yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Ornate TrueSmart] speedyink:
So THIS is why the Oclock app is telling me I need to pay for it. For some reason my device is called x201... I only remember flashing Loki's patch, so that's weird.
[Ornate TrueSmart] Lokifish Marz:
Truesmart option of patch = Truesmart in device name

x201 option of patch = x201 in device name

So if the Truesmart option was picked when running the patch then Truesmart licensed apps run fine. If x201 was chosen then Truesmart licensed apps will think it is being run on something other than a Truesmart.

I spoke with multiple devs and they actually did not have an issue with "TrueSmart" as the device name on any x201 running my patch. I still separated the patch into x201 as Truesmart due to the backlight edits that the TS required.
[Micromax Canvas 4 A210] Prometheus:
after porting a rom does one have to port the patch files or they can be flashed simply?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Landara:
is it possible to use a verizon wireless phones on virgin Network? I know it normally is impossible to do that but the guy at the Virginia store swears it is so I thought I'd ask.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] vijay555:
Many people often come up to me in the street and say, you look like a bit of a geezer (their words), do you know how to change my IMEI to clone that of another phone legitimately purchased within the state of my draconian governement?

I will typically retort with a chuckle, and then the following diatribe:

CHANGING YOUR IMEI IS VERY LIKELY TO BE A CRIME IN YOUR COUNTRY

Now, you may well be a pimp or snakehead already, so no worries relatively speaking, but understand that changing IMEIs can result in a prison sentence or castration, not merely a slap of the wrists. One way or the other, you won't be bending over in the shower if this is a crime in your country and you're found guilty. The law is there for a valid reason, if not necessarily a good reason.

Please check the law in your country before considering changing your IMEI.

You should note that in these days of heightened terrorist threats, if your phone is found to have a false IMEI and you also happen to have a beard and a beautiful tanned completion, you're likely to be spending time with wires hanging out of your orifices, so again, think twice.

I have no place to speak for the administrators or other moderators of the board, just for me, but my view is this:

The board is called XDA Developers. We develop.

The fact that you gets newbs, rubes and non-dudes on here is by the by; our raison d'être is to develop. That entails research and development, so for me, researching changing IMEIs may be a legitimate pursuit. Probably not, but maybe.

Next, recall that the administrators of this board researched and released pretty much the definitive solutions for IMEI changing, on older phones at least. That's part of the reason this board exists. I would be a hypocrite to jump on anyone else carrying the same flag. However, anything that will potentially get the board in trouble will be stopped.

So once again, lube yourself up well before considering changing your IMEI.

And please, be nice to each other, eh?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] BigBen:
LOL! Vijay, I love the way you write! Funny but educational. (A little more humor around here would not hurt.) Well done!

Ben
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] angelstarsix:
Vijay,

If you have 2 perfectly working O2 Exec and I change the IMEI numbers to be the same on both then

1) What effect does that have if the phones have SIM's from the same service provider, if any?

2) What if the SIM's are cloned, will an incoming call ring at both the phones? Does having same IMEI have any effect here?

.....getting ready to be sore :) :eek:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Lawman:
Universal IMEI change

Sorry ,I can't use it in my Universal,any body can help me?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] linkstations:
can anybody help ?

hi

my provider is ir-tci and it doesnt let the imei to be changed but i installed core 2.0 wm6 and after that radio 2.69.11 and it has changed my imei ... how can i change it back to original ?

thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] james21170:
I thought that was just me as the imei number on the phone changed too after i have run some unlocking software on it.

Dial in *#06# and the last four digits on my phone's imei number have changed from the printed sticker under the battery.

How have i managed this.?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] daveschz:
I just checked mine too and I noticed that *#06# just gave me 2 more digits than what's printed under the sticker, so just double check the whole IMEI and I bet you find the same thing - just extra digits!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] champ8242:
same here, missing the last two digits in my IMEI number after installing Radio 1.41.00.10
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] timbouk:
My IMEI number has 2 extra digits (than printed on box and under battery) it has an extra "04". Saying this I have never looked at it using #*06* before. It may not have been changed.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Killbillprime:
When you make a call or a data connection using your device the IMEI number is transmitted to the network. So they keep a track of what device your using when making calls sending sms's etc

1> same IMEI number will not be active at the same time on the network,

for example, if you make a call with device A and hand up then make a call with device B, thats fine, as the IMEI number will only be associated with 1 number at the time.

