Group, I am trying to verify the IMEI on the SAMSUNG SGH-J706 (GSM). Cellebrite reports it to be 50 instead of 57 (last digits), MobilEdit reports it to be 57 with a "Returned IMEI" of 50. The Identity plate under the battery shows 57. I have thumbed thru the device and am unable to locate the IMEI. XRY makes a note in it's documentation that it reports the last digit incorrectly. Does anyone know where in the GUI I can locate it or if there is another way to find it? I don't have a flasher box. I would like to take a screen shot for verification.
What does *#06# return?
What does the label say?
I know mine and AlexC's answers sound overly simple but sometimes simple is the best.
The last digit is a check sum digit calculated from the first 15 digits. You can verify it yourself with this online LUHN calculator.
I have tested the *#06# on anther device and it attempts to dial out. Should I be a a specific mode? I will google for a LUHN calculator.
*#06# will work normally work on GSM handsets ofc there are exceptions and if theres a SIM (or cloned/HAC SIM) inserted. As some only let you tap in non emergency numbers when a SIM inst inserted.
If you have tried it on a different handset thats not GSM it may not respond to the command etc as you probably get a mix of handsets over your side of the pond. -)
On most handsets you shouldn't have to hit dial - just type the code and hey-presto!
Incidentally, a lot of Samsungs have this issue. When they are asked by the AT command for their IMEI they omit/don't calculate the check digit.
What changes does entering the "*#06#" on the keypad make on the handset? Will it show up in the T9.db, notepad or any place else on the handset?
Shouldn't do - you won't be confirming or dialling anything, only typing the numbers, but if you're unsure you should get a test handset.
But I gather it's pretty common practice in the examinations of GSM phones.
I have tested the *#06# on anther device and it attempts to dial out. Should I be a a specific mode? I will google for a LUHN calculator.
Sorry, I'd meant to add this link to my post for the
I would advise against typing in *#06# and use this as a last resort if you have forensic tools at you disposal.
Have you contacted the manufactures of the tools you have used and asked them if they can explain/confirm your results? After all, if you can't trust your tools then you have some more serious problems.
I would advise against typing in *#06# and use this as a last resort if you have forensic tools at you disposal.
Why exactly? Entering *#06# makes no changes to the handset, your simply asking it what it thinks it's IMEI is.
The only time it has ever not worked for me is if I enter a character incorrectly and press clear and then continue the string. As far as I've seen if you enter it correctly (without ever pressing clear or back etc.) it will automatically show you the IMEI and you wouldn't have to press dial or anything else.