can IMEI number of iphone 4S be changed?

recently I lost my iphone 4s, 3 days ago, there are people who are telling IMEI number can be changed easily

is that possible

if it happens how do i track my mobile then?


suggest me ways to find my phone

i have also find my iphne app in tht, but it is not having a data connection when i lost it

iPhone 4S, iOS 6.1.5

Posted on Nov 18, 2013 1:48 AM

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Nov 18, 2013 1:52 AM in response to deepak chandu

To change the IMEI number of a phone, you need professional equipment and a lot of knowledge. Beyond the scope of most thieves. Find My Phone only works if setup/activated & turned on, and the phone is connected to the Internet. It was never marketed as a way to locate stolen phones, only lost phones. Fact is, carriers won't even track lost/stolen phones without a court order, and carriers can see every phone on their network. About the best your carrier will do is Blacklist the phone, if they even offer Blacklisting.


Most thieves know to turn iPhones off, they force them into recovery mode & restore them. This defeats Find My Phone & removes any passcode.


Report the loss to the police, your carrier & Insurance company. Change all of your passwords.

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