chnage IMEI on Nokia 6230i

Hi,
Is there a way to change the IMEI number on a nokia 6230i?
Got it back after I handed it in as no-one claimed it and it looks a
cool little phone, would do great as a spare, just it's been barred
from UK networks.
Had a wee look on google most looked out of date, conflicting views
etc.
Anyone here know? Or any suggestions?
Any good to sell as spares if I can't use it?

Thnaks to anyone who can help!

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"mcv" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Hi,
> Is there a way to change the IMEI number on a nokia 6230i?

Not legally, no.

> Got it back after I handed it in as no-one claimed it and
> it looks a cool little phone, would do great as a spare,
> just it's been barred from UK networks.

Then it's useless.

> Had a wee look on google most looked out of date,
> conflicting views etc.
> Anyone here know? Or any suggestions?
> Any good to sell as spares if I can't use it?

Possibly, but you're not going to be able to use it.

Ivor

Ivor Jones wrote:

> "mcv" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]
> > Hi,
> > Is there a way to change the IMEI number on a nokia 6230i?
>
> Not legally, no.
>
> > Got it back after I handed it in as no-one claimed it and
> > it looks a cool little phone, would do great as a spare,
> > just it's been barred from UK networks.
>
> Then it's useless.
>
> > Had a wee look on google most looked out of date,
> > conflicting views etc.
> > Anyone here know? Or any suggestions?
> > Any good to sell as spares if I can't use it?
>
> Possibly, but you're not going to be able to use it.
>
> Ivor

Ta for the reply,
I am aware its illegal to chnage it, but if it is possible to chnage it
would it then work?
I have a broken mobile here, could I use the iMEI from that?
Could someone maybe point me in the right direction so I could change
it?
I'm not going to sell the phone, just would be handy for myself to use.

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> Ta for the reply,
> I am aware its illegal to chnage it, but if it is possible to chnage it
> would it then work?
> I have a broken mobile here, could I use the iMEI from that?
> Could someone maybe point me in the right direction so I could change
> it?
> I'm not going to sell the phone, just would be handy for myself to use.

You need very expensive specialist hardware, a PC with certain expensive
software, a new IC for the phone, and some skill with a soldering iron.
Basically, it's much cheaper to just buy another one.
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Regards
Jon

"mcv" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Hi,
> Is there a way to change the IMEI number on a nokia 6230i?

Yes.

> Got it back after I handed it in as no-one claimed it and it looks a
> cool little phone, would do great as a spare, just it's been barred
> from UK networks.

Then sell it to someone in Africa (I'm sure there will be several people in
Nigeria who will be keen to take you to the cleaners..... erm.... take it
off your hands) or Asia or strip it for parts.

> Had a wee look on google most looked out of date, conflicting views
> etc.
> Anyone here know? Or any suggestions?

Yes, they can be changed, but you'll need access to a new UEM chip, the
facilities for programming the chip, and some serious skills with a solder
rework station. On top of that, you'll need a cork for when Mr Plod knocks
on the door and hands you a five year stretch in a narrow cell with a
cheerful chap who goes by the name of Bubba. On top of that, you'd be
facing a potentially unlimited fine.

> Any good to sell as spares if I can't use it?

Much better idea than tinkering with the IMEI. Seriously, I really can't
understand anyone risking the possible penalties for something like this.

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On Tue, 05 Sep 2006 19:31:56 GMT, "Richard Colton"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>
>"mcv" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> Hi,
>> Is there a way to change the IMEI number on a nokia 6230i?
>
>Yes.
>
>> Got it back after I handed it in as no-one claimed it and it looks a
>> cool little phone, would do great as a spare, just it's been barred
>> from UK networks.
>
>Then sell it to someone in Africa (I'm sure there will be several people in
>Nigeria who will be keen to take you to the cleaners..... erm.... take it
>off your hands) or Asia or strip it for parts.
>
>> Had a wee look on google most looked out of date, conflicting views
>> etc.
>> Anyone here know? Or any suggestions?
>
>Yes, they can be changed, but you'll need access to a new UEM chip, the
>facilities for programming the chip, and some serious skills with a solder
>rework station. On top of that, you'll need a cork for when Mr Plod knocks
>on the door and hands you a five year stretch in a narrow cell with a
>cheerful chap who goes by the name of Bubba. On top of that, you'd be
>facing a potentially unlimited fine.
>
>> Any good to sell as spares if I can't use it?
>
>Much better idea than tinkering with the IMEI. Seriously, I really can't
>understand anyone risking the possible penalties for something like this.

Just go nick another one ...

"Jon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> [email protected] declared for all the world to hear...
>> Ta for the reply,
>> I am aware its illegal to chnage it, but if it is possible to chnage it
>> would it then work?
>> I have a broken mobile here, could I use the iMEI from that?
>> Could someone maybe point me in the right direction so I could change
>> it?
>> I'm not going to sell the phone, just would be handy for myself to use.
>
> You need very expensive specialist hardware, a PC with certain expensive
> software, a new IC for the phone, and some skill with a soldering iron.
> Basically, it's much cheaper to just buy another one.

