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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] JUSMEJOSE:
Its Possible not gonna say how ....
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] tspx23:
hit up tmobile and get it replaced. talk to a service chat rep they usually don't ask for proof of purchase, and just explain the situation.

they'll probably help u out
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] tgamble160:
Since you were using tmobile prepaid any way. You couod just switch over to straight talk. You get a tmobile sim and there is no need to even unlock the phone. I use my s3 on straighttalk and service is exactly the same as when I was on tmobile. But now I only pay $45 a month. Plus I use a ton of data between 12-15 gb a month and I never have any problems with getting throttled or shut off. Just a suggestion. After I had straighttalk for a few months a lot of my friends and family also switched once they saw how good it worked for me and how cheap it is. Good luck

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] theking_13:
I blame T-Mobile. If there was no such thing as an EIP plan, this **** wouldn't happen.

Sent from my sexy white Galaxy S3 on T-Mobile ;)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] evercleardoc:
Yes the coverage is exactly the same except there is no WiFi calling and the ping times are almost always double when using the straight talk apn versus the T-Mobile apn.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] vw65bus:
It's a shame you can't trust anyone anymore
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] leetone:
There is no such things as free lunch EVER.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] deviusdragger:
you blame a company for wanting its money it fronted for the person to get an expensive device? zzzzzzzzz
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] tspx23:
but this process is only for EIP/the classic plans you get "fronted" the devices yet if u cancel u can still keep the phones. kinda sucks
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Sistum Id:
Wow 15 years imprisonment for screwing around with the phones IMEI? Child molesters get less time I think. Heaven forbid you out smart the system or get by because you got scamed. Got to love the laws that protect big companies, but theres nothing that protects the consumer from T-Mobile from blocking a phone that exchanged hands to a unknowingly customer. Outstanding :good:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mrbmg:
And this my friend is what's wrong with our penal system.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jonathan3579:
Absolutely nothing changed for me when I switched to Straight Talk. The only thing that was affected was those crappy T-Mobile add-ons.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] dannyyyyy:
Call tmobile up
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] joshnichols189:
T-Mobile won't do anything for you if the phone is reported stolen.

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] funziebear:
Straight talk 45 bucks can't beat it ,
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] lazarat:
Okay so what is the best way to protect yourself from tmobile blocking your phone? In most cases the phone works when you purchase it but it gets blocked after one month or so. Doesnt the phone automatically register on your account? How is it possible they still block it knowing that a different customer is using it and not the one whose account is in bad standing?

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mrmako777:
Best way is before you buy said phone, call T-Mobile and have em check the imei number. If its good, you're golden. If not, tell the seller you'll pass
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] JesseMT4G:
Reasons like this is why I would never buy a phone off CL. Just way to risky and the old adage goes; if its to good to be true, it usually is.

Sorry man, I personally would unlock it and sell it for another carrier or another good option is to use it on straight talk like one other mentioned.

Good luck!

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] lazarat:
The problem with craigslist is that the phone gets blocked AFTER you purchase it. So even if you call tmobile and verify the imei still they block it cuz the seller can just call them after a week say he lost his phone files an insurance claim pays $80 gets a new phone and long story short he sells it to u for 500 and gets a new one for 80 and yours gets blocked. Iphone for example knows who the owner is immediately once you set up with itunes while with this phone there is no way to register it cuz if somebody has your imei number all they need to do is call tmobile give the imei number give their account number report it as stolen and your phone gets blocked lol and those tmobile parazites do not do anything about this.

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] redhooka:
Meet at the T-Mobile store and have the phone transferred to your account on the spot before the seller leaves. Scammers will refuse to meet at the carriers store.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] RonnyT24:
Just to be sure... So even if the phone is blocked on Tmobile a straight Talk Tmobile sim will still work? Or do you have to get a att sim? The wife might be in the same boat soon...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] funziebear:
Att sim

You still get decent speeds 5-11 download and 500-1 upload
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] whatsitsnamenow:
You can but the phone must be sim unlocked first
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] lazarat:
I would love to see somebody sue tmobile for this **** cuz its their fault. It almost never happens with att phones cuz it costs $200 to get this phone replaced via insurance claim if you declare it lost+att system automatically recognizes the device to your account as soon as you put your sim card while tmobile suck when it comes to this. I am sure if some victim of this crap sues them then tmobile would get a lesson!

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] joshnichols189:
There's nothing to sue them for. Buying a phone off of CL is at your own risk.

