How to tell if mobile phone been used??

fierysatsuma · 09-02-2008, 18:49

If I have a new phone, can I tell if it has been used before - i.e. previous talk time text messaging? I.e. to verify if it is 'brand' new or not. Also if there is any previous talk time/text messaging can I find out when this was?

Thanks

stimpy · 09-02-2008, 18:52

look under the call timers and duration option..... depends on the phone but its usually under settings somewhere

slh73 · 10-02-2008, 09:48

All the talk time counters etc can be reset to 0 fairly easily

HotPhil · 10-02-2008, 10:22

I guess the networks may have a record of any activity on that IMEI number, but you'd need to know which network to ask. And actually, IMEI numbers can be cloned. I think the short answer is no - there's no definitive way you can confirm a phone is completely unused.

SimpyTimpy · 10-02-2008, 10:47

*#0000# on Nokia phones should show the date of their manufacture, which whill give you an indication of it's age. Generally phones are made 2 months before buying, so if it's six or more be suspish!

However, if you can't tell by the cosmetics and packaging, does it really matter?