iPhone 5 Bad ESN Verizon Activation - GSM-Forum

jhbalaji · 08-15-2013, 10:27

I am getting a great deal on BAD ESN Verizon iPhone 5 from a local pawn sim. I am planning to use it abroad for GSM Use.
I have few queries
1. Do I need a verizon sim to activate the iPhone after iOS7 or future iOS updates?
2. Do all the Verizon iPhone 5 are GSM unlocked???
3. Any know issues due to BAD ESN in future use with GSM Carriers abroad?

Simply I can't resist the deal.

Thank you very much for your help!

ribbentrop · 08-15-2013, 10:56

1 yes
2 no, they are locked
3 there are no issues

jhbalaji · 08-15-2013, 11:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by ribbentrop

1 yes
2 no, they are locked
3 there are no issues

1. Can't i simply activate the Verizon iPhone with another GSM Sim card after iOS update while I am abroad? Or what to do if i update and i need to activate the iPhone for GSM Use while I am abroad?
2. What models are factory unlocked for GSM use then? The model i saw is iPhone 5 (MD665LL/A)
3. Thanks

Ploy3367 · 08-17-2013, 11:01

1. Normally activation process need the original locked Sim to grant the access. Accept the unlock version will take any SIM to activate.
2. As we all know Verizon iPhone 5 will take any GSM Sim but I'm never tried on bad ESN yet.
3. no idea as never tried.

jhbalaji · 08-17-2013, 11:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ploy3367

1. Normally activation process need the original locked Sim to grant the access. Accept the unlock version will take any SIM to activate.
2. As we all know Verizon iPhone 5 will take any GSM Sim but I'm never tried on bad ESN yet.
3. no idea as never tried.

1. I am asking about activation after iOS updates, Do they still require the VERIZON SIM or any GSM SIM will do with activation after iOS Updates?

Ploy3367 · 08-17-2013, 16:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhbalaji

1. I am asking about activation after iOS updates, Do they still require the VERIZON SIM or any GSM SIM will do with activation after iOS Updates?

Yes, iPhone5 Locked to Verizon need it own SIM card to activated.

mikejones1 · 08-20-2013, 21:54

U might just need the original sim for the first activation but i have tried with other sim cards like t mobile they work fine so u should test them all.

BB-gsm · 08-22-2013, 14:33

Hello,

1) No, it will activate with any GSM sim outside US .
2) Yes, Verizon 5's are all GSM slot unlocked from the factory .
3) Nobody knows about the future .

P.S.

4) Dont forget there will be a new iPhone out in about 3 weeks .

Regards .

08-15-2013, 10:27	#1 (permalink)
jhbalaji Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4 Member: 769756 Status: Offline Sonork: Nothing Thanks Meter: 0	iPhone 5 Bad ESN Verizon Activation I am getting a great deal on BAD ESN Verizon iPhone 5 from a local pawn sim. I am planning to use it abroad for GSM Use. I have few queries 1. Do I need a verizon sim to activate the iPhone after iOS7 or future iOS updates? 2. Do all the Verizon iPhone 5 are GSM unlocked??? 3. Any know issues due to BAD ESN in future use with GSM Carriers abroad? Simply I can't resist the deal. Thank you very much for your help!

08-15-2013, 10:56	#2 (permalink)
ribbentrop No Life Poster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ukraine Age: 51 Posts: 4,616 Member: 40400 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 1,250	1 yes 2 no, they are locked 3 there are no issues

08-17-2013, 11:01	#4 (permalink)
Ploy3367 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 5 Member: 1993546 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	1. Normally activation process need the original locked Sim to grant the access. Accept the unlock version will take any SIM to activate. 2. As we all know Verizon iPhone 5 will take any GSM Sim but I'm never tried on bad ESN yet. 3. no idea as never tried.

08-20-2013, 21:54	#7 (permalink)
mikejones1 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 28 Member: 1867554 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 3	U might just need the original sim for the first activation but i have tried with other sim cards like t mobile they work fine so u should test them all.

08-22-2013, 14:33	#8 (permalink)
BB-gsm No Life Poster Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: GEORGIA,Tbilisi Posts: 3,393 Member: 75765 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 722	Hello, 1) No, it will activate with any GSM sim outside US . 2) Yes, Verizon 5's are all GSM slot unlocked from the factory . 3) Nobody knows about the future . P.S. 4) Dont forget there will be a new iPhone out in about 3 weeks . Regards .