[ SM-G965U | SM-G965U1 ] IMEI Repair / Change / Corrupt / etc.
I was reading a few places people referencing that we can "repair" them with a couple flash files. However, not able to find them or a method. Any direction is appreciated.
Also, came across a video and service of someone that does this remotely and maintains a valid IMEI Cert and includes the carrier Unlock as well. Not inexpensive by any means.
http://imeirepair.ca/store/galaxy-s9-s9-plus-bad-blacklist-imei-repair/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvQGnOPTHoY
I've also been looking at some of the paid "BOXES" and cant find one that does IMEI repair currently on the S9 S9+ unless my search criteria is off.
Direction or input is appreciated.
hi, did u restore imei?
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skygear said:
[ SM-G965U | SM-G965U1 ] IMEI Repair / Change / Corrupt / etc.
I was reading a few places people referencing that we can "repair" them with a couple flash files. However, not able to find them or a method. Any direction is appreciated.
Also, came across a video and service of someone that does this remotely and maintains a valid IMEI Cert and includes the carrier Unlock as well. Not inexpensive by any means.
http://imeirepair.ca/store/galaxy-s9-s9-plus-bad-blacklist-imei-repair/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvQGnOPTHoY
I've also been looking at some of the paid "BOXES" and cant find one that does IMEI repair currently on the S9 S9+ unless my search criteria is off.
Direction or input is appreciated.
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hi, did u restore imei?
before u go to any stores, do an ODIN installation of your firmware to eliminate any software possibilities. Its very rare that a phone just lose its IMEI for whatever reason. Ive tinkered with phones from Motorolas to LGs and Samsungs and so far u dont open the phone and desolder something, its hard to lose the IMEI
Yes. Used a paid service.
Basically someone has access to the Qualcomm servers through a repair center. They request a new IMEI Cert and flash it with an Engineering BL or similar. First they Blank the IMEI to 000000000000000000 then flash the new or custom IMEI CERT.
Repair Samsung
I repair any Samsung and Motorola remotely, my whatsapp 5595981029433
I had similar a problem with restoring it and I could not fix it myself even though I spent lots of time searching for the solution.
Taking my phone to third party serviceman solved the problem.
olecramthury said:
I repair any Samsung and Motorola remotely, my whatsapp 5595981029433
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Please tell me how to contact you. I've downloaded whatsapp and can't figure it out.
Clearj7 said:
Please tell me how to contact you. I've downloaded whatsapp and can't figure it out.
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add that number as a contact, go to whats app, tap the little chat bubble icon on the bottom right, select the contact you created, chat away.
olecramthury said:
I repair any Samsung and Motorola remotely, my whatsapp 5595981029433
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My s10 has a blacklisted Imei and has a Knox ****er to 0x1 void guaranty, can you fix it remotely? If not can it be done with a z3x box?
Send me whatsapp +5595984135631
I need this done, just bought an s9 locally and the fool didn't finsh making payments and so I can not activate it
No answer when messaging this guy, also known noticed that his what's all number changed within a week or so in the last couple post he made here, what's up with that?
Anyway I found a guy that does it for $73 usd, the lowest price I found on eBay was $105, done in 15 minutes and got PayPal receipt
revized said:
I need this done, just bought an s9 locally and the fool didn't finsh making payments and so I can not activate it
No answer when messaging this guy, also known noticed that his what's all number changed within a week or so in the last couple post he made here, what's up with that?
Anyway I found a guy that does it for $73 usd, the lowest price I found on eBay was $105, done in 15 minutes and got PayPal receipt
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Hi,
I have a OnePlus 7pro, with the same issue of Blocked IMEI on T-Mobile, what can I do,
Please help
Imeigurus did it for me on multiple devices.
They are expensive though!
gentlemen, this conversation is bordering dangerously close to stuff that could easily result in disciplinary action. This isnt a "shots fired", its just a heads up
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Hello guys,
new to this forum and feel awkward asking for help straightaway. Recently my friend bought a SGS3 from someone, the phone was security locked (using pin security) so searched the net and found that hard resetting the phone would do the job and unlock the phone. Now the problem comes with simlock but i cant figure out how to disable it, its not like i didn't try but this problem is unusual.
