Hi,

I have a new Iphone 8 which I have discovered has been blacklisted by Vodafone. And before anyone ask, no, I didn't steal it and Vodafone are aware that I have the phone in my ownership.

As I understand it this is one step up from being locked to the Network and therefore cannot be unlocked by using a Vodafone Sim for 30 days as usual.

I believe I can have it removed from the 'blacklist' remotely but that then it will only work overseas away from the local UK blacklist.

Is anyone aware of any other methods of unlocking the phone fully or is my only option to use the device as a Camera/Ipod/Browsing device?

Thanks in advance.

Chris