Could someone please please pm me and help the imei is bad on verizon but i desperately want to use this phone its on 4.2.2
If the ESN/IMEI is blacklisted or marked as "bad" or stolen by Verizon, there's not much you can do about it. You can put a T-Mobile SIM card in the Droid Ultra and see what happens but more than likely it's not going to work - I'm not 100% certain that the "blacklist" that Verizon maintains is connected with the one that T-Mobile (and other carriers) are now utilizing to track/keep stolen or reportedly lost devices, as well as those where customers just don't pay their bills so the device gets on a list too.
If you put a T-Mobile SIM in the device and it doesn't connect to their network immediately (because T-Mobile SIM cards allow that, you can access the T-Mobile website but nothing else using their 4G HSPA+ or LTE networks) then more than likely you're completely out of luck in most all respects.
All you could do at that point is contact Verizon in some manner and ask if the device was reported lost or stolen or something else. There's a good chance they may not help you at all if you're not a customer, and if you go into a Verizon store directly to check it they may just confiscate the phone completely.
How do you know for sure it's a bad ESN on Verizon? Have you checked it against something like Swappa's online checker (not 100% accurate but at least it's something):
http://swappa.com/esn
Can't hurt to at least give it a once over and see what results you get.
Verizon bad imei no longer works on tmobile tmobile
About a month ago I bought Verizon lg g2 from eBay. It turned out the device had bad imei. It wouldn't connect to tmobile network. I returned the phone back to the seller. Verizon bad imei phones no longer works on tmobile.
Ok, this is a question I have concerning my "unlocked" & rooted Galaxy S3 phone. I bought it used & it was already unlocked & rooted & running CM10. (now 10.2.1) and has no carrier name imprinted on it. I have been using it on Straight Talk using T-Mobile Sim. I want to switch to Verizon & use their bring your on device program so I can get better service.
I entered the IMEI # on the website & it says the phone is not compatible with their network. I called the local Verizon store & the sales person said that the phone is not unlocked & will not work as their network is CDMA not GSM like T-Mobile & others. I thought CDMA was analog & all smartphone were digital & run on the GSM network. Guess I was wrong. He said that I would have to get the company to unlock it. I told him I bought it used & there is no logo on the phone so I don't know who to contact.
So, how can an unlocked phone not be unlocked? Is there a way to search the IMEI to find what carrier the phone was orginally made for? Or is there a way to really unlocked it so it can be used on Verizon CDMA networks?
I was going to buy a used S4 from a friend, but her's is locked to CSpire & they may not unlock it. She hasn't checked yet. Also didn't they pass a law where all carriers have to unlock phones if customer request it?
If I can't unlock this phone or get the S4 unlocked then I guess I will have to buy a used "Verizon branded unlocked" phone or sign up for a 2 yr. contract & move up to the S5 or an LG G3. I really don't want a contract. Any other options.
I live in South Mississippi if this helps.
If I left out any info. you need to help me with this please ask.
Thanks in advance.
So I just received my unlocked galaxy s8+ G955U from swappa. I was hoping it would be as easy as putting in my previous nano sim card from my Nexus 6p and activating. It isn't. The branding is t-mobile. Showing t-mobile screen when I turn it on. I tried activating from myverizon , but when I enter the imei it says: "The phone associated with the Device ID you entered is not compatible with the Verizon Wireless network. Try a Different Device"
I purchased an unlocked phone hoping to avoid most if not all of the verizon bloatware. But, I need to be able to make phone calls and tie it to my Verizon account.
Any help, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
polorsport said:
So I just received my unlocked galaxy s8+ G955U from swappa. I was hoping it would be as easy as putting in my previous nano sim card from my Nexus 6p and activating. It isn't. The branding is t-mobile. Showing t-mobile screen when I turn it on. I tried activating from myverizon , but when I enter the imei it says: "The phone associated with the Device ID you entered is not compatible with the Verizon Wireless network. Try a Different Device"
I purchased an unlocked phone hoping to avoid most if not all of the verizon bloatware. But, I need to be able to make phone calls and tie it to my Verizon account.
