Unlocking a blacklisted smartphone without having to jailbreak or bypass the lock is possible with SafeUnlocks. Our unlocking tool is available now for UK-locked devices and will only take 20 minutes to permanently remove your blacklist report, learn more in this article and easily remove blacklisted IMEI UK reports with SafeUnlocks!
What Happens When a Phone is Blacklisted in the UK?
When a phone is blacklisted (even if it is in the UK or any other country) the mobile phone is locked by the network provider and a report is made on the blacklist database so that all other carriers are aware that the device was either stolen or lost, unpaid, involved in fraudulent activity, or used for illegal purposes.
The lock enabled on the phone makes it unable to read any SIM card and to get connected to any cellular network, so after it is blacklisted, the owner cannot make or receive calls, send or receive SMS messages, or use mobile data. This blacklist block affects all cellular devices regardless of their manufacturer (Apple, Samsung, etc.), operating system (iOS, Android, etc.), or model.
Is Blacklisting Permanent?
Yes, when the IMEI number of a mobile phone is blacklisted, it is permanent. The only way to fix that would be by changing the IMEI of the blacklisted device (which is not recommended because it is illegal and also can completely damage the smartphone), disputing the carrierâs allegations for them to remove the blacklist report, or unlocking your IMEI with SafeUnlocks.
Can you Use a Blacklisted iPhone in the UK?
This depends if the carrier that submitted the blacklist report operates in the UK, if you are trying to use the phone in the same country it was blacklisted, it wonât work. This is because the blacklist is a shared database where all carriers register the lost or stolen phones, so as soon as itâs shared, all other mobile operators have access to all reports and lock their service to the IMEIs on there, so no matter what SIM card you insert, the device wonât read it and wonât receive signal.
How do I Confirm my Phone is in Fact Blacklisted?
You can verify your blacklist status by visiting online IMEI checkers (websites that provide a complete report of your phoneâs IMEI number for free), there is a good chance to receive information about whether your IMEI is blacklisted or not, which carrier made the report and some other information. However, it is important to remember that these websites do not always have updated information, so if the device was recently reported, there might be a delay.
Will UK Blacklisted Phones work Abroad?
Normally reported phones work in a different country, however, this depends on whether the operator realizes the phone is reported as lost or stolen or not. Keep in mind that the blacklist database is part of an international agreement so in theory, every carrier has access to all reports made in every country, blacklisted phones work abroad because it is not usual for them to register the whole blacklist database, but if they find out you are in possession of blacklisted iPhones, they will make another report on that country.
How do I Unlock a Blacklisted iPhone?
If you are the original owner of the device and the wireless carrier mistakenly reported your phone, you can contact the mobile operator and ask them to remove the lock. You will need to present supporting documents to prove that the device shouldnât be locked (the necessary documents change depending on the reason why the phone was reported), and this is only possible if you bought the device directly with the carrier.
This is the official way to remove a blacklist report, but if you for example purchased a second-hand iPhone, iPad, or Android device, it will be useless to contact the network provider because they wonât be able to provide any information or accept your unlocking request.
Is there a Way to Get your Phone Externally Unblacklisted?
Thanks to SafeUnlocks now there is a safe, effective, and fast Android and iPhone blacklist removal service 100% online. The easiest way to get your phone externally unblacklisted is with our third-party software that clears your IMEI number for you to use the device as normal without having to replace it to get a different IMEI.
Our software is very effective and you donât have to be the original buyer to use it, all you need to have ready is the IMEI number you want to unlock, an active and working email address to which you have access, the brand and model of your phone, a SIM card to test the device after using our unlock services and see if it connects to the network, and a form of payment to cancel the $1 that corresponds to the IMEI unlock (remember that this is a one-time charge per unlocked device).
Permanently Remove Blacklisted IMEI UK Reports with SafeUnlocks!
You can permanently remove blacklisted IMEI UK reports with SafeUnlocks in a matter of minutes, our unlocking software is the best on the internet because:
- The process is 100% online, you donât need to download or install anything on your phone.
- This is a full unlock, we are not temporarily bypassing the blacklist block, it is being completely removed.
- Our service only costs $1, which compared to other platforms that charge up to $50, is a very affordable price, also, this is a one-time-only charge!
- Our website is very user-friendly and you wonât struggle to unlock your phone with us (no technical experience is needed).
- After unlocking your used iPhone or Android, you wonât lose any of its features and the device performance wonât be affected.
- You will be able to use any SIM card anywhere, there are no network restrictions for your IMEI to be used.
If you want to unlock blacklisted iPhones or other cellular devices, just click here and follow the instructions on the website to complete the process!