Hi Xda
I had a problem with my phone due to a invalid bootloader installed.
I took my phone to a repair shop for a Jtag service which unbricked it (yay!) but now I have no IMEI.
In phone info it says: baseband version: unknown
Is there a way to restore it ? I have a TWRP backup from before the JTag and bootloader installation
It's a Rogers phone
Thanks for help !
Resolved by installing stock firmware from sammobile
tread lightly here
Be careful about asking to repair your IMEI number around here. The moderator of this forum ("zelendel") believes that it is illegal to fix IMEI numbers.
He wrong (analysis here), but of course it's his opinion (and false facts) that will get a thread closed.
redpilleatr said:
Be careful about asking to repair your IMEI number around here. The moderator of this forum ("zelendel") believes that it is illegal to fix IMEI numbers.
He wrong (analysis here), but of course it's his opinion (and false facts) that will get a thread closed.
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I think the mod feels that it is not illegal to fix your broken IMEI. It is illegal to change or spoof an IMEI. The moderator chooses to avoid the subject because where you have one who wants to fix, you will have another who wants to change.
In other words, a thread whose purpose is to fix a broken IMEI is likely going to be abused illegally, which is why the moderator chooses to avoid the subject altogether.
MaxGQC said:
Hi Xda
I had a problem with my phone due to a invalid bootloader installed.
I took my phone to a repair shop for a Jtag service which unbricked it (yay!) but now I have no IMEI.
In phone info it says: baseband version: unknown
Is there a way to restore it ? I have a TWRP backup from before the JTag and bootloader installation
It's a Rogers phone
Thanks for help !
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Baseband = modem, modem reads imei, try to install a modem via custom recovery if you're on AT&T or just feel like it. or if you have an I747M use Odin to flash a stock firmware of the appropriate bootloader (if you're on 4.3 use 4.3 for your carrier)
I put the AT&T part in there incase other people use the search function and find your thread.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 running S3Rx MJ2 bootloader MJB modem and it is smooth
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I think the mod feels that it is not illegal to fix your broken IMEI.
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No, actually the mod jailed a thread that did not state any reason whatsoever behind setting an IMEI number. Be it repair, or privacy.
shortydoggg said:
It is illegal to change or spoof an IMEI.
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Nonsense. We are not in Latvia, or the UK, where it actually is illegal, because IMEI blacklisting is the only tool they have against phone theft in those countries. XDA claims California as its legal jurisdiction and servers are on US soil.
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The moderator chooses to avoid the subject because where you have one who wants to fix, you will have another who wants to change.
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Changing is "fixing". You must change it to fix it.
Someone's underlying reason for changing the number setting could be to get back to the original number, or to get around their phone service being locked to an IMEI, or privacy. But intent is moot, because there is no such law to speak of in the US. We have people making up phantom laws, and moderators being fooled into believing it because they read it in google.
The thread I pointed to made a fool of the mod. The reason the thread was closed was to stop the embarrassment. Normally if someone wants to claim that something is illegal, there is a prohibition on the Cornell law site that they can point to. The absence of a prohibition means something is legal, so normally the opposition can't show proof that something is legal. But in this case, they can, because proposals for a prohibition were raised, and then dropped. There is proof that senate bill 3186 was dropped. The creator of that bill is making another attempt, but that's all it is.. an attempt. Yet another proposal just rotting away. Senators tend not to propose prohibitions that already exist.
After s.3186 died, they tried to recycle it in s.1070. Senate bill 1070 has been sitting idle for 3/4 of a year now.
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I should point out that people might want to write to their Congress person and ask them to kill senate bill 1070 (even though it looks like it's going nowhere).
At the moment, some phone providers in the US lock service plans to IMEI number, creating a need to be able to change IMEI numbers - not just for repair, but to use the phone service that's paid for. s.1070 seems to only allow changing IMEIs for "repair". And forget about privacy.. s.1070 makes no exception for those who need privacy, not to mention the environmental impact and cost of buying a new phone every time someone wants a different IMEI.
OK, redpilleatr
When I said that it is illegal to change or spoof an IMEI, I meant the moderator felt that way. I didn't say I did. I also read the bill. I see that I didn't make that clear.
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Changing is "fixing". You must change it to fix it.
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That's subjective to opinion.
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No, actually the mod jailed a thread that did not state any reason whatsoever behind setting an IMEI number. Be it repair, or privacy.
