I purchased two samsung S3's but unlocked, i bought them on craigslist and am now a little worried. I notice that under status, it says that the Serial number is not available?
Why not? Does that have something to do with unlocked phones?
I took the phone to ATT and they put a demo sim in there, it said it was on the ATT netowrk but I could not call anyone, the ATT salesman said that it was because the SIM was a demo, sound true?
I also went to TMOBILE and put a sim in, and it said it was on the TMOBILE network but did not try to make a call.
What do you guys make of this?
i just put my tmobile sim in it and i can make calls, but absolutly no internet
Mine is unlocked and I have a serial number.
I did a little more research and this is my problem now.............. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32694323#post32694323
in your other thread you said ebay, here you say Craigslist. We like honesty.
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How do we know the phones are not stolen?
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in your other thread you said ebay, here you say Craigslist. We like honesty.
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If i stole them I would not be on the phone with tmobile and yes I got it on craigslist and would like to just sell it after I fix it.
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If i stole them I would not be on the phone with tmobile and yes I got it on craigslist and would like to just sell it after I fix it.
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We're you aware of the problem before you bought it? I think the buyer ripped you of.
For internet to work have the network and you the apk, or search online for the apn settings for at&t or T-Mobile.
And like i started in your other post, you are in the wrong forum.
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Sorry, what forum am I suppose to be on? I clicked on the link to the chart of model numbers but I dont know what forum to be on.
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Sorry, what forum am I suppose to be on? I clicked on the link to the chart of model numbers but I dont know what forum to be on.
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settings» about device» model number
What is it?
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settings» about device» model number
What is it?
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i9300. I attached pics in the other thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32696987#post32696987
If its an SGS3 I9300 start at the beginning .
Does the IMEI match that on the box/sticker
Has the IMEI been blacklisted .
Are the APN settings correct for your network .
Is the modem correct for your location .
Regards serial number read the serial number missing/fix thread .
Similar posts occur with users purchasing phones from similar sources . Essential non working or stolen phones sold .
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Hi, i have a SGS3 and the carrier have locked the phone thou i bought it in second hand. With receipt and it was brand new in unopened box. Worked fine untill couple of days ago when it got locked.
So i'm not able to use the phone cause i cant get no network.
I rooted my phone and deleted the "efs" files so the imei changed but it didnt help my, still no network signal. Cannot connect.
Is there any way to unlock my phone? Please help me get my phone working. Payed about 450 euros for it.
Sorry if i put this thread in a wrong section. Newbie here..
Appreciate the help!
Take it to any phone unlocking shop or kiosk and should cost around £20. Im not sure the currencies exchange rate.
It may also be cheaper where you are from
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deleted the "efs" files
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If you have really done that and you have no backup of these file: you're screwed!
ruggedman said:
Hi, i have a SGS3 and the carrier have locked the phone thou i bought it in second hand. With receipt and it was brand new in unopened box. Worked fine untill couple of days ago when it got locked.
So i'm not able to use the phone cause i cant get no network.
I rooted my phone and deleted the "efs" files so the imei changed but it didnt help my, still no network signal. Cannot connect.
Is there any way to unlock my phone? Please help me get my phone working. Payed about 450 euros for it.
Sorry if i put this thread in a wrong section. Newbie here..
Appreciate the help!
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Why the hell have you deleted the efs folder?. In the efs folder your imei is in.
Restore your phone if you got a backup of the efs folder. Otherwise use the search function in this forum. Because more people has done the same thing you've done
Are you sure its not been blacklisted maybe by accident... amd congrats on deleting efs folder big mistake
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I saved the efs files so it's okay. I have restored them.
I deleted the files in the efs folder to get new imei number so i can pass by the lock on my phone, but it didnt help me.
It's maybe imei locked, dont know exactly what it's called.
Does anybody have any idea what to do to unlock the phone?
Thanks
Yes as my previous comment stated, go to a phone unlocking shop/kiosk and get them to unlock it. Really cheap and much safer than messing with it your self.
