Historically, changing an IMEI required flashing custom modems, using specialized hardware boxes (like Z3X or Octoplus), or editing deep system files in the /system or /vendor directories. These methods frequently resulted in "hard bricking" devices or breaking the Android Verified Boot (AVB) chain.

Because the system partition remains completely unmodified, devices can often still receive official Over-The-Air (OTA) software updates.

Open your computer’s command prompt/terminal and open the ADB shell with root privileges: adb shell su Use code with caution.

Open the stock phone dialer app and type *#06# . A pop-up should display your current active IMEI numbers.

The IMEI is a unique 15-digit number identifying a mobile device on cellular networks. While generally permanent, users sometimes need to change it for:

If dialing *#06# still shows your original hardware factory IMEI, the systemless intercept failed.

Method 1: Using Xposed/LSPosed Modules (Systemless Spoofing)

Download a trusted device identifier masking app (such as Device Id Changer , Phone Id Changer , or Changer King ). Install the APK normally on your device. Open the app notification.

Android enthusiasts typically look into IMEI modification for a few distinct reasons:

Open the Magisk app, go to Settings, and ensure is enabled. Reboot if prompted.

Here’s an interesting, critical, and practical review of — written in a style suitable for a tech blog or forum post.

Bought a second-hand phone that’s reported stolen? A temporary IMEI change might get it working again. (Legally gray – more on that below.)

Magisk works by mounting a virtual file system over the original system files during the boot process. The actual files on your storage remain untouched.

Before proceeding, it is vital to understand the legal and operational ramifications of modifying an IMEI number.