i have my one v stolen. is there anyway i can disable it permanently? i have all the serials and all. if i can't enjoy it i hope they cant too. thanks
do a police complain by giving serials and all atleast when he/she will access it with a new number , they will trace the location
demoniacs said:
i have my one v stolen. is there anyway i can disable it permanently? i have all the serials and all. if i can't enjoy it i hope they cant too. thanks
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I had complained to the police
And I got my Nokia back
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If it has a sim,go to the sim company and tell them to block it.or the thieves will use the net on it and you'll get a massive bill.then lodge a complaint(FIR) with the police giving the IMEI no.(it is used to track the phone). the copy of the FIR along with the copy of the phone purchase receipt and the application to block the sim is to be submitted to the sim company.
thanks for the inputs guys unfortunately the police in my country is so technologically challenged. they just laugh at you when you file a complain regarding lost phone
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I have an O2 orbit.
I paid through the nose for it (on ebaY) and I'm getting a lot of hassle (its certainly stolen or contract blocked).
Is there any way to change the IMEI number so that I can use it again, using a different network sim? Or an unblock facility?
Also I dont know about this but as its a multi-use phone, could you still use the phone as a non-cell PDA once its blocked from the network? I know that some phones are completely dead once barred but then their only use is for a phone anyway. Is it the same for PDA phones? Like having it on flight mode? Or does it brick up as well?
Thanks.
edit: BTW Is there any way to check an IMEI number remotely to see if its blacklisted before buying on ebay?
deaddavey1 said:
Is there any way to change the IMEI number so that when I report the phone lost (Its insured of course), I can still use that phone as a backup later using a different network sim? Or an unblock facility?
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Are you trying to cheat the insurance? If the phone is to be 'broken', how do you reckon it will work on a different network sim?
Anyway, changing IMEI is possible but illegal, and theoritically, it can be traced if not done carefully. Search for the IMEI il-legal statement by VJ in this forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=276851&highlight=IMEI
Anyway, the PDA feature will still work as long as you don't stick in a SIM.
DeadDavy, whilst I realise your frustration what you are talking about is both insurance fraud and it is illegal to change the IMEI.
This is an open forum and not for that kind of talk. Please don't post anything more on the subject as it could bring this forum into disrepute.
i read that post and understand its illegal. But so is selling dodgy phones. I only want to change it to one of my old buggered phones imei's.
I alternatively could claim it lost soon on my insurance. Thats illegal as well. But with my first choice no one loses out. I just paid a lot of money for a paperweight.
ok thanks. no more posts on subject.
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ok thanks. no more posts on subject.
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I presume you have exhausted all the "normal "channels to get your money back, e.g raised a dispute with eBay? Or did the scally close their account?
Edit:- just found this
http://reviews.ebay.co.uk/A-database-of-stolen-mobile-phones-CheckMEND_W0QQugidZ10000000004188075
Dunno how effective it is though.
Hi. Somebody stolen my HTC Desire. How can I block it using IMEI. If it is already locked, is it international? I want to block it completely so that somebody can no longer use the phone. If it is possible to brick it remotely i would really appreciate it... I reported this to HTC but can't since it requires serial number that can be found on the phone itself. I worked hard just to buy it. Please do me a favor. please... i have been crying all day because of it. Please tell me how? I got the box with me... Thanks...
First of all, stop crying.
Second, the IMEI is (at least on mine) also on the box.
Third, report it to the police and hope they find it.
That is all you can do. Sorry for your loss and I hope you/they find it. I know about a case when an iPhone was stolen and was returned to the owner in like a month. So lets hope for the best.
Moved to Q&A as not development.
Second, stop crying, as said above. There's nothing we can do now it's gone, but the serial number is on the white sticker on the box, and begins HT99xxxxxxxx usually.
Report the theft to the police, and get it recorded. To block the IMEI, you will need to tell your network.
Was the SIM in the phone when it happened? If so, you NEED to tell your network ASAP, as you are liable for all calls made until you tell them and they cancel the SIM. They can bar the IMEI when you call.
As for it being international, there's no one database for this, so the phone may be usable outwith the country, but you likely won't get it back.
Did you install WaveSecure or anything like that on it? That would let you track it using the GPS and wipe the data.
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Phone your network now if not already done
It's for situations like this that i would really appreciate if HTC gave us the new SenseUI and give us access to to the webpage as well...
Thanks for transferring the thread. Here's in Philippines, the cost of HTC Desire is expensive especially for my type of job. I can't really help it but cry. Maybe its just natural for a typical woman eh? Sigh... Can't even sleep. Well, my sim is just a prepaid. And I have not installed WaveSecure or anything else. When I realised that my phone is missing, I can no longer call it. It may have been shut down already. Got my EMEI now from the box. Now I don't know what to do from here. Maybe reporting this to HTC would help?
I don't think HTC can help, I just know you should call
1. your mobile operator
2. police
and let it go. If it comes back, great. If not, you'll get another one, even better one
Are you insured ? In Denmark we have a household insurance that covers thefts like this ?
The worst part is the data and accounts that someone else has access to now. I suggest changing your gmail/google passwords as well as long in to google checkout and remove any existing credit cards
Likewise - try calling your insurance company - just might be lucky and they will cover it ?
/Smirge
Hi,
I just lost my DHD, just as my husband and i were about to root both of ours this weekend!
We have obviously informed insurers, blocked the sim etc..
My question is this; If someone finds the phone, and roots it, will the insurance company still be able to track it via the IMEI or something??
They said they would put a 'block' on the phone, does this mean just the sim or the actual phone?
