Hello all,
Sorry if this question was asked before.
For a Note 20 Ultra (Vodafone Romania) that was IMEI blacklisted because of no-payment by the carrier, is there any way to fix it? (Change imei, custom rom etc)
Thank you in advance for your answers.
Sorry, but any form of discussion on modifying the IMEI number on either a lost, stolen, or cloned device is prohibited on XDA. Your best course of action would be to call the carrier to see if proper remunerations can be made to unlock the device.
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So, like many of you guys, i bought an D2G from ebay this morning. My phone has not arrived yet but i assume its prob locked by verizon. i took the initiation of seeking how to unlock it, and i landed here. After searching tons of thread with the same topic? i will summarize the major two methods of unlocking the device, so later on, people like me with the same problem doesn't have to. (please correct me if i am wrong)
1. unlock code from VZ or vendor (unlock shack seems to provide refunds, so one might wanna give it a try.)
2. turbo sim (i used it for iphone4 and it works, but i cant say the same with d2g.)
couple members mentions some dude in china works out a method but you will have to send the phone in. it just happens to be that i speaks chinese, so i went over to the china great firewall in attempt to search for an answer. Apparently the method is no secret. The chinese said that this unlocking method is done through software and worked the same as the unlock code by verizon. The only difference is after the unlock process, the IMEI of your phone will turn into a 16 digits number starting with 0000. I got class in a lil bit, so this is my search so far. i will keep you all updated with my process. if i find a solution. i will make a tut for yall.
IMO changing the imei number isn't a solution at all. Thanks for info.
Changing imei isn't the solution but rather the outcome of the software unlock, but many said the unlock code doesn't work. I would assume many would prefer a better solution which promise certainty, especially when it's a paid service.
Why bother with esothic methods when you can unlock the phone with an online service and 10$ ?
The Solutor said:
Why bother with esothic methods when you can unlock the phone with an online service and 10$ ?
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Unfortunately - not always. Some are "tough nuts" and only Verizon can unlock them. And probably those Chinese guys..
IMEI must be 15 digit though, not 16. I only see problem if they use same IMEI for everyone. Two phones with one IMEI on one network is a call for trouble..
For the record - chaning IMEI number of a GSM phone is illegal in most countries.
leobg said:
Unfortunately - not always. Some are "tough nuts" and only Verizon can unlock them. And probably those Chinese guys..
IMEI must be 15 digit though, not 16. I only see problem if they use same IMEI for everyone. Two phones with one IMEI on one network is a call for trouble..
For the record - chaning IMEI number of a GSM phone is illegal in most countries.
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Apparently, the method switch the original imei 35xxxxxxxxxxxxx of d2g to 0000xxxxxxxxxxx but digits after 0000 are not identical, from there they can calculate the pin code and is available for free. And as i read more, the chinese change esn for the cdma to work. Even thou changing imei or esn is illegal, i doubt they really regulate such act lol. And chill out on the negativity, a thriving forum are great only if their member share their knowledge and benefit us all. My last phone was Nokia n900, and the phone are still popular today due to the community's contributions:
No negativity here. I will be glad if all those having problems unlocking their phone finally find a way to sort their unlock issue.
Discussions about modifying IMEI/ESN is not allowed here on XDA (as well as most other similar forums) hence I expressed this concern.
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Unfortunately - not always.
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I know.
But I still think that any alternative method should be taken in account only if you are one of those unlucky owners, not when the phone is still on its way...
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Hey guys!
I'm getting into the smartphone business and I need a reliable unlocking service for multiple carriers and phones.
I have now for example 3 Sprint iPhone 5, and can't find much about factory unlocking it.
These guys on the website above say they can do it, but they have no ebay feedback.
Is this website any good? Have u tried it?
What would be the best way to factory unlock an Sprint iphone 5? (Sorry for the iphone question)
Kind regards,
Bruno
Hello,
I am sorry but altering the IMEI numbers is illegal in many countries because it is frequently used to disguise stolen or otherwise illicit devices. For this reason, discussions of altering IMEI numbers is not allowed on xda.
Thanks for understanding!
Hi,
I would like change my imei. I have already root, and install twrp for xposed and plugin imei changer.
Its working but i can t call. And i think its the 2 last letters who do problem. I have 15 letters for imei i would like change *************** / 01 to ... / 05
But i don't know how to do.
Help me please (i try to speak english because i am french.
ZeeN0x said:
Hi,
I would like change my imei. I have already root, and install twrp for xposed and plugin imei changer.
