[Q] Can LG brick my phone? - G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I purchased 3 g2 d802 from ebay (HK top rated seller)
The phones came rooted.
When i check for system updates i geg the message "your phone is not registered yet" on 2/3 phones. 3rd one says "no update available".
When i check imei at lg site its not recognized.
Seller says phones are ok and it is probably a mistake.
Im afraid if the phones are stolen lg will block them, can they do it? I know google can....

Maybe the phones were indeed stolen and the seller changed the IMEI to a random one because the original IMEI was blocked. You can remove the back housing and check if the IMEI that is written on the sticker inside the housing is the same as the one reported by the device when you enter *#06#.

MHTSOS said:
Maybe the phones were indeed stolen and the seller changed the IMEI to a random one because the original IMEI was blocked. You can remove the back housing and check if the IMEI that is written on the sticker inside the housing is the same as the one reported by the device when you enter *#06#.
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Imei number is the same at the sticker on the back and the *#06# and the settings.
The question is - in case it is stolen - can my phone be blocked in the future??

dorlev said:
Imei number is the same at the sticker on the back and the *#06# and the settings.
The question is - in case it is stolen - can my phone be blocked in the future??
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Yes.

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[Q] Bad idea to remove sticker on rear of device

On the back of our Nexus 7s we have a sticker residing at the bottom. This sticker contains the serial number and I hate it. Is it ok to remove. I know I'll be trolled for posting this but here's my point; Wont Asus need that serial number if I sent it in under warranty? I still have it on the box after all.
Thanks,
A sceptical guy
CJHolderUK said:
On the back of our Nexus 7s we have a sticker residing at the bottom. This sticker contains the serial number and I hate it. Is it ok to remove. I know I'll be trolled for posting this but here's my point; Wont Asus need that serial number if I sent it in under warranty? I still have it on the box after all.
Thanks,
A sceptical guy
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IRC, the serial number is stored in the firmware, when you connect to the device via ADB it displays a Serial number, so if Asus needed it they can find it. Just remove the sticker and put it in your box, if you don't wanna chuck it, if you're not too OCD:silly:
Turbotab said:
IRC, the serial number is stored in the firmware, when you connect to the device via ADB it displays a Serial number, so if Asus needed it they can find it. Just remove the sticker and put it in your box, if you don't wanna chuck it, if you're not too OCD:silly:
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Ofcource. xD I forgot about that, uh, yeah I put it in my box :L :good: Thank you.
It's also printed inside the unit, under the back cover.

Nexus 7 Serial Number?

So my tablet has recently contracted a backlight bleed, and I'm RMAing the thing to Asus. They have asked for the serial number be clearly printed somewhere, and if it is not also on the device the warranty is void.
I'm confused - there was never a sticker on the device at all, nor is there anything on the box. The only way to find it out on the device is to go into Settings --> About --> Status, but I'm not sure this is correct. Could anyone post the first few characters of their serial, and also inform me if I must have mistakenly peeled off a sticker or something?
Thanks!
I believe you are correct in thinking that is the serial number they are asking for. I found this page which verifies it:
https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/3333000?hl=en
The number should have also been on the box somewhere but may have been called the CSSN. This number should nonetheless by the same as the serial number displayed in the About Tablet section.

Is Samsung service center trying to rip me off ?

I've installed Cyanogenmod 13, didn't backup EFS and phone doesn't have correct IMEI when I use stock ROM.
so, I sent my device to Samsung service center, hoping they fix it
they called me today saying that they need to change the motherboard because there's no other way to fix IMEI, and they want 220$ at least.
are they correct?
Maybe ?
What is the issue with your phone ? Why did they need to replace the motherboard ?
Yes, OP, they will have to change that motherboard in an official service center. GSMA rules currently forbid changing the IMEI of GSM terminals.
You'll get a new motherboard, with a new IMEI and a new IMEI sticker on the back of your phone.
Alternatively, you can take it to a shop that has a Z3X-box/Octoplus box, and have it flashed with a new IMEI. Should be ~$10.
This happened to me back when I had a Note 3.
changing IMEI is illegal, but $220 is so dang expensive for a motherboard. You can say yes to samsung, or you can buy another phone with broket screen (same model) then swap the motherboard...
Seems I'm lucky to live in a place full of hackers and pirates xD
I found several shops that use z3x box, will try to look for the lowest price offer

