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quick question about blocked IMEI no.s

Hi all,
I think I know the answer to this already, but just throwing it out there just in case!
I have an XDA2i with a blocked IMEI (as the insurance have supplied me a new one and this is sitting here with a cracked screen) - Is there anyway to use a SIM card in it?
I'm in the UK - So I'm presuming only way is to use the unit in another country, right?
If there's nothing I can do to use it here, then I'll just sell it abroad...
Any ideas?
Cheers! Dennis West London UK!

Isn't the IMEI blocked globally?

change the screen and sell it to a mobile shop...they know how to deal with it...the screen replacement cost £100 if u do it yourself 160 if u send it away

imei blocks are not worldwide yet!

As far as I understand, IMEI blocks _could_ be implemented worldwide, but they aren't yet. However, a phone CAN be globally blocked.
Reprogramming a phone's IMEI number is a criminal offence in most countries, and if someone says that they can do it, especially if they work for a phone shop or resell phones, be VERY wary of them... I'd imagine at least some part of the profit from the sale might go towards other criminal activity of some kind, and you don't want to be the one perpetuating the cycle, do you?
Just a pause for thought this Thursday.

Restoring IMEI is their a way ?

I couple days ago I won a Unclaimed & Forfeited Property Police Auction ( Have recipe to prove it ) .In the telephone Lot there is 5 TyTN II phones 2 have broken screens ( good for parts ) And the other 3 are like new when I enter *#06# the IMEI code come up as all zeros .Tried to power them up and got no service .Contacted the service provider and they informed me from the IMEI number from back off the phones that they where an insurance ride off due to the phone reported lost or stolen. They also informed me that they police by law have to change the IMEI number (well they did ).I contacted the telecommunication body in my state and they informed me that due to that the phones a legal again if I reinstate the original IMEI numbers .They will take the banned IMEI of the banned register . They also suggested to me that most mobile manufactures have a code to reinstate the original IMEI .
Does anyone know if possible to reinstate the IMEI on the TyTN II? If so PM me .
Or is their any service company that can do this ? PM me.
If not I will be selling Parts of the phone ?
I have a full SMC workshop and can remove any IC or
components ?
Location is Australia.
Thanks in advance .
Ace29ace

ace29ace said:
I couple days ago I won a Unclaimed & Forfeited Property Police Auction ( Have recipe to prove it ) .In the telephone Lot there is 5 TyTN II phones 2 have broken screens ( good for parts ) And the other 3 are like new when I enter *#06# the IMEI code come up as all zeros .Tried to power them up and got no service .Contacted the service provider and they informed me from the IMEI number from back off the phones that they where an insurance ride off due to the phone reported lost or stolen. They also informed me that they police by law have to change the IMEI number (well they did ).I contacted the telecommunication body in my state and they informed me that due to that the phones a legal again if I reinstate the original IMEI numbers .They will take the banned IMEI of the banned register . They also suggested to me that most mobile manufactures have a code to reinstate the original IMEI .
Does anyone know if possible to reinstate the IMEI on the TyTN II? If so PM me .
Or is their any service company that can do this ? PM me.
If not I will be selling Parts of the phone ?
I have a full SMC workshop and can remove any IC or
components ?
Location is Astralia.
Thanks in advance .
Ace29ace
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It is possible yes, but illegal in most places. Google has the answer
BTW, where is Astralia ?

OP, I'd read this also: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=276851
Ta
Dave

Thank DaveShaw
But i am also up for legit service center that could do the job ( cost effective ).All i want is for some one to programme 3 Phones with the Imei numbers that are on the back of the phone.I have all ready checked with my country laws and their is nothing wrong with that.I also have proof of purchase
any suggestions much appreciated

ace29ace said:
Thank DaveShaw
But i am also up for legit service center that could do the job ( cost effective ).All i want is for some one to programme 3 Phones with the Imei numbers that are on the back of the phone.I have all ready checked with my country laws and their is nothing wrong with that.I also have proof of purchase
any suggestions much appreciated
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Sorry, I can't help you with suggestions. You might be better trying outside this forum, most people in here dont bother with the IMEI because of the reasons in that post.
Just so long as your aware, wouldn't want you to end up in jail, especially after I have chatted to you
Dave

Change imei??

