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Hi Guys,
I lost my phone one night. I am not in hope of finding it, but I do not want thief to profit from the occasion.
I have the IMEI number still at hand. Is there anything that can be done?
(NB: I did not have a phone/sim lock on the phone and the thief deleted the findmyphone function WP7 has)
Many thanks in advance,
Jason
jasonchiu said:
Hi Guys,
I lost my phone one night. I am not in hope of finding it, but I do not want thief to profit from the occasion.
I have the IMEI number still at hand. Is there anything that can be done?
(NB: I did not have a phone/sim lock on the phone and the thief deleted the findmyphone function WP7 has)
Many thanks in advance,
Jason
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If you really want to pursue it, you can ask your cell phone company to try and give you a rough location of where it is through cell triangulation, although that may be difficult to get them to do. Otherwise, you can tell them to Blacklist the IMEI number so that it can't be used on any networks.
Product F(RED) said:
If you really want to pursue it, you can ask your cell phone company to try and give you a rough location of where it is through cell triangulation, although that may be difficult to get them to do. Otherwise, you can tell them to Blacklist the IMEI number so that it can't be used on any networks.
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Thanks for the tips.
I tried to block the IMEI in Hong Kong, but my service providor (Smartone Vodafone) said they dont provide such service.
When I went back to the UK, I called up T-Mobile and someone from an India call centre said they blocked it for me, but the "reassuringly" told me it can be easily unlocked by someone who knows mobiles well...
Are there any sites or places I can submit the IMEI number to?
Many thanks,
Jason
jasonchiu said:
Thanks for the tips.
I tried to block the IMEI in Hong Kong, but my service providor (Smartone Vodafone) said they dont provide such service.
When I went back to the UK, I called up T-Mobile and someone from an India call centre said they blocked it for me, but the "reassuringly" told me it can be easily unlocked by someone who knows mobiles well...
Are there any sites or places I can submit the IMEI number to?
Many thanks,
Jason
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It can't be "unlocked". The person would have to spoof or change the IMEI number, something which I've been able to ever do on 1 phone (original iPhone). But the reason I did it is not because it was stolen, but because I didn't want a data plan that AT&T was forcing on its customers, so I made the phone appear as another phone. I don't think it can be done easily on most phones.
I don't think there are any websites you can submit the IMEI number to. I believe there's a global IMEI blacklist database that most responsible carriers choose to enforce.
Cheers for the details.
I too was shocked that Smartone Vodafone did not offer IMEI blocking.
I hope t-mobile really did block the IMEI number.
I was a bit sceptic as all the CS Agent did was take note it and that was it. She didnt ask for any details about me either.
Product F(RED) said:
It can't be "unlocked". The person would have to spoof or change the IMEI number, something which I've been able to ever do on 1 phone (original iPhone). But the reason I did it is not because it was stolen, but because I didn't want a data plan that AT&T was forcing on its customers, so I made the phone appear as another phone. I don't think it can be done easily on most phones.
I don't think there are any websites you can submit the IMEI number to. I believe there's a global IMEI blacklist database that most responsible carriers choose to enforce.
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I'm sorry if this is not in the right section.
I'm in America and I have a Los Angeles phone number. I would like to have an Australian phone number (don't ask why, personal reasons). So that way, when I give out my phone number, I will give out my Australian phone number.
And when they call my Australian number, it will redirect it to my USA one and when I call someone, it will show as my Australian one.
Also when they text me, it will go to my USA one but when I text back to them, it will still show as my Australian number. Any thing that will help me do this? Thanks!
1)diverting an AU number to a USA one will cost you significantly per call you receive.
2)it is unlikely you can divert the SMS messages easily
3)it is unlikely you will be able to give the Australian number as your outbound CLI if actually calling from your USA sim. Also CLI is often lost on international calls at the best of times.
Why not just put an Australian Sim card in you phone.
No diverting, redirecting etc etc.
Just as simple as Australian number on an Australian Sim in your phone.
Roaming fee's will likely be significant and you would need to get a decent plan to keep costs controlled.
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1)diverting an AU number to a USA one will cost you significantly per call you receive.