oneplus 6t imei not match

I was buying a secondhand oneplus 6T but the imei on the back of the device was different from the imei in the settings. The dude has also lost the box so also can't match the imei from the box. Does this mean if the device is refurbished or back changed? Also I have seen some pictures on internet of 6T and there is no imei on back of device but the device I was buying had one, how is this possible?
Either he changed with a tool, or the mainboard was changed.
Normally you pull the silver sticker of your device and place it somewhere on your Box, but some people does not it.
Also I dont know if in case of a replacement Mainboard the new IMEI is the same as your old one or if there is a new IMEI on the replacement Board.
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I was buying a secondhand oneplus 6T but the imei on the back of the device was different from the imei in the settings. The dude has also lost the box so also can't match the imei from the box. Does this mean if the device is refurbished or back changed? Also I have seen some pictures on internet of 6T and there is no imei on back of device but the device I was buying had one, how is this possible?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t/help/imei-phone-t3864930
Is it possible you have a back case replacement? They would not match.

How to determine G4 hardware version? Trying to avoid hardware v1.0 'Bootloop' (i.e., steadfasterX's ILAPO)

I purchased a 'new unopened' G4 on ebay recently and the markings on he box set off a red flag for me when I received it. This G4 was advertised as a factory GSM unlocked H810. The label on the box cover end panel states H815.
I installed the battery and there is no question this phone features AT&T bloatware. Additionally, the 'About phone' field in the OS does not feature the hardware version like my N6P does but I have not attempted to update the OS. The phone is identified as the H810 in the OS.
Additional details about this phone:
IMEI - the IMEI on the box cover end panel matches that on the label and in the OS. However, LG thought the IMEI corresponded to a different phone.
S/N - the serial number begins in 911, indicating the date of manufacture to be November 2019. I did not discuss the S/N when I contacted LG and may need to do so tomorrow. If this is correct/legitimate I would hope my phone is not a hardware version 1.0.
'MAY' box label - this label is visible on the inner/lower box after removing the cover. Is this the hardware version label? I do not think so but do not know.
'MEZ' box label - this label in on the underside of the box bottom. Is this the hardware version label?
Please let me know if you can help me determine the hardware version of my phone. Why? If it's v1.0 I am told it will eventually kill itself and I need to return the phone ASAP.
I'm in need of a definitive way to determine the hardware version of my new G4.
RVC46 said:
I purchased a 'new unopened' G4 on ebay recently and the markings on he box set off a red flag for me when I received it. This G4 was advertised as a factory GSM unlocked H810. The label on the box cover end panel states H815.
I installed the battery and there is no question this phone features AT&T bloatware. Additionally, the 'About phone' field in the OS does not feature the hardware version like my N6P does but I have not attempted to update the OS. The phone is identified as the H810 in the OS.
Additional details about this phone:
IMEI - the IMEI on the box cover end panel matches that on the label and in the OS. However, LG thought the IMEI corresponded to a different phone.
S/N - the serial number begins in 911, indicating the date of manufacture to be November 2019. I did not discuss the S/N when I contacted LG and may need to do so tomorrow. If this is correct/legitimate I would hope my phone is not a hardware version 1.0.
'MAY' box label - this label is visible on the inner/lower box after removing the cover. Is this the hardware version label? I do not think so but do not know.
'MEZ' box label - this label in on the underside of the box bottom. Is this the hardware version label?
Please let me know if you can help me determine the hardware version of my phone. Why? If it's v1.0 I am told it will eventually kill itself and I need to return the phone ASAP.
I'm in need of a definitive way to determine the hardware version of my new G4.
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the serial is the indicator if this is affected by the ILAPO or not (that soon - there is no guarantee though). all devices after 2016 - March/April can be considered as almost "safe", i.e. 603, 604 or later.
as you already recognized your device is not normal. We call that a Frankenstein. Read FAQ #21 in this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...y-lg-g4-device-with-usu.3760451/post-75817533 .
Thanks for the response. I'll reduce my risk and attempt to return it.

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