I am gona move to Brazil in a few weeks and want to use my Diamond there if possible.
I have been serveral times in Brasil and use to buy there a prepaidcard but verry often I have problems with most off the phones I used there until now even whit a custom RUU, I was wondering if the imei which ofcourse is unknown there could be a reason for it so I thought if I could change it I can use it.
I know its illigal in some countrys.
By the way my Diamond is complete legal.
Willem

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=414835
hope this helps

Thanks, but thats dealing about sim unlock, my phone is simlock free and the other phones which I used in the past in Brazil aswell.
I am looking for a Imei changer to change it to a by Brazilian accepted Imei.
Willem

Pretty sure that's illegal, right?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=276851
Be careful with IMEI change. It's generally illegal in most countries, and not good for your bottom.
V

As far I now its not illigal in Brazil.
Willem

Hi Willen,
Sorry, but no information will be posted on xda about how to change an IMEI because of the legal ramifications.
It may be legal in Brazil, but anyone else could use it in a country where it is illgeal (for example, the UK) and then there could be some come back on to the site.
I have not seem any discussion on how this might be acheived either, so I don't know if it's even possible.
I wonder if any other Brazilain users might be able to help with the pre-pay card problems.
Thanks
Dave

DaveShaw said:
Hi Willen,
Sorry, but no information will be posted on xda about how to change an IMEI because of the legal ramifications.
It may be legal in Brazil, but anyone else could use it in a country where it is illgeal (for example, the UK) and then there could be some come back on to the site.
I have not seem any discussion on how this might be acheived either, so I don't know if it's even possible.
I wonder if any other Brazilain users might be able to help with the pre-pay card problems.
Thanks
Dave
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Hi Dave
If it is illigal in the UK does it mean that even a discusion about it is forbidden? I thought the UK was a country with freedom off speech, I realy can't see how such a conversation can come back at the site, but offcoarse the last thing I want to do is indanger this marvelous site.
By the way I don't now even or I am gona need to change the imei I am just orientating seems the last time I was in Brazil with my Trinnity I was not able to get connected and I would hate it to arrive there and trough my Diamond away, only the idea makes me feel sick
Willem

That its possible to change the imei show this movie this is about a Sony phone but for me its a prove that the imei isn't a hardware mater.
Willem

The IMEI is like the serial number (VIN) on a car. Sure you can pop one off and stick on a new one, but that doesn't make it legal. It's not hardware per se, but it's issued to identify a specific piece of hardware (ie your specific device). Why do you need to change the IMEI anyway? Does Brazil only allow certain ranges of IDs to work "properly"? And what will you change it to; how do you know a number will be allowed on the network while at the same time knowing it's a unique ID?
Sorry, this smells way too fishy for these boards.

I am not the onlyone who maid have this problem that certain imei numbers won't allow you to connect as far I now in Turkey they have such a problem with imported phones searching to find a way to use my phone in a other country with a local chip I came to this possible reason
That I have nothing to hide or that my conversation could be fishy I can prove to you by giving my Imei number and phone number and adress here and my future adress in Brazil if you want to.
Willem

IMEI Change still not possible for new devices Yes it's illegal in most countries, but in my coutry everything is legal. IMEI change, unlock, debrand etc etc even stealing is legal Really !

Ok, I'm not trying to point fingers or make assumptions you stole a phone or anything. I'm just wondering how changing the IMEI is going help. I mean, is it a frequency problem or something? I use CDMA, so I'm not sure what the GSM bands the Diamond supports are vs. what bands are used in Brazil or Turkey. Certain ranges of IMEIs might be assigned to phones with certain frequency capabilities; simply assigning one of those IDs to your phone isn't going to give it new radio functionality.

sorry but....
im many countrys this is illegal.....
in the u.k you can goto prision for this.
and for this reason this thread is closed.

how to change imei number on google nexus one?

My phone has been repaired and IMEI number has changed.
I need to reinstall the old IMEI number.
Does anyone know how to do that?

It's illegal and you can't.
Your phone hasn't been repaired, it has been replaced, hence having a new IMEI.

Well, weather it's illegal or not really depends on where you are. There's no law in Bolivia for example that prevents it...
But seriously, unless you want to (try and) deceive your carrier there is no valid reason for a consumer to need to change the IMEI.
What problems are you experiencing with your new phone that you want to address?

i used have problem with my touch screen. htc fixed my problem but they changed my imei number.
i am using this phone in turkey and i registered with old imei number.
i just want to replace new imei number with the old one.

You can't. Why can you not just tell them your new IMEI?