I read the guides on this forum for removing simlocks and tried the *#7465625# which returns with "Not registered on network" i tried insertig a sim and it wouldn't accept the sim but it wouldn't ask for any sim code either. I found this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2023709 and after i reach the [6] Network Lock option it says menu doesnt exist. Also read this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683348 but to no avail. I used esexplorer the first time to go through the files after rooting and dont know if it wasnt rooted correctly or what but it showed efs folder empty. So i reset the phone again and this time used another app and now i can see the files in efs folder.
model: gt-i9300
android version: 4.1.2
baseband: I9300XXELLA
kernel version:3.0.31-742798, [email protected] #1, SMP PREEMPT Sat Dec 22 17:04:04 KST 2012
Build number: JZO54K
please help me.
Was the phone bought subsidized by a carrier? If so, they would need to release it, or unlock it.
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bodh said:
Was the phone bought subsidized by a carrier? If so, they would need to release it, or unlock it.
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The phone was bought used. I am not sure if it was subsidized or not as i cannot see any marking on the body of the phone nor their is any operator logo at the startup but i think that would be because i performed the hard reset.
Im not that familiar with simlocks, but perhaps a bump would help to find others that might be. I would think that it would have some kind of carrier info at boot, but then again i guess im only used to US devices... In about phone, the imei is listed, which matches the sticker inside the battery cover? And it is not a generic imei?
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Im not that familiar with simlocks, but perhaps a bump would help to find others that might be. I would think that it would have some kind of carrier info at boot, but then again i guess im only used to US devices... In about phone, the imei is listed, which matches the sticker inside the battery cover? And it is not a generic imei?
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the IMEi obtained from *#06# is same as the sticker behind the battery apart from one last (or two) digits which i think are the IMEI SV. I am assuming its not a generic IMEI. Also the sticker is unbranded, i dont know if service provider mark the stickers or not.
Stepping back and looking at the first couple posts of each thread, as well as yours, "tried the *#7465625# which returns with 'Not registered on network'" looks like the phone is NOT simlocked... What do you mean by "the phone wouldn't accept a sim"? It would not read it? Have you tried to send sms or a call? Or is it just data that does not work?
Hi dude I had the same problem and I downloaded the play store app Galaxysim unlock. It's from chain fire I think, and it's free. But in order to unlock all the features and what not, then one has to pay. Hope this helps.
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Stepping back and looking at the first couple posts of each thread, as well as yours, "tried the *#7465625# which returns with 'Not registered on network'" looks like the phone is NOT simlocked... What do you mean by "the phone wouldn't accept a sim"? It would not read it? Have you tried to send sms or a call? Or is it just data that does not work?
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The "phone not registered on network" also gave me the impression that it was not simlocked nor does it have any operator branding. But when i inserted the sim it would not connect to the operator and dialing *#7465625# would return the same message, i have tried both 3 and orange sims. This is what is confusing me. I also saw a thread on XDA checking your phones IMEI against blocked or stolen IMEIs and no red flags their either so i am assuming its not stolen phone which my friend bought.
If not simlock what could it be.
Have you checked apn settings, to see if they show up when you insert the sim? Honestly, I dont know how much help I could really offer, since this is uncharted territory for me, but again, maybe a bump and somebody will see this.. Have you tried to PM Odia? He was in the first thread you linked, offering help for people with sim lock problems, even though this doesn't seem to be that. He seems to know alot more than me, that's for sure!
Bought phone that was pin locked .
Surely the seller would have the Pin or unlock it before sale .
Sim / network locked problems .
This has all the appearance of a stolen phone ..
Hard reset will not remove operator logo it is more like the a previous user has flashed a stock rom on it .
jje
So you bought a phone used that had a passcode protecting it that you removed by wiping the phone and can't get it to register on the network. Why would anyone buy a phone that is pass code protected and the seller didn't know the pass code? It would seem you have a stolen or lost phone that has been imei barred by the networks to prevent criminals profiting on crime. Take it to your local police station, they can tell you if it is stolen property
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Guess i was overlooking the main evidence: buying a phone that is still code locked. But it brings up another point: Can a phone actually be 'turned off' or barred from the networks?
