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Hello,
I need to change my IMEI#. Is there a way for performing this issue.
Thanks in advance...
Best regards,
BT
It is not allowed
Changing your IMEI is illegal in most countries. I doubt you'll get any advice here.
Why would you need to change the IMEI unless you are using a stolen phone?
srw985 said:
Changing your IMEI is illegal in most countries. I doubt you'll get any advice here.
Why would you need to change the IMEI unless you are using a stolen phone?
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Truthfully I know that it is illegal but I can explain my conditions
I live in Turkey, according to laws of my country; if you buy a phone during your visit in foreign countries you should register it when you come back using your passport. You can register only one device in your passport.
A friend of mine has visited taiwan and bought two HD2. one for me and one for himself. He registered his phone after he has arrived. Because I didn't go with him I couldn't register my phone. Thats why I need this process...
I hope it is clear.
Have a nice day,
BT
Can a forum moderator kindly close this thread please and do what you please with the OP...
lxxxxxr said:
Truthfully I know that it is illegal but I can explain my conditions
I live in Turkey, according to laws of my country; if you buy a phone during your visit in foreign countries you should register it when you come back using your passport. You can register only one device in your passport.
A friend of mine has visited taiwan and bought two HD2. one for me and one for himself. He registered his phone after he has arrived. Because I didn't go with him I couldn't register my phone. Thats why I need this process...
I hope it is clear.
Have a nice day,
BT
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That sounds very...weird.
IMEI change
The poor guy lives in a police state.
Give him a break.
madindehead said:
That sounds very...weird.
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Xaddict said:
The poor guy lives in a police state.
Give him a break.
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Nah, he lives in Turkey not The 'States
the OP is correct though if you want to use your phone in turkey for more than 1 or 2 months I think it is, you have to register it. Otherwise the phone is blocked from the networks there.
However as well as being illegal to change the IMEI, its also pointless as a device database is now used and if the IMEI does not match the device at registration then it will be confiscated and worse you could get a jail sentence (and anyone who helped you).
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The poor guy lives in a police state.
Give him a break.
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Give yourself whatever in your hand funny guy... (Anlayan anladı...)
I have the same problem. U can register it in Aksaray about 50-60 tl ( Diyolar ama bende bulamadım su an sorunlu bu iş nolcak bakalım )
I bet these regulations will come to general Europe asap.
Any rule that breaks down your freedom is always worldwide adopted.
And, the USA isn't a police state yet, it will be soon, however, Europe is FAR more
a police state then the USA.
But USA is getting up to speed breaking down civil rights.
I feel for the OP as he's into a lot of trouble as a normal consumer, not a thief !
I search too how to change the IMEI on this phone.
I'm software programmor, if anyone would work with me in order to create a tool for this, there is no problem ! COntact me on my PM adress !
We can do it !
You can be jailed in the UK for doing that!
Creating the software and the hack is not illegal !
Using this...is an other thing
Guys, don't be too harsh on the man...
I went to Turkey last year and found out that they cannot view youtube.com ? that was a great WTF!
Also in movies, when there is a cigar displayed on the screen, they blur it!! Another WTF!
So Turkey is like the land of restrictions I guess.. To bad to hear about that phone registration, sounds stupid and political b*** s***
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lxxxxxr said:
Hello,
I need to change my IMEI#. Is there a way for performing this issue.
Thanks in advance...
Best regards,
BT
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dont even start a thread like this
it only means one thing, and we all know what it is
Please Moderators to Close this
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jigners said:
dont even start a thread like this
it only means one thing, and we all know what it is
Please Moderators to Close this
consider this a warning
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Did you even bother to read the rest of the thread before replying? No? Didn't think so. Geez.
jigners said:
dont even start a thread like this
it only means one thing, and we all know what it is
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If you have nothing constructive to say then why bother? The bloke lives abroad!
Hi
I'm thinking about switching to Verizon wireless, but I want to take my evo with me. Will it be possible to do? What are the cons of doing so?
Any help with be greatly appreciated.
Have you tried using the EVDO hack to get Verizon coverage without actually making the switch?
