Do the Qualcomm NV Tools work with this phone? If not, is there something similar out there?
I'm not sure if my difficulties are because I am trying to use it through Virtualbox with USB pass-through, because this phone is more locked down, or if it is just incompatible. The issue I'm seeing is that no COM port is showing up.
I am using the stock rom with a locked bootloader. None of the mmi codes for entering diag mode do anything.
Any clues?
Thank you.
jstrunk said:
Do the Qualcomm NV Tools work with this phone? If not, is there something similar out there?
I'm not sure if my difficulties are because I am trying to use it through Virtualbox with USB pass-through, because this phone is more locked down, or if it is just incompatible. The issue I'm seeing is that no COM port is showing up.
I am using the stock rom with a locked bootloader. None of the mmi codes for entering diag mode do anything.
Any clues?
Thank you.
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What are you trying to accomplish?
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What are you trying to accomplish?
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I'm sure it's exactly as you fear: modify the IMEI.
It is not illegal here in Chile much to my surprise. I learned this when I called the police to report a second hand phone I had just purchased getting IMEI blocked. The most common reason for the lock is that the original customer bought it under contract and stopped paying their bills. The incorruptible policeman told me to take it to a mobile phone tech support shop to get it unblocked. I like to fool around with this kind of thing, so I figured I'd try it myself.
Thank you.
If it makes any difference, I went to the carrier today to turn the phone in in case it was stolen. They confirmed that the IMEI was blocked due to non-payment and handed the phone back to me.
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I recently purchased a Samsung Galaxy S II T989 off of craigslist. It was described as Brand New, and came with box and all original accessories, etc. Still had screen protectors and everything on it, so i assumed i would have no problems. I am using AT&T and wanting to unlock it so that i wouldn't have to switch carriers. I paid a pretty reputable website 25$ for the unlock code, which i received and entered as directed.
I attempted to enter my SIM and i get an invalid SIM message. I called Samsung to figure it out and they had me send them the phone. They received it and inspected it to ensure nothing was wrong. They then tested the IMEI which came back as a black-listed phone, but would not disclose the reason.
So t-mobile will offer me no help what so ever, nor will samsung. I try calling the *#7465625# number to test if the phone is unlocked, but i get an error message stating "The process com.android.phone has stopped unexpectedly" and i have only one option which is force quit. I used the factory reset option a couple times to see if this helped at all, and got nothing.
I only have experience with iphones, so i really know nothing about the android OS. I've heard a lot about "rooting" and such for the unlock but it's like a whole different language for me. I think i could do it, but it's what i would need to do afterward that is really of concern to me. If anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated. This phone has just been sitting in my drawer for the past month because i have absolutely no idea what to do. I only want legal advice, please dont ask me to do something illegal or thread will be closed, again.
** For The Mods. I wish to do NOTHING illegal with this phone. I only want it to work with a carrier, and Unlocking is not illegal.
If the phone is blacklisted, it won't be a usable phone. It won't connect to networks because the IMEI is bad.
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T-Mobile blocked the IMEI for their network, and possibly their smaller networks. But that does not mean it can't be used on AT&T's network or any other GSM network. I see ton's of people on ebay selling black listed T989's that can be used on any GSM network, just not t-mobile's. I just need guidance on how it can be done, legally of course.
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I recently purchased a Samsung Galaxy S II T989 off of craigslist. It was described as Brand New, and came with box and all original accessories, etc. Still had screen protectors and everything on it, so i assumed i would have no problems. I am using AT&T and wanting to unlock it so that i wouldn't have to switch carriers. I paid a pretty reputable website 25$ for the unlock code, which i received and entered as directed.
I attempted to enter my SIM and i get an invalid SIM message. I called Samsung to figure it out and they had me send them the phone. They received it and inspected it to ensure nothing was wrong. They then tested the IMEI which came back as a black-listed phone, but would not disclose the reason.