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Since a possible repair was not stated, and the possibility of changing existed, then yes, I see why he closed it. Not that it was necessarily the best option.
and finally,
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The thread I pointed to made a fool of the mod. The reason the thread was closed was to stop the embarrassment.
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That might be true because at least one thread that hard to miss, showing how to inject (or fix or change) the IMEI is still open, including links to the needed files, but no talk of it or tools were allowed in that other thread.
That's all I'm going to post here in this thread, because we'll be going back and forth forever. But you did make some very good points, despite forcing me to defend myself here. And yes, those related threads "are" very interesting.
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When I said that it is illegal to change or spoof an IMEI, I meant the moderator felt that way. I didn't say I did. I also read the bill. I see that I didn't make that clear.
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Sounds like the emporer has no clothes.
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Changing is "fixing". You must change it to fix it.
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That's subjective to opinion.
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Actually it's a matter of fact. It can be tested and verified whether or not the process for changing the IMEI back to the factory one is the same process for changing it to a wholly different number that's never been used before. It is therefore a fact.
E.g. the process of changing a tire on a car is the same whether you will use the car in a drive-by shooting, or whether you will take the car grocery shopping. Intent is orthogonal to the process.
Now how do you think the process for changing an IMEI changes based on intent for changing the number?
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Since a possible repair was not stated, and the possibility of changing existed, then yes, I see why he closed it. Not that it was necessarily the best option.
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As you point out, it's not a good idea to presume everyone has malicious intent with whatever they are doing, unless they state/prove harmless intent. It would be as if someone asks in a mechanics forum how to change their tire, and their thread gets locked because they did not state why they wanted to change the tire, so we assume they are going to use the car for vehicular homicide.
Why might you think Zelendel presumes malice? Does he close other threads where the OP does not state their intent for the fix?
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That might be true because at least one thread that hard to miss, showing how to inject (or fix or change) the IMEI is still open, including links to the needed files, but no talk of it or tools were allowed in that other thread.
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The problem of locked threads is obviously as widespread as the misconception about the law. Where can people actually go to discuss how to make legal repairs to their phones? I know the mods at androidforums.com are very misinformed and abusive with their neocon-driven power. Just search "imei change site:androidforums.com" and you find a huge number of locked threads with moderators incorrectly interpreting the law (I wonder if this is where xda mods are getting the misinformation). The shame of it is that when a thread is locked, no one can go back and point out the errors because - the censorship is so strong that we lose the benefit of balanced expression.
Usenet is perhaps the only place. It's a shame that with all the facts and detailed proof staring everyone in the face, the mods are still overpowered by a "senior" mod trying to enforce a non-existent law to block users from fixing/controlling their own property.
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we able to come up with a way to unlock . you'll find one way to sim unlock your phone here, only send your IMEI AND 10 UK POUND. but you'll have to pay for it via paypal.
AND FOR FIRST 3 WILL ONLY 5 UK POUND.
running USPL unlocked my phone for free.
Impressive, for a guy whom just posted 7 posts all around the forum regarding a 'key file', just 10 days agos.
Someone nuke his account, he does not deserve the privilege of posting here!
Give him a chance...
MaskedMarauder said:
Someone nuke his account, he does not deserve the privilege of posting here!
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Before he can cash on his discovery, let him offer a promo - i.e some free codes, say for 3 people, then he can market himself and profit if he wants.
Although, he will be defeating the objective of this forum, which I believe is not necessary profitering from knowledge, but providing something for the benefit of the community, then people willingly give you what they can afford if they find your solution helpful.
At least, that has been the case with all the other's efforts....pof, perjan, tom_codon, et.c to mention but a few.
Free Key File For Imei
OK I AM OFFERING some free KEY FILE FOR IMEI, for FIRST 3 people.
Your Phone Is O2
guerilladev said:
running USPL unlocked my phone for free.
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YOUR PHONE IS UNLOCKED BEFORE USE USPL.
AD10 said:
Before he can cash on his discovery, let him offer a promo - i.e some free codes, say for 3 people, then he can market himself and profit if he wants.
Although, he will be defeating the objective of this forum, which I believe is not necessary profitering from knowledge, but providing something for the benefit of the community, then people willingly give you what they can afford if they find your solution helpful.
At least, that has been the case with all the other's efforts....pof, perjan, tom_codon, et.c to mention but a few.