Its working but i can t call. And i think its the 2 last letters who do problem. I have 15 letters for imei i would like change *************** / 01 to ... / 05
But i don't know how to do.
Help me please (i try to speak english because i am french.
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Hi
Changing the IMEI is ILEGAL everywhere , you will not get any help for that in this forum.
What happen to the original phone IMEI?
MAX 404 said:
Hi
Changing the IMEI is ILEGAL everywhere , you will not get any help for that in this forum.
What happen to the original phone IMEI?
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The issue is likely because he has one of those IMEI's that is tied to a specific carrier that the carrier doesn't want to turn loose. (For example, my S7 has an IMEI that is tied to VZW due to it being a device that was sold ONLY by VZW in the US - and as a lot of us have pointed out, an IMEI is unique to the specific phone; you have more control over a phone number than you do your handset's IMEI - and a locked IMEI will not accept a ported number. I can't take my locked IMEI (handset) to Tracfone, even though the handset is otherwise compatible with the VZW side of Tracfone's network (in fact, when it was in service, it was a VZW handset) because VZW has the IMEI on lockdown.
PGHammer said:
The issue is likely because he has one of those IMEI's that is tied to a specific carrier that the carrier doesn't want to turn loose. (For example, my S7 has an IMEI that is tied to VZW due to it being a device that was sold ONLY by VZW in the US - and as a lot of us have pointed out, an IMEI is unique to the specific phone; you have more control over a phone number than you do your handset's IMEI - and a locked IMEI will not accept a ported number. I can't take my locked IMEI (handset) to Tracfone, even though the handset is otherwise compatible with the VZW side of Tracfone's network (in fact, when it was in service, it was a VZW handset) because VZW has the IMEI on lockdown.
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Even if that is the case... still ilegal
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Even if that is the case... still ilegal
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Say what others want to hear is legal but it is illegal to say what is true. I just want to use a telephone that I paid.
But i can t tell you for change my imei i am responsible of my acts and i juste say :
"What coresponding the /05 /03 /01 at the end of imei" Is it illegal to respond at my answer ?
Zeenox said:
Say what others want to hear is legal but it is illegal to say what is true. I just want to use a telephone that I paid.
But i can t tell you for change my imei i am responsible of my acts and i juste say :
"What coresponding the /05 /03 /01 at the end of imei" Is it illegal to respond at my answer ?
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Hi
I am not judging , I am not even saying if you should or not .... I am saying is ilegal to change the Imei number of your phone whatever the reason maybe.
ALWAYS backup your EFS folder, no matter what phone u have., and then save it on ur PC.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/guide-how-to-fix-check-drk-imei-issues-t3379516
This link solves most ppl with IMEI problems.
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Changing IMEI discussion is not allowed on XDA, even if it's not for bad intentions, we do not allow "things which will obviously lead to legal trouble":
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Don't post copyrighted materials or do other things which will obviously lead to legal trouble. If you wouldn't do it on your own homepage, you probably shouldn't do it here either. This does not mean that we agree with everything that the software piracy lobby try to impose on us. It simply means that you cannot break any laws here, since we'll end up dealing with the legal hassle caused by you. Please use common sense: respect the forum, its users and those that write great code.
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So i accidentally purchased a financed lg stylo 5 from sprint. I got it off craigslist and the only contact method was via craigslist automated email link. So there is no viable method of contact with the previous owner. I purchased this phone to use my qlink wireless account on. It is compatible but has "financial obligations" preventing me from activating it. Talked to sprint, they said theres nothing i can do if i cant get ahold of the previous owner. So im wondering, can i root/wipe/flash the OS or something along those lines and basically remove the brain of the phone and install a new one, and then use it? Would that help? Is there some variation of this idea that would help? Or is there any other way i could make this phone usable? (Unlocked) im not super experienced with this kind of tech, but im a quick learner and i can figure it out if someone knows of a method i can look into.... Help!!??
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So i accidentally purchased a financed lg stylo 5 from sprint. I got it off craigslist and the only contact method was via craigslist automated email link. So there is no viable method of contact with the previous owner. I purchased this phone to use my qlink wireless account on. It is compatible but has "financial obligations" preventing me from activating it. Talked to sprint, they said theres nothing i can do if i cant get ahold of the previous owner. So im wondering, can i root/wipe/flash the OS or something along those lines and basically remove the brain of the phone and install a new one, and then use it? Would that help? Is there some variation of this idea that would help? Or is there any other way i could make this phone usable? (Unlocked) im not super experienced with this kind of tech, but im a quick learner and i can figure it out if someone knows of a method i can look into.... Help!!??