So t-mobile will offer me no help what so ever, nor will samsung. I try calling the *#7465625# number to test if the phone is unlocked, but i get an error message stating "The process com.android.phone has stopped unexpectedly" and i have only one option which is force quit. I used the factory reset option a couple times to see if this helped at all, and got nothing.
I only have experience with iphones, so i really know nothing about the android OS. I've heard a lot about "rooting" and such for the unlock but it's like a whole different language for me. I think i could do it, but it's what i would need to do afterward that is really of concern to me. If anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated. This phone has just been sitting in my drawer for the past month because i have absolutely no idea what to do. I only want legal advice, please dont ask me to do something illegal or thread will be closed, again.
** For The Mods. I wish to do NOTHING illegal with this phone. I only want it to work with a carrier, and Unlocking is not illegal.
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That's the problem right there.
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That's the problem right there.
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I am well aware of the problem. I am seeking the solution
Hi, first post here. I need help unlocking my Samsung Galaxy S2.
Details of the phone:
Android Version 2.3.7
Baseband version: I9100UMKG2
Kernel version
2.6.35.7-g1e46077
[email protected]#1
Mod Version
CyanogenMod-7.1.0-GalaxyS2
Build Number
GWK74
IMEI:
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So, I went to an unlocking place in London, were they used all kinds of software that would supposedly unlock it, but it didnt work on any different carrier other that the one I have it on. I have a plan on TELCEL from Mexico for 18 months. I tried a second place and they still couldnt do it, even with the Samsung Software. So I rooted it, flashed it, and put CyanogenMod in it, and downloaded two apps that supposedly unlock it, one was the app done by ChainFire, and the other one by helroz. The chainfire app couldnt find the code! Helroz did nothing after it restarted. Also, I tried putting a code but only twice, so the phone still works fine and has chances for the unlock left, I believe.
One important thing to note is that with the old software that came with the code it wouldnt even as for an unlock code, but after rooting and putting cyanogen mod in it, it asks for an unlock code. Thats basically all ive done to it.
So, is there any way I can unlock this phone? And has there been cases were a phone is just impossible to unlock no matter what you do? I am desperate here!
Please remove your IMEI
Sent from my R800i using xda premium
AwaisKhan said:
Please remove your IMEI
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Good call. IMEI's should never be shared publicly on the internet.
TeeJay3800 said:
Good call. IMEI's should never be shared publicly on the internet.
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You dont know what people could use them for, lol
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ok sorry about the IMEI ,and thanks for deleting it. So any help guys? PLEASE! Helroz and Chainfire not working. What else to do? Is buying one of those codes on the net a reliable way of doing it? I dont want to buy one and then find that it doesnt work...
Mexico is nasty with this they often deliver the phone 'broken' (they do this on purpose) making unlocking pretty much impossible.
In Europe doing this is illegal but well in Mexico (latin america) it isn't. I have seen this with Claro in Peru also.
You can try with SRS software (unlocksamsungonline.com) but contact support first to tell about your problem.
Also I suggest removing the modded firmware because that has probably only made your problem worse. Put a non branded original firmware and check if your IMEI is still intact.
Check out this thread:
http://forum.samdroid.net/f70/repair-imei-s2-5729/
I can vouch for his service, used it before...
I will try the links posted. The weird thing is, that when i do the *#simlock# on the phone, it shows all the options in off, as if everything was unlocked. But when I put in a new sim it says sim lock! What can I do? Is it still worth buying an SRS account and trying to get it unlocked? I dont want to spend 14gbp and then have the thing not work... Any ideas? I have also reverted to original software now. I need more options >(
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I will try the links posted. The weird thing is, that when i do the *#simlock# on the phone, it shows all the options in off, as if everything was unlocked. But when I put in a new sim it says sim lock! What can I do? Is it still worth buying an SRS account and trying to get it unlocked? I dont want to spend 14gbp and then have the thing not work... Any ideas? I have also reverted to original software now. I need more options >(
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you sure thats not a simpin not network lock? or the sim unlock pin was entered wrong now the sims blocked... got another sim to try?
