Get to know ESNDoctor’s ultimate solution for blacklisted Cricket devices! Our solution is permanent, free, and 100% online. With this easy-to-use tool, you can unlock Cricket phone’s blacklist reports in less than half an hour. We will guide you through the whole process so you can say goodbye to any restrictions inside your smartphone! Try ESNDoctor to unlock Cricket mobile devices now, and you won’t regret it!
What does it mean to Remove an IMEI Report?
It means eliminating the IMEI from the reporting database or blacklist. It is a process where you need to provide this 15-digit code along with some other information so the device can be cleaned and the cellular network can be re-established. You can unlock your device in two ways: one with your network operator (Cricket) and the second with websites that can offer unblacklist services when the phone is locked (ESNDoctor).
Why do I need the IMEI to Unlock a Cricket?
Because the IMEI is the number that gets registered on the database in the first place. The IMEI is the ID of the phone and contains all the data so it can be identified, registered, and controlled by the carrier and sometimes the manufacturer. So, when it gets blacklisted, carriers use the IMEI, and when it’s time to clean it and create an unlock request, they also need this code to ensure it’s the right one and that it complies with the unlock policies.
Can other Carrier Networks Blacklist a Device?
If the phone was purchased with them or has a plan (prepaid or postpaid), they can report it if it infringes on their policies or was reported by the user. Each carrier will only deal with their devices, meaning that if you have a code, only they can help you lock and unlock your device depending on the eligibility and the reason it got blacklisted. Other carriers cannot interfere and cannot offer an unlock service if you are not a customer.
Drawbacks of Having a Blacklisted IMEI
With a blacklisted phone, you won’t be able to connect to any Cricket network, even if your device is compatible with it, like the GSM network. Your calls and messages will be disabled as well, and the phone cannot be used with a different carrier or new SIM card, for that matter. Any SIM unlock process you might have to change carriers will be interrupted as well since there won’t be any connection, so the unlock code won’t work either.
What if the IMEI Number cannot be Unlocked?
An IMEI should be able to be unlocked if it complies with the Cricket unlock requirements. If you are not sure if the device can be unlocked or complies with their criteria, you can contact Cricket customer support and do a blacklist check to see what they can do. If your phone is eligible, continue the process with them and wait until they remove the report on the IMEI, as this could take a couple of hours or days.
If it cannot be unlocked because you don’t fulfill the unlock criteria, you can try online solutions like ESNDoctor and remove this report by yourself, whether it is a new phone or an old phone. Follow our unlock instructions and lift the network restrictions imposed by the report without any complicated eligibility requirements.
Unlock Cricket Phone from the Blacklist!
Unlock your Cricket wireless phone online with ESNDoctor. To do so, click on the blue button in this article and fill out the form with your name, email, brand (iPhone, Samsung, OnePlus, Motorola, etc.), and the Cricket wireless device’s IMEI number. When you are done, you can complete the validation registry and get the access key so your request can be sent to our servers.
The process won’t take long; internally, we will unlock your Cricket phone. In the meantime, remove the SIM card to complete your request to unblacklist. Restart the device and insert the SIM; if your phone is network unlocked as well, you can switch carriers and use any SIM of your choice. If not, just continue the process normally with the Cricket SIM card. The phone should be ready to use, and it will be clean from this list.
Can this Report Affect iPhone and Android Devices?
Yes, any blacklist report can affect both Android and iOS devices regarding the brand, age of the device, and carrier (Verizon, AT&T, Cricket). The report process and the restriction are the same, and the device unlock service with Cricket or ESNDoctor will also have the same requirements and data. It doesn’t change since both operating systems still need to carry the IMEI and comply with any communication policy.
Common Reasons for IMEI reports
The most common reasons for a blacklisted device are theft, loss, fraud, and unpaid balance. If your device is reported for any of these, the unlock requirements can change depending on it, and for the first two, you can’t do it with the carrier. Keep in mind that the blacklist was created to register lost and stolen devices, so if you are not the owner, then it will be impossible to do the cleaning process with them or any other mobile provider.
It is Easier to Clean my IMEI with Cricket or ESNDoctor?
When it comes to speed and less hassle, ESNDoctor is the best option, as we can work on any device on the same day without you having to wait for a confirmation. However, if you have the chance to do it with the carrier, it is better, as that way they can keep a registry of your device so it can avoid being reported again by mistake. At the end of the day, it depends on what method suits you the best and how you can use your phone more efficiently.
If, on the other hand, the device is second-hand or you cannot comply with any of the requirements for any reason, then at least you know there is another solution to recover your mobile network and phone plan. The goal is to unlock your phone and provide information about these restrictions, so if you want to give it a shot, ESNDoctor will be more than ready to help you in any situation for free.