Change IMEI W880i

[Huddyhudd]

Hello!

I have been browsing alot of different pages and this forum, without finding anything specific about changing IMEI on a blacklisted w880i. It seems most of this 'unlocking' talk is simply about the wish to change operator.

So, could a friendly soul give me pointer where i should look for information, and how expensive supposed equipment is? I know it's illegal in some countries.

[drgre]

IMEI = International Mobile Equipment Identity.A 15-digit number which includes information on the origin, model, and serial number of the device. The model and origin comprise the initial 8-digit portion of the IMEI, known as the "Type Allocation Code/TAC". The remainder of the IMEI is manufacturer-defined, with a "Luhn check digit" at the end (which is never transmitted). The "Luhn check digit" is calculated from the rest of the IMEI.
It should be noted that in SE-based phones, the IMEI is stored in two places, the OTP (One Time Programmable memory) and GDFS. The GDFS IMEI is normally read from the OTP, but this can be circumvented by SETool function to "change" the IMEI. This patches the firmware into allowing different OTP/GDFS IMEIs. It is the GDFS IMEI that is reported to the network, so changing this will "de-bar" blocked phones. SEUS is not fooled by this, on the other hand, and it should also be noted that doing this is illegal in most countries.

use search... ;)

[Huddyhudd]

In fact i read that text, but i have specific questions than that.
The whole scene is so massive, it's hard for a novice to really know what it's all about. -What type of cable do i need for w880i to use with SEtool?
-What is SEUS?
-Can i get SEtool free, or is it something i need to pay for?
-Do i need any specific addon to SEtool to flash my cellphone?

[philzfog]

u carnt change the imei on it full stop ! there are no free programs unless u know some one with a se tool box

[Huddyhudd]

What exactly do you mean, sorry? I have read on several places that you can.
And what is a SE toolbox?

[philzfog]

i box that fixes se phone like in my picture i have loads off plp asking me if i will do it but i wont as i will get 5 years in jail in the uk and there isnt any free way to do it trust me a fix them for a liveing ;)

[Leonheart]

You can just buy another device, if you are prepared to pay EXCESSIVE money for that. It will apparently cost you about the same, cause the consecuences for doing that are like you say... jail!

[Huddyhudd]

Ok, thanks for the awnsers!