Is changing IMEI possible?
 

I know changing it would be illegal at some countries, but I'm curious about if Maemo 5 is that open, or not. Anyway, maybe its not even related with OS. BTW, I dont mean BB5 tools or sth like that, I mean just compiling something, or some command, config file etc.

So, is it possible to change/spoof (send another IMEI number to GSM network maybe) it or not (Nokia closed its source, its hw-related etc)? It would be interesting hack.

Re: Is changing IMEI possible?
 

I spend pretty much time for investigate this question and didn't find any solution. Look like it is impossible on Nokia phones.....

Re: Is changing IMEI possible?
 

The FCC requires the closed source I believe. :)

Re: Is changing IMEI possible?
 

i believe IMEI is hardcoded into the hardware, maybe on some chip/flash or something. i'm far from expert but i can tell that since complete reflashing on any kind of phone dosen't change IMEI, its not in the OS or any config file available on the phone.

You need to be technical experienced with electronics, since you need to read/write a certain flash rom inside the phone. As far as i know you need special cable and special software to do this.

Your best bet is to research this topic on some phone hacking websites.. wich i can not recommend, most public hacking sites are filled with virus's, trojans.and other malware.. kinda ironic.

Re: Is changing IMEI possible?
 

It's to filter out those who shouldn't be there. =P

Re: Is changing IMEI possible?
 

Well, if the IMEI is not acquired through a handshake on a smart card, then it's just a number in a ROM that can be emulated or trapped by different techniques...

An LD_PRELOAD on the right part of the phone daemon for example?

Re: Is changing IMEI possible?
 

So even if its hardcoded into hardware, they should get information ( like $i = "imeinumberhere" ) and send it to gsm network. If we change $i on the fly, or just reassign it, so its all ok. I'm curious if that part of code is closed or not..

Re: Is changing IMEI possible?
 

Hello all,

I'm also searching for same answer. I would also like to know how can I change IMEI or bypass it and send another one to network.
There must be a way. It can not be impossible.

Re: Is changing IMEI possible?
 

The IMEI (or MEID) is indeed flashed into the device at time of firmware burn-in. I have heard of utilities to spoof IMEI numbers but I strongly recommend against using them.

Re: Is changing IMEI possible?
 

Changing IMEI is illegal in UK and Most of europe*

*i think europe but deffo in UK