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There is a site called Immobilise which offers free registration of Devices , the online checking service is utilised by Uk Police forces. Some information from Ofcom here https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecoms-and-internet/advice-for-consumers/safety-and-security/lost-...
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04-10-2022 06:13 PM
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04-10-2022 06:25 PM
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@jamess1985: Although it isn't exactly what you were looking for, I recommend checking out Find My Mobile, as this allows you to remotely manage a lost or stolen device, including the ability to lock the device and erase any personal data stored on it. To find out more, please follow the link below.
https://www.samsung.com/uk/apps/find-my-mobile/
04-10-2022 06:37 PM
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05-10-2022 10:31 AM - last edited 05-10-2022 10:32 AM
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Once a provider puts a block on an IMEI for their network it then filters through onto a cross-network block meaning it cannot be used on any UK network. Unfortunately that block onto applies in the UK and UK roaming networks so it can be used in other countries.
Also, although illegal due to the Mobile Phone Reprogramming Act 2002 it is quite easy to modify (clone) the encoded IMEI of a stolen handset to that of a clean one [ I've had Samsung S10's come back as a G600 when checking their IMEI & the NMPR register go on for pages due to the number of times it had been searched].
I agree about the inclusion of an additional security element in Samsung app but maybe based on an encoded / encrypted serial number that cannot be modified within the handset rather than IMEI.
I personally have all my devices registered with Immobilise, Find my Mobile, and also use Prey so it can be remotely traced, locked, unable to be started / reset and, if stolen, all they have gained is a novelty paperweight!
* IMEI Reprogramming is illegal. My experience is from working within Law Enforcement Digital Forensics.
05-10-2022 10:49 AM
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