Motorola devices are usually praised for their simplicity because they are very easy to manage and the user doesn’t need to know everything about phones to make them work. But it can happen that as the rest of the devices get blacklisted, they are now unable to connect to the network outside the house and make or receive calls.
To avoid that, we have created this guide so you can know how to prevent a blacklisted status on your phone. We also want to explain how you can unblacklist Motorola devices with bad ESN and IMEI with the best tool available, called ESNDoctor. Follow the instructions we will provide you later on in this article and unlock this phone now.
Can I still Make Calls if my Motorola is Locked?
No, the Motorola phone won’t be able to use any carrier or new SIM card to do calls, send messages, or have a network connection as the lock restricts those functions as part of the blacklist status. It doesn’t matter what type of plan or what kind of cell phone coverage you have (4G, 5G, CDMA, GSM), the cellular signal and network will be completely disabled all around the world until you remove the carrier blacklist lock.
Blacklisted IMEI codes can be reported on that list because of fraud, the balance is owed, the owner is missing payments, or the phones were marked as lost or stolen. Depending on the type of report you have, the carrier can help you directly unlock it, so first check the status, know why it was reported, and then see if it is really possible to unlock it with them or not.
Who has access to the IMEI Blacklist Database?
All the carriers in the US (Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, and US Cellular, for example) and mobile carriers outside the country have access to the international blacklist database, and they can create or eliminate IMEI numbers that have been reported before. This list is under the GSMA association program and comprises at least 48 countries that can view and register mobile devices.
Check the IMEI Number and Blacklist Status Online
To check if the phone is blacklisted and check the reason behind the report, you can go to online pages like CTIA’s Stolen Phone Checker or IMEI24.com, then input the IMEI number of the Motorola device, and it will show right away if it is a blacklisted phone. Once you know the reason, you can either unlock it with the carrier or use third-party apps like ESNDoctor to clean up the report quickly.
These pages are free to use and not limited at all so you can check the status of multiple devices without issues. Another advantage is that they can also tell you what carrier you have if you forget or want to call them directly to clean the IMEI. In short, they can provide you with a lot of info so you can be aware of the report, the carrier, and the country of the phone you just got.
Can the carrier Unblacklist Motorola Phones that were Reported Lost or Stolen?
Keep in mind that if you get a lost or stolen report on the device, then it will not be possible to unlock the blacklisted Motorola device with the carrier, and you will have to do it with online tools. Luckily, ESNDoctor is here to assist you and clean that mobile phone, regardless of the type of report or network block it has.
Will my Phone be Permanently Blacklisted?
No, the phone won’t be permanently blacklisted if you use the ESNDoctor method, so if you already know why it was locked and don’t want to waste any more time with the carrier provider, then bring it here. Also, remember that our unlock process is permanent, so the IMEI won’t be locked again in the future, and you will be able to enjoy the freedom of having a clean phone without paying.
Fix your Blacklisted IMEI with ESNDoctor
To fix bad IMEI or ESN mobile phones, go to the top of this guide and click on the blue button that says “Unlock your Phone.” Once you are there, please fill in the information that the server is requesting, such as the name, email, model (this process works on Android devices, like Motorola, Samsung Galaxy, and Apple devices), and IMEI number of the equipment.
After that, check your mail and look for the unlock code or access key so you can register on our website and follow the instructions to clean the report right there. When the process is done, restart your phone for a few minutes and either check the calls or use the IMEI checker page to look for the status. If it is clean, you can close everything and use the device normally again.
If I Purchase a Phone that is Locked, what Should I Do?
You can return the phone and ask for a refund, or if you are already here, unlock the device using ESNDoctor. In this case, it’s not like the phone is useless, but if you want to take advantage of the phone’s features but the lock is in the way, then don’t hesitate anymore; remove the status online with this tool today!
Unlock your Motorola Device with just the IMEI Number
Everything we need to know about your phone is in the IMEI, so make sure the information you enter is correct. To do this, check the IMEI number of your Motorola by dialing *#06# or going directly to settings. This is a 15-digit code containing the equipment’s model and serial number, along with the country of origin and what carrier it is connecting to.
Once the server has the IMEI number, it will access the blacklist database, look for it, and delete it, so the restrictions can be disabled. This process doesn’t take much of your time, and once it’s done, it won’t show again on this list unless it was by mistake or you had issues with the payments, but if that happens, you can just use our tool again and unlock it right away.
Once the Motorola is unlocked, can I also use it with other Carriers?
Yes, ESNDoctor also has the option to clean carrier locks that prevent the user from connecting to other networks. The process for this is similar to the one we described here, but the result will be the same: a phone that works without restrictions and is ready to be used at any time!