All Nokia Imei Change Code π Exclusive
| Myth | Reality | |------|---------| | *#*#3646633#*#* changes IMEI | No β itβs MediaTek engineering menu; IMEI option is disabled on Nokia builds. | | You can change IMEI via βNV Editorβ app | Requires root and a backup of the original IMEI; still illegal. | | Old Nokia codes like *#7465625# change IMEI | That code checks network lock, not IMEI. | | Changing IMEI removes blacklist | Temporarily β until the changed IMEI is also reported stolen or your IMEI history is matched. | | Factory reset can change IMEI | No β factory reset only deletes user data, not the IMEI. |
If you are a legitimate repair technician, here is how IMEI restoration works β β on Nokia devices. All Nokia Imei Change Code
| Country | Legality | Penalty | |--------|----------|---------| | USA | Illegal under 47 USC Β§ 302a | Up to $20,000 fine & prison | | UK | Offense under Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 | Unlimited fine + 5 years prison | | India | Illegal under IT Act 2000 & Telegraph Act | 3 years prison + fine | | Australia | Criminal Code Act 1995 | 2 years prison | | EU | Illegal under Directive 2002/58/EC | Varies by country | | Myth | Reality | |------|---------| | *#*#3646633#*#*
| Country | Penalty for IMEI Alteration | |---------|-----------------------------| | | Up to $10,000 fine & 5 years prison (Wireless Telephone Protection Act) | | UK | Unlimited fine & 5 years prison under Fraud Act 2006 | | India | Up to 3 years jail under Indian Telegraph Act, Section 25 | | EU | Violation of Radio Equipment Directive; carriers can block device permanently | | | Changing IMEI removes blacklist | Temporarily
If you have a legitimate repair need (e.g., post-motherboard replacement), consult a Nokia-authorized service center with proof of purchase and original IMEI documentation.
While there are many "secret codes" for Nokia phones, it is important to distinguish between codes used for and those purportedly used for altering hardware identifiers . Essential Nokia IMEI & Information Codes