Yeah ive tried other sims too, not working. ALL the locks show as off, but not working! I think the damn people just "broke" the phone and modify it so its impossible to unblock? I dont know what the hell im supposed to do... Tried almost every cable method out there, but not sure if to spend like 15 pounds more to get a code? I dont know if it will work... ANy other suggestions guys!?
dertuman said:
Yeah ive tried other sims too, not working. ALL the locks show as off, but not working! I think the damn people just "broke" the phone and modify it so its impossible to unblock? I dont know what the hell im supposed to do... Tried almost every cable method out there, but not sure if to spend like 15 pounds more to get a code? I dont know if it will work... ANy other suggestions guys!?
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The thread I linked you two, he has a UST Pro II, it's a hardware unlock solution... Phone must be on GB or less, and rooted, he shares his UST's USB connection over network, and carries out the operation on your computer... Msg him explaining the situiation and see is a refund possible if it doesn't work...
Great topic mate!:good:
Hi,
I recently purchased a Sprint SG3 on craigslist, but was unable to activate it through Sprint. They told me that the serial number in the phone was different from the serial number behind the battery which meant the phone was probably flashed to another carrier.
I have never rooted my android phones before, therefore am at a lost. The sales rep told actually told me about this website. So my question is, how do I go about restoring the phone to factory settings.. like if it was just out the box. Please help! >.<
Run this.(I'd go with the wipes data version).When it boots up it will attempt activation. If it still isn't working, open the dialer and hit ##72786#. Best of luck
billard412 said:
Run this.(I'd go with the wipes data version).When it boots up it will attempt activation. If it still isn't working, open the dialer and hit ##72786#. Best of luck
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Does the phone have to be rooted to do this?
xraawrr said:
Does the phone have to be rooted to do this?
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Nope, it roots it and reverts to stock at the same time
xraawrr said:
Hi,
I recently purchased a Sprint SG3 on craigslist, but was unable to activate it through Sprint. They told me that the serial number in the phone was different from the serial number behind the battery which meant the phone was probably flashed to another carrier.
I have never rooted my android phones before, therefore am at a lost. The sales rep told actually told me about this website. So my question is, how do I go about restoring the phone to factory settings.. like if it was just out the box. Please help! >.<
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None of what has been posted is going to help you. All the "reset" advice will not change the serial (MEID/ESN) back to what it originally was (behind the battery/back of phone).
What happened is whoever had the phone previous to you "wrote" a different serial (MEID) using software, either for the purpose of using it on a different carrier or what-have-you.
Since you're obviously new to this, the fix is to find someone who "knows" about these things to write the correct serial back to the phone (frowned upon here on XDA) because they have to physically connect the phone to a computer and use software to do this. Or you can just take the loss and sell the phone back on Craigslist and list is as a BAD ESN.
If you were local to NYC, i could help you out, but alas...
Hey Guys!
Yesterday I bought an LG G3 D855 32/3 from second hand.
It's already running a Custom Rom I don't ask to restore it couse I'll bump the bl right after the buy.
Today I check some thing and I see my IMEI is 0.
But I have a network conenction. Gsm, 2G, 3G and 4G too.
What does this imei 0 means for me?
This is for the custom rom?
Can I backup this efs ?
Can I loss my network If I switch rom?
Regards!
This happened to me on my d851. Unfortunately the IMEI is corrupt, but I was able to recover. After that, I made sure to back up my EFS. If you google "lost imei lg g3" you can find info on the recovery process with a little reading. Anyway I'd make sure you have the original IMEI still under the battery before proceeding. You also might want to check the IMEI to verify it is clean.
Do note, though, methods of writing the IMEI or supporting such are allowed on xda, though.
