For devices that have lost their IMEI after a failed flash or corrupted NVRAM, -FULL- Fastgsm Bcm 1.0.0.7 provides a straightforward interface to rewrite the IMEI number. It is essential to note that IMEI repair must comply with local laws, but for legitimate repair of your own device, it is a lifesaver.

The following are disabled in Lite/Trial, available only in -FULL- 1.0.0.7:

Scenario: Unlocking a Samsung Galaxy Young GT-S6310 that is network-locked to Vodafone.

FastGSM is a commercial software suite developed by the team behind the popular Octopus Box and Octoplus/Octopus hardware-software solutions. FastGSM is designed as a PC-based tool for Samsung and other Android devices, focusing primarily on:

The “BCM” in the version name refers to Broadcom – the semiconductor company that produced a range of cellular baseband processors and connectivity chips (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/FM combo chips) used extensively in older and mid-range Android smartphones, especially those from Samsung (Galaxy J series, Galaxy Core, Galaxy Ace, etc.) and some LG and ZTE devices.

Thus, FastGSM BCM is the variant of FastGSM specifically tailored to handle devices powered by Broadcom’s cellular modem chips (e.g., BCM21654, BCM21663, BCM23550). These chips often appeared in devices running Android 4.1–5.1 with 3G-only GSM/UMTS capabilities.

Many users of version 1.0.0.6 reported excessive battery drain on connected devices during diagnostic mode. -FULL- Fastgsm Bcm 1.0.0.7 patches the underlying background polling issue, reducing power consumption by over 60% during long repair sessions. The software also crashes less frequently when handling large firmware files (4GB+), thanks to a revamped memory management system.

Using FastGSM BCM 1.0.0.7 – especially the “FULL” version – carries responsibility.

Many older BCM devices are still vulnerable to FRP lockouts. This tool includes a dedicated FRP reset function that works through the bootloader without needing a USB debugging connection.