I want to know what is the best non LTE CDMA android phone I can buy where I can change the ESN/MEID and other settings in CDMA worksop or something similar
I ask cause I already imported a verizon iphone because I got lied to and would hate to get burned again so I figured I'd ask the experts for my next best option
Disclaimer:swapping ESN/MEID is not illegal in my country regardless, I am not asking how to do it. im asking for phone recommendations that are know to have that ability I dont believe that this constitutes breaking rules like rule 9 cause im just asking for the names of phones which isn't illegal even in your country
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I have searched thru these forums trying an many combo's as I could think of and couldn't find it so hopefully this isnt a repeat set of questions.
-In the Bourne Supremacy, Jason Bourne makes a copy of somebody's sim card which allowed his phone to be on the same call as that person at the same time. All the references I can find to sim cloning state that the second phone must be switched off (or it causes some kind of problem?). So is there any such way to do that with GSM? The only reason I ask is because I work for a CDMA service provider, at sometimes during an ESN swap/upgrade the system will not release the old ESN. The result seems to be that both phones ring at the same time (Though only one can answer). Basically can it be done or is it movie magic?
-During my searches I saw many results for IMEI cloning. Im not sure if I understand why you would want to do this. Some ppl wanted to trick a service provider into giving them service, and I guess some wanted to use a phone that had been banned on a network(?). But really other than using a stolen or banned phone, whats the reason for the popularity of this issue?
-Also I unlock every phone I get, and it looks like there are many US AT&T users here that use or need unlock software. AT&T's general policy nowadays is that they will supply you with the codes for no charge. Just call in and say you bought the phone and will not be using their service. Basically no question asked. Tmobile will give you the code after 90 days with active service, and might give you the code if you arent planning on using their service. So is there another reason for unlocking the phones thru software as opposed to just getting the code? (Is it better, does it do more for you?)
And not a question but a huge, THANK YOU SO MUCH to all of you guys for doing what you do. VP3G's 8525 ROM is awesome (^_^)y
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in regards to the sim, NO
I am getting ready to scrap/destroy several old/obsolete GSM phones.
If anybody needs an IMEI number I will be happy to post one of them for that person, together with all the information regarding the phone it came from.
I hope that I am not violating any term of use or any regulation as it may apply to this forum by posting this.
If it is determined that I am, please delete this post ASAP.
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this i beleive is a gray area at least in the usa.. i thing it is illegal in the USA im not sure about international law.... um... might wanna call the carriers or manufactures if it is legal or even allowed
I am new to this site in terms of posting. I appreciate the hard work that all of you put in to filling the community with all your knowlegde and helping those of us with very minimal understanding of programming accomplish things we would otherwise not be able to.
Which brings me to why I am here; I am in the US Military and currently stationed in south korea, i have a samsung captivate that i would love to use on the SK telecom rather than buy a brand new smart phone. I have a prepaid sim but after doing some reading SK blocks all IMEI's that are not in their database (a.k.a. foreign phones). I was wondering if there was a way to spoof my IMEI to say a cheap prepaid phone I get here in order to use my phone on something other than WIFI.
Again I appreciate any input you guys have and solution would be great but I don't expect you guys to break your backs over something that you may never use yourselves.
you can.
dont ask about it here though its illegal and against the rules.
thank you for the quick reply. i didnt mean to request something that was against the rules. admin can go ahead and close the thread if they so choose.
I'm buying a used GSM phone to use on tmobile.
Is their anything I should check for?
I know that non t-mobile phones need to be unlocked. I figure that I check here if it has been rooted then unlock it myself.
But the other things I'm worried that is that I wont be able to activate it, or that it might have network incompatibilities.
So what should I check? ESN? What antennas does it need to have?
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freshjr said:
I'm buying a used GSM phone to use on tmobile.
Is their anything I should check for?
I know that non t-mobile phones need to be unlocked. I figure that I check here if it has been rooted then unlock it myself.