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] lazarat:
Give me your imei number i can call them say my phone was stolen give your imei number and your phone gets blocked. Still Nothing to sue them about?? Dont you feel that it is stupid of them to just blacklist a phone without checking who is the current owner of the phone?

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] redhooka:
Until the national blacklist goes live, then it will not work on any carrier.

Cell Phone Companies Break Evil Streak with Promise of Stolen-Phone Blacklist
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] htc fan89:
Then you just sell it to a Canadian lol
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] joshnichols189:
No. I wouldn't give a **** who owns the phone if I was T-Mobile. If it was stolen from an EIP plan it wasn't paid for so I'm not going to allow it on the network. Anyone can claim a phone stolen on any network if they sell it on CL so I'm not sure why you think it is unique to T-Mobile. If you want to buy off of CL you run the risk of that happening and you are responsible. If you want to buy the phone off contract for cheaper that's great but there's a risk you are taking.

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And how dumb do you think T-Mobile is? They know what the IMEI of the phone on your account is so they'll know if you give them a different one that was never on your account.

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] lazarat:
Dude do you even realize what dumb logic you have? Phones are merchandise. Every merchandise can have many owners during its lifetime. Your dumb logic says that tmobile phones can only have one owner during the whole lifetime. P.S you must be one of those dullheads working for tmobile :)

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] joshnichols189:
Do you even read? If someone pays $150 for the phone on an EIP plan then CANCELS or doesn't pay the rest of the phone, it is and should be considered STOLEN. It was NOT paid for therefore it is stolen. Learn how to read before you insult someone.

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] lazarat:
I totally agree on that but what i am saying is that the moment the phone shows in the system that it us being used by some other account holder then that phone should no longer be considered property of the first time owner of the phone. If tmobile wants the money then let them hire a collection agency just like paypal does or they are too cheap and instead they choose to do things the f up way? Again, att almost never has such problems. I have not heard any att user saying he ourchased a phone on cl which later got blacklisted all of a sudden.

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] whatsitsnamenow:
They actually do now. I can sell you my Att galaxy s3 today. 1 week later i can report my phone as stolen. I pay the deductible and get a new phone and you get a blacklisted phone.

I don't think there is a way to this kind of fraud.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] joshnichols189:
I'm glad we could go back to being more orderly. The problem is, AT&T doesn't sell phones in the same way T-Mobile does with Value Plans so they will never have this problem. I get what you are saying, I really do and no I do no think it is fair but the fact of the matter is the phone is stolen from T-Mobile either way.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] deviusdragger:
I just wanted to say that Lazarat is an uninformed troll trying to sound like he knows what he's talking about and has found a miraculous way to block and keep phones from being blocked on T-Mo. There you have it ladies and gents, now lazarat go and start advertising your services on craigslist. dumas
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] funziebear:
I think he is talking aboutvhow sprint and verizon do it, if that phone is in ur account they wont black list it, some people buy ****y phones and transfer and sell their fancy phones
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] joshnichols189:
What are you talking about? Verizon will damn well blacklist a phone if it's reported stolen even if it's active on another account.

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] whatsitsnamenow:
They don't blacklist phone that's already active on another account. When you report your phone is stolen, it must be active on your account or at least not associated with any other account.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] lazarat:
What are you even talking about you morron? I simply tried to help the op and others like him that might be in the same situation. The troll is you cuz your comments have nothing to do with the topic so gtfo.

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Exactly my point!

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] funziebear:
No they dont obviously u r on a gsm network , u cant deactivate a phone not on ur account so how would you even activate a phone if its still on another account
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] joshnichols189:
Are you both serious? I had Verizon for four years if my phone was stolen and was activated on another account the ESN would be blacklisted if I reported it stolen.

If a phone with a certain ESN was on my account and then it was activated on another account they would blacklist the ESN. It happened to me twice when I tried to buy phones off of CL.

So because I'm on a GSM network means I've never had Verizon?

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] whatsitsnamenow:
It can't happen the way you describe it. They (robbers) cannot activate a phone that is still active. The phone must first be deactivated by the owner or by Verizon themself.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] joshnichols189:
Why would someone try to sell an activated phone? The phone was deactivated, sold to someone else, and then reported stolen.

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] lazarat:
You either are a total troll or you simply lack the required intelligence to have a logical conversation. Read what your previous post said. You are contradicting yourself but anyways thank you. was very nice hearing what you had to say. Bye now.

