[Q] how to change imei - Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello, i have looked everywhere and cant seem to figure out how to physically change my imei number. I have a samsung galaxy s5 smg900p and it is rooted. I seen some things online about going into engineer mode and then going into cds information to change the imei but the dial codes do not work. If anyone could lead me in the right direction i would greatly appreciate it.

blackerror said:
Hello, i have looked everywhere.
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Everything you're allowed to know is here.
Don't ask again because there are no more answers for you on this site.
Go that link and read and think. That is it. Next time use search function like all other human beings, who know the alphabet, do.

imei numbers
blackerror said:
Hello, i have looked everywhere and cant seem to figure out how to physically change my imei number. I have a samsung galaxy s5 smg900p and it is rooted. I seen some things online about going into engineer mode and then going into cds information to change the imei but the dial codes do not work. If anyone could lead me in the right direction i would greatly appreciate it.
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you are in the wrong place bud. imei numbers cant not be changed its not allowed by law and xda , regard's

Im sorry i did not know that. I bought this phone on craigslist and to find out it was reported lost. I spent a lot of money for nothing. Well if i am unable to be told how to rewrite imei numbers. Im sure it isnt illegal to know how to enter engineer mode on my smg900p. Mtk engineering app and the dial numbers do not work? Can anyone tell me how to enter engineering mode?

blackerror said:
Im sorry i did not know that. I bought this phone on craigslist and to find out it was reported lost. I spent a lot of money for nothing. Well if i am unable to be told how to rewrite imei numbers. Im sure it isnt illegal to know how to enter engineer mode on my smg900p. Mtk engineering app and the dial numbers do not work? Can anyone tell me how to enter engineering mode?
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sorry don't know it myself can't help ,regard's.

If your phone was legally obtained there would be no need to change the IMEI. If you bought this phone from a reputable place they could replace if the IMEI was dodgy.
Moral of this story is don't be cheap and buy a phone off some dodgy person for a price that seems too good to be true. If it was blacklisted by yourself because you thought it was stolen but turns out it wasn't then you could have it reversed by the network.

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Is the IMEI change only locally relevant on the XDA??

Hi all
I was wondering if anyone knew the answer to the above question.
to explain a bit better:
If i change the IMEI on my XDA it will obviously show up on the phone. What i want to know is will the network see the new of old IMEI. Ie whis is sent out by the phone.
Also:
From that i have found out the new service which blocks off stolen phones work that runs in the UK work by the IMEI code of the phone.
How do i make sure i don't change my IMEI to a number that is registered as stolen and in turn block my phone off.
Also again:
If at a later stage my phone does get blocked will changing it back to the original IMEI unblock it?
After all this i'm wondering if i should bother changing the IMEI. Although it would be nice to have my DOB there.
Oops I think I posted this in the rwong place!!
To Adminstrators:
Sorry
If it is in the wrong place could you move it?
The IMEI is stored in two places: one is displayed, the other is used to send to the network. The Manipulator changes both locations. The chance you'll change your IMEI to one of a stolen phone is small, very small. (It's six digits if you exclude the manufacturer part, so the chance is definitely bigger than getting hit by a meteorite, but still)
We included the IMEI change bit because:
a) We could
b) Privacy concerns: we'd like to live in a world where people can have multiple identities that are hard to connect, even if their opponents happen to run the country / telco.
WOW!!
Thanks for the great answer. As soon as it is possible to change my imei and unblock my phone i'll be doing it. (I have version 4.20 so it don't work yet).
Does anyone know of a web site where it list all the imei that are recognised as stolen or a number i can call in the UK to find out. The local police are useless and don't know anything.
A number to report a stolen phone would be useful as well cos my little sis got her knicked.

