I think my htc one x has changed its imei after i rooted and unlocked bootloader.Can i unlock the phone with fake imei number?
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huh ?
CheesyNutz said:
huh ?
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HAHAHAHAHA we have another thread of similar jibberish on the x+ forum
Makes sense to me. I think what he's saying is: since unlocking his bootloader his imei has changed to a false number. And he's wondering if he can do a sim unlock even though he has a false imei number.
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I was curious, I know its illegal to change your imei but we can pretty easily. And this kinda drives off topic
Couldn't somebody come up with a method to hex edit in a set imei that we know the unlock code for, unlock the phone and then restore the original imei
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i think you guys dont understand.When i want to unlock i have to give my imei and im getting the unlock code through regeneratig it with a imei code.Willl the phone unlock with the fake imei. Im not sure if my imei changed.Can it?
Maybe the reason we don't understand is because you're not explaining it well enough. Sorry but you're not making much sense.
Are you trying to do a sim unlock? To change mobile carriers? If so, I don't think it will work if you supply them with a fake imei. It will not match the one they have on record, and that will raise suspicions.
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I can guarantee you that trying to use your fake IMEI number to unlock the phone will end in disaster. You will need to use the ORIGINAL IMEI number that was programmed into the phone.
At this point in time, trying to unlock the phone using the original IMEI may still end in failure due to corruption of the MODEM partition. The way unlock codes work is that they are calculated using an algorithm which takes the IMEI number as an input or it is taken from a database (which would be cheaper and faster), if using the database method it would come back as not found and if calculated it would simply give you a unlock code which is not compatible.
how to check if my phone has changed it imei? Was there a chance the imei chcnaged while rootin unlocking bootloaderband having a custom rom.Thx
rooting , unlocking bootloader or flashing custom ROM won't change your IMEI. IMEI and unlock code both are different. For every locked phone ( say uniquely identified by IMEI ) an unlock code may exist..
kancherlapraneeth said:
rooting , unlocking bootloader or flashing custom ROM won't change your IMEI. IMEI and unlock code both are different. For every locked phone ( say uniquely identified by IMEI ) an unlock code may exist..
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Not true, one particular method we have to unlock our boot loader does infact change your imei. But it should change back to the original when you finish
There have been many reports of it changing
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superchilpil said:
Not true, one particular method we have to unlock our boot loader does infact change your imei. But it should change back to the original when you finish
There have been many reports of it changing
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thanks for correcting . I do not know about that
superchilpil said:
Not true, one particular method we have to unlock our boot loader does infact change your imei. But it should change back to the original when you finish
There have been many reports of it changing
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Thx for info but how do i check if my IMEI changed.
Look at the imei on your box, or the engraving on your simcard tray.
Just FYI, no method of rooting or flashing here has the capability of changing imei, except the unlock method that specifically states it will be doing so.
18th.abn said:
Look at the imei on your box, or the engraving on your simcard tray.
Just FYI, no method of rooting or flashing here has the capability of changing imei, except the unlock method that specifically states it will be doing so.
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what do you mean by unlock? gsm unlock changes imei or bootloader unlocl changes imei?thx.
salata1500 said:
what do you mean by unlock? gsm unlock changes imei or bootloader unlocl changes imei?thx.
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He is just saying by default it wont do it unless the method explicitly states it does in the instructions just saying dont count on it unless its said to change it in the instructions :good:
My IMEI number is all zeros, but I think the sticker on the back of the phone tell you what is originally was. It doesn't bother me, but I guess I'll take my case off one day and fix it. It really doesn't affect anything though once you're unlocked.
something tells me the OP has no business messing with the IMEI lol
CheesyNutz said:
something tells me the OP has no business messing with the IMEI lol
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You're probably right
Op: buy a code and try it out, if it doesn't work you are entitled to a refund
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So I used to DesignGears method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1672284 to successfully unlock my bootloader so I could install a custom ROM (CleanROM). Now I'm trying to unlock my SIM but after putting in my IMEI into CellUnlocker.net I got an e-mail saying that the first database returned a negative for my IMEI. Did unlocking the bootloader change my IMEI to something that would prevent me from unlocking my SIM and not change it back? Did I need to do them in a different order? Just concerned because I'm traveling out of the country tomorrow and need to get my SIM unlocked prior to leaving.