You will not be able to make 2 calls on both devices at the same time.

2> same thing here if the sims are cloned on say vodafone the network will pick up 2 different sim numbers in use and call will fail.

heres something I cam across when i worked for VODAFONE-

customer had a P900, which was reported as stolen- the handset was blacklisted-the IMEI number was barred on all UK networks- and a replacement device was sent out to the customer via there insurance cover.

The very same day the customer went into a Vodafone store and said that the device was not working. and wanted it swapped there and then.

Normally store staff comply without asking to many questions, but this guy was being arsey so the store staff member decided to follow producer and call us on technical support-

I was lucky enough to get the call- she explained she couild not make any calls on the deivce-

I made sure the account was active, all was ok on the network, the sim had updated onto the network and the network new it was activated-

I asked the store person what she experienced and she said just a single beep and thats it, she had full reception etc-

so i got her to do *#06# and checked the IMEI number, and it came up as blacklisted.

mmmmmm i asked her if it was a new phone, she advised yes the customer brought it in today and it had al the packaging-

I then checked the imei number against the calls that where made prior to the user reporting there phone as stolen, and guess what it matched.

so who can tel me whats happened here?

ok thats enough guess-

The customer reported his phone stolen, went to the cops reported it to them- got a crime refernce number- called vodafone put the insurance claim through, got his new handset in the post, took that out of the box, his old handset that was now blacklisted put that into the box,

was hoping that he would take it into the store, tell them the device was not working and they will swap it there and then, so he will have 2 working devices ;)

naughty naughty

the shop staff, thanked me for my help and said this ha sput a big smile on her face.

what happend to this guy,

his account was blocked, he was blacklisted (that info is shared with other uk networks) and to top it off he woyuld have to pay the remainder of this 12 months contract.

he could say NO- but all Vodafone would do is, write of his debth and sell it to a collections agencey.

moral of the story-

If you be nice to people you may get away with what you want-

its not what you ask, its HOW you ask.

Whats my rambling abouve have to do with IMEI numbers

DONT DO IT - its not worth the prison time-

uk blacklisted phones will work in any other country other then the UK ;)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Pinesio:
My thinking thereon subject is different.

All depends what right is in data of country. It in my country be permissible then what right does not it forbid.

I spoke with two operator and they denied clearly that imei has with realization of connection some relationship.

It it in modern nets was used was only ID card of SIMAS and it telephone set.

It it was it is knowed was universally that ways exist in relays IMEI. Since it exists prepare it - it was not it been possible to unite IMEI and telephone.

I bought my telephone and can to make what it wants. How it wants to alter I have IMEI this prowo him to alter. I in instruction it have not written: Prohibition of change IMEI.

I in right it have not written : Prohibition of change IMEI.

I lost my telephone. He be found at police. in order to to get him I passed imei there now policeman said me. Imei could someone alter, pass different features which had this telephone. I answered him : scratch on casing, damaged catch from battery and sticker underneath, red colour. So policeman tells this it agrees. And my telephone gave back.

I understand that someone can take me telephone, to alter IMEI and to pretend that he his is property. Then truth. And it it should oneself do this because criminals were helped. It there now it it was not it been possible was to claim: change IMEI is crime. I alter XDA maniulator imei - whether means from I am criminal ? I created to change tool IMEI - whether I am criminal? How you will use him in aim the commission of crime you - are criminal then . if you have gun you - are killer? It ! If you will kill someone this gun then you are killer - and this is bad. this is difference.

You do not it understand maybe because my English is bad - forgive me.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Hajaz:
hrm

how can the authorities proove that it was you who changed the imei though?

you might have bought a used phone witch had its imei changed by the seller without your knowledge for example
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Pinesio:
I'm in favor of any tool that lets us do what we want with our phones as I prefer a fully unlocked machine that will let me do exactly what I want with it. For that reason, if anyone knows of a prog that will allow me to do all these things on a G4 prophet (including change imei if I so choose) please post the links without any of this "search and ye shall find" nonsense. Please just show the direct links to all the tools needed and detailed instructions for the less technical amongst us.

I don't harm people just because I have access to knives or break the law just because I can. Nor do I do so if asked to by someone. We don't have to do wrong simply because the tools exist for us to do so, and the ability to change imei will not make us hardened criminals. It may help some who are unable to use a perfectly legitimate phone for reasons beyond their control in an unfair situation and that can only be a good thing. As for those wanting it for the wrong reason, they will find a way without the help of this forum and it would be very naive to think otherwise. Where profit is concerned a criminal will always find a way and this forum will make little difference to that fact.

