Advertisement
Help Keep Boards Alive. Support us by going ad free today. See here: https://subscriptions.boards.ie/.
If we do not hit our goal we will be forced to close the site.

Current status: https://keepboardsalive.com/

Annual subs are best for most impact. If you are still undecided on going Ad Free - you can also donate using the Paypal Donate option. All contribution helps. Thank you.
https://www.boards.ie/group/1878-subscribers-forum

Private Group for paid up members of Boards.ie. Join the club.

eBay blacklisted 5c

  • 11-10-2015 01:40PM
    #1
    Grab All Association
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,968 ✭✭✭


    I won a 5c in an auction for £49 (starting price)

    Doesn't say it's cloud locked (i wanted one for parts anyway even if it is) just blacklisted so I assume if I get it unlocked it will work here.


Comments

  • #2
    chrislad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,324 ✭✭✭chrislad


    Nope, cloud locked is not the same as blacklisted. Blacklisted is when the IMEI is blocked by a network(s) in a country. Cloud locking is when you need the iTunes user/password combination to start the phone.


  • #3
    Grab All Association
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,968 ✭✭✭Grab All Association


    chrislad wrote: »
    Nope, cloud locked is not the same as blacklisted. Blacklisted is when the IMEI is blocked by a network(s) in a country. Cloud locking is when you need the iTunes user/password combination to start the phone.

    I know that but there's nothing stated on the listing that says its cloud lock. If it is then it was parts for a badly broken 16gb 5c so its no loss.

    As it's coming with a case etc (users profile since 2003 mostly clothes/makeup listings) I assume its was her phone she was the original owner
    What I want to know is if it's not cloud locked, just blacklisted will it still work here if I get it unlocked


  • #4
    chrislad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,324 ✭✭✭chrislad


    Grab All Association wrote: »
    I know that but there's nothing stated on the listing that says its cloud lock. If it is then it was parts for a badly broken 16gb 5c so its no loss.

    As it's coming with a case etc (users profile since 2003 mostly clothes/makeup listings) I assume its was her phone she was the original owner
    What I want to know is if it's not cloud locked, just blacklisted will it still work here if I get it unlocked

    It *should* work, if the network that blacklisted it doesn't share their blocklist with any network here.


Advertisement