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My sister "lost" her iPhone, got a replacement and then found it a few weeks later. The insurance company don't want it back. I've heard it's only blocked on UK networks though, so could I take it to Spain with me on my year abroad and use it?
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Lol, yes it will, in certain countries like Turkey or Greece for example.
There's no way it will work in Western Europe or America.
So I doubt it will work in Spain.
You could give it a try though, but I doubt it, because the UK's IMEI blacklist is quite strong.
This is illegal, but your best bet is to change the IMEI of the iPhone if you intend to use it in Spain.
There's no way it will work in Western Europe or America.
So I doubt it will work in Spain.
You could give it a try though, but I doubt it, because the UK's IMEI blacklist is quite strong.
This is illegal, but your best bet is to change the IMEI of the iPhone if you intend to use it in Spain.
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Ask O2 to unblock the thing. If the insurance company don't want it, it's yours.
Alternatively, sell it on eBay as a glorified iPod Touch.
Alternatively, sell it on eBay as a glorified iPod Touch.
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(Original post by RightSaidJames)
Ask O2 to unblock the thing. If the insurance company don't want it, it's yours.
Alternatively, sell it on eBay as a glorified iPod Touch.
Ask O2 to unblock the thing. If the insurance company don't want it, it's yours.
Alternatively, sell it on eBay as a glorified iPod Touch.
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(Original post by Brotherhood)
They won't do that though, will they?
They won't do that though, will they?
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(Original post by RightSaidJames)
Why not? You own the thing, it's not as if they're going to accuse you of stealing it if you can prove you are the original owner. After that, unlock it and stick any old SIM in. They might not agree, but it's worth a try.
Why not? You own the thing, it's not as if they're going to accuse you of stealing it if you can prove you are the original owner. After that, unlock it and stick any old SIM in. They might not agree, but it's worth a try.
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(Original post by Cyrus The Great)
Lol, yes it will, in certain countries like Turkey or Greece for example.
There's no way it will work in Western Europe or America.
So I doubt it will work in Spain.
You could give it a try though, but I doubt it, because the UK's IMEI blacklist is quite strong.
This is illegal, but your best bet is to change the IMEI of the iPhone if you intend to use it in Spain.
Lol, yes it will, in certain countries like Turkey or Greece for example.
There's no way it will work in Western Europe or America.
So I doubt it will work in Spain.
You could give it a try though, but I doubt it, because the UK's IMEI blacklist is quite strong.
This is illegal, but your best bet is to change the IMEI of the iPhone if you intend to use it in Spain.
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(Original post by rorydaredking)
No theyll probably accuse you of insurance fraud. Which unintentionally it is in a way.
No theyll probably accuse you of insurance fraud. Which unintentionally it is in a way.
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You asked if a "bricked" iPhone can work. With reference to the iPhone, I can't imagine 'bricking' as being anything other than a deep-rooted firmware flaw.
To answer your question, no. A bricked iPhone cannot work abroad.
To answer your question, no. A bricked iPhone cannot work abroad.
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(Original post by Oogamy)
You asked if a "bricked" iPhone can work. With reference to the iPhone, I can't imagine 'bricking' as being anything other than a deep-rooted firmware flaw.
To answer your question, no. A bricked iPhone cannot work abroad.
You asked if a "bricked" iPhone can work. With reference to the iPhone, I can't imagine 'bricking' as being anything other than a deep-rooted firmware flaw.
To answer your question, no. A bricked iPhone cannot work abroad.
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(Original post by Brotherhood)
I mean barred/blocked/blacklisted, whatever you want to call it.
I mean barred/blocked/blacklisted, whatever you want to call it.
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(Original post by Oogamy)
Well, pardon me for not misusing technical terms.
Well, pardon me for not misusing technical terms.
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While I'm here, can you unlock an iPhone to use on a temporary stay in another country (i.e. a long holiday) and then come back and carry on with your same old contract?
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(Original post by Brotherhood)
While I'm here, can you unlock an iPhone to use on a temporary stay in another country (i.e. a long holiday) and then come back and carry on with your same old contract?
While I'm here, can you unlock an iPhone to use on a temporary stay in another country (i.e. a long holiday) and then come back and carry on with your same old contract?
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All blocked phones work in other countries beacuse the IMEI blacklist has not been transferred between European nations. Make sure you unlock it from its current provider though. I know this for a fact.
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(Original post by Brotherhood)
My sister "lost" her iPhone, got a replacement and then found it a few weeks later. The insurance company don't want it back. I've heard it's only blocked on UK networks though, so could I take it to Spain with me on my year abroad and use it?
My sister "lost" her iPhone, got a replacement and then found it a few weeks later. The insurance company don't want it back. I've heard it's only blocked on UK networks though, so could I take it to Spain with me on my year abroad and use it?
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(Original post by Brotherhood)
My sister "lost" her iPhone, got a replacement and then found it a few weeks later. The insurance company don't want it back. I've heard it's only blocked on UK networks though, so could I take it to Spain with me on my year abroad and use it?
My sister "lost" her iPhone, got a replacement and then found it a few weeks later. The insurance company don't want it back. I've heard it's only blocked on UK networks though, so could I take it to Spain with me on my year abroad and use it?
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