How to Unblacklist a Phone: Ultimate Blacklist Removal Tool

Blacklisted phones can be unlocked with SafeUnlocks with only the phone’s IMEI number and a working email address. If you are interested in the unlocking process, here we will tell you everything you need to know about how to unblacklist a phone for $1 only and in a couple of minutes.

How Long Does a Blacklisted Phone Stay Reported?

In general terms, when a phone is blacklisted it is a permanent report that won’t be removed automatically, the only way to remove it is manually by contacting the phone carrier (Verizon, T-Mobile, etc.) to clarify the situation or using third-party services like SafeUnlocks.

Anyway, there are certain processes that take place when a device is reported, so depending on the resolution of the issue, they decide whether the phone should stay locked or not.

Principal Blacklist Report Cases and Their Timeframes

• If the device was reported stolen or lost, the report is established permanently unless the original owner gets back the phone and asks the carrier to remove the lost or stolen report from the blacklist.
• If the device was involved in any illegal activities, the carrier must wait until the financial institution finishes the fraud investigation (the device stays blacklisted until they complete the investigation) to determine if there was a fraudulent transaction or not… If there was, the phone will be permanently locked.
• If the carrier blacklisted the device because it was financed in installments but the client didn’t fully pay the debt, the device will be blacklisted until they finish paying for it, if not, it will stay locked.
• If there are outstanding payments on the account associated with the device, but the account holder gets up to date, the carrier will automatically remove the blacklist report (this is the only case where it gets done automatically).

Everything depends on the reason why the phone was blacklisted, but in case you happened to buy a blacklisted phone (a second-hand smartphone), the best option is to just remove the lock with SafeUnlocks.

Why is it not Recommended to Change the IMEI of a phone that got Blacklisted?

Changing the IMEI of a blacklisted phone is highly discouraged due to legal and ethical reasons. Altering the IMEI is illegal in many regions and can result in severe consequences, including fines or legal actions! Additionally, modifying the IMEI can render the phone non-functional or unstable, impacting its usability and performance, not to mention that this action may also make the device more susceptible to security breaches and vulnerabilities. Also, it’s necessary to highlight that if you change your IMEI, all those repercussions will leave the phone open to potential cyberattacks or malware infiltration!

Unlocking a Blacklisted Phone: What are Your Carrier’s Requirements?

Carriers do have certain requirements or conditions for them to accept an unlock request and clean a blacklisted IMEI, the unlocking policy applied to determine the outcome of your unlock request will depend on the company itself (each carrier manages different policies and ask for different requirements). 

However, there are always some basics that all carriers ask you to get your phone unlocked, some of them are:

• You must be the original owner of the phone, so if you are trying to unlock a used phone (a secondhand device), then the carrier won’t be able to help.
• To unlock blacklisted phones for free with the carrier, you must present your ID and proof of ownership.
• You need to be in good standing with the mobile operator, and if you have a financed phone (with them) it has to be fully paid for (you’ll probably need to present a certificate of good standing).
• If the blacklisted phone was reported lost or stolen, you’ll need to remove the report and the phone cannot be in lost mode.

Will Jailbreaking or Rooting My Phone Change its Blacklist Status?

When your mobile device gets blacklisted, there are two aspects that you need to take care of: the IMEI report and the phone’s lock. With a jailbreak or a rooting procedure, the phone won’t be fully unlocked and its IMEI won’t be unblacklisted but the restrictions to the phone’s connectivity will be temporarily removed. 

This means that you will be able to use the phone as normal for a couple of days or weeks and after a while, the lock will be reactivated as it was never fully removed and the IMEI is still on the blacklist database (also, your phone will be more vulnerable to hackers and malware).

That’s why SafeUnlocks’ removal process is the best way to unlock mobile devices: it permanently removes your phone from the blacklist and deactivates the lock as your carrier would.

Is it Risky to Jailbreak or Root a Carrier Blacklisted Phone to get it off the Blacklist?

Attempting to remove a blacklist report by jailbreaking or rooting a phone poses several risks. Firstly, it can void any remaining warranty on the device, leaving you without manufacturer support for any issues. In addition, these methods can open the device to security vulnerabilities, making it more susceptible to malware or cyberattacks. 

Also, jailbreaking or rooting might cause the phone to malfunction, leading to instability or even permanent damage to the device’s operating system. Additionally, such alterations often require technical expertise, and if not done correctly, they can render the phone unusable, aggravating the existing blacklist status without resolving it.

Why is the IMEI Number Needed when a Phone is Blacklisted?

IMEI stands for “International Mobile Equipment Identity“, and it is very important when you aim to unlock a blacklisted phone because is precisely the IMEI number the one that is added to the blacklist database when it is reported.

It is a unique identifier that works as an ID for each smartphone regardless of the device model, brand, or mobile operator, so it exists in iPhones (and other cellular devices from Apple), Android, etc.