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It depends. If the "financial obligation" is due to the device being blacklisted due to the previous owner not paying the bill, you will not be able to activate the device unless the previous owner pays the bill and the carrier removes the device from blacklist. If this is what you are dealing with, the thing that is preventing you from activating is not in the device, it is in the carrier network that the previous owner had service with, this is why there is nothing you can do from your end.
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Discussion of changing IMEI in order to activate a device is not allowed here because it is illegal to do that in a lot of places. Please do not discuss criminal procedures here.
Jeremy619 said:
swapping Sims from one phone to another, in my book, would not be illegal,
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@Droidriven is correct above. Here you can read our policy regarding the edit or change of IMEI:
[CLOSED]Need help changing IMEI number
***before you judge or warn me it is legal to change IMEI numbers in my country*** Hey guys. I am stuck at changing IMEI number of my rooted note 10 plus. I have got ut rooted but I am unable to change IMEI number. I tried xposed framework but...
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There's certainly nothing against the swap of a SIM from one phone to another but the IMEI is not connected to a SIM but to a device.
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P.S. I've subscribed to this thread now.
Oswald Boelcke said:
@Droidriven is correct above. Here you can read our policy regarding the edit or change of IMEI:
[CLOSED]Need help changing IMEI number
***before you judge or warn me it is legal to change IMEI numbers in my country*** Hey guys. I am stuck at changing IMEI number of my rooted note 10 plus. I have got ut rooted but I am unable to change IMEI number. I tried xposed framework but...
forum.xda-developers.com
There's certainly nothing against the swap of a SIM from one phone to another but the IMEI is not connected to a SIM but to a device.
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Oswald Boelcke
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P.S. I've subscribed to this thread now.
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it's seems I can get everyone to respond to everything but a solution to fixing my phone.... but, sense we're nit picking.., all CDMA networks, and metro PCS Sims, are registered to the phones imei number, you can't take a metro PCS, or sprint Sim and use it on any other phone except the phones it's registered too... hence.. it's... LOCKED..., to the the phone its registered to imei, plain and simple, I posted a question on how to fix my phone if anyone would like to help me on that instead of comment on everything else I've gave advice on, thanks
I bought the S-908E in Australia to be used in the US on AT&T. With the exception of the mmWave band that is only present on US models, everything else especially 5G should work perfectly. Problem seems to be from other posts here that when the phone comes and I insert my AT&T SIM card, AT&T will immediately lock it because they only allow the U version of the phone on the network.
I haven't confirmed this is the case because I don't have the phone yet, but obviously want to be prepared for this when it arrives.
From what I've read here, there seems to be only two options. One, call AT&T and beg them to unlock the SIM and allow the phone to be used. Second, change the IMEI on the E phone to the IMEI from the U phone and AT&T won't know the difference. I've read that this should be an easy process to do, and am wondering if anyone had successfully done either of these suggestions?
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I bought the S-908E in Australia to be used in the US on AT&T. With the exception of the mmWave band that is only present on US models, everything else especially 5G should work perfectly. Problem seems to be from other posts here that when the phone comes and I insert my AT&T SIM card, AT&T will immediately lock it because they only allow the U version of the phone on the network.
I haven't confirmed this is the case because I don't have the phone yet, but obviously want to be prepared for this when it arrives.
From what I've read here, there seems to be only two options. One, call AT&T and beg them to unlock the SIM and allow the phone to be used. Second, change the IMEI on the E phone to the IMEI from the U phone and AT&T won't know the difference. I've read that this should be an easy process to do, and am wondering if anyone had successfully done either of these suggestions?
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Hello and good afternoon, @Brixster
Edit or change of IMEI is illegal in quite a few of countries. For this reason, I've closed your thread! XDA doesn't allow and doesn't accept discussions about or support for such an edit or change.
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Don't post copyrighted materials or do other things which will obviously lead to legal trouble. If you wouldn't do it on your own homepage, you probably shouldn't do it here either. This does not mean that we agree with everything that the software piracy lobby try to impose on us. It simply means that you cannot break any laws here, since we'll end up dealing with the legal hassle caused by you. Please use common sense: respect the forum, its users and those that write great code.
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In future, please refrain from starting such a discussion or searches for support on XDA.
Thanks for your cooperation!
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