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Yes as my previous comment stated, go to a phone unlocking shop/kiosk and get them to unlock it. Really cheap and much safer than messing with it your self.
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I think you have missunderstod me.. the phone is not locked to a specifik carrier. Thats not the issue. My phone have been blocked/blacklisted or whatever you call it in english.
Blacklisting usually means stolen goods. That's why you should never buy such expensive stuff (if "unopened" or not) from unreliable third parties.
You can't change the IMEI. Deleting the IMEI will give you the default IMEI which no carrier accepts anyway.
Think you've been conned mate. Try and get your money back is all I can advise.
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Yes i have been conned.
There must be any way to fix it, like change the imei?
Oh i understand you now. All i can advice is maybe still taking it to a phone repair shop and seeing if there is anything they can do.
They is no garantee to fix any problems but i dont think it will cost you anything for them to have a look at it for you.
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Oh i understand you now. All i can advice is maybe still taking it to a phone repair shop and seeing if there is anything they can do.
They is no garantee to fix any problems but i dont think it will cost you anything for them to have a look at it for you.
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Dont think phone repair shop can do anything. Think the solution is here in XDA.
Heard that i can go to a local electronic shop and "take" the imei nr from the demo phone (by sdcard or blutooth maybe) in the shop somehow and use that imei on my own phone?
Or flash/rom root or whatever.. just want my phone to work
As I understand it, the emei number is hardwired into the phone , here in UK, it what the carriers use to block stolen/lost phones. I think it illegal to unblock. It also illegal to have the equipment to do this. The only way round I have heard of is a new mother board.
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Does it ask you for a Network locked pin or what comes up when you start your phone? , maybe you can use Voodoo to unlock it
asking about changing the imei is a banned topic on xda it's like warez it is fraudulent and discussion of it is banned
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It is definitely VERY illegal to change the IMEI in the UK.
A IMEI block would indicate the phone has been reported stolen/lost. Think u been conned. Try n get your money back.
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Yes i have been conned, and no i cannot get my money back because i bought it in second hand, but brand new with the recipt.
The phone doesnt ask any pin or anything like that. I have signal bars but i cant connect to any network.
Whats voodoo?
Maybe it's illegal but it's also illegal to con someone but it happend. What should i do now? Sit with a 500 euros worth phone with no usage? F*ck that!
What country u from? Where did u purchase the phone?
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hello my galaxy s3 has got a big problem..everything works except data!!i can't make any calls, can't go to internet( wifi works)..what can i do???i got to use like an ipod...lol
One what have you done .
this question lacks any detail .
Two is your IMEI correct .
Three is your sim working#
Four have you checked your network settings
Five have you the correct modem.
Six try a factory reset .
Seven return to service .
jje
I donne all..i tried even new modem but nothing..when i make a call it says : not registered in the network... imei is correct..maybe is blocked?but i got facture and warranty..seems funny...
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I donne all..i tried even new modem but nothing..when i make a call it says : not registered in the network..my imei si correct..i bought the phone in a shop..i got warranty but Samsung says they cant repair it..maybe imei is blocked?i checked up and it says that is suppost to be correct
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Check gsm only mode if you don't have 3g,if still not resolved contact your mobile operator
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What can i do? it cost me a lot of money
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Mobile operator says that maybe imei is blocked but they dont know the reason why!!
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Numberingplans.com :
Note: This IMEI number seems to be correct, but we do not have any information on this specific handset. Please add the missing information below.
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What can i do? it cost me a lot of money
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I don't know if you tried to pull out the simcard and clean the contacts. This was a common issue on the HTC Desire HD and this little fix worked fine.
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hello my galaxy s3 has got a big problem..everything works except data!!i can't make any calls, can't go to internet( wifi works)..what can i do???i got to use like an ipod...lol
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Updated to Jelly Bean??
if yes go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1918601
Is the phone new? Has it ever worked for you? Have you considered the fact that it could be network locked(SIM locked)?
My phone ALWAYS shows "Not registered on Network" when I'm at home, that's because signal is terrible since I updated to JB (modem related).
