| If your goal is... | This is illegal | Legal solution | |-------------------|----------------|----------------| | Unblock a stolen phone | ✅ Yes | Return the phone or contact the carrier | | Bypass a network lock | ✅ Yes (if using IMEI change) | Request an unlock code from your operator | | Repair a “null IMEI” (shown as 0000000) | ❌ No (repair is legal) | Use *#06# to check. A null IMEI often results from corrupted firmware. Reloading the original firmware with Phoenix will restore the factory IMEI — not a new one. | | Use phone on another network after being blacklisted | ✅ Yes | Sell the phone for parts and buy a used, clean IMEI device. |
The process involved writing a modified “PM” (Permanent Memory) file to the phone’s EEPROM, which included a new IMEI. This and is not possible via keypad codes. nokia 1202 imei change code
Please exercise caution and ensure you understand the potential risks and consequences before attempting any changes to your device's IMEI code. | If your goal is