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What information should you request from a seller to verify the status of the latest iPhone when only a stock photo is provided and the seller says it's unlocked?
What information should you request from a seller to verify the status of the latest iPhone when only a stock photo is provided and the seller says it's unlocked?
- User manual
- Purchase receipt
- IMEI number (correct)
- Home address
What should you do if a seller claims their iPhone 16 Pro Max is unlocked to any carriers?
What should you do if a seller claims their iPhone 16 Pro Max is unlocked to any carriers?
Request the IMEI for verification.
What does it mean if a phone is carrier locked?
What does it mean if a phone is carrier locked?
- The phone can only be used with Wi-Fi.
- The phone can be used with any network provider.
- The phone is exclusive to a specific network provider's services. (correct)
- The phone is available for global use.
Unlocked phones are considered less desirable than carrier locked phones.
Unlocked phones are considered less desirable than carrier locked phones.
Which carrier is mentioned as having a higher value for locked phones?
Which carrier is mentioned as having a higher value for locked phones?
A phone purchased directly from brand stores like Apple or Samsung is typically __________.
A phone purchased directly from brand stores like Apple or Samsung is typically __________.
How long does Verizon require a customer to wait before they consider their phone unlocked?
How long does Verizon require a customer to wait before they consider their phone unlocked?
What should a buyer know if the seller is offering a sealed brand new iPhone?
What should a buyer know if the seller is offering a sealed brand new iPhone?
Sellers usually provide accurate information regarding the carrier of the device for sale.
Sellers usually provide accurate information regarding the carrier of the device for sale.
What happens to blacklisted devices in terms of carrier usage?
What happens to blacklisted devices in terms of carrier usage?
What is considered almost blacklisted under At&T's new policy?
What is considered almost blacklisted under At&T's new policy?
What indicates that a phone may be stolen?
What indicates that a phone may be stolen?
A phone with a tampered seal on the box is considered brand new.
A phone with a tampered seal on the box is considered brand new.
Match the carrier with its description regarding device locking:
Match the carrier with its description regarding device locking:
Why might purchasing a carrier-locked device be risky?
Why might purchasing a carrier-locked device be risky?
Demo Unit has all the capabilities and features of a regular phone.
Demo Unit has all the capabilities and features of a regular phone.
Google Locked/FRP devices are generally easier to bypass than iCloud Locked devices.
Google Locked/FRP devices are generally easier to bypass than iCloud Locked devices.
What's the status of the device when you see in the description, "This is my work laptop", "This my work phone", or "Our company issued this laptop and we are upgrading".
What's the status of the device when you see in the description, "This is my work laptop", "This my work phone", or "Our company issued this laptop and we are upgrading".
What's the carrier of this device?
What's the carrier of this device?
What lock does this phone have?
What lock does this phone have?