Mobile device activation

A method for enabling a mobile multi-function device, said method comprising:

• (a) powering up the mobile multi-function device;
• (b) determining whether the mobile multi-function device has been activated;
• and
• (c) placing the mobile multi-function device in a limited service mode if said determining (b) determines that the mobile multi-function device has not been activated.

A method for enabling a mobile multi-function device, said method comprising:

• (a) powering up the mobile multi-function device in a restricted operation condition;
• (b) receiving an indication that the mobile multi-function device has been activated;
• and
• (c) subsequently enabling the mobile multi-function device for multi-functional operation.

A computer readable medium including at least computer program code for enabling a mobile device having at least wireless voice communication capabilities, said computer readable medium comprising:

• computer program code for powering up the mobile device;
• computer program code for determining whether the mobile device has been enabled;
• and
• computer program code for subsequently initiating a network registration request to register the mobile device with a wireless network once it is determined that the mobile device has been enabled.

A mobile device, comprising:

• a memory for non-volatile storage of data, the stored data including at least a stored indication of whether or not said mobile device is enabled for use;
• a wireless transceiver capable of wireless transmission of data and wireless reception of data over a wireless network;
• and
• a processor for controlling operation of said mobile device, said processor operating said mobile device in a limited use mode or a normal use mode depending on the stored indication stored in said memory.