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] whatsitsnamenow:
Lol. Reread you last sentence.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] joshnichols189:
Well we've already established in this thread that you clearly lack the ability to read as well. Where did I contradict myself? If a phone was activated on my account then activated on another account, it would be blacklisted if I reported it stolen. The phone has to be deactivated from my account before it can be activated on another account, obviously.

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I can read, thanks. If I deactivate a phone from my account and sell it to someone I can report it stolen whether or not someone else has activated it.

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] lazarat:
Dude seriously you are hilarious! If you deactivate your phone from your account and then it gets activated on somebody's else account nobody gives a **** about who you are or what you say! Is that crystal clear? If not go take care of sheeps, phones are not for you;)

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] joshnichols189:
Oh yeah, tell that to all the people getting scammed on CL for T-Mobile phones.

It's happened to me and it obviously hasn't happened to you so you really have nothing to base your claims off of.

I like your insults though, feel good insulting someone over the internet?

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Xanatos57:
Because we all know the world's brightest and most socially accepted people operate on CL...

Simple common sense rules regarding CL:

Don't buy anything electronic that requires input from a third party

Don't buy vehicles unless you are or you know a very good mechanic

Don't give anyone money until you've inspected the product

Don't meet somewhere sketchy

Don't use CL unless there's no other practical options
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] lazarat:
no insults at all, but if you felt insulted i guess you got your own valid reasons which means that maybe you gotta stop making dumb statements.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] joshnichols189:
Good one, or maybe you can stop pretending like you know what you're talking about when you're arguing with someone who has experienced it.

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] deviusdragger:
Everybody make way for lazarat the phone guru!!! A bag of hammers has more intellect than than you buddy of mine. You say you try to help the op, but with what? Beyond stupid information that you have no clue on how the system even works! Let's do this, let's become friends and I'll let you buy me an ice cream. And then we can discuss about how you don't actually posses the brain cells to even make educated guesses, let alone give out "helpful" information! Anywho, op just let your mom use the phone till it gets blocked or she gets bored of it .
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] thatg:
I was ready to get a Tmobile galaxy s3 on Craigslist until I found this thread. I had no idea they were doing this with gsm phones. I thought it was just CDMA phones. If I go with them to the Tmobile store to confirm the phone isn't blacklisted what's to stop them from claiming the phone lost or stolen, or not paying their bill in the future. I think I may be able to buy one from eBay for around $450 but I've seen some go for $380 on craigslist
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] lazarat:
Even if you buy on ebay they can stop paying the bill 45later and you cannot open ebay buyer protection anymore. Simply call tmobile when you ourchase it and ask them to activate the phone on your line. They will out a note you wont have any problems. Good luck.

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Pig Vomit:
Enough of the accusations and name calling. Geez.

Some simple advice.

If buying off Craigslist, insist on getting a picture/photocopy of the seller's driver license. Also get the license plate of whatever car he drives. Also insist on a receipt of some sort.....it could be handwritten and signed on a napkin. Take his photo at the scene. Any legit seller should not have any problems with this, and if they question you as to why you want this stuff, tell him. If they still object, walk away.

If you have this info, if the phone gets blacklisted due to the seller falsely reporting it stolen, you have evidence for a criminal case against him as well as a small claims case against him. The carriers won't blacklist for stolen (I think) without a police report, so he could be prosecuted for filing a false report.

Some simple common sense precautions can avoid putting yourself in these situations. Live and learn.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] lazarat:
WOW what a GREAT help buddy! Left me speechless!(lmao)!!

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] deviusdragger:
Dude you need to understand that even if they call to activate that phone on their account, it can still get blocked because the original purchaser of that phone either stopped making payments on it, or had their account cancelled for non payment. And as for insurance you only have 30 days to claim a phone lost or stolen through them from the last day of use of the phone. You know what's worse than a troll...... lazarat :)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] joshnichols189:
Much more help than your trolling.

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] snysa:
Please Advice

So this is my story:

I bought S3 from CL and checked it on T-mobile store. The young lady there (looks little inexperienced to me, like me) told me that it is clean and I can use my prepaid T-mobile sim. Then I saw this thread and to be sure called T-mobile customer service. They told me that phone with this IMEI number is not activated and it is not in the system even I was calling from the same phone (S3) using my prepaid sim. So what does it means? It is stolen from the store and they (T-mobile) yet to found it (may happen in 1-3 months)? If yes what are my options?

