Since you cannot and should not change the IMEI with a code, what should you do if you have an IMEI problem on your GT-E1200?
This article is for educational and informational purposes only. Changing the IMEI of a mobile phone is illegal in most countries (including the US, UK, Canada, and across the EU and Asia) unless you are the original manufacturer or a licensed carrier technician. Tampering with IMEI codes is typically classified as a felony, associated with cloning stolen phones, fraud, and criminal activity. The author and publisher do not condone illegal activity. Always consult your local laws. samsung gt-e1200 imei change code
There is no "magic code" for the Samsung GT-E1200 that will change or repair an IMEI number directly from the dialer. Attempting random codes found on forums can sometimes hard-brick the device or put it into a permanent "Download Mode" state. Since you cannot and should not change the
| Myth | Reality | | :--- | :--- | | Dial *#7465625# to change IMEI. | That code checks the phone lock status (Network/Subset lock). It does nothing to IMEI. | | Use a "secret engineering code." | No code exists. IMEI is in protected NVRAM. Only hardware boxes can touch it. | | Changing IMEI is a minor tweak. | In the US (FCC), UK (Police), India (DoT), IMEI changing is a felony with prison time. | | You can clone a working IMEI from another phone. | If two phones have the same IMEI on the same network, both will be blocked instantly or neither will work. Plus, that is criminal identity theft for a phone. | Tampering with IMEI codes is typically classified as
When you insert a SIM card, the network checks two things: