If you want to return the original IMEI then you must do this before reading the manual.
You must have root on your device to continue this manual.
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This manual does not show how to change IMEI!
It is only shows how to return the factory default IMEI on Samsung.
Tested and works on the following devices:
Samsung GT-I9000
Samsung GT-I9001
Samsung GT-I9003
Samsung GT-I9100
Samsung GT-I9103
Samsung GT-I9220
Samsung GT-N7000
Samsung GT-P1000
Samsung GT-P6200
Samsung GT-P6800
Samsung GT-P7500
Samsung GT-P7510
Is that YOUR IMEI #?
ragin said:
Is that YOUR IMEI #?
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This is a factory default IMEI on Samsung GSM\3G module.
I thought every device has a specific IMEI
Better way would be to backup your /efs folder WITH the right permissions, then restore them back.
Anonymous, are you joking? because this is the better way to be blacklisted by your provider and samsung won't help you. ..
geek78 said:
Anonymous, are you joking? because this is the better way to be blacklisted by your provider and samsung won't help you. ..
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Provider can only block you number or IMEI. In my country IMEI 004999010640000 works fine on 2 big providers and there is no blacklist. In many European and Asian countries (like Russia and China) is no IMEI blacklist at all.
Just do a Quick search in the forum and you Will understand
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Just do a Quick search in the forum and you Will understand
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If you dont need to reset default IMEI just do not pay attention to this topic.
problem with saying "default IMEI" is that most would read that to mean the original that their phone came with. You should really amend your first post to warn that this will set some "generic" IMEI and may be illegal or at least invalid for use in countries where the carriers are may block an IMEI. This would be true for the UK and probably many other countries as there is a requirement for carriers to block handsets that are reported stolen.
As already mentioned, best to backup your /efs and save it onto your SD and PC so that it can be restored should you need it.
Dave
Oh dear, this makes absolutely no sense! The IMEI is the unique identifier of the phone, and it has to be unique in an network of a mobile phone operator! This means: As soon as more than one user follows your hint, the phones will not work any more!
The guide is a direct way to brick your phone! Don't use it!
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Oh dear, this makes absolutely no sense!
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So don't use it.
RiverSource said:
The IMEI is the unique identifier of the phone, and it has to be unique in an network of a mobile phone operator! This means: As soon as more than one user follows your hint, the phones will not work any more!
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Who tell you this bull****? Thousands of people in China, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine use the same IMEI like 135790246811220 (on some china phones) and did not block anyone so far.
RiverSource said:
The guide is a direct way to brick your phone! Don't use it!
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Do you even read the red text in the beginning of the thread? Or you just need to speak out nonsense?
what is a non sense is to not explain on the 1st post to don't do that in the major countries (it is prohibited in most countries, this IMEI number is nothing in most countries, this IMEI number will be blacklisted in many countries, Samsung will refuse to honor the guarantee ...)
anonymous572 said:
Who tell you this bull****? Thousands of people in China, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine use the same IMEI like 135790246811220 (on some china phones)
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Yes, and thousands of people in China, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine are posting in threads like "Help! My IMEI is 135790246811220 and the phone does'nt work!". There is a special website only dealing with IMEI 135790246811220 and how to workaround the problem (BTW, the solution is: Throw away the phone).
Anyway: Why the hell should I go for a default IMEI?
You guys are being curbside techs.... listen this is a generic imei Samsung uses for all their radios and devices before they started doing indevidual imei for devices. It is not illegal it is your device do what you want with it. Leave it to the user to figure out their laws. When was the last time a imei was used to catch a fraudster? Cell tower triangulation is how we do it.
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The debate is unnecessary because the method SIMPLY DOES NOT WORK. It may or may not work if certain further steps are performed (e.g. manipulation of md5 checksum and backup files). But the simple replacement of nv_data.bin does not change the IMEI. At least not on my phone.
RiverSource said:
Oh dear, this makes absolutely no sense! The IMEI is the unique identifier of the phone, and it has to be unique in an network of a mobile phone operator! This means: As soon as more than one user follows your hint, the phones will not work any more!
The guide is a direct way to brick your phone! Don't use it!
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Works for me and I'm sure thousands of others as well. It'd say logic dictates you sir are wrong.
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@jason
And why does not work for me? I replaced the file (verified by checking the date). Following the reboot, the IMEI was the same. I think a md5 check failed and a backup was installed or something like that.
megapimp said:
You guys are being curbside techs.... listen this is a generic imei Samsung uses for all their radios and devices before they started doing indevidual imei for devices. It is not illegal it is your device do what you want with it. Leave it to the user to figure out their laws. When was the last time a imei was used to catch a fraudster? Cell tower triangulation is how we do it.
