I got a used oneplus 7 pro as gift my dad a while back. I have recently realized that the IMEI of the phone has been tampered with as the IMEI mentioned on back of the phone does not corresponds with the one shown inside the phone. I have searched IMEI shown by the phone and it is registered to some GFIVE phone. Due to the current tax policies of my government on imported phone, the previous owner has probably changed it's IMEI to that of cheaper phone to avoid paying tax. The phone didn't come with a box so the only IMEI that I have is the one written on the back of the phone. I have three questions
1. Is there a way to validate that the IMEI written on back is in fact the actual IMEI of the phone?
2. The phone is dual sim so why there is only one mentioned on the back? If there should be two then is there a method to determine the second IMEI number?
3. Is it possible to reset the phone to it's original IMEI?
Thanks
They even change stickers on the back.
I think you are from Pakistan as its a common practice here.
Phone will run fine whatsoever and will update fine with new softwares.
muhammadshais said:
They even change stickers on the back.
I think you are from Pakistan as its a common practice here.
Phone will run fine whatsoever and will update fine with new softwares.
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Yes i am and the IMEI i am talking about is engraved in the back of the phone
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Attention it seems strange to me that you have the IMEI code on the back, no matter the country normally the IMEI code is never encrusted on the phone because it is the identity of the phone, this code in the wrong hands can cause worries, notably to use insurance or guarantees. In other words, nothing proves that this device is not directly or indirectly linked to an offense. (Counterfeiting, theft, insurance scam, etc.)
Yes maybe the back of the phone is changed, have you checked for changed back. There must be gap in the phone if back is changed
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I got a used oneplus 7 pro as gift my dad a while back. I have recently realized that the IMEI of the phone has been tampered with as the IMEI mentioned on back of the phone does not corresponds with the one shown inside the phone. I have searched IMEI shown by the phone and it is registered to some GFIVE phone. Due to the current tax policies of my government on imported phone, the previous owner has probably changed it's IMEI to that of cheaper phone to avoid paying tax. The phone didn't come with a box so the only IMEI that I have is the one written on the back of the phone. I have three questions
1. Is there a way to validate that the IMEI written on back is in fact the actual IMEI of the phone?
2. The phone is dual sim so why there is only one mentioned on the back? If there should be two then is there a method to determine the second IMEI number?
3. Is it possible to reset the phone to it's original IMEI?
Thanks
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If the IMEID is engraved on the back of the phone, you might have a T-Mobile version that was obtained in the US.
In the US the T-Mobile version has that engraved on the phone back.
You should go into "Settings" -> "About Phone".
You will be able to see the model.
That is the first step to see what phone you actually have.
tech_head said:
If the IMEID is engraved on the back of the phone, you might have a T-Mobile version that was obtained in the US.
In the US the T-Mobile version has that engraved on the phone back.
You should go into "Settings" -> "About Phone".
You will be able to see the model.
That is the first step to see what phone you actually have.
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I have checked, it's T-Mobile.
muhammadshais said:
Yes maybe the back of the phone is changed, have you checked for changed back. There must be gap in the phone if back is changed
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Cant see any gaps the back sits flush with the frame.
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Cant see any gaps the back sits flush with the frame.
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Im in the US and have a T-Mobile model from the T-Mobile store and mines has the ime number ingraved on the back also
disbeyad999989 said:
Im in the US and have a T-Mobile model from the T-Mobile store and mines has the ime number ingraved on the back also
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Same with mine.
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08Bit said:
I have checked, it's T-Mobile.
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If the IMEID does not match what is on the back then they have done something with the IMEID and I don't have a solution for you.
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My Vario 2 was stolen on Sunday and I'm still very upset about it. Midday on Monday the phone was blacklisted and the SIM card was blocked. To blacklist my phone ( ) I got the IMEI code off the box the phone came in. The only thing I'm concerned about is when I had an Orange E200 smartphone the IMEI on the box was different to the IMEI on the phone, confirmed when I tried to unlock the phone on www.imei-check.co.uk. Is there any chance the IMEI on this phones box was wrong like on my E200's? It said on the website:
IMEI-Check said:
DO NOT USE the IMEI from the BOX as it may be different from that of the phone.
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Is the difference in IMEI numbers quite common, or was it only a problem with early smartphones? I dread to think that they've stolen my phone and can still use it (if the dumb chavs can figure it out) . Thanks for any advice, I've now just got to find a way to get the PDA/Phone replaced
Anybody? No? DUST.
Would T-Mobile have on record the IMEI of the phone the sim was used with? I just want to be 100% sure the phone is blocked.
TheOracle said:
Anybody? No? DUST.