Why would u jump to the verizon
sent with my evo from a secret place
evo4me said:
Hi
I'm thinking about switching to Verizon wireless, but I want to take my evo with me. Will it be possible to do? What are the cons of doing so?
Any help with be greatly appreciated.
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No, it's not possible. Please search the forums next time.
While the EVO may be on the same type of network as Verizon, they will never activate the phone on Verizon.
Man the recent threads from people who have 10th posts or less are getting sad!
There is nothing preventing you from taking the EVO with you to Verizon. However, you won't be able to call or text, and all of your data must be through wifi.
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There is nothing preventing you from taking the EVO with you to Verizon. However, you won't be able to call or text, and all of your data must be through wifi.
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That caused me to slowly roll into a nice belly laugh. Well stated.
Haha, that was good.
They should make it so your first 25 posts can only be posted in the Q&A forum with voting, so if you post too many really stupid questions that have been answered a hundred times before, people can vote you off the forums...
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Haha, that was good.
They should make it so your first 25 posts can only be posted in the Q&A forum with voting, so if you post too many really stupid questions that have been answered a hundred times before, people can vote you off the forums...
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That is just plain unfair to those of us who have any idea what we are talking about or actually know what we can and can't do with our phones but haven't been members as long as some others or have a lot keeping them occupied and can't have a high post count
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That is just plain unfair to those of us who have any idea what we are talking about or actually know what we can and can't do with our phones but haven't been members as long as some others or have a lot keeping them occupied and can't have a high post count
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No because people like that are the minority. Most of the people with 25 posts or less ask questions that can be found with a SEARCH or have been posted in the Q and A subforum.
Besides...what are you complaining or arguing about? You have 40 posts, well above the limit that he was talking about.
To the OP, why would you want to? Sprint has a roaming agreement w/ Verizon, and Sprint is a LOT cheaper! And this:
Have you tried using the EVDO hack to get Verizon coverage without actually making the switch
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No because people like that are the minority. Most of the people with 25 posts or less ask questions that can be found with a SEARCH or have been posted in the Q and A subforum.
Besides...what are you complaining or arguing about? You have 40 posts, well above the limit that he was talking about.
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I had less than 25 not very long ago but something doesn't have to affect me to think it is unfair and my problem is trying to assume that everyone who has been a member for a shorter time is a "n00b" or doesn't know how to use a forum or follow guidelines
Well that is why there are threads specifically for "how to search" the forums. If you can think of the question...then search for it first. If you can't find your answer, then ask the question. It's not that hard, yet when people get told to search, they throw a fit and call members rude and mean.
Life isn't easy or fair. Sometimes you have to get chewed up and spit out to learn.
if you dont wanna help, then keep the useless comments to yourself. im so sick of all of the wannabe moderators on here lately.
yes, you can, although it's a little bit 'gray'.
get a phone with verizon. get a plan with verizon. google esn switching. change the evo's esn to match that of your new phone. done. it won't have 4g. otherwise should be fine.
although, esn switching is frowned upon, but that is for setting up multiple devices with the same esn. it's a gray area otherwise. if you swap the esn out, make sure you DO NOT USE the other device. you would be in direct violation of something, i'm sure.
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That caused me to slowly roll into a nice belly laugh. Well stated.
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i laughed too I tried the same thing when I got the I/O Evo and it can not be done you have to have someone inside verizon add the phone to there network which they will not do no matter what you ask I have an Insider at Verizon and he said he couldnt/wouldnt do it it would get back to him and he would get fired so i dont know what to tell ya
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yes, you can, although it's a little bit 'gray'.
get a phone with verizon. get a plan with verizon. google esn switching. change the evo's esn to match that of your new phone. done. it won't have 4g. otherwise should be fine.
although, esn switching is frowned upon, but that is for setting up multiple devices with the same esn. it's a gray area otherwise. if you swap the esn out, make sure you DO NOT USE the other device. you would be in direct violation of something, i'm sure.
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That isn't the end of it actually. Only the tip of the iceberg.
In addition to the above you also need to change all the variables in the device to match those of verizon. This means your data log in, dns servers, PRL, mms/sms information etc..
