[ares-07]

Hi, I saw a z30 on Craigslist and it is a dev edition model sta100-5, is there a difference between dev and a "regular " version?
Also second question, I tried to verify the IMEI but could not verify, so I called Tmobile and ask them, they said it is not blocked but since it was not purchase from them they can't guaranteed. Any advice on purchasing a used phone as far as what to check to see if the phone is not stolen? Thanks

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[Drenegade]

Any pics? As far as I know there was never a dev edition for the z30

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[ares-07]

The pictures look the same as the regular version, the guy did took a screen shot of the about screen; it is running v10.3
0.738.

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[tonythecanuck]

Hi, I saw a z30 on Craigslist and it is a dev edition model sta100-5, is there a difference between dev and a "regular " version?
Also second question, I tried to verify the IMEI but could not verify, so I called Tmobile and ask them, they said it is not blocked but since it was not purchase from them they can't guaranteed. Any advice on purchasing a used phone as far as what to check to see if the phone is not stolen? Thanks

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I would never buy a used phone. It's likely stolen, even if the IMEI is not blocked. It may also be a vendor demo model from a store or phone company. It may be reconditioned or used. It may eventually become blocked.

Posted using my BlackBerry Z30.

[howarmat]

Its not a dev edition. If anything its a "promo" version given to someone for review purposes. The OS loaded is a "leaked" or dev OS though so that might be what he is referring to

[TeaBoy]

I think the review devices have not for sale printed on them.

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[lift]

You can check an IMEI on swappa.com for free or you can use checkmend.com for $2.99.

[tonythecanuck]

You can check an IMEI on swappa.com for free or you can use checkmend.com for $2.99.

Yes, it is possible to check an IMEI on line, but that's no guarantee that the number won't be listed as stolen or lost in the future.

Posted using my BlackBerry Z30.

[BerryManUK85]

the "dev" editions have an IMEI that normally starts 0044 or 0035, and will say "Not for Sale" on the front and back.

[pttptppt]

There is no z30 developer edition but there is a z30 beta version that was handed out to BlackBerry employees

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[Rahul1234]

It could also be the z50 ;D

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[ares-07]

It does start with 0044. Thanks all for your responses, to be on the safe side I think I will pass and upgrade to Z30 from BlackBerry shop. Hopefully BlackBerry USA will have a good black Friday sale. I'm in no rush since my Z10 is still very solid!!

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