Hi, I was wondering if Imei of the lumia 800 can be repaired/replaced with a spare imei...
thanks
imei
no the imei can not be changed or replace, it is aslo illegal in most countries to do this
XDA does not condone threads about how to change the IMEI as it's illegal in most countries.
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I don't know why changing IMEI means the machine is stolen from someone.
I live in Hong Kong. The official product at the area is Dopod 838pro. It cost around HK$5700.
We can also buy Softbank X01HT here at only HK$3000(black) or $3400(white). At this price, the shop already help you unlock the machine and flasth the rom to the dopod rom.
The problem is...... when I get the machine, the IMEI of the label and the IMEI I get from *#06# are not the same while the "void" label is still there.
My friends get 2 more machine from shop, same problem happen, IMEI not match, label still perfect =.="
The shop claim that they have use a special way to flash the rom so all machine have the same IMEI =.="
That why I wanna change the IMEI.
takaki said:
I don't know why changing IMEI means the machine is stolen from someone.
I live in Hong Kong. The official product at the area is Dopod 838pro. It cost around HK$5700.
We can also buy Softbank X01HT here at only HK$3000(black) or $3400(white). At this price, the shop already help you unlock the machine and flasth the rom to the dopod rom.
The problem is...... when I get the machine, the IMEI of the label and the IMEI I get from *#06# are not the same while the "void" label is still there.
My friends get 2 more machine from shop, same problem happen, IMEI not match, label still perfect =.="
The shop claim that they have use a special way to flash the rom so all machine have the same IMEI =.="
That why I wanna change the IMEI.
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Lets start by saying, changing your IMEI is illegal. And second; I dont know what your problem is, because what you are looking for, can be find by using "search" or just surf to google and search there.
just google it out, you will get it..
takaki said:
The shop claim that they have use a special way to flash the rom so all machine have the same IMEI =.="
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You need to find a new, honest shop that sells products that are not modified illegally. Maybe there is a reason their phones are available at such a good price....Hmmmmmm
You also have the option of searching this forum and answering your question using the knowledge and wisdom that has already been documented here.
takaki said:
I don't know why changing IMEI means the machine is stolen from someone.
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It is like buying a car, from a shop, which the car's car-body serial number (eg. the number stamped on a plate on the car's body) is scratched off. Does it mean that the car is stolen? You tell me the answer.
ANYWAY, if HK law is to be still inline with UK's, you can report to police regarding the modified IMEI as it is definately illegal. Again, as above example, you can report the car you've just bought to the police if you've noticed that the serial number has been scratched off.
Flashing the ROM in whatever ways, does not modify the IMEI. AND, chances are, once you had your IMEI changed back to the originals stated in the label, your phone might not be usagable (e.g. if the phone has been reported lost, and the IMEI blocked).
Bram87 said:
Lets start by saying, changing your IMEI is illegal.
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One of the reasons why changing the IMEI is illegal is that multiple devices on the same network with the same IMEI can cause major technical problems for the network operator. An IMEI is just like a MAC address in the IP world, it is used for location registers and other routing information. Definitely not a good idea to change this if you want to stay in your network operator's good books.
John
probably not to hard to swap mainboards and obtain new void stickers
in fact it is not a really problem to me
the machine woks fine. I can upgrade rom/ radio as I like......
If the IMEI matched, it will be perfect
but now it isn't, I still ok with that lol
takaki said:
in fact it is not a really problem to me
the machine woks fine. I can upgrade rom/ radio as I like......
If the IMEI matched, it will be perfect
but now it isn't, I still ok with that lol
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Your unit is most likely a refurbished unit that has had a mainboard replacement. The internal IMEI is the one that matters. I would write it down since it doesn't match the externally printed one in case you have any issues and need the # for something. As long as the phone works on the network and you can make and receive calls there isn't any reason to worry.
Zzan said:
Your unit is most likely a refurbished unit that has had a mainboard replacement.
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I have sold two such phones as trade-ins. These were the JAMin and JASJAM. Both had mainboard replacements due to mishaps during ROM flashing. And both got the replacements done under warranty
With my current phone, the concept of ROM cooking doesn't really exist so life has become safe, but a bit dull.
takaki said:
I don't know why changing IMEI means the machine is stolen from someone.
I live in Hong Kong. The official product at the area is Dopod 838pro. It cost around HK$5700.
We can also buy Softbank X01HT here at only HK$3000(black) or $3400(white). At this price, the shop already help you unlock the machine and flasth the rom to the dopod rom.
The problem is...... when I get the machine, the IMEI of the label and the IMEI I get from *#06# are not the same while the "void" label is still there.
My friends get 2 more machine from shop, same problem happen, IMEI not match, label still perfect =.="
The shop claim that they have use a special way to flash the rom so all machine have the same IMEI =.="
That why I wanna change the IMEI.
