In many countries (including the US, UK, and throughout Europe), changing a phone's IMEI to a random number or cloning another device's IMEI is illegal. It is classified as a federal offense, similar to altering a car's VIN.

for Infinix/Tecno/itel devices to avoid permanently "bricking" the device [15, 22]. Do you have the specific model number chipset type

Once the menu opens, swipe horizontally to the Connectivity or Telephony tab. Look for and tap on Set IMEI or Radio Information . Select SIM 1 or Phone 1 .

The following are the standard technical methods used by repair technicians to restore original partition data. Method 1: Using the Official SPD WriteIMEI Tool

When dialer codes fail to open the necessary menus, or if the write permission is locked by the Android system, you must use a computer along with specialized SPD flashing and diagnostic tools. Prerequisites: A Windows PC and a reliable USB data cable.

Hold the designated (usually Volume Down or Volume Up, depending on the device model).

Before attempting to alter an IMEI number, you must understand the legal and safety boundaries.

Download and install the latest on your PC to ensure your computer recognizes the device in Diag mode. Step 2: Open SPD IMEI Repair Tool