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myth about chinese method of unlocking the D2G

So, like many of you guys, i bought an D2G from ebay this morning. My phone has not arrived yet but i assume its prob locked by verizon. i took the initiation of seeking how to unlock it, and i landed here. After searching tons of thread with the same topic? i will summarize the major two methods of unlocking the device, so later on, people like me with the same problem doesn't have to. (please correct me if i am wrong)
1. unlock code from VZ or vendor (unlock shack seems to provide refunds, so one might wanna give it a try.)
2. turbo sim (i used it for iphone4 and it works, but i cant say the same with d2g.)
couple members mentions some dude in china works out a method but you will have to send the phone in. it just happens to be that i speaks chinese, so i went over to the china great firewall in attempt to search for an answer. Apparently the method is no secret. The chinese said that this unlocking method is done through software and worked the same as the unlock code by verizon. The only difference is after the unlock process, the IMEI of your phone will turn into a 16 digits number starting with 0000. I got class in a lil bit, so this is my search so far. i will keep you all updated with my process. if i find a solution. i will make a tut for yall.

IMO changing the imei number isn't a solution at all. Thanks for info.

Changing imei isn't the solution but rather the outcome of the software unlock, but many said the unlock code doesn't work. I would assume many would prefer a better solution which promise certainty, especially when it's a paid service.

Why bother with esothic methods when you can unlock the phone with an online service and 10$ ?

The Solutor said:
Why bother with esothic methods when you can unlock the phone with an online service and 10$ ?
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Unfortunately - not always. Some are "tough nuts" and only Verizon can unlock them. And probably those Chinese guys..
IMEI must be 15 digit though, not 16. I only see problem if they use same IMEI for everyone. Two phones with one IMEI on one network is a call for trouble..
For the record - chaning IMEI number of a GSM phone is illegal in most countries.

leobg said:
Unfortunately - not always. Some are "tough nuts" and only Verizon can unlock them. And probably those Chinese guys..
IMEI must be 15 digit though, not 16. I only see problem if they use same IMEI for everyone. Two phones with one IMEI on one network is a call for trouble..
For the record - chaning IMEI number of a GSM phone is illegal in most countries.
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Apparently, the method switch the original imei 35xxxxxxxxxxxxx of d2g to 0000xxxxxxxxxxx but digits after 0000 are not identical, from there they can calculate the pin code and is available for free. And as i read more, the chinese change esn for the cdma to work. Even thou changing imei or esn is illegal, i doubt they really regulate such act lol. And chill out on the negativity, a thriving forum are great only if their member share their knowledge and benefit us all. My last phone was Nokia n900, and the phone are still popular today due to the community's contributions:

No negativity here. I will be glad if all those having problems unlocking their phone finally find a way to sort their unlock issue.
Discussions about modifying IMEI/ESN is not allowed here on XDA (as well as most other similar forums) hence I expressed this concern.

leobg said:
Unfortunately - not always.
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I know.
But I still think that any alternative method should be taken in account only if you are one of those unlucky owners, not when the phone is still on its way...

Change IMEI Razr D1

Good afternoon!
I looked at other post before creating this, I have a Razr D1 fo the IMEI blocked, tried a few methods I found on the forum and could not, have some other specific method to change the IMEI of the same?

Isn't changing your IMEI illegal?
And your IMEI is blocked, have you stolen your phone or something?

eatsleep said:
Isn't changing your IMEI illegal?
And your IMEI is blocked, have you stolen your phone or something?
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not steal do not even have to note the same! I called the operator and not informed the reason for blocking the device, said it takes up to 3 months to unlock imei, ai wanted a method of exchange.

nipponicshell said:
not steal do not even have to note the same! I called the operator and not informed the reason for blocking the device, said it takes up to 3 months to unlock imei, ai wanted a method of exchange.
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It is a risky process and it is also illegal to change your IMEI in many countries, my advice is to wait

eatsleep said:
It is a risky process and it is also illegal to change your IMEI in many countries, my advice is to wait
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This is Brazil! Worse things happen and do not care about anything ... rsr

follow the video link, it's just a check of IMEI numbers

No your not
That is 100% illegal in Europe and USA and you can serve up too 5 years for changing a phones IMEI Number

Samssung S7: Imei

Hi,
I would like change my imei. I have already root, and install twrp for xposed and plugin imei changer.
Its working but i can t call. And i think its the 2 last letters who do problem. I have 15 letters for imei i would like change *************** / 01 to ... / 05
But i don't know how to do.
Help me please (i try to speak english because i am french.

ZeeN0x said:
Hi,
I would like change my imei. I have already root, and install twrp for xposed and plugin imei changer.
Its working but i can t call. And i think its the 2 last letters who do problem. I have 15 letters for imei i would like change *************** / 01 to ... / 05
But i don't know how to do.
Help me please (i try to speak english because i am french.
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Hi
Changing the IMEI is ILEGAL everywhere , you will not get any help for that in this forum.
What happen to the original phone IMEI?

MAX 404 said:
Hi
Changing the IMEI is ILEGAL everywhere , you will not get any help for that in this forum.
What happen to the original phone IMEI?
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The issue is likely because he has one of those IMEI's that is tied to a specific carrier that the carrier doesn't want to turn loose. (For example, my S7 has an IMEI that is tied to VZW due to it being a device that was sold ONLY by VZW in the US - and as a lot of us have pointed out, an IMEI is unique to the specific phone; you have more control over a phone number than you do your handset's IMEI - and a locked IMEI will not accept a ported number. I can't take my locked IMEI (handset) to Tracfone, even though the handset is otherwise compatible with the VZW side of Tracfone's network (in fact, when it was in service, it was a VZW handset) because VZW has the IMEI on lockdown.

