Motorola is disabling Android phones purchased through unauthorized sellers in Mexico
Motorola is disabling Android phones purchased through unauthorized sellers in Mexico
Devices purchased abroad for use in Mexico, though, will apparently not be disabled
How do they know where they purchased it?
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.