[Q] How to get IMEI without valid SIM card?

[blakwolf]

I'm trying to get unlock codes for a pair of HTC Titans, and to start the process you need to obtain the IMEI code. Unfortunately, I don't have AT&T simcards, only T-mobile simcards. Dialer won't let me dial *#06# to get the IMEI code because of this, saying I can only make emergency calls.

Is the IMEI found in the About screen or from under the battery not valid for unlocking the phones? Any recommendations regarding how to get past this roadblock?

 

[foxbat121]

There is only one IMEI number per phone. It could be printed on your box, show up in about screen and under the battery, all the same number.

 

[Tachi91]

In airplane mode *#06# brings up the IMEI just fine

 

[GuestK00161]

In airplane mode *#06# brings up the IMEI just fine

On the box, area where your S/N is on the phone (where the battery is placed), and by dialing *#06# ....

 

[blakwolf]

I thought there would only be one IMEI number, and that it should be the same. It just seemed strange that every instruction for buying unlock codes asked for *#06#.

 

[slick69]

I thought there would only be one IMEI number, and that it should be the same. It just seemed strange that every instruction for buying unlock codes asked for *#06#.

That one is the most trustworthy number if you don't know the full history of the phone. For mine, it was brand new in box and sealed so I was comfortable using the IMEI off the box.

 

[fadilkarim]

That one is the most trustworthy number if you don't know the full history of the phone. For mine, it was brand new in box and sealed so I was comfortable using the IMEI off the box.

does that mean an imei number can change?

 

[AndrewSh]

does that mean an imei number can change?

Normally changing IMEI is a criminal violation in most of the countries. And normally IMEI is contained in the inaccessible first 256 kb of flash data (part of the phones) or even in separate chip.

Some useful reading for you regarding IMEI changing: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=276851

 

[slick69]

does that mean an imei number can change?

Not usually or on its own, but an unscrupulous seller can change the IMEI, or give you a phone with a different IMEI and a box with a different IMEI.

 

[gusduenas]

*#06# works perfect with and without airplane mode on tablet 7" dual sims.

 

[decemberlast2013]

*#06# works perfect with and without airplane mode on tablet 7" dual sims.

thanks!

 

[vikram2010]

find iphone with imei

The guys from iphonetrace group on facebook can find stolen/lost iphones using IMEI