Guide to Changing Your iPhone’s IMEI (Totally Legal… Or Is It?)

So, you want to change your iPhone’s IMEI number? Maybe you just want a fresh start, a new identity, or perhaps your phone wants to enter witness protection. Whatever your reason, you’re in the right place! Here’s a completely foolproof and 100% legal way to do it!

What is an IMEI Number, and Why Should You Change It?

The IMEI number (International Mobile Equipment Identity) is like your phone’s social security number, it’s a unique 15-digit code that identifies your device on mobile networks. Now, some people might want to change it for completely innocent reasons, such as:

• Escaping an evil twin who’s tracking them.
• Giving their phone a mid-life crisis identity change.
• Trying to unlock a phone they “found” on the street. (Yeah, sure.)

But hey, good news! Changing your IMEI is totally fine and super easy…right?

Step 1: Locate the Secret IMEI Settings

First, open your iPhone and go to Settings > Super Secret Illegal Stuff > Change IMEI. If you don’t see this option, don’t worry! That just means you need to update your phone to the latest version of iOS 99.99 (which definitely exists in an alternate reality).

Step 2: Choose Your New IMEI Wisely

Your IMEI should sound official, so avoid using numbers like 000000000000000 or 123456789012345, that’s what amateurs do. Instead, try something fun like:

• 007007007007007 (James Bond mode)
• 420420420420420 (For…reasons.)
• 666666666666666 (For when your phone is truly cursed.)

But remember, picking a new IMEI is a serious business. Very serious.

Step 3: Restart Your Phone and Reap the Benefits

Once you’ve selected your new IMEI, restart your phone and enjoy your newfound freedom! Your device will now be:

✅ Untraceable by mobile carriers.
✅ Immune to blacklisting.
✅ Completely, totally, legally questionable. (Oops.)

At this point, you should be good to go! Right? Right?!

Wait… Here’s the Truth

Yeah, about all that, I totally made it up. Changing your iPhone’s IMEI is:

❌ Illegal in most countries, including the US, UK, and many parts of Europe.
❌ Impossible on iPhones unless you have advanced hacking skills (which, let’s be honest, you don’t).
❌ A great way to turn your expensive phone into a useless brick.

Instead of trying to change your IMEI, why not do something productive like checking your phone’s IMEI to see if it’s blacklisted? That way, you can stay on the right side of the law while ensuring your device is legit.

So, my final advice? Don’t do crimes. Your iPhone is just fine the way it is. 😆