Any help, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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clearly you got the Tmobile s8+ model. Even if its unlocked it only works with Gsm networks. Verizon is CDMA not gsm. Return for a refund and buy a no-career unlocked phone. Good luck
This is the model you need https://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-galaxy-s8-64gb-unlocked-midnight-black/5803742.p?skuId=5803742
I think you're right. This sucks. But, it's good to know. I've been on the phone with customer service for 40 minutes trying to get it activated and still no luck.
the_noob65 said:
clearly you got the Tmobile s8+ model. Even if its unlocked it only works with Gsm networks. Verizon is CDMA not gsm. Return for a refund and buy a no-career unlocked phone. Good luck
This is the model you need https://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-galaxy-s8-64gb-unlocked-midnight-black/5803742.p?skuId=5803742
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What I don't understand is that the customer service representative says it's activated on her end. I just can't make or receive calls. No lte or 3g shown.
the_noob65 said:
clearly you got the Tmobile s8+ model. Even if its unlocked it only works with Gsm networks. Verizon is CDMA not gsm. Return for a refund and buy a no-career unlocked phone. Good luck
This is the model you need https://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-galaxy-s8-64gb-unlocked-midnight-black/5803742.p?skuId=5803742
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That is 100% absolutely false and incorrect. All the US S8+ models have the SAME EXACT hardware. Only the firmware is different.
polorsport said:
So I just received my unlocked galaxy s8+ G955U from swappa. I was hoping it would be as easy as putting in my previous nano sim card from my Nexus 6p and activating. It isn't. The branding is t-mobile. Showing t-mobile screen when I turn it on. I tried activating from myverizon , but when I enter the imei it says: "The phone associated with the Device ID you entered is not compatible with the Verizon Wireless network. Try a Different Device"
I purchased an unlocked phone hoping to avoid most if not all of the verizon bloatware. But, I need to be able to make phone calls and tie it to my Verizon account.
Any help, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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OP, are you SURE it's network Unlocked? The T-Mo branded S8 shipped network locked. If it's network Unlocked, it WILL work on Verizon, but it will still have the T-Mo bootup screen and apps. That's the firmware.
If you want no bloatware, check out the threads for flashing the Unlocked Firmware.
After exhausting all my options I took my friends advice, and called t-mobile. Turns out the phone is still locked. So it's either the seller unlocks it, or refund.
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That is 100% absolutely false and incorrect. All the US S8+ models have the SAME EXACT hardware. Only the firmware is different.
OP, are you SURE it's network Unlocked? The T-Mo branded S8 shipped network locked. If it's network Unlocked, it WILL work on Verizon, but it will still have the T-Mo bootup screen and apps. That's the firmware.
If you want no bloatware, check out the threads for flashing the Unlocked Firmware.
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Maybe you can answer this question. If the phone is still locked. Can I flash firmware to unlock it, and activate it on Verizon. (I don't even care about bloatware anymore. I just want to have a working phone)
polorsport said:
Maybe you can answer this question. If the phone is still locked. Can I flash firmware to unlock it, and activate it on Verizon. (I don't even care about bloatware anymore. I just want to have a working phone)
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No, you can't unlock it just by flashing the unlocked firmware. T-Mobile will have to unlock it.
Read one of the threads a out flashing unlocked firmware, it will answer many of your questions, including the ones you have asked in this thread.
Completely lost. Samsung Galaxy S7 bought off eBay for "Verizon" not working.
Ok guys I'm completely lost here on what is going on and hopefully someone can help. I've flashed tons of firmware, rooted and unrooted several times.
I bought a Galaxy S7 off eBay. The model number on the back of the phone is SM-G930V, the box says SM-G9300 on the back corner.
I thought it would be good, put my SIM card in it, and it won't recognize it, says "No SIM card - No Network Connection"
So I did and IMEI check, and it comes back:
Brand: Samsung
Phone model: Galaxy S7 G930P
Blacklist status*: CLEAN
So the IMEI is actually coming back as a Sprint IMEI. *#06# come back "Not Registered on Network"
In the about phone settings the IMEI matches the IMEI on the back of the phone.
currently I've flashed the latest Verizon firmware using the Verizon software upgrade assistant.
Phone Details (From About Phone)
Model: SM-G930V
Android Version: 7.0
Android Security Patch Level: August 1, 2017
Baseband Version: G930VVRU4BQH4
Build number: NRD90M.G930VVRU4BQH4
Network: Searching for service
Mobile Network type: unknown
Service state: out of service
Roaming: not roaming
Mobile Network state: Disconnected
MIN: Unknown *This field is not on my actual Verizon S7*
PRL version: unknown *This field is not on my actual Verizon S7*
ERI version: none *This field shows "6" on my actual Verizon S7 without SIM card inserted*
IMEISV: 00
ICCID: Unknown
IMS registration status: off
Phone status: Official
My main goal here is to get this phone to work on Verizon. Any help is appreciated.
Boot into download (Vol down + home + power) and get the model number from there, can be faked in the OS.
Sounds like it's a different carrier model and is still carrier locked to me.
Yep check download mode for actual model, but if a Verizon SIM isn't working and IMEI says G930P, then try putting a Sprint, Boost or Virgin Mobile SIM in it
You might need to pay to unlock it for Verizon
Download mode shows that is it a G930V, and that is what is on the back of the phone as well.
I'm not sure how if this phone is a G930v and it has all of the IMEI and G930v markings how the IMEI is registered with Sprint.