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pfff In your contry (if your contry doesn't use CEIR) maybe but NOT in many contries !!
If you speak french : http://www.journaldunet.com/0305/030515phonesec.shtml
My last GS2 (a used one) was in fact stolen : blacklisted by IMEI ....
Ok, maybe its working or not or whatever ... it doesn't matter. Again:
Why the hell should I reset my IMEI?
Can anyone give an answer that makes sense?
Related
Hey,
ok this is my problem, my provider is starting to get IMEI crazy. If you don't have an IMEI that is of a known model in their stock, you cannot use their data plans and what not...
So i need to figure out some way of changing the IMEI on my phone. I know this was possible before, I did some reasearch but found nothing for WM6 devices.
Anybody know anything that can lend me a hand? thanks!
maybe this will help...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=274860
Exactly what I was looking for!
Thanks buddy!
Just make sure you read everything ... you don't want to kill your phone.
Always do . But nonetheless, that is always good advice.
Be advised that there maybe legal consirns doing this in some countries..
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Be advised that there maybe legal consirns doing this in some countries..
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Im FULLY aware of that
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wm torrent
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why would u wan to mobile bt?????
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How safe?
How safe...meaning legally and tracking ip address is downloading a torrent on wmtorrent?
kuztardd said:
to save on personal bandwidth and probably other legal reasons
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i loled ^^
Safe?
Is this legally safe?
beatitrat881124 said:
Is this legally safe?
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rly , sometimes its just faster to get somthing on ur phone to get it with wm torrent then downloading with torrent program on pc > connecting > copying
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Is this legally safe?
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Absolutely not.
With your PC, they have your IP and MAC address. Then, they should ask to your provider to give them your personal informations.
With your phone, they have your IP, IMEI and phone number... that's way easier to know who you are.
However, using bt to download illegal stuff is... obviously always illegal!
This thread makes me giggle. No one can find me, because I'm not on a plan, so no one knows that the IMEI and number belong to me. Free wi-fi ftw as well.
lol and it just gets better when u take out ur sim card
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However, using bt to download illegal stuff is... obviously always illegal!
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Not really, it's just what you download.
Yeah wmTorrent is the only one for Windows Mobile.
Can you somehow change the way wm torrent registers itself to trackers? Meaning I want the tracker to think that I'm using uTorrent or BitComet, because some trackers only accept a small number of clients...
orelsi said:
This thread makes me giggle. No one can find me, because I'm not on a plan, so no one knows that the IMEI and number belong to me. Free wi-fi ftw as well.
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Interesting... here in Italy, when you buy a SIM card (either on a plan or not) you have to give all your infos (Passport ID, name, surname, etc)
DeeChan said:
Not really, it's just what you download.
Yeah wmTorrent is the only one for Windows Mobile.
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Yeah, that's why I said "using bt to download illegal stuff is...". Obviously, if you download a Linux Distro, for example, it's totally legal!
[email protected] said:
Interesting... here in Italy, when you buy a SIM card (either on a plan or not) you have to give all your infos (Passport ID, name, surname, etc)
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This will be implemented in Bulgaria by the end of the year. The Government already passed the law .
hi my phone is HUAWEI P7-L10 and I want to change IMEI and register it to turkey country. it is now block into turk network.
my rom version is 7-L10V100R001C00B13
please help me
karaj2 said:
hi my phone is HUAWEI P7-L10 and I want to change IMEI and register it to turkey country. it is now block into turk network.
my rom version is 7-L10V100R001C00B13
please help me
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IMEI = International Mobile Equipment Identity
I think there is no legal way to change imei. This number is unique all over the world - at least in theory.
87insane said:
IMEI = International Mobile Equipment Identity
I think there is no legal way to change imei. This number is unique all over the world - at least in theory.
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But I do like illegal ways .Because I need this phone and it blocked after 2 month to this country.
karaj2 said:
But I do like illegal ways .Because I need this phone and it blocked after 2 month to this country.
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Google: regiolock.
I do that and thats the answer. You have to register your mobile.
Please clarify
What is regiolock? How do you find it? How do you download it? How do you use it?
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What is regiolock? How do you find it? How do you download it? How do you use it?
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Its no program for download. Pls Google it.
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Its no program for download. Pls Google it.
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I googled it before replying to your reply...
You find results in Dutch which I don't understand and google translate makes a mess of.
None of these results say anything about IMEIs...
Thus my request for further information.
WTF, mate?!?
go0 said:
I googled it before replying to your reply...