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Guess i was overlooking the main evidence: buying a phone that is still code locked. But it brings up another point: Can a phone actually be 'turned off' or barred from the networks?
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In the UK it can yes, once the imei is blacklisted it can never connect to any UK network. Unfortunately though it can still be used outside the UK but I think there is some progress being made on countries sharing blacklist databases
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I started to look this up for US circumstances. It seems that our carriers cannot lock it down, nor can they track it. I actually read that they expect the consumer to be in charge of evidence gathering, such as setting up a tracking app, acquiring carrier records for usage after the device is missing, and taking this info to your local police, who probably know much less and can do much less. Guess they figure its finders keepers, idk.
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Guess they figure its finders keepers, idk.
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http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theft_by_finding
I don't think so
Mods, I think it may be prudent to close this thread
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JJEgan said:
Bought phone that was pin locked .
Surely the seller would have the Pin or unlock it before sale .
Sim / network locked problems .
This has all the appearance of a stolen phone ..
Hard reset will not remove operator logo it is more like the a previous user has flashed a stock rom on it .
jje
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jmpmjmpm said:
So you bought a phone used that had a passcode protecting it that you removed by wiping the phone and can't get it to register on the network. Why would anyone buy a phone that is pass code protected and the seller didn't know the pass code? It would seem you have a stolen or lost phone that has been imei barred by the networks to prevent criminals profiting on crime. Take it to your local police station, they can tell you if it is stolen property
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Like i mentioned in my first post, its not my phone, though i am not expert in android but this doesnt mean i would be stupid enough to buy a phone that is locked and shows signs of a stolen phone.
Secondly, i had the same suspicion that this phone was either lost or stolen, the guy who bought it told me that the seller told him this phone was a taken from original owner instead of money owed so the original owner must have got this one blocked.
I checked on multiple websites and none of them flagged the IMEI as reported stolen or blocked. Are these websites unreliable or update after a long time.
Due to the new revelations of how this phone was acquired, i will no longer offer any assistance. In my mind, this phone qualifies as stolen.
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Due to the new revelations of "how this phone was acquired", i will no longer offer any assistance. In my mind, this phone qualifies as stolen.
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To me it seems like you are implying that i was the one who stole it. Read my previous post and if you can answer that question i would appreciate that. Thanks.
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Secondly, i had the same suspicion that this phone was either lost or stolen, the guy who bought it told me that the seller told him this phone was a taken from original owner instead of money owed so the original owner must have got this one blocked.
I checked on multiple websites and none of them flagged the IMEI as reported stolen or blocked. Are these websites unreliable or update after a long time.
The only sure way is to contact the network that blocked the phone .
Simlocked the network that the phone is locked to will unlock .Test is by putting the original network sim in the phone .
I would pass this information on to the owner and then stay clear of this phone .
jje
jje
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Dear XDA fellows,
i requested a provider unlock code for my simlocked samsung s2
Unfortunately the code does not work at all.
Now i wonder why,
i have rooted the phone with the old ICS and used the galaxy s unlock app on it to use other providers cards.
A few months later (now) i updated Android to 4.12 and tried to use the provider unlock code on it but it did not work.
Rooted the phone again and tried various unlock apps, but none of them work.
Now i wonder why the phone has become so defiant to my attempts to unlock it, after all i treated it good for all the time that i used it.
Maybe someone has any suggestions on how to unlock the phone after all?
IMEI blocked
Hello Everyone,
I don't know if this is the right place to post my issue. Briefly.... After having a Samsung Galaxy s II, GT-I9100, with a contract in Italy (VODAFONE), having paid the phone in full, suddenly after two years, I decide to close contract,
The Vodafone bastards tell me that I must pay 380.00 € (threehundredeigthy) because of some invoices. This obviously according to them. I always paid everything. I refuse to pay this sum and open a controversy with them demonstrating with facts and papers at hand that it is not right I pay this amount. Anyway, after a week, they block my IMEI.
