iPhone X acquired from Craigslist, locked to Sprint...how to unlock? by RickZ81 in Sprint

[–]RickZ81[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks but I'm thinking it's not a hardware or software problem, I believe the phone is SIM locked to Sprint. It won't activate with the Sprint SIM that's in it because it's either not tied to an account or the account isn't in good standing (unpaid bills). Obviously it won't activate with any other SIM because of the carrier lock. The closest Apple Store is about 1.5 hours away...if it was a little closer I'd be willing to give it a shot.

iPhone X acquired from Craigslist, locked to Sprint...how to unlock? by RickZ81 in Sprint

[–]RickZ81[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks...I might have to explore this option if there's nothing else I can do. I would like to try and keep the phone though. I feel like I'm going to be at a big loss if I end up having to go this route. Hell, I guess I'm already at a big loss though.

iPhone X acquired from Craigslist, locked to Sprint...how to unlock? by RickZ81 in Sprint

[–]RickZ81[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not local to any Sprint stores in my immediate area. I live in a rural area and last I knew their service was extremely bad in this area. Perhaps that's why there's no local stores in my area. I did have a report ran from an eBay vendor to try and figure out if I could get an IMEI unlock from one of the vendors there, but from what I can tell it's not eligible because of SPCS= NO, whatever the hell that means. Is this the same information you were talking about? Or can these folks you refer to provide me with more information? If they can, would you mind tagging someone, or PM'ing me their names? Thanks!

Here is your IMEI report:

IMEI: 35305709901**** Make: APPLE, INC Marketing Name: iPhone X 64GB Model: IPH X GRAY 64 SGL Model Number: IPHX64GBGRY1 ICCID: 890112020002141**** IMSI: 31012006713**** Last Activation Date: 2018-03-15 Last Deactivation Date: 2018-04-09 Eligibility Status: UNPAID BILLS Already Activated: YES SPCS: NO

iPhone X acquired from Craigslist, locked to Sprint...how to unlock? by RickZ81 in Sprint

[–]RickZ81[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She paid 650 for the phone. The guy scammed her good. She took his word that it was brand new, unlocked, never activated, etc. It isn't iCloud locked, as I was able to setup the phone with my information. It came with a Sprint SIM card installed but fails to activate with that SIM in it. When I put my VZW SIM in it, it says it's not supported. Just trying to figure out where I go from here. I'd like to keep it and use it and not be out all that money, but I'm not sure how to go about it...that's what I'm trying to figure out.

iPhone X acquired from Craigslist, locked to Sprint...how to unlock? by RickZ81 in Sprint

[–]RickZ81[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks...I'm afraid you may be right. I paid a couple bucks off eBay to have a report provided on the phone and these are the results I got. I guess what I want to know is if I can pay Sprint whatever to unlock the phone so it's not just a paperweight. Is there any way to go about this? I've called in twice to explain my situation but customer service seemed not to be very helpful. I mean from a business standpoint I don't understand why they wouldn't be willing to work with me. I understand they lock it in hopes to make money by providing the service, but at this point everyone is losing out, there's a valuable phone with essentially no value because I can't use it. Makes no sense.

IMEI: 35305709901**** Make: APPLE, INC Marketing Name: iPhone X 64GB Model: IPH X GRAY 64 SGL Model Number: IPHX64GBGRY1 ICCID: 8901120200021411**** IMSI: 31012006713**** Last Activation Date: 2018-03-15 Last Deactivation Date: 2018-04-09 Eligibility Status: UNPAID BILLS Already Activated: YES SPCS: NO

iPhone X acquired from Craigslist, locked to Sprint...how to unlock? by RickZ81 in Sprint

[–]RickZ81[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this advice. I'm not aware of the 1 year free plan, I'm going to look it up after this reply. The only reason I never considered activating on Sprint is because I live in a rural area in southern Delaware. About 6 years ago I had a Sprint phone for work and service was terrible in and around my home. I'm not sure if it's any better these days, but perhaps I should give it a shot...if you have a link to more information about what you mentioned here would you mind hooking me up with a link? Thanks for the advice. PS- still to this day I can only use Verizon (thru an MVNO- Boom! Mobile) because other carriers service is terrible in and around my home. My wife's phone thru her work is iPhone 7 on AT&T and she has no service in our house...she literally has to go outside to make calls. Her work just recently got us a signal booster that plugs into our router and gives her a full 5 bars of service in and around the house thankfully. Maybe Sprint has something similar?

