, remember Swappa, Amazon or eBay.
Good luck
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unlocking code

pls how do i unlock my samsung galaxy note 5
it been locked to a t mobile carrier
pls this is my imei 356095061248837
pls i need the unlocking code
You should not share your imei
paakwesi said:
pls how do i unlock my samsung galaxy note 5
it been locked to a t mobile carrier
pls this is my imei 356095061248837
pls i need the unlocking code
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man take down ure imei for the love of it
and u shoud post in the tmobile thread
TheMadScientist420 said:
ma take down ure imei
and u shoud post in the tmobile thread
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"Shaking my head" Some people I swear!!
MrMike2182 said:
"Shaking my head" Some people I swear!!
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Lol. My mother inlaw leaves the title to her car with all her papers in the glove box. I said somthin to her about it. She kinda got mad. Cause shes always done tbat. Lol. Told her wait til someone breaks in and shows up with the law statin u stole their car
TheMadScientist420 said:
Lol. My mother inlaw leaves the title to her car with all her papers in the glove box. I said somthin to her about it. She kinda got mad. Cause shes always done tbat. Lol. Told her wait til someone breaks in and shows up with the law statin u stole their car
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Lol!! That would be totally messed up but hilarious for some reason haha!! If that ever happens you have got to video it haha!!
MrMike2182 said:
Lol!! That would be totally messed up but hilarious for some reason haha!! If that ever happens you have got to video it haha!!
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Lol ive been waitin but noone wants a rusted out old hyundai
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Lol. My mother inlaw leaves the title to her car with all her papers in the glove box. I said somthin to her about it. She kinda got mad. Cause shes always done tbat. Lol. Told her wait til someone breaks in and shows up with the law statin u stole their car
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Then why do cop's on TV say license and registration.cause u don't even need title u can get a missing title with registration at DMV
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[email protected] said:
Then why do cop's on TV say license and registration.cause u don't even need title u can get a missing title with registration at DMV
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She keeps it there so she doesnt lose it. I know its funny as hell
I know what ure saying. Aparantly shes lost one before. I dont know.
Its my mother and law. Lol and we have a typical relationship. Hate each other.
TheMadScientist420 said:
She keeps it there so she doesnt lose it. I know its funny as hell
I know what ure saying. Aparantly shes lost one before. I dont know.
Its my mother and law. Lol and we have a typical relationship. Hate each other.
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That's okay don't know where any title's are or registration keep my plate sticker in my purse.I'm sick off everyone in these buildings taking it.Didn't know plate number is on sticker.but still not taking a flash light and looking at each car at night.according 2 sheriff's u gotta have proof first?
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Wow that's some stuff u know "got to watch the cursing the kids" Lol so any luck
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paakwesi said:
pls how do i unlock my samsung galaxy note 5
it been locked to a t mobile carrier
pls this is my imei
pls i need the unlocking code
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Ok
How long have u had this phone well that really don't matter now that I think about it T-Nobile has an unlocking app they will send u the codes to permanently or temporary,there u have it "easy as pie"https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-14011,and u can visit your nearest app store
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[email protected] said:
That's okay don't know where any title's are or registration keep my plate sticker in my purse.I'm sick off everyone in these buildings taking it.Didn't know plate number is on sticker.but still not taking a flash light and looking at each car at night.according 2 sheriff's u gotta have proof first?
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They should put numbers on your plate stickers like they do here so that if someone steals it then it won't match the plate numbers when the police pull them over.. It's an arrestable offense here to have a sticker on your plate that don't match your plate number.
MrMike2182 said:
They should put numbers on your plate stickers like they do here so that if someone steals it then it won't match the plate numbers when the police pull them over.. It's an arrestable offense here to have a sticker on your plate that don't match your plate number.
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They do that here in vermont. When u buy your tags. They send ure tag and sticker sepratly in the mail. And the sticks got ure plate numer on them
TheMadScientist420 said:
They do that here in vermont. When u buy your tags. They send ure tag and sticker sepratly in the mail. And the sticks got ure plate numer on them
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My sticker numbers aren't the same as my plates numbers but if a cop was to run the numbers from my sticker it would come back with my plate numbers in the computer.. I'm not sure why they use different numbers for the stickers and plates.. It seems like it would be easier to tell if it's on the right car if they both matched but since they don't match here that just equals more work because now the cop actually has to look in the computer to see if it's on the right car or not.
Does Sprint have a way to get unlocking codes
Michellm said:
Does Sprint have a way to get unlocking codes
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sprint unlocks the device once ure easy pay is up on it and u have fulfilled any monetary contracts
through a proscess called uicc unlock they do it for free
if u do not meet there requirements then u have to pay a outside service to do it
my T-mobile note5 has the device unlock app built in as bloatware. if your phone is paid off just open the built in app and it will unlock your phone.
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my T-mobile note5 has the device unlock app built in as bloatware. if your phone is paid off just open the built in app and it will unlock your phone.
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only t mobile and metro have that app verizons unlocked out of the box but cant pick up lte on att in places
and sprint has a little button called uicc unlock which never works unless u go through a load od crap with sprint

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