I think this is absurd. I PAID THE PHONE IN FULL!!! They want 380.00 € of telephone calls related to the SIM card. I don't want to pay this money. The phone is no brand.
I went to a lawyer, and he told me it's not worth the hassle to go to court for such sum.
What I want to know is:
Why should I have a phone that doesn't work after I have paid for it?
You need to contact a guy called "gaston" on here.
He works for vodafone italy in the customer service dept.
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If they IMEI block the phone, you're boned. Nothing anyone here can do to help. If they block it, the phone is blocked at the carriers end & in many countries on all networks in that country.
And further talk about changing the IMEI will likely see the thread closed, given this is illegal in most countries & talk of same is against XDA rules. Go see a local mobile repair shop, some might be able to 'help'.
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Why should I have a phone that doesn't work after I have paid for it?
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Why should we care ?
MistahBungle said:
If they IMEI block the phone, you're boned. Nothing anyone here can do to help. If they block it, the phone is blocked at the carriers end & in many countries on all networks in that country.
And further talk about changing the IMEI will likely see the thread closed, given this is illegal in most countries & talk of same is against XDA rules. Go see a local mobile repair shop, some might be able to 'help'.
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Why should we care ?
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I've asked for help..If you come up with "What should we care", then I guess you shouldn't care of anything and not be on the site. I think this site other than an educational point of view, can also offer expertise and technical assistence as it is a really important internet forum. I really don't understand your rude answer..honestly it has no sense or help to me.
Why should he care.....hes not getting paid.You are involved in a civil dispute with vodafone or whoever,so this isnt the carriers complaints dept.
Then you start talking about an illegal method to help you out which is against xda rules.
So dont pay then,sell the phone and use the money towards buying another phone.Make sure it isnt a vodafone one......lol
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bahmonkeys said:
Go on Ebay and look for faulty phones. Basically ones with broken screens. Stay away from water damaged ones and ones with the same problem you are having. Once you get it, you could swap out the motherboards and sell yours on Ebay. Sell yours outside of the country as it might work. This would be the easy way. It might cost you about 50 bucks but you could sell your motherboard and make it back.
Remember Google is your friend for changing IMEI. I would choose the option above.
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I just have 1 technical question: if i get a ****ty alcatel phone i have home and get my imei blocked samsung galaxy s2. CAN I TAKE THE ALCATELS IMEI E SHOVE IT IN THE SAMSUNG GALAXY S2?
I DON'T THINK IT IS ILLEGAL TO TRY TO HAVE A PHONE I PAID FOR WORK.,
I JUST WANT TO KNOW IF IT IS POSSIBLE.
And which part of changing an IMEI is both illegal, and more importantly, discussion of same is against XDA rules aren't you clever enough to understand ? I've reported this thread, hopefully your posts are removed (because the OP had legitimate queries about unlocking it until you hijacked it).
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And which part of changing an IMEI is both illegal, and more importantly, discussion of same is against XDA rules aren't you clever enough to understand ? I've reported this thread, hopefully your posts are removed (because the OP had legitimate queries about unlocking it until you hijacked it).
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I'm really sorry if I caused any sort of trouble to any member of the forum. Honestly it was the last of my intents. I will obviously put a stop to my curiosity, thoughts & problems regarding the IMEI related issue to avoid any sort of problems. Sorry once again.
Regardless of the circumstances changing the IMEI, discussing how to change the IMEI, and I believe in the UK even possessing tools capable of doing so, is all illegal and can get the site in trouble. This is an issue you would need to take up with your local representative or vodaphone and should not be discussed in anyway here.
This is non-negotiable.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Dear xda-community,
some months ago I dared myself to root my Samsung SHW-M250S (Korean Version of Galaxy S2) and lost my IMEI on that phone. I couldn't find it and forgot to make a backup of my efs partition because of stupidity and not really reading the manuals properly (I used to have a HTC Desire S which didn't have the efs partition so it's a bad habit thing). Today I found out that I luckily registered my phone with the original IMEI in my google Settings and the developer IMEI on my current Galaxy S2.