I need a new bill for the new IMEI number.
but i don't have

tdeper said:
I need a new bill for the new IMEI number.
but i don't have
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Type *#06# into your dialer for your IMEI number

tdeper said:
I need a new bill for the new IMEI number.
but i don't have
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or take off the battery, the new IMEI code is there with the serial number too.

i think what he ment is that in order to register a new IMEI he needs some prooving documents for the phone (AKA measure agains registering stolen phones)

It's not illegal to change IMEI #s in the U.S. We don't blacklist GSM phones, so thieves have no reason to change IMEIs. I want to know how to do it, though, because I think it is bull**** that AT&T tries to charge different data rates based on what kind of phone you have rather than how much data you actually use. They don't seem to be forcing the AT&T branded nexus ones onto the more expensive data plan yet, but there's speculation that it's only because they don't yet have the IMEIs in their database.
So please drop the legality comments and post if you have something useful to add.

maxh said:
It's not illegal to change IMEI #s in the U.S. We don't blacklist GSM phones, so thieves have no reason to change IMEIs. I want to know how to do it, though, because I think it is bull**** that AT&T tries to charge different data rates based on what kind of phone you have rather than how much data you actually use. They don't seem to be forcing the AT&T branded nexus ones onto the more expensive data plan yet, but there's speculation that it's only because they don't yet have the IMEIs in their database.
So please drop the legality comments and post if you have something useful to add.
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Hey dickhead drop the attitude. There was nothing like your elaboration in the op and you seem to have gained some insight that we're not privy to.
You jump in to a thread and start firing off, how about you have a little respect eh?

the regulations in Turkey state that you can register 1 imported cellphone in every 2 years, so once you use that, you are stuck with it for 2 years..its legal to change IMEI numbers until you get detected and the only consequence is that they block that IMEI number as well, nothing major..
you can change IMEI numbers for many other brands, I'm sure there is a way to do that so if anyone has an answer, I'd like to know as well in case I need it someday

Call HTC and tell them you need documentation and why. They should be able to provide it to you, OP.
And to the other guy... we have rules on this forum. One of them is that we don't do illegal ****, or teach others to do it. If AT&T disagrees with your sensibilities, change to another carrier. AT&T sucks anyway.

djmcnz said:
Hey dickhead drop the attitude. There was nothing like your elaboration in the op and you seem to have gained some insight that we're not privy to.
You jump in to a thread and start firing off, how about you have a little respect eh?
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If there's a dickhead in this thread it's the one spouting off because they think they were disrespected.
I wasn't even thinking about your post when I wrote mine. I get tired of IMEI-changing threads being effectively shutdown when someone makes a big deal over legality because it's illegal where they live and they assume it is everywhere. In plenty of the world it is not illegal and there are good reasons to want to do it to phones you legitimately own.
If there was any "attitude" at all in my post it was animosity towards carriers. I had no attitude towards any posters in this thread. I was even polite, saying please when asking for the legality comments to be dropped.

Changing IMEI Nos.
Lets forget about who is being nice and not nice and get to the subject matter at hand: changing IMEI numbers. I am interested in changing the IMEI number of my Nexus One.
I understand that changing the IMEI number is not illegal in the US (where I reside) and many other countries. So, can anyone point me in the right direction?
Regards,
Delafield

The problem with posting information like that is that it IS illegal in alot of countries. Where is XDA hosted? Who owns and runs it and what country are they in?
In many countries posessing the tools to change and IMEI is also illegal. So if someone were to start posting information it might not be illegal for you readers in the US, but it sure would be to have the information here for anyone hosting/runing/administrationg the forum in a country that it is illegal.
Bottom line is, its not about you, its about the people who run this forum and the rules they have decided to operate it under. You might think its just anal posters shutting down IMEI questions, but in fact they're being helpful by efectivly saying 'its illegal in many countries so you wont find the answer here'. I'm sure if you search there's many threads about IMEI closed by mods.
Having said that, if you are looking for that kind of information you are probably better off asking one of the many 'unlockers'. They would know about the security used on the Nexus and if its at all possible - AND if not illegal for them to help you they might do.

An IMEI # is a hardware generated number, and it is hard-locked to your device. Cant be changed, and even if it could there are no assurances that you wont duplicate a number out there already.

Whoever claimed changing IMEI's in the US is not illegal is wrong.
You are changing the IMEI to trick your network provider to steal services. This is fraud AND theft. It is most DEFINITELY illegal!

mikesm1234 said:
An IMEI # is a hardware generated number, and it is hard-locked to your device. Cant be changed, and even if it could there are no assurances that you wont duplicate a number out there already.
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Actually on some phones its burned into OTP - but thats really rare these days. Its more often stored in a signed phone specific area (which also holds the simlock info) which isnt touched by any firmware updates. To change it you need to break that security or find some hole. As manufacturers make their phones harder and harder to unlock this secure area becomes harder and harder to change.
Most sim unlocks these days come from service centers, so although you can see _most_ phones out there can be simunlocked hardly any of those have had their secure area broken open.
Also the IMEI isnt used as a unique identifier for any network operations, so duplicating the numbers isnt a 'technical' problem.
But you can see from the above why even if it was legal its not easy and sometimes not even possible.

