S6 920F has new imei number related to different model? - Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi
I hope somebody can help me as I'm so frustrated. I own a S6 920F which has 2 different IMEI numbers and I'm unable to use the phone for texts, incoming and outgoing calls. The sim card is fine.
The IMEI Number stored in the phone does not match the original IMEI printed on the back- Both imei numbers are clean and are not blacklisted. The IMEI number stored in the phone brings up a completely different phone model.
I have contacted Samsung and EE as when I bought the phone the phone was unlocked but had EE apps and both are saying to contact vice versa. Shocking CS.
I unrooted the phone and put it back to stock which worked fine but I'm still unable to use the phone features. when I dial *#0011# it says the IMEI is NG.
Can somebody please help, can the original IMEI be restored on the phone?

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warface123 said:
A hex editor might save your day,
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Thanks for your reply, what is a hex editor?

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Thanks for your reply, what is a hex editor?
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for example: http://www.chmaas.handshake.de/delphi/freeware/xvi32/xvi32.htm

Did you try to boot through the Smart Switch? I had this problem some time ago with an S3 and that solved it. Watch video. Good luck.
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No Outgoing Calls?

Still cant post in the specific dev thread, so I'll put this one here too....
Running Beans Build 5, with the VRBLK1 Modem & RPM. Occasionally my phone will stop being able to make outgoing calls.
Worked fine all day yesterday, but today I cant make any calls, even after rebooting.
HELP!
Under Settings/About phone/Status, is your IMEI 0 or a string of multiple 0's and is your phone number correct? Do you have mobile data (3g/LTE)?
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IMEI is a string of various numbers,
My Phone Number is displaying correctly,
3g & LTE both working
SlimSnoopOS said:
Under Settings/About phone/Status, is your IMEI 0 or a string of multiple 0's and is your phone number correct? Do you have mobile data (3g/LTE)?
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If your IMEI is correct, and your ERI is set to "5", it may be a problem on Verizon's end. Have you tried contacting them about the problem? It could also indicate a problem with your SIM card, and you may need to get a replacement from Verizon.
IMEI is correct
ERI is 5
SIM Card is brand new, just had to replace the phone and used the new one that came with it.
Should I return the phone to stock before taking it to Verizon for support?
Chiz511 said:
IMEI is correct
ERI is 5
SIM Card is brand new, just had to replace the phone and used the new one that came with it.
Should I return the phone to stock before taking it to Verizon for support?
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Yes, I would return it to stock and then check to confirm that the issue is still there (and not linked to your ROM, themes, etc.).
Then bring it back in to Verizon.

IMEI number complication - need help from someone knowledgable

Okay so here's the deal summarized:
1. I bought a used Note 2 off a friend's friend.
2. After a few months I noticed that the IMEI that's displayed inside the phone is different to the one beneath the phone.
3. Didn't really pay attention to it, because it didn't affect me.
Now I lost my phone a few days ago, and the authorities are asking for the IMEI number of the phone to find it. Now here's where the problem lies. Can someone who knows about IMEI nos tell me what IMEI number my phone would be tracked by? I don't have the IMEI which was beneath my phone's battery so if that's the one which would matter, then I'm screwed.
Some more information, I flashed 3-4 ROMs on it including stock and AOSP but still the IMEI inside the phone remained the same. Plus, on my PC, in Google->Accounts->Dashboard->Devices, I can see the N7100 with it's IMEI same as the one which displays inside the phone.
Well the IMEI behind the battery should be exact the same as the outcome of *#06# if those numbers are diffrent than you have a problem.
However the outcome of *#06# is the true IMEI of the phone.
So if you need it to be tracked just enter the IMEI of *#06# or the one you can find by Google->Accounts->Dashboard->Devices
mrjraider said:
Well the IMEI behind the battery should be exact the same as the outcome of *#06# if those numbers are diffrent than you have a problem.
However the outcome of *#06# is the true IMEI of the phone.
So if you need it to be tracked just enter the IMEI of *#06# or the one you can find by Google->Accounts->Dashboard->Devices
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Yeah it's strange why it isn't the same. Any clue why they would be different? All I can think of is an unofficial motherboard/body replacement.
That could be the reason the numbers are diffrent
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cyanide911 said:
Yeah it's strange why it isn't the same. Any clue why they would be different? All I can think of is an unofficial motherboard/body replacement.
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That can be the reason.
Long time ago i sent a old HTC to repair (official HTC repair operating in my country) and they changed the Motherboard and the IMEI on the back and the one reported by the software where different.
For reporting to the authorities you should use the one that dialing *#06# appears. (is the one used when a phone connects to a Mobile Network uses)

[Q] imei numbers for Mate7-T10 Gold.