It is a very detailed process that generally nets you a device that is missing something, usually mms or data. It can be done but it isn't easy nor would I recommend anyone doing it.
You also DO NOT need to clone another devices ESN. While that would work Verizon will activate a device that isn't made for their network. It takes getting the correct rep on the line high enough in the food chain. You can also send the device in and let their techs do the work but it takes upwards of a month and YMMV on that route as well.
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yes, you can, although it's a little bit 'gray'.
get a phone with verizon. get a plan with verizon. google esn switching. change the evo's esn to match that of your new phone. done. it won't have 4g. otherwise should be fine.
although, esn switching is frowned upon, but that is for setting up multiple devices with the same esn. it's a gray area otherwise. if you swap the esn out, make sure you DO NOT USE the other device. you would be in direct violation of something, i'm sure.
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You can do that too I forgot thanks I wouldnt suggest doing it anyway if you want a non 4g evo get a droid x
Aridon said:
That isn't the end of it actually. Only the tip of the iceberg.
In addition to the above you also need to change all the variables in the device to match those of verizon. This means your data log in, dns servers, PRL, mms/sms information etc..
It is a very detailed process that generally nets you a device that is missing something, usually mms or data. It can be done but it isn't easy nor would I recommend anyone doing it.
You also DO NOT need to clone another devices ESN. While that would work Verizon will activate a device that isn't made for their network. It takes getting the correct rep on the line high enough in the food chain. You can also send the device in and let their techs do the work but it takes upwards of a month and YMMV on that route as well.
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those aren't that hard to edit, if you know the config. just a matter of going into the data edit and changing the addresses. changing the esn is the more intricate bit, because you need extra software to read and manipulate them. if you can change the esn, the other stuff can be done on the phone iteself.
really? i always thought the ESN part was the easiest. the other stuff seems to be more tedious and troublesome!
Hi, i keep seeing that I have to press *#1234# to see some details like CSC on my phone, but it doesn't work for my Vibrant. Anyone else having this? It just stays there and waits for me to press something, like it is a regular phone number
not the brightest of the bunch huh.
the code is *#*#1234#*#*.
engineer14 said:
not the brightest of the bunch huh.
the code is *#*#1234#*#*.
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Haha. Classic.
You don't have to be a **** about it. Peoples attitudes here suck here recently.
engineer14, I only use android for 2 days. Also every time I saw it it was just plain *#1234# and not with the extra symbols as you said. I thought it was like that since showing IMEI, is similar code with only *#06#. But I guess you're too damn smart to think all this.....
Thanks Broken
Why do you have to insult him like that? He asked for a little help and you go and reply with that, I mean really was that necessary? Do you feel better about yourself being such a jerk? Whatever, you use more energy to post an insult like that instead of just pointing someone out in the right direction.
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Why don't you all relax a little? They do have a point about your unnecessary remark but let's chill out....can we all just get along?
Cheers,
M_T_M
well, i never saw this code before, i looked at other codes and applied common sense to get it.
*#*#44336#*#*
*#*#4636#*#*
*#*#2222#*#*
*#*#197328640#*#*
...
list goes on, i wonder if there is a trend there, or if taking 2 seconds to google 'samsung vibrant dialer codes' is a smart move.
BTW i just got all those codes from google.
unless you've only used google for 2 days too!
Well next time don't think it is ok to insult someone just to make a point. From what you just explained then fine, ignore the post and let the OP Google it himself.
engineer14 said:
not the brightest of the bunch huh.
the code is *#*#1234#*#*.
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^^^^
The EXACT reason why I've learned how to flash ROM's, ODIN, use CWM, switch modems, change kernels and customize my phone in ways I never thought possible...... Without ever really asking any questions.
To the OP: When you are in need of an answer to a question, a great place to start is the Vibrant Bible. You can probably find just about everything you ever wanted to know... it's located in the development section (can't post the link) and don't let these kind of people get you down or discourage you from asking questions so you get to learn about and enjoy your phone to the fullest. From my experience here on XDA the majority of members will gladly help someone in need. All in all, it is a great "community"
My comment
People need to remember that comments spoken is jest usually do not translate into funny comments written.