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Yeah he can make profit of his findings, but why for something we can get it done here for free, I unlocked my artemis for free, right here in this forum. no offence kingback, if every one reads the forum there is lot more anyone can do with patience, if kingback can offer better things he can get donations, if I can use what anyone offers and if it is working I'll be happy to pay for his time. Atleast this is I what think. and sorry if I offended any one.
Cheers
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OK I AM OFFERING some free KEY FILE FOR IMEI, for FIRST 3 people.
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So, i'm ok, let's try.
A+
Rifaa said:
Yeah he can make profit of his findings, but why for something we can get it done here for free,
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Sorry am I missing something? Where is there a free SIM unlock option available in this forum?
The program has been deleted but Pof says it works. Ask someone and they may have downloaded it.
Basically you run the program and it writes a file that you use with a MicroSD card to change the unlock code on your device to one you know the number of. You then put in a different network SIM and put in the unlock code. And it is unlocked. Apparently. All the OP is doing is using the program he downloaded off this forum to create the file you need and then selling it to you. Shame on him!
Ahhh that. I thought it didn't work, but have read to see it may have been understood, although I don't read any posts saying anyone unlocked their Artemis with it.
Odd how come it was there for days, but as soon as it was deciphered it has been removed.
It was removed at the request of the software's author.
Why delete a free tool? That would give the people that have downloaded it more power, and make it easier for them to make money off it..
I don't think Admin really had much choice, if I have read the posts properly it was a copyrighted program and the holders asked for it's removal.
Rifaa said:
Yeah he can make profit of his findings, but why for something we can get it done here for free, I unlocked my artemis for free, right here in this forum. no offence kingback, if every one reads the forum there is lot more anyone can do with patience, if kingback can offer better things he can get donations, if I can use what anyone offers and if it is working I'll be happy to pay for his time. Atleast this is I what think. and sorry if I offended any one.
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Rifaa - Where did you ghet yours unlocked for free ? Please provide the information then, so others can benefit. If you read my posting accurately, I am sure you will see I did not say people can't get it SIM unlocked for free.
I merely suggested that he make true his claim i.e by offering some free codes which in turn is ascertained by the beneficiaries and then state his terms...even if that is contrary to the objectives of this kind of forum.
unlocker didn't work...
as for now, nobody reported the tool actually worked! so be aware, the unlocker tool did not work so far. if someone is selling output based on the earlier posted unlocker, be a little bit skeptic before paying!
Maybe, if someone has the software, he/she could upload it to rapidshare?
there shouldn't be any problems with copyright or any other law...
I have it
But I am not going to upload it
SimLockTool_Artemis_Excalibur
could me someone explaine the following step for unloking device?
I have this but the instrucnions is not clear...
Or write me in PM.
Thanks in advance.
This is a warning to all members of xda-developers.
One member, Olipro, is charging £75 for his "secret" to "cheaply" unbrick a bricked phone.
You could do that. You could let him break the law and void your warranty. Or you could give HTC a call. That's exactly what I did this morning, and they have said my bricked HTC Touch is still under warranty, and not only will they fix it for FREE, providing they don't find out that I tried to load a cooked ROM, but they are actually sending someone out to collect it for free!
So if they don't find evidence that I tried to load a cooked ROM they'll fix it completely free, including returning it.
If they DO find that an "illegal" ROM has been loaded to it, they will charge me £50 and fix it.
How's THAT for excellent customer service? Even if they do find that I have tampered with it they will only charge £50, compared to Olipro's £75.
So let this be a warning to everyone. DO NOT PAY OLIPRO TO "FIX" YOUR BRICKED PHONE!
*BUMP* This is really important!
Should be stickied.
I find it really hard to belive Olipro would do that!
Even if he did, it is his right to charge you for a service. And because it's a free world with a free market, YOU have the option to go with one service or the other.
There's always the option of sending it back or trying to learn the unbrick procedure like Olipro did. ...not to mention the option of leaving it stock, untouched, if we are to speak about warranty issues.
seriously... Olipro has spurred many fronts in Phone customization... and for those of us without warranties and whatnot his price is kinda fair... hes not an organization that probably gets tax creds for shipping and fixing your **** ups...
As your phone is dead, you can always send it to me... You won't get anything back, nor will you get any money, but at least you'll sleep well knowing you've made a good donation to the cause...
