I Need Help With A Phone

[Duffman]

ok ok ok i found a sprint sanyo scp-8100, and its locked id like to find out who it belongs to and if i can't in a day or two theyll cancel service get a new one but either wa how can i bypass the lock feature

[3rd gen noob]

Hacking discussions are strictly prohibited within the forum.

http://www.google.com :)

[Duffman]

its not hacking, im not doing anything wrong its an expensive phone and if i act quick i can give it back

[3rd gen noob]

Originally posted by Duffman3@8 December 2003 - 20:13
its not hacking, im not doing anything wrong its an expensive phone and if i act quick i can give it back
:lol:

[Duffman]

whats that supposed to mean? i have a phone already and don't need this one all i wanna do is give it back

[wormless]

but its free hi gen!

[3rd gen noob]

Originally posted by Duffman3@8 December 2003 - 20:17
whats that supposed to mean? i have a phone already and don't need this one all i wanna do is give it back
take it to your local police station then

edit: hi, wormy :)

[Duffman]

wow you are a real asshole thanks for your help, this is a forum to help people not question my morals and if im a thief

[3rd gen noob]

Originally posted by Duffman3@8 December 2003 - 20:23
wow you are a real asshole thanks for your help, this is a forum to help people not question my morals and if im a thief
if you wish to remove the phone lock without the owners permission, you are in effect hacking the phone
hacking discussions are not permitted by the rules of this forum

if you really do wish to give the phone back to the owner, then do you think it's wise to illegally hack it then give it back?

i think not :)

[Duffman]

how about i don't know whos it is so i wanna unlock it and look in the phone book for something along the lines of "home" so i can call and see who it belongs too

[3rd gen noob]

Originally posted by Duffman3@8 December 2003 - 20:27
how about i don't know whos it is so i wanna unlock it and look in the phone book for something along the lines of "home" so i can call and see who it belongs too
step back and think about it...

unlocking the phone to access its contents is illegal. the best thing you can do is hand the phone into your local police station

[Duffman]

well thanks for all your help asshole if anyone else would like to actually help feel free

[3rd gen noob]

Originally posted by Duffman3@8 December 2003 - 20:31
well thanks for all your help asshole if anyone else would like to actually help feel free
look, i've been incredibly patient in trying to help you you little fuckwit, if you don't want my advice, don't take it :)

[wormless]

just do what gen said and hand it in to police stationlocked

[Kunal]

*lockced*

[muchspl2]

http://members.cox.net/xcuse/lawrencelock.jpg

[raiserblade2003]

Originally posted by Kunal@8 December 2003 - 21:54
*lockced*
uhhh maybe hwen u are a mod.....

but seriously, i think gen is right. and really, you might be honest and all but its kinda hard to beleive that u want to unlock it just so you can return it to the owner and not keep it to yourself. btw, wouldnt the owner just called back to his/her own phone to see if anybody found it? :blink:

oh and i though hardware world was for comp related hardware only.

[3rd gen noob]

it's funny that when i post in the "report anything unusual" thread, there are two more replies... :rolleyes:

[Duffman]

Originally posted by raiserblade2003+8 December 2003 - 22:46--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (raiserblade2003 @ 8 December 2003 - 22:46)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Kunal@8 December 2003 - 21:54
*lockced*
uhhh maybe hwen u are a mod.....

but seriously, i think gen is right. and really, you might be honest and all but its kinda hard to beleive that u want to unlock it just so you can return it to the owner and not keep it to yourself. btw, wouldnt the owner just called back to his/her own phone to see if anybody found it? :blink:

oh and i though hardware world was for comp related hardware only. [/b][/quote]
thats what i thought but i haven&#39;t gotten a call and i know with my phone if i loose it i have a 50&#036; deductable plus you have to redo the phone book and once you cancel service on a lost or stolen phone you can&#39;t find it and have it reactivated so...

sorry for:
breaking the rules
trying to be nice
having somewhat of a base of morals

[3rd gen noob]

Originally posted by Duffman3@8 December 2003 - 21:49
having somewhat of a base of morals
if you had any morals, you wouldn&#39;t illegally hack the phone :angry:

:)

[Duffman]

try to look past unlocking the phone, and more to the GIVING IT BACK

[3rd gen noob]

Originally posted by Duffman3@8 December 2003 - 21:59
try to look past unlocking the phone, and more to the GIVING IT BACK
the mere act of unlocking the phone is illegal

if you manage to do it, you are breaking the law and are a criminal

are you seriously so stupid that you can&#39;t comprehend that?

[Virtualbody1234]

Originally posted by 3rd gen noob+8 December 2003 - 18:01--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (3rd gen noob @ 8 December 2003 - 18:01)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Duffman3@8 December 2003 - 21:59
try to look past unlocking the phone, and more to the GIVING IT BACK
the mere act of unlocking the phone is illegal

if you manage to do it, you are breaking the law and are a criminal

are you seriously so stupid that you can&#39;t comprehend that? [/b][/quote]
I would like to see a written law for that.

[3rd gen noob]

Originally posted by Virtualbody1234@8 December 2003 - 22:02
I would like to see a written law for that.
for what?

[wormless]

if its locked, locked then obviously you or someone has tried to get into the phone?

give to the old bill and let em sort it out

[muchspl2]

look for a manule and try to find the test mode for it, also try the default settings and simple 4321-1234 ect

but i feel your story is utter bs for what its worth

[3rd gen noob]

Originally posted by muchspl2@8 December 2003 - 22:28
also try the default settings and simple 4321-1234 ect
remember there are a limited number of attempts...