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So I used to DesignGears method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1672284 to successfully unlock my bootloader so I could install a custom ROM (CleanROM). Now I'm trying to unlock my SIM but after putting in my IMEI into CellUnlocker.net I got an e-mail saying that the first database returned a negative for my IMEI. Did unlocking the bootloader change my IMEI to something that would prevent me from unlocking my SIM and not change it back? Did I need to do them in a different order? Just concerned because I'm traveling out of the country tomorrow and need to get my SIM unlocked prior to leaving.
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1. *#06# check your imei match your box
2. use the imei on your box to check on with cellunlocker.net
if those two doesn't match then...it changed your imei...else
if you can't get a unlock code with the imei on your box...it's some other issue lol...two people in general section had the same problem..
niceppl said:
1. *#06# check your imei match your box
2. use the imei on your box to check on with cellunlocker.net
if those two doesn't match then...it changed your imei...else
if you can't get a unlock code with the imei on your box...it's some other issue lol...two people in general section had the same problem..
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So don't have the box with me (it's at home) and I've removed the sticker so I'll have to check later. Do you know if the IMEI is changed during the bootloader unlocking process? If it did, can I use the IMEI on the box for cellunlocker.net even if that doesn't match one in my phone? I'm guessing the unlock code was hard coded to the original IMEI so even if my IMEI has changed, the unlock code that cellunlocker.net would provide should still work?
The unlock process doesn't change IMEI.
gunnyman said:
The unlock process doesn't change IMEI.
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The process of supercid may tho
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It hasn't so far. Well the unlock without htc dev method does but you're supposed to change it back after.
Well I used the process that included HTC Dev. I first used Spoof-CID.bat to get the token that I then input on the HTC Dev site. They sent me my unlock_code.bin. If this doesn't change my IMEI, then why wouldn't it be working through cellunlocker? I really need this unlocked before tomorrow morning.
akates said:
Well I used the process that included HTC Dev. I first used Spoof-CID.bat to get the token that I then input on the HTC Dev site. They sent me my unlock_code.bin. If this doesn't change my IMEI, then why wouldn't it be working through cellunlocker? I really need this unlocked before tomorrow morning.
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Until you match the IMEI reported by the phone with what's on the Box, we can't know how to assist you.
It would make sense for that partition to contain your imei as well.
You're going to have to find a method to write back the backup on your sd card
The method you used made a backup of the partition before it changed it
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Another user posted on here that he tried unlocking the SIM through several different online services. They all reported that the IMEI was too new, and he would need to wait until the IMEI database was updated. Might be your issue as well.
I agree you need to just check your IMEI with what is on the box. The numbers and bar codes on the sticker are also on the hBoot screen, so you can check that also. Don't think that will change if you screw with the IMEI.
Nevermind
superchilpil said:
It would make sense for that partition to contain your imei as well.
You're going to have to find a method to write back the backup on your sd card
The method you used made a backup of the partition before it changed it
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I believe everything was wiped from my SD Card when I formatted everything prior to installing CleanROM. Now I'm really worried that this is a big issue, but as gunnyman said, I guess I need to just wait and see what my box says my IMEI is.
What I don't understand is even if my IMEI changed, wouldn't my unlock code already have been hard coded based upon my original IMEI, so if I used that (assuming it's different) in cellunlocker, I would think my phone would accept the unlock code? Does changing the IMEI in the phone change the unlock code as well?
akates said:
I believe everything was wiped from my SD Card when I formatted everything prior to installing CleanROM. Now I'm really worried that this is a big issue, but as gunnyman said, I guess I need to just wait and see what my box says my IMEI is.
What I don't understand is even if my IMEI changed, wouldn't my unlock code already have been hard coded based upon my original IMEI, so if I used that (assuming it's different) in cellunlocker, I would think my phone would accept the unlock code? Does changing the IMEI in the phone change the unlock code as well?
