The Department of Telecommunication has ruled out an order to disconnect all phones bearing no IMEI (International Equipment Mobile Identity) numbers in them. A strict order which is going to be implemented from 30th November 2009 has been passed.
All Chinese mobiles and phones which do not have genuine IMEI number are going to be forfeited of services by their service provider. So DOT has issued a notice to all customers to get themselves a genuine IMEI number from DOT approved service centers.
Each GSM mobile handset has a unique code called IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) issued by the GSM authority. As per Government of India Directive, handsets with non-genuine IMEI will stop working on all networks by 30th November 2009.
What is an IMEI number?
• IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) is unique 15 digit identification number of the Mobile Handset. It is like the registration number of your vehicle.
•One can check the IMEI no of the Mobile Handset by pressing *#06#
•IMEI numbers are being allotted by five bodies authorized by GSMA.
•From IMEI number one can identify the make and model of the handset.
• To verify the IMEI number one can send a message “IMEI <15 digit IMEI No.> to 53232
For eg, IMEI 351869910223340 to 53232
Message displayed for correct IMEI – Success!!
Message displayed for incorrect IMEI – Alert!!! Invalid IMEI
•No two mobile handsets in the world should have the same IMEI number.
•IMEI number is an important tool for the handset tracking.
IMEI Number Structure
| TAC – Type Allocation Code | Serial Number | Check Digit | |
| NN | XXXXXX | ZZZZZZ | A |
| Reporting Body Identifier, eg MSAI | Type Identifier defined by MSAI | Number range allocated by MSAI but assigned to individual mobile stations by the manufacturer. | Defined as a function of all other digits (calculated by the manufacturer). |
About Genuine IMEI Implant
Mobile Standards Alliance of India (MSAI) is exclusively authorized body in India by GSM Association (GSMA) to perform Genuine IMEI Implant program (GII).MSAI is working in partnership with Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) and Department of Telecommunications (DOT) to implant the genuine IMEI numbers on to the mobile handsets which are carrying bad/non genuine IMEI numbers as a one time Amnesty Program.
The Service partners have to follow the process and guideline for this program as prescribed by Department of Telecommunications as advised by the security agencies.
•GII Program activated on handsets carrying Invalid IMEI numbers across india.
• Unique, one of a kind in the World Benefiting Consumers in a One Time Opportunity Approved by Government and COAI.
• Government Bodies Intelligence Agencies & Department of Telecommunication along with COAI Monitoring the development of GII Program.
• Full proof time bound program controlled through online central servers.
• Pay a nominal charge of Rs 199 (all inclusive) and obtain a receipt.
Why GII program?
•GII program is being implanted in compliance with the Govt. (DOT) circular barring the handsets carrying Invalid IMEI numbers.
•Security agencies advised DOT of multiple Invalid IMEI on handsets while intercepting terrorist calls.
•GII program being run to help protect the interest of consumers who unwittingly bought these handsets.
• Operators joined hands to facilitate the conversion of the Invalid IMEI numbers to genuine.
Once in a LifeTime Opportunity
• Get handsets with Invalid IMEI implanted with genuine IMEI number.
• Genuine IMEI recognized by network operators so ‘no barring’ of services.
• Govt. approved genuine IMEI implant process.
• Choice of 1600 + GII service partners nationwide as they are rolled out.
• DO NOT VISIT unauthorized shops as they compromise national security by implanting duplicate/invalid numbers which will be disconnected again.
For more information & FAQ’s please refer to the below mentioned link :
http://www.msai.in/consumer.html
For a list of genuine GII centers click on the following link :
http://www.msai.in/listofcentre.php
steve June 11, 2012 at 9:24 pm
what it the problem if my phone displays invalid IMEI and how can I solve this problem Thanks
sudheer February 10, 2011 at 6:50 am
i have a china mobile and bsnl sim .but when i insert the sim first it chows bsnl mobile then it shows invalid sim.it works in other phones properly.this problem occured once and mobile reparier registered my mobile and it worked for some days.now it repeates again the same problem.
