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hi bought a o2 xda orbit buthas the imei blacklisted new out of the box any help out there to change this thanks,,,,,,
moiramotors said:
hi bought a o2 xda orbit buthas the imei blacklisted new out of the box any help out there to change this thanks,,,,,,
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Well, why not bring it back to the seller and have it replaced? If it is new, like you say it is, then you should also have warranty. Are you really sure it is new? Most of the time there is an obvious reason why it is blacklisted... you do the math.
thats all well and good but it was bought of a street trader and according to o2 it went missing in shipping so basically the MATHS isnt so hot .....
Its highly illegal and this site WILL NOT give you answers for this question.
changing imeis is a criminal offence isnt it?
hi all,
First, sorry for my poor english, i d'ont speak very weel, and Welcome to all !!
I have a problem with my new Galaxy Note 3 N9005..
I just bought it on a website selling owner. And I think I am a victim of a scam, the phone is blacklisted and no recourse to get a refund.
I know it is possible to change the number of imei with SPT Box, but it costs $ 280.
I'm apppel to you, is what someone would know a way to change this famous free number box?
I read this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2604219
Is this method work?
Thank you in advance for your help
Torpyl said:
hi all,
First, sorry for my poor english, i d'ont speak very weel, and Welcome to all !!
I have a problem with my new Galaxy Note 3 N9005..
I just bought it on a website selling owner. And I think I am a victim of a scam, the phone is blacklisted and no recourse to get a refund.
I know it is possible to change the number of imei with SPT Box, but it costs $ 280.
I'm apppel to you, is what someone would know a way to change this famous free number box?
I read this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2604219
Is this method work?
Thank you in advance for your help
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Changing IMEI and talking about IMEI changing is forbidden on XDA, sorry to say.
As these are illegal actions or gaining facts to the possibility of illegal actions, we are unable to help you.
Regarding the post linked above, that will only help you recover your existing IMEI/fix a bootloop/repair your EFS. If you know your IMEI is blacklisted the only way to continue is by changing it.
Sorry... Thanks for your help...
I think i have lost 650€....
Torpyl said:
Sorry... Thanks for your help...
I think i have lost 650€....
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Go return it to the shop and ask for a refund.
All is not lost u can still sell your phone for parts like screen digitizer, parts etc...outside of North America... Blacklist is different... It can be used overseas...sell it to an overseas buyer on eBay
nicholaschum said:
Go return it to the shop and ask for a refund.
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It's not a shop, i buy to a particular..
Torpyl said:
It's not a shop, i buy to a particular..
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As @bimjunk said, you could sell it for parts or just sell it online, blacklist is regional, not worldwide.
nicholaschum said:
As @bimjunk said, you could sell it for parts or just sell it online, blacklist is regional, not worldwide.
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i like this pohone, i don't want to sell it ;(
This can still be fixed. I experienced this already. I flashed using Odin the original stock rom that came with it. Make sure to check /tick re-partition option in Odin.
I tried so many times to restore the pit file that I backed up, but happy that flashing original rom using Odin with re-partition option ticked worked.
Goodluck and hope it works.
karlonicolas said:
This can still be fixed. I experienced this already. I flashed using Odin the original stock rom that came with it. Make sure to check /tick re-partition option in Odin.
I tried so many times to restore the pit file that I backed up, but happy that flashing original rom using Odin with re-partition option ticked worked.
Goodluck and hope it works.
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You're misreading the OP. He said his phone is blacklisted where he is and wants to change the IMEI. No matter what happens if he gets his IMEI back he would still be blacklisted.
Torpyl said:
hi all,
First, sorry for my poor english, i d'ont speak very weel, and Welcome to all !!
I have a problem with my new Galaxy Note 3 N9005..
I just bought it on a website selling owner. And I think I am a victim of a scam, the phone is blacklisted and no recourse to get a refund.
I know it is possible to change the number of imei with SPT Box, but it costs $ 280.
I'm apppel to you, is what someone would know a way to change this famous free number box?
I read this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2604219
Is this method work?
Thank you in advance for your help
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what did you mean by blacklisted?
If you cannot access the current network (your home network), you can change to another SIM of another network.
As blacklist is network-dependence.
I don't know another meaning of blacklist?
The imei is blacklisted by network provider
So just change your sim card to another network. Done.
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Well most of the time all the networks of a region or country collaborate on a blacklist...like in Canada and US... If one operator blacklists you, the national blacklist has your imei and your phone is useless in that region...from ethics pov your have a phone which was reported lost or stolen...sell it for parts or sell it overseas
I dont want to sell it i know its possible to change imei, for example with spt box. .. please team, help me. ..
