More than 51.4 people live in Korea and the estimated number of cell phones in use is larger than 52 million. When you consider that Korea is also a leading Country in mobile manufacturing, getting a Korean simlocked iPhone or Android Smartphone is an extremely common situation.
Thankfully, there are Korea Full IMEI Check Services you can find online and find everything about any mobile.
How can I get a mobile that is Network Locked to a Korean Carrier?
The simplest answer is that you already live in Korea. But nowadays things are more complicated. When you search for a used mobile online at markets like Amazon, eBay, and Craigslist, you can find nice deals from all around the world.
A mobile that was purchased in Korea will be SIM locked to SK Telecom, KT or LG U+ network. For example, a refurbished LG G6 locked by KT can only operate with KT’s SIM Cards inside South Korea.
So, you may find a nice Korean iPhone 6 costing $200 or a Samsung Galaxy S7 around $300 on Swappa but how can you be sure if it is unlocked or not? Or maybe there are other issues with this smartphone!
And what happens if you already bought a Korean second-hand mobile and your SIM Card is not working?
What is the Korea Full IMEI Check Service
There is no need to leave things in their own fate. A Korea Full IMEI Check Tool will show you exactly what is going on with any cell phone on planet Earth.
Verified IMEI Check Providers have access to all GSM and GSX databases in the world and get you all the info you need in order to Carrier unlock your cell phone to any Network.
In these databases are stored the IMEI number of all phones. IMEI stands for International Mobile Equipment Identity and every phone has a unique IMEI.
So, the only requirement of a Korea Full IMEI Checker is the smartphone’s IMEI number and nothing else.
How to find a mobile’s IMEI number
- Dial *#06# with the phone
- iPhones: Go to Settings/General/About
- Android phones: Go to Settings/About Phone/Status
- Sometimes is written on the box of purchase
- Sometimes is written somewhere on the device
Contents of a Korea Full IMEI Check Report
Everything that can lock your Mobile is right here. Just take a look
- SIM Lock Status & Locking Carrier Identification:
Shows if a mobile is simlocked and which Wireless Network is blocking it. If you need Carrier Unlocking then this is the Telecommunications Network you will have to contact for SIM Lock Deactivation - Blacklist/CLEAN Status:
When an iPhone or Android Smartphone is reported stolen or lost or replaced or involved in fraudulent activities or if there are unpaid bills with a contract becomes blacklisted. You can’t use a blacklisted mobile with any Network inside and outside Korea even if it is unlocked.
A mobile that is not blacklisted has a CLEAN Status. - Contract Status & Financial Balance Status:
Shows if a mobile remains under contract with a previous owner, when the contract is expiring and if all bills are paid properly. - Warranty Status:
Shows if a cell phone remains under Warranty with a previous owner and when the Warranty period is over. - iCloud Activation Lock Status for iPhones:
This is an Apple’s extra anti-theft security measurement also called Find My iPhone Lock. The only way to activate an iCloud Locked iPhone is using original owner’s Apple ID and Password - Google Lock Status for Android Smartphones:
It works like iCloud Activation Lock but this time you need original owner’s Google ID and password. - Replaced IMEI/Serial Number Status:
Any change that happens to a phone is reflected in the IMEI number. When a mobile is replaced the original IMEI number is changed also and the device is flagged as Replaced and becomes blacklisted.
The Korea Full IMEI Check Report will show you the original IMEI as well as any reflected change. - Mobile Specs:
Brand, model, color, capacity, RAM and more
What is changing to Korea’s SIM Lock and Blacklist Status policy
Up till now, Korean Telecoms verified and locked a mobile by registering the IMEI number to GSX (for iPhones) and GSMA (For Android phones) Databases like anywhere else in the world. This was called the White List System.
Since May 1, 2018, Korea switched to the Black List System. From now on, a blacklisted phone will be also listed by Korea Association for Information & Communication Technology (KAIT).
KAIT is bringing a new feature in order to do that, the USIM (Universal subscriber identity module) which is combined with the ordinary SIM card.
Korea Full IMEI Check Advantages
Right now you can check a smartphone before you buy it. If you are using an online market aks the cell phone seller to send you a small video showing you the IMEI with all possible ways.
When you want to SIM unlock a phone, the info of the IMEI Check report is requested by all Network Unlocking providers, shows if your cell phone is eligible for unlocking and of course, no one can scam you in getting a needless service.
I hope you found this article useful. Leave your comment below with questions and thoughts. Until next time, take care!
