Hello! I've looked for a week for an answer to this question : how to be seen as a different device?
Basically, I need to be seen as a different/new device so I can get limited bonuses on a game that is using referral links to do so.
So far I've tried :
-xprivacy
-Android ID Changer
-Andy and Bluestacks
-Factory Reset an old device
-MAC spoofing
-Flash a new rom
And none worked. I don't know what to do to be seen as a completely different device. Is there a way to "VERY HARD RESET" (LOL) or something similar to an Android simulator/emulator?
Needless to say that I'm rooted.
I'd appreciate any help! Thank you very much.
Have a nice day/evening!
No. These games use your IMEI to tell what device and those can't be legally changed.
Shouldn't it be possible on a rooted device to alter whatever api is used to retrieve the imei number so that you can spoof it to enquiring apps? That shouldn't be illegal as you're not actually changing it.
poldie said:
Shouldn't it be possible on a rooted device to alter whatever api is used to retrieve the imei number so that you can spoof it to enquiring apps? That shouldn't be illegal as you're not actually changing it.
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It is because then it is sending out an improper IMEI which breaks the cloning laws. Also as it controls everything from the IMEI it could also cause you to lose all signal.
Thanks for the reply. I didn't know they used IMEI number.
But what about wifi only device such as some Android tablets? They don't come with an IMEI number as far as I know, so do they use the serial number instead? I'm asking because I managed to get one bonus from my tablet and I'm wondering how they could identify this device without the IMEI.
Dissidant said:
Thanks for the reply. I didn't know they used IMEI number.
But what about wifi only device such as some Android tablets? They don't come with an IMEI number as far as I know, so do they use the serial number instead? I'm asking because I managed to get one bonus from my tablet and I'm wondering how they could identify this device without the IMEI.
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In cases of tablets then they might use the serial number that is hard coded into the system.
Change your brand/device in the build.prop?
Planterz said:
Change your brand/device in the build.prop?
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I'll try that. Thank you.
But is changing the iSerial in sys/class/android_usb/android0/ possible and effective? Or is there another way to do it?
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I was recently told that there is an app that tracks any phone using the mobile number.
Apparently you dont need it installed on the phone your tracking all you need is to know their mobile phone number.
Is this even possible?
Can anyone tell me if this person is talking out of their A$$ or if this app ever existed? because it would be amazingly helpful in finding an Optimus G that was recently stolen from me. (I know who has it and know the # associated with their sim.)
If you can confirm this, can you also provide a link for download please? many thanks.
EDIT: I never wrote down my IMEI or serial #.. so Im kind of hooped.. Is there anyway to push an app to someone elses phone? or someway I can get this dealt with that I may not have thought of yet? My carrier has no log of the phone because I didnt buy it through them.
Tracking mobiles!
KXIX said:
I was recently told that there is an app that tracks any phone using the mobile number.
Apparently you dont need it installed on the phone your tracking all you need is to know their mobile phone number.
Is this even possible?
Can anyone tell me if this person is talking out of their A$$ or if this app ever existed? because it would be amazingly helpful in finding an Optimus G that was recently stolen from me. (I know who has it and know the # associated with their sim.)
If you can confirm this, can you also provide a link for download please? many thanks.
EDIT: I never wrote down my IMEI or serial #.. so Im kind of hooped.. Is there anyway to push an app to someone elses phone? or someway I can get this dealt with that I may not have thought of yet? My carrier has no log of the phone because I didnt buy it through them.
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You can track a mobile using ANDROID DEVICE MANAGER which is pre-installed in mobiles if the play store gets updated.
ANDROID DEVICE MANAGER can be accessed through
SETTINGS --> SECURITY --> DEVICE ADMINISTRATORS
Once you activate ANDROID DEVICE MANAGER, you can track your mobile, erase datas from your lost mobile by logging in to ANDROID DEVICE MANAGER in a web browser by giving the email id and password which you used in your mobile.
However i dont recognize any app that tracks a mobile using IMEI number..
KXIX said:
I was recently told that there is an app that tracks any phone using the mobile number.
Apparently you dont need it installed on the phone your tracking all you need is to know their mobile phone number.
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I'd be very very careful with apps advertized having this feature.
In theory, the mobile provider can track your phone, because they issued the SIM and phone number to you. But the providers don't supply this information to anyone but law enforcement/NSA/other three letter agency. Imagine the stalking possibilities...
Why I'd be very careful (as in: not downloading and installing at all...) about this is, that I've seen websites advertizing this service, and when you enter a phone number, you're asked to download and run an exe file. It probably won't work but infect your computer with malware.
I doubt it's any different with android apps.
If you install a tracking app on your phone yourself that reports to somewhere (e.g. google device tracking, "lost my iphone"), that's a whole different situation - you're voluntary giving your position to someone to keep, and that's sensor data acquired from your phone.
The truth
Everyone needs to know the truth that is sometimes hidden behind the most deceptive appearances. Everyone, too, needs to be certain of the sincerity of their relatives...