After building up to rooting our phones, I'm now thinking if someone finds mine and roots it they will get a free DHD at my expense :-(
Thanks
the IMEI won't be changed by rooting it
so if someone found it, and they checked the IMEI it should come up as lost/stolen
but of course that relies on someone checking the IMEI in the first place
thanks +1 maatsby
so the IMEI is a physical thing on the phone?
So basically, if someone found my phone, rooted it, used their own sim, there is no way for the insurance/ police/ provider to track the phone down?? (unless the IMEI is submitted and checked)
You're close...what happens is if an insurance company 'blocks' the phone they actually put the IMEI number into a blacklist for this country, that means if someone turns the phone on it will be emergency calls only...the phones radio(how it gets signal) will still work although blocked and the cell tower nearest to it will track its location should anyone be tracing that IMEI.....
So....no ones getting a free phone , although that doesn't stop it becoming spares I'm afraid...
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I can confirm that!
My Dad's phone (rooted DHD) was stolen from him last year.
We reported it (in my country we report stolen phones to the provider company who reports it to the general security department).
We gave them the IMEI.
In less than two months they were able to track it down. They contacted us and we got the phone back!
I wish u all the luck in finding yours! Cheers..
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Thanks for the info everyone!
hello, iv bought a unwanted upgrade of ebay,, its barred, would flashing a rom solve this
You have to be more specific ! This info is not enough !
What's wrong exactly ?
MarcelHofs said:
You have to be more specific ! This info is not enough !
What's wrong exactly ?
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well it boot up i cant get no signal wifi works, its on three network, i contact three and they started asking me all questions about were i got it from, i hanged up in case its stolen, or think maybe the bill was not paid
I assume that you put in your own sim and that you payed the bills ? And WiFi should work even without a simcard !
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I assume that you put in your own sim and that you payed the bills ? And WiFi should work even without a simcard !
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yes i put my own sim in which is also on 3 network, i did have another one x but monday i dropped it off 7 floors of scaffolding, i nearly cried, ill just take it in to the three shop tomorrow, can they take the phone off me which is what im worried about, the person has closed the ebay account aswell that will teach me. might just try flashing a rom anyway got nothing to loos
Hmm that's a damn shame ! Good luck on rooting, need help ? Just ask here ....
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Hmm that's a damn shame ! Good luck on rooting, need help ? Just ask here ....
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ok thanks
Sounds like you bought a stolen phone and the imei is blocked
No ROM flashing will sort that out, unfortunately. It's barred in the country you're in. It should work in other countries, but I reckon you've been fleeced with that one, I'm afraid.
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Michealtbh said:
Sounds like you bought a stolen phone and the imei is blocked
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Never experienced something like this, i'm in the dark here .....
Might be worth ringing 3 to see if they can do anything, but potentially the block will be the police block that permanently kills the phone.
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Sadly this is the danger of buying phones via eBay and other online auction sites.
My advice is to file a dispute with PayPal (please tell us you paid via PayPal) to recover you money. Take the handset to your local police station and inform them of the situation and ask for a reference number, use this as your PayPal proof.
You will get your money back via PayPal and if the police cannot trace the original owner you should also be entitled to the handset if it was reported as lost, not stolen.
AFAIK IMEI bans cannot be reversed normally.
Always ask the seller of handsets on eBay for the IMEI so you can check that against blacklists. If the seller will not provide it, its stolen.
You can verify the info sellers provide using this service --> http://www.checkmend.com/uk/
Sadly thats all the advice we can offer. Talk and discussions on how to circumvent IMEI bans and changing of IMEI's is strictly prohibited and illegal in many countries.
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Never experienced something like this, i'm in the dark here .....
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well not all lost, iv thought i would follow a youtube vid on dismantling and try my broken one x motherboard in it and yeeeee :laugh: :laugh:and don't know how but its working. the volume up doesn't work but i can live with that so i have a nice new lcd and housing bit expensive but at least not a total loss,,,thanks for your replies anyway, iv just started to get into this flashing roms and that about a month ago god its addictive, all you lot on her do a great job and good info, anyway enuff of my waffle its not facebook,,lol
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hello, iv bought a unwanted upgrade of ebay,, its barred, would flashing a rom solve this
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Sounds like you bought a stolen phone, go through the eBay procedure for a refund.
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Sounds like you bought a stolen phone, go through the eBay procedure for a refund.
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Yes this is the best option for you, ebay will refund you and they will be held responsible about the fraudulent seller. (especially if it was covered by ebay buyer protection)
Does anyone know how to track the original owner of the phone by the serial or imei? or any other information I can get off the phone.
pr0cl1v1ty said:
Does anyone know how to track the original owner of the phone by the serial or imei? or any other information I can get off the phone.
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Google mostly or call tmobile saying you found a device that you are willingly wanting to send back to owner for it is "his property" im sure theyll get you connected somehow.
Or get the police involved if you have the text messages still of him stating that he will meet up (make sure it was a public place cause they have cameras so they can see the trade and show his face that it was he who sold it)
And then you can get your money or you could even get him jailtime...
I'm a consultant... ask me anything... I'll run away.
It's best to call the telco. and report it found -- or go to the nearest police station and do the same. They'll keep it in holding until it's claimed.
Any phone in possession can be tracked without having apps installed (police backdoor). The original owner, on the other hand, can track it if they have remote apps installed or properly configured the apps to do so. Don't hold onto a hot item, as you can be held liable, even if some other guy gave you the phone.
The easiest way I have found is calling the contacts on the phone hopefully finding one that outright says "mom brother, father, etc"
Ive returned two phones this way. If its locked do what the others have said and turn into police
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I'm Confused Here
Did you buy a stolen phone, or find one that someone has lost?
He probably bought a phone that worked fine and then got blacklisted and is now trying to bring vengeance upon the owner.
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