This is interesting though... I take it legally as the owner has forfeited
entitlement to the phone, then the new owner is the OP? How would the
networks look at this?

I would personally speak to all networks concerned, and include police
contact numbers. It should be possible to have it unbarred if it's no longer
considered stolen.

"uknewsfan" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>>Yes.
>>
>>> Got it back after I handed it in as no-one claimed it and it looks a
>>> cool little phone, would do great as a spare, just it's been barred
>>> from UK networks.
>>
>>Then sell it to someone in Africa (I'm sure there will be several people
>>in
>>Nigeria who will be keen to take you to the cleaners..... erm.... take it
>>off your hands) or Asia or strip it for parts.
>>
>>> Had a wee look on google most looked out of date, conflicting views
>>> etc.
>>> Anyone here know? Or any suggestions?
>>
>>Yes, they can be changed, but you'll need access to a new UEM chip, the
>>facilities for programming the chip, and some serious skills with a solder
>>rework station. On top of that, you'll need a cork for when Mr Plod
>>knocks
>>on the door and hands you a five year stretch in a narrow cell with a
>>cheerful chap who goes by the name of Bubba. On top of that, you'd be
>>facing a potentially unlimited fine.
>>
>>> Any good to sell as spares if I can't use it?
>>
>>Much better idea than tinkering with the IMEI. Seriously, I really can't
>>understand anyone risking the possible penalties for something like this.
>
> Just go nick another one ...

I don't think he/she nicked it. Even if they did, without police input, the
handset wont get barred. So if it's possible to prove he/she got the phone
back after handing it in ages ago, then fair do's.

Of course, he/she could have stolen it, handed it in, only to know that a
few months down the line it would be theres, and could potentially get it
unbarred. That's the main reason I suspect the networks wont do it.

"mcv" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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[snip]

> I am aware its illegal to chnage it, but if it is
> possible to chnage it would it then work?

Let's get this straight - you are asking for someone to tell you how to
break the law..?

Well someone may, but it won't be me.

I suppose you could ask the networks if they'd unblock it for you, as you
will be able to provide them proof that you came by the phone legally,
but I wouldn't hold my breath.

Ivor

"David R" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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[snip]

> This is interesting though... I take it legally as the
> owner has forfeited entitlement to the phone, then the
> new owner is the OP? How would the networks look at this?

If the phone was insured, then it is the property of the insurance company
concerned. Otherwise it might be possible to persuade the networks to
unbar it, but as their primary interest is getting you to buy a new highly
subsidised phone, I wouldn't hold my breath.

Ivor

"David R" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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[snip]

> Of course, he/she could have stolen it, handed it in,
> only to know that a few months down the line it would be
> theres, and could potentially get it unbarred. That's the
> main reason I suspect the networks wont do it.

Call me a cynic but I rather suspect the main reason the networks won't do
it is that their primary interest is getting you to buy a new highly
subsidised phone tied to an increasingly long (18 month to 2 year)
contract.

Ivor

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> This is interesting though... I take it legally as the owner has forfeited
> entitlement to the phone, then the new owner is the OP? How would the
> networks look at this?

If it was the subject of an insurance claim then it now belongs to the
insurance company.

> I would personally speak to all networks concerned, and include police
> contact numbers. It should be possible to have it unbarred if it's no longer
> considered stolen.

The network would be able to re-unite it with it's previous owner, but
they won't remove it from the blacklist.
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Jon

"Ivor Jones" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "David R" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]
>
> [snip]
>
>> Of course, he/she could have stolen it, handed it in,
>> only to know that a few months down the line it would be
>> theres, and could potentially get it unbarred. That's the
>> main reason I suspect the networks wont do it.
>
> Call me a cynic but I rather suspect the main reason the networks won't do
> it is that their primary interest is getting you to buy a new highly
> subsidised phone tied to an increasingly long (18 month to 2 year)
> contract.
>
> Ivor

No Ivor, they're really nice! They loveeeee being nice.. Mind you, I did
once hear of Vodafone microwaving dogs for fun on Friday afternoons at HQ.

"Jon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> [email protected] declared for all the world to hear...
>> This is interesting though... I take it legally as the owner has
>> forfeited
>> entitlement to the phone, then the new owner is the OP? How would the
>> networks look at this?
>
> If it was the subject of an insurance claim then it now belongs to the
> insurance company.
>
But the insurance compnay havnt claimed it back have they? It was handed in
(im assuming to the police) and no one has come forward to claim it. If this
is the case the phone is now, i beleive, legally the OP not the insurance
co.

Steve

Ivor Jones <[email protected]> wrote:

> "David R" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]
>
> [snip]
>
> > This is interesting though... I take it legally as the
> > owner has forfeited entitlement to the phone, then the
> > new owner is the OP? How would the networks look at this?
>
> If the phone was insured, then it is the property of the insurance company
> concerned. Otherwise it might be possible to persuade the networks to
> unbar it, but as their primary interest is getting you to buy a new highly
> subsidised phone, I wouldn't hold my breath.

I can't get my mistakenly blocked K700i unblocked by either the original
network (T-Mobile) or my current network (Virgin)..... I reckon the OP
has slightly less than sod-all chance of getting that one unblocked.

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