Would T-Mobile have on record the IMEI of the phone the sim was used with? I just want to be 100% sure the phone is blocked.
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t-mobile will be able to see every phone's IMEI that SIM has been in, so they should be ble to get teh right one barred
Well, its not really reassurance. Its the same way about locking down laptops with a bios passwords. When a thief steals something, they'll do one of two things with it, 1)keep it for themselves, 2)sell it quickly. If you lock down your phone to the point that its unusable, they will go with option 2 and scam someone on Ebay or some other way. They get paid and bail, the buyer gets a phone that won't work and no way to track the thief who probably used a fake/stolen paypal account.
Can anyone confirm HardSPL Version 7 (2.10.olipro) is the latest version of hardSPL? . I need to find a download link.
So the other day I traded an iPhone 6+ for a Galaxy S6.
The person had the unlock code and entered it infront of me to prove that it worked, and the box was sealed before he opened it, along with a receipt.
However, this is were the issue has seem to come to light.
I did a factory reset after the fact so I could do a proper set up (didn't realize the S6 didn't do the stanadard android set up?), and to my surprise the IMEI number was lost along with the S/N in the settings.
I managed to get the IMEI back, and when I dial *#06# I get the proper IMEI and S/N.
When I go into the settings app, I get the proper IMEI, however my S/N is showing as 1234567890ABCDEF
My Device is a SM-G920W8 (Canadian), yet after the factory reset my device now shows the following:
Android Version 5.0
Baseband Version G920FXXU1AOBN
Build Number LRX22G.G920FXXU1AOBN
Custom Build Version SEPF_SM_G920F_5.0.2_008
I also get this error message when trying to do a software update - "Your system was damaged, wireless update is disabled!"
I can access Recovery mode, however my Download mode has been replaced by a chinese menu.
So I guess my question is, is there a way to fix this myself, or do you think the carrier will replace the device?
Attaching a photo to better show what I mean
I'm having the same issue. How'd you get your IMEI back? Mine gives a different one when I call *#06# than is written on the back of my phone.
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I can access Recovery mode, however my Download mode has been replaced by a chinese menu.
So I guess my question is, is there a way to fix this myself, or do you think the carrier will replace the device?
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Did you purchase this from a legit carrier store?
If the Download mode is in Chinese I'm afraid you've bought a fake S6.
Demand a refund and threaten to report them if they don't refund.
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Another indicator of a fake, the screenshot you posted is only 1280x720 in resolution which these fake S6's usually are. A real S6 will produce screenshots of resolution 2560x1440.
Seriously OP, demand a refund and be firm with the guy.
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acass078 said:
I'm having the same issue. How'd you get your IMEI back? Mine gives a different one when I call *#06# than is written on the back of my phone.
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Unfortunately, you probably also have a fake.
Damn these fake sellers. Does anyone know how to prosecute these guys? Would calling the local cops be enough? What crime does this fall under, fraud? I just hate seeing how these fake S6's and fake iPhones are getting more and more popular.
Your screenshot shows Android version 5.0. There is no version 5.0 for the Galaxy S6, only 5.0.2. Your device is a fake Galaxy S6.
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Hi, how did you get the IMEI back ( restored) ??
Also got a fake one with no IMEI
You all should post the link or seller details where you purchased it, to help others not fall for this.
Is it possible to now factory (stock) imei in my A9 or changed?
youre trying to write the original imei back to the device? if thats the case, it can be done as long as you know the imei that it came with
The phone was used and not new factory imei. Is it possible to find somewhere factory ?????
i do not understand this question.
hmm - it is possible to write imei with tools - for example xtc2clip can do this job.
As i wrote: i don't understand your question...
JochenP said:
i do not understand this question.
hmm - it is possible to write imei with tools - for example xtc2clip can do this job.
As i wrote: i don't understand your question...
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Try unlock it from AT&T by code from HTC premium service and fail, so i think imei was changed before.....is it possible to find stock(factory) IMEI??? after it changed.
UAALEX said:
Try unlock it from AT&T by code from HTC premium service and fail, so i think imei was changed before.....is it possible to find stock(factory) IMEI??? after it changed.