To answer your question on ROMs. When I had a 0 imei, I was able to connect to providers (att / tmobile) on multiple roms including stock. So in my case, it was just a nagging knowing it was 0. No ill effects. Your experience might be different, though.
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This happened to me on my d851. Unfortunately the IMEI is corrupt, but I was able to recover. After that, I made sure to back up my EFS. If you google "lost imei lg g3" you can find info on the recovery process with a little reading. Anyway I'd make sure you have the original IMEI still under the battery before proceeding. You also might want to check the IMEI to verify it is clean.
Do note, though, methods of writing the IMEI or supporting such are allowed on xda, though.
To answer your question on ROMs. When I had a 0 imei, I was able to connect to providers (att / tmobile) on multiple roms including stock. So in my case, it was just a nagging knowing it was 0. No ill effects. Your experience might be different, though.
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I have the same problem with my d851, IMEI shows 0 but i am able to make calls, text, browse,2g,3g(Havent tried LTE yet). How do i get my imei to display.
Its not a problem tho as i am able to connect to network but it will be nice if it displayed.
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I have the same problem with my d851, IMEI shows 0 but i am able to make calls, text, browse,2g,3g(Havent tried LTE yet). How do i get my imei to display.
Its not a problem tho as i am able to connect to network but it will be nice if it displayed.
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It's only a problem if you resell. You have two options.
1) Contact LG and tell them what happened was a bad flash and hope they will allow you to send it in to get fixed.
2) Do it yourself, as I did. This cannot be discussed on xda because it could be used to change an IMEI to one not assigned to your phone. I ill say it's possible and using the software required is a legal grey area, but I technically DID sign an NDA with Qualcomm during the time I fixed my phone. Work reasons, so it may not have covered it, but still. Also there seems to be one version of the stock ROM that works with the software. for D851s that is.
Edit: The problem is the EFS got corrupt. If you fix this by all means BACK UP YOUR EFS and store it 100000 places
Very good advice indeed!
Had this problem with my G2 once
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It's only a problem if you resell. You have two options.
1) Contact LG and tell them what happened was a bad flash and hope they will allow you to send it in to get fixed.
2) Do it yourself, as I did. This cannot be discussed on xda because it could be used to change an IMEI to one not assigned to your phone. I ill say it's possible and using the software required is a legal grey area, but I technically DID sign an NDA with Qualcomm during the time I fixed my phone. Work reasons, so it may not have covered it, but still. Also there seems to be one version of the stock ROM that works with the software. for D851s that is.
Edit: The problem is the EFS got corrupt. If you fix this by all means BACK UP YOUR EFS and store it 100000 places
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theFume said:
It's only a problem if you resell. You have two options.
1) Contact LG and tell them what happened was a bad flash and hope they will allow you to send it in to get fixed.
2) Do it yourself, as I did. This cannot be discussed on xda because it could be used to change an IMEI to one not assigned to your phone. I ill say it's possible and using the software required is a legal grey area, but I technically DID sign an NDA with Qualcomm during the time I fixed my phone. Work reasons, so it may not have covered it, but still. Also there seems to be one version of the stock ROM that works with the software. for D851s that is.
Edit: The problem is the EFS got corrupt. If you fix this by all means BACK UP YOUR EFS and store it 100000 places
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But as i have read in the past, replacing your imei with one that doesnt belong to ur device should cause a hardbrick. Also, i dont live in the US, i bought the D851 from a phone market i think it has been refurbished.
THis could mean that the imei at the back of the device might not belong to this device (I dont really know... at least, thats what friend suggested.) I checked IMEI.info for the imei at the back and it turned out with a no results. Then i checked it on the T-Mobile site and T-Mobile said the device has some bills and if the bills are not paid, it wont be able to be used with T-Mo.(I dont really care as we dont have T-Mo here. But atleast T-Mo recognizes the imei.) THen i checked the imei with one more imei database and it showed up.
