{"id":5272,"date":"2021-04-02T14:35:07","date_gmt":"2021-04-02T14:35:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/?p=5272"},"modified":"2025-11-04T06:43:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T06:43:00","slug":"how-to-unlock-blacklisted-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/how-to-unlock-blacklisted-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Remove Your iPhone From Blacklist Status"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; gap=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716347904465{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to Unlock a Blacklisted iPhone (FREE &amp; PAID)&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;headsep-margin&#8221;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">.dt-breadcrumbs-id-2a15e38301f6827f9774723eec2aab9e .breadcrumbs {\n  display: inline-block;\n  margin: 0;\n  padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\n  border: 0px solid ;\n  border-radius: 0px;\n}\n.dt-breadcrumbs-id-2a15e38301f6827f9774723eec2aab9e .breadcrumbs * {\n  color: #a2a5a6;\n}<\/style><div class=\"dt-breadcrumbs-shortcode dt-breadcrumbs-id-2a15e38301f6827f9774723eec2aab9e align-left\"><div class=\"assistive-text\">You are here:<\/div><ol class=\"breadcrumbs text-small\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BreadcrumbList\"><li itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"><a itemprop=\"item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/\" title=\"Home\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Home<\/span><\/a><meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\" \/><\/li><\/ol><\/div>[vc_raw_html]JTVCYXV0aG9yX2luZm8lNUQlMEElNUJzb2NpYWxfd2FyZmFyZSU1RA==[\/vc_raw_html][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716347986098{margin-right: 20px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.post-summary-list&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>If you want to un-blacklist it to use, check out the free and paid options to remove and activate your iPhone.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>See what you can do on a blacklisted iPhone that\u2019s reported lost\/stolen\/unsettled bills.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>You can sell a blacklisted iPhone. Below are the companies that buy them.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;.inpage-links&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1613570772755{border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;background-color: #fcfcfc !important;border-left-color: #ebebeb !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #ebebeb !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #ebebeb !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #ebebeb !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;In this article:&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"hr-thin style-line\" style=\"width: 100%;border-color: #ebebeb;border-top-width: 1px;\"><\/div><div class=\"standard-number-list list-divider bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li><a href=\"#tldr\"><u>Quick Summary<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section-1\"><u>Why is Your iPhone Blacklisted?<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section-2\"><u>How to Know if Your iOS Device is Blacklisted?<\/u><\/a><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section-3\"><u>FREE IMEI Blacklist Removal<\/u><\/a><u><\/u><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section-4\"><u>How to Unblacklist an iPhone (PAID)?<\/u><\/a><u><\/u><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#section-5\"><u>Sell Blacklisted iPhone<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221; el_id=&#8221;tldr&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1701683873359{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #ffffe3 !important;border-left-color: #ffd797 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #ffd797 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #ffd797 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #ffd797 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;SOLVED: Unlocking a Blacklisted iPhone&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:21px|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-blue-bg&#8221;]<div class=\"hr-thin style-line\" style=\"width: 100%;border-color: #ffd797;border-top-width: 1px;\"><\/div>[vc_accordion active_tab=&#8221;1&#8243; collapsible=&#8221;yes&#8221; style=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;HOW TO: Check if I Have a Blacklist iPhone&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1706704571021{padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Your iPhone may be on blacklist status due to reasons such as being reported lost, stolen or having an unpaid balance with the mobile carrier. Follow the steps below to confirm.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1706704621644{padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.steps-clear&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> <strong>Find your iPhone&#8217;s IMEI number.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1706789067055{padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>Option 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Launch the\u00a0<strong>Settings app<\/strong>\u00a0on your iPhone.<\/li>\n<li>Tap\u00a0<strong>General<\/strong>, then\u00a0<strong>About<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Look for\u00a0<strong>IMEI\/MEID<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1706724723916{padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>Option 2:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Dial *#06#<\/strong> from the device you want to check.<\/li>\n<li>Copy the IMEI number.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1706704658920{padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.steps-clear&#8221;]<strong>Step 2:<\/strong> <strong>Enter the IMEI number on IMEI checker sites:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1710334350046{padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Input the iPhone\u2019s IMEI number in the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imei.info\/iPhoneBlacklistCheck\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">IMEI Pro<\/a><\/span> or <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/imei24.com\/blacklist_check\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">IMEI 24<\/a><\/span> search bar.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Check<\/strong> to see the status of your iPhone.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-a5ba58260dfc5ca6d4534fbe0977220e.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-a5ba58260dfc5ca6d4534fbe0977220e > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"#section-1\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-m link-hover-off full-width-btn  vc_custom_1710394502713\" id=\"default-btn-a5ba58260dfc5ca6d4534fbe0977220e\"><span>Need Help? Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-3e01711ab24a293bddc85c5b3c25e29d.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-3e01711ab24a293bddc85c5b3c25e29d > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/iphones\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-l link-hover-off full-width-btn  vc_custom_1710394524942\" id=\"default-btn-3e01711ab24a293bddc85c5b3c25e29d\"><span>Sell Your iPhone (Compare Quotes)<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;HOW TO: Unlock My Blacklisted iPhone&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;.steps-clear&#8221;]<strong>Free Options:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-number-list bullet-top\"><p><strong>Contact Your Mobile Network Carrier:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If your device is on a blacklist because you didn\u2019t pay the money you owe, ask if there\u2019s a way to pay what you owe and take your device off the blacklist.