SpyBubble is likely to become the best smartphone application for that => phoneservicetracker.com
KXIX said:
I was recently told that there is an app that tracks any phone using the mobile number.
Apparently you dont need it installed on the phone your tracking all you need is to know their mobile phone number.
Is this even possible?
Can anyone tell me if this person is talking out of their A$$ or if this app ever existed? because it would be amazingly helpful in finding an Optimus G that was recently stolen from me. (I know who has it and know the # associated with their sim.)
If you can confirm this, can you also provide a link for download please? many thanks.
EDIT: I never wrote down my IMEI or serial #.. so Im kind of hooped.. Is there anyway to push an app to someone elses phone? or someway I can get this dealt with that I may not have thought of yet? My carrier has no log of the phone because I didnt buy it through them.
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I don't think tracking a phone using the mobile number is possible for consumers, if you lodge a police complaint they may go through your mobile carrier and then track it (depending on how much effort the police in your country put in for a lost phone). But if you know who stole it and their phone number that's a good enough basis to talk to the cops, you're going to need some proof of purchase of the phone though...
Just in case the guy hasn't wiped the phone and one of your accounts is still active on it, you can push apps through that account on Google Play by going to the Google Play website on your pc and logging in with that account. Then you can push one of many tracking apps and figure out where your phone is. My personal favourite is an app called 'android lost' through which you can do the usual - track, wipe, ring, vibrate etc but you can also access the mic and the cameras.
Also, you can maybe play it smart with some social engineering. Get a girl to call up the guy and ask him out at some place and you'll find him there!
do u got a way for the Iphone too?
kavb1986 said:
You can track a mobile using ANDROID DEVICE MANAGER which is pre-installed in mobiles if the play store gets updated.
ANDROID DEVICE MANAGER can be accessed through
SETTINGS --> SECURITY --> DEVICE ADMINISTRATORS
Once you activate ANDROID DEVICE MANAGER, you can track your mobile, erase datas from your lost mobile by logging in to ANDROID DEVICE MANAGER in a web browser by giving the email id and password which you used in your mobile.
However i dont recognize any app that tracks a mobile using IMEI number..
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do u got a way for the Iphone too?
Please give me download app
ishaang said:
Also, you can maybe play it smart with some social engineering. Get a girl to call up the guy and ask him out at some place and you'll find him there!
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This.
ramiabouzahra said:
This.
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As if they'd keep the original number? Can't call if the number has been changed.
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hi guys,
could do with some help if possible,
my son has had his phone stolen today from school and i was attempting to track the phone on googles website, problem i have is my son can not remember his account details at all so i can not get into google to track the phone,
i have all the details for the phone. imei number, sku, and serial, do you guys know of anyway i can track this phone or do anything to find out who has the phone.
i will block the phone so it can never be used again if needed but would prefer to find the person that stole it.
thanks for any help.
Contact Google immediately. The longer you wait the less likely type are to recover it.
sut1576 said:
hi guys,
could do with some help if possible,
my son has had his phone stolen today from school and i was attempting to track the phone on googles website, problem i have is my son can not remember his account details at all so i can not get into google to track the phone,
i have all the details for the phone. imei number, sku, and serial, do you guys know of anyway i can track this phone or do anything to find out who has the phone.
i will block the phone so it can never be used again if needed but would prefer to find the person that stole it.
thanks for any help.
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Not Sure.
but a Police complaint is First you should go.
I think you might have.
so 2nd try Device Mangers(defaultly Installed in your system) Helps to track all your phones in your google Account. [you said that account info os missiing or forgotten-Fastly try to Recovery]
Or- Mainly police have a system in tracking the phone via IMEI number.
Try And I am sorry that your device is lost.
hi
as u all know theres secret code on the dialer that u can dial and: show ur imei\reset phone\hard reset and such.
im looking for method that LOCK my device to ALL of the codes (including showing my imei by *#06# and such...) - does anyone know how to do it?
im with stock rom 4/3 +root
tnx guys
Search safe to remove spreadsheet on this subforum, you can remove it via Titanium Backup.
You do know most of the info from secret codes can be accessed in different ways?
Like your IMEI number shows in about device/status and there are many programs on google play that will do most of those functions as well.
delete all the "test" apps and factorymode stuff. (also delete CSC, preconfig and everything that has the same icon as those 2)
I did this on my phone (debloating hardcore mode) and now none of the magic codes work anymore - but yea the info is still there to see.
Even XPrivacy cannot hide the imei (anymore...)...
Wouldn't this then be like putting steel bars on the windows and leaving front door open?
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Search safe to remove spreadsheet on this subforum, you can remove it via Titanium Backup.
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tnx
are u sure that the app name is "spreadsheet" ?
hi
tnx
& sure i know
hi
tnx
& sure i know
zroice said:
delete all the "test" apps and factorymode stuff. (also delete CSC, preconfig and everything that has the same icon as those 2)
I did this on my phone (debloating hardcore mode) and now none of the magic codes work anymore - but yea the info is still there to see.