Now, my problem is that i know of Qualcoms Program that allows the IMEI to get reassigned but i was wondering that was for devices that are not able to connect to network at all. With mine it seems the IMEI is there. Its just that the OS is unable to read it. Dont you u think using the Qualcomm process would be a little harsh?
Also since its able to connect to network, i think my ISP is able to read my IMEI. Could i call them and ask them to tell me my imei? So that i could compare it with what is written at the back of the g3?
EDIT: I just got off the phone and the ISP/Mobile Network agent said they are unable to see IMEIs from their end.(Not just mine but everyones). I dont know, maybe she just might not know how its done. I will still keep trying tho.
Restoring using Qualcomm software IS hard, overkill and VERY RISKY. At the moment since your provider doesn't care, I say ignore it. Also I have no idea what would happen if you tried to change an IMEI to one not meant for your device as I've not ever attempted such. You phone sounds like it has a bad IMEI, but that would only as you said blacklist it on TMO. The IMEI afaik is only used to track stolen phones and deadbeats on bills. So as the saying goes "If it ain't broke don't fix it". If I were you, I would question the person you got it from about the bill delinquency, but you don't really have to. Just seems fishy to me.
I purchased this phone unknowingly that it was a demo version.
I removed the demo version from it via the code, reset and then flash and update.
The dual imei numbers are both 0000 when I typed some code ( cant remember it showed that the imei is ok)
I wanted to get it repair via some of those remote box services. I dealt with very rude unpleasant person who was impolite, told me to install quite old xsg rom which is different csc compared to my original rom. When I flashed under imei there is UAE csc and new lines added under: TRA ID :
and TA : , and these two were not there before, device also shows just as a52 instead as a52s as previously. The person suggested the rom based on the build number that I sent him.
Afterwards he was asking for pictures and then blocked me.
Im wondering If I can fix this unit to usable cellular state with working real imeis
I thought xposed modules would help, but it seems they only help with apps and only change imei on them.
I highly doubt that this device has banned imei.
I would be happy to help you to root it and I would appreciate if someone can help me.
I searched many threads without success, I know the efs/qcb is probably corrupted
What route I should go to fix this device?
If it is a demo version and has no IMEI this tells you that this legally is no mobile device that is approved to use with operators. Inserting a new IMEI can not be legal in normal countries. IMEI is a device identifier sent with all phone traffic to ensure that the device is a legitimate one and is not stolen and black (do not work at all) or grey (works but flagged to be traced) listed.
Go back to the seller and demand your money back!
I hoped that someone with more experience with this would chime in, on these new galaxy devices the imeis still seems to suppose to be there, in galaxy 8 or older galaxy version there was no 4g module and antenna removed, I think this is what you are talking about right ? and it was purchased on ad.
Im wondering if these services like chimera can fix it.
I thought it's unrootable. How did you do it?
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If it is a demo version and has no IMEI this tells you that this legally is no mobile device that is approved to use with operators. Inserting a new IMEI can not be legal in normal countries. IMEI is a device identifier sent with all phone traffic to ensure that the device is a legitimate one and is not stolen and black (do not work at all) or grey (works but flagged to be traced) listed.
Go back to the seller and demand your money back!
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I bought it off an add, impossible, so Im trying to at least fix it, one person here popped in my messages, trying to help... I think he recovered my damaged imei partition and stole it and sold it. Xda what a wonderful place of helpful people.
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I thought it's unrootable. How did you do it?
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Thats bs, my firmware is older but cam is working,The method described in a52 thread, patching file through odin.
ftaqh said:
I bought it off an add, impossible, so Im trying to at least fix it, one person here popped in my messages, trying to help... I think he recovered my damaged imei partition and stole it and sold it. Xda what a wonderful place of helpful people.
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You must be joking; demo phones have no imei. They are not phones they are dummies. Throwing around inane accusations will do you no god around here.