Change Code: Nokia 1616-2 Imei

Modifying the IMEI on a Nokia 1616-2 carries significant risk:

Some versions of the Nokia 1616-2 firmware (very specific revisions, usually engineering samples) have a hidden menu. You access it via *#3646633# or *#*#3646633#*#* (MTK engineering code). If this works on your device, you navigate to: Connectivity -> CDS Information -> Radio Information -> Phone 1 Here, you type AT+EGMR=1,7,"NEW_IMEI_HERE". This is an AT command (Hayes command set). However, on 99% of Nokia 1616-2 retail units, this command returns an "Error" because the NV-RAM is locked. Nokia 1616-2 Imei Change Code

Codes like *#0*# or ** sequences can put the Nokia 1616-2 into engineering or self-test mode. You can test the LCD, keypad, vibration, and torch. However, the IMEI is written to the phone’s One-Time Programmable (OTP) memory region. Standard keypad codes cannot rewrite OTP memory. Modifying the IMEI on a Nokia 1616-2 carries

Professional repair shops use devices like the MTK Box, Infinity Box, or Miracle Box. Here is the process: Result: The phone restarts with a new IMEI

Result: The phone restarts with a new IMEI. This takes less than 30 seconds for a pro, but requires $200+ worth of hardware.