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Repair information and guides for the Apple iPhone 5s that was announced on September 10, 2013. Model: A1533, A1453, A1457, A1528, A1530, A1518

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BAD ESN, what are they saying

I see iphones advertised on the internet their only problem is "BAD ESN", is that an indication the phone is stolen?

Pete

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Someone was delinquent on their bill. So the phone company made the phone inoperable, as a cellular telecommunication device

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No, the phone wont activate if its stolen. you can replace the logic board but then youre in the phone $130 to $500 depending on what size of storage you get on the logic board.

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