Sanjay September 19, 2010 at 12:54 pm
i am from India using New Company Mobile: LAVA A9. This company newly launched in India, I can’t check his IMEI Code. Please give me suggestion about how to check mobile phone IMEI Code, especially Indian Mobile Phone. I am waiting for reply…
kaushik March 27, 2010 at 4:20 am
also TATA DOCOMO works fine in duplicate CHINA MOBILES SIM 2
yaar tum ne mera hi comment copy kiya
saeedakbar786@gmail.com March 26, 2010 at 1:44 pm
chinese phones with dual SIM has no problem in SIM 1
but SIM 2 doesnot working with majority operators
If u put BSNL SIM in SIM 2 then both SIMS are working,only BSNL SIM in SIM 2 is working
checked from my friend chinese handset
biju January 31, 2010 at 5:32 pm
Hi I want to get a IMEI number for the china set.. I have brought.. Pls guide me some centers in Bangalore
Biju
kaushik December 21, 2009 at 12:02 am
chinese phones with dual SIM has no problem in SIM 1
but SIM 2 doesnot working with majority operators
If u put BSNL SIM in SIM 2 then both SIMS are working,only BSNL SIM in SIM 2 is working
checked from my friend chinese handset
Vijendra Singh December 4, 2009 at 12:04 pm
Chinese mobile retailers rush to get legal IMEI codes
The MSAI had initiated the appointment of genuine IMEI implantation centres at 1600 locations and the deadline for implementing genuine IMEI was December 1. Telecom providers had approached the government for some more days which were denied.
ACTING UNDER the DOT and COAI directive, the Indian government has banned over 25 million Chinese handsets having fake IMEI codes. This stands in contrast to the fact that Indian telecom retailers and manufacturers can continue imports of branded and genuine IMEI china mobiles as certified by Directorate General of Customs and Foreign Trade.
The MSAI had initiated the appointment of genuine IMEI implantation centres at 1600 locations nationwide and the deadline for implementation of genuine IMEI was December 1. Telecom providers have approached the government for an extension for IMEI implementation, which has been declined as of now.
Citing the current IMEI issues, Geek IT stores, a Taiwan based genuine IMEI mobile manufacturer, which was the first in India to launch the IMEI Registration portal, has started accepting applications for Genuine IMEI China Mobiles Retailer program.
Geek IT Stores sell branded genuine IMEI china mobiles with full replacement warranty and technological support, through its authorised china mobile store franchise. It manufactures these under the BABT license in China and exports globally.
ps December 4, 2009 at 3:03 am
Well they have atlast tried to sort out a major problem. Any mobile without a geniuine imei number should not be allowed tobe in the market. This is a major initiatve, and it must work out well.
sai December 3, 2009 at 8:47 pm
My mobile is Boom5130 china mobile working in sim1 and not working sim2 IMEI no is353950022108269 and other no 135790246811220. my phone no 8121119722or8099662591
Saikat C December 3, 2009 at 11:02 am
2.5 Crore mobile Chinese handsets have been debarred as per media report. Whew !!
Khaling December 3, 2009 at 8:49 am
My mobile samsung GT-C 3053 .my IMEI number is 35471803281377/501 and cell phone number is 9863426696 only sim one
kaushik December 2, 2009 at 6:18 pm
exactly ! rightly said
metiraffiqahamed December 2, 2009 at 4:53 pm
my mobile is nktel 65000 mobile phone my phone working in sim1 and not working sim2 my imei no 356852011333287 my phone number 09703523003
masood ahmad December 2, 2009 at 3:43 pm
mine mobile has an imei number but they say its invalid and it has stopped working .what should i do???? mine is i-phone.
soumen sarkar December 1, 2009 at 6:16 pm
Most of the chinese mobiles are having valid IMEI numbers for SIM1. But it is void for SIM2. So the mobiles are still useful only using one SIM.