XDA is great forum with alot of great info......
cheers
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hello ive tried 5 times on the uk to activate htc hd2
they ask name
device htchd7 of course
but then at the end they say we need your imei number so
we can give you a code what should i do any ideas
i live in the uk thanks
Just give them your IMEI number.
Dont give them your IMIE. When they check it, and it turns out to be your HD2. They will then get your mobile blocked.
BE WARNED...
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Dont give them your IMIE. When they check it, and it turns out to be your HD2. They will then get your mobile blocked.
BE WARNED...
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Please explain how you have proof of this, or stop posting it.
NO-ONE has had a phone blocked. You're just spreading a rumour that someone (probably you) made up.
Go try and get a code and see... Watch this space...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=921309
Use this with us proxy.
Add +1 to your imei. give them the imei of an old phone.
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As someone reported he providet his real imei and they told him its not valid... maby thats a problem from now on.
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Go try and get a code and see... Watch this space...
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Yeah, I did. They didn't even ask me for an IMEI.
So I ask again, please explain how you have proof of this.
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Go try and get a code and see... Watch this space...
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Hi is your name Niel B by any chance?
russpattaya said:
Hi is your name Niel B by any chance?
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Hello Russ, Just ttrying to give people a little advise..
i cannot try now they closed i will call tomorrow with some other phone imei and see how it goes im scared they might block my phone or smetingh thanks
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Hello Russ, Just ttrying to give people a little advise..
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Still working for R&D at MICROSOFT then.....
russpattaya said:
Still working for R&D at MICROSOFT then.....
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LOL
Fake conversation with yourself much?
russpattaya said:
Still working for R&D at MICROSOFT then.....
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Well of course. Just trying to give good advise, but people never learn. It is now going to be real hard to get activation codes.
Was having a word with Steve, you know who, and because of all these posting on how they are getting these keys, its about to get even harder.
OK must go for eats
Later
Neil
Of course it is
russpattaya said:
Well of course. Just trying to give good advise, but people never learn. It is now going to be real hard to get activation codes.
Was having a word with Steve, you know who, and because of all these posting on how they are getting these keys, its about to get even harder.
OK must go for eats
Later
Neil
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Mate - you're using the same login for both sides of the conversation. You are sooooo reported!
LOL!
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..You are sooooo reported!
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LOL
So I ask again, please explain how you have proof of this.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10833172&postcount=40
Its just a single post, but it seems like they at least check if its a real HD7. Im not if there is a list of each produced HD7 imei or if its possible to generate HD7 imei´s for that purpose
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Mate - you're using the same login for both sides of the conversation. You are sooooo reported!
LOL!
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But its soooo true
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Its just a single post, but it seems like they at least check if its a real HD7. Im not if there is a list of each produced HD7 imei or if its possible to generate HD7 imei´s for that purpose
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Cheers mate. I'm quite happy cos that's totally the opposite of what numpty was saying earlier about blocking people's phones after taking their IMEI number. LOL
So fair enough, they obviously have a way of checking if an IMEI number is valid somehow. That'll obviously stop them giving out activation codes to people that don't have a valid phone.
I guess it's just luck of the draw then, cos they didn't even ask me for one.
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But its soooo true
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Please remain OT. We're trying to help the OP here.
I gave my imei they can only block services to live they would need to get the carrier to block the phone but they can not do that as they have no idea who supplies my phone services
Ignore the IMEI scaremongers...
Hey all, I phoned up the UK support line yesterday, was patched through to the Windows Phone section (odd that you're put through to US support ) and the very nice woman on the other end asked for my full name, phone number, make and model, mobile operator, email address and my IMEI. I gave her everything. She then put me on hold for a few minutes, before confirming my details and reading my code out to me. All in all it took about 5 mins, including being on hold. My phone is still working, I haven't been blocked, or blacklisted, or lost my house, my car or my friends and relatives.
Ignore the misers and just give them your IMEI number.
P.S. - I told them I had the HD7 and gave them O2 as the mobile operator (as they are the only ones who stock it in the UK) - I then said I bought it through ebay and that I was using it on the Vodafone network. They could have checked all this using my IMEI number, so quite clearly they don't give a damn about it.