Even XPrivacy cannot hide the imei (anymore...)...
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worked like a charm
pitty that imei still shows on the phone.
TNX A LOT !
rastamit said:
worked like a charm
pitty that imei still shows on the phone.
TNX A LOT !
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Any specific reason you wanna hide the IMEI? merely out of personal curiousity, not sure I get the point in hiding it?
radicalisto said:
Any specific reason you wanna hide the IMEI? merely out of personal curiousity, not sure I get the point in hiding it?
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Because I'm tired of hiding my device every time I come to visit the parents- fear that my little brother (that decided 2 himself that he is android-developer) and already ruined his S4 - will destroy my device too.
thats the all true bro
Password protection maybe? You could always claim some inappropriate context as an excuse.
I was using Galaxy S4 before switching to OnePlus. I have blacklisted several annoying telemarketer phone numbers using the "blacklist" feature available on CyanogenMod.
How do I bring those over to OnePlus so that I do not need to start over again?
Isn't this feature built in? It should be under Settings -> Privacy -> Blacklist... I'm on a custom rOM so the option may be hiding in one of the menus. The feature is there though.
zephiK said:
Isn't this feature built in? It should be under Settings -> Privacy -> Blacklist... I'm on a custom rOM so the option may be hiding in one of the menus. The feature is there though.
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The feature is there. My question is, I have blacklisted a bunch of phone numbers on my old phone. I do not want to restart that process all over again with OnePlus.
For example, if I had already blacklisted a number, lets say XXX-XXX-XXXX. When I start using OnePlus, that caller will still be able to call me as that number won't be in the blacklisted numbers on OnePlus
If I am missing something please let me know.
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The feature is there. My question is, I have blacklisted a bunch of phone numbers on my old phone. I do not want to restart that process all over again with OnePlus.
For example, if I had already blacklisted a number, lets say XXX-XXX-XXXX. When I start using OnePlus, that caller will still be able to call me as that number won't be in the blacklisted numbers on OnePlus
If I am missing something please let me know.
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You'd have to manually add those numbers in to be blocked. The method you're blocking their numbers is done by software, not by carrier.
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You'd have to manually add those numbers in to be blocked. The method you're blocking their numbers is done by software, not by carrier.
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I know it is done by software. That information is already stored somewhere on my Galaxy S4. My question - is there a way to export these numbers and then import them in the Blacklist on OnePlus. Please let me know even if it means me manually exporting/importing those numbers. I do not know where they are stored else I would have tried it.
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I know it is done by software. That information is already stored somewhere on my Galaxy S4. My question - is there a way to export these numbers and then import them in the Blacklist on OnePlus. Please let me know even if it means me manually exporting/importing those numbers. I do not know where they are stored else I would have tried it.
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No there is no way to export/import them using the stock Blacklist. Insert them manually as I mentioned previously.
If you have a lot of numbers blocked, maybe its time for you to change your number.
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No there is no way to export/import them using the stock Blacklist. Insert them manually as I mentioned previously.
If you have a lot of numbers blocked, maybe its time for you to change your number.
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okay. I was hoping that it was saved somewhere in SQLLite DB. Just wishful thinking I guess
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okay. I was hoping that it was saved somewhere in SQLLite DB. Just wishful thinking I guess
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Well I guess in that case, you should be able to carry it from ROM to ROM on your Galaxy S4 as well. For example, if you went from 1 ROM to the next ROM, you'd be asking yourself the same question. Could I export/import blacklisted numbers?
Alternatively, you can use a app to "block" numbers which will carry the data over. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mrnumber.blocker is one of them.
The Cyanogen profile will transfer the list automatically.
I'm processing a large quantity of Sprint devices and need a way to clear the "Phone #" and "User ID" address that is always stored in the phone details. They are almost all older mobile platform before android, some are windows based. All of them still retain the info after a factory reset and RTN# and SCRTN# prompts me to enter the MSL. Normally they go through a drill press, but I've been trying to process them without destroying them lately. I ordered a Cellebrite UME-86 Pro because someone said it might have a way to read the MSL for different devices. I'm still waiting for it to arrive, but was wondering if there were any other solutions for this? I tried CDMA workshop, but the demo was essentially useless for my needs. The news page has the last post from 2013, is this software still supported or updated? Any alternatives to this also? Sprint phones are the only phones that I'm having trouble with, I checked with Sprint in-store, contacted via phone, and online chat, but the reps could not help me without an account to reference. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Hey, you already checked this thread???
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1815580
Alf_Doge said:
Hey, you already checked this thread???
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1815580
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Which part in particular are you referring to? I don't believe the IOThiddenmenu applies since these aren't galaxy phones or even android based. I tried all of the codes listed in "dialer codes" in that thread. Some had no effect, others prompted me to enter the MSL code just like RTN and SCRTN did.
Thanks.
well,
CDMA workshop modded
will be a option but no legal.
Any other ideas or suggestions?