My question is: Is there any possibility to insert my old IMEI into my rooted Galaxy S2?
IMEI is device specific.....by law.
Sorry mate, but nobody here is going to help you break the law......
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Take it to a local mobile repair shop, some have the same equipment as Samsung service centres that can write the IMEI back to the device. Normally isn't very expensive (much cheaper than replacing a motherboard for example).
You could buy this equipment yourself, but it would cost twice as much (or more) as paying someone who knows what they're doing to fix it properly, you'd probably never use it again, and if you mess it up, your phone is probably a bin job.
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IMEI is device specific.....by law.
Sorry mate, but nobody here is going to help you break the law......
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Well... Since I didn't backup my EFS and got the develeoper one, does it mean I am owning an illegal phone?
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Take it to a local mobile repair shop, some have the same equipment as Samsung service centres that can write the IMEI back to the device. Normally isn't very expensive (much cheaper than replacing a motherboard for example).
You could buy this equipment yourself, but it would cost twice as much (or more) as paying someone who knows what they're doing to fix it properly, you'd probably never use it again, and if you mess it up, your phone is probably a bin job.
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Gonna try that in the next weeks, see if it works
No, the device having the generic IMEI is not illegal, it's just in many countries these phones are essentially useless & have no connectivity (they will work in some countries with providers who use outdated telco equipment, though).
Most good phone repairs shops should be able to fix this for you, if not, service centre definitely will.
Edit to add - However, writing a different IMEI into a device is very much illegal in most countries (the EU in particular) and will result in both your device & the device the IMEI came from being blacklisted (rendered permanently useless). The only way you can legitimately get a different IMEI & use the phone OK is if you swap the motherboard with a 2nd hand board from a 'donor' device. When Samsung service centres replace motherboards to fix a whole host of things, in most countries they write the existing IMEI to the new board.
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No, the device having the generic IMEI is not illegal, it's just in many countries these phones are essentially useless & have no connectivity (they will work in some countries with providers who use outdated telco equipment, though).
Most good phone repairs shops should be able to fix this for you, if not, service centre definitely will.
Edit to add - However, writing a different IMEI into a device is very much illegal in most countries (the EU in particular) and will result in both your device & the device the IMEI came from being blacklisted (rendered permanently useless). The only way you can legitimately get a different IMEI & use the phone OK is if you swap the motherboard with a 2nd hand board from a 'donor' device. When Samsung service centres replace motherboards to fix a whole host of things, in most countries they write the existing IMEI to the new board.
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But what if I can prove that the IMEI I wanted to recover is stored e.g. in my google account? Is it still illegal then?
You didn't comprehend what I said to you.
The original IMEI can definitely be written back to the phone by a Samsung service centre & likely many mobile repair shops; this is OK.
You cannot write a different IMEI to a device, this is illegal.
The end.
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You didn't comprehend what I said to you.
The original IMEI can definitely be written back to the phone by a Samsung service centre & likely many mobile repair shops; this is OK.
You cannot write a different IMEI to a device, this is illegal.
The end.
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Ok, that's what I wanted to know. Gonna search for a repair center in around me then... Thanks!
this is straight from a pageplus chat
nothing special just standard procedure for activating an "unknown device" that...well read below.
4G LTE devices (with MEIDs starting with 256 or 99000) are not compatible with our system.
They are able to be activated by dropping the last digit of the IMEI (99000)
they are not able to be programmed with OTA (*22890 or *228) and unable to be manually programmed.
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i might have chopped it i cant remember but i always keep the good parts
so are you saying a verizon network is breaking the law because it is their policy that dictates pageplus and straight talk in this procedure heck even verizon prepaid
dropping the last digit like they are telling me to do is what?
i dont think its illegal like you say.
no way they would tell 1000's of people to do it
i just tried to ota *22890 my note 3 after they gave me those directions along with my mdn/min/sid and "normally" i get voice/text/mms and data at this point
i just tried without successsfully changing mine and it wont OTA
the step in the directions above is REQUIRED i believe
Changing imei talk is not done on xda. :thumbdown: We all know what can be done with this but we can't talk about it here. Illegal or not info is out there, software is out there. but like I said on xda we don't talk about changing imei or modding it.
