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I have a dumb question.
If i lost my hd2 and i have insurr on the phone, I get a new one after paying the deductible. If i ever found the lost hd2 or somebody else found it what happens ?
is it rendered useless by tmobile or the guy that found it can still use it when he pops in his sim ?
thanks,
rancidm said:
I have a dumb question.
If i lost my hd2 and i have insurr on the phone, I get a new one after paying the deductible. If i ever found the lost hd2 or somebody else found it what happens ?
is it rendered useless by tmobile or the guy that found it can still use it when he pops in his sim ?
thanks,
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thats very subtle.
In the UK, I was told by my retailer that a lost phone can be blocked from accessing the network and that this was done as soon as a phone became an insurance write-off. I don't know what constitutes 'the network' in this case.
rancidm said:
I have a dumb question.
If i lost my hd2 and i have insurr on the phone, I get a new one after paying the deductible. If i ever found the lost hd2 or somebody else found it what happens ?
is it rendered useless by tmobile or the guy that found it can still use it when he pops in his sim ?
thanks,
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In the UK, the re-found phone now belongs to the insurance company.
Every network knows the IMEI numbers that are accessing their network. They will block any IMEI's that are reported lost or stolen and add it to the black list.
In the UK our phnes would be blacklisted as soon as reported lost or stolen by the networ operator, if you havent recieved your replacement there isa tiny chance th network may un-blacklist your phone but a ver small chance, and for using it in a different country erm im not telling you,............... lol
there is a site that for ~£2 can verify a phone by IMEI if is stolen.
there are some free sites also that can verify if the IMEI is blacklisted.
i think black list is international and it will not work any ware on this planet if blacklisted.
cedesmith said:
there is a site that for ~£2 can verify a phone by IMEI if is stolen.
there are some free sites also that can verify if the IMEI is blacklisted.
i think black list is international and it will not work any ware on this planet if blacklisted.
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The IMEI number is used by the GSM network to identify valid devices and therefore can be used to stop a stolen phone from accessing the network in that country. For example, if a mobile phone is stolen, the owner can call his or her network provider and instruct them to "ban" the phone using its IMEI number. This renders the phone useless in that country, whether or not the phone's SIM is changed. However, the phone can be used abroad.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Mobile_Equipment_Identity
Demon_man said:
The IMEI number is used by the GSM network to identify valid devices and therefore can be used to stop a stolen phone from accessing the network in that country. For example, if a mobile phone is stolen, the owner can call his or her network provider and instruct them to "ban" the phone using its IMEI number. This renders the phone useless in that country, whether or not the phone's SIM is changed. However, the phone can be used abroad.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Mobile_Equipment_Identity
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In other words, you can not claim the insurance without make a report to the police, then, that phone is blocked by the network(useless after that) and if all goes right you get a new one.
Just a question, does the insurance pay if you lost it? Or is just if is stolen?
A mobile insurance has many "If..."
xokos said:
In other words, you can not claim the insurance without make a report to the police, then, that phone is blocked by the network(useless after that) and if all goes right you get a new one.
Just a question, does the insurance pay if you lost it? Or is just if is stolen?
A mobile insurance has many "If..."
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I guess it would depend on what you are covered for, im covered with Virgin for anything, so even if i throw it at a wall drop down the toilet im covered i will get areplacement, my friend is only covered if its stolen so depends who you cover is with and what thre T&C's are.
cedesmith said:
i think black list is international and it will not work any ware on this planet if blacklisted.
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IMEI blacklists are only vaild in the country the phone was barred from. So it goes without saying you could take it to another countrys cellular network and use it with a different SIM.
Demon_man said:
if you havent recieved your replacement there isa tiny chance th network may un-blacklist your phone but a ver small chance
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It's impossible to unblock a blocked IMEI number, once it's been blocked it's usless in that country.
Kalavere said:
IMEI blacklists are only vaild in the country the phone was barred from. So it goes without saying you could take it to another countrys cellular network and use it with a different SIM.
It's impossible to unblock a blocked IMEI number, once it's been blocked it's usless in that country.
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not true i have had a vodafone phone that they blacklisted by somestupid reason i still had the contract and had upgraded and i got it un-blacklisted
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?
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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?
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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.
hi Devs, im from Philippines and my phone is from Canada.. My phone is at&t sgh-i337. I went to cellphone shop to unlock my phone and it was successful. My problem is when i go to settings>about phone>status, in the IMEI:UNKNOWN and IMEISV is 12. when i manually press the dialler *#06# it appears IMEI: 12/.. Is it normal? thank you for the anwsers..
No it is not normal. It sounds like they messed up your efs in the process of unlocking it.
It will probably work fine since your wireless service provider is not blocking the generic IMEI
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Red_81 said:
No it is not normal. It sounds like they messed up your efs in the process of unlocking it.
It will probably work fine since your wireless service provider is not blocking the generic IMEI
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-I Can receive text and calls. but the unknown thing makes me annoyed.. Is my s4 will get bricked if i will not fix the imei sir?
It won't be bricked.
If you move to another wireless carrier that chooses to block that generic IMEI then you will not have service until you get it repaired.
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.
Is there anyway to restore my IMEI number back? Bad restored caused it to go to 0 and now I can't connect to any networks.
alfadog77 said:
Is there anyway to restore my IMEI number back? Bad restored caused it to go to 0 and now I can't connect to any networks.
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Uffff. Didn't you do a backup of your imei? Thats the first thing i do when i buy a phone and then save it either in the cloud, and in my external hard drive. If you didnt then you will need one of those octopus boxes they sell to repair phones internal issues such as this.
Go to your provider who knows that you either own your phone or are making payments on time. You have the original box and it is written on that. There are also services that can do that for a fee remotely.
androiddiego said:
Go to your provider who knows that you either own your phone or are making payments on time. You have the original box and it is written on that. There are also services that can do that for a fee remotely.
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i talked with my provider and they said I could replace it under warranty, thanks.
i was on vacation but apparently I can still connect fine in the states with my imei number "0". weird it didn't work overseas.