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"bgeer" <bgeer@xmission.com> wrote in message
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> "IMEI number of the phone (can be view by typing *#06#)"
> Hey, it' doesn't work.

It does with me, are you sure you're entering it right? Type it as if you
were going to dial a number... *#06# and your phone should display the
serial number (which is the IMEI number).

It's also usually on a sticker behind your battery, it begins usually with
35...

> Is this a GSM-only thing?

No, it's not related to the network technology used, it's a Nokia thing,
which has been picked up by other phone companies to standardise the way you
retrieve your IMEI number.

Adam
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"The Mole" <unknown@unknown.net> wrote in message
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> Here's a better one! Dedicated to John C Rymer who wanted everything
> FREE!!!!
> http://www.unlocksmith.com/

Wotch Mole!

You might want to have a look at the site, it's running like treacle on a
particularly cold day.

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"NOKIA UNLOCK" <tommancs@chello.hu> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> You can unlock your phone online at my webpage:
>
> http://www.geocities.com/tommancs/
>
> Take a look!!
>
>

'.. Recive your code and the guide to enter it IN 24 HOURS '

lol! Wow, i never knew the codes expired...

'... We keep your credit card details 100% safe, and we use 128bit SSL
encrypting! '

LMFAO!

Funny stuff.

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"Adam Greatrix" <extorian@nospam.hotmail.com> writes:

>"bgeer" <bgeer@xmission.com> wrote in message
>news:cflqnc$rll$1@news.xmission.com...
>> "IMEI number of the phone (can be view by typing *#06#)"
>> Hey, it' doesn't work.

>It does with me, are you sure you're entering it right? Type it as if you
>were going to dial a number... *#06# and your phone should display the
>serial number (which is the IMEI number).

All mine does in try to actually dial the number, which gets me a
recorded message to hang up & try again.

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"bgeer" <bgeer@xmission.com> wrote in message
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> "Adam Greatrix" <extorian@nospam.hotmail.com> writes:
> All mine does in try to actually dial the number, which gets me a
> recorded message to hang up & try again.

I don't mean to be patronising, but you ARE dialling it correctly yeah? You
have to do this from the main screen, so press the hang-up button lots to
return there. Then press the * key, # key, 0 key, 6 key, then finally the #
key. As soon as you hit the # key at the end the screen SHOULD display your
IMEI number. You don't ever actually phone the number (by pressing the green
phone/call button).

If you've done it as above and you don't get your IMEI number then I don't
know what to say. I've never come across a Nokia phone that doesn't do this.

Adam

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I think is BT...was for me too and I have broadband.
"Richard Colton" <webmaster@NOSPAMuselessinfo.org.uk> wrote in message
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>
> "The Mole" <unknown@unknown.net> wrote in message
> news:cfnqul$l7c$1@titan.btinternet.com...
>> Here's a better one! Dedicated to John C Rymer who wanted everything
>> FREE!!!!
>> http://www.unlocksmith.com/
>
> Wotch Mole!
>
> You might want to have a look at the site, it's running like treacle on a
> particularly cold day.
>
> --
>>>> Unlock Your Phone's Potential <<<
>>>> www.uselessinfo.org.uk <<<
>>>> www.thephonelocker.co.uk <<<
>
>

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"Adam Greatrix" <extorian@nospam.hotmail.com> writes:

>"bgeer" <bgeer@xmission.com> wrote in message
>news:cfo96g$ovl$1@news.xmission.com...
>> "Adam Greatrix" <extorian@nospam.hotmail.com> writes:
>> All mine does in try to actually dial the number, which gets me a
>> recorded message to hang up & try again.

>I don't mean to be patronising,

No problem.

>... but you ARE dialling it correctly yeah? You
>have to do this from the main screen, so press the hang-up button lots to
>return there. Then press the * key, # key, 0 key, 6 key, then finally the #
>key. As soon as you hit the # key at the end the screen SHOULD display your
>IMEI number. You don't ever actually phone the number (by pressing the green
>phone/call button).

This is exactly what I did...when I hit the 2nd # key it just stares
at me doing nothing.

>If you've done it as above and you don't get your IMEI number then I don't
>know what to say. I've never come across a Nokia phone that doesn't do this.

I wonder if it has something to do with phones sold for use in USA.
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"bgeer" <bgeer@xmission.com> wrote in message
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> I wonder if it has something to do with phones sold for use in USA.

I can't comment on this model of phone directly, but I'd imagine it must be.

Your IMEI number is also written on the back of your phone behind the
battery. It's one of the bar codes.

Adam

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"Adam Greatrix" <extorian@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> "bgeer" <bgeer@xmission.com> wrote in message
> news:cfqmhe$mj5$1@news.xmission.com...
>
> > I wonder if it has something to do with phones sold for use in USA.
>
> I can't comment on this model of phone directly, but I'd imagine it must
be.
>
> Your IMEI number is also written on the back of your phone behind the
> battery. It's one of the bar codes.

AFAIK only GSM phones have IMEI numbers. Analogue phones have ESN's
(Electronic Serial Numbers) - not having any direct experience I can't say
what CDMA etc. type phones as used in the US have, but I doubt it's an
IMEI in the GSM format.

Ivor

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"Ivor Jones" <this.address@notvalid.inv> writes:

>"Adam Greatrix" <extorian@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>> "bgeer" <bgeer@xmission.com> wrote in message
>> news:cfqmhe$mj5$1@news.xmission.com...
>>
>> > I wonder if it has something to do with phones sold for use in USA.
>>
>> I can't comment on this model of phone directly, but I'd imagine it must
>be.
>>
>> Your IMEI number is also written on the back of your phone behind the
>> battery. It's one of the bar codes.

>AFAIK only GSM phones have IMEI numbers. Analogue phones have ESN's
>(Electronic Serial Numbers) - not having any direct experience I can't say
>what CDMA etc. type phones as used in the US have, but I doubt it's an
>IMEI in the GSM format.

I have read about other #...# codes that I tried with similar results.
I didn't know if the problem was my naivete' or an issue with CDMA
phones or a feature USA wireless companies don't want phone owners to
have.

I find much more interesting information about GSM phones than CDMA.

Much obliged, Bob

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