Mobile Phones

[Seano]

Does anyone know if phone unlocking is still legal ?

 

[Pete.]

Network unlocking has always been legal. Changing the IMEI is a big no-no though.

 

[Seano]

Cheers Pete, I didn't think I'd heard anything about it, colleague at work said it was illegal, so got me doubting myself....

 

[matt1978]

I would say its definitely not illegal because you can buy the unlock codes from the Network provider.

I had to do it when I gave my iPhone to someone.

Most other phones you are able to get done by a independent high street phone shop for about £10

 

[F.J.]

What is the IMEI?

 

[Seano]

I would say its definitely not illegal because you can buy the unlock codes from the Network provider.

I had to do it when I gave my iPhone to someone.

Most other phones you are able to get done by a independent high street phone shop for about £10

Yeah that's the reason for it matt, passing my HTC onto the wife

 

[cumbriasteve]

What is the IMEI?

Bit like the individual VIN number on a car I think is the best way to describe it.

 

[F.J.]

Oh, in case you want to 'cut and shut' your damaged phone?

 

[stormin]

Oh, in case you want to 'cut and shut' your damaged phone?

More like you intend being upto no good and don't want the snoopers tracing your phone and the calls/texts from it.

 

[zzr1200]

What is the IMEI?

International Mobile Equipment Identity

 

[mike os]

unlocking ( allowing the phone to work on other networks) is fine, unblocking ( when a provider has "stopped" a phone because of theft or fraud) is not

 

[Robotstar5]

What is the IMEI?

To display it, key in *#06#

 

[F.J.]

To display it, key in *#06#

All I get is a message saying 'error performing request' and 'no signal' although I have full reception!!

 

[Seano]

Cheers everyone for your input.....

 

[ford34/2]

Imei

Alternatively, you can also find the IMEI number recorded on an identification sticker, normally located on the rear of the handset and underneath the battery.

exceptions

Retrieving IMEI Information from an older Sony or Sony Ericsson handset can be done by entering these keys: * Right * Left Left * Left *

IMEI information on BlackBerry devices can be found by going to options, then status.

IMEI information on Apple iPhones can be found in a number of ways. If you iPhone is connected to your computer, then use the Summary tab and then click on the words "Phone Number". Your IMEI will display. The IMEI is printed on the SIM tray of the iPhone 3G or etched onto the back of the original iPhone. You can also find your iPhone IMEI in the About screen on your iPhone. From the Home screen, tap Settings > General > About and scroll down.