You find results in Dutch which I don't understand and google translate makes a mess of.
None of these results say anything about IMEIs...
Thus my request for further information.
WTF, mate?!?
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Regiolock (aka regionlock) has nothing to do with the problem you are facing.
( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470551 )
This is only when a device blocks cards from a certain region.
There are no public methods available to change the IMEI for a P7. Generally methods for changing the IMEI of a device will not be released to the GP because the use of these tools is illegal in most countries, they can be misused by theives and terrorists.
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Regiolock (aka regionlock) has nothing to do with the problem you are facing.
( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470551 )
This is only when a device blocks cards from a certain region.
There are no public methods available to change the IMEI for a P7. Generally methods for changing the IMEI of a device will not be released to the GP because the use of these tools is illegal in most countries, they can be misused by theives and terrorists.
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You have read the reason of this user because he want to change his IMEI? I think not.....
The problem is the regio lock.
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You have read the reason of this user because he want to change his IMEI? I think not.....
The problem is the regio lock.
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Nope it isn't, and your attitude doesn't make it any less false. (Though it does make the Dunning-Kruger effect apparent)
Actually I did read the OP's initial post, and I completely understood it.
But I also know the background of his problem (which is not new and actually well known since since the law was introduced ages ago in Turkey), and I also googled to confirm whether the situation in Turkey hasn't changed over the last few years just to be sure before posting previous message.
Let me explain it to you:
Region lock is on the device itself, it prohibits the user to use a sim card not whitelisted for a certain user.
The problem here is different, Turkey blocks any foreign GSM within a month (or two) if it is not registered (by law), registering a device is compulsory (and you can't register anything without paying taxes and fees).
But hey, don't believe me, let others tell you:
http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/details/Communications/registration.html
http://www.todayszaman.com/columnis...ll-phone-registration-in-turkey-i_329471.html
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/thornt...opics/mobile-phone-use-registration-in-turkey
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/doina/R2006-08-18-2
http://www.mymerhaba.com/Registering-the-Mobile-Phones-in-Turkey-2627.html
Have a nice day.
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Nope it isn't, and your attitude doesn't make it any less false. (Though it does make the Dunning-Kruger effect apparent)
Actually I did read the OP's initial post, and I completely understood it.
But I also know the background of his problem (which is not new and actually well known since since the law was introduced ages ago in Turkey), and I also googled to confirm whether the situation in Turkey hasn't changed over the last few years just to be sure before posting previous message.
Let me explain it to you:
Region lock is on the device itself, it prohibits the user to use a sim card not whitelisted for a certain user.
The problem here is different, Turkey blocks any foreign GSM within a month (or two) if it is not registered (by law), registering a device is compulsory (and you can't register anything without paying taxes and fees).
But hey, don't believe me, let others tell you:
http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/details/Communications/registration.html
http://www.todayszaman.com/columnis...ll-phone-registration-in-turkey-i_329471.html
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/thornt...opics/mobile-phone-use-registration-in-turkey
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/doina/R2006-08-18-2
http://www.mymerhaba.com/Registering-the-Mobile-Phones-in-Turkey-2627.html
Have a nice day.
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I think that this is a contentious issue and we are both right. but it is also a reason that have their smartphone has been locked. the question whether the IMEI can be changed as we both have answered the same.
Dito
the-equinoxe said:
Nope it isn't, and your attitude doesn't make it any less false. (Though it does make the Dunning-Kruger effect apparent)
Actually I did read the OP's initial post, and I completely understood it.
But I also know the background of his problem (which is not new and actually well known since since the law was introduced ages ago in Turkey), and I also googled to confirm whether the situation in Turkey hasn't changed over the last few years just to be sure before posting previous message.
Let me explain it to you:
Region lock is on the device itself, it prohibits the user to use a sim card not whitelisted for a certain user.
The problem here is different, Turkey blocks any foreign GSM within a month (or two) if it is not registered (by law), registering a device is compulsory (and you can't register anything without paying taxes and fees).
But hey, don't believe me, let others tell you:
zoink
Have a nice day.
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Hey, thanks for the clarification. For the sake of discussion, if I were to have found a solution, should I post it?
go0 said:
Hey, thanks for the clarification. For the sake of discussion, if I were to have found a solution, should I post it?
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I would like to hear it. as long as it's not illegal solution, I think this is not a problem here. How i can change a IMEI, i know but this is the wrong place.
karaj2 said:
hi my phone is HUAWEI P7-L10 and I want to change IMEI and register it to turkey country. it is now block into turk network.
my rom version is 7-L10V100R001C00B13
please help me
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no chance it is illegal !