CRCinAU said:
As your phone is dead, you can always send it to me... You won't get anything back, nor will you get any money, but at least you'll sleep well knowing you've made a good donation to the cause...
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How much to you charge for shipping?
EDIT: Leaving the thread open so oli can say his piece.
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This is a warning to all members of xda-developers.
One member, Olipro, is charging £75 for his "secret" to "cheaply" unbrick a bricked phone.
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Guinness costs money, it isn't free....
Demon X said:
This is a warning to all members of xda-developers.
One member, Olipro, is charging £75 for his "secret" to "cheaply" unbrick a bricked phone.
You could do that. You could let him break the law and void your warranty. Or you could give HTC a call. That's exactly what I did this morning, and they have said my bricked HTC Touch is still under warranty, and not only will they fix it for FREE, providing they don't find out that I tried to load a cooked ROM, but they are actually sending someone out to collect it for free!
So if they don't find evidence that I tried to load a cooked ROM they'll fix it completely free, including returning it.
If they DO find that an "illegal" ROM has been loaded to it, they will charge me £50 and fix it.
How's THAT for excellent customer service? Even if they do find that I have tampered with it they will only charge £50, compared to Olipro's £75.
So let this be a warning to everyone. DO NOT PAY OLIPRO TO "FIX" YOUR BRICKED PHONE!
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I see where you're coming from...but at the same time, I think Olipro charges 25 more than HTC because he'll be teaching you the secret to unlock your bricked phone...as opposed to HTC unlocking it once...
Now, if you like flashing ROMs, I'm pretty sure you're gonna end up bricking your phone one way or another, and everytime that happens, you're going to rely on Olipro's "secret" method to unlock your phone...now let's assume for the sake of the argument that you brick your phone twice in a month...that means that your total cost per fix is 12.50...not a bad deal, considering that it's kinda frustrating to find solutions online, even in a site as comprehensive and as superb as this one.
I agree with what was mentioned above...Olipro DOES have the right to present a bill for his services. After all, we're not communists...and after all, he IS sharing something that he learned by himself...you also have the right to NOT take him up on that offer. I seriously doubt that he'll take that against you anyway.
I also understand how it can be upsetting, specially after finding out that the manufacturer can fix it for free, provided that they don't find out about the ROM being touched. Nowadays, our li'l Elves and Elfins have become our constant companions...and like a good companion, I'd get seriously pissed too if my Elf/Elfin got bricked.
Sorry for the long-winded note...just my two cents. Anyway, good luck with your device =) Let us know what happens.
ps...by the way, if HTC themselves are gonna repair it, can you confirm to us (after they give you back your device) if they put in WM6.1? I know they are planning to release that on the Touch, and I was just wondering if they might install that on your device already.
Cheers!
JOKE OR DISCREDIT !!!
vivi
Firstly, how did you brick? Its pretty easy to not brick, and if you do, then you can fix it easily unless you ****ed it up by being a total idiot.
Secondly Flashing a cooked ROM or SPL or anything to your device constitutes breach of warranty, so although HTC said they'll do it for £50, they might just say **** you.
Lastly, you have no right to criticise him. He has made hacked SPL's for Many of the devices on XDA, and so loads of us are indebted to him. Plus, you made a grave mistake by opening this thread, because you are now going to feel an extremely intelligent guy raping you intellectually.
Btw, i like your thinking mrvanx
Rory
Do you blacklist service providers because there rates are more expensive than others?
Everyone has the option to shop where they want and pay what they are willing to pay for the service.
Belizibub said:
Do you blacklist service providers because there rates are more expensive than others?
Everyone has the option to shop where they want and pay what they are willing to pay for the service.
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I'd think it's more likely an idiot tax... After all, if you research what you're doing, and read things properly, then do things properly, then the chance of you bricking your device is very, very low...
If you're just too silly to read and want someone else to fix your screwups, then 75 quid is more than appropriate...
I just hope HTC does fix your phone, cuz if they don't, if I were Oli, I would let you hang in the dry with that paper weight for being an idiot
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I just hope HTC does fix your phone, cuz if they don't, if I were Oli, I would let you hang in the dry with that paper weight for being an idiot
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Esko if you'd read the original post, HTC IS going to fix his phone and they will ONLY charge him if they find evidence of tampering....
My 2 cents is: if its true that oli charges that price with a crash course in unbricking it might not be so bad.
But if he just unbricks your phone, he is charging an extortionate price! (in dutch: woekerprijs).