But the other things I'm worried that is that I wont be able to activate it, or that it might have network incompatibilities.
So what should I check? ESN? What antennas does it need to have?
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ESN refers to CDMA phones, not GSM. If you're purchasing a T-Mobile phone, I'd check the IMEI number since T-Mobile is starting to block stolen/lost/etc phones like Sprint and Verizon. If you're purchasing a phone from another country or something, make sure the frequency is the same as T-Mobile as they are AWS. Any GSM phone thats not AWS will work with T-Mobile once unlocked but your data speeds will be slower.
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ESN refers to CDMA phones, not GSM. If you're purchasing a T-Mobile phone, I'd check the IMEI number since T-Mobile is starting to block stolen/lost/etc phones like Sprint and Verizon. If you're purchasing a phone from another country or something, make sure the frequency is the same as T-Mobile as they are AWS. Any GSM phone thats not AWS will work with T-Mobile once unlocked but your data speeds will be slower.
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If a phone has a bad IMEI on ATT, would you know if it would still be good on T-mobile?
I might be able to save some money if this loophole exists.
I don't think AT&T blocks IMEI's but even if they do, once unlocked it will be good on T-Mobile. Just how if there was a bad IMEI on a T-Mobile phone, you can unlock it and use it with another GSM carrier.
Figure out how to check for water damage for that specific model you're buying. And absolutely check for it.
I've been hosed once because I didn't properly check. Ended up having to replace the motherboard of the phone I bought.
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I don't think AT&T blocks IMEI's but even if they do, once unlocked it will be good on T-Mobile. Just how if there was a bad IMEI on a T-Mobile phone, you can unlock it and use it with another GSM carrier.
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I think they (and all cariers) do as part of the insurance agreement.
I think when I person reports a phone stolen and goes through insurance, I thought the IMEI gets blacklisted for life. That and not paying the bill / early termination fee.
Thanks for telling me everything. I just hope I dont buy a phone, and the guy reports it stolen AFTER I buy it.
Yeah I agree with you in regards to T-Mobile since someone can just report it stolen after they've sold it but I'm pretty sure AT&T doesn't do that as of yet. Also, AT&T and T-Mobile don't share IMEI databases so even if its stolen on T-Mobile, AT&T wont know and it will be useable. Like Azure1203 said, check for water damage, any discoloration on a white screen, see if the digitzier works, check for the red water damage indicator on the battery and underneath, etc.
So I have a BRAND NEW, CLEAN, IMEI for this Sprint GS5. It is NOT stolen, or anything in that nature.
I have service with a company called i-wireless that runs off of Sprints 4G Network. Just type "i wireless sprint network byod" into Google to find this, Im new so it wont let me post actual links until i have done 10 posts, sorry <<
When I got the Sprint GS5, my every intention was to activate it on my i-wireless account with their "Bring Your Own Sprint Device (also known as BYOSD)" Program.
Well, come to find out, Sprint actually BLACKLISTS their newly launched devices from being activated by their MVNOs (mobile virtual network operator) such as i-wireless, FOR 1 YEAR FROM THE LAUNCH DATE OF THE DEVICE!!!!! Very Very Frustrating! To find it in google type " prepaidphonenews dot com banned phones tracking sprints blacklist:" sorry not being able to provide actual link.
I do not wish to do anything illegal. My question is:
My device is currently blacklisted from being activated by Sprints MVNOs, is there anyway to remove my device from this blacklist?
I'm not sure if unlocking my device would remove it from the blacklist, or what I can do to remove it manually. My device is brand spanking new, never once been activated on a sprint account or anything.
I am open to any ideas, other than changing my IMEI because, well, its a clean IMEI. Its blacklisted cause its fresh in the market, to put it simply.
I am kinda tech savvy when it come to phones & computers, but honestly I have been on Google non stop for days only to be left hopeless on finding any sort of resolution.
Any Help in the right direction would be so greatly appreciated, please & thank you!
Morgan
There's nothing you can do.
