IEMI problem - GSM-Forum

toriboi · 04-14-2006, 23:56

Now I know the stance on the issue of changing IEMI, particularly in the UK, so I'm not requesting anything here other than a bit of informed advice.

Basically, my girlfriend bought a razr off Ebay, and it appears to be barred. I have unlocked the phone, and installed a ******* image, and the handset will only recognise T-Mobile or Virgin Simcards (It was supplied on Virgin), but will not allow me to make or accept calls. If an O2 sim is put in there, it just says 'Unregistered SIM' where the network logo should be, and again will not make or receive any calls. I can't even make an emergency call with no sim card in there, it just says 'Call Failed'.

We have processed a paypal dispute with the seller, but basically if that doesn't come off, then she's gonna be left 70 quid down and without a phone. Is there anything that we can do ?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

James-R · 04-15-2006, 00:00

not without something like smartclip, there's no free software to change the imei number.

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toriboi · 04-15-2006, 00:05

The problem is that is illegal in Britain to change an IMEI, so no reputable professional would touch it, and it would cost us twice as much for the clip as we paid for the phone.

James-R · 04-15-2006, 00:17

yes, i'm afraid you are correct. maybe you could try a market stall which are not as professional.

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maximus great · 04-15-2006, 00:22

it that really true
my friend can they do it

toriboi · 04-15-2006, 00:25

Anybody with a clip could probably do it, but it is illegal for anybody to do it other than a registered network.

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toriboi Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 13 Member: 259463 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	IEMI problem Now I know the stance on the issue of changing IEMI, particularly in the UK, so I'm not requesting anything here other than a bit of informed advice. Basically, my girlfriend bought a razr off Ebay, and it appears to be barred. I have unlocked the phone, and installed a ******* image, and the handset will only recognise T-Mobile or Virgin Simcards (It was supplied on Virgin), but will not allow me to make or accept calls. If an O2 sim is put in there, it just says 'Unregistered SIM' where the network logo should be, and again will not make or receive any calls. I can't even make an emergency call with no sim card in there, it just says 'Call Failed'. We have processed a paypal dispute with the seller, but basically if that doesn't come off, then she's gonna be left 70 quid down and without a phone. Is there anything that we can do ? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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James-R No Life Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 50 Posts: 1,678 Member: 104911 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 42	not without something like smartclip, there's no free software to change the imei number. br

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toriboi Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 13 Member: 259463 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	The problem is that is illegal in Britain to change an IMEI, so no reputable professional would touch it, and it would cost us twice as much for the clip as we paid for the phone.

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James-R No Life Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 50 Posts: 1,678 Member: 104911 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 42	yes, i'm afraid you are correct. maybe you could try a market stall which are not as professional. br

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maximus great Insane Poster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: in front of computer Posts: 61 Member: 241915 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 3	it that really true my friend can they do it

04-15-2006, 00:25	#6 (permalink)
toriboi Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 13 Member: 259463 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	Anybody with a clip could probably do it, but it is illegal for anybody to do it other than a registered network.