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sam_colbear
16th May 2010, 15:02
hi guys,

I have bought an iphone 3gs from ebay, i reset it back to factory settings and ive actived the phone and sim through itunes. It now says Awaiting Activation, this may take some time.

this has been like this for ages and says no servicewhere the signal bar should be.

I just wondered if there is a free way to check to see if its a blocked handset!

or would it not of activated if it was stolen?

thanks

sam
Graeme
16th May 2010, 16:08
how longs ages?

on the iphone the imei is in - settings - general - about

your best bet to to take a note of the imei in there then ring o2 if im honest they should be able yo give you a yes or a no streight away
sam_colbear
16th May 2010, 16:12
excellent cheers mate.

taken a day so far

hope the phones not blocked :( its with orange

what would be the corse of action if it is?
SamW
17th May 2010, 11:41
*#06#

Put that in the phone and it will give you your imei

http://www.numberingplans.com/?page=analysis&sub=imeinr

The validity tells you your needs :)
sam_colbear
17th May 2010, 11:46
The validity comes back green very likely? Does that mean it's ok? Not lost or stolen etc?
SamW
17th May 2010, 15:12
From what i recall that is correct pal :)
sam_colbear
17th May 2010, 15:33
Lovely cheers mate can I take it to the orange shop for them to sort out?
SamW
17th May 2010, 20:21
Should be able to man :y:
Orange_Response
18th May 2010, 15:09
Hi sam_colbear

I work for Orange and may be able to help

Please send an email to customer.services@orange.co.uk, including your contact details and username from this site, and I will give you a call to discuss.

In order that your email is forwarded to me quickly, please add "Andy Orange Response" in the subject field and also in the first line of your mail.

Kind regards,

Andy
Orange Response Team
haz_pro
18th May 2010, 16:29
Wow, now thats what i call service!

lol is it real?
BrEvY
18th May 2010, 20:41
looks a bit iffy to me lol
Penn
18th May 2010, 21:14
Wow, now thats what i call service!

lol is it real?

It's called stealing personal information for fraud, not customer service.
haz_pro
18th May 2010, 21:17
It's called stealing personal information for fraud, not customer service.

white text ;-) i had a feeling.
b0t13
19th May 2010, 13:06
email is going to a legit address tho?
sam_colbear
19th May 2010, 17:13
ive taken the phone to the actual shop and all is solved!

If you were a legit customer service bod then thanks for helping out but i was abit unsure!
Orange_Response
20th May 2010, 14:16
No problem sam_colbear

I'm please all is sorted. Just shout if you have any more problems

Regards

Andy
Orange Response Team