Change IMEI - is that possible?

You can change the IMEI of a cell phone, tablet or other technical device, but this is not legal. We give you all the information about changing the IMEI.

Smartphone, cellphone & Co .: Can you change the IMEI?

• The abbreviation IMEI means "International Mobile Station Equipment Identity". The 15-digit number identifies every single cell phone, smartphone and tablet worldwide.
• This number can be used to uniquely identify devices that are UMTS or GSM capable. This means that the devices can be assigned to the possession of a specific person, among other things.
• Changing the IMEI is comparatively easy, especially on Android smartphones. However, it is an intervention in the system that is not approved by the manufacturer.
• For this reason, we cannot offer you instructions on how to change the IMEI. A change is only useful for stolen devices, as smartphones can be blocked using IMEI.

In the next practical tips, we will show you how to find out the IMEI number on iPhone and Android smartphones.