Whether IMEI registration for only SIM2 is possible further ?
soumen sarkar December 1, 2009 at 6:13 pm
Most of the chinese mobiles are having valid IMEI numbers for SIM1. But it is void for SIM2. So the mobiles are still useful only using one SIM.
shane December 1, 2009 at 6:12 pm
hi,
i use a china phone and was worried that my phone service was going to be switched off.
i came online to search for ways to register my phone but the steps here was good enough.
my phone has an imei number as the company is registered. so firstly do try the sms to 53232 and then continue…
kaushik December 1, 2009 at 11:52 am
how many chinese craps banned till now ?
Any news
Fahad December 1, 2009 at 12:36 am
i thnk the phns wl get barrd within few hrs…coz it z nt a joke to bar 2.5 cr of mobiles..ek ek kar k ye operators mar dalenge chinese mobiles ko.
kaushik December 1, 2009 at 12:32 am
@Nikhil Kothari
thanks for showing me Nokla phone
only AIRCEL in kolkata shows invalid SIM when inserted in China Mobile
other operator still continue with duplicate IMEI
Fahad December 1, 2009 at 12:32 am
mobiles r stil workng….chinese phones ka to hogaya gud day…
Nikhil Kothari December 1, 2009 at 12:24 am
this is what i own http://www.dhgate.com/n97-nokla-dual-card-dual-standby-cell-phone/p-ff80808121fb9c0d0121fbe2b3416ee6.html Nokla Dual N97
Nikhil Kothari December 1, 2009 at 12:22 am
@kaushik
Its Not Nokia its Nokla i even got a text from Airtel that to vist nearest GII center to implant a new IMEI
kaushik December 1, 2009 at 12:20 am
@Nikhil Kothari
Nokia phone should not have dupliacte IMEI
or ur phone shows invalid IMEI ?
Nikhil Kothari December 1, 2009 at 12:18 am
@kaushik
i believe Airtel guys forget implement the ban my Nokla phone is still working
Airtel wake up hit the panic button
kaushik December 1, 2009 at 12:13 am
@Nikhil Kothari
is China phones with duplicate IMEI still working ? it should be banned now
if not then operators are not following Govt Order
Nikhil Kothari December 1, 2009 at 12:06 am
@kaushik
as of now everything is working picture perfect with my nokla phone
kaushik December 1, 2009 at 12:01 am
Its now 12 midnight
any news of disconnection ?
kaushik November 30, 2009 at 11:16 pm
by by nahi
bye bye hoga
kaushik November 30, 2009 at 11:15 pm
still many people unaware of this IMEI issue
they will be in shock tomorrow when the see their mobile stops receiving or making calls
Manoj November 30, 2009 at 11:12 pm
by by China Mobile
THE GUY November 30, 2009 at 11:04 pm
oh no ……….i do not have a valid one!
anoop November 30, 2009 at 9:16 pm
check ur imei at this site
http://www.numberingplans.com/?page=analysis&sub=imeinr
Fahad November 30, 2009 at 8:58 pm
2.5 cr mobiles wont work frm 12 am…
Vadi galat baat hai
kaushik November 30, 2009 at 8:52 pm
Countdown begins for 12 AM
just 3 more hours to go
just like New Year Eve
LOL
amit November 30, 2009 at 8:52 pm
hi statish ur no is genone
amit November 30, 2009 at 8:50 pm
hi dilip ur no is genone
satish November 30, 2009 at 8:21 pm
hi i am satish kumar my mobile id of g’five my imei no.357316030538887 pl confirm me through mail
satish November 30, 2009 at 8:17 pm
hi i am dilip jain my mobile id of g’five my imei no.357316030527484 pl confirm me through mail
satish November 30, 2009 at 8:15 pm
i satish kumar my IMEI number 357316030527484
dilip jain November 30, 2009 at 8:03 pm
hi i am dilip jain my mobile id of nokia my imei no.355706020075266 pl confirm me through mail
dilip jain November 30, 2009 at 7:56 pm
hi i am dilip jain my mobile id of sigmatel my imei no.355706020075266 pl confirm me through mail
Anuj November 30, 2009 at 6:41 pm
oh.. can’t these guys authenticate IMEI numbers themselves? Its as easy as kissing ur GF. Dont ask others to kiss ur GF..!!
