Final Investigation Report: Fraudulent Device Marketing and Specification Deception Date: June 23, 2026 Subject: VL Wireless / SafetyNet Wireless - California Lifeline Program Prepared For: FCC Fraud Investigation Division 1. Executive Summary This report provides conclusive, forensic evidence of systemic fraud by VL Wireless (a subsidiary of SafetyNet Wireless) within the California Lifeline program. The VL68Pro device is marketed as a 5G-capable smartphone running Android 16 with 6GB of RAM. However, technical analysis of the hardware, kernel, modem firmware, and system logs proves that the device is an outdated 4G unit running a modified “Go Edition” of Android 13, with intentional software hacks and anti-forensic measures designed to deceive consumers and regulators. 2. Technical Evidence Analysis 2.1 Hardware and Modem Verification The device is powered by the Unisoc (formerly Spreadtrum) SC9863A chipset, a budget platform from 2018. While the UI displays “5G,” the internal baseband identification explicitly identifies the modem as: 4G_MODEM_22B_W25.26.1|sc9863A_modem Official FCC registration for FCC ID: 2BS4HVL68PRO confirms the hardware is physically limited to 4G LTE frequencies. 2.2 Software Spoofing and OS Fabrication The device reports API 36 (Baklava) , corresponding to Android 16. However, the system’s kernel and logs reveal the truth: Kernel Version: 5.15.189-android13-8-0001 (Confirms Android 13). System Logs: Forensic logs ( dumpstate ) identify the OS as Android Go Edition , a lightweight version for low-end hardware. Infrastructure: System services are built on legacy vendor.sprd (Spreadtrum) frameworks. 2.3 RAM Deception Marketed as “6GB,” system-level “Running Services” in Developer Options reveal the true physical RAM: System: 1.2 GB | Apps: 210 MB | Free: 1.6 GB Total Physical RAM: ~3.0 GB The 6GB claim is a fraudulent inflation, likely using virtual ZRAM to deceive users. 2.4 Anti-Forensic Measures The device utilizes the FLAG_SECURE window attribute on the “SIM Status” page to prevent digital screenshots of the spoofed “5G” network labels. This is a deliberate technical measure to obstruct the collection of evidence by users or investigators. 3. Evidence Documentation Summary Exhibit Category Claimed Spec Actual Spec Verification Method 1 SoC Modern 5G Unisoc SC9863A DevCheck / Device Info HW 2 Registry 5G Authorized 4G Only FCC EAS Database 3 Marketing 5G / Android 16 Deceptive Labels Product Packaging 4 System 5G Status Bar 4G Settings Preferred Network Menu 5 Modem 5G Capable 4G_MODEM Baseband Firmware String 7 OS Android 16 Android 13 Kernel Version Analysis 9 Forensic Open System Screenshot Block FLAG_SECURE Attribute 10 RAM 6 GB 3 GB Developer Options Audit 11 Build Standard OS Go Edition Dumpstate Log Analysis 4. Conclusion The evidence of “intentional software hacking” is overwhelming and multi-layered. VL Wireless is distributing hardware that is hardcoded to lie about its identity, performance, and connectivity. This practice defrauds the California Lifeline program and exploits low-income consumers through sophisticated technical deception. Note: This report is finalized based on forensic evidence collected from the VL68Pro device and official FCC records.