[muchspl2]

Originally posted by 3rd gen noob+9 December 2003 - 00:29--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (3rd gen noob @ 9 December 2003 - 00:29)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-muchspl2@8 December 2003 - 22:28
also try the default settings and simple 4321-1234 ect
remember there are a limited number of attempts... [/b][/quote]
all the better :lol:

[3rd gen noob]

Originally posted by muchspl2+8 December 2003 - 22:31--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (muchspl2 @ 8 December 2003 - 22:31)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Originally posted by 3rd gen noob@9 December 2003 - 00:29
<!--QuoteBegin-muchspl2@8 December 2003 - 22:28
also try the default settings and simple 4321-1234 ect
remember there are a limited number of attempts...
all the better :lol: [/b][/quote]
good idea... :lol:

try:

0001
0002
0003

then you should have in your hands a rather useless phone :lol:

[Virtualbody1234]

Originally posted by 3rd gen noob+8 December 2003 - 18:03--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (3rd gen noob @ 8 December 2003 - 18:03)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Virtualbody1234@8 December 2003 - 22:02
I would like to see a written law for that.
for what? [/b][/quote]
A law that says that it&#39;s illegal to unlock a cellphone.

[TheFilePirater]

even if he was to keep it, the owner would report it stolen and when he goes to the people to get it activited they would think he stole it :lol:

[mooseman2070]

how is it locked? keypad lock? PM me

[3rd gen noob]

Originally posted by Virtualbody1234@8 December 2003 - 22:38
A law that says that it&#39;s illegal to unlock a cellphone.
well, how do you get the required 4 digit numerical code to unlock the phone?
you can have any combination of numbers from 0000-9999 (which is rather a few numbers)
you only get 3 wrong attempts to input the correct code, after which you will not be able to operate the phone at all

in order to successfully unlock the phone you would either have to have knowledge of the code prior to making the attempts (which may or may not be illegal depending on the method you obtained the code from), or you would have to be able to crack the code from within the memory of the phone itself (which is illegal)

i suppose when you look at it that way, it&#39;s only going to be illegal if you obtained the code legally :)

[Virtualbody1234]

or you would have to be able to crack the code from within the memory of the phone itself (which is illegal)

Where is that written?

[wormless]

Originally posted by TheFilePirater@8 December 2003 - 23:39
even if he was to keep it, the owner would report it stolen and when he goes to the people to get it activited they would think he stole it :lol:
but if its insured he can get a new one&#33;

[3rd gen noob]

ok, i&#39;ve just been talking to my brother (who works for vodafone UK)
he says the absolute best thing you can do is to phone up the operator for the phone (if you can find out) and give them the serial number on the phone.
they may or may not tell you who the phone belongs to, if they do, you can take it to the person. if they don&#39;t, take it to a police station.

as for the issues of illegality of hacking the phone, VB, apparently it&#39;s dependent on international laws, so i&#39;d need to consult with my brother again for america :)

[wormless]

Originally posted by 3rd gen noob@9 December 2003 - 00:12
ok, i&#39;ve just been talking to my brother (who works for vodafone UK)
he says the absolute best thing you can do is to phone up the operator for the phone (if you can find out) and give them the serial number on the phone.
they may or may not tell you who the phone belongs to, if they do, you can take it to the person. if they don&#39;t, take it to a police station.

as for the issues of illegality of hacking the phone, VB, apparently it&#39;s dependent on international laws, so i&#39;d need to consult with my brother again for america :)
well said gen&#33; now close thread plz lovely mods. problem solved

[Virtualbody1234]

as for the issues of illegality of hacking the phone, VB, apparently it&#39;s dependent on international laws, so i&#39;d need to consult with my brother again for america
Who said anything about America?


apparently it&#39;s dependent on international laws
Which laws are those then?

[raiserblade2003]

ohhh i jsut remember most phone lock codes are 0000....that is if they didtn change it.

[SciManAl]

QUOTE&nbsp;
as for the issues of illegality of hacking the phone, VB, apparently it&#39;s dependent on international laws, so i&#39;d need to consult with my brother again for america


Who said anything about America?


QUOTE&nbsp;
apparently it&#39;s dependent on international laws


Which laws are those then?

not SURE about this... but i think there is a digital privacy thing that bill clinton passed in 1996-7... um it states that you need permission to get any information from a digital source... (that would be for america)

[muchspl2]

I&#39;m no Lawyer but i don&#39;t think dcma covers that, pretty sure it would just be a civil matter

[3rd gen noob]

Originally posted by Virtualbody1234@8 December 2003 - 23:33

as for the issues of illegality of hacking the phone, VB, apparently it&#39;s dependent on international laws, so i&#39;d need to consult with my brother again for america
Who said anything about America?
well, he seems incredibly stupid and he called me an "asshole", so i&#39;m thinking he&#39;s american

[SciManAl]

hey don&#39;t be hatin about US... :lol:

[3rd gen noob]

Originally posted by SciManAl@9 December 2003 - 03:20
hey don&#39;t be hatin about US... :lol:
"Fewer than one in five countries have IQs equal or near the British average of 100"
"mainly White population of North America (average IQ = 98)"

:-"

source (http://www.vdare.com/misc/rushton_iq.htm)

[muchspl2]

now it seems your just trying to get this locked cause vb called you on something :rolleyes:

[3rd gen noob]

Originally posted by muchspl2@9 December 2003 - 04:17
now it seems your just trying to get this locked cause vb called you on something :rolleyes:
not at all
if i&#39;m wrong (which i&#39;m not sure yet), i&#39;ll admit it

plus if i wanted to get something locked, i could do a lot worse than stating an opinion then backing it up :rolleyes: