In this article I am going to share the way or trick, to change the android IMEI number. Here, I will provide you the full information about tricks and apps used. So our today’s topic is How to Change Android IMEI Number without root or even with rooted Android phone.
What is an IMEI Number?
IMEI number or International Mobile Equipment Identity is a unique serial or identification or the serial number of mobile and smartphones. It is a 15 digits unique identification number of mobile. You can see it on your phone, below your battery, or on your phone’s packing box also.
This number can help you to prevent your phone from being used by someone else if the phone is lost and got by someone else, or stolen. But sometimes, we need to change the android IMEI number of our mobile.
Now, the question is Why there is a need to change android IMEI number? And the answer is, If you can change Android IMEI number, then your device’s identity will be changed. Some of the applications ask for your IMEI number to verify your phone. That means you can’t use the same application next time on your phone. But by changing your IMEI number, you can use that app again.
You can check your android IMEI number on your phone by dialing (*#06#). You will better understand the importance of changing it in the below section.
How to Change IMEI Number of Android
Friends, here I will provide you two methods to change your phone’s IMEI. First of all, You need to root your android device. And when you successfully root your mobile, then follow the next steps that are given below.
After rooting your android mobile device, you have to install the Xposed installer app on your device (link is given below in the article). After downloading the Xposed installer app successfully and before moving on the steps, just have a look at the basic requirements you need to change android IMEI number.
Requirements For Change IMEI Number In Android Phone With Root
- Rooted Android Phone (Ways to Root Android Without PC)
- Xposed Installer Install From Here
- IMEI Changer App
- Internet Connection
Steps To Change IMEI Number In Android Phone With Root
Before proceeding toward the next steps, first of all, l you have to make sure that your Android mobile is rooted and the Xposed framework is installed in your device. If these requirements are fulfilled by you, consequently, you can move on to further steps.
This method will work on all android versions, even on Android 10 devices also. Hence, let’s move on to the steps.
Steps to change IMEI number:
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- First of all, you need to copy the original IMEI number of your device, so that if you need the original IMEI in the future, then you can easily paste it.
- To get the original IMEI number of your Android, just dial *#6# form the dial-pad. or you can also go to settings > About.
- Now open Xposed installer application on your android device and go to modules and Tick mark on IMEI Changer app.
- Then, you need to restart your Android device. or you can also try soft reboot from Xposed installer for fast restart your android device.
- After restarting your android mobile, open IMEI Changer. It will show your Real IMEI number in the current IMEI option.
- Now you need to change your IMEI Number from that number to any new number by clicking New IMEI number option and then click on Apply.
- Then IMEI changer app will show your New IMEI number in Current IMEI number box.
- If you want to confirm !. Then Reboot your device and check your IMEI number again by dialing *#6#.
- In conclusion, Your IMEI number is successfully changed.
Change IMEI Number in MTk Chipset Android Phone Without Root
Friends, here we are with another trick to change android IMEI number without root. This is another method to change android IMEI in which, no rooted device is required to change android IMEI number.
You just need only one application named Mobile Uncle Tool on your android phone to change your phone’s IMEI number. Therefore, you have to follow the below given steps to change android IMEI number in an unrooted android mobile phone.
Steps change IMEI number No Root:
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- First of all, you need to download the Mobile Uncle tool on your device.
Download Now - After complete downloading, you need to install it and open it on your android.
- Then Select Engineer >> Engineer Mode (MTK) option from the Mobile Uncle tool.
- Now scroll down and find CDS Information option, when you get that option then click on it.
- Now click on Radio Information option, after clicking on it, you will see two options in this app called Phone 1 and Phone 2.
- You need to click on Phone 2 option.
- Once you click on Phone 2, you will see another new option AT+.
- Now you need to replace AT+ to “AT+(space)Your 15 Digit New IMEI Number“.
Example – AT+ 123456789222254
- Finally, you have the click in SEND AT COMMAND to save your settings.
- If you want to confirm !. Then Reboot your device and check your IMEI number again by dialing *#6#.
- Finally, Your IMEI number will be successfully changed.
- First of all, you need to download the Mobile Uncle tool on your device.
Video Tutorial to Change IMEI in Android
Please Note:- These tutorials is for Educational purpose only. We are also not responsible for any harm happened to you or your Android device by our methods. But our both methods are tested and working. But if you have done any mistake in this process, as a result, your android device can be damaged. Therefore, use this trick on your own risk.
Important Laws to Keep in Mind Before You Do an IMEI Change
There are some countries which have made some special laws regarding the unauthorized change of IMEI number. If you belong to any of those countries, then we won’t be responsible for the damages that may happen. So, let’s have a look at those laws enforced by several countries in the entire world:
- In the United Kindom, If any person changes the IMEI number of its device, then he will be considered as a criminal under the Mobile Telephones Act.
- If someone’s mobile gets stolen, then he can ask the local operator to blacklist his device’s IMEI number before someone uses it to to do any criminal offenses.
Thus, If you belong to any country where changing the IMEI number isn’t permissible, then we recommend you not to do so because this may prove harmful for you.
Pros of Changing IMEI Number of a Device
There are benefits of changing the IMEI number of a device which we can discuss as follows:
- No one would be able to trace the real location of your device.
- You will get some extra benefits offered by various manufacturers on some selected IMEI numbers.
- Companies make these offers available to users on the basis of IMEI numbers. You can change your device’s IMEI number and avail those offers.
Cons of Changing IMEI Number of a Device
- Once you change a device IMEI number, then you won’t be able to trace it in the near future. So, In case, if it gets stolen, then you will end up losing it.
- In some western countries, it’s considered a serious criminal offense. So, make sure it’s not illegal in your country before you do so. If it’s illegal, then you might have to face some serious damages.
- The IMEI number is also a part of the hardware of your device, So if you will change your android IMEI number then maybe it will affect your device.
How Can I Know IMEI Number of My Own Device?
Here’s a quick guide on how you can see or check the IMEI number of your own device:
- Open Dial Pad on your device
- Dial *#06# and press the Call button.
- Wait a few seconds until it’s done.
- As soon as it’s done, you will see your device’s IMEI number on the mobile screen.
FAQ!
1. HOW TO CHANGE IMEI NUMBER OF SAMSUNG?
Ans:- In the above section of this post, we have provided methods to change IMEI number for all devices. So you can use those methods in your Samsung phones also.
2. HOW TO CHANGE IMEI NUMBER ON ROOTED ANDROID?
Ans:- Above we mentioned a method for rooted phones, as well as for without rooted phones.
Final Words:
Finally, Thank you, friends, for reading this article. I hope you like it. If you have any question about this article, please ask me. You can ask your question in the comment section.
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