For further help, visit the on Reddit or Discord. Do not ask for "how to change IMEI to a different number" – that crosses the legal line. Stick to restoration of your own, original IMEI. FAQ – Quick Answers
A: No. Factory resets do not rewrite the protected NV area. It only clears user data.
A: Yes, significantly. KaiOS 3.x (on newer devices like Nokia 6300 4G) adds encryption to the NV partition. Repair is much harder and often requires a dongle. This article is for educational purposes. The author is not responsible for bricked devices or legal consequences. Always respect local laws regarding IMEI modification.