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Can anyone help me to enable esim feature on my Australia purchased Pixel 3. I received confirmation from Google support that ESIM is disabled on Australian stock. Tried USA and INDIA pixel 3 with ESIM,they work fine.
jinn7602 said:
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Can anyone help me to enable esim feature on my Australia purchased Pixel 3. I received confirmation from Google support that ESIM is disabled on Australian stock. Tried USA and INDIA pixel 3 with ESIM,they work fine.
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I'm not sure what the IMEIs of devices in Australia but if begin with a 99 then you can use the eSim. If they start with a 35 you cannot.
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They start with a 35, at least from Telstra and JB-HiFi.
The question is - is this disabled in software, or is the necessary hardware missing. The Pixel 3a e-sim works on Australian pixels.
Axe_L_Thief said:
They start with a 35, at least from Telstra and JB-HiFi.
The question is - is this disabled in software, or is the necessary hardware missing. The Pixel 3a e-sim works on Australian pixels.
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95% it should be a software restriction and not hardware as DSDS can be enabled with Android Q while single usage of e-sim on Pie. ( i am using on Pie as single e-sim)
India gets google device directly which has an IMEI starting with 99 similar to most of other parts of the world unless carrier locked like yours.
Did you try scanning the Qr code received from carrier to see if e-sim can be activated.
Axe_L_Thief said:
They start with a 35, at least from Telstra and JB-HiFi.
The question is - is this disabled in software, or is the necessary hardware missing. The Pixel 3a e-sim works on Australian pixels.
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My pixel 3 IMEI starts from 35 purchased from Jbhifi Australia.Error every time. Received a reply from Google support
Hi,
Thank you for contacting Google support.
Appreciate your efforts for helping me with the requested details. I've checked with my specialist to help you. Please be informed that e sim option isn't available in Australia. If the feature is supported in your country you'll be able to set up.
Please feel free to reply to this email if you have any further questions.
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The Google Support Team
My model (64GB) starts with a 35 too and was purchased from JB Hi-Fi. Also doesn't work.
Google support have no idea. They initially told me, no carrier supported E-sim in Australia, then after I pointed out that Optus did, plus the roaming providers, they confirmed my Australian model pixel 3 does not support e-sim and it would NOT work in any country that supported e-sim (including with Google Fi).
E-sim is supported in Australia and it works on the Pixel 3a, as confirmed over at Whirlpool. The sceptic in me said this was all Telstra flexing their muscle. The Telstra Pixel 2 is the only Pixel 2 to not work with project fi. Pixel 3a is Vodafone exclusive, so they probably don't care.
From Google's own website at https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7086887?hl=en&ref_topic=7084391
If you want to use eSIM
Some Pixel phones can use eSIM, depending on the device and mobile carrier. For details, check with your carrier.
Carriers that work with eSIM on Pixel phones include:
Pixel 3a: Sprint, Telekom.de, or Google Fi
Pixel 3a and 3 can't use eSIM if the phone was purchased in Japan, or if bought with Verizon or Charter service.
Pixel 3: Sprint, Telekom.de, or Google Fi
Pixel 2: Google Fi
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No mention that Australian versions can't use e-sim. So hopefully it is just a temporary issue.
Did you find a way to enable esim on this unlocked Pixel 3 with IMEI starting with 35?
Did you find a way to enable esim on this unlocked Pixel 3 with IMEI starting with 35?
SacredDeviL666 said:
95% it should be a software restriction and not hardware as DSDS can be enabled with Android Q while single usage of e-sim on Pie. ( i am using on Pie as single e-sim)
India gets google device directly which has an IMEI starting with 99 similar to most of other parts of the world unless carrier locked like yours.
Did you try scanning the Qr code received from carrier to see if e-sim can be activated.
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Did you find a way to enable esim on this unlocked Pixel 3 with IMEI starting with 35?
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i found a seller in chennai (india) who sells Snapdragon 845 editon of the galaxy s9 plus my main concerns are as follows
1. will it work without the 5 minute phone call required initially?
2. will it support volte (jio) in india without changing the firmware?
3. are indian bands supported especially for airtel and jio?
4. will warranty be covered in india?
5. will there be any issues that i should be concerned about?
thanks in advance
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i found a seller in chennai (india) who sells Snapdragon 845 editon of the galaxy s9 plus my main concerns are as follows
1. will it work without the 5 minute phone call required initially?
2. will it support volte (jio) in india without changing the firmware?
