*#18822828758# or *#020# , *#0200# Nokia 216: *#2161106# Nokia 130: *#16888# Other Potential Codes: *#8960# , *#912# , *#0123# , *#0161#
*#0000# - Shows your current software version and date.
Tampering with an IMEI is prohibited and can lead to imprisonment.
A network lock (SIM lock) ties your phone to a carrier (e.g., Vodafone, AT&T). Changing IMEI does NOT unlock the network. To legally unlock: All Nokia Imei Change Code
Before discussing changing it, we must understand what it is. IMEI stands for . It is a unique 15-digit number assigned to every mobile device. Think of it like a car’s Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or a social security number for your phone.
| Menu Option | Displayed Information | |-------------|----------------------| | 1 | Serial Number (IMEI) | | 2 | Month and Year of Manufacture | | 3 | Purchase Date (MMYY, settable once) | | 4 | Last Repair Date | | 5 | Life Timer (total call time) |
: If a duplicate or spoofed IMEI is detected on a modern network, the service provider will instantly block the device from the network. *#18822828758# or *#020# , *#0200# Nokia 216: *#2161106#
Dial one of the codes listed above (e.g., *#364016# or *#8378#1# ) on your phone’s standby screen.
This happens when the modem firmware (NVRAM) gets corrupted. The phone still has the correct IMEI embedded in a secure partition, but the software cannot read it.
Network operators use the IMEI to verify a device's legitimacy before granting access to cellular towers. It works like a digital fingerprint, categorizing the phone by its manufacturer, model, and country of origin. Can It Truly Be Altered? Changing IMEI does NOT unlock the network
The effectiveness of these codes varies radically depending on whether you are using a legacy feature phone, an MTK-based clone, or a modern smartphone. Legacy Nokia Feature Phones vs. Modern Devices
On many Series 40 Nokia phones (the common "dumb phone" platform), dialing *#92702689# (which spells *#war0anty# ) reveals a hidden service menu with up to six options:
The IMEI is always printed on the original retail packaging. Important Legal & Safety Notice
This approach is extremely risky and not recommended for anyone without professional electronics repair training. One wrong connection can permanently destroy the phone's mainboard.