How to check smartphone

[Wonder_why]

How to check smartphone are not knock off or counterfeit, only if is the Sub phone will have provider icon on the phone.

[Wonder_why]

I have bought Note 7 last year through Freedom  trade in my Blackberry got $200 for it and later Note 7 recall give back the phone sad face 

[will13am]

Lol, I wouldn't pay big bucks for a carrier phone.  No redeeming qualities in either the Korean twins.  Between boot loop lawsuits and roman candles, what's the fascination with those phones anyways?  

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The seller text me back the have someone interested also but I was at the destination, sound very fishes to me, thanks for all your times and reply, I like to take you out for beers .

[Nsk143]

You should wait if seller not willing to provide bill of purchase then I won't buy it that's how am I

[Wonder_why]

Or I waited for the Note 8 release buy direct from Samsung and might get some bonus 

[Nsk143]

Agreed with @will13am
When I purchase I either take a proper bill of purchase or make them meet at carrier store who ever they purchase it to verify its not under tab or something.

[Wonder_why]

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@will13am wrote:

From what I have read online, buying phones on Kijiji is very iffy.  A lot end up in the blacklist after purchase.

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I am aver of it from Kijiji, very caution to deal at kijiji, I try RDF all asking over price for S8 plus

[Nsk143]

They are third party carrier dealer seller should have some paper work ask them that they can cover there personal details you just want to see it or you need a screenshot of bill of purchase and seller and blackout their personal details like name number address. It's good to be have for warranty issues.

[will13am]

From what I have read online, buying phones on Kijiji is very iffy.  A lot end up in the blacklist after purchase.

[Wonder_why]

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@Nsk143 wrote:
U mean wireless wave ?

Yes Wireless Wave got reply, do there sell phone with contract ?

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[Nsk143]

U mean wireless wave ?

[Wonder_why]

I did request the original receipt the purchase of the phone, the seller reply, he/she bought the phone from wireless, I am very caution of buying the phone, the price tags is not cheap anymore now day, thanks for all your reply Bro 

[Nsk143]

It's a i am using it right now its a good device. I really like it.

[Wonder_why]

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@Nsk143 wrote:
Also If I am you i would ask the seller to provide bill of purchase or at least copy of it or screenshot. S8 plus its not a cheap phone. I have a s8 plus too bought from kijiji too but with orignal bill of purchase:)

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I know is not cheap the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus, the seller asking $850,

I did purchase Note 4 three years ago and I would like to upgrade my phone, the money I am saving with PM  

[Wonder_why]

Yes the phone 

ESN / IMEI: 357759080008618

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Blacklisted		Not Indicated  This device does not appear to be globally blacklisted.
Activation Status		Clear  Device appears to be activation ready.

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Funny I drove to meet the seller, arrived at the destination and later he/she text me I have someone intersted on the phone, is that okay.

I text back I am at the Gas station waiting for you and did not show up, I feel little bit fishes 

[Nsk143]

Also If I am you i would ask the seller to provide bill of purchase or at least copy of it or screenshot. S8 plus its not a cheap phone. I have a s8 plus too bought from kijiji too but with orignal bill of purchase:)

[Nsk143]

O ok

Public mobile imei check its not reliable as I heard its only Check if phone will work or not

But if you checked that imei on swappa esn and if its clean then its not blacklisted or stolen. I alway check on swappa.
As you mentioned you Checked on Google and other imei checker so far phone is clean

[Wonder_why]

This afternoon I try to meet the guy's from kijiji to buy S8 Plus, I have chat at the text messages few times and ask the seller the IMEI number and try to check the phone IMEI through here at PM site and run the check, come out the messages ( We are unable to find your device. Please ensure you have entered the correct IMEI before contacting of purchase for more information. Your device has not been reported as lost or stolen. )

here the IMEI number the seller have provide me ( 357759080008618 )

I even search from Google and check  ( Your device has not been reported as lost or stolen or blacklisted ) 

[Nsk143]

Heres few reliable ones
https://www.google.ca/search?safe=active&client=ms-android-samsung&source=android-browser&ei=afNaWe3...

[xCameron94x]

You'll need to use an IMEI checker. The IMEI # is what is used to identify a phone

[Nsk143]

For blacklist status
I use swappa esn Google that

[xCameron94x]

you can use this as a refrence, but will depend if its an iOS or Android. If its android you will need to know the IMEI #

http://www.wikihow.com/Identify-if-Your-Phone-Is-an-Original-or-a-Clone