This is the universal command to display your device's unique 15-digit identity code. You will need this if you ever lose your phone or need to verify its warranty. *#7780#
: Altering an IMEI is illegal in many jurisdictions, including the UK under the Mobile Telephones (Re-programming) Act 2002 and in India under the Telecommunications Act 2023.
Unlike cheap Chinese MediaTek (MTK) phones that allow IMEI rewriting via engineering menus, the Nokia 1616 runs on a (Series 30) over a Broadcom or Infineon chipset. Nokia intentionally hardened their software to prevent tampering.
But does a simple "code" exist for the Nokia 1616? Let’s break down the hardware, the reality of IMEI modification, and why you should think twice before attempting it.