Torpyl said:
I dont want to sell it i know its possible to change imei, for example with spt box. .. please team, help me. ..
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Thread closed as the OP is requesting help changing IMEI, an activity which is illegal in most countries.
Hey guys random question. There is an S5 G900F on ebay uk for sale with a blocked imei for o2 uk. I believe that that model is international and can take any sim as ive got one myself. I was thinking of buying it for my sister for christmas, If i did that is it possible to have a new imei on it so she can put here o2 sim in and have the phone running and making calls as normal? any software or whatever. I see alot of options online but. Would like some info if anyone has any. Thanks alot.
cmcg86 said:
Hey guys random question. There is an S5 G900F on ebay uk for sale with a blocked imei for o2 uk. I believe that that model is international and can take any sim as ive got one myself. I was thinking of buying it for my sister for christmas, If i did that is it possible to have a new imei on it so she can put here o2 sim in and have the phone running and making calls as normal? any software or whatever. I see alot of options online but. Would like some info if anyone has any. Thanks alot.
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the reason it has a block IMEI is cause its stolen. and IMEI changing in illegal, you wont recive help here
-PiLoT- said:
the reason it has a block IMEI is cause its stolen. and IMEI changing in illegal, you wont recive help here
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I figured it was illegal after reading some posts and looking at the item on ebay more. Thanks alot for the reply. Cheers
You can get prison for that. It's illegal for a reason, otherwise every thief who nicks a phone would just go to a phone shop somewhere and get a new IMEI.
Hello, few days back I bought a Samsung Galaxy S5 from dude near the hypermarket. It was on good price but screen was cracked but I paid for repair and now is everything fine. My problem is, that I think that phone was lost or stolen by previous owner and I´m afraid, that police will go after me and they´ll took that phone back. My friends told me that police can track lost or stolen phone so now I´m afraid of it. I paid 200€ for phone plus 50 to my friend for fixing the screen. If they take that phone back I would simply lost 250€.
Is there any way to change IMEI or to do something for prevent police of track that phone?
I tried this method and IMEI is "changed", but I think that is only the mask and real IMEI is still saved in phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/xposed-imei-changer-t2847187
Every help is appreciated.
Robotr0n said:
Hello, few days back I bought a Samsung Galaxy S5 from dude near the hypermarket. It was on good price but screen was cracked but I paid for repair and now is everything fine. My problem is, that I think that phone was lost or stolen by previous owner and I´m afraid, that police will go after me and they´ll took that phone back. My friends told me that police can track lost or stolen phone so now I´m afraid of it. I paid 200€ for phone plus 50 to my friend for fixing the screen. If they take that phone back I would simply lost 250€.
Is there any way to change IMEI or to do something for prevent police of track that phone?
I tried this method and IMEI is "changed", but I think that is only the mask and real IMEI is still saved in phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/xposed-imei-changer-t2847187
Every help is appreciated.
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They will do nothing, stop being afraid, and mod the imei is illegal. don't be scared if they catch you it will not be about a imei of a phone.
androidrouen said:
They will do nothing, stop being afraid, and mod the imei is illegal. don't be scared if they catch you it will not be about a imei of a phone.
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Really? I know some cases when phones were given back to their owners, and if I spend 250€ on phone it would be just money thrown in air... Also, I don´t mind about ilegality of changing IMEI, my trade wasn´t legal at all.
And what do you mean by - don't be scared if they catch you it will not be about a imei of a phone? - They can localize me by IMEI number or?
xda is a legal website, so here nobody will tell you how to change imei ...
and they will not call fbi for a phone ... they have others things to do !
Oh, I see your point now. I didn't know about that, I'm sorry. Anyway, I would appreciate any suggestion where can I get help with my issue.
Even if anyone knows about a method for changing IMEI number, no one is to answer you, because it's ILLEGAL.
I think that word means everything.
Okay then, I was thinking that it is casual thing what people are doing with their smartphones these days. On my old old HTC phone i got broken imei or efs files after flashing roms and kernels and I wasn´t able to connect to GSM network. Someone fixed it by changing these numbers or something, I really dont know, I´m not into these things at all...
Maybe I should better use my old Z1 compact, I got worries now. :/ Anyway, thanks for all responses....
Robotr0n said:
Okay then, I was thinking that it is casual thing what people are doing with their smartphones these days. On my old old HTC phone i got broken imei or efs files after flashing roms and kernels and I wasn´t able to connect to GSM network. Someone fixed it by changing these numbers or something, I really dont know, I´m not into these things at all...
