Buying a used blackberry

**noclueonberry** · 01-04-2011, 08:41 AM

hey, i'm planning on buying a used blackberry from an ad on the classifieds. Is there anything i should look out for when buying a used blackberry. Anything i should try/test out before i actually buy it? Its a 9700 by the way.

Matrix Leader · 01-04-2011, 09:00 AM

Make sure that is an unlocked one.

However, if it was locked to a specific carrier, you can easily unlock for like 3 or 4 us dolalrs online.

**aznlgcy** · 01-04-2011, 09:23 AM

Make sure its unlocked and make sure the IMEI and PIN are not blacklisted. Best way would be to meet at a carrier store

**starchit** · 01-04-2011, 09:50 AM

Pull the battery and make sure it has not been exposed to moisture. All labels should be white.

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**pasta1234** · 01-04-2011, 04:23 PM

Speaking from experience, check the following...

1. Headphone jack is working.
2. GPS is working.
3. LCD may have a Screen Protector Hiding a scratch.

I learned each one of those things the hard way...sucks...good luck.

Pete

**Rootbrian** · 01-04-2011, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by pasta1234

Speaking from experience, check the following...

1. Headphone jack is working.
2. GPS is working.
3. LCD may have a Screen Protector Hiding a scratch.

I learned each one of those things the hard way...sucks...good luck.

Pete

Also make sure the video/camera function, wifi and bluetooth works, including all keys and the speakers (speakerphone, headset).

Don't pay until EVERYTHING tested works. You don't want to be ripped off. If the seller is hesitant, do not buy. This is a warning sign to look out for.

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**makki403** · 01-04-2011, 08:18 PM

...and that the PIN is released from the previous owner's carrier

**Lucky45** · 01-04-2011, 11:53 PM

go under Options>Device & Status Infomation then type "TEST" without the quotes. This will take you to the ' Device Self Test Application' which let's you test damn near everything the device does.

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**reginald_1986** · 01-05-2011, 12:19 AM

Also try typing BUYR at the device screen. It will show you how long the deviced been used. The rest, GPS, outer body, the warranty seal at the back etc etc

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**Evan_O** · 01-05-2011, 12:54 AM

Also... If they would be courteous, the best way would be for them to show you the diagnostic test results. It will tell you everything.

On another note: 9700's are so amazing. Is it a " BlackBerry" or a "WhiteBerry?"

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**Evan_O** · 01-05-2011, 12:57 AM

Also as mentioned above get them to send pics of the battery and phone water sensor. The more pics the better.

Now I know people can be dishonest, but this site is the safest imo to purchase.

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**constapp** · 01-05-2011, 04:13 AM

Originally Posted by reginald_1986

Also try typing BUYR at the device screen. It will show you how long the deviced been used. The rest, GPS, outer body, the warranty seal at the back etc etc

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Is there any other way to do this on os6? I would be interested in this info but universal search kicks in or application shortcuts do.

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**Lucky45** · 01-05-2011, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by constapp

Is there any other way to do this on os6? I would be interested in this info but universal search kicks in or application shortcuts do.

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I don't think either of what you listed should be a problem in this screen...

Options>Device>Device & Status Information: then type BUYR

**noclueonberry** · 01-05-2011, 11:12 PM

Thank you all for all the help
I bought it today and seems to be fine, but just the keyboard bothers me a little, at some areas of the keyboard, i have to press hard to get the letter to appear, but other parts of the keyboard, the appear if i press softly..i don't know if i have to get the keyboard replaced, but it doesn't seem to be a big issue. Everything else works, so i'm happy with the phone. Typing in BUYR and TEST into the status screen really helped also
and Evan_O, its a blackberry

Thank you all for your help, I really appreciate it

**noclueonberry** · 01-05-2011, 11:18 PM

Just one thing i forgot to check
lol he gave me the wrong usb cable...won't fit in the 9700, i gotta find one online

**constapp** · 01-06-2011, 01:44 AM

Originally Posted by lucky45

I don't think either of what you listed should be a problem in this screen...

Options>Device>Device & Status Information: then type BUYR

Oh ok, the post just said device screen so I assumed home screen. Thx

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**reginald_1986** · 01-06-2011, 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by constapp

Is there any other way to do this on os6? I would be interested in this info but universal search kicks in or application shortcuts do.

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Sorry for late reply. You can just go to Option > Device > Device and now you will see your device info. Just type BUYR and you will see the details at the lowest part of the screen.

**BoldtotheMax** · 01-06-2011, 02:48 PM

Glad it is working correctly.

I would hit your local retail store of what carrier you use, should find a USB BB cable there.

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**ruwise2** · 02-05-2013, 05:22 PM

my old b'berry broke and someone gave me 2 yr old from verizon. how can i make it take my t-mobile sim card?

**Rootbrian** · 02-05-2013, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by ruwise2

my old b'berry broke and someone gave me 2 yr old from verizon. how can i make it take my t-mobile sim card?

No, it's a CDMA device. The sim slot is only for roaming.

**ruwise2** · 02-05-2013, 06:56 PM

can I unlock the blackberry? what is a cdma anyway?

**SwitchBeach** · 02-05-2013, 07:52 PM

What EXACT model NUMBER?

**thecurryman** · 04-04-2013, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by ruwise2

can I unlock the blackberry? what is a cdma anyway?

if there is a SIM card slot then yes you can unlock...if you have the tour then just get it unlocked and put the sim and it will work but only on EDGE...its what i did

Edited because I used the wrong word

**SwitchBeach** · 04-04-2013, 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by thecurryman

if there is a CDMA slot then yes you can unlock...if you have the tour then just get it unlocked and put the sim and it will work but only on EDGE...its what i did

There's no such thing as a "CDMA slot".

To ruwise2, what EXACT model NUMBER is the device from Verzion?