2)it is unlikely you can divert the SMS messages easily
3)it is unlikely you will be able to give the Australian number as your outbound CLI if actually calling from your USA sim. Also CLI is often lost on international calls at the best of times.
Why not just put an Australian Sim card in you phone.
No diverting, redirecting etc etc.
Just as simple as Australian number on an Australian Sim in your phone.
Roaming fee's will likely be significant and you would need to get a decent plan to keep costs controlled.
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You are smart sir. Thanks for that.
Also, what about this?
lol https://play.google.com/store/apps/...SwyLDEsIm9yZy5seXRzaW5nLm15cGhvbmVudW1iZXIiXQ..
I can not really tell what that app is trying to do. But if it is attempting to alter you cli it is unlikely to be supported by many respectable carriers at all. Nearly all carriers will ignore the cli your phone requests if it is not the number associated with the account. That is dependant on the carrier but most will not allow you to spoof your number.
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I can not really tell what that app is trying to do. But if it is attempting to alter you cli it is unlikely to be supported by many respectable carriers at all. Nearly all carriers will ignore the cli your phone requests if it is not the number associated with the account. That is dependant on the carrier but most will not allow you to spoof your number.
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Alrighty, thanks. Do you know any text apps that will allow you to create a phone number based in Australia? Paid can be fine.
Never heard of any apps that allow you to purchase an Australian number to send recieve from. Clickatel might via their desktop products, but normally 2way is not done on aus numbers.
I have never really looked though.
What about Google voice?
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ECEXCURSION said:
What about Google voice?
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I thought Google Voice only offers Google Voice Numbers to USA.
You can not get an Australian number (or any other region) with Google Voice.
You can not forward to international numbers via the service either.
While double checking that limitation of Google Voice it did stumble across a service called Truphone that appears to sell Australian numbers.
VOIP calls which could be an issue.
Forwards SMS to local number (SMS fee) or forward to email(free).
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Nope.
Unfortunately the store is unavailable in your country. At this time only US and UK users can purchase inbound Truphone numbers.
I wasnt sure.
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Hushed (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hushed.release&hl=en) let's you buy disposable numbers. I believe it let's you pick out your number, and can use different country codes, never used the app myself though.
KitWasHere said:
Hushed (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hushed.release&hl=en) let's you buy disposable numbers. I believe it let's you pick out your number, and can use different country codes, never used the app myself though.
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Thanks for the but I bought an Australian number but it didn't have texting. (All international numbers don't have texting) :crying:
So, a lot of you, who bought your S6 from other countries which aren't the one you live in, know that the S6 is Regional lock.
I've tried to find a way to unlock it via software and other methods and came to the conclusion that the only way is to pay for an unlocking site so they will get you your code from the manufacturer database BUT almost all of those sites can't get the unlock codes for the S6 devices!
So, after almost 3 weeks I've decided to send an email to Samsung mobile and to ask them for help in this matter; in my case, I bought mine in Germany and it is lock to all European networks, so I've sent an email (in English) to Samsung's Germany support told them about my problem and ask them to help me, I've even offered to pay them directly online.
To my surprise, they have me to send them my device's IMEI, the country is which I live in, the carrier that im using and a copy of me receipt, after I did so they send me a response saying that they will send me my device unlock code in the next couple of day FOR FREE!
So the answer to all of us, who share this problem is just to send Samsung
(which correspond to where you bought your device) an email asking for help in that matter.
go to this site
http://www.samsung.com/global/support/globalcontact.html
locate the country from which you bought your device, and enter that country samsung website, then go to Support-->mobile---> mobile and tablets then at the bottom click on Contact Service and Support by e-mail.
there you will need to fill your details.
you can use the same text that ive send them, and you will most likely get the same results:
Hello,
I live in -write your country-., I bought my galaxy S6 in -write the country.
My device is locked to -write the which region-, and I would like to unlock it, I've tried doing so for almost 3 weeks now and none of the unlock services are able to unlock it.
I don't mind paying in order to unlock it, but no one can!
Please help me, either by releasing my unlock code to those companies or, if it possible, for me to pay you directly.
IMEI -
Serial num -
Model SM-G920F
Date of purchase
Thank you,
your name
i sent them. hope it will work.