Thanks in advance.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] funziebear:
Could have been boughy straight up or a sim was never inserted into it weird but hope for the best
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] snysa:
I doubt that it was bought straight up as the seller doesn't have a receipt. What does it mean (good or bad) - sim was never inserted. Sorry for the noobs question.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] funziebear:
Im just saying if a sim was never inserted the imei was never registered till u added urs, it could go either way good or bad just hope for the best as no one besides who u bought it knows its history
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] snysa:
So what I am understanding is that after inserting/using my sim the imei got registered, but i called T-mobile customer service after 2 days of using my sim in that phone and i called from the same phone, when they told me that this imei is not in there system.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] snysa:
Can anybody please advise.

Thanks.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] grumpygx:
What if the phone was paid in full. Is there any chance the phone will be blocked?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] joshnichols189:
If the person wants to report it stolen and claim insurance, sure.

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] redhooka:
You should be fine. It's not in their system because it was never activated on a monthly plan. If you switched from prepaid to a contract it would be activated and added to their system. Simply inserting a SIM does not activate the phone in their system, it just enables you to use the phone.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] snysa:
Thanks for the reassurance. Is there any possibility (in my case) that the phone was stolen from the store and T-mobile people will find it later and block it.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] lazarat:
You know such stuff so well. Do you practise it a lot by selling on craigslist or you simply like to troll on xda?

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] joshnichols189:
Good one dude, it's called common sense. Anyone with a brain can see how easy it is for someone to do this to others.

But keep acting like I'm the one trolling when I'm actually posting useful stuff.

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] funziebear:
You two should get a room haha all these post all u u do is argue just ignore each other
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] five40:
Straight Talk throttles after 2GB. It's a known fact!

How on earth are you using 12 - 15GB monthly.

I'm balling BS on that!!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] funziebear:
Not true I used 8gigs last month
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Radsolutionz:
there is nothing wrong with the phone, its perfect 10/10, im willing to include a used 32gb micro sd card if the price is right. or i have a new sealed 16 gb sd card, im switching carriers, i bought the phone outright for 520.00. I am a true believer in being honest, what goes around comes around. give me a best offer, pm me or wutever, or email me @ Radsolutionz@gmail.com i only used the phone about 2 weeks..
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] funziebear:
Why don't you post in the market section? With pictures and proof of ownership? Just saying this isn't the place to do it
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] percykwong:
Craigslisters.. ugh.

It's very true about Craigslist. Here's my experience.. An entertaining read if you're cynical (like me). I've given up on anything craigslist. Buyer beware unfortunately. The other option is to use your credit card and do a chargeback if there's an issue. Just do it through Paypal and of course, make sure you list the SN and IMEI of the device in the notes on the transaction. Also list the terms in the notes on the Paypal. Accepting money for a fraudulent transaction is definitely considered fraud and can be fought quite successfully in court. Of course, it'll probably never even need to go down that path.

Just google my blog and look up "craigslist" in my blog search if you want to read about my Craigslist experiences. That site just needs to be shut down. It's the US version of 419 scams in my opinion.

Cheers.

-Percy Kwong
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] aristo2jzgte:
Anybody that has a tmobile sgs3 blocked imei. The only way to get it unblock, if you know someone that works for Samsung! Tmobile does not block imei. Tmobile reports stolen/unpaid phones to samsung and samsung will block the imei on that phone!!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] percykwong:
I heard it was possible to change IMEI.

I've heard of people doing it so I know it's possible, but there must be a piece of software that does it. I've never had the need / or desire to do it, but it probably exists.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] titaneds73:
for those that want to buy phones i use swappa.com and never had problems,they verify the imei before they post the phone and you are protected under pay pal which is the only way to purchase or sell phones on that site and no hidden fees unlike ebay.

hope this helps someone.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] funziebear:
This is for sure a good way some prices are high but if you wait one will pop up at decent price
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] knite75:
Hello,

I'm a noob.

I would like to buy a T-Mobile off of Craigslist.

What's the best way to protect myself from all these unfortunate scenarios?

Ask buyer for proof that phone has completely been paid off to T-Mobile?

Thank you in advance.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mrbmg:
Have them meet you at the T-Mobile store to verify the phone then pay and go..
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stevemoffler:
It force closes when I run it anyone have any ideas how I can root with out a pc for my sister in law

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[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stopro:
Mate z4root doesn't work on sgs2 somewhere here wos how to root without PC

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[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stevemoffler:
Thanks for the timely responses guys!

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