Hi All,
Recently purchased a Samsung Galaxy S2 from Gumtree online. It was only working on o2 network so got at unblocked from a guy at a market stall so that it works on all network sims. It was working fine for about a week but then randomly came up with a message saying "emergency calls only" and I coulnt make or recieve calls or texts even if i changed the sim to o2. The internet was still functioning correctly however.
Called network provider and have been told that there is a bar on it by an insurance company. Tried to get back to the seller but have not been able to contact him. Have reported him but I would just like to know is there any way to unblock this phone at all? Dont want to lose out on all the money spent on it. would it be worth downloading any unblocking applications if the phone has a bar on it?
Please any ideas, comments and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Apologies for the long message
Thanks
deadgalaxys2 said:
Hi All,
Recently purchased a Samsung Galaxy S2 from Gumtree online. It was only working on o2 network so got at unblocked from a guy at a market stall so that it works on all network sims. It was working fine for about a week but then randomly came up with a message saying "emergency calls only" and I coulnt make or recieve calls or texts even if i changed the sim to o2. The internet was still functioning correctly however.
Called network provider and have been told that there is a bar on it by an insurance company. Tried to get back to the seller but have not been able to contact him. Have reported him but I would just like to know is there any way to unblock this phone at all? Dont want to lose out on all the money spent on it. would it be worth downloading any unblocking applications if the phone has a bar on it?
Please any ideas, comments and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Apologies for the long message
Thanks
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This forum is for the SGH-I777 (AT&T version, four capacitive buttons at the bottom.)
You're in the UK and bought from the UK equivalent of Craigslist, so you likely have an I9100. This isn't the forum for you.
Either way, nothing anyone here can do to help you - we are all AT&T customers.
Not to mention, sounds like you bought a hot (stolen) phone. Only the carrier it was first connected to can unblock the IMEI and unless you can prove you bought it legitimately they are unlikely to do so. If the insurer already paid out on a claim then they will never do so. Buying from unknown sources is a bad idea.
So in short, sounds like the guy got scammed.
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Hi everyone,
I just received a new GS2 from Bell, but i have major issue with the touch screen. ( I read some of the thread regarding to unresponse touchscreen issue but it's not my case therefore i post it up and hopefully someone can help me with the issue)
here it goes... when i select anything..says making a call i cant dial a number, some number i can or when i select an icon i cant able to unless i press the home button and go back then it work BUT not all the time just sometime they work. Its really frustrating so please if anyone know how to fix this issue help me
Oh i did hard reset wipe everything and the issue still there do i have the faulty unit?
Thanks alot
Drew
I'd get it exchanged asap.
the problems is this is not my phone originally i bought it off someone it work fine till recently (about a week).
Ibring it to Bell, Bell refused to service it they need the original receipt. but it's clearly a Bell branded phone and it just release not long go??
Then i contacted Samsung Canada, they too told me that the need the receipt! the supervisor even told me if i have it a day and no receipt they will not honor the warranty.
Does this making any sense at all to you guys? anyhow, I canceled Bell service and also did email to Samsung Canada and will email Samsung in Korea as well when my friend free this coming up week, he is korean
anyhow, thanks for your help
im so excited before and now super pissed and sad!!
I an quite knowledgeable about phone, particularly S2, but this is 1st time I experienced this problem.
My friend bought an 2nd-hand S2 via ebay for 125 pounds, it's quite cheap, right? :cyclops: But the funny is that, when he puts a sim on, that phone does not show the name of carrier but "Emergency call only" instead, although it receive full signal with letter H data. The phone still able to use data to check FB, web-browsing... but it does not allow to make call, and keeps saying "Phone not registered"
I did try to make some search and find that the phone might be reported as lost or stolen and it is barred by imei block.
Though I did advice my friend return this phone to the ebay seller, but he still ask me to find any available solution becoz he does not want to lose this deal.
Can anybody here experience same problem or find any solution ??
Thank you in advance
Try flashing another modems, ROMs, kernels etc., but if it doesn't work, he will need to return this phone.
przemcio510 said:
Try flashing another modems, ROMs, kernels etc., but if it doesn't work, he will need to return this phone.
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It sounds like the phone has an IMEI block. If that's true, none of this will work.
its imei blockd thts y its so good on deal....
vodanhdaisu said:
I an quite knowledgeable about phone, particularly S2, but this is 1st time I experienced this problem.
My friend bought an 2nd-hand S2 via ebay for 125 pounds, it's quite cheap, right? :cyclops: But the funny is that, when he puts a sim on, that phone does not show the name of carrier but "Emergency call only" instead, although it receive full signal with letter H data. The phone still able to use data to check FB, web-browsing... but it does not allow to make call, and keeps saying "Phone not registered"
I did try to make some search and find that the phone might be reported as lost or stolen and it is barred by imei block.
Though I did advice my friend return this phone to the ebay seller, but he still ask me to find any available solution becoz he does not want to lose this deal.
Can anybody here experience same problem or find any solution ??
Thank you in advance
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Try flashing a stock firmware from www.sammobile.com through odin and after that do a factory reset /data wipe.