How do I find my IMEI number?

There are a lot of options when it comes to finding a phone’s IMEI number, here are the easiest ways:

• Check if the IMEI is printed in the phone’s original box, SIM card tray, or on its back (it usually is there).
• Dial the *#06# code from your phone (the one you want to unlock), this universal code will send you to a screen where you will see your IMEI number.

• Try going to the mobile phone’s settings menu, if you click on the “about” tab you will see some of the device’s details including the phone IMEI.
• You can also find your IMEI number by accessing your iCloud account (or Google account if you have an Android), and going to the device information section, where you’ll find the IMEI along with other serial numbers of the phone.

How to Confirm if My Phone is Blacklisted?

You will notice that a mobile phone is blacklisted because you won’t be able to make or receive any calls or messages, and you will also experience connectivity issues with the mobile data.

However, if you want to be sure, there are different websites where you can see the blacklist status of a phone, if you search on Google “IMEI checker” you will find a lot of options to do so without any charge, you just need to enter the IMEI number and you will receive information about your device in general, whether it is blacklisted or not, and what was the original carrier of the device (the one that reported it).

Can I Unlock a Blacklisted iPhone with SafeUnlocks’ Blacklist Removal Tool?

SafeUnlocks‘ high compatibility level is one of the main reasons why it is so popular among Android and iPhone users. You are able to unlock any iPhone or Apple/iOS device with our unlocking tool as well as any other smartphone, aspects like the manufacturer, operating system, and version are not important as long as you have the phone’s IMEI number with you.

In addition to the great compatibility, SafeUnlocks also counts with a 30-minute unlocking process — so it is really fast —, and with a very user-friendly graphical interface (you don’t have to be an expert to use the website).

There are other benefits for you to take advantage of, for example, the whole unlocking process is 100% online, it costs only $1, and when you unlock your phone with us, it is permanently unlocked from there on.

Can I Unlock My Phone Even if It’s Blacklisted Abroad?

Yes! No matter where you got the phone from, in which country was it blacklisted, which carrier blacklisted the phone, or in which country are you located, the device can still be removed from the blacklist with SafeUnlocks!

Our blacklist removal service is available worldwide and you can access it to get your device off the blacklist 24/7, keep reading to know how!

Is SafeUnlocks’ IMEI Blacklist Removal Service Safe for both Blacklisted iPhones and Android Devices?

SafeUnlocks ensures safety during our blacklist lock removal process for both iPhones and Android devices. Our platform not only uses free SSL certificate protection (providing encryption for sensitive information) but also implements DDoS attack protection, safeguarding against cyber threats. Moreover, before proceeding with the unlock, users are required to create an account, adding an extra layer of security to their private data throughout the unlocking process!

How to unblacklist a phone with SafeUnlocks’ IMEI Cleaning Services

Removing the blacklist report made to your IMEI to get the phone unlocked with SafeUnlocks is very easy! The whole process is 100% online, can work on any blacklisted IMEI number, and is highly effective; in fact, you can even use an IMEI checker before and after unlocking the blacklisted phone to confirm the process was successful. To unlock your blacklisted phone, all you have to do is to have ready the phone IMEI number, a valid and working email address, and a form of payment (can be your credit card) to cancel the $1 payment.

Get the Unlock Process Started!

Whenever you are ready, just click here to go to SafeUnlocks’ IMEI blacklist removal tool and enter your name, email address, and the IMEI number of the blacklisted phone, after you continue you will be asked to create a profile (you need to open an account with a username and password) required for security reasons and to measure the number of times each user unlocks a blacklisted phone daily to avoid an overcharge of data on it.

Follow the Software’s Unlocking Instructions!

After you have created your account you will need to wait until the unlocking tool finishes liberating the blacklisted phone for you to restart it and start using it without restriction or lock, if you see any instructions on the screen please follow them as the process changes depending on the device’s version and brand, so just follow the steps and you will be fine.

Remember that after the unlocking process of all blacklisted phones, all data is deleted, so you can rest assured that the system won’t keep any private information without your permission and the whole process will be covered at all times with an SSL certificate protection.

Can proceed with the Unlock even if my Phone got Blacklisted because of a Lost or Stolen Report?

SafeUnlocks’ Android and iPhone blacklist removal service is available for all users regardless of the reason why their devices got reported in the first place. We understand that most people looking for this kind of service are all those who bought second-hand devices without noticing it was reported on the blacklist database, so it’s okay, our IMEI blacklist removal free service is fully available for your use!

Unlocking Blacklisted iPhone and/or Android Devices with SafeUnlocks: FAQs

If your phone has been blacklisted but you are still not sure if you want to get rid of the lock with us and have some questions before making a decision, then this section is for you. Let’s look up some of the most frequently asked questions that we receive!