Thanks!
Not as smooth a task for me. I'm Australian and bought mine in the Netherlands, and their support has been terrible. First they told me they can't unlock it, then they said they could but I'd have to fill out a special form so I did, after over a week of hearing nothing I took it upon myself to contact them again, and asked them where my code was, only to be told I had sent the wrong receipt (I was given a few with my purchase), I asked them when they planned on telling me as I would've given them the other receipt upon request but I heard nothing. After unsuccessfully trying 5 different unlock sites I decided I'd go back to the samsung route. I contacted their support again, heard nothing for nearly another week, went on their live chat only to find out they didn't even receive my email, lucky the lady was nice and gave me her personal email and said shed make sure the request went through, but said it'd take 1-2 weeks. So as of the time of this message I've had a $1200 brick for nearly a month, with not much promise of anything really changing. Hopefully this woman will be more helpful than the last few I've had.
I got an answer from samsung usa.
they told me that they cant help me because by the law- only the carrier can provide an unlock code.
i send them mail back, hope that's can help.
ToMerbi said:
I got an answer from samsung usa.
they told me that they cant help me because by the law- only the carrier can provide an unlock code.
i send them mail back, hope that's can help.
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That's bull**** tell them its region locked not carrier locked. Its not illegal to remove a region lock, especially if they're the people that made the damn phone.
XoomZoom said:
That's bull**** tell them its region locked not carrier locked. Its not illegal to remove a region lock, especially if they're the people that made the damn phone.
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In the first mail they told me that they cant help me.
i sent them another mail that says the seller told me that he cant help me and the device is locked.
they sent me that mail back: (only relevant part is here)
However, Non-US/International model devices are also available at the third party retailers like Best Buy, Walmart stores and online stores like Amazon, eBay etc in the US. As the Samsung support is country specific we in Samsung US Email support do not have information regarding Non-US/international model devices.
For information regarding your product and assistance for it, we suggest you to contact the appropriate country support team where the device was purchased/manufactured. You can also contact the place of purchase for any available assistance and to know the origin of the device. Only, they can provide you with the region unlock codes. For your convenience, we will provide you with a web link wherein you can select and reach the required country support team.
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I dont get it, The link that they gave me looks like the first one, i need the technical support? that's what they meant?
s6 firmware
hi I have s6 build g920dxxu1aocz baseband g920fxxu1aod4 and pre installed galaxy gifts Africa which firmware/country should I install
I purchased a T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note5 from someone who isn't longer reachable on Craigslist, unfortunately they got one over on me, it's blacklisted however I contacted T-Mobile & it was due to non payment but there still isn't anything they can do nor I can do.
To my question, is there anything I can do to fix the issue so I can use it.
I currently have metro pcs, if I were to get it unlocked would it then work?
Help me please!
Thanks in advance,
Joanna
Msjoannalynn said:
I purchased a T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note5 from someone who isn't longer reachable on Craigslist, unfortunately they got one over on me, it's blacklisted however I contacted T-Mobile & it was due to non payment but there still isn't anything they can do nor I can do.
To my question, is there anything I can do to fix the issue so I can use it.
I currently have metro pcs, if I were to get it unlocked would it then work?
Help me please!
Thanks in advance,
Joanna
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If you were to use it on a non-tmobile network (att, straight talk on att,etc) yes. Just none that use tmo network.
I don't know why T-Mobile doesn't do it, but when I has Verizon and the same thing happened to me, they have me an option to pay the balance due on the device and use it. I didn't, they wanted way to much money. But the option was there.
diopskill said:
If you were to use it on a non-tmobile network (att, straight talk on att,etc) yes. Just none that use tmo network.
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justin94 said:
I don't know why T-Mobile doesn't do it, but when I has Verizon and the same thing happened to me, they have me an option to pay the balance due on the device and use it. I didn't, they wanted way to much money. But the option was there.
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Unfortunately the information that was provided to you was to the best of my knowledge incorrect. Due to the fact that T-mobile owns Metro PCS it would not be usable even if you unlocked the device. All of the GSM carriers in the U.S share blacklists now and a device cannot be unlocked and taken over to another carrier. I have had this happen to me previously before. A word of advice for all future craigslist transactions call customer care and ask if there is a remaining EIP or Lease balance on the device you are looking to purchase. The individual you are purchasing the device from will have to verify their account and get the information for you but this is the quickest and easiest way to avoid a scam.