San November 30, 2009 at 5:45 pm
This is a request to our readers that please do not feature your IMEI number here as we won’t be able to resolve your IMEI problems rather you should get in touch with the GII centers instead.
D. SANTOSH KUMAR November 30, 2009 at 4:41 pm
i wish to inform you that i have using chine phone so i request you to please confoem wheather it is geniumn or not my imei no 358879050137636
GULJARI LAL CHOUDHARY November 30, 2009 at 4:33 pm
hi i am guljai lal my mobile id of sigmatel my imei no.353742030106579 pl confirm me through mail
Vinayaka November 30, 2009 at 4:25 pm
MY PHONE IMEI NUMBER IS 354843013721365 PLEASE CONFIRM IT
Deepak November 30, 2009 at 4:22 pm
I have a cell of bluetooth and its IMEI no is 354835015060289 is it is correct or genuine imei no. pls tell me
VARUN November 30, 2009 at 3:35 pm
MY PHONE IMEI NUMBER IS 357569000127202 PLEASE CONFIRM IT .
kaushik November 30, 2009 at 2:15 pm
after 12 AM midnight today many phones specially China Phones will stop working
god bless them
Raktim Dutta November 30, 2009 at 1:28 pm
The IMEI no. of my Nokia cell phone is 356944035192581. I want to know whether my cell phone is genuine or fake?
SUNIL November 30, 2009 at 1:11 pm
HI I have a cell of Sigmatel and its IMEI no is 352981033582805 is it is correct or genuine imei no. pls tell me
Saikat C November 30, 2009 at 12:26 pm
@Rinchine Mizar
Send IMEI 135790246811220 to 53232
Message displayed for correct IMEI – Success!!
Message displayed for incorrect IMEI – Alert!!! Invalid IMEI
Rinchine Mizar November 30, 2009 at 12:15 pm
can u do as soon as possible…..
Rinchine Mizar November 30, 2009 at 12:14 pm
my IMEI no. is 135790246811220
AMARJIT RATHAUR November 30, 2009 at 11:46 am
is there any website to know that a IMEI no is correct or not?
kaushik November 30, 2009 at 12:29 am
I got two different message reply for the same handset
Anuj November 29, 2009 at 11:19 pm
Yes, you can whenever you want. But till date, calls from that phone shall not get processed.
Anuj November 29, 2009 at 10:36 pm
NOTE for EXISTING AIRTEL CUSTOMERS who are currently using NON BRANDED PHONE WITH FAKE or NO IMEI number: If you purchase original Nokia phone, you will get 50 minutes per month for a consecutive period of 12 months & at free of cost. These free minutes can be utilized for Airtel to Airtel calling only. Airtel shall verify such user by automated system by 09.12.09 & shall immense the offer automatically for eligible customers from Jan’ 10 to Dec’ 10.
Anuj November 29, 2009 at 10:26 pm
NOTE: If your phone has two or more IMEI numbers & even if showing valid, probably its a non genuine IMEI. Also if its showing valid, its necessary that database should recognize it with correct brand name. If it do not, then your phone has fake IMEI.
In all such cases, calls from that phone shall not get processed w.e.f. 01.12.2009, 12:00 AM.
Virendra November 29, 2009 at 8:33 pm
I got 2 IMEI no.One of them is valid.Another invalid..I m using Chines Sigmatel A3 handset.Also having CDMA SIM slot?Plz rply.