I find this strange because in the short time I've been here, I've seen many good posts by him! Olipro isnt someone I'd ask to unbrick my phone anyway I'd maybe ask him which posts i should read for my particular case.
Oh, I get it. It's perfectly fine to pay someone to teach you how to rob a bank and then rob a bank as many times as you want. I never knew that!
So, anyone here selling tutorials on how to rob a bank?
I was told during my conversation with HTC that custom ROMs in general are illegal - Thus this whole site isn't exactly innocent. But if no money is being made then HTC aren't going to take down the site. However, Olipro is SELLING custom ROMs. Excuse me, but where is he buying these copies of Windows Mobile and HTC's copyrighted software from in order to resell them?
As for my Touch, UPS came and collected it and it is now with HTC.
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Oh, I get it. It's perfectly fine to pay someone to teach you how to rob a bank and then rob a bank as many times as you want. I never knew that!
So, anyone here selling tutorials on how to rob a bank?
I was told during my conversation with HTC that custom ROMs in general are illegal - Thus this whole site isn't exactly innocent. But if no money is being made then HTC aren't going to take down the site. However, Olipro is SELLING custom ROMs. Excuse me, but where is he buying these copies of Windows Mobile and HTC's copyrighted software from in order to resell them?
As for my Touch, UPS came and collected it and it is now with HTC.
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Your logic is dumb and full of holes. Oli has done so much for the phone community and the fact that you would post on here about something like this proves that you don't think through things thoroughly.
Custom ROMS are not illegal, they are illegal if they include software that is not "free and open".
The problem you have is that you don't think for yourself. Instead of reading enough to un-brick your own device you pushed it to somebody else. Then, when HTC told you, "custom ROMS are illegal" you said, AHAH! XDA is partially at fault as well.
A better, more mature and more logical response would be to ask yourself why you didn't read enough to NOT brick your device to begin with.
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...Olipro is SELLING custom ROMs....
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If he was selling ROMs we would be VERY aware of it, as it happens he ISNT selling ROMs and I will VERY gladly stand by that statement.
I think the lesson to be learnt here is that quite clearly you didnt understand the risks of flashing your device, and obviously didnt prepare yourself for the consequences if it went wrong.
Nearly ALL veterans of this site have had a bad flash and it is one of the risks of freeing your device from the ROM on it. If you dont want to lose your device like this again, dont meddle with the software on it. Easy.
dude let me try to make it simple...maybe you'd understand that
its not illegal to put a custom rom even though it voids ur warranty
so the point im trying to make is WHY DID U COME TO THIS SITE if U DIDNT WANT TO PUT CUSTOM ROMS? is this a site where u can get free sex??? no .. the only reason any one comes here is to better their device , to make it more usable and sometimes to LEARN how to add your personal touches to it..and if something goes wrong its not any one elses fault except your own .. if you try to fix it and fail then you have to options ... either get some one from here to help you out or go the the manufacturer and try to get them to do the repair ..
if the former is the case (i suppose its same with the latter aswell) the price they would charge is upto them ....even if oli charges you 150$ for unbricking your phone its still less than the 300-800$ DEAD PAPER WEIGHT you would have cos of your stupidity !!!!
see how simple it is!! now go **** ur self!
Bit more heated than it needs to be, this..
I'm not sure there's a debate to have. Some noob people would 'brick themselves' (as we say in UK) if they bricked their phone and be frightened to touch it and make it worse. If someone's offering to do it for them for a fee, seems simple enough to me.
The 'noone need flash their phone in the first place' debate is irrelevant really. Someone just needn't use such a service if they don't want to. It's quite debrickable if you want to do it. Someone can do it for you if you're too nervous after that first ****-up.
Still not sure why a debate's sprung up.
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Your logic is dumb and full of holes. Oli has done so much for the phone community and the fact that you would post on here about something like this proves that you don't think through things thoroughly.
Custom ROMS are not illegal, they are illegal if they include software that is not "free and open".
The problem you have is that you don't think for yourself. Instead of reading enough to un-brick your own device you pushed it to somebody else. Then, when HTC told you, "custom ROMS are illegal" you said, AHAH! XDA is partially at fault as well.
A better, more mature and more logical response would be to ask yourself why you didn't read enough to NOT brick your device to begin with.
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Custom ROMs are illegal. M$ just has the common sense to not take down this site and destroy what little image it has.