If the phone is good and working without a confirmed balance make sure before you leave you make a phone call or two to register the device to your account to somewhat avoid a loss/theft claim as well. If you want to go a step further in ensuring that the device you just bought stays non-listed as lost or stolen complete the IMEI change during the same conversation as the balance inquiry and make sure the representative notates your account that the phone has been purchased from said individual. If they somehow manage to make a claim after that all they will have to do is look at the notes and they will see that both accounts were verified during the process and 9/10 times unlock the device again.
This has happened to me more times than I would like to admit and those are some of the things i have dont to really cover myself in the case of a scam.
I wish you the best of luck with future purchases and sorry for what happened!!
Ok, so after a lot of trial and error, I've figured out how to successfully unlock the device. Up front, I have been unsuccessful at getting another carrier to pick up the watch, as they don't really understand eSIM configuration yet...but Verizon is working on it.
The CODE is the same as it was for unlocking the old SGS3.
1. Purchase the watch out of contract from your carrier.
2. For AT&T, follow the normal online unlock procedure. Wait your 48 hours and get the unlock code from the carrier.
3. Go to About Device
4. Scroll to Software Version
5. Tap the screen 5 times, and a keypad will appear
6. Type #7465625*638*#
7. A screen will appear that says "Personalisation. Enter NCK"
8. Enter the unlock code that AT&T gave you. Hit OK.
9. It will begin a blue rotating clockwise circle around the screen. Wait for about a minute until it shows "Notify SUCCESS!!!"
10. Profit!
As I stated I haven't added this to another carrier yet. Verizon is trying, H2O Wireless Indian customer service gave up when I told them I couldn't take the watch apart to access the SIM, and I haven't tried Straight Talk or Cricket yet, but I'll post back when I do.
In the meantime it is worth noting that I was able to add the watch to a separate AT&T prepaid 3GB plan for $43. More expensive than I want right now...but better than not having the 4G! Their customer service will tell you that it doesn't qualify for any prepaid plan, but their prepaid department can create one so don't let them yank you around.
Hope this helps some people! Freedom!
Man u a real hero. I wish i had this info back when i had the att version. I couldnt figure enough info and returned it. Back then att version was 349 and t mobile was 399. Now the t mobile and att versions are both the same price of 399$.
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InfiniteDrag said:
Man u a real hero. I wish i had this info back when i had the att version. I couldnt figure enough info and returned it. Back then att version was 349 and t mobile was 399. Now the t mobile and att versions are both the same price of 399$.
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Actually AT&T here has it for $349 still. Wish I'd have found it sooner for you!
Does it work for T mobile as well ? the 765T version, I can get to the keypad screen but after entering #7465625*638*# nothing happens.
Also after unlocking how did you added another sim profile ?
Thanks
ful babu said:
Does it work for T mobile as well ? the 765T version, I can get to the keypad screen but after entering #7465625*638*# nothing happens.
Also after unlocking how did you added another sim profile ?
Thanks
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As I stated I have not yet added the phone to a new carrier yet. I also can't vouch for whether or not this will function on a 765T, as I don't have one to test on. I would venture to say if yours doesn't do anything...it probably doesn't work. Though you may be able to enter your unlock code after the second asterisk, followed by another one, then #...that may work but who knows.
Thank you Slpashot2286, just managed to unlock mine.
I'm interested in knowing how you had your watch registered for the prepaid plan?
What steps you took or how it was configured?
Thank you again!
Stormglider said:
Thank you Slpashot2286, just managed to unlock mine.
I'm interested in knowing how you had your watch registered for the prepaid plan?
What steps you took or how it was configured?
Thank you again!
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I called ATT and told them I wanted to add a prepaid line. They transferred me to the prepaid section and I picked a plan. The post paid sales people will say there's not compatible plan...But there is. You just have to get transferred over.
Thanks again. I was curious as I live in Argentina and local carriers don't manage (in theory) eSim.
