IMEI not valid
 

My beloved N900 wont boot up up past the NOKIA logo, if I plug in a usb cable it endlessly reboots.

I've tried putting it in R&D mode and this lets me boot once, but after a while it just shuts down and then the reboot cycle begins again.

I've decided to re-flash but on the nokia download page I'm getting the following message when I input my IMEI number

Product ID not valid. Please re-enter the 15-digit IMEI code.

I'm clearly typing in the correct number, anyone else experience this problem, how can I resolve it?

Thanks in advance
Sorry, please delete this thread. I wasnt inputting the number correctly. d'oh there is no hope for me.

Re: IMEI not valid
 

ok, i reflashed 1.3 and it won't go past the 5 dots, it then shuts down. if I plug in a usd cable it endlesslessy repeats this cycle.

Any ideas?

Re: IMEI not valid
 

You can try flashing the framebuffer kernel and see if you can see anything in the console output during booting that looks like an error.

Re: IMEI not valid
 

did you solve your problem and how

tell me please i want your help

Re: IMEI not valid
 

It isn't hard to find your IMEI nor is it hard to find random IMEI number for N900 floating on the internet.

I won't go discussing into howto find a random IMEI number for N900 floating on internet as I'm sure there's potential legal ramifications that I would have to probably deal with later on. For locating your IMEI there's at least 3 ways:
1) Settings > General > About Product > IMEI:
2) *#06# at phone dialling pad
3) The method described at N900's firmware downloads page

Re: IMEI not valid
 

my problem was very simple, i was entering the IMEI and inserting a - in between the numbers as shown on the label on my phone. You need to enter without the -'s.

I doubt you're as stupid as me for this to be your problem, but you never know.......

Re: IMEI not valid
 

Can someone please explain to me why one would need to manually enter the IMEI? Isn't it hardcoded in the inaccessible areas of the firmware or sumthing?

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When you want to download new firmware from the nokia site, you need to enter you're IMEI number, the highly anticipated mobile telepathy program still has bugs.

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Nokia's site won't let you download firmware images unless you enter a valid IMEI. You need firmware images if you need to re-flash your device for some reason.

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I mean on the device itself, in order to be allowed to boot it, not in some site to download things.

edit:erm, i think i misread this thread...