Olipro is perfectly justified in what he does. He doesn't owe it to you to fix your problems.
Hi all,
I have a Desire Z, but I need to change my imei number.
No, my cellphone isn't stolen or something like that.
Can somebody please help me?
Thanks
Just curious, but if you can explain the situation as to why you need to change the imei, we can maybe better assist you in some alternative to achieve whatever goal you hope to achieve in the process.
If you'd rather not specify then I don't think much info has been released on "straight forward" imei changing.
Is this not illeagle anyway?
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Is this not illeagle anyway?
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IMEI burning/cloning is indeed illegal and I believe it's illegal to talk about on XDA.
This is illegal and not permitted on xda per rule 9
Well this post is regarding refurbished htc m8:
yesterday i bought my 2nd m8 from online...seller used it 3-4 months..it was quite new so there was very chance of being refurbished..the written marks on backside revealed its sprint variant..bt inside it was global..as it was quite ok i bought it..now what confused me was is it a global motherboard inside sprint casing or real sprint with modified rom? It was running kitkat 4.4.4 with no update as its common for refurbished..so i went through xda and found out a way..set was with s off and super cid..so couldnt recognise carrier from cid..then i checked mid and it revealed t mobile..so actually it was a tmob motherboard inside sprint casing..luckily tmob is gsm supported..so i changed the mid to global/europe..unlocked bootloader...downloaded stock rom and flashed from external sd with hboot..then i got all official updates from htc and my set is running marshmallow fluently..no network issue..everythinfmg fine nd battery backup increased..thats all..everything is available in xda..i think this post will be helpful for my bangladeshi brothers specially as lots of refurbished htc are sold here...thanx
Your post has many poorly based assumptions, and short on details, so I don't see how this can help anyone much at all. I appreciate the fact you are trying to convey some useful information to others. But the information is your post is missing a number of critical facts, and has some incompletely logic.
MID and CID are easily modified. You can't reliably assume the version (from the factory) by looking at the MID (although it can be a clue, along with looking at other things). Especially, if you know the phone has been modified (and possibly even had the back cover replaced) you need to look at more than the MID. You need to also look at the product ID (which I've never seen modified). The product ID for T-Mob (and a number of other "GSM" variants is m8_ul. Sprint would be m8_whl.
In your case, it looks like you had an incorrect or incomplete path of logic, and just got lucky. Others reading your post may not be so lucky. In fact, the info given in your post can even be dangerous. If someone with a Sprint variant were to flash a GSM RUU or firmware (with modified CID) this can result in a permanent radio brick.
The best way for an inexperienced user seeking to update or "debrand" a used/refurbished M8; is to do fastboot getvar all, and post the results (deleting IMEI and serial number before posting). That way, experienced "helpers" here can examine the device details, and provide the most correct, and safest way to proceed.
Additionally, if your intent is to help others, the best way to do so is to provide specific details as to what exact files you used (file names, links) and what guides or other threads you used (again, with links). Otherwise, its just a bunch of vague statements, which really don't add any value to what is already posted and available on this forum. Plus, you should really take the time to type proper sentences and paragraphs, with correct punctuation, spelling, and capitalization. A post written like a Twitter post just makes it hard to read, and hard to follow. Which pretty much defeats the purpose, doesn't it?
This advice may sounds harsh. But I'm just speaking constructively here. If your intent is to continue contribute to XDA, we welcome that. But the best way for you to contribute, is to have your facts straight, and post in a cohesive, understandable, and readable manner.
Sorry it was my mistake...first of all thaks alot for your valuable advice..i tried the ways in my way with taking lots of risk..i dont want anyone to risk there mobile..i just wanted to share my experience...infact its my first post...sorry for my fault..bt my logic was usually sprint set doesnt support 3g band in my country..as my previous one was sprint m8..in my recent m8 network was ok..so i guessed it may be a gsm set..that encouraged me of taking risk..and i also found a link in xda where from imei carrier branding could be identified..and there i found its mentioning tmobile..bt to avoid risk i changed the mid to global..though it was risky i know..i made this post just to give a clue if anyone ever suffers from updating there refurbished m8..and sorry for my language...due to busy life i thought it will be better to write in short rather not writing it..and thaks alot for your correction..i am really honored..i thought my post may go unnoticed!!
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due to busy life i thought it will be better to write in short rather not writing it.