This is a developement forum and I would prefer to see it remain so without entering into off topic arguments. I also don't like to see people advertising anything for profit as it negates my own reason for being here. This forum has rescued me numerous times in the past at no cost and I am only too willing to return the favor if ever able without payment. A pity others seem to see it as a free advertising medium.

XDA Developers has always improved things for me and will hopefully continue to do so. its a pity the roms which made things better in the past have now gone and I don't want the same to happen to the free tools still being developed which give us the control we deserve for our own equipment.. The more the merrier.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] edremitli:
Extra digits at the end of IMEI!!!

Hello guys,

Don't worry if the first 15 digits are the same with what's printed under the sticker... Extra 2 digits represent the software version of the phone.

You can check it here http://www.numberingplans.com/?page=analysis&sub=imeinr ;)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] vijay555:
Pinesio: generally we don't mind discussing techniques from a hacking/development POV, but the problem is the illegality of aiding in changing IMEIs in many jurisidictions.

There are well publicised apps on this board already, some open source, some which we all helped to write, to change IMEIs. But, those members that like to watch their ass or are relatively easy targets tend to stay away for fear of getting on the wrong side of the law... But generally, I'm all up for seeing where hacking can take us with the device that we paid for - within legal boundaries when in a public sphere.

V
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] boinger66:
what exactly would imei cloning be used for?

i didnt quite understand ?

say someone calls me and my imei has been cloned will it ring on both?

i read somehwere that it will ring on the first phone it reaches... ?

but say i pick up on my other phone (thats not ringing) what happens then ?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] asnaveenkumar:
neat stuff vijay..

hey vijay..

your name sounds indian.. are u one???

neways.. i need some help..

pls get me solution for this..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=316228

:)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] landwomble:
main reason is to rehabilitate stolen phones

..the reason it's illegal is that mobile phone theft's really common - at least in the UK. you can now get 5 years in prison for IMEI changing here. reasoning is that the networks have worked out that if they block the IMEI number of stolen phones, they become worthless. let the scallies work this out, and eventually mobile phone theft stops, i guess.

now, if you were to change the IMEI number, you could then unblock all these stolen phones...this is why it's illegal in many countries.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] TheBrit:
The only country where you *might* have a legitimate reason for changing an IMEI is Turkey. If you are a Turkish resident and you baught a mobile phone outside of Turkey then your IMEI will get blacklisted by the Turkish networks because of some stupid law. Changing the IMEI to your old and unused phone would get around this.

It's probably illegal there too...as are a lot of things in Turkey...like free speech for example but that a whole different debate.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] NMK:
Help Me Please

Help Me Please

Yardım Edin Lütfen

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=1417550
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] naveed805:
Can we change the imei of imate jam ?

br

Naveed
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Kichigai:
the lulz

Am I the only one who finds it funny that Vijay goes off on this one long rant about the illegality of IMEI changing, for what I assume to be the purposes of getting people to stop asking how to change their IMEI, and yet people persist asking in this very thread?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Rudegar:
guess ebay's offer of stolen phones and some countries strange laws about phones fuel it

i had a wallaby stolen from me and i would guess the theifs would like to unblock it before shipping it on :/
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] vijay555:
Kichigai, remember that as far as I'm concerned, I'm ok supporting IMEI changing from a technical point of view, but most of us will rapidly distance ourselves from such threads because of the risks involved.

There was an interesting "flicker" when a good friend wrote and released an IMEI changer for the wizard. That may have been before your time though.

However, I entirely agree with you that people asking how to change IMEIs, in this thread, is a little confusing. They clearly don't get the message.

V
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] burkay:
it is not that people don't get the message but sometimes you HAVE TO change the IMEI of your OWN phone. For example, I have been living in Canada for the last 4 years. In a couple months I will fly back to Turkey. And Turkey has this ass of a policy to lock phone brought from other countries. Well, you can bring one, but the second one will be locked. Now, I have a tytn and a tornado. I will register the tytn and try everything to change the IMEI on tornado. It is my phone, I paid some f'ing dollars to buy it. And I definitely want to use it. So it is not like every single soul who seeks a way to change the IMEI is stupid or illegal. There are people out there who are desperately trying to use their totally and absolutely legal phones by changing the IMEI.