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.att.com\/support\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">AT&amp;T<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\/support\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Verizon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.t-mobile.com\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">T-Mobile<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1706721123900{margin-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>Contact the Previous Owner:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If the person who had the device before you reported it as lost or stolen, the phone company won\u2019t be able to fix or unlock it. Your only option is to talk to the previous owner and ask them to remove the bad status.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;.steps-clear&#8221;]<strong>Paid Options:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-number-list bullet-top\"><p><strong>Use an iPhone Blacklist Removal Service:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Some third-party services can help remove your device from a blacklist. Remember that these services charge a fee, and there\u2019s no guarantee they\u2019ll help if you can\u2019t prove that you own the phone.<\/p>\n<p>If you can\u2019t unlock your iPhone, don\u2019t worry! You can still sell your iPhone for extra money, upgrade to a new iPhone, and declutter.<\/p>\n<\/div>[vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1701774538733{margin-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-bf5c20aee3a79befe3d60bcac45a568c.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-bf5c20aee3a79befe3d60bcac45a568c > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"#section-2\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-m link-hover-off full-width-btn  vc_custom_1710394492338\" id=\"default-btn-bf5c20aee3a79befe3d60bcac45a568c\"><span>Need Help? Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-e50622d59dbea24822df06d358ec7646.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-e50622d59dbea24822df06d358ec7646 > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/iphones\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-l link-hover-off full-width-btn  vc_custom_1710394535105\" id=\"default-btn-e50622d59dbea24822df06d358ec7646\"><span>Sell Your iPhone (Compare Quotes)<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;HOW TO: Sell a Blacklisted iPhone&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1706721366295{padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.steps-clear&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol data-pm-slice=\"3 3 []\">\n<li>Find your device and select the <strong>\u201cBlacklisted\u201d<\/strong> status <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/iphones\">here<\/a><\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose <strong>storage<\/strong> and <strong>condition<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Select a store, ship for free, and get paid.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-eb8ea4ccccb42e6a835bbc4782b73f3b.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-eb8ea4ccccb42e6a835bbc4782b73f3b > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"#section-6\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-m link-hover-off full-width-btn  vc_custom_1710394546316\" id=\"default-btn-eb8ea4ccccb42e6a835bbc4782b73f3b\"><span>Need Help? Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-7f5d542b2127ad589b37c79a125381cd.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-7f5d542b2127ad589b37c79a125381cd > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/iphones\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-l link-hover-off full-width-btn  vc_custom_1710394541710\" id=\"default-btn-7f5d542b2127ad589b37c79a125381cd\"><span>Sell Your iPhone (Compare Quotes)<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_accordion_tab][\/vc_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1706629342435{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]Getting a blacklisted iPhone can be stressful, but that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s too late to get it fixed and use the phone as you usually would. You can still have your phone\u2019s IMEI unblocked or removed from the carrier\u2019s block list.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to un-blacklist and use the phone, we\u2019ll discuss free and paid options to remove and activate it. Alternatively, you can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/sell-blacklisted-phones-bad-esn-imei\">sell it\u00a0to companies that will buy it<\/a> (including iCloud activation lock).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-1&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679483732998{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;What is a Blacklisted iPhone?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-blue-bg&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/what-is-a-blacklisted-phone\/\">An iPhone can become blacklisted<\/a> if the previous owner has\u00a0unsettled bills or if someone reported it as stolen or lost. You cannot get connected to any wireless carrier unless you remove the iPhone from the blacklist list.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5581&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1706719956240{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; image_hovers=&#8221;false&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-2&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679483732998{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to Check if Your iPhone is Blacklisted?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-blue-bg&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;.steps-clear&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"><strong>Step 1: Find Your IMEI Number:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-number-list bullet-top\"><p><strong>Via Settings:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Launch the <strong>Settings app<\/strong> on your iPhone.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <strong>General<\/strong>, then <strong>About<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Look for <strong>IMEI\/MEID<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;17611&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; image_hovers=&#8221;false&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;17609&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; image_hovers=&#8221;false&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-xs-4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;17610&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; image_hovers=&#8221;false&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div class=\"standard-number-list bullet-top\"><p><strong>Dial *#06#:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dial *#06# from the device you want to check.<\/li>\n<li>Copy the IMEI number.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;.steps-clear&#8221;]<strong>Step 2:<\/strong> <strong>Enter the IMEI number on IMEI checker sites:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-number-list bullet-top\"><ul>\n<li>Input the iPhone\u2019s IMEI number in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imei.info\/iPhoneBlacklistCheck\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><u>IMEI Info<\/u><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/imei24.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><u>IMEI 24<\/u><\/a> search bar.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Check<\/strong> to see the status of your iPhone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-3&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679483732998{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to Unlock Blacklisted iPhone (FREE)&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-blue-bg&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Having a blacklisted device may not be complicated as the iCloud activation lock, but it is still a hassle thing to have. Don&#8217;t worry! Unlocking blacklisted iPhones is possible regardless of the carrier you use. You can try the following options:<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1706719636428{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.steps-clear&#8221;]<strong>Contact Your Carrier<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-arrow bullet-top\"><p>Get in touch with the original carrier and find out the reason for the blacklisting of the phone in the first place.