T-Mobile IMEI Check: Blacklist & Unpaid Status
Check if an iPhone or Android phone is clean, blacklisted or still financed on T-Mobile USA, Metro by T-Mobile or Sprint.
T-Mobile blacklist check before you buy
T-Mobile blocks phones reported lost or stolen and phones with an unpaid Equipment Installment Plan. A blocked phone cannot connect to T-Mobile and most US networks, and it cannot be unlocked. The T-Mobile IMEI check shows the status of the device in the T-Mobile USA database: Clean, Blocked or Loan.
Use it before buying a used phone from the US, before ordering a T-Mobile unlock and to check a phone bought online. For devices from other carriers, also run the GSMA blacklist check.
What the T-Mobile IMEI report shows
You get the model and the T-Mobile USA status of the device. A real result looks like this:
What the T-Mobile status means
- Clean – the IMEI is not blocked by T-Mobile and has no unpaid balance.
- Blocked – the phone is blacklisted as lost, stolen or for non-payment. It will not work on T-Mobile.
- Loan – the phone is financed and the balance is not paid yet. It may be blocked if payments stop.
How to run the T-Mobile IMEI check
- Find the IMEI: dial *#06# or open Settings › About phone. Copy IMEI 1.
- Paste the number into the field above and press Check.
- Confirm the captcha. The report opens in a few seconds and stays available by link for 24 hours.
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How to check the IMEI number on iPhone and Android
Dial *#06#
Works on iPhone, Samsung and almost any phone.
Settings › General › About
iPhone: IMEI and serial number. Android: Settings › About phone.
SIM tray
Printed on many iPhone models.
Original box
The label lists the IMEI and serial number.
iPhone: Settings › General › About. Android: Settings › About phone › Status.
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How do I check if a phone is blacklisted on T-Mobile?
Enter the 15-digit IMEI on this page and press Check. The report shows Clean, Blocked or Loan.
Can a blocked T-Mobile phone be unlocked?
No. T-Mobile does not unlock blacklisted phones. The block can only be removed by the account owner through T-Mobile.
What does Loan status mean?
The phone is on a T-Mobile installment plan with money still owed. T-Mobile unlocks it only after the balance is paid.
Does it work for Metro by T-Mobile and Sprint phones?
Yes. Metro by T-Mobile and former Sprint devices are in the same T-Mobile USA database.
Is the T-Mobile IMEI check free?
Yes. The check is free and needs no registration. Guests get several free checks per day; registered accounts can raise the limit and turn off ads.
Is it safe to share my IMEI?
An IMEI identifies the device, not you. It cannot be used to unlock the phone or access your data. Do not share passwords or your account login with anyone.