I ordered one of these but it has a bad esn.
Is there anyway to fix this ?
I heard something about a program DFS, will that help ?
the only way to activate on sprint would be to swap esn but that is a no no. The only thing bad esn phones are good for is parts and cricket.
Aww.. but will that dfs program help unlocking it or whatever ?
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Aww.. but will that dfs program help unlocking it or whatever ?
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You probably won't get a whole lot of info here in a general forum, considering what you're asking is, I'm fairly certain, illegal. Cloning ESN numbers or anything like that won't get you a ton of responses. If you search the General thread, I think there was talk of this before and there was a member who said to PM him. I would suggest going that route.
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You probably won't get a whole lot of info here in a general forum, considering what you're asking is, I'm fairly certain, illegal. Cloning ESN numbers or anything like that won't get you a ton of responses. If you search the General thread, I think there was talk of this before and there was a member who said to PM him. I would suggest going that route.
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Was gonna say the same thing. But, didn't want to push it. Lol gave me a good laugh tho,
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Should I sell my crack and meth in the middle of the block or on the corner? Just need some assistance here.
hayzooos said:
You probably won't get a whole lot of info here in a general forum, considering what you're asking is, I'm fairly certain, illegal. Cloning ESN numbers or anything like that won't get you a ton of responses. If you search the General thread, I think there was talk of this before and there was a member who said to PM him. I would suggest going that route.
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Ok great I didn't know,
Thanks for clearing this issue up
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Should I sell my crack and meth in the middle of the block or on the corner? Just need some assistance here.
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Totally depends on how big of cojones you have. I would go for glory baby and roll right in the middle.
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Ok great I didn't know,
Thanks for clearing this issue up
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No problem. The thing with a bad ESN is the previous owner just has bad standing with Sprint, at least, I think that's usually the case. Depending on how much you got the phone for, you might be able to just pay their bill (usually the case) if it's not too much and just add that to the price of the phone. Of course, if you paid too much for a phone with a bad ESN, then you're kind of SOL.
FWIW, I paid $135 for a couple month old Epic with a good ESN just a few weeks ago. Phone was in great shape.
EDIT: If it's a bad ESN because the phone was stolen, then that could get a sticky situation as well...
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No problem. The thing with a bad ESN is the previous owner just has bad standing with Sprint, at least, I think that's usually the case. Depending on how much you got the phone for, you might be able to just pay their bill (usually the case) if it's not too much and just add that to the price of the phone. Of course, if you paid too much for a phone with a bad ESN, then you're kind of SOL.
FWIW, I paid $135 for a couple month old Epic with a good ESN just a few weeks ago. Phone was in great shape.
EDIT: If it's a bad ESN because the phone was stolen, then that could get a sticky situation as well...
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Oh then nothing good can come from that I understand,
but I also heard something about flashing it to cricket and then I'll be able to use it, is that right ?
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Oh then nothing good can come from that I understand,
but I also heard something about flashing it to cricket and then I'll be able to use it, is that right ?
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I don't know from personal experience, but from what I've heard, yes. I think you can also go to Boost, but I'm not certain on that either. I know there are guides around here about how to flash your Epic to Cricket, but I'm pretty sure Boost uses Sprint towers too, so you should be able to flash to their network too I would think.
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I don't know from personal experience, but from what I've heard, yes. I think you can also go to Boost, but I'm not certain on that either. I know there are guides around here about how to flash your Epic to Cricket, but I'm pretty sure Boost uses Sprint towers too, so you should be able to flash to their network too I would think.
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You can flash it to any prepaid mobile network really but not boost they use esn's as well if you have a bad esn with sprint they can track that.
Sent from my OG Epic
The Epics activated on Cricket you see for sale on craigslist are largely stolen/reported lost Sprint devices. Galaxy S and S2 are very easy to "repair," hence the availability.
There's no sense in mentioning the legal or moral considerations when the fact remains that this discussion is very much against the forum rules (and when it may not be, the moderator team is quick to shut it down... rightfully so). With that said, take it to Google and off XDA.. that would probably be my best advice.