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morgan.rolph said:
So I have a BRAND NEW, CLEAN, IMEI for this Sprint GS5. It is NOT stolen, or anything in that nature.
I have service with a company called i-wireless that runs off of Sprints 4G Network. Just type "i wireless sprint network byod" into Google to find this, Im new so it wont let me post actual links until i have done 10 posts, sorry <<
When I got the Sprint GS5, my every intention was to activate it on my i-wireless account with their "Bring Your Own Sprint Device (also known as BYOSD)" Program.
Well, come to find out, Sprint actually BLACKLISTS their newly launched devices from being activated by their MVNOs (mobile virtual network operator) such as i-wireless, FOR 1 YEAR FROM THE LAUNCH DATE OF THE DEVICE!!!!! Very Very Frustrating! To find it in google type " prepaidphonenews dot com banned phones tracking sprints blacklist:" sorry not being able to provide actual link.
I do not wish to do anything illegal. My question is:
My device is currently blacklisted from being activated by Sprints MVNOs, is there anyway to remove my device from this blacklist?
I'm not sure if unlocking my device would remove it from the blacklist, or what I can do to remove it manually. My device is brand spanking new, never once been activated on a sprint account or anything.
I am open to any ideas, other than changing my IMEI because, well, its a clean IMEI. Its blacklisted cause its fresh in the market, to put it simply.
I am kinda tech savvy when it come to phones & computers, but honestly I have been on Google non stop for days only to be left hopeless on finding any sort of resolution.
Any Help in the right direction would be so greatly appreciated, please & thank you!
Morgan
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My guess if Samsung or Sprint will not do anything then there is nothing you can really do...Could always try something other than i-wireless not sure what other places that will allow you to BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)
morgan.rolph said:
So I have a BRAND NEW, CLEAN, IMEI for this Sprint GS5. It is NOT stolen, or anything in that nature.
I have service with a company called i-wireless that runs off of Sprints 4G Network. Just type "i wireless sprint network byod" into Google to find this, Im new so it wont let me post actual links until i have done 10 posts, sorry <<
When I got the Sprint GS5, my every intention was to activate it on my i-wireless account with their "Bring Your Own Sprint Device (also known as BYOSD)" Program.
Well, come to find out, Sprint actually BLACKLISTS their newly launched devices from being activated by their MVNOs (mobile virtual network operator) such as i-wireless, FOR 1 YEAR FROM THE LAUNCH DATE OF THE DEVICE!!!!! Very Very Frustrating! To find it in google type " prepaidphonenews dot com banned phones tracking sprints blacklist:" sorry not being able to provide actual link.
I do not wish to do anything illegal. My question is:
My device is currently blacklisted from being activated by Sprints MVNOs, is there anyway to remove my device from this blacklist?
I'm not sure if unlocking my device would remove it from the blacklist, or what I can do to remove it manually. My device is brand spanking new, never once been activated on a sprint account or anything.
I am open to any ideas, other than changing my IMEI because, well, its a clean IMEI. Its blacklisted cause its fresh in the market, to put it simply.
I am kinda tech savvy when it come to phones & computers, but honestly I have been on Google non stop for days only to be left hopeless on finding any sort of resolution.
Any Help in the right direction would be so greatly appreciated, please & thank you!
Morgan
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This so called "Blacklist" is just a list of current IMEI/MEID numbers of current new sprint devices. Theres no unlocking, or anything you can do. Not legally anyhow, And from what ive heard the illegal way some used to use, now renders the S5 to have NO SIGNAL after doing so, so that would seem to be pointless as well lol. All you can do is either sell the device and recoup your money, or wait the year. I was in this boat when the Evo 4g came out and i wanted to use it on Boost lol. Sucks, but it is what it is. IF they didnt do thtis, people would just buy up the phones and use them on prepaid carriers in most cases causing sprint to lose revenue in the long run.
Good luck, sorry you found yourself in this situation as many (including myself) have.