I need to change IMEI number for the following reason: I have an old phone that runs on a very good Sprint plan. However, when I bought a new phone (Nexus S) and wanted to replace my old phone, Sprint told me I need to change my plan too (with an 80% increase in monthly bill). So now that I have two phones in hand, I wanna copy my old phone's IMEI into the new phone and start using it as if I'm still using the old phone.
Please help!

[Q] An honest site needed to buy imei

I've tried unlocking all but after too many hours of reading,searches,downloads,installs than virus removals and rooting and money. Used my credit card 3 times for sim unlock at online companies. All three screwed me but got money back from one. I think cause they are Canadian phones.
They gave me these reasons and a few more. Than kept my money.
The phone is blacklisted by the provider or reported lost or stolen
It is now illegal within the USA to unlock Phones purchased after January 26th 2013, if your phone was purchased after this date it cannot be unlocked.Although this model is generally un-lockable, there are instances where codes cannot be generated.
The IMEI number submitted was incorrect.
I check on these and none pertain to these phones n the imei # was correct.
In Canada its Not illegal here to unlock if you own the phone out-rite.
I'm looking for an honest place online that sells the imei or just the sim unlock codes for a good price. The average price from the networks like rogers
here is $50 and that's half of the phones worth. I'm retired can't afford that.
Right now I'm trying to unlock my Samsung galaxy S3 mini.
Anyone know a $5 to $10 site?
I own all four cells.
Sony Erricson xperia X10a Rogers Canada
Huawei Ascend Y300-0151 Rooted Bell .
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2e SGH-T599V Wind
samsung galaxy S3 mini, Canadian Model SM-G730W8 Rogers
Android 4.4.2
SW-VER G730W8VLUAMK1
smg730rfmc

joeroni said:
I've tried unlocking all but after too many hours of reading,searches,downloads,installs than virus removals and rooting and money. Used my credit card 3 times for sim unlock at online companies. All three screwed me but got money back from one. I think cause they are Canadian phones.
They gave me these reasons and a few more. Than kept my money.
The phone is blacklisted by the provider or reported lost or stolen
It is now illegal within the USA to unlock Phones purchased after January 26th 2013, if your phone was purchased after this date it cannot be unlocked.Although this model is generally un-lockable, there are instances where codes cannot be generated.
The IMEI number submitted was incorrect.
I check on these and none pertain to these phones n the imei # was correct.
In Canada its Not illegal here to unlock if you own the phone out-rite.
I'm looking for an honest place online that sells the imei or just the sim unlock codes for a good price. The average price from the networks like rogers
here is $50 and that's half of the phones worth. I'm retired can't afford that.
Right now I'm trying to unlock my Samsung galaxy S3 mini.
Anyone know a $5 to $10 site?
I own all four cells.
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Hey Joeroni I understand why you don't want to pay $50 to unlock a $100 phone.
But we can't really help with any recommendations cause we might offend someone
here that sells codes or software.Even though you have been ripped off from
some online companies.There are many ways here to unlock your phone but we
understand that one click root n unlock is much harder than stated and many
have bricked their phones.Which you can't afford to do.Like when you one click
root n unlock your Canadian Huawei Ascend Y300-0151.Its rooted n modem unlocked
but still locked to Bell.So learn roms now. Besides there are so many softwares
for Samsung that don't do your Canadian Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini, Canadian Model
SM-G730W8. Which you found out after hours n hours of reading n trying. We also
don't like answering people that are not geniuses already at this stuff. Not
even suggesting on the easiest software that you can buy credits that definitly
works on your Canadian phones.
So rather than learning to do your own phones here. Why don't you just quit
trying and pay the $40 and go to the corner shop n have them do it.Them shops
are popping up all over the place. Sound right?

lost or stolen phones
If less people bought "lost or stolen" phones there would be lots less lost or stolen phones.

themountig said:
If less people bought "lost or stolen" phones there would be lots less lost or stolen phones.
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And like I said they are not stolen or blacklisted. They are difficult because they are Canadian and software little diff. They are mine. You see while some sell software others codes n so fourth. Its all about money now. This site used to help people now it seems like all retail just want money now or THEY GET IGNORANT if your a newbie and not a genius at roms n stuff. Or I guess putting out money to the site. To have to pay half of what the phones are worth just to unlock them is wrong. Most learned how to do it from this site for years. Now I get they must be stolen.

