Can IMEI number be changed?
An IMEI number is a 15 digit long number printed on the backside of your phone as well as on the mobile packaging box and is used to track the device when lost or stolen. Each IMEI number is unique to a mobile set and can never be changed or replaced, unlike a SIM card.
How can I change my IMEI number permanently?
No, IMEI number does not change after factory reset. Since the IMEI number is a part of the hardware, therefore, any reset that is software-based will not be able to change the IMEI of your phone.
Is changing the IMEI number illegal?
Yes, but only if the IMEI, MEID, or ESN is being changed or altered in any manner which would serve to conceal the true identifiers of the mobile device. Notwithstanding these advancements, altering or changing a device’s mobile identifiers is a practice deemed illegal in most countries throughout the world.