Have you tried different SIMs from different networks? Have you tried your current SIM in a different phone?
[the phone is from 29 june..always worked bit one day data stopped working.. i got a HTC sensation and the SIM works fine in that phone/SIZE]
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Is the phone new? Has it ever worked for you? Have you considered the fact that it could be network locked(SIM locked)?
My phone ALWAYS shows "Not registered on Network" when I'm at home, that's because signal is terrible since I updated to JB (modem related).
Have you tried different SIMs from different networks? Have you tried your current SIM in a different phone?
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[the phone is from 29 june..always worked bit one day data stopped working.. i got a HTC sensation and the SIM works fine in that phone/SIZE]
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Ok,
so here comes the question my girlfriend always asks me :laugh:
"What did you do between it working, and it no longer working?"
You say data doesn't work, does that mean you can make phone calls?
I didnt do anything it just stopped working and i cant do phone calls...its like using an iPod.. maybe someone blocked my imei?could it be possible?
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I didnt do anything it just stopped working and i cant do phone calls...its like using an iPod.. maybe someone blocked my imei?could it be possible?
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Yes, it's entirely possible, but you'll need to check with your provider. There is no way of checking from the device itself if the IMEI has been blocked.
Did you buy the phone new?
You could, potentially, be extremely unlucky and someone blocked the wrong IMEI code when attempting to block their own.
Ye it was new..there is no way to make it work then?
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Ye it was new..there is no way to make it work then?
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Well, if it really has been blocked, you should get in touch with your provider, and potentially have to go through some lengthy process of proving to them you legitimately own the device and didn't block it yourself. It's unlikely though, as I've never heard of a device being removed from the block list before.
Your other option is to leave the country, it will work in another country
Failing that, return it to Samsung telling them it just stopping working, you did nothing, and insist they replace it.
Probably wrong Kernel, happened often to me on my old sensation
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What network are you on? I had to go to t mobile web site to get configuration settings sent to phone. All was then ok. You are not providing enough information, Network, whether phone had ever worked, if it has been modified in any way etc.etc.
People here will help you but you really must give as much relevant information as possible
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I got Tim !i went in TIM shop to ask and they dont know what to do
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So i bought a samsung galaxy note off a guy on craigslist about 3-4 weeks ago and today i noticed i didnt recieve any calls or texts from anyone, so i checked my phone and could get a signal at all, so i reset the phone to factory using kies and now it says, Phone Not Allowed MM#6 and i cant connect to any network
someone please help and tell me what i can possibly do to solve this issue
I did a little research and it could be a few things... Either you've gave the carrier the wrong IME number or the phone was reported lost or stolen by the original customer... I would call the carrier the phone is for and ask them. Also if the original owner hasn't paid his phone bill the carrier can lock the ime from being used... I've heard a lot of people buying phones on Craigslist like that...
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I did a little research and it could be a few things... Either you've gave the carrier the wrong IME number or the phone was reported lost or stolen by the original customer... I would call the carrier the phone is for and ask them. Also if the original owner hasn't paid his phone bill the carrier can lock the ime from being used... I've heard a lot of people buying phones on Craigslist like that...
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thank you sooo much for your reply but i called AT&T and T-Mobile and they sent me to the stolen phone dept and they say the phone is not blacklisted or blocked in any manor so now i gotta find out what to do because this doesn't make sense
I have reset the phone to factory state = no fix
tried a different tmobile sim = no fix
tried calling att to see if blocked = not blacklisted so no fix
called T-Mobile to see if blocked = not blacklisted so no fix
tried to install custom rom = no fix
tried to restore phone thru kies = no fix
tried my sim in my GF's phone = my sim works perfect
im out of ideas and idk what to do!
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thank you sooo much for your reply but i called AT&T and T-Mobile and they sent me to the stolen phone dept and they say the phone is not blacklisted or blocked in any manor so now i gotta find out what to do because this doesn't make sense
I have reset the phone to factory state = no fix
tried a different tmobile sim = no fix
tried calling att to see if blocked = not blacklisted so no fix
called T-Mobile to see if blocked = not blacklisted so no fix
tried to install custom rom = no fix
tried to restore phone thru kies = no fix
tried my sim in my GF's phone = my sim works perfect
im out of ideas and idk what to do!