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Depends if your imei is also hard coded elsewhere
It's all speculation at this point
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superchilpil said:
Depends if your imei is also hard coded elsewhere
It's all speculation at this point
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Well if it helps at all, the IMEI shown in HBOOT with the barcodes matches the *#06# number. Don't know if that's recoded. Guess I sit nervously until I get home to see if it matches that box. Not sure whether I hope it's the same or different, because if it's the same there is no explanation for why I can't get my unlock code!
Appreciate all the help and I'll chime back in once I check it with the box.
akates said:
Not sure whether I hope it's the same or different, because if it's the same there is no explanation for why I can't get my unlock code!
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Except for the explanation that I already gave.
See here also: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1808263
redpoint73 said:
Except for the explanation that I already gave.
See here also: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1808263
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True. I guess what I meant to say is there is no fix for me by tomorrow if that's the case.
I am having an similar issue with my One X. I probably should have tried to sim unlock it before messing with the phone but its too late now.
What I mean by messing with: Unlocked bootloader, flashed kernel and installed new rom. After doing that I went to cellularunlocker.net for a code. They gave me a code with didn't work (ultimately got a refund). The very next day I got a friend who has AT&T to get the code. Turns out its the SAME UNLOCK CODE that the website gave me. Now I'm at my wits end.
Can someone please help me. I need this working before I go on vacation in a few days...
I am trying to sim network unlock my One XL from AT&T to use on vodacom in south africa while on vacation. I am rooted and have CM10 09/26 nightly installed and Baseband 0.19as.32.09.11_2_10.105.32.25L (not sure if these make a difference trying to provide as much info as possible). I removed my AT&T sim, put in the vodacom sim was prompted for the sim network unlock pin and a proceeded to enter the pin. I received an incorrect error.
I used http://www.HTCimeiUnlockCodes.com/ to get the code and have double checked (triple checked) that I entered the correct IMEI number but still no go.
Any ideas or advice? Is it possible that the ROM/Radio affects this process at all?
Do a factory reset and retry.....all I can think of.
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Take a video of the process you followed and send it to the code provider and ask them to reissue a new one or refund the money...don't try entering the code too many times..phone gets blocked...
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Do a factory reset and retry.....all I can think of.
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Do you think I should factory reset and flash a sense rom or will that not make a difference?
Thanks for your help guys
Shouldn't matter which rom....do a reset, retry and if nothing do the above post says
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anione know how to backup imei information dan restore it.... thanks before
dicky_asb said:
anione know how to backup imei information dan restore it.... thanks before
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An IMEI is a phone identification number, it doesn't change when flashing other firmware or anything.
You can't back it up, you can't restore it, you can't move an IMEI from one phone to another, I believe there's actually no way to change it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Mobile_Equipment_Identity
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But, how about if we unbootloader the device ane relock again.. What's the imei still like before (factory)
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dicky_asb said:
But, how about if we unbootloader the device ane relock again.. What's the imei still like before (factory)
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Yes, your IMEI is going to stay the same.
Because, like I said, it's an identification number, it CANNOT be changed.
What DOES happen, is you lose official Sony warranty when unlocking the bootloader. And you need the IMEI to get the bootloader unlock-code from Sony website, because when you fill in the IMEI, they know which phone it is > which makes it possible for them to see if your phone's warranty is voided when you send it to an official Sony Repair Center.
But again, IMEI cannot be changed, so it also cannot be backed up and restored.
Theres no need for it, so it's not possible.
Hope this informs you enough.
Regards, Drago
Dragoboss said:
Yes, your IMEI is going to stay the same.
Because, like I said, it's an identification number, it CANNOT be changed.
What DOES happen, is you lose official Sony warranty when unlocking the bootloader. And you need the IMEI to get the bootloader unlock-code from Sony website, because when you fill in the IMEI, they know which phone it is > which makes it possible for them to see if your phone's warranty is voided when you send it to an official Sony Repair Center.
But again, IMEI cannot be changed, so it also cannot be backed up and restored.
Theres no need for it, so it's not possible.
Hope this informs you enough.
Regards, Drago
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its so enough for me,... so no matter i unblockloader my imei is stay like before and i still have my warranty?...
No, that's what I was trying to explain, the IMEI has nothing to do with the warranty.