Virendra November 29, 2009 at 8:25 pm
I got 2 IMEI no.One of them is valid.Another invalid..I m using Chines Aoel handset.Is it possible a set wid 2 imei no?Plz rply.
Prasath J November 29, 2009 at 8:22 pm
If it is a Dual SIM mobile, then it is possible… It is mostly unlikely that a Dual-SIM phone has one valid IMEI number… Please check both the numbers again by SMS “IMEI (IMEI No)” to 57886 to check… It will say the handset maker name and model number also… If it is not same as your phone, then your phone has DUPLICATE IMEI number… Then you need to change IMEI for both SIMs @ Rs199x2 = Rs398…
Milind November 29, 2009 at 8:07 pm
@Priya
hi priya,
its a news that invalid IMEI no handsets going to be dead by 30th nov, i think ur handset having dual sim compability, it might be possible that u can use only one number from ur handset and one block by network.
Priya November 29, 2009 at 7:52 pm
When i dial*#06#.I got 2 imei no.One of them is valid.Another invalid..I m using sigmatel HXD 2008i.Is it possible a set wid 2 imei no?Plz rply.
Deepak November 29, 2009 at 10:25 am
Sir , I have a Ushalexus phone which have not IMEI no……from 28 november i cant receive any calls & cant call ………..kindly suggest me wat to do?
avtarkaint November 29, 2009 at 9:51 am
maximum fault come in Chinese mobile they have two slots for 2 sim card but having only 1 IMEI number.
SAN November 28, 2009 at 11:16 pm
SEND
IMEI ——(15 DIGITS)——— TO 53232
ALERT MSG
WITHIN A SECOND ALERT MSG U RECEIVED, IN THAT MSG .INFORMATION ABOUT
* BRAMD NAME
* MANUFACTURER
* ABsource (IF THE IMEI NO. IS ORIGINAL)
pradip salunkhe November 28, 2009 at 9:02 pm
Dear Sir,
Pls. help me My mobile Model Handset is SIGMATEL U8O8 And My EMEI Number is 356101002793855.
Thanks and Regards,
Pradip Salunkhe
9028285228
V.R.Savanur November 28, 2009 at 4:45 pm
Recently Purchased Nokia 5130c-2 Haning IMEI No.358268030401609 – When Sent This IMEI No. To 53232 Alert Msg Received
Kindly Suggest What to do next
When Contacted Nokia Service Center At Belgaum Tells That Nothing Will Happen To Hand Set
Please Guide Me How To Make Sure That This Is Genuine IMEI Number
V.R.Savanur November 28, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Recently Purchased Nokia 5130c-2 Haning IMEI No.358268030401609 – When Sent This IMEI No. To 53232 Alert Msg Received
Kindly Suggest What to do next
When Contacted Nokia Service Center At Belgaum Tells That Nothing Will Happen To Hand Set
Please Guide Me
chetan November 28, 2009 at 3:05 pm
i have use to FXD t33i mobile ,i want to know about information of IMEI NI. MY NO IS SIM1-352182035122597/SIM2-332190700972670. THANK YOU
subhash kukade November 28, 2009 at 12:13 pm
I have use to NKTEl china mobile, I want to about information of IMEI No. is 355220010084429.
Thanking you!
prasad November 28, 2009 at 10:49 am
i m from mumbai. i have the china mobile with me and i want the imei no for government authorised number. pleas suggest me my nearest center in mahim, mumbai India.
RAKESH November 27, 2009 at 5:57 pm
sir
i have SIGMATEL-S9 mobile handset
and my IMEI no. 135790246811220
357569000281983
Give Mumbai service proivder for authorised Genuine IMEI implant address.
Regards,
RAKESH
Dharambir Singh November 27, 2009 at 4:50 pm
if the IMEI number is correct or not? IMEI number=356328030085570
Srinivas Konda November 27, 2009 at 4:48 pm
sir
i have FXD-661 mobile handset
and my IMEI no. 357839050006030
Give Mumbai service proivder for authorised Genuine IMEI implant address.