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so it's an AT&T note and you're using it on Tmobile right? have you tried an AT&T sim? If you don't have one available to you, I think you can go into an AT&T store and ask them if they can do a quick check for you. Be sweet, apologetic for using their time, maybe send your gf in to flirt with them a little they'll more than likely give you a hand.
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so it's an AT&T note and you're using it on Tmobile right? have you tried an AT&T sim? If you don't have one available to you, I think you can go into an AT&T store and ask them if they can do a quick check for you. Be sweet, apologetic for using their time, maybe send your gf in to flirt with them a little they'll more than likely give you a hand.
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Yea i know its a dumb question but is the phone unlocked?
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Yea i know its a dumb question but is the phone unlocked?
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I wouldn't say it's a dumb questoin, I've forgotten simple things like that myself so it's easy to overlook. Good call.
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so it's an AT&T note and you're using it on Tmobile right? have you tried an AT&T sim? If you don't have one available to you, I think you can go into an AT&T store and ask them if they can do a quick check for you. Be sweet, apologetic for using their time, maybe send your gf in to flirt with them a little they'll more than likely give you a hand.
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me and my GF are gonna try that after she gets out of school, but im just so lost right now and cant understand why this is happening, i paid $275 for this phone and it worked for over a month now
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Yea i know its a dumb question but is the phone unlocked?
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not a stupid question, i did not say if it was unlocked or not
but yes it is, i received the unlock code directly from ATT so im not sure on how to fix this, if the ATT sim works then i will just sell it as an att phone
What modem is showing in the phone ? (needs blaze modem for TMO, if it's an ATT device)
And are your APN settings correct ? (needs the TMO apn's)
Two nails in the coffin for service if not correct.....
just brainstorming....g
And sometimes the network around you has a brain-fart. Sometimes those problems go away within a day.
Everything seems fine I restored it to stock thru kies, but I went to att and tried a live sim and it worked like I should its for some reason only T-Mobile Sims that don't work ugh!
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Everything seems fine I restored it to stock thru kies, but I went to att and tried a live sim and it worked like I should its for some reason only T-Mobile Sims that don't work ugh!
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Try to unlock it again. I'm using my At&t branded unlocked Note on T-Mobile with no issues.
Sent from my HuGe Note while tucking your mom in bed!
When I have a T-Mobile sim in it doesn't give an option to unlock again
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When I have a T-Mobile sim in it doesn't give an option to unlock again
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Maybe try this....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2124544
Or This:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2109977
mahgninnuc93 said:
Maybe try this....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2124544
Or This:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2109977
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thank you for your reply but i have tried these steps and nothing worked, i just cant understand why tmobile would block the phone if AT&T (which is what service the phone is purchased from) and other GSM carriers have not blocked it at all, just very fustrating!
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Maybe try this....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2124544
Or This:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2109977
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isn't that second link one of the OPs threads?
Unlock is permanent. Getting t- mobile to work on the at&t version is hit-or-miss.
Its just weird that I had this phone working for over a month now and no problems what so ever till now, and its only T-Mobile Sims that are locked out
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Have you tried a newer t mobile sim card. Some phones don't play well with the old tmobile sim cards.
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charlieb620 said:
Have you tried a newer t mobile sim card. Some phones don't play well with the old tmobile sim cards.
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i have an updated sim card (that i know of) but your right i can try and make sure i have the latest sim, thanks for the advice
The question is I bought a sg3 phone for $400 on a market here in my country. But when I activated it with the same carrier the phone is from. It appears that the phone have been reported stolen and also the phone is unlocked for any gsm carrier. My question is since I will not be able to use it on at&t which is it original carrier will I be able to use it on t mobile network since its diferrent and they use a different network?