Like I said:
You unlock bootloaders, that means you WILL void warranty.
But the IMEI doesn't change. I think you've got things mixed up...
What you say totally makes no sense AT ALL.
Regards, Drago
Your imei can be changed but it is illegal as it allows thieves to unlock cell phones which have been blacklisted by network companies. If you don't know what an imei is then you should stay well clear of it
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[J] No IMEI.
willieboya said:
Your imei can be changed but it is illegal as it allows thieves to unlock cell phones which have been blacklisted by network companies. If you don't know what an imei is then you should stay well clear of it
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I tried to install a stockbased ROM using recovery and my IMEI is gone now. I can't see anything when I press *#06# . Is there a way to restore my IMEI without flashing perhaps because for some reason I cannot flashboot any FTFs. If someone can find me a link I'd be grateful. Please.
I need to reset network number counter because I buy a AT&T HTC ONE X in ebay but when i need to insert network code it says is wrong. The problem is not the code but the seller is inserted wrong code and the phone is blocked. Is possible to downgrade phone from 4.1.1 in 4.0.4? Or is another method to reset network counter number ?
Thanks in Advance.
altrin said:
I need to reset network number counter because I buy a AT&T HTC ONE X in ebay but when i need to insert network code it says is wrong. The problem is not the code but the seller is inserted wrong code and the phone is blocked. Is possible to downgrade phone from 4.1.1 in 4.0.4? Or is another method to reset network counter number ?
Thanks in Advance.
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what do you mean 'network code' and 'network count number'?
I mean when insert another gsm card not AT&T the phone need a code to unlock.
cr1960 said:
what do you mean 'network code' and 'network count number'?
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I'm thinking he tried to SIM unlock too many times with wrong code...
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I mean when insert another gsm card not AT&T the phone need a code to unlock.
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OK - got you now. You can buy phone unlock codes on eBay too.
Maybe some other member here can tell you a reliable seller as I've always had unlocked devices.
I don't think changing roms will help you any.
I have the code but the wrong number is inserted by the seller and the phone is needed to reset network code numbering.
altrin said:
I have the code but the wrong number is inserted by the seller and the phone is needed to reset network code numbering.
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If the phone is rooted you can use the JET tool to downgrade your hboot and then run a 4.0.4 RUU but if you have superCID you will not be able to upgrade to 4.1.1 unless you S-OFF first.
Ofcourse, I have no idea if RUUing to 4.0.4 will help your situation but that would be the method to do so.
If you do not have root, you can use the 3.18 root method and then S-OFF and then RUU to 4.0.4
Edit: So I have managed to return to stock 3.17 Telus RUU relocked and S-ON. Now I will find the fastest way to unlock and SuperCID and then update here.
Hi
Need help how to unlock IN2017 oneplus 8 bootloader without out flash token. My device IMEI is changed and T-Mobile is asking for original imei number for flash token. Is there any way i can unlock bootloader without token key.
You can get your original imei from the side of the box.
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You can get your original imei from the side of the box.
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I don't have box. Purchase mobile without box.
riyaan1526 said:
Hi
Need help how to unlock IN2017 oneplus 8 bootloader without out flash token. My device IMEI is changed and T-Mobile is asking for original imei number for flash token. Is there any way i can unlock bootloader without token key.
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My amateur response, take out sim card and reboot, see that gets you your original IMEI.
faheyd said:
My amateur response, take out sim card and reboot, see that gets you your original IMEI.
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Mobile is patched. Means its imei is changed.
Hi @riyaan1526, did you get a solution for this? I am facing the exact same issue.
Shouldn't the IMEI be on the back of the device for specific models?
riyaan1526 said:
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Need help how to unlock IN2017 oneplus 8 bootloader without out flash token. My device IMEI is changed and T-Mobile is asking for original imei number for flash token. Is there any way i can unlock bootloader without token key.
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check meid its 14 digits then last number is calculated luhn algothrim you can calculate last digit on google then combine it with meid
Xryphon said:
Shouldn't the IMEI be on the back of the device for specific models?
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You also try to Dial *#06# from your device. You'll should see your IMEI number displayed on your screen.
-- This option is a hit or miss on some Custom ROMs.