Hi All,
last week I got a AM7-T10 Gold 32GB from China local market.
It supports 2 sims and both is active at the same time , I can call from one sim to other.
My problem is; I can not get the second imei number, when I key in *#06# it always shows me only one imei (always same one) wheather I switch to sim1 or sim2 or both. And there is only showing the same imei at the about the phone screen.
Can anybody help me ?
bandixir said:
Hi All,
last week I got a AM7-T10 Gold 32GB from China local market.
It supports 2 sims and both is active at the same time , I can call from one sim to other.
My problem is; I can not get the second imei number, when I key in *#06# it always shows me only one imei (always same one) wheather I switch to sim1 or sim2 or both. And there is only showing the same imei at the about the phone screen.
Can anybody help me ?
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u have IMEIs on box ...
and in settings/ about
Simona Simmy said:
u have IMEIs on box ...
and in settings/ about
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Thanks but Unfortunatelly I have lost the box, and setting / about shows only one imei.
bandixir said:
Thanks but Unfortunatelly I have lost the box, and setting / about shows only one imei.
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try this :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gsmdev.simcard
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.pixelrush.dualsimselectortrial
Thanks Simona, I tested both of the softs but still get only one imei.
even I removed the first sim from the sim slot and still getting the same imei number.
Does your Mate7 has two imei numbers?
I guess Huawei gave same imei numbers for both , is it possible ???
bandixir said:
Thanks Simona, I tested both of the softs but still get only one imei.
even I removed the first sim from the sim slot and still getting the same imei number.
Does your Mate7 has two imei numbers?
I guess Huawei gave same imei numbers for both , is it possible ???
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i have single but i had honor 6 b4 dual and cant remember how i seen both imeis ..
try install antutu and check .. or cpuz other diagnostic tools.. from store
Simona Simmy said:
i have single but i had honor 6 b4 dual and cant remember how i seen both imeis ..
try install antutu and check .. or cpuz other diagnostic tools.. from store
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Antutu and CPUZ also shows only one imei number
bandixir said:
Antutu and CPUZ also shows only one imei number
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i remember that ive seen both but damn cant remember .. will try to remember and let u know..
EDIT : look this guy has honor 6 plus and he just dialed *#06# and phone showed both IMEIs
*#06# works for me. It shows 2 EMEIs.
*#06# gives only one imei to me everytime.
But my phone has two sim slots and I can call one from other
bandixir said:
*#06# gives only one imei to me everytime.
But my phone has two sim slots and I can call one from other
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u have wrong software or u must mess something up
do u have two SIMs inside phone ? are you using 2 SIMs right now ?
why u wanna see imei anyway? it is for nothing it is secondary and it is like sub imei main is what is shown 1st
Yes, I have two sims in the phone and using both at the same time.
in my country we have a strange regulation; each phone imei numbers should be registered to the goverment otherwise they ban the phone and you can not use it anymore
bandixir said:
Yes, I have two sims in the phone and using both at the same time.
in my country we have a strange regulation; each phone imei numbers should be registered to the goverment otherwise they ban the phone and you can not use it anymore
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*#06# gives me the two IMEIs. I have the TL10 Gold 3G/32G.
Hi Abbas,
thanks for your post, mine is also MT7-TL10 but it gives only one IMEI number with *#06#. And I got answer from Huaweimobileshop saying;
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Huawei Mobile
Thank you for your mail.
I'm sorry, We have consulted Huawei technician, they say Huawei mate7 dual card mobile phone only a IMEI.
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But as I know there should be two imei numbers as yours. I do not know what is wrong with my phone
Have you tried going to settings/about phone/status? I have both my IMEI numbers listed there also.
I tried the code on my other dual sim phone, and it immediately showed 2 imeis. Although there is single sim inside.
So it looks like there is a problem in the phone. Better you take to the service center.
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technogeek said:
Have you tried going to settings/about phone/status? I have both my IMEI numbers listed there also.
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settings/about phone/status page also shows one imei.
I got an imei from service provider but I am still not sure it belongs to my phone or not.
So any help will be appreciated.
Honestly, it is a bit strange: i had the chineese version of MT7-TL10, and the *#06# only gave me one IMEI number.
But i sold this unit and bought an international version of the MT7-TL10, and now, it gives me two IMEI numbers...
So to answer your question: i don't know how to do

