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summerhero
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Feb 2, 2005, 12:22 AM

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Hey guys um......i brought a nokia 6230 recently off some guy Crazy

(fool) and now everytime i turn it off it says simcard registration failed, i read up on it and it says its because some1's blocked the phone Frown

but i also found out you can change the IMEI number, in turn unblocking your phone. The thing is i have no idea how to do this, and i'd rather have a working phone and not waste it, any help would be great, thanks. kind regards, liam

gunner2757
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Feb 5, 2005, 7:20 PM

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This does not sound correct. The IMEI can be blocked, however most service providers do not fool with blocking IMEIs--too much trouble and honestly they dont care if someone steals your phone and the person that stole it trys to activate it. they save money by not selling you a new phone. Anyway, unless you have the equipment, changing the IMEI is going to be impossible. They equipment to do this will probably cost more than a new phone. My best guess is you need a new SIM unless the phone may be bad. Tough call.. Good Luck!