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Is it possible that my SPV imei is blocked by network an i cant phone anywhere? because i bought my phone in secon hand shop. if yes how i can change my imei. thank you for a help
der_Tiger said:
Is it possible that my SPV imei is blocked by network an i cant phone anywhere? because i bought my phone in secon hand shop. if yes how i can change my imei. thank you for a help
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I know you have been trying to get your Hermes working (from your other posts) - bottom line is, yes it may be blocked.
Demand your money back as it's not working. If the phone is blocked then tell them it will be a matter for the police to resolve unless you get your cash. (Legally speaking of course if you suspect it's stolen you should report the matter to the police - some poor sod is missing a Hermes and may not have been insured)
In nearly all cases it's illegal to change the IMEI. As you rightly assume if it's blocked it's stolen.
Mike
Technically you cannot do anything except inform police.
Returning it to the place it was purchased would mean you commit an offence of handling stolen goods if you suspect it to be stolen (which a blocked IMEI might imply).
Thx folks better i will go give them back this phone. thx for help.

[Q] my HTC wildfire has been Bricked

hi all
it seems my phone has been bricked, i can use any other providers simcards at all to make and receive calls, i have the limited connection icon coming up and the reception bars with an X on it.
is there any way i can unbrick my phone please?
That's not bricked. It won't even turn on if its bricked. Is mobile networks turned on? Has the apn list been wiped/corrupted?
I'm no expert @ this stuff but it sounds fixable. Try flashing the ruu again?
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App
hi
i can see all the networks, i think i need an IMEI repair as it looks it has been blocked because the simards work perfectly on other phones.
is there anyway i can fix this please?
I'm @ work n have rubbish signal so can't provide links, search the forum, there's sure to be something. I would seriously try reflash the ruu tho. What Rom r u using?
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App
no worries, i def dont think its the forum, i think the phone has been blocked by network, so the only way i think is IMEI repair but i could be wrong and its using the latest rom.
i,m searching for a way to change the imei number, if you know someone or someway of doing this it will be greatly appreciated.
thanks
rim23 said:
no worries, i def dont think its the forum, i think the phone has been blocked by network, so the only way i think is IMEI repair but i could be wrong and its using the latest rom.
i,m searching for a way to change the imei number, if you know someone or someway of doing this it will be greatly appreciated.
thanks
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IMO the IMEI cannot be change. If the phone is really blocked by your provider, ask there for unlocking. Maybe there is a stolen phone with nearly the same IMEI, and the did a mistake by entering the code ?
Otherwise return the phone back to shop.
its very strong possability thats the case, if its that difficult then no probs guys, i just though there is a way to do it?
rim23 said:
its very strong possability thats the case, if its that difficult then no probs guys, i just though there is a way to do it?
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Nope.
Not possible.
So, erm, you have a stolen wildfire which has been simblocked and you want to know how to change the IMEI? Naughty!
Deep-Knight said:
IMO the IMEI cannot be change. If the phone is really blocked by your provider, ask there for unlocking. Maybe there is a stolen phone with nearly the same IMEI, and the did a mistake by entering the code ?
Otherwise return the phone back to shop.
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thanks a lot for everyone who tried to help, the handset is back to normal this morning, i contacted the provider and i was told it was accidentaly blocked due to a mistake.
all i wanted is to have a working phone, and help to get it to work not crap and abuse, for those users with less kind words all i have to say you let this site down.

[Q] Need advise URGENTLY!!!

