Cell Phones Overview and Market Insights

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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?

  • 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?

Request the IMEI for verification.

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.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which carrier is mentioned as having a higher value for locked phones?

<p>Verizon</p> Signup and view all the answers

A phone purchased directly from brand stores like Apple or Samsung is typically __________.

<p>unlocked</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long does Verizon require a customer to wait before they consider their phone unlocked?

<p>After 60 days or 2 monthly payments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a buyer know if the seller is offering a sealed brand new iPhone?

<p>It is likely carrier locked.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sellers usually provide accurate information regarding the carrier of the device for sale.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to blacklisted devices in terms of carrier usage?

<p>They cannot be used with another carrier in the same country, it is good for wi-fi only, good for parts, no cellular capabilities like call and text</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is considered almost blacklisted under At&T's new policy?

<p>The newest and latest phones locked to At&amp;T (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What indicates that a phone may be stolen?

<p>The IMEI checker shows 'Not Activated' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A phone with a tampered seal on the box is considered brand new.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the carrier with its description regarding device locking:

<p>Verizon = Devices likely unlocked except for certain models AT&amp;T = Blacklisted newest and latest devices after number change Carrier-locked devices = Higher risk of blacklisting in the future Unlocked devices = Highly desirable when it comes to phones</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might purchasing a carrier-locked device be risky?

<p>They can be blacklisted by the carrier. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Demo Unit has all the capabilities and features of a regular phone.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Google Locked/FRP devices are generally easier to bypass than iCloud Locked devices.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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".

<p>MDM or Mobile Device Management/Remote Management or MDM locked</p> Signup and view all the answers

What's the carrier of this device?

<p>Boost</p> Signup and view all the answers

What lock does this phone have?

<p>iCloud Lock (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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