Android@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago

Motorola is disabling Android phones purchased through unauthorized sellers in Mexico

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Motorola is disabling Android phones purchased through unauthorized sellers in Mexico

Android@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago

In Mexico, Motorola is has been disabling smartphones sold through unauthorized retailers, effectively killing a customer's new phone.

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When a phone is sold the unique number is submitted. This number is going to come from authorized dealer or an unauthorized dealer.

If a dealer in California submits that IME number, then they can differentiate that from a dealer in Mexico.

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