Unable to connect, try later

Hello XDA,
I have recently bought a Samsung S6 Edge (SM-G925F) from ebay.
On arrival and using the phone i noticed some red text saying 'Kernal is not SEandroid enforcing'. I assume the phone had been tampered with and i figured the best course of action would be to install stock software on the phone, so i went ahead and did this.
I installed the following firmware : http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/57658/G925FXXU3COI9_G925FBTU3COJ1_BTU/
Now i have a new issue, the phone no longer can connect to networks.
When i try to connect to a network i get the following message 'Unable to connect, try later'.
P.S
I have noticed that the IMEI number on the back of the phone does not match the IMEI number found when dialing *#06#.
Thank you for reading
Redragonrc said:
Hello XDA,
I have recently bought a Samsung S6 Edge (SM-G925F) from ebay.
On arrival and using the phone i noticed some red text saying 'Kernal is not SEandroid enforcing'. I assume the phone had been tampered with and i figured the best course of action would be to install stock software on the phone, so i went ahead and did this.
I installed the following firmware : http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/57658/G925FXXU3COI9_G925FBTU3COJ1_BTU/
Now i have a new issue, the phone no longer can connect to networks.
When i try to connect to a network i get the following message 'Unable to connect, try later'.
P.S
I have noticed that the IMEI number on the back of the phone does not match the IMEI number found when dialing *#06#.
Thank you for reading
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You better try to get your money back if he didnt say something was wrong with it (hope you used paypal or a creditcard). The device is probably rooted and or a custom rom was running on it. What imei do you get when dialing *#06#? is it all zero's?
KennethHau said:
You better try to get your money back if he didnt say something was wrong with it (hope you used paypal or a creditcard). The device is probably rooted and or a custom rom was running on it. What imei do you get when dialing *#06#? is it all zero's?
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No, the imei number is very similar but with 2 different digits.
The seller is willing to refund me.
Such a strange problem though, I almost wish I could understand how to fix it but I guess that will never happen now.

My IMEI numbers don't match and not registered on network

I have a SM-G920I, stock rom. When I dial *#06# an imei appears, it looks totally normal and its not blacklisted, but it doesnt match my imei on the back of the phone. It has not had a housing replacement or anything like that. In addition I cannot connect to my network, it says not registeres on network when I try to make a call and on my notification panel it says selected network not available. My sim does work on other phones.
I have thought that it might be a modem problem, but the imeis would still be different.
Plus, Ive thought of flashing xtrestolite and then exposed framework, then install exposed imei change.
Please help.
lukesvw said:
I have a SM-G920I, stock rom. When I dial *#06# an imei appears, it looks totally normal and its not blacklisted, but it doesnt match my imei on the back of the phone. It has not had a housing replacement or anything like that. In addition I cannot connect to my network, it says not registeres on network when I try to make a call and on my notification panel it says selected network not available. My sim does work on other phones.
I have thought that it might be a modem problem, but the imeis would still be different.
Plus, Ive thought of flashing xtrestolite and then exposed framework, then install exposed imei change.
Please help.
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when you first bought the phone is this how it was?
Yes, dumb of me. But I thought I could fix it.
Although the first day I had my network and 4G. But I wanted stock rom so I flashed the stock rom and after that I never had back my network
VIVAS700 said:
when you first bought the phone is this how it was?
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Hi, any advice you could give me?

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