I have been researching and noticed that activation in some countries is through a QR Code and through the Gear App, but I checked my Gear App but the activation tab is not there. Also in the watch settings there is also an added tab within the Reset Gear that lets you reset the carrier which also is not showing.
Thanks for your contribution.
Saludos
Stormglider said:
Thanks again. I was curious as I live in Argentina and local carriers don't manage (in theory) eSim.
I have been researching and noticed that activation in some countries is through a QR Code and through the Gear App, but I checked my Gear App but the activation tab is not there. Also in the watch settings there is also an added tab within the Reset Gear that lets you reset the carrier which also is not showing.
Thanks for your contribution.
Saludos
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I've seen the same things online but it appears that the carrier has different firmware that doesn't have that...same with the Gear phone app.
Verizon has also stated that they won't add the device so I'm stuck with ATT prepaid.
slapshot2286 said:
I've seen the same things online but it appears that the carrier has different firmware that doesn't have that...same with the Gear phone app.
Verizon has also stated that they won't add the device so I'm stuck with ATT prepaid.
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Same here in Singapore, QR code activation.
http://images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/sg-gears3-highlight-eSIM_ActivationGuide
slapshot2286 said:
I called ATT and told them I wanted to add a prepaid line. They transferred me to the prepaid section and I picked a plan. The post paid sales people will say there's notcompatible plan...But there is. You just have to get transferred over.
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What info did you give customer service about the watch that allowed them to activate it on GoPhone?
slapshot2286 said:
I called ATT and told them I wanted to add a prepaid line. They transferred me to the prepaid section and I picked a plan. The post paid sales people will say there's not compatible plan...But there is. You just have to get transferred over.
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Hi Slapshot, could you walk us through the activation process? Did you just provide them the device imei? What info did they require from you regarding the device? Did you have to type any info in the watch? How did you get a number assigned and how did the watch register what the number was? I would very much appreciate knowing this. Thank you in advance.
Regards,
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Hi Slapshot, could you walk us through the activation process? Did you just provide them the device imei? What info did they require from you regarding the device? Did you have to type any info in the watch? How did you get a number assigned and how did the watch register what the number was? I would very much appreciate knowing this. Thank you in advance.
Regards,
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All you need is your IMEI and your SIM (ICC ID) number. You give them those, select the prepaid plan you want, and they'll send you a series of text messages for activation. Once you've done the unlock process (which isn't even necessary if you're going AT&T prepaid), you call the prepaid department for AT&T. It's no more difficult than activating any other device.
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All you need is your IMEI and your SIM (ICC ID) number. You give them those, select the prepaid plan you want, and they'll send you a series of text messages for activation. Once you've done the unlock process (which isn't even necessary if you're going AT&T prepaid), you call the prepaid department for AT&T. It's no more difficult than activating any other device.
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Thanks mate!! I live overseas so this is very interesting information.
All the best!
Basically I now need to find a way to be able to change the ICC ID.....
Singtel in Singapore let's clients do it through software (QR Code) using the Gear App (which is obviously a different version to most) but also don't know if possible because watch could be using different firmware.?
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Meanwhile I wonder if my device is really unlocked. I got my S3 LTE from South Korea with a SK telecom branding. The seller told me, that it is unlocked but at least I am not really sure. How can I verify this?
Sk Telecom
Any way to verify if a Sk telecom model is really unlocked?
Got mine unlocked by going to imei-unlocker.com It was $19.65 USD and they responded within 2x days or less. Went through the guide in this thread and it did say Success! No way to 100% verify at this time, but I'm hopeful if I do end up switching carriers that I will be in fact unlocked.
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Got mine unlocked by going to imei-unlocker.com It was $19.65 USD and they responded within 2x days or less. Went through the guide in this thread and it did say Success! No way to 100% verify at this time, but I'm hopeful if I do end up switching carriers that I will be in fact unlocked.
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Just curious but if you can't change the sim yourself, what good does it do to unlock the watch?
Swordfish
I don't know, lol. But AT&T swore up and down they couldn't do it and don't listen to things you read on forums. So for lack of a better excuse, I did it because they said no. But more information may come out later about how to switch.