: Activation and network services are controlled by Apple’s activation database. Even if a local hardware change were attempted, the device would likely fail to activate once it connected to Apple's servers.
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: Third-party tools claiming to "change" an IMEI are often fraudulent or only perform cosmetic changes to the software display, which will not bypass network blacklists or carrier locks. Alternatives and Related Procedures : Activation and network services are controlled by