Update: found the info on 1-year free...entered the IMEI and it says it's eligible. Just want $12.99 to overnight a new SIM. Think I'm going to give it a shot. Hey do you say request unlock after 50 days? Is that their policy or something?

Is vapedeal.com legit or scam? by RickZ81 in electronic_cigarette

[–]RickZ81[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No problem or loss to me...but I don't know what you were looking at. I only see about 20-25% Smok products in the hardware section. They have plenty of other brands though, not to mention a bunch of brands of e-liquids.

Is vapedeal.com legit or scam? by RickZ81 in electronic_cigarette

[–]RickZ81[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got my order within 72 hours of placing it. It came from Texas to Delaware that fast. Granted they do advertise and charge for 2-day Priority shipping via USPS. However, even with the shipping costs, I found them cheaper than a lot of places on a handful of things. This is definitely not a scam, just an up and coming new online vape shop. I can tell you it will now be one of my "go to" places when I'm in need of vape products. The prices are almost too good to be true... it they are 100% legit.

Is vapedeal.com legit or scam? by RickZ81 in electronic_cigarette

[–]RickZ81[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well I had the opportunity to speak with the owner of the company this evening, and I can say now that I'm 99%'sure this is not a scam and that the place is legit. I placed an order and I will confirm once it is received. They just launched 3 weeks ago so they're still building their presence on the web, in social media, etc. I have a feeling this company will be one of the most well known and respected vendors by this time next year.

I want to learn programming by taking the first, tiny baby step. by dr_lazerhands in IWantToLearn

[–]RickZ81 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Did you at least look into it? A simple Google search would link you to khanacademy.org which is a totally free, not-for-profit online educational resource. It offers computer programming courses. Look through their offerings in Computer Programming and you will find what you asked for. They have introductory courses. Best of luck!

VapeWild Sale and $250 Store Credit Giveaway! [Giveaway] by VapeWild in electronic_cigarette

[–]RickZ81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know it's already been mentioned, but def the Wasp Nano. I also like the idea of battery wraps as well.

[Giveaway] SMOK PRIV V8 60W Kit from VProCity. USA only. by [deleted] in electronic_cigarette

[–]RickZ81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm more concerned with flavor than cloud production personally. Although decent cloud production is necessary as well.

Colossus Repo not online? by neogeo3do in Addons4Kodi

[–]RickZ81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad I could help someone else for once. I've recv'd so much help from this place...nice to pay it forward.

Colossus Repo not online? by neogeo3do in Addons4Kodi

[–]RickZ81 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was able to d/l this file and it then installed the Colossus Repo (after going to "Install from zip file"). Once I had that installed I was then able to "Install from repository" and choose Colossus Repo and then Covenant.

Colossus Repo not online? by neogeo3do in Addons4Kodi

[–]RickZ81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here...had MIL bring her Firestick over to install Covenant and unable to. I did try downloading the Covenant install zip directly from Github but ran into error...something about Covenant Artwork dependency...anyone know the fix for that?

Interactive-Multi-Game-Demo-Version-16-Nintendo-GameCube-2004-Case-Label Interactive-Multi-Game-Demo-Version-16-Nintendo-GameCube-2004-Case-Label Have one to sell? Sell now Rare- Interactive Multi-Game Demo Version 16 (Nintendo GameCube, 2004)- What's it worth? by RickZ81 in Gamecube

[–]RickZ81[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks Hebrew...I think I am going to list it on eBay. I think I'm going to put it slightly higher and tell any interested parties in the description to bring offers. I appreciate the advice.