Simona Simmy said:
no chance it is illegal !
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Show me law regulations where is this prohibited?
Sent from my HUAWEI P7-L10
Ziolek67 said:
Show me law regulations where is this prohibited?
Sent from my HUAWEI P7-L10
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http://www.staffordshire.police.uk/info_advice/crime_prevention/immobilise/reprogramming/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4_cSAqzPYE
I asked you about law regulations, not police instruction or somewhere explanations or interpretation. But even this UK police statement says about unblocking blocked phone.
Generally, in short words. Illegal is not changing IMEI but changing it for crime reasons. Just all [emoji14]
PS
There is 194 countries on the world and each can have own regulation in this aspect.
Sent from my HUAWEI P7-L10
Ziolek67 said:
I asked you about law regulations, not police instruction or somewhere explanations or interpretation. But even this UK police statement says about unblocking blocked phone.
Generally, in short words. Illegal is not changing IMEI but changing it for crime reasons. Just all [emoji14]
PS
There is 194 countries on the world and each can have own regulation in this aspect.
Sent from my HUAWEI P7-L10
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well u cannot change imei which other u want to use? u cant just splash any number..
channging is not but it MIGHT lead to crime.. after further investigation..
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no chance it is illegal !
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Simona Simmy said:
well u cannot change imei which other u want to use? u cant just splash any number..
channging is not but it MIGHT lead to crime.. after further investigation..
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well if u in doubt go to mobile operators or mobile manufacturers and ask them.. and IF you wont do it it means u scared so you know u doing something bad .. so go ahead and ask the right people..
personal hello how do I modify the bike's IMEI g2 LTE ?
imei 1 and imei 2
JordyXtz said:
personal hello how do I modify the bike's IMEI g2 LTE ?
imei 1 and imei 2
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Return the phone to the original owner :3
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Sooo, your calling buying stolen phone a "deal"?
JordyXtz said:
I made a deal and got this device without knowing who was with this problem you idio t
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BTW. I'v reported your post, because 'idiot' was to much for my taste...
I ask a help and it comes with joke this post was made in the right place to ask for help then answer if you wish to help and not talk about things that have nothing to aver it
JordyXtz said:
I ask a help and it comes with joke this post was made in the right place to ask for help then answer if you wish to help and not talk about things that have nothing to aver it
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joke? The first time you said that you found this phone in your garden then you told us you bought it.
We won't help you with changing IMEI of a stolen phone.
Hi!
Xiaomi 11T Pro I use it.
How to do Imei repair on this phone.
Can I do this via computer?
Sorry for the bad English I'm using translation.
Thank you for your help!.
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Hi!
Xiaomi 11T Pro I use it.
How to do Imei repair on this phone.
Can I do this via computer?
Sorry for the bad English I'm using translation.
Thank you for your help!.
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What happened?
It doesn't happen by itself.
NOSS8 said:
What happened?
It doesn't happen by itself.
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My phone's IMEI number has been stolen. There is no solution for this situation in my country and soon my phone will be turned off.
efui0 said:
My phone's IMEI number has been stolen. There is no solution for this situation in my country and soon my phone will be turned off.
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Complain to the services concerned and prove with the phone bill that the Imei numbers are yours.
Then with the documents attesting to your good faith, contacted Xiaomi and your phone can be sent to a repair center for the necessary modifications.
Ha ha. looks like dude has bought a cheapo stolen phone from some crook and now has pita instead.
Venomphone said:
Ha ha. looks like dude has bought a cheapo stolen phone from some crook and now has pita instead.
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Hahaha
efui0 said:
My phone's IMEI number has been stolen.
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Greetings. While we appreciate your inquiry, and allow IMEI repair discussion, we do not allow discussion on changing the IMEI since this practice is illegal
in many countries, as is stipulated by XDA Rule #9:
9. Don't get us into trouble.
Don't post copyrighted materials or do other things which will obviously lead to legal trouble. If you wouldn't do it on your own homepage, you probably shouldn't do it here either. This does not mean that we agree with everything that the software piracy lobby try to impose on us. It simply means that you cannot break any laws here, since we'll end up dealing with the legal hassle caused by you. Please use common sense: respect the forum, its users and those that write great code.
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As was stated earlier by one of our esteemed RC's:
NOSS8 said:
Complain to the services concerned and prove with the phone bill that the Imei numbers are yours.
Then with the documents attesting to your good faith, contacted Xiaomi and your phone can be sent to a repair center for the necessary modifications.
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This is likely your best avenue to find a legal resolution, and not to get XDA in any sort of legal trouble.
Thank you for your understanding. Thread closed.
-Regards: Badger50