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iphone 4s 'no services' problem

  • 13-12-2013 6:34pm
    #1
    EoghanB97
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭


    Hello. I am looking to buy an iphone 4s from someone, everything is fine but they are saying that when they put there sim in the phone it says 'no services' at the top so they cant make texts or calls. If i buy the phone will fixing this be a problem or can it be fixed easily at a store when i get a new sim? Help would be greatly appreciated thanks. btw the network is 3


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  • #2
    guil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,497 ✭✭✭✭guil


    Is it possible they are in a place with no signal or else it could be reported stolen so will never work in Ireland.


  • #3
    EoghanB97
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭EoghanB97


    no its constant wherever they are, and i'd be extremely surprised if its been reported stolen. Do you think if i get it unlocked to a different network and get a new sim it would work?


  • #4
    nava
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,739 ✭✭✭nava


    EoghanB97 wrote: »
    no its constant wherever they are, and i'd be extremely surprised if its been reported stolen. Do you think if i get it unlocked to a different network and get a new sim it would work?


    Why are you extremely surprised if its been reported stolen? Sound like phone is been block by provider because owner was not paying bills when in contract or or insurance company in most cases reported stolen and claiming from insurance company.

    As said above if it's barred it will never work with an Irish SIM.


  • #5
    brophs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,323 ✭✭✭brophs


    It sounds to me like it's been blacklisted (i.e. reported stolen or lost). To be safe I'd suggest getting a sim card from each network and trying it before you buy. But be very wary.


  • #6
    EoghanB97
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭EoghanB97


    because i know the person and would not expect it of them. Thanks for your help though :)


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  • #7
    nava
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,739 ✭✭✭nava


    EoghanB97 wrote: »
    because i know the person and would not expect it of them. Thanks for your help though :)

    Did they own the phone or did they purchase 2nd hand?


  • #8
    EoghanB97
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭EoghanB97


    investigated the situation further turns out they have bought it second hand. Not going to take the risk. Thanks for all who helped


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