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The only reason to change a phone IMEI is because the original one is blacklisted. If the IMEI is blacklisted then you are probably dealing with a stolen/lost phone and you should send it back to where it came from. The factory IMEI should be visible on the original box (which I guess you don't have if its a stolen/lost phone). It should also be printed in tiny characters somewhere on the SIM tray.
edit: I just read your other thread and this is a blacklisted imei phone. You should never buy blacklisted imei phones, there are a lot of reasons but the most important one: By buying a blacklisted phones on ebay you are supporting phones thieves. If the IMEI was blacklisted its for a good reason, not because the phone was apparently a demo phone...
alray said:
The only reason to change a phone IMEI is because the original one is blacklisted. If the IMEI is blacklisted then you are probably dealing with a stolen/lost phone and you should send it back to where it came from. The factory IMEI should be visible on the original box (which I guess you don't have if its a stolen/lost phone). It should also be printed in tiny characters somewhere on the SIM tray.
edit: I just read your other thread and this is a blacklisted imei phone. You should never buy blacklisted imei phones, there are a lot of reasons but the most important one: By buying a blacklisted phones on ebay you are supporting phones thieves. If the IMEI was blacklisted its for a good reason, not because the phone was apparently a demo phone...
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i realised it when bougth so now no way to return it. try to use it for overseas. if i change my imei unlock code will fork for?????
How to check if phone is blacklisted before buying for example on ebay?
I bought a samsung galaxy s5 off ebay 3 months ago. It would not update and i found it would not update due to the phone being rooted. I installed a stock rom and all worked fine. After using the phone for 3 months now the phone will not make or receive calls or texts. I called orange and they informed me the imei is blacklisted due to the phone being reported stolen. I paid checkmend for an imei report and the report has a red warning next to currently blocked but but under lost and stolen it says clear. I have also noticed that the imei on the back of the phone is not the same imei that the phones board has. I have opened a claim for a refund via Paypal on the matter.
My questions are as follows:
Do you think someone has changed the imei of the phone before I purchased phone?
When I flashed the phone back to a stock rom would this have changed the imei ?
My concern is that if I get refunded by the ebay seller or paypal and I return the phone would the buyer blame the phones imei problem on me as I changed back to a stock rom which has a different brand (virgin)
Thanks in advance for any help/advice
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Talk of changing or altering imei numbers is not allowed on XDA, as it's illegal in most areas.
Members are free to offer ideas, but not tampering with the imei manually.
Thanks!
bolzy79 said:
Do you think someone has changed the imei of the phone before I purchased phone?
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Probably not, since it is illegal and the seller wouldn't risk doing a crime just to sell a phone. I can't give you a definite answer though.
bolzy79 said:
When I flashed the phone back to a stock rom would this have changed the imei ?
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It is possible., but unlikely.
bolzy79 said:
My concern is that if I get refunded by the ebay seller or paypal and I return the phone would the buyer blame the phones imei problem on me as I changed back to a stock rom which has a different brand (virgin)
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You won't get a refund if that's the case. If the seller admits to have changed the IMEI before selling it to you, or if he didn't pay off the phone or etc., then you get a refund. This is very common, people would buy the phone and sell it right away, making profit and eventually leaving a blacklisted phone to the buyer. If his reason was that you changed the ROM, then he will probably win the dispute. You should ask for a return though, if you get a refund, then you can get another phone, if not, then you're just at the same place you're at right now.
Hi there,
So I recently bought a "T-Mobile" OnePlus 7 Pro second-hand. Now, the problem is, I'm in Canada and it's locked to T-Mobile. I should be able to unlock it, but the IMEI looks like it's been changed to a different phone. I'm not sure why it's been changed, but is there a way I can restore the original one? The original IMEI is on the back of the phone and I've checked it and it's not blacklisted, so I don't know the original intention of changing it.
Could someone let me know?
Thank you
samthemagicman said:
Hi there,
So I recently bought a "T-Mobile" OnePlus 7 Pro second-hand. Now, the problem is, I'm in Canada and it's locked to T-Mobile. I should be able to unlock it, but the IMEI looks like it's been changed to a different phone. I'm not sure why it's been changed, but is there a way I can restore the original one? The original IMEI is on the back of the phone and I've checked it and it's not blacklisted, so I don't know the original intention of changing it.
Could someone let me know?
Thank you
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Unfortunately imei changing is illegal in some form in most countries you won't find much help on here with that. We don't support imei changing on xda. Unfortunately even if it is too go back to the proper one. Thst is quite odd. T-mobile still won't unlock it. You have to follow a stringent set of rules they have in place. There are really no unlock services for this device either. I've been looking myself. Every one claims they can. But then you read from there. Even the way I tried almost ruined mine
Check eBay, there's lots of services available. Just give the seller the IMEI number listed on the back, they should be able to change it no problem. Mine cost $20 to have done.
oakfan1283 said:
Check eBay, there's lots of services available. Just give the seller the IMEI number listed on the back, they should be able to change it no problem. Mine cost $20 to have done.
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Again we don't discuss imei changing on xda