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thanks for all advice. I did try to install a new stock firmware but no help, the phone still keeps saying "Emergency calls only" although it is able to connect data to browse internet So sad I will ask my friend to return this phone to ebay seller
First time poster and new to this incredible forum
I had the same problem when i bought HTC one x 1 month ago
Phone was branded with vodafone i called voda they said it was IMEI blocked
I was lucky the seller lived in my area so i returned the phone and got my money back. These days if you bought aphone from ebay or gumtree and owner forget to pay his bill or forged ID or claimed insurance on the phone they will block the imei
Hi all!!
I am hoping someone can help or advise on my problem.
I got a phone this week (s2 gt-i1900p). Its a contract phone my carrier (orange) have apparently put a bar on my account meaning there is a bar on my phone also. They ask for proof of ID which has been sent through. But is there a way to by-pass it?? I have had it unlocked because i want to use two providers (not scamming the network or anything dodgy). My question is if that affected it? My phone is not rooted or anything, i used an unlock code to unlock it and it worked fine on the other carriers sim until this afternoon. Orange say i've gotta wait until they verify my identity, i rely on this phone and at present can't call or text on any sim I get "emergency calls only" or "cannot connect to network. Try again later." I would really apreciate it if someone could tell me if there is a way to get up and running again or give advice.
Thanks in advance
AnnieL.
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If there is a bar across the phone. It means that the provider suspects that the phone may have been stolen so thatthey barred the imei from working.
The inei ban will extend to all providers in the country as the ban will be enforced by all carriers in your country.
You need to resolve the issue before they will remove the bar. Other wise you will need to buy or use a different phone.
Thanks.
I didnt expect a reply so quickly.
This phone is a pay monthly one with line rental. I ordered it direct from my provider. Its only been connected since Tuesday, so only a few days. They have done random fraud checks and I have been unlucky enough to be one of those picked at random. I was instructed to send identification to my providers fraud team via email, as requested I have done that. I am now being told I have to wait 24hrs and I should be re-instated. I was told two hours initially. But I cant access my account for billing and i have no use of an alternative phone. I guess I will jist be at the mercy of my carrier.
Thank you very much for the reply to my post, it was very nice of you to take thw time to so so!!
Kind regards
AnnieL.
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So I bought a L9 T-Mobile last Saturday to use it with simple mobile but always get no service, I go several places that repair phones and all say was a bad sim so I bought a new one and same thing happend. I go to another place and say that my IMEI can be blacklisted and when he check says is blocked and reason is STL. I check here at home and says unlock... Im asking is there anything I can do to use this phone? I read that changing roms cmay also change the imei but I'm on 10g so means I can't root it yet.
Slackys said:
So I bought a L9 T-Mobile last Saturday to use it with simple mobile but always get no service, I go several places that repair phones and all say was a bad sim so I bought a new one and same thing happend. I go to another place and say that my IMEI can be blacklisted and when he check says is blocked and reason is STL. I check here at home and says unlock... Im asking is there anything I can do to use this phone? I read that changing roms cmay also change the imei but I'm on 10g so means I can't root it yet.
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Changing the IMEI on U.S. soil will land you in Federal Prison for a long, long, long time.
On a good note, I don't believe that T-Mobile has implemented IMEI blocking yet. Are you sure the device is for T-Mobile? Does it say T-Mobile on the top right corner of the glass? If so, try your sim in another device. If it works you may have a bad device.
What is the Firmware version and Baseband version?
You can try doing a factory reset.
Here are instructions on doing this: http://www.resettoo.com/hard-reset-lg-optimus-l9-p769-to-restore-factory-settings. Good luck.
Yes have the T-Mobile logo. I bought it from the girl next door on my vacation on Florida. She say she bought a Galaxy 3 so didnt need this phone anymore and give it to me for $150 and since I have a mytouch 3g slide I obviously accept but use mini sim and wait till I got back and bought a mini sim just to find that dont work.
Android
4.0.4
Baseband Version
L6260_MODEM_SIC_01.1233.00
Software Version
P76910g
Slackys said:
Yes have the T-Mobile logo. I bought it from the girl next door on my vacation on Florida. She say she bought a Galaxy 3 so didnt need this phone anymore and give it to me for $150 and since I have a mytouch 3g slide I obviously accept but use mini sim and wait till I got back and bought a mini sim just to find that dont work.
Android
4.0.4
Baseband Version
L6260_MODEM_SIC_01.1233.00
Software Version
P76910g
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I don't have my L9 handy. Maybe someone with 10g can confirm the same baseband. If it is different, that may be the issue.
Would you be able to have someone with a T-Mobile sim try it in your phone?
Not yet, thinking on going to T-Mobile and check, if works then transfer my number to them. Would suck change $40 to $50...
Symptoms of an IMEI Blocked Device
CANNOT:
Dial 611 to reach T-Mobile customer care
Make/Receive Calls
Text Messaging
Data/Internet
Use any tools or menus such as calendars, contacts, etc.
This is taken direct from T-Mobile.
I can verify for you whether or not its blocked if you like.
I PM you the IMEI, hope is not blacklisted... Is a good phone and I dont wanna use like an MP3/Video.