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i'm HK mobilephone sales.
haha....
the IMIE doesn't match with the IMEI label
but the void sticker still have.
becoz they can make the void sticker non- borken
and change your mother board from can't unlock one
to a second hand(someone will got some problems...) unlocked one.
and then re-stick the sticker on the phone
so...the *#06# number dosen't match with the IMEI label...
so...becareful when u buy the mobilephone...!!
Hi,
is it possible to change the IMEI of the SGS2 ?
Cheers
dodo34
Dont think so. Here in the UK it is illegal to change the IMEI.
Normally anyone who wants to change the IMEI is trying to do something undehanded
Might not be the best place to talk about it, and you also need special equipment for it. No one was able to change/hack it on the S1.
why would you want to change it ?
There maybe other ways of solving your problem.
Service is determined by your sim. Changing the imei would do nothing other than circumvent a trace from a stolen phone, which is why most providers require it.
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You can use programmer "RIFF Box JTAG" to change imei. Also you can try to change efc folder.
In my country changing imei is not illegal.
I want to change the IMEI, because when i go to Turkey for holiday, the Turkish operator will block my SGS2 after 2 weeks.
I have to register it, but i get this option only every 2 years.
Last year i registered a phone, and so this year i cannot register it.
But now i want to use the SGS2 a a modem for tethering.
i want to give the IMEI of my old phone to my new SGS2.
Cheers
dodo34
ofcourse you can use a low cost mobile which can do the trick. Yes you will miss browsing etc etc in SGS2 but changing IMEI is illegal and punishable by law. Guess you are better off with any cheap mobile
i accept the punishment. i just ask how to change the IMEI
That's not simple. That's some difficult coding ****.
Changing IMEI as said is illegal in many country s and a big negative is that the phone uses IMEI to connect as part of its handshake process .
Therefore should not really be discussed on XDA and may lead to a blocked phone at a later date .
jje
Use Z3X box. It's so easy
Best regards
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Use Z3X box. As smae SGS and SGS II imei change is so easy.
lotacus said:
Service is determined by your sim. Changing the imei would do nothing other than circumvent a trace from a stolen phone, which is why most providers require it.
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Not always. My AT&T plan will only allow data on my HTC Aria. If I take out my SIM and put it in my SGS2 I get poorer quality voice and no data service. Something in their system ties my SIM to my phone and my plan.
a Moderator please close the thread ...
to OP - it's not hard to change the IMEI, it's just illegal and against rules to discuss it here
so no answer for you here
Hey guys, My brother and I were at the pub slamming a few down.. and some bum approached us selling a "locked" SGS2 for $100.. I convinced him to buy it, seemed like a steal at the time.. although little did we know rather then being locked to a network.. it has been locked out by the network ! Guessing it was stolen or what ever..
So this brings me to my question.. Iv read heaps of posts that people have accidentally changed there IMEI number, im aware this voids the warranty.. although how would one do this on purpose ?
Cheers..
Handling stolen goods is a crime in most countries, as is changing IMEI.
oinkylicious said:
Handling stolen goods is a crime in most countries, as is changing IMEI.
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Thanks for that very useful information.. but that still doesnt answer my question...
The answer to your question would be in a terminal / shell:
su
rm /efs/nv_data.bin
That will change the IMEI.
But you wouldn't like it, it's a generic dummy IMEI that will be as rejected as the locked one.
First off receiving stolen good is an offence so is changing IMEI in most country's..
Read the rules especially the part : DO NOT DO ANYTHING THAT MAY LEAD XDA INTO TROUBLE....
any more posts on this matter will lead to vacation.
On that note thread closed.
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Hello.
This thread is similar to this but also it isn't, cause we (Croatian Mob!lers) got Live Demo Units with sd card and SIM card slot, and GSM is somehow disabled by software. One collegue says we can insert some Generic IMEI with hex editor, but actually no one of us have tried it, so we would love to have some of your help, if you know.
It is GT-I9300X Live demo unit, with live demo unit IMEI, so we need some useful IMEI to get GSM lock and load
Does somebody know a link to a thread that leads to some clues? I see in that linked thread that there is some people that are trying to do the same thing, but we can't find it :/
Another Croatian Mobiler here
Well, is far as I know we only need /efs folder with non-fake IMEI (00449999...). Id could be generic Samsung IMEI or some way to insert IMEI. It would be very nice if you could help us
Mario
Discussion of illegal use is banned on XDA fake IMEI is of course illegal .
jje
thread closed - it's illigal in most countries to tamper with IMEI codes
I want to change IMEI number for tanzania uses
its a crime in most countries to change IMEI and that is a banned topic on xda last i heard
MOD ACTION:
Thread closed since changing IMEI is illegal and is not encouraged on XDA.