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It doesn't take any more effort of time to type/post properly.
Everyone's life is busy.
Ok..next time i will try to write taking adequate time..thanks alot for your advice.
hi..how are you? hope fine. i m facing a problem with a htc m8..it has no bootloader. i tried many combinations bt doesnt work..is there any way to flash bootloader?never faced this before.thanx
dr.estiack said:
hi..how are you? hope fine. i m facing a problem with a htc m8..it has no bootloader. i tried many combinations bt doesnt work..is there any way to flash bootloader?never faced this before.thanx
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You've posted the same questions to 5 or 6 different threads now. This is against forum rules, as it clutters up the forum, and just confuses those trying to help you. It won't get you an answer any faster. Just stick to one thread.
So I got a great deal from sprint about half off a S20u And I jumped thinking I'd be able to root it. it's already been 30 days and I'm going to return the device since I thought it would be able to be rooted. will a root ever be available. What device can I purchase from a US carrier that is able to be rooted and remove the bloat.
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So I got a great deal from sprint about half off a S20u And I jumped thinking I'd be able to root it. it's already been 30 days and I'm going to return the device since I thought it would be able to be rooted. will a root ever be available. What device can I purchase from a US carrier that is able to be rooted and remove the bloat.
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Don't hold your breath waiting for Samsung to offer an unlocked bootloader on any US variants. There are no US Carrier Branded or US Unbranded devices which can be unlocked. If you want no bloatware then the US Unbranded device is an option but if you need root you'll have to consider a Snapdragon International or Exynos Global variant. On these devices Carrier Aggregation and Warranty Repair would be challenging at best.
Dose one plus make devices that ship with unlockable bootloader?
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Dose one plus make devices that ship with unlockable bootloader?
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OnePlus 7 and 8 have bootloaders which can be unlocked.
Root
bman55 said:
So I got a great deal from sprint about half off a S20u And I jumped thinking I'd be able to root it. it's already been 30 days and I'm going to return the device since I thought it would be able to be rooted. will a root ever be available. What device can I purchase from a US carrier that is able to be rooted and remove the bloat.
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Will the bootloader be unlocked in the future, is that a possibility, haven't been on the forums in 7-8 years. This phone is incredible, but the bloatware makes it useless kills battery can't disable apps. Someone help im over 30 days and don't know if I wanna return. I'm paying $15USD/MONTH FOR 18 MONTHS with buyout for $250USD so it's quite an offer to refuse. But I need root access and a custom rom on THIS baby!
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Will the bootloader be unlocked in the future, is that a possibility, haven't been on the forums in 7-8 years. This phone is incredible, but the bloatware makes it useless kills battery can't disable apps. Someone help im over 30 days and don't know if I wanna return. I'm paying $15USD/MONTH FOR 18 MONTHS with buyout for $250USD so it's quite an offer to refuse. But I need root access and a custom rom on THIS baby!
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The only one who can answer this is a well placed Samsung Executive, certainly not a CSR. No one has a crystal ball in this regard but I doubt it's going to happen anytime soon. Bloatware is the downside when you acquire a Carrier Branded Device and the $$$ you saved lose their value in the long run. Nowadays most carriers offer decent pricing on month to month prepaid without a long term commitment. Better off IMHO to wait a few months for price drops and feedback before purchasing any device. Saving a couple hundred on a smartphone you really weren't suited for doesn't add up.
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Will the bootloader be unlocked in the future, is that a possibility, haven't been on the forums in 7-8 years. This phone is incredible, but the bloatware makes it useless kills battery can't disable apps. Someone help im over 30 days and don't know if I wanna return. I'm paying $15USD/MONTH FOR 18 MONTHS with buyout for $250USD so it's quite an offer to refuse. But I need root access and a custom rom on THIS baby!
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who ever said it wasnt possible?
Can you post some links or not.
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Can you post some links or not.
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if i could i would have already.. not my method and for other reasons im not posting any info on it at this time
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if i could i would have already.. not my method and for other reasons im not posting any info on it at this time
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gavilan2010 said:
Can you post some links or not.
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elliwigy said:
who ever said it wasnt possible?
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What carrier is this?
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What carrier is this?
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sprint/tmobile
I have an unlocked S20 G981U, TMK (Metro mobile). My security update is still June 1st! Seriously?? What am I supposed to do with this? I can't root it, I haven't gotten updates. WTH is going on?