3. are indian bands supported especially for airtel and jio?
4. will warranty be covered in india?
5. will there be any issues that i should be concerned about?
thanks in advance
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1. Yes
2. No. Jio VoLTE will NOT work.
3. Bands may be supported, but if there is 4G+ (LTE-A) in India, that may not work. And if you use a Jio SIM, only data will work, no voice calls due to lack of VoLTE.
4. No it won't.
5. Aside from the fact that VoLTE / LTE-A will not work on any network. Not really.
Regarding the band compatibility;
The S9+ USA model supports the following LTE bands (source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s9+-8967.php)
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 14(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 30(2300), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 46, 66(1700/2100), 71(600) - USA
India LTE bands (source: https://m.gsmarena.com/network-bands.php3?sCountry=India)
LTE 850 (5), LTE 1800 (3), LTE 2100 (1), LTE 2300 (40), LTE 2500 (41)
So you should be fine regarding LTE compatibility (not sure about VoLTE and LTE-A).
Regarding warranty only the local Samsung customer service will be able to answer this 100% accurate (most likely no warranty).
sharath1997 said:
i found a seller in chennai (india) who sells Snapdragon 845 editon of the galaxy s9 plus my main concerns are as follows
1. will it work without the 5 minute phone call required initially?
2. will it support volte (jio) in india without changing the firmware?
3. are indian bands supported especially for airtel and jio?
4. will warranty be covered in india?
5. will there be any issues that i should be concerned about?
thanks in advance
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As far as i know
1. No. You need to insert a country specific sim to activate/unlock the device.
2. No.
3. Yes. But in the first place you need to unlock the device which is not possible.
4. No.
5. You cannot root the device because bootloader is locked in snapdragon version and No carrier aggregation(LTE-A) support because the ca combinations are country/CSC specific.
Hi,
I have US bought tmobile unlocked s9+ device..JIO VOLTE doesnt work .. is it not fixable at all ?
Or is there a way out ?
Thanks
Bharat
M too facing same issue.
I researched a lot in last 2weeks on same but of no luck, found our that regarding volte the issue arising in many countries,
Small positive info got day before yesterday in s8forums Tgey said it was due to CSC in the firmware . And now a days all firmwares are multi CSC loaded, but since we used the phone in usa CSC from there was loaded, so I order load indian CNC we have to do the below.
if they just activated the phone after hard reset using indian sim they were able to use usa version with jio.. But I tried that too in vain no luck for us.
You may try above but.. you may lose data.. advise smart switch feature to sd card... if willing to do hard reset.
Please update if any luck
You may find ref link https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/help/how-to-install-indian-firmware-csc-inu-t3624953
I have not played with these before ..like installing firmware and all..mine is SM G965U model .. not sure the method mentioned would work ! 965F us international model ? And tweaks to this model only work not US models ?
I checked with Samsung too.. they said its country specific .. i dont know whether to try this method or leave as it is !!
Thanks
Even I got stuck over us CSC, and all samsung pay rewards which were only for us citizens..
Mine is G965U1, VOLTE doesnt work in india.
Since snapdragon not yet unlocked I had no options for VOLTE.. even If I do I may have to let go the Spay...
My advise don't Buy.. during deals we almost get similar rate e commerce sites in india...
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Hey,
I am facing a similar issue. I got a unlocked USA S9 SM-G960U1.
I am using it in India but VOLTE does not work.
I am looking for a workaround. Any help will be appreciated
Thanks in advance
I have a S9+ snapdragon from T-mobile. Recently visited India. Jio volte does not work which was expected. But Airtel had bad reception and the internet would not work even intermittently when the 4g symbol was in display. However, in the same location, side by side, another airtel number on moto g worked flawlessly.
Even though the S9+ specifications shows all the network bands supported by Airtel, i did not expect to face the above problem. I am planning to sell the phone in the USA and buy a oneplus from India.
[SOLVED] use JIO SIM card on S9+ US Version in India
I purchased an S9+ ATT in December 2018, tried to use JIO SIM in India but no luck , then I wanted to get rid of ATT logo, which comes up every time I reboot my device. Did some research then and came across this forum https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s9/how-to/how-to-flash-u1-firmware-to-device-t3765200.
Was able successfully flash my device to US Unlocked version from ATT version 4 months ago , now I can see VoLTE toggle. Again tried to use JIO SIM , didn't work . Since then my device gets regular OTA updates :angel:.