Hello everyone,
Well, here I am again... Seems like the last question is too long or maybe too hard so, no one reply or give me some idea...
This one is easier... After over a month that my Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 can't use as a phone... I decided to call Samsung Service today and the Samsung engineer there told me that... because the phone that I have is the outside country phone so, when the operator knows that I use the phone that is not paid tax to import they cut off my signal that's why I can't use this S4 phone as a PHONE!!!
The Samsung engineer advise me that I need to change the board which will cost me about 6500 bahts and because my phone is not in warranty I have to pay another 1000 bahts for service, which means I have to pay about 243 US. Dollars for them...well let's say 245 US.Dollars...in case the currency change tomorrow...
The status of the phone is all unlock... Since the very first day that I bought the phone it can make call and connect 3G, can connect WiFi...can do anything this S4 phone supposed to do for me until the efs corrupted and imei and serial numbers changed... after I fix all the problem the phone works fine except can't make any call... said not registered on network...
So, my friends... please, advise... Do I really need to change the board(for 245 US.Dollars) to make the phone becomes a PHONE again or...there is another solution for this...(Maybe I should buy new phone...that's not Samsung...)
Is it true that...when your operator knows that you use the phone that's not for your country they will block your signal...?(I use prepaid phone...) I asked my operator they said it's the phone's problem...well the Samsung guy said it's the phone's problem also and the only way to fix it is to change the board...(Seriously???... :crying
I've ever use the phone that I bought from outside country before... It works fine... maybe because it never had imei problem...
Please, I need your opinion... tomorrow I'll go see the Samsung guy... :fingers-crossed:
Best regards,
Angel S.
666.NightAngel said:
Hello everyone,
Well, here I am again... Seems like the last question is too long or maybe too hard so, no one reply or give me some idea...
This one is easier... After over a month that my Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 can't use as a phone... I decided to call Samsung Service today and the Samsung engineer there told me that... because the phone that I have is the outside country phone so, when the operator knows that I use the phone that is not paid tax to import they cut off my signal that's why I can't use this S4 phone as a PHONE!!!
The Samsung engineer advise me that I need to change the board which will cost me about 6500 bahts and because my phone is not in warranty I have to pay another 1000 bahts for service, which means I have to pay about 243 US. Dollars for them...well let's say 245 US.Dollars...in case the currency change tomorrow...
The status of the phone is all unlock... Since the very first day that I bought the phone it can make call and connect 3G, can connect WiFi...can do anything this S4 phone supposed to do for me until the efs corrupted and imei and serial numbers changed... after I fix all the problem the phone works fine except can't make any call... said not registered on network...
So, my friends... please, advise... Do I really need to change the board(for 245 US.Dollars) to make the phone becomes a PHONE again or...there is another solution for this...(Maybe I should buy new phone...that's not Samsung...)
Is it true that...when your operator knows that you use the phone that's not for your country they will block your signal...?(I use prepaid phone...) I asked my operator they said it's the phone's problem...well the Samsung guy said it's the phone's problem also and the only way to fix it is to change the board...(Seriously???... :crying
I've ever use the phone that I bought from outside country before... It works fine... maybe because it never had imei problem...
Please, I need your opinion... tomorrow I'll go see the Samsung guy... :fingers-crossed:
Best regards,
Angel S.
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Sounds like a bogus story to me, bought my I9505 in Germany yesterday and use it without problems in the Netherlands. Connected to the T-Mobile network (data and speech). Maybe your phone (Imei) is listed as stolen and blocked from the networks.
Imei is clean...
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Sounds like a bogus story to me, bought my I9505 in Germany yesterday and use it without problems in the Netherlands. Connected to the T-Mobile network (data and speech). Maybe your phone (Imei) is listed as stolen and blocked from the networks.
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Hello there,
Nope... the imei is clean... because at first start I can use it... so, it's mine... I bought it new not second hand... so, not the imei I check on the web also...just in case but it's all clear...
Thank you
666.NightAngel said:
Hello there,
Nope... the imei is clean... because at first start I can use it... so, it's mine... I bought it new not second hand... so, not the imei I check on the web also...just in case but it's all clear...
Thank you
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So, turn it in for repair or request a new device. Should be covered by warranty, so no issue if you`re legit. Don`t go asking here how to change the Imei number or i`am going to report you to a moderator.
Do you understand English...?
gee2012 said:
So, turn it in for repair or request a new device. Should be covered by warranty, so no issue if you`re legit. Don`t go asking here how to change the Imei number or i`am going to report you to a moderator.
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I think I make myself clear enough... I posted in here 3 threads. All questions about how to fix my phone's problem. In those threads I told everyone that my phone has no warranty with Samsung... That's why I need some advise from people here...
This thread... is about... DO I REALLY NEED TO CHANGE THE BOARD? FOR FIXING MY PHONE'S PROBLEM...(CAN'T MAKE ANY CALL...) NOT HOW TO CHANGE IMEI...!!!!!
Can't you see?... DO YOU UNDERSTAND ENGLISH???...
I need your opinion... if you think there's no way I can fix the phone back to normal to make it can call in or out...then I will go to Samsung and said I give up... Just change the board no matter what it cost...
So what do you want from me huh???... Just read the thread carefully before point your finger at me... I REALLY HATE THAT!!!
666.NightAngel said:
I think I make myself clear enough... I posted in here 3 threads. All questions about how to fix my phone's problem. In those threads I told everyone that my phone has no warranty with Samsung... That's why I need some advise from people here...
This thread... is about... DO I REALLY NEED TO CHANGE THE BOARD? FOR FIXING MY PHONE'S PROBLEM...(CAN'T MAKE ANY CALL...) NOT HOW TO CHANGE IMEI...!!!!!
Can't you see?... DO YOU UNDERSTAND ENGLISH???...
I need your opinion... if you think there's no way I can fix the phone back to normal to make it can call in or out...then I will go to Samsung and said I give up... Just change the board no matter what it cost...
So what do you want from me huh???... Just read the thread carefully before point your finger at me... I REALLY HATE THAT!!!
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If you haven`t backed up your EFS folder and so cannot restore it then yes a new board is the only way to get it to work again. Here is a link about EFS http://www.google.nl/url?sa=t&rct=j...2dkJLSsPmgeBTBMgifxyhGA&bvm=bv.49641647,d.ZWU. There are many more links on Google.
Thank you...
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If you haven`t backed up your EFS folder and so cannot restore it then yes a new board is the only way to get it to work again. Here is a link about EFS http://www.google.nl/url?sa=t&rct=j...2dkJLSsPmgeBTBMgifxyhGA&bvm=bv.49641647,d.ZWU. There are many more links on Google.
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Ok...thanks for the link... and sorry for my temper... you have no idea how much stress I have, it's been over a month now that all I can do is searching through internet read thousands of threads and comments and here I am...only few steps to the goal...but I can't reach it...
So, please let me explain a little bit more of my situation...
The phone works... I can connect to internet. Use social app like whatsapp, line, facebook, twitter and many more... but can't make any call... the imei is also fine... when I dial *#06# it shows up my original imei... the serial number is fine...when I check the phone's status it shows the original S/N, The baseband is also shows in phone's status too... the signal bar is full most of the time...
So, the only thing is not fine is... I can't make any call...(even the signal is full...) that's all... when I dial number and make call it said "Not registered on network" I have the efs backup now. The good one...so, thank you for the link...actually I've ever tried that before but I guess it doesn't hurt to do it again...
Tomorrow I'll meet Samsung technician... to see what he can do...
Best regards,
Angel S.

