Can we use blacklisted imei to activate phone ?

[maxshah]

Just question I Google it but not right answer coming up so I might as well ask here.

I have 2 blacklisted iPhone 5s [ bought from craigslist thought would be good deal after month they went blacklisted ]
1 is Verizon
2 is T-Mobile can I use R Sim to Activate and use on T-Mobile or it won't work?

Thanks for help

[rafa_apm]

yes, if they are not icloud protected you can activate the t-mobile with the r-sim and use it, the verizon I dont know xd

[Saharatw]

After Nov 30, 2013. I was found many iPhone restore to iOS 7.x can not activate to home screen. Alway asking to contract Apple support. Even before restore the phone can work full function and no iCloud (FMi) feature enable. What are they call? "BlackList or what"

Please advice,,,

[maxshah]

Originally Posted by rafa_apm

yes, if they are not icloud protected you can activate the t-mobile with the r-sim and use it, the verizon I dont know xd

Kool Thanks so much for info
And no they are not protected to Find My Phone so it should be working fine
just last Q With R Sim will my LTE work or no LTE or 4g ?