Unlocking Sprint phones?

[Dual00Gauges]

I have a friend who has a Sanyo 5300 Camera phone. The phone has a overdue balance and was wondering what I could do other then pay it to use the phone again? Is there anything? Thanks Alec

[Caller]

I`m going to take a shot in the dark here BUT I would say any phone with an outstanding bill wont get service again as long as it has the ESN of an owed bill.

IF you change the ESN you probably can get service on it .

[luzer]

The only change you have (othe than pay the bill) is to use the phone with other carrier, maybe Verizon; if you change the ESN Sprint is not going to activate the phone.