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The question is I bought a sg3 phone for $400 on a market here in my country. But when I activated it with the same carrier the phone is from. It appears that the phone have been reported stolen and also the phone is unlocked for any gsm carrier. My question is since I will not be able to use it on at&t which is it original carrier will I be able to use it on t mobile network since its diferrent and they use a different network?
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if it is stolen, give it back...
It looks like it is. But the person sold it to me for $400 and he said it was new and he was the only owner. I just want to know if it will work unlocked on other network provider like t mobile.
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if it is stolen, give it back...
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Although I agree that's totally the right thing to do SOME people need a phone and Some can't just eat $400!!!! He didn't know when he bought it. He should be getting the person he got it from in trouble!!!!!!! Return it if you are not dirt poor or you don't NEED a phone. Do all u can to right this wrong Cuz your involved now.just my tiny opinion
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I don't have the $$ to get another and the person who sold it to me doesnt answer the phone. I just want to know if is there any posibility of using it with another network?
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Any help? Please?
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Well , since you cant afford a new phone then just root it and unlock it .. But the right thing to do is returning it back and report the guys number to the police , good luck.
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Well , since you cant afford a new phone then just root it and unlock it .. But the right thing to do is returning it back and report the guys number to the police , good luck.
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It is allready unlocked. Will I still need to root it? (Also looks like the guy is being tracked down by police since I'm not the first person he fooled.) I'm very angry of this situation since I didnt spent $100 or $200 bucks, I spent $400 that is much money to throw it like in the thrash.
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I can feel the pain , bought a stolen phone before xD Your device ID or IMEI is reported as stolen , so you cant register on that carrier ... Maybe try another carrier ? Atleast thats what worked for me
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I can feel the pain , bought a stolen phone before xD Your device ID or IMEI is reported as stolen , so you cant register on that carrier ... Maybe try another carrier ? Atleast thats what worked for me
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What I know is that the phone is original from At&t and its reported there. So I will be able to use it with T-Mobile instead right? since the phone is unlocked.
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What I know is that the phone is original from At&t and its reported there. So I will be able to use it with T-Mobile instead right? since the phone is unlocked.
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Have a look at this from T-Mobile, AT&T were already doing it, IMIE blocking blocks the phone across all network in that country, you could probably use it abroad normally as its not on a US network but using in the US unlikely
http://www.beijingiphonerepair.com/news/t-mobile-usa-has-started-imei-blocking-stolen-iphones-and-other-devices/
IMIE blocking of stolen phones has been in the UK for a few years now
I'm in the US
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ag4751 said:
Have a look at this from T-Mobile, AT&T were already doing it, IMIE blocking blocks the phone across all network in that country, you could probably use it abroad normally as its not on a US network but using in the US unlikely
http://www.beijingiphonerepair.com/...ei-blocking-stolen-iphones-and-other-devices/
IMIE blocking of stolen phones has been in the UK for a few years now
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Is this true and its being made in the US?
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And if I change the phone IMEI. The problem will be solved right?
Yes but you get the far bigger problem of illegal imei changing which can get you intr real deep trouble.
Also, imei cannot be changed easily, only transplanted.
Note that most "stolen" devices are not stolen per se (they often come in original boxes) but are insurance claims.
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Idk what should I do.
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Well , just use the phone for apps and buy another cheap nokia phone. By the way talk to paypal or the place where you bought the phone from , explain what happened to u and hopefully theyll give you a refund.
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Should I consider selling it internationally?
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You could do that, but be sure to advertise that the phone wont work in the states, it would be unfair to con a potential buyer.
It would be unfair to sell a stolen phone :/
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So I bought a gs5 off Craigslist the other day amd when I called tmobile to check the imei thy said it was good ready for activation but upon checking it on theyre website and swappa it says it was a financed device..im not worried itll be blacklisted is theyre anything I can do? Ive heard there are ways to change imei or clean them any advice helps thanks!
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Ive heard there are ways ...
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That is a barred topic on XDA due to abuse. If a mod sees your post...
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Can't buy phones off craiglist to be honest
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