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Changing imei talk is not done on xda. :thumbdown: We all know what can be done with this but we can't talk about it here. Illegal or not info is out there, software is out there. but like I said on xda we don't talk about changing imei or modding it.
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BTW at op. Don't go to a service Centre mate. If I go to a local shop they would only charge me £20 in the UK. Have a look as its much cheaper than ss.
I purchased a moto z force on ePay. The iMEI number is ok (not stolen) with Verizon but the seller wiped it and now will not answer any if my emails . The Google security feature requires the past email and PW are needed to continue passed the beginning setup. Zero cooperation from seller... and PP and eBay won't help because it was as described ( or not disclosed). Is there any way to get passed this issue or did I get a brick or case parts. Can it be reflashed or some other reset be done? Thank you in advance for any help with this.
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I purchased a moto z force on ePay. The iMEI number is ok (not stolen) with Verizon but the seller wiped it and now will not answer any if my emails . The Google security feature requires the past email and PW are needed to continue passed the beginning setup. Zero cooperation from seller... and PP and eBay won't help because it was as described ( or not disclosed). Is there any way to get passed this issue or did I get a brick or case parts. Can it be reflashed or some other reset be done? Thank you in advance for any help with this.
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see http://www.rootjunky.com/motoreaper-frp-removal-tool/
Bypassing this by just anybody would defeat the purpose of this valuable safety feature and I would hope it is not possible. If Google did not provide a bypass to the legitimate sources (carriers) then shame on Google for not doing this. I would check and see if Verizon might be able to help you since it is not blocked and the owner who sold the phone to you would not be reporting the phone as stolen. Perhaps bring your receipt with IMEI number on it and they should be able to verify that you are legit and unlock your phone. Ebay should be tighter on this kind of thing!!!
removal tool.
It will not allow a download unless you are enrolled in a course of some kind. Anyone have that tool or other fix?
PM
FRP Question...
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It will not allow a download unless you are enrolled in a course of some kind. Anyone have that tool or other fix?
PM
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I was able to download some and they did not work. Paid a service to do it and they could not do it either. Appears to have taken a new security update
so far it is unbreakable it seems.
Any ideas?
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I purchased a moto z force on ePay. The iMEI number is ok (not stolen) with Verizon but the seller wiped it and now will not answer any if my emails . The Google security feature requires the past email and PW are needed to continue passed the beginning setup. Zero cooperation from seller... and PP and eBay won't help because it was as described ( or not disclosed). Is there any way to get passed this issue or did I get a brick or case parts. Can it be reflashed or some other reset be done? Thank you in advance for any help with this.
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If it was described as a working phone and the seller is ignoring you. Then file a complaint with ebay about the auction. Since you clearly can't use the phone. Take pictures of the device lock and when you file the complaint you will need to add them.
Yes I can ...and have time to do that but I was hoping to get this working because the price was very good. If not I will do that as a last resort.
i have a galaxy s9+ , snapdragon, SM-G965W.
i purchased it on kijiji for $900 about 6 months ago and have not had any issues with it, until the other day i woke up and it was telling me phone not available, sim not registered.
after doing some research i found that my IMEI is blacklisted.
i cannot seem to find who the original service provider is to find the reason why it is blacklisted. ( any advice how i may do that?)
i realize it is not possible to root my version of the s9+
i have done some research and phoned around and i have found someone through a repair shop that claims he can repair my IMEI, he wants $200 dollers and claims it will have a lifetime warranty
i have read that people repair their imei and it may get blacklisted again, so maybe his warranty is he will just repair it again?
i am pretty tech savvy and confident i can do it myself if its possible, or is it just a scam
kvothe777 said:
i have a galaxy s9+ , snapdragon, SM-G965W.
i purchased it on kijiji for $900 about 6 months ago and have not had any issues with it, until the other day i woke up and it was telling me phone not available, sim not registered.
after doing some research i found that my IMEI is blacklisted.
i cannot seem to find who the original service provider is to find the reason why it is blacklisted. ( any advice how i may do that?)
i realize it is not possible to root my version of the s9+
i have done some research and phoned around and i have found someone through a repair shop that claims he can repair my IMEI, he wants $200 dollers and claims it will have a lifetime warranty
i have read that people repair their imei and it may get blacklisted again, so maybe his warranty is he will just repair it again?
i am pretty tech savvy and confident i can do it myself if its possible, or is it just a scam
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Relax.
