Hello everyone.
Just wanted to know if it’s possible to see from the motherboard of a huawei device like nova 3 the serial number or imei?
Basically my friends phone was stolen and now we are sure that the motherboard is up for sale on a local trading site. Just wanted to make sure it is his. We have the device Imei and serial already.
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IMEI isn't stored on device's motherboard.
jwoegerbauer said:
IMEI isn't stored on device's motherboard.
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yes but is there any marking on the motherboard that can correspond with the serial and imei I have?
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Good afternoon!
I looked at other post before creating this, I have a Razr D1 fo the IMEI blocked, tried a few methods I found on the forum and could not, have some other specific method to change the IMEI of the same?
Isn't changing your IMEI illegal?
And your IMEI is blocked, have you stolen your phone or something?
eatsleep said:
Isn't changing your IMEI illegal?
And your IMEI is blocked, have you stolen your phone or something?
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not steal do not even have to note the same! I called the operator and not informed the reason for blocking the device, said it takes up to 3 months to unlock imei, ai wanted a method of exchange.
nipponicshell said:
not steal do not even have to note the same! I called the operator and not informed the reason for blocking the device, said it takes up to 3 months to unlock imei, ai wanted a method of exchange.
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It is a risky process and it is also illegal to change your IMEI in many countries, my advice is to wait
eatsleep said:
It is a risky process and it is also illegal to change your IMEI in many countries, my advice is to wait
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This is Brazil! Worse things happen and do not care about anything ... rsr
follow the video link, it's just a check of IMEI numbers
No your not
That is 100% illegal in Europe and USA and you can serve up too 5 years for changing a phones IMEI Number
Hi, I bought locked IMEI Z2 off ebay without knowing it. short story, I got my money back but there one thing that surprise me.
the my IMEI is from other phone LG L5 to be precise and I'm pretty sure it's a Legit Z2 as well, not some chinese made knock off. I also checked my other phone that I got from new (S4, and HD2) they all got the right model.
What I want to know is, is it possible to change the IMEI number? ASFAIK you can't change xperia IMEI number because it's stored somewhere in the partition. and you can't change it because it is security signed and if you change it, would make your device completely useless or hardbricked, unlike softbricked device that you can easily fix.
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you should probably return the phone because even if you could change the IMEI, you won't be able to generate a valid IMEI for it.
Well, or you could just put another phone IMEI like he did. I don't know if its possible. I'm not condoning any illegal attempt to change IMEI of stolen phone, just acted out of curiosity. I returned the phone to seller as well.
Its a stolen device.
Whether its a knockoff or not has no relevance.
IMEI can be modified, whether intentionally or accidentally. However, because of the legal implications, no one here will teach you how to.
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nightly_shadow said:
Hi, I bought locked IMEI Z2 off ebay without knowing it. short story, I got my money back but there one thing that surprise me.
the my IMEI is from other phone LG L5 to be precise and I'm pretty sure it's a Legit Z2 as well, not some chinese made knock off. I also checked my other phone that I got from new (S4, and HD2) they all got the right model.
What I want to know is, is it possible to change the IMEI number? ASFAIK you can't change xperia IMEI number because it's stored somewhere in the partition. and you can't change it because it is security signed and if you change it, would make your device completely useless or hardbricked, unlike softbricked device that you can easily fix.
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the best thing happened that u got ur money back, cause you'll never make it work with an other IMEI other then its IMEI.
IMEI can be modify by some sw tools. I suspect it is not a new phone.
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 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?
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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.
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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.
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I have checked, it's T-Mobile.
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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
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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
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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.
bootloader can be unlocked and this phone can be rooted, so i guess it should be possible but i wanna be sure...
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bootloader can be unlocked and this phone can be rooted, so i guess it should be possible but i wanna be sure...
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It can, but be wary. Depending on your country, you might land in hot water with the police if you change your imei
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It can, but be wary. Depending on your country, you might land in hot water with the police if you change your imei
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is it possible for them to know tho? if i use the imei of my old phone? it's quite common to change imei numbers as far as i know...
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is it possible for them to know tho? if i use the imei of my old phone? it's quite common to change imei numbers as far as i know...
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Let's start from the beginning, why do you want to change it? There isn't any advantage to changing an imei, just a lot of disadvantages..
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Let's start from the beginning, why do you want to change it? There isn't any advantage to changing an imei, just a lot of disadvantages..
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this phone is not available in my country so i gotta buy it from another country. and i can't use it with an unregistered imei.
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this phone is not available in my country so i gotta buy it from another country. and i can't use it without an unregistered imei.
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This will open you to problems. A phone from another country might be using some signal bands which aren't used in your country. That phone would be unusable in your country with your data sim.
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This will open you to problems. A phone from another country might be using some signal bands which aren't used in your country. That phone would be unusable in your country with your data sim.
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nah, it's compatible. the only problem is the imei registration. costs $250 which is absurd...
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