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if i could i would have already.. not my method and for other reasons im not posting any info on it at this time
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So, your entire post was to show YOU have root, but not to provide any information at all on how you did it...when OP (and others, myself included) would like to know how it's done?
....thanks for nothing...
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So, your entire post was to show YOU have root, but not to provide any information at all on how you did it...when OP (and others, myself included) would like to know how it's done?
....thanks for nothing...
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Well, it answers the OPs question, if it's legit.
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So, your entire post was to show YOU have root, but not to provide any information at all on how you did it...when OP (and others, myself included) would like to know how it's done?
....thanks for nothing...
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point is to show its absolutely possible. And I cannot post something that A, isnt my method to post and B, its not allowed to be posted on xda. So take it how you want doesnt matter to me.
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So, your entire post was to show YOU have root, but not to provide any information at all on how you did it...when OP (and others, myself included) would like to know how it's done?
....thanks for nothing...
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Wow. Disrespecting elliwigy is not good. That guy has provided things for the public in the past and thats how you do him? Its because of people like you that xda gets tainted. Hell I wouldn't release it.
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ITS NOT HIS WORK TO SHARE!! READ
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Wow. Disrespecting elliwigy is not good. That guy has provided things for the public in the past and thats how you do him? Its because of people like you that xda gets tainted. Hell I wouldn't release it.
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ITS NOT HIS WORK TO SHARE!! READ
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Who are you, his girlfriend? Go away.
To me it just seemed like a post bragging about him having root when others can't get it and obviously wanna know to do so. But if he can't or won't share how he achieved it, then whatever...it is what it is. But nowhere did I see him say he needed you to defend him, especially AFTER he already responded.
I'm done with the topic now though... moving on...
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Who are you, his girlfriend? Go away.
To me it just seemed like a post bragging about him having root when others can't get it and obviously wanna know to do so. But if he can't or won't share how he achieved it, then whatever...it is what it is. But nowhere did I see him say he needed you to defend him, especially AFTER he already responded.
I'm done with the topic now though... moving on...
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Who are you, his girlfriend? Go away.
To me it just seemed like a post bragging about him having root when others can't get it and obviously wanna know to do so. But if he can't or won't share how he achieved it, then whatever...it is what it is. But nowhere did I see him say he needed you to defend him, especially AFTER he already responded.
I'm done with the topic now though... moving on...
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just because someone achieves something and let ppl know it is possible but cant provide details for understandable reasons such rules is not in any way bragging about anything.
I dont make the rules on here, in fact I support the rules and enforce them even considering I am a moderator.
Just because someone doesn't want to tell you details (because its simply not allowed) doesn't give you the right to judge people and post negatively about them in public. If you have any issues with me or anyone else I suggest you send them a PM next time.
Showing people that it is possible gives hope to those who feel it is imppssible and hopefully encourages them to keep at it.
I have no reason to lie to anyone and as you can tell uf you did any research on my past activities/posts you should see that every time I achieved root I posted freely to XDA so everyone could take advantage of it. So hopefully you understand if I could post publicly I would have already done so.
I did try to help people out and had them PM me and was advised not to do so even via PM because it is a paid service of which selling these types of services are not allowed on XDA. It is a paid service because the means to unlock the bootloader requires a purchase from a third party. There is no way to provide a "free" method as well as said service is device specific so there is no universal method and each unlock is tied to one device.
Think of it similar to those websites that offer sim unlocks. They are paid services tailored to one specific device. Paid services are not allowed on XDA since typically people use these methods to profit and in the past there have been a number of shady schemes hence why rules were formulated.
I hope this clears things up and you refrain from name calling and negatice remarks to people such as your last comment I quoted.
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Who are you, his girlfriend? Go away.
To me it just seemed like a post bragging about him having root when others can't get it and obviously wanna know to do so. But if he can't or won't share how he achieved it, then whatever...it is what it is. But nowhere did I see him say he needed you to defend him, especially AFTER he already responded.
I'm done with the topic now though... moving on...
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Instead of complaining take the initiative and hit someone up on telegram that you know has done this and im sure they would be glad to guide you too the proper place. Like elliwigy said it’s against xda rules to post such stuff here so why complain about it here. There are threads in s10 and s20 threads with people posting stuff for US unlocked bootloader phones. Hit those people up on telegram or outside of xda because people want too abide by the rules of xda and xda does not want this stuff posted on their forums.
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