While most retail firmware locks these down, certain "unlocked" or "developer" firmware versions allow for IMEI modification via AT commands (e.g., AT+EGMR=1,7,"IMEI_NUMBER" ) when the device is in a specific diagnostic mode. Specialized Tools & Community Resources
Changing an IMEI is illegal in several countries (such as the UK, India, and parts of the EU). Always check your local laws. zte mc801a change imei hot
Here is my breakdown of the "Hot" IMEI change phenomenon for the ZTE MC801A. While most retail firmware locks these down, certain