I dunno how ur phone just woke up and lost its IMEI but its a simple fix.
Just figure out a way to install 965U or U1 firmware on your W model. I see people on here have got it done. I personally have a U so i am not hindered by the W problems which are candian models. Once u use ODIN and restore the firmware, the IMEI should fix itself (i am assuming u didnt mess around with ur EFS and root partitions or do any hardcore tinkering)
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kenennaoyeka said:
Relax.
I dunno how ur phone just woke up and lost its IMEI but its a simple fix.
Just figure out a way to install 965U or U1 firmware on your W model. I see people on here have got it done. I personally have a U so i am not hindered by the W problems which are candian models. Once u use ODIN and restore the firmware, the IMEI should fix itself (i am assuming u didnt mess around with ur EFS and root partitions or do any hardcore tinkering)
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Or just try W firmware with Patched ODIN from here https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?q=SM-G965W&rpp=15&order=date&dir=desc&exact=1
Your mileage may vary. We can help though
kenennaoyeka said:
Relax.
I dunno how ur phone just woke up and lost its IMEI but its a simple fix.
Just figure out a way to install 965U or U1 firmware on your W model. I see people on here have got it done. I personally have a U so i am not hindered by the W problems which are candian models. Once u use ODIN and restore the firmware, the IMEI should fix itself (i am assuming u didnt mess around with ur EFS and root partitions or do any hardcore tinkering)
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Or just try W firmware with Patched ODIN from here
Your mileage may vary. We can help though
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Thanks for the info guys will do some research after work.
So you believe this will fix/change a blacklisted IMEI?
Basically what I've gathered is I use Odin to reinstall a U or U1 or possibly W firmware and it should cure my IMEI? Or do I need to restore a firmware and then use Odin after?
What did you mean by a patched Odin?
Thanks again sorry for sending noob questions.
kvothe777 said:
Thanks for the info guys will do some research after work.
So you believe this will fix/change a blacklisted IMEI?
Basically what I've gathered is I use Odin to reinstall a U or U1 or possibly W firmware and it should cure my IMEI? Or do I need to restore a firmware and then use Odin after?
What did you mean by a patched Odin?
Thanks again sorry for sending noob questions.
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The concept of a blacklisted IMEI is different. U said recover in the title which inferred ur IMEI was 'Unknown'. If you have an IMEI number that is blacklisted and thus u cannot get a signal, odds are the phone isnt paid for. Now u need some people online like reseller.swiftunlocks.com to either change ur IMEI or pay d device off, the former being super sketchy but hey!
kenennaoyeka said:
The concept of a blacklisted IMEI is different. U said recover in the title which inferred ur IMEI was 'Unknown'. If you have an IMEI number that is blacklisted and thus u cannot get a signal, odds are the phone isnt paid for. Now u need some people online like reseller.swiftunlocks.com to either change ur IMEI or pay d device off, the former being super sketchy but hey!
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Ah darn okay. Well this guy at the phone repair shop said he'd do it for $200 so I'll probably give that a try
kvothe777 said:
Ah darn okay. Well this guy at the phone repair shop said he'd do it for $200 so I'll probably give that a try
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Hope u understood my last message. For $200 I rather just buy another phone
kenennaoyeka said:
Hope u understood my last message. For $200 I rather just buy another phone
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Yeah I did an I appreciate the info and response.
The website you sent I can't find my phone model on there ir any price. I have found another site that will do it for $150. But I mean who knows If that will work. If I get this guy to do it at least I don't have to pay him until i can see it's fixed.
And its 200 Canadian dollars, the phone is going for 6-700 on kijiji now, and I've learned not to buy phones on kijiji lol