Check a used phone before you buy

Whether you buy on Jiji, Instagram, Computer Village or from a friend — ask for the IMEI or serial first. One minute of checking can save the full price of the phone.

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The 5 checks

iCloud / Find My — must be OFF.
Blacklist — must be clean.
Carrier & SIM-lock — should be unlocked for your local SIM.
MDM — no remote management.
Model & purchase date — matches the seller’s story.

How to find the IMEI

Dial *#06# on the phone — the IMEI shows at once. On an iPhone you can also open Settings → General → About. On a MacBook, click → About This Mac (the serial number is listed), or check the underside of the case.

How to check a used phone before buying

Ask the seller for the IMEI (or dial *#06# on the phone).
Run an All-in-one or brand check on iserial.us.
Confirm Find My OFF, blacklist clean, unlocked, no MDM.
Compare model, storage and purchase date with the advert, then pay.

Full reports available

All-in-one (basic Info) ✅ — $0.10 · instant
Blacklist Status (gsma) — $0.05 · instant
Carrier + Sim-lock (emergency) ✅ — $0.13 · instant
MDM Status On/Off (all Models) — $0.65 · instant
Samsung Info S1 — $0.33 · instant
MacBook FMI On/Off Check [imei/Sn] — $1.17 · instant

Frequently asked questions

The seller won’t give me the IMEI — what now?

That is a red flag. A genuine seller has nothing to hide; the IMEI is not private and cannot be used to steal the phone.