Also I check and I can open the tools like contacts, calendar, etc.
Wow! I was not aware that T-Mobile is already blocking IMEI. Thank You for the info.
Worst case scenario is you may be able to use one of those sim unlock services on Ebay to unlock it for AT&T.
The phone supports the 1900Mhz 3G band for that network.
There are plenty of pre-paid carriers that use the AT&T network. Net10 is one of them, and they have unlimited everything for a good price. Good luck.
Oh I didnt knew I can have 3G outside T-Mobile network. I might have to try that. Will keep update on what happend.
Slackys said:
Yes have the T-Mobile logo. I bought it from the girl next door on my vacation on Florida. She say she bought a Galaxy 3 so didnt need this phone anymore and give it to me for $150 and since I have a mytouch 3g slide I obviously accept but use mini sim and wait till I got back and bought a mini sim just to find that dont work.
Android
4.0.4
Baseband Version
L6260_MODEM_SIC_01.1233.00
Software Version
P76910g
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Heres my bb
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Yup we got the same data... also as Jrkoffjonson PM me is marked as blocked.
(My prior comment was not meant to upset the OP. Just some personal opinion. Removing them now.).
To summarize: proceed with caution as you already guessed what might have happened with your new phone.
nsfgp said:
T-Mobile was selling this for $199 with free $50 refill twice in the last 2 months.
I don't think "the girl next door" is giving you a good deal at all. Probably something "HOT" she was trying to unload quick. No ebay fee/trace left behind for the authority now that it is your problem.
Good luck ... proceed with caution.
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Love when people do this kind of advices...
My final guess is she sell it to me, she report it stolen, bought a S3 with the money and im with a L9 that I use as a tablet...
Slackys said:
Yes have the T-Mobile logo. I bought it from the girl next door on my vacation on Florida. She say she bought a Galaxy 3 so didnt need this phone anymore and give it to me for $150 and since I have a mytouch 3g slide I obviously accept but use mini sim and wait till I got back and bought a mini sim just to find that dont work.
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These days mobile service providers have joined together and sharing centralized IMEI data for any possible criminal activities happening over the phone. Just dont buy any phone from anyone you dont know well. Even if you have bought it from relative may put you in legal issues. Always ask for bill (invoice), warranty card and box, even if warranty is over.
Just imagine that "girl next door" also does not know that the phone is used for illegal activities (drugs/terrorism) and may be thats the reason the phone IMEI might have been blocked and is still traced by International Investigation Agencies, then what? You might have saved some dollars at the cost of your fortune. So beware. Dont do this again. These days we are all wired and easily traceable.
Jrkoffjonson said:
Symptoms of an IMEI Blocked Device
CANNOT:
Dial 611 to reach T-Mobile customer care
Make/Receive Calls
Text Messaging
Data/Internet
Use any tools or menus such as calendars, contacts, etc.
This is taken direct from T-Mobile.
I can verify for you whether or not its blocked if you like.
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Slackys said:
Yup we got the same data... also as Jrkoffjonson PM me is marked as blocked.
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@Jrkoffjonson, Which site you checked for blocked IMEI?
I was looking into straight talk but dont know if is also a t-mobile network. I unlock the phone for $8 so Im happy.
Sorry if this is in the wrong place, first time poster here.
In December I purchased a nexus5 off of some guy that was selling one in my local area. He seemed like a good guy, the phone was in the original box and I was pumped at getting one for a bit cheaper than they are on the play store. Although this last week it randomly could not connect to the network, so I called Telus (my Canadian provider) and after a half hour of troubleshooting they told me that the IMEI is blacklisted as a lost or stolen device? I feel pretty ripped off and disappointed. I found the guys email that I brought it from and tried to contact him but he wont answer his phone, texts, or email. So I don't know what to do? Am I just screwed and forced to buy a new phone? is there anyway I can change the IMIE address? Or anything that anyone can recommend I should attempt to do? Thanks in advance for any help that can be supplied!
Always check before buying. If it is stolen (instead of lost) then you should turn it in to the police. But there is no way to tell and the provider will never tell you which.
It also isn't unheard of for a telco to incorrectly block a phone. I'd try arguing your case since you used it for a month before they shut you down.
nordlead2005 said:
Always check before buying. If it is stolen (instead of lost) then you should turn it in to the police. But there is no way to tell and the provider will never tell you which.
It also isn't unheard of for a telco to incorrectly block a phone. I'd try arguing your case since you used it for a month before they shut you down.
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Thanks for the input. Who would I contact about arguing it? I talked to someone at Telus for a good half an hour, and they just told me that they have no control blacklisting the IMEI. They would if say i was under contract and I didnt pay my bill. But I am off contract and just put their SIM in my unlocked device. The person told me that say for example if the phone was stolen from BestBuy in novemeber, it could have worked this entire time because it took bestbuy this long for them to put the numbers in there system, and it finally just caught up with me. And also, my SIM works in my friends nexus4, so it doesnt have anything to do with Telus, its an issue with the phone not getting access to the towers. And if it is blacklisted on the national list for being lost or stolen it wont work on any of the carriers in the country... So i dont know what to do