<\/p>\n<p>If they blacklist your device by mistake, you can request to remove it from the list for free. If it is because of outstanding payments, you&#8217;ll need to settle the bill to unlock a blacklisted iPhone.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the contact details of the carriers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.att.com\/support\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">AT&amp;T<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\/support\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Verizon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.t-mobile.com\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">T-Mobile<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;.steps-clear&#8221;]<strong>Contact the Previous Phone Owner:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1706710782448{margin-top: -30px !important;}&#8221;]If the original owner blacklisted the device by reporting it as lost or stolen, then the carrier will be unable to remove or unlock the blacklisted phone. You can only contact the owner and request that the bad status be removed or get your money back.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-4&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679483732998{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to Unlock Blacklisted iPhone (PAID)&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-blue-bg&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"standard-arrow bullet-top\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">A third-party iPhone blacklist removal service can assist you in unlocking your device, but with a charge. They often offer the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unlock blacklisted iPhone remotely with only the IMEI number.<\/li>\n<li>Legal and permanent service, so you\u2019ll never have to worry about your device being locked again.<\/li>\n<li>Compatibility with all iPhone models.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These IMEI blacklist removal services also no longer guarantee the removal of the blacklist if you can\u2019t prove that you own the phone. So, contacting them first is always best to ensure they can help you with your concerns.<\/p>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-5&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679483732998{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to Unlock Blacklisted iPhone (ALTERNATIVE)&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-blue-bg&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Replacing your IMEI chip may help you unblock a blacklisted iPhone. This method is even more complex when dealing with the most recent iPhone models. The Blacklisted IMEI trick only works with much older iPhone models, such as the iPhone 3GS and 4, which are practically obsolete now.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike the method where you have to pay a third party to unlock blacklisted iPhone models, this method isn\u2019t universal, and you may have a hard time finding a clean chip to use. Since this method isn\u2019t ideal for most people, let\u2019s move on to the next one.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-6&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679483732998{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Can You Sell Blacklisted iPhones?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-blue-bg&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\">Yes, some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/sell-blacklisted-phones-bad-esn-imei\">companies will buy blacklisted devices<\/a> for up to $900. You get an upfront quote, free shipping, and payment via check, PayPal, or Direct Deposit. Thousands of customers rate these companies highly on review platforms like Reseller Ratings, BBB, and Reviews IO.<\/p>\n<p>Follow this process:[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;.steps-clear&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Searching for your<u> <\/u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/iphones\"><u>iPhone model here<\/u><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Blacklisted<\/strong> in the filters to get an instant quote.<\/li>\n<li>Ship it for FREE with the label the merchants provide.<\/li>\n<li>Get paid via check, PayPal, or direct deposit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1613571940511{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #fcfcfc !important;border-left-color: #ebebeb !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #ebebeb !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #ebebeb !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #ebebeb !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.widget-shadow&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5796&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/iphones&#8221;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-400e722a890c08842a6a7a7a998f3c53.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-400e722a890c08842a6a7a7a998f3c53 > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><div class=\"btn-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/sell\/iphones\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-m link-hover-off \" id=\"default-btn-400e722a890c08842a6a7a7a998f3c53\"><span>Compare iPhone Trade-In Prices<\/span><\/a><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;.double-link-box&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/how-to-sell-or-trade-in-iphone\/\">How to sell an iPhone<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankmycell.com\/blog\/how-much-is-my-iphone-worth\/\">What&#8217;s my iPhone worth?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_id=&#8221;section-7&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679483732998{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Summary&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-blue-bg&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Buying a used iPhone can be a great way to get your hands on some of the latest Apple devices without going broke. 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You won\u2019t get as much money from selling a locked iPhone as you would an unlocked one, but you can still cash in without much of a struggle using a blacklist removal service.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1613571940511{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #fcfcfc !important;border-left-color: #ebebeb !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #ebebeb !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #ebebeb !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #ebebeb !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.widget-shadow&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Ultimately, you have three main options:&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:18px|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"hr-thin style-line\" style=\"width: 100%;border-color: #ebebeb;border-top-width: 1px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;.steps-clear&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol class=\"mar-y-5\">\n<li>You can sell the blacklisted iPhone on BankMyCell<\/li>\n<li>You can contact the carrier and unlock the device for free<\/li>\n<li>You can have it removed with a third-party service for a price<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1679483732998{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;FAQs&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-blue-bg&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; el_class=&#8221;.row-margin-fix&#8221; el_id=&#8221;6&#8243;][vc_column][vc_accordion active_tab=&#8221;99&#8243; collapsible=&#8221;yes&#8221; style=&#8221;2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;.accordion-bmc&#8221;][vc_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Can Apple Unblacklist my phone?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1706645964846{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Apple does not usually unblacklist or unlock blacklisted iPhones. 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