I used a co-workers SIM FOR some pre-paid plan that works on the sprint network and it did show signal
It has the Verizon OEM ROM on it though, how can I get it on for Verizon? Do I have to flash a sprint ROM or something first?
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Download mode shows that is it a G930V, and that is what is on the back of the phone as well.
I'm not sure how if this phone is a G930v and it has all of the IMEI and G930v markings how the IMEI is registered with Sprint.
I used a co-workers SIM FOR some pre-paid plan that works on the sprint network and it did show signal
It has the Verizon OEM ROM on it though, how can I get it on for Verizon? Do I have to flash a sprint ROM or something first?
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Strange one, unfortunately flashing different carrier ROMs doesn't switch it over to be open for that carrier, you'd need to SIM unlock it with a paid service, but as it is a G930V it should be working with Verizon SIMs unless someone has somehow modded it for Sprint, not sure if changing the IMEI (Which is not allowed to be discussed here) would do that, no idea
Personally I would give a SIM unlock service a try, or try another Verizon SIM in it in case it just doesn't like yours
Is starting to sound like it was originally a 930V and someone has changed the IMEI to Sprint, and that IMEI is still carrier locked to sprint.
Unless Sprint offers a service where they change other carrier phones onto their service?
bump, anyone?
It might be a damaged device.
Eureka!
So, something is definitely funny with this phone, i hope this can help other people who bought a phone from an eBay seller that might be less than reputable.
The Phone is IDENTICAL to my OEM purchased from the Verizon store S7. literally perfect, but I think it might be "fake". For one, the wireless charging does not work. and for two, the IMEI when checked definitely comes back to a G930P, however on the back of the phone, underneath the glass it clearly says SM-G930V and has the IMEI # engraved that matches the phone, which comes back as a G930P.
That being said, here is what I did to fix it.
I flashed the G930PVPU4APL6 Sprint 6.0.1 ROM
I then used Zx3 box to root the phone
Once rooted, I used ZX3 box to unlock the phone
Then I flashed the VZW-G930VVRU4API3-20161121101036 Verizon 6.0.1 ROM
and boom, it works on Verizon!
I do have another question.
If I go into the phone and do a "Factory Data Reset" will I lose my unlock?
No. It's safe to do a factory reset.
Sounds like a damaged ROM (possibly damaged SIM).
You CAN do a swap to a different firmware, though.
True story - my current S7 had VZW firmware (from the jump); however, the original owner blew up the phone and left oweage on it; therefore, it was "network locked". Basically, I was not supposed to be able to take it anywhere.
How I end-ran the network lock - I put T-Mobile firmware on it. (Permissible - the phone itself has a universal SoC - I downloaded T-M firmware via updato.com, installed it using the current version of Odin, and plopped a T-M SIM from Tracfone into the phone, and migrated it to the T-Mobile side of Tracfone - replacing my VZW-hosted Tracfone handset - a Galaxy Nexus. Absatively legal.) End result - VZW (supposedly) S7, running T-Mobile firmware, on the T-Mobile side of Tracfone - as legal as an American eagle. I have LTE and VoLTE working (in fact, I have it set to use LTE right now, since I'm at home; however, were I too far from a T-M tower, I could use VoLTE (this is, in fact, explicitly supported by T-Mobile as a standard feature for this phone - even for their MVNOs - such as Tracfone)). Not perfect - however, blame the carriers for not following the MVNOs and allowing non-stock firmware; VZW, for example, REQUIRES stock-only firmware on their sold-by phones - their MVNOs don't. Do the other carriers - including AT&T Mobility, T-Mobile, Sprint, etc., have the same policy? I get WHY VZW has that stock-only firmware policy - their-in-house support folks know diddly about third-party firmware - how can they be expected to know anything about all the various sorts of third-party ROMs? MVNOs don't have in-house support folks the way VZW, etc. do -most of them don't have their own retail locations, either. (Tracfone, for example, is JUST starting to deploy branded locations.)
How unlock used Samsung Galaxy Book 2 (Verizon) so I can use T-Mobile SIM??
My friend bought a used Galaxy Book 2, put in his t-Mobile Sim and message came up that stated something to the effect that his device needs a Verizon Sim. Even with this message (as someone said it still worked) it did not get a signal.
He cannot return this as he bought it from some 3rd party he will never see again.
He has T-Mobile as a carrier for quite a few phones and has some sort of lifetime extra device -T-Mobile sim plan he can use so he does not want to move just this device to Verizon.
The question is can this be unlocked by Verizon store? And even if it is and APN settings are changed would it work with a T-Mobile Sim?
I know nothing about these LTE laptops and not sure at least for Samsung if the radio in it is somewhat universal or compatible with most US carriers.
Thank you for any advice.
I appreciate it.
Sincerely
Peter