Regards,
Srinivas
aaditya singh November 27, 2009 at 1:59 pm
sir
i have spice s-7
my eimi no is
353401016005277
my phone shows me invalid sim
pls give me another eimi n pls
Shivanand November 27, 2009 at 12:58 pm
sir
Give Bangalore service proivder for authorised Genuine IMEI implant address
swapnil November 27, 2009 at 11:17 am
plz inform me if my imei no.is correct or not? 352873010927089
Melton November 27, 2009 at 10:05 am
if my IMEI number 135790246811220 another 352539030019674
sharda nand pandey November 27, 2009 at 9:47 am
if my IMei number is correct or not plz inform my IMEI no. are 310030010392757 and another IMEI number is 910030010392765
manasroy November 25, 2009 at 8:16 pm
Can you get me the GII centers in bongaigaon assam
j Rakesh November 25, 2009 at 1:25 pm
if the IMEI number is correct or not? IMEI number= 357621000671620,another IMEI number=357621000722621
SUPREET KAUR November 24, 2009 at 11:56 pm
When I sent my IMEI No of 15 digit to 53232 the reply comes invalid IMEI no.can i know from can i get a new IMEI NO. as early as possible.thanks…………
PRATAP November 24, 2009 at 8:58 pm
how can i register my EMEI number
Prasath J November 23, 2009 at 10:34 pm
I have not tried 53232… But I used the number 57886 from my Tata Indicom and it worked… So try the number 57886… Eg: Type “IMEI 15digitIMEI-number” and send to 57886… Premium SMS charges apply say Rs3/SMS
kaushik November 23, 2009 at 10:25 pm
@vinod
type IMEI space 15 digit no and sent to 53232
remember the space after IMEI
vinod November 23, 2009 at 10:21 pm
When I sent my IMEI No of 15 digit to 53232 the reply comes the key word 53232 is not found.Is there other No. to send the IMEI No.? If there is any other procedure kindly let me know
Mr.Prabhakar Nayak November 23, 2009 at 7:51 pm
When I sent my IMEI No of 15 digit to 53232 the reply comes the key word 53232 is not found.Is there other No. to send the IMEI No.? If there is any other procedure kindly let me know.
Prabhakar Nayak
San November 22, 2009 at 1:33 pm
To everybody having problems in finding out GII stores. Here is the link please refer to your city to find out the nearest GII stores. http://www.msai.in/listofcentre.php
s m saha November 22, 2009 at 11:55 am
I have two gsm cell phones bought from my sons in USA with different IMEI numbers. I would like to get fresh and approved IMEI numbers. Please advise me the nearest location to my residence at Dum Dum Nagerbazar quickly. Thanks.
radhakrishna November 22, 2009 at 2:28 am
i want to know list of IMEI govt. approved centres at noida.plz inform me in my mail adress as soon as possible.
rajesh November 21, 2009 at 11:13 pm
How can i know my IMEI nomber in my CDMA handset !
habib khan November 21, 2009 at 9:28 pm
Sir I have mobile, name is micromax X 280. please give me full information about IMEI number of this mobile and give me information also for what will be procedure if it may be not having IMEI number.
Prasath J November 21, 2009 at 7:08 pm
Sorry.. You are very late…
rubesh kumar November 21, 2009 at 5:56 pm
sir i want to strat Genuine IMEI Implant(GII) center in my town . what is procedure to start the GII?
Prasath J November 21, 2009 at 5:29 pm
No not like that, I have seen one person with Spice mobile having cloned IMEI (from another forum)… So I think, latest Spice mobiles have got genuine IMEI numbers, but old Spice or any other china re-make mobiles should be checked now… It will cost at max Rs3 only… Isnt it… Spending 3Rs now is much better than keeping a useless phone after Dec01…
Just my two cents…
Giri Babu.Thota November 21, 2009 at 4:34 pm
I just tried the SMS verification for my MICROMAX X115(dual SIM & IMEI)The service is unavailable temporarily. please send return sms for email adress
Jagdish Gandhi November 21, 2009 at 3:00 pm
I have an airtel connection in my mobile I want list of IMEI govt. approved centres at Chandigarh U.T.