If the phones in question are tied by contract to a particular service provider they are not owned by you. If you owned the phones legally and they are not tied by any contract unlocking would be simply achieved by calling the service provider to release the handset. If you wish to circumvent the law or break a phones link to a contract illegally why would you ask here. Such activities are expressly prohibited by this site and abusing members for not providing you with the tools to do this is disgraceful.

Listen here I keep telling you trouble maker that they are good. I know about all that stuff. Two I got after 2 year contract n went with other company . Then two bought out rite. I've already called the companies that were my providers from each phone. Asked how much to unlock them. That was my first move. Rogers checked and my cell was ok not blacklisted with them and wanted $50 plus 15% tax . I thought that was too much cause by law they have to provide an unlock to me. They said ya for a price $50.00 It's the same at the other major providers like bell fido rogers that i tried. All phones are ok to unlock but i must pay too much. So I try some online imei codes but get ripped off n now they have my credit card numbers. Damn. So I do searches n read n check out every software figuring ill do myself and pay for credits. but most software i checked does the samsung galaxy S3 mini but not the Canadian SM-G730W8 model. Same with my ol Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a. Different than regular x10. So I come here ask for few links or help. I get a senior member giving me BS. Your a trouble maker themountig and I don't need your help or accusations. Now once again people they have been checked and are all ok.

I checked the IMEI for your S3 and it has not been blacklisted, so I believe you when you say you own it outright. I also went ahead and removed your IMEI numbers from this thread because unscrupulous people will transfer them to devices that have been blacklisted so that those devices can work again. This activity is illegal in most places that support IMEI blacklisting and typically any discussion about how to change your IMEI is removed from xda.
In this case, I think why you really want is to SIM unlock your device. I am not sure what the laws are in Canada, and depending on where you live the carrier may or may not be required to provide you with an unlock code for free. Pretty much everywhere they have to do it if you own the phone. Typically SIM unlocking your device is not something that is supported very much on xda...rooting, unlocking the bootloader, yeah that gets done a lot around here.
You may want to bring up the issue with whomever you want as your new provider. They may be able to help you with Rogers or they may have another solution for you. Vodafone took care of an issue with my old provider when I switched to them. It is probably best to stay away from the online SIM unlocking services because it is really easy to get ripped off.
Good luck!

Thank you justmpm. I did not think about why people would want my old imei numbers. I did contact the company and yes they have to open it but at their price. That $50 is half of what I can buy the same phone unlocked online. My kids friends are techs at HP (bunch of crazy kids) and will unlock my phone this weekend if need be. They are also checking out these websites that ripped me off. One site is already down. unlock-freedom.cm They say they have a surprise for the other one this weekend. These companies must be making millions ripping people off. Well couple days ago I found another site advertising right here at my post. So now I'm waiting on code-unlock-shop that had a decent price and advertises doing Canadian cells. We will see. Its my last try.
Thank you justmpm for the info and removing my imei numbers. Most of all thanks for the respect.

I want to be clear. I am not accusing you of anything underhand it's just that an IMEI is meant to be attached to one cellphone. People who sell them are outside the law and therefore have no morals which would prevent them from ripping you off. The moderator removed your numbers from your post to protect you. Where do you think IMEI sellers get the numbers they sell as they can't be obtained legally or sold honestly. Sim unlocking is accepted practice IMEI selling is not. Therefore your request to be pointed to an honest seller is not possible. I should have simply pointed out to you that you were asking for the wrong thing, therefore I apologise for giving the wrong impression. Pleased you have so many young experts to guide and assist you and wish you well.

Its legal here in Canada to unlock your phone if you own it. But its expensive to have someone do it for you. SO Ive tried here and rooted both Huawei Ascend and the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2e but most software don't do the Canadian models. So thats when I tried the easy number unlock. Getting ripped off though. Didnt know that was illegal cause they advertise everywhere. Even in my evening newspaper. Im finding this out the hard way. I seen another site that does Canadian phones. Right here at this post. htp://www.code-unlock-shop.cm . Advertising right here but Ripping people off? Been 4 or 5 days now and still haven't heard from them. Another $15. Another scam that has my visa numbers. Damn it. I'd be ahead of the game if I stayed off this site and buy a new unlocked cell phone and hell with playing with cell phones. Well all my kids tech buddies are dropping in this weekend to check on these sites that ripped me off. Ill let them little crazies deal with them. Problem solved I'm buying a new phone that I can't afford.

Finally got numbers from htp://www.code-unlock-shop.cm. Paypal screwup. Happy happy happy Finally. Lot of trouble for my own phone. Damn