Warning people about the consequences of an action is an honourable thing. But mocking them in their state of desperation is :mad:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Doom Tints:
This is a contradiction. If Turkey has a law where they disable foreign phones, and you are circumventing that, you are breaking the law and doing something illegal.

The people here are making good points. If you are traveling between Turkey and Canada, you're very likely already being watched. Changing your IMEI is going to raise even more red flags. In your case especially I would say that you would be acting very stupidly to change your IMEI. Even more to the point, you are acting stupidly by talking about it publicly as you are here.

This is just my advice, feel free to disregard it if you so choose.

By the way, I think if you re-read this thread once or twice you may find the real message being presented here. No one is actually accusing anyone of doing anything illegal (necessarily) nor is anyone saying that anyone is stupid for wanting to change their IMEI or even for changing their IMEI. I'm sure you can figure it out.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tatotato:
It's legitimate to research it. But in some (most?) countries you're not allowed to be connected to your network with a changed IMEI.

Also, I would like to add that what our buddy vijay555 said also goes for ESN changing.IT IS ILLEGAL but not impossible!:D or encouraged by me:) TO CONNECT TO YOUR CARRIER WITH A CHANGED ESN UNLESS IT IS LEGAL IN YOUR COUNTRY OR YOUR CARRER HAS ALLOWED IT.

Not to say I don't make friends with people who have in the past/present :)

That's my little CDMA-user rant over.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Alan Chan:
forgive me if i sound like a newbie but i dont get whats the point of changing the IMEI for?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mestrini:
Sometimes the word 'changing' can be replaced with 'repairing'

Imagine you have a Wizard (Qtek9100 amongst other names) and you're playing around with the bootloader instructions (via mtty), testing commands and watching nice output from it. You haven't made a backup of the GSMdata area because you don't know what that is and that it's the ROM zone where the IMEI is stored. Everything goes fine until you use the command doctest 1 because it writes test patterns all throughout the ROM and clears all the data. :eek:

How to get the system back? Enter bootloader and flash a new ROM with the OS of your choice. But what about the IMEI? There's no RUU than includes the GSMdata. The only way is to write a new IMEI (if there is a tool to do it)

Please note that i'm not for IMEI changing to sell a blacklisted phone or just because but sometimes it's needed (and i could find other valid reasons)

just 2 cents
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tatotato:
IMEI = Serial number of GSM/GPRS phone.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Alan Chan:
I know wuts the IMEI (15 digit code), but why do people want to change their IMEI?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] lastnikita:
. it has been erased (ex by flashing)

. it has been blocked by their operator (different issues....)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mestrini:
If you insist i'll give another one.

Imagine you're changing a IC or any kind of CHIP of a phone where the IMEI resides and the housing doesn't have the IMEI sticker and you forgot to write it down. How to get it back? YOU CAN'T. You must write a new one, which may come from old unused phones with valid IMEI
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kastro:
I have a Wizard lying around that I had found in a cinema house. The owner of the phone had already blocked it as 'stolen' when I had seen it.

Is it possible to change the IMEI number so I can use it? Yes I know it is illegal, but so are drugs :P

Is anyone willing to help?

Or should I just throw the phone into the bin?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] scousemartin:
download the wizard tools and change the IMEI ;) phone is good to go, or just send me the phone and i will do it for you :D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] scousemartin:
download the wizard tools and you can do whatever you want with the phone, or just post it to me and i will do it lol
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kastro:
Wizard Tools??
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] chaxelos:
Does changing my IME will unlock my phone? I have an Xda Atom pure and its been sitting on my drawer for almost ayear now, I bought it Second hand, im only a student and i used up all my savings just to bought that phone, we all know that a ppc is expensive. and after a week of using it its been blocked by all the networks here in the philippines, I tried calling the networks but they said that my phone was blocked by the original owner. so i cant do anything about it. now, im stuck with my Nokia 1100 a crappy phone. please changing the IME is my last resort... and since no one is making a unlocking solution for it, i would highy appreciate if somebody here will give me a way to use my phone again... Thank you in advance...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mestrini:
Hey mods, please do something about this thread!! :(

This was supposed to be a thread to warn members about the risks (moral and law) of IMEI changing and not to give advises....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Olipro:
it's a bit like cancer... ignore it and it'll go away... that's what my mum told me anyway