Yogesh Zambare November 21, 2009 at 12:53 pm
I want to enrolled my mobile IMEI No. from my Internet account No. 02572010765
Saptarshi Roy November 21, 2009 at 5:10 am
One more list
http://www.ideacellular.com/ShowBinary/BEA%20Repository/idea/Advertisements/GII_Service_Centers_MobileStore.xls
Genuine IMEI implant list @ The Mobile Stores across India
Agnivo November 20, 2009 at 11:42 pm
I just tried the SMS verification for my sciphone S18 (dual SIM & IMEI)
It returned:
Success, this imei belongs to brand: CECT K808 Mfg: CECT comms. Source:MSAI
Daman November 20, 2009 at 10:52 pm
I have SPICE M5252 and it has both its IMEI Nos registered
I have checked them
So SPICE mobile owners have no need to panic
Shubhadeep Chattopadhyay November 20, 2009 at 6:36 pm
this whole IMEI issue will ultimately going to create panic to customers.
All the phones of major brands of handsets(NOKIA, SAMSUNG, LG, SONY Eicsson, MOTOROLA,)(i have no idea of SPICE, MICROMAX) are having genuine IMEI numbers. previously chinese make brands are not having any of the IMEI numbers but now they are also providing the same but their genuinity is questioned.
as far as the advertisements in HT for smartphones they are of no major brand, but their IMEI may be genuine ……..i dont know that how long they will last in terms of lifetime.
i am using SPCE D88n and the same is not replying for and message. i fear it may be ingenuin because oonceitis repaired by SPICE only and they had to change tht.
but i dont fear coz they provided me receipt of new IMEI number and if its fake…….. I WILL SUE THEM….YEP ALSO WILL BE COMPENSATED AT THAT TIME.
Atul November 20, 2009 at 5:15 pm
I just got a call from my service provider that my mobile handset IMEI is not real, so my handset will be taken offline from Nov end. But when i checked and following details:-
Type Allocation Holder Apple
Mobile Equipment Type Apple iPhone
GSM Implementation Phase 2/2+
IMEI Validity Assessment Probably
What to do? How to register this IMEI.
Ravi Shankar Tiwari November 18, 2009 at 6:14 pm
I have dual sim mobile fxd 33i+ .I am using two SIM one of BSNL and second is of Aircel.I have cheked my IMEI number by SMS on 53232 , and reply recived ‘succeess’, but my BSNL SIM is not working in my fxd mobile handset . Kindly suggest me what can I do?
pallav November 18, 2009 at 1:35 am
micromax handsets have real imei no or fake??????????
Saptarshi Roy November 17, 2009 at 10:47 am
Thanks to the deadline of 30/11/2009, handsets without a valid IMEI number are sold at a quarter of their original price. Take a look at Hinduatan Times – Kolkata edition (17/11/2009). They have placed a big advertisement of a high end ‘qwerty’ keypad enabled Smartphone, priced only at Rs. 4,999/- but it does not have a valid IMEI number.
Investing Rs. 4,999 and another Rs. 199/- for an IMEI transplant wouldn’t make a bad investment, what do you’ll say to this?
Saptarshi Roy November 16, 2009 at 10:40 pm
@Prasath J
You’re welcome brother.
San November 16, 2009 at 5:56 pm
To all TT readers and my fellow friends. I would recommend you to get in touch with your service provider immediately if you have purchased the handset along with the connection i.e. if you are a having a bundle offer handset. Since this direction of GII program would be implemented by 30th Nov so its better to sort out the matter asap.