AIRTEL network in my area sucks, Now 09/2019 again I tired to use JIO SIM and it works flawlessly.
HELLO I HAVE GALAXY S9+ U.S. VERSION. my jio sim is not allowing voice calls, and messages in this . Can anyone transform the trouble shoot method please
Like wise it is not working apple ( us version) 6 too
please
GOVINDAN GANDHI said:
HELLO I HAVE GALAXY S9+ U.S. VERSION. my jio sim is not allowing voice calls, and messages in this . Can anyone transform the trouble shoot method please
Like wise it is not working apple ( us version) 6 too
please
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download the firmware for your carrier from www.sammobile.com/firmwares and flash it via Odin. If its the same android version, br sure to use the HOME_CSC file when flashing vs the normal CSC file to avoid an unnecessary factory reset. Flashing the HOME_CSC vs the CSC will allow you to keep all your stuff on your phone, CSC will factory reset it.
jumbobombo said:
Hey,
I am facing a similar issue. I got a unlocked USA S9 SM-G960U1.
I am using it in India but VOLTE does not work.
I am looking for a workaround. Any help will be appreciated
Thanks in advance
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voLTE wont work unless you flash the CSC for your carrier on the device. voLTE is a carrier specific thing and requires the carrier specifc software to be installed which happens when the correct CSC file is on the device and the corresponding sim is entered
mannan9 said:
I purchased an S9+ ATT in December 2018, tried to use JIO SIM in India but no luck , then I wanted to get rid of ATT logo, which comes up every time I reboot my device. Did some research then and came across this forum https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s9/how-to/how-to-flash-u1-firmware-to-device-t3765200.
Was able successfully flash my device to US Unlocked version from ATT version 4 months ago , now I can see VoLTE toggle. Again tried to use JIO SIM , didn't work . Since then my device gets regular OTA updates :angel:.
AIRTEL network in my area sucks, Now 09/2019 again I tired to use JIO SIM and it works flawlessly.
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I have SM-G960U help to to get VoLTE, Thanks
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as far as I know SM-G960U is AT&T version and SM-G960U1 is unlocked version. is VoLTE working on SM-G960U1 ROM
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s9/firmware/SM-G960U1/XAA/ which version should I use for my "SM-G960U" I dont want to upgrade so that I cant come back to old version.
I have tried other forums and I am getting conflicting information.
I am looking for an Android smartphone that is capable of dual SIMs. I know that Apple iPhones can
do this, but I want an Android.
Some places I have read that the software on some smartphones designated for the United States
market have that feature disabled.
Anyway, my ideal smartphone would be:
Dual SIM (one physical and one e-SIM is acceptable)
Will work on AT&T and Verizon Wireless MVNO (like Total Wireless)
Has 5G bands for both AT&T and Verizon.
Will do wifi calling and texting, natively, on AT&T.
I think a Google Pixel 6 would do this. What I can't determine, yet, is if I should just buy the
unlocked Google Pixel 6 or the AT&T version. The unlocked version is $599 and the AT&T version
costs $739. What do I get for the additional $140?
pixel 6 is not dual sim, atleast not one the unlock version...
The $740 model has mmWave support. The base version does not. If you want to use Verizon and AT&T's fastest 5G, you want that antenna. Just beware that 5G is in extremely limited areas currently and mostly only works outdoors too because it doesn't have much building penetration capability. I personally would save the $140 since Verizon and AT&T are in the process of rolling out C-band 5G which IS supported by the modem and has much better range and building penetration.
Vio281 said:
pixel 6 is not dual sim, atleast not one the unlock version...
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It has eSIM and physical SIM which IS dual SIM. OP said that would be fine.
Vio281 said:
pixel 6 is not dual sim, atleast not one the unlock version...
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Yes it is. One physical SIM and one eSIM.
https://store.google.com/product/pixel_6_specs?hl=en-US
Am interested if this Pixel dual standby mode (SIM + eSIM) works for foreign sims too? Can I download AT&T as eSIM and use it with Spanish Orange SIM as physical SIM?
Suncatcher16 said:
Am interested if this Pixel dual standby mode (SIM + eSIM) works for foreign sims too? Can I download AT&T as eSIM and use it with Spanish Orange SIM as physical SIM?
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Should work as long as the bands are compatible, I wouldn't see an issue.