6p Retail Mode

Hi All,
I have a nexus 6p in retail mode. I would like to know how to remove the retail mode. It doesnt allow me to access developer options to make changes to allow me to flash a standard rom. It has an option to enter the code to unlock retail but the huawei rep dont want to give the code as they want it to only be a demo.
Any help would be great.
Just a hunch... Did you happen to steal this phone in a retail store by any chance or bought it off from a sketchy person on craigslist? If you actually bought the phone from huawei online then you should ask for a replacement because of the software you were given with.
I bought it online now the person is uncontactable. Just my luck I guess. I tried flashing rom but need access to developer options. Huawei are no help.
zougy said:
I bought it online now the person is uncontactable. Just my luck I guess. I tried flashing rom but need access to developer options. Huawei are no help.
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Either you stole it or you've bought a stolen device. Either way the thing is probably useless anyway because the IMEI will have been reported and blacklisted.
What's weird I can still make phone calls on it. Just has a demo mode on it. If IMEI was blocked I wouldn't make phone calls?
zougy said:
What's weird I can still make phone calls on it. Just has a demo mode on it. If IMEI was blocked I wouldn't make phone calls?
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Demo mode is in the System UI Tuner.
I tried that but it's disabled. It's some other huawei overlay
Just a reminder. These "too good to be true" prices for the NP6 is as always too good to be true to buy for a cheap price. You should know that these phones can be purchased free online on the Google Play store, otherwise there's no logical explanation that you would buy the phone from that person.

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