Merc November 16, 2009 at 3:01 pm
check the validity of your handset existing IMEI at below URL
http://www.numberingplans.com/?page=analysis&sub=imeinr
If you see it as fake/duplicate IMEI, contact any Genuine IMEI implant service center near you to update the handset with a new genuine IMEI
http://www.msai.in/listofcentre.php
Read the old comment from Prasath , should get more idea from it
VISHWAJIT November 16, 2009 at 12:28 pm
DEAR FREIND,
PLZ TELL ME IS THERE IS ANY WAY TO REGISTER THE GUININE “IMIE NO.” FOR THE CHINA HANDSET
ANIRBAN November 16, 2009 at 11:50 am
China mobile may has invalid IMEI number so it’s better to contact your service providers.
VISHWAJIT November 16, 2009 at 11:36 am
But how…?
I Sure A Genuine IMEI Number of my handset…
VISHWAJIT November 16, 2009 at 11:32 am
I have purchased china mobile from Nagpur (Maharashtra)on 9th Nov-08 and using Reliance & Tata DOCOMO GSM service. It is showing the IMEI number which has been rejected by the Reliance GSM centre causing invalid IMEI, but when I saw its back cover it was mentioned the IMEI number. Please help me and in the larger interest of customers of India. Please guide me where I can check my IMEI number on the website. Waiting for your quick response.
Rakesh Chawla November 16, 2009 at 10:50 am
Dear Sir I recentley purchased a new Fly handset MC160 dual sim phone with bill. I am getting SMS from Reliance about invalid IMEI number I guess mine is a genuine IMEI numbers and one may same number in this case what I have to do
Krishna Prakash Gupta November 16, 2009 at 10:20 am
I have purchased a new sigmatel s400 mobile from Muzaffarpur (Bihar) and using Reliance GSM service. It is showing the IMEI number which has been rejected by the Reliance GSM centre causing invalid IMEI, but when I saw its back cover it was mentioned the IMEI number. Please help me and in the larger interest of customers of India. Please guide me where I can check my IMEI number on the website. Waiting for your quick response.
Devraj November 16, 2009 at 9:42 am
@ San
Dear San I recentley purchased a new Samsung handset with Airtel connection. I am getting SMS from Airtel about invalid IMEI number I guess mine is a genuine IMEI number and one may same number in this case what I have to do
Devraj November 16, 2009 at 9:34 am
@San
S.J.B November 16, 2009 at 9:07 am
Check this…
http://www.rcom.co.in/Rcom/personal/home/imei.html
Prasath J November 16, 2009 at 8:37 am
@Merc
Thanks Merc for the Link… The IMEI in my old China DualSIM Phone is DUPLICATE… Means it has IMEI of Nokia N95 as told by website… And it doesnt have second IMEI for the second SIM card slot… Thanks for helping…
@Saptarshi Roy
Thanks Saptarshi Roy for the list… My town has two centres, which I came to know from the list… Thank you and I will immediately go there and replace them….
Thanks a lot for this BLOG…
avtarkaint November 16, 2009 at 8:26 am
thanks for the details
AnujB November 16, 2009 at 1:41 am
chalo…ist genuine step toward complete MNP in the country!!
Saptarshi Roy November 16, 2009 at 12:21 am
What If your handset doesn’t have a valid IMEI number?
In case of Mobile Handset with no IMEI number or a invalid IMEI number, you will be required to either buy a new Mobile handset or go to any of the GII ( Genuine IMEI Implant ) outlets.
A GII Outlet cant Implant a valid IMEI number on the Mobile handset through a software.
Please find your nearest GII Service outlet from the link below:
http://www.rcom.co.in/Rcom/personal/home/xls/IMEI_Centre_List_Final.xls
Merc November 15, 2009 at 10:57 pm
Use below url to cross check if your phone IMEI genuine
http://www.numberingplans.com/?page=analysis&sub=imeinr