Maybe I should better use my old Z1 compact, I got worries now. :/ Anyway, thanks for all responses....
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Check out this thread, this is as far as you'll get on this site. XDA is an american site and changing IMEI is illegal in USA, hence no one's allowed to give you a concrete solution. Don't ask me because all I know is in the below thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/help/galaxy-s5-sm-g900f-write-imei-t2971488
Hello, few days back I bought a Samsung Galaxy S5 from dude near the hypermarket. It was on good price but screen was cracked but I paid for repair and now is everything fine. My problem is, that I think that phone was lost or stolen by previous owner and I´m afraid, that police will go after me and they´ll took that phone back. My friends told me that police can track lost or stolen phone so now I´m afraid of it. I paid 200€ for phone plus 50 to my friend for fixing the screen. If they take that phone back I would simply lost 250€.
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If this "dude" is a shop then I would take it back to him for a refund. You bought this in good faith so he is the one who will get the police after him (if at all). The question is why do you have reason to believe the phone is lost or stolen?? If it was then they would most likely ring their provider and have the IMEI blocked.... if that has happened then the device is as good as dead. Changing the IMEI is illegal in almost all places...
MadMic said:
If this "dude" is a shop then I would take it back to him for a refund. You bought this in good faith so he is the one who will get the police after him (if at all). The question is why do you have reason to believe the phone is lost or stolen?? If it was then they would most likely ring their provider and have the IMEI blocked.... if that has happened then the device is as good as dead. Changing the IMEI is illegal in almost all places...
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Well, that dude is shop, but he sold me that phone without papers, warranty etc. Price was really good. New S5 cost around 400€ at my place. And I think it was found or stolen, otherwise he would give me warranty papers and all those things... And I think, that in my country they cant just blacklist IMEI. I´m going to visit that man after christmas and we´ll see....
Robotr0n said:
Hello, few days back I bought a Samsung Galaxy S5 from dude near the hypermarket. It was on good price but screen was cracked but I paid for repair and now is everything fine. My problem is, that I think that phone was lost or stolen by previous owner and I´m afraid, that police will go after me and they´ll took that phone back. My friends told me that police can track lost or stolen phone so now I´m afraid of it. I paid 200€ for phone plus 50 to my friend for fixing the screen. If they take that phone back I would simply lost 250€.
Is there any way to change IMEI or to do something for prevent police of track that phone?
I tried this method and IMEI is "changed", but I think that is only the mask and real IMEI is still saved in phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/xposed-imei-changer-t2847187
Every help is appreciated.
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Same problem for me, there are a possible solution?
Hello, this device around 260$ in USA, and even less in India as far as I know
In my country it costs 600$ (taxes...) So I got this phone the illegal way, I bought it from seller who sneaks the mi9t from foreign countries without tax, yes this not the safest way but considering the money I took the risk and device just runs amazing, the thing is if you want to register the original IMEI of the device (those came from abroad) through paperwork it costs you a nice extra 250$ (sounds like joke right?)
So phone repairmens doing it for 10$ , what they do is they're copying IMEI of dead phone to this phone.
The question is how can I do that?
When you register your IMEI it seems like another phone but it works, I got dead Nexus 5, can I rip off that IMEI and use it in this device?
Thanks in advance.
Conixcit said:
Hello, this device around 260$ in USA, and even less in India as far as I know
In my country it costs 600$ (taxes...) So I got this phone the illegal way, I bought it from seller who sneaks the mi9t from foreign countries without tax, yes this not the safest way but considering the money I took the risk and device just runs amazing, the thing is if you want to register the original IMEI of the device (those came from abroad) through paperwork it costs you a nice extra 250$ (sounds like joke right?)
So phone repairmens doing it for 10$ , what they do is they're copying IMEI of dead phone to this phone.
The question is how can I do that?
When you register your IMEI it seems like another phone but it works, I got dead Nexus 5, can I rip off that IMEI and use it in this device?
Thanks in advance.
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You can't. Every Rhone has his own IMEI.
Out of curiosity, where are you from. Cause, in Brazil, if I import a phone without paying taxes, that doesn't mean the phone won't work. That is strange.
Conixcit said:
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and device just runs amazing, the thing is if you want to register the original IMEI of the device (those came from abroad) through paperwork it costs you a nice extra 250$ (sounds like joke right?)
So phone repairmens doing it for 10$ , what they do is they're copying IMEI of dead phone to this phone.
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Sorry, I don't understand what do you mean by 'registering' the phone and what for do you need that (and in which country)?
Cannot you just insert SIM card from your operator and use it?
