How to change IMEI?
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i'm pretty sure that is illegal. only the manufacturer can do it legally and its not a service they offer. its something they do if like they take back phones and refurb them and resell.
that is indeed prohibited in most countries
what is your motivation?
Mod. edit: not dev related, moved to general
what is your motivation?
Mod. edit: not dev related, moved to general
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One reason in the US would be to trick AT&T into thinking the phone is a regular phone so you can get on the cheaper data plan.
but that doenst work like that. At least in portugal, you have APN wich you configure to use one server on another. For instance a blackberry uses net2.vodafone.pt , if we change to internet.vodafone.pt it becomes cheaper the use of a blackberry . Just the client doenst know about it... I'm sure is same thing in the US unless is a CMDA company things must be a bit diferent (Dont know ever worked with that company).
You can't*... the reason is the imei is based on the phone motherboard. Since they, most probably, changed your motherboard in the repair shop you can't have the old imei as it's no longer that motherboard that is in your phone. You must live with the new imei from your new motherboard.
*Yes there are tools but changing imei is illegal in many states and countries.
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I found someone has the same IMEI,so I cannot paly world war game.This online game use IMEI to identify palyers.
Actually,I just want to get a software which can running on android to fake IMEI ,so I can paly this game.
By the way,in my country,change IMEI is not illegal,no one care about it.
Actually,I just want to get a software which can running on android to fake IMEI ,so I can paly this game.
By the way,in my country,change IMEI is not illegal,no one care about it.
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I have never heard of any company besides your manufacturer. Or provider having a legitimate reason to know or need your imei and there is a slim to zero chance you will be able to change your imei like everyone says the only reason to change your imei. Is to hide something
You have the original! Motherboard + IMIE = Original. Your motherboard has changed. But the IMIE ist the original. Just the one from the new motherboard. Live with it.
I found someone has the same IMEI,so I cannot paly world war game.This online game use IMEI to identify palyers.
Yes we get the picture !!! Get a hold of yourself and google it out. Nobody will give you the tools on this forum. We won't spoon feed you.
1) It's illegal in many countries
2) We can't post application that are illegal on this forum
3) Refer to rule #2 and #1.
Did you completely miss the part where he said nobody on this forum is going to give you information?
Allright. I've found a way to do it.
I also did get a new IMEI after reparing the Device. I wrote the storm8 support and got this answer back:
Hope this helps.
Kind Regards,
MarcVikernes
I also did get a new IMEI after reparing the Device. I wrote the storm8 support and got this answer back:
Hope this helps.
Kind Regards,
MarcVikernes