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The $740 model has mmWave support. The base version does not. If you want to use Verizon and AT&T's fastest 5G, you want that antenna. Just beware that 5G is in extremely limited areas currently and mostly only works outdoors too because it doesn't have much building penetration capability. I personally would save the $140 since Verizon and AT&T are in the process of rolling out C-band 5G which IS supported by the modem and has much better range and building penetration.
It has eSIM and physical SIM which IS dual SIM. OP said that would be fine.
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Slight tangent, but do you know if there's a way to check which version I have? I got mine as a refurb off Amazon, but it's unclear whether I got the GB7N6 or G9S9B (to my understanding the G9S9B has mmWave?) - and I swear I saw "G9S9B" in some device-info app but I can't find it again.
Edit: Oop, solved my own question. Termux getprop ro.boot.hardware.sku -> G9S9B. Neato. ...Don't know how that happened because I thought the G9S9B only came from AT&T and Verizon and I got it pre-unlocked, but I'm not complaining.
I based in the US and I am looking for a new phone, the lack of choice here is bad. Have you used this phone on Tmobile in the USA? Does this support Wifi Calling and Volte?
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I based in the US and I am looking for a new phone, the lack of choice here is bad. Have you used this phone on Tmobile in the USA? Does this support Wifi Calling and Volte?
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I have the EU/NA variant (DN2103) and I'm using it on T-Mobile in the USA. There are no options for Wifi calling or Volte and I'm unable to use any dialer codes to activate them. However, I do have good LTE service and everything works as expected. There are a lot of people in other countries on the OnePlus forums complaining at VoLTE not being supported and supposedly it has to be enabled for various carries by OnePlus. I'm hoping the Android 12 update will enable Wifi Calling and VoLTE, as it IS reportedly working on certain carriers in other countries.
That's disappointing, I had a Chinese version of the OnePlus 7 (Red!) for a brief period. I was surprised wifi call was working with it.
andysensible said:
That's disappointing, I had a Chinese version of the OnePlus 7 (Red!) for a brief period. I was surprised wifi call was working with it.
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I'm suprised also. My OnePlus 6, 7 Pro and 7T all supported WIFI calling on T-Mobile, BUT they were all sold in the USA. The Nord 2 is not meant for USA consumption, so I have a feeling that's why it doesn't support wifi calling and VoLTE here.
Its still strange that i hadnthe chinese editon of the op7 had wifi calling working and the nord 2 doesnt, neither phone was for the US, maybe tmobile changed something
xphyle1971 said:
I have the EU/NA variant (DN2103) and I'm using it on T-Mobile in the USA. There are no options for Wifi calling or Volte and I'm unable to use any dialer codes to activate them. However, I do have good LTE service and everything works as expected. There are a lot of people in other countries on the OnePlus forums complaining at VoLTE not being supported and supposedly it has to be enabled for various carries by OnePlus. I'm hoping the Android 12 update will enable Wifi Calling and VoLTE, as it IS reportedly working on certain carriers in other countries.
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do you still experience the same? VoLTE is still not supported? What about 5G? Is it working fine on T-Mobile?
What data speed do you have?
Hi!
I am considering importing a OnePlus Ace 2 and installing OxygenOS on it (essentially making it a 11R).
But, from what I can find it seems OnePlus says it only supports the 5G band N28a.
I live in Norway, and we only have the N28b band here.
Do you think they only list N28a as that is what is used in Asia?
Could anyone with the Ace 2 confirm whether or not it actually supports the N28b band?
Be prepared that the phone communication function will be locked and you'll have to send the phone to the nearest Oneplus service depot to unlock. For now Oneplus is doing that for free. But who knows.
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Be prepared that the phone communication function will be locked and you'll have to send the phone to the nearest Oneplus service depot to unlock. For now Oneplus is doing that for free. But who knows.
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Really??
Is this not something I can do online?
History:
Recently purchased a S23 Ultra (SM-S918U1) from Samsung USA. Downloaded and flashed the appropriate software for Samsung Canada (SM-S918W) using Patched Odin (3.14.1_3B). CSC, as expected, now reads TLS/TLS,TLS/XAA.
Network mode is set to 5G/LTE/WCDMA/GSM.
Problem:
I have strong signal in my area, 5G, but during phone calls, my signal drops from 5G to 3G (WCDMA) as opposed to the expected LTE+/LTE (4G or 4G+ for anyone outside of North America).
I have changed to a new SIM card and am able to reproduce the issue on my S22 Ultra.
I'm beginning to think it is a carrier issue, Telus, and have escalated to appropriate support tier for a callback.
