Use AT+EGMR in a real terminal to query the modem directly. If the modem still reports the old IMEI but Android reports the new one, the Magisk spoof is perfect. Part 4: Troubleshooting – Why It Fails (And Exclusives Fixes) Problem 1: IMEI reverts on reboot Cause: The module injects after rild starts, but rild reads the real IMEI first. Exclusive Fix: Use Magisk Bootloop Protector to force the module to load before post-fs-data.sh . Edit the module's service.sh and change late_start to early_script . Problem 2: No SIM card detected Cause: You injected an IMEI that fails the Luhn checksum or has an invalid Type Allocation Code (TAC – first 8 digits). Exclusive Fix: Use a valid TAC from an existing phone model. Example: For a Xiaomi 13, use 86035706 as the first 8 digits. Inventing random numbers breaks SIM enumeration. Problem 3: SafetyNet / Play Integrity fails Cause: Google now checks for ro.ril.oem.imei mismatches. Exclusive Fix: Install Play Integrity Fix by chiteroman alongside the IMEI module. Then add this line to custom.pif.json :
imei-changer --set-imei1 490154203237518 --set-imei2 490154203237519 If the command fails (common on Qualcomm), you need the : change imei with magisk exclusive
Open Terminal Emulator.
Disclaimer: This article is provided for educational purposes only. Changing the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number of a mobile device is illegal in most jurisdictions (including the US, EU, UK, and India) unless you are the manufacturer or an authorized repair center with specific legal exemption. Tampering with the IMEI can lead to severe criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment. Furthermore, using a modified IMEI to bypass carrier blacklists or commit fraud is a federal crime. The author and platform assume no liability for misuse of this information. Proceed at your own risk. Introduction: Why Magisk is the New Frontier For years, the Android modding community has chased the holy grail of device modification: changing the IMEI. Traditionally, this required proprietary "box" tools (like Octoplus or Z3X), dangerous firmware flashes, or Xposed modules that often left traces. Use AT+EGMR in a real terminal to query the modem directly
su dumpsys iphonesubinfo Look for Device ID . If it shows your new IMEI, it worked. If it shows the old one, the module isn’t injecting early enough. Exclusive Fix: Use Magisk Bootloop Protector to force
Magisk-exclusive modules are losing ground. The new frontier is – a kernel-based root solution that can intercept the ioctl calls to the modem driver directly. This is even more exclusive and requires compiling a custom kernel.