For Xiaomi, Google, etc, the original IMEI will work just fine. And you may have problems with Xiaomi (warranty, OTA...) if you change IMEI
Also, if you have problems with your operator for VoLTE or something, changing IMEI will not help (it will not present the phone as e.g. fake Samsung Note or something) - the operator will still recognize the original Xiaomi model
And if you still need that (?), why don't you pay 10$, and let them change IMEI (if possible for K20/Mi 9T and they know how to do it)
sauliiin said:
You can't. Every Rhone has his own IMEI. ..
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When produced (!), the phones have unique IMEIs.
Actually, dual SIM phones have two IMEIs, one for each SIM slot
And that original IMEI is needed for warranty, it can help police to identify stolen phones (!!!), etc
However, it can happen that people accidentally wipe IMEI.
So they need to flash IMEI info back - and there are methods to do it.
In that case some don't even know their original IMEI, and they just flash IMEI from an old, unused phone (it could be another make and model) - it is only important that there are no two active phones on the mobile network with the same IMEI
You can put IMEI from an ancient Nokia or Ericsson phone to an e.g. Elephone smartphone (with MTK chipset - one can easily overwrite IMEI there, at least it was easily possible in the times of Android 5 and 6 there), you insert SIM card and you can use it on the mobile network with no problem
Tampering with IMEI is illegal in most countries so I would think it will do no good for this forum to discuss it here.
gerhard_wa said:
Tampering with IMEI is illegal in most countries so I would think it will do no good for this forum to discuss it here.
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Similarly like rooting and doing certain things on rooted phones
If you take time to search over XDA, you will find tons of posts mentioning that, guides and tools to do it (on devices where possible)
E.g. google for xda imei change (flash, repair, tool or similar) and you will see that guides and discussions about exist on XDA for 6 or 7 years
Pho e is stollen and police/provider has blocked IMEI, end of story. 1st see what's wrong with IMEI - why blocked, then there are options to do it if phone is legal
zgfg said:
Similarly like rooting and doing certain things on rooted phones
If you take time to search over XDA, you will find tons of posts mentioning that, guides and tools to do it (on devices where possible)
E.g. google for xda imei change (flash, repair, tool or similar) and you will see that guides and discussions about exist on XDA for 6 or 7 years
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Rooting is not illegal, I have no idea where you can get that from. Changing IMEI is what you do to make a stolen phone working. If it is for a legit reason you send it in for service.
gerhard_wa said:
Rooting is not illegal, I have no idea where you can get that from. Changing IMEI is what you do to make a stolen phone working. If it is for a legit reason you send it in for service.
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Rooting per se is not illegal, but once you root the phone, you can do things that are questionable from the legit point
Just like people who install TWRP and don't know what they are doing, and by mistake they wipe everything and then they have to flash IMEI (this is not an illegal case)
For the matter of fact, nobody really posted a solution here for Mi 9T (btw, I doubt it is possible) - and I'm quite curious about the originally mentioned reasons ("250$ to register the phone")
But if talking about cleaning things, then first all the complete guides (with tools), existing on XDA since 2012 (you can spot by shortly googling for) have to be removed (for e.g. One+, or generally for devices with MTK chipsets, where people edit IMEIs by using MTK Eng Tools - original tool from the MTK chip maker, with no need to root the phone or even to unlock Bootloader)
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Btw, there is one thing which is much more etically questionable (because stolen phones can be still used with their original IMEIs)
That are, discussions how to get around the Google account that was not removed from the phone by the previous owner
Just like for IMEIs, you can find similar questions and even instructions on XDA (links to on-line services doing it for few bucks for particular phones) how to remove an old Google account for which you don't know password, where are people start by naively declaring "they bought the phone over Internet, seller did not remove his Google account and now they cannot contact the seller anymore, but because of that they cannot do Factory reset or change Google account, etc...'' - which really smell to stories about the stollen phones -;(
But again, posts and threads about also do exist on XDA forum
If IMEI is blank, then yes - it was damaged and can be repaired with efs backup, so that's the only situation to restore IMEI legally, the rest (99%) are stolen
zgfg said:
Rooting per se is not illegal, but once you root the phone, you can do things that are questionable from the legit point
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This is like saying that a car could be used for illegal stuff so it is bad to have a car. No one says that.
There are lots of perfectly legitimate stuff to do with a rooted phone.
Switching IMEI is more like putting false plates on the car.
Ok, now I see - read about it on government site - this is sick, you have to pay tax for phone that you own, so they could see who is the owner. Where is this world going?
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The original question was answerd and explained that changing IMEI of the board(to save taxes for example) is illegal and not confirm with our FORUM RULES which gets us in trouble:
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