Is anything else I should be looking for in-between? Specific flashing techniques or tools?
Thanks!
if you dont have VoLTE enabled then your signal goes to 3g during phone calls, its how the network works.
Aleks95 said:
if you dont have VoLTE enabled then your signal goes to 3g during phone calls, its how the network works.
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I greatly appreciate your help! I knew it would be something simple.
Enabling VoLTE is no longer available with this Canadian CSC (Telus/TLS).
I tested two devices; my S22 Ultra and Z Flip 4; the Z Flip 4 was purchased directly from Telus Canada, while the S22 Ultra was purchased from Samsung USA.
Following a factory reset and reboot, the Z Flip 4 automatically registers for IMS/VoLTE.
The same cannot be said for the S22 Ultra when running TLS. I see an option to enable 'VoLTE' if I switch back to XAA from XAC, but it doesn't do anything.
It appears the carrier may blacklist non-Telus purchased devices based on specific criteria (e.g., IMEI, serial number, etc).
This was not the case before 2021.
It is a carrier issue. Bell/Telus blocking VoLTE and WiFi Calling on non-Canadian devices that are not sold by Bell/Telus. If you put a Rogers SIM in your device, everything will work because Rogers is not limiting devices by IMEI and model number where Bell/Telus are!
File a CCTS complaint. The more they get. The hope that something will be done about it. They will also block your device from roaming on to US carriers and block 911 access as well. I get a text every month from Telus saying, "
TELUS Message: Hi J********, as you may be aware, carriers in the U.S. stopped supporting mobile devices on 3G networks.
You’re currently using a 3G phone that connects to 3G networks and the next time you roam in the U.S., you will no longer be able to use data, text or make phone calls - including 911.
To stay connected in the U.S., you need to replace your phone with an LTE or 5G capable phone.
Learn more about the 3G network turndown in the U.S. at https://sms.telus.com/a519646aed"
I purchased mine from T-Mobile USA and use it with my T-Mobile SIM and Telus eSIM. I am on the U1 firmware.
Just call the Telus, telling them you brought a S23u from Samsung Canada. The model is S23 Ultra or SM-S918W. They will "apply the IMS registration profile" to enable the VoLTE and WifiCalling. That's how I did on my S918B. You don't need to change the CSC at all.
Thank you all for your excellent responses. I appreciate your help.
Telus' advanced support confirmed that non-Canadian Samsung devices are being blocked
Telus requests IMEIs from Samsung and registers IMS (VoLTE/WiFi Calling) if it matches the corresponding devices.
Google and Apple are the only exceptions. These criteria do not apply to them.
The next stop for me is the CRTC. If this concerns you as a resident of Canada, more information can be found here:
How to Make a Complaint About Your Telephone Service | CRTC
Telephone service problems can be resolved by making a complaint to the phone company, CCTS or CRTC.
crtc.gc.ca
and2cs said:
Just call the Telus, telling them you brought a S23u from Samsung Canada. The model is S23 Ultra or SM-S918W. They will "apply the IMS registration profile" to enable the VoLTE and WifiCalling. That's how I did on my S918B. You don't need to change the CSC at all.
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This is actually what I was planning to do but before I could ask, they, the Telus Rep., had already identified it as non-Telus device.
AHE_XDA said:
Thank you all for your excellent responses. I appreciate your help.
Telus' advanced support confirmed that non-Canadian Samsung devices are being blocked
Telus requests IMEIs from Samsung and registers IMS (VoLTE/WiFi Calling) if it matches the corresponding devices.
Google and Apple are the only exceptions. These criteria do not apply to them.
The next stop for me is the CRTC. If this concerns you as a resident of Canada, more information can be found here:
How to Make a Complaint About Your Telephone Service | CRTC
Telephone service problems can be resolved by making a complaint to the phone company, CCTS or CRTC.
crtc.gc.ca
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CRTC won't do anything, neither will CCTS. They claim networks can do this for the "safety" of their network. Only Rogers allows US devices to use VoLTE for some reason.
I went through this last year.
and2cs said:
Just call the Telus, telling them you brought a S23u from Samsung Canada. The model is S23 Ultra or SM-S918W. They will "apply the IMS registration profile" to enable the VoLTE and WifiCalling. That's how I did on my S918B. You don't need to change the CSC at all.
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Won't last sorry. If your IMEI isn't on the whitelist it will be eventually kicked off the profile.