PGHammer said:
The issue is likely because he has one of those IMEI's that is tied to a specific carrier that the carrier doesn't want to turn loose. (For example, my S7 has an IMEI that is tied to VZW due to it being a device that was sold ONLY by VZW in the US - and as a lot of us have pointed out, an IMEI is unique to the specific phone; you have more control over a phone number than you do your handset's IMEI - and a locked IMEI will not accept a ported number. I can't take my locked IMEI (handset) to Tracfone, even though the handset is otherwise compatible with the VZW side of Tracfone's network (in fact, when it was in service, it was a VZW handset) because VZW has the IMEI on lockdown.
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Even if that is the case... still ilegal

MAX 404 said:
Even if that is the case... still ilegal
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Say what others want to hear is legal but it is illegal to say what is true. I just want to use a telephone that I paid.
But i can t tell you for change my imei i am responsible of my acts and i juste say :
"What coresponding the /05 /03 /01 at the end of imei" Is it illegal to respond at my answer ?

Zeenox said:
Say what others want to hear is legal but it is illegal to say what is true. I just want to use a telephone that I paid.
But i can t tell you for change my imei i am responsible of my acts and i juste say :
"What coresponding the /05 /03 /01 at the end of imei" Is it illegal to respond at my answer ?
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Hi
I am not judging , I am not even saying if you should or not .... I am saying is ilegal to change the Imei number of your phone whatever the reason maybe.

ALWAYS backup your EFS folder, no matter what phone u have., and then save it on ur PC.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/guide-how-to-fix-check-drk-imei-issues-t3379516
This link solves most ppl with IMEI problems.

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Changing IMEI discussion is not allowed on XDA, even if it's not for bad intentions, we do not allow "things which will obviously lead to legal trouble":
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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Thank you for your understanding.
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Is it possible to change Zenfone 7 Pro's IMEI?

bootloader can be unlocked and this phone can be rooted, so i guess it should be possible but i wanna be sure...

zenfone selfie said:
bootloader can be unlocked and this phone can be rooted, so i guess it should be possible but i wanna be sure...
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It can, but be wary. Depending on your country, you might land in hot water with the police if you change your imei

Fytdyh said:
It can, but be wary. Depending on your country, you might land in hot water with the police if you change your imei
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is it possible for them to know tho? if i use the imei of my old phone? it's quite common to change imei numbers as far as i know...

zenfone selfie said:
is it possible for them to know tho? if i use the imei of my old phone? it's quite common to change imei numbers as far as i know...
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Let's start from the beginning, why do you want to change it? There isn't any advantage to changing an imei, just a lot of disadvantages..

Fytdyh said:
Let's start from the beginning, why do you want to change it? There isn't any advantage to changing an imei, just a lot of disadvantages..
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this phone is not available in my country so i gotta buy it from another country. and i can't use it with an unregistered imei.

zenfone selfie said:
this phone is not available in my country so i gotta buy it from another country. and i can't use it without an unregistered imei.
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This will open you to problems. A phone from another country might be using some signal bands which aren't used in your country. That phone would be unusable in your country with your data sim.

Fytdyh said:
This will open you to problems. A phone from another country might be using some signal bands which aren't used in your country. That phone would be unusable in your country with your data sim.
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nah, it's compatible. the only problem is the imei registration. costs $250 which is absurd...

THREAD CLOSED!
Change/edit of IMEI is illegal in quite a lot of countries. As such, we don't allow support or discussions of IMEI changes or edits on XDA. Don't bring this website into trouble.

Question How do i find the UICC that came with this A21 phone to unlock the sim or network?

How do i find the UICC that came with this A21 phone to unlock the sim or network

[email protected] said:
How do i find the UICC that came with this A21 phone to unlock the sim or network
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Hey, are you still looking for help with this?

iBowToAndroid said:
Hey, are you still looking for help with this?
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I have this phone and would like to figure out how to unlock the carrier network for free.
Thanks

captainchaos_7659 said:
I have this phone and would like to figure out how to unlock the carrier network for free.
Thanks
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The only way to do it for free is if you're the original owner and you meet all of the carrier's requirements

iBowToAndroid said:
The only way to do it for free is if you're the original owner and you meet all of the carrier's requirements
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Thanks for the reply. Back in the day there truly were PUK (I can't remember the acronyms for everything) generators. Of course there were many paid ones, but there were also many free ones. I suspect the phone companies actually installed the free ones so that the other guys wouldn't actually make very much money for the paid services.

captainchaos_7659 said:
Thanks for the reply. Back in the day there truly were PUK (I can't remember the acronyms for everything) generators. Of course there were many paid ones, but there were also many free ones. I suspect the phone companies actually installed the free ones so that the other guys wouldn't actually make very much money for the paid services.
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Most carriers don't use SIM unlock codes anymore. Every single carrier sells at least 1 model that does not use/take a code, even if other models of theirs do

captainchaos_7659 said:
I have this phone and would like to figure out how to unlock the carrier network for free.
Thanks
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you can also change the csc with alliance shield x -> app manager -> search "cid" -> click the app you see and then click activities then click the first activity and you will be in preconfig and you can change csc from there
Edit: nevermind, it got patched