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Subject: ZTE MC801A – Changing IMEI (Hot Topic Overview)

There are several established approaches for this specific device:

Bricking

: Incorrectly writing to the NVRAM can disable all 5G/4G connectivity. zte mc801a change imei hot

• Process: Use a Windows PC, put the MC801A into Qualcomm Download Mode (EDL - Emergency Download Mode) by shorting test points or using a specific firmware. Then, DC-Unlocker software reads the NVