Whether your device was locked due to non-payment, theft recovery, or a mistake, we can help you remove the IMEI from the blacklist in just minutes. Our service works with all phone brands, giving you full network access to Cell C again without hassle. Don’t let a blacklist keep you disconnected — unlock your device today with SafeUnlocks.
Before you unlock IMEI Cell C from the blacklist, it is important to understand how it works and how it has been affecting your device. In this SafeUnlocks article, we will describe all of that and answer some of the most common questions about this topic so you can be informed and know what to do if this issue happens again to you or someone close who is currently looking for permanent solutions.
It is important for carriers (not only in South Africa but around the world as well) because it helps protect their networks, customers, and revenue. Secondhand resold devices (that were obtained in bad ways) harm the industry and affect millions of customers, as they can have issues with the device, from common ones like not turning on to legal ones if the phone was involved in some crime.
The blacklist database was created to safeguard them and make sure that it is not used improperly or without authorization. Even though many countries have different laws and databases to avoid this, the blacklist is still the most relevant, so it keeps being used and implemented for any IMEI. Because of that, the carriers have to make sure to verify everything before trying to unlock a phone, as otherwise, they can have issues or reports.
For this one, you have a lot of tools available, and even the carriers help to know if your device has been flagged as a stolen phone or something else. If you want to know your current IMEI status, you can call Cell C by dialing 135 or +27 84 155 from any other network in South Africa. For online tools, you can use IMEICheck.net or IMEIPro.info, and you only need to supply the IMEI number that you can find by dialing *# 06 # on your blacklisted mobile device.
In South Africa, there’s a gray area about unlocking phones… In most cases, it’s not legal if the phone was reported stolen or involved in fraud. However, if you are able to prove that you are the legitimate owner and have valid proof of purchase, your current carrier can help you clean the IMEI. It is a complicated process, however, and we cannot assure you that it will work, but at least you have the option to try.
Now, for this part, online unlocking services are a great alternative when the carrier can’t help. Hence, they are kind of allowed as long as they are regulated and safe for users. With these online services, the only relevant information you need to provide is the IMEI, as there’s no need to give any proof of ownership. Sometimes it can even be quicker than the carrier method to restore your mobile network.
Yes, in South Africa, insurance companies can request the blacklisting of an IMEI, but they cannot unlock it directly, as that authority lies with the carrier (MTN, Cell C, Vodacom) and sometimes the SAPS (South African Police Service). Basically, they file a blacklist request on your behalf, as they are the ones keeping your info secure and protected, but other than that, they can’t do much if you are able to recover the phone.
Yes, but in this case, you will need to provide proof that you are the device’s owner, like a warranty or receipt, or if you are still under contract, provide the account number. Additionally, you have to inform the respective authorities so they can close the case and provide you with a case number to give to Cell C South Africa and lift the restriction. After that, you will need to wait for a couple of days so that the device is unlocked and registered again under your name.
For this one, it mostly depends on what you want to do and how much time and patience you have. Some installation software can cause issues, as it can modify the IMEI or change security settings to make it whitelisted instead of cleaning it. On the other hand, online tools are not complicated but can be shady sometimes and ask for personal info instead of things related to the phone.
However, with SafeUnlocks, that’s not the case, as your phone is safe with us during the whole process, and we are a 100% online tool that doesn’t require any installation. Besides that, we are user-friendly and don’t require a PC or special cable like the installation software. That way, you can get your phone working again without having to read a whole set of instructions just to clean a simple report.
Unlock Cell C devices from the IMEI blacklist database and recover your GSM network connection today! Just go to our main site and enter your name, email, brand or manufacturer (iPhone, Samsung, Huawei), and find the IMEI to get your order started. After that, complete our quick registration process and provide the membership ID to our servers so we can start the procedure without any delays.
Once we are done there, the phone will work again with your Cell C mobile connection, or if your phone is carrier unlocked, you can go ahead and change the SIM card to any other network provider of your choice. No hassles and no issues, just a straightforward international unlock service that will not affect your warranty or security updates!
Cleaning your IMEI abroad doesn’t guarantee it will remain clean once you return home. However, if you did it with online tools like SafeUnlocks, you shouldn’t have issues, and the phone should be clean worldwide.
In order to lock a stolen phone with a carrier like Cell C, the person will have to identify themselves by providing their full name, ID number, phone number, and the device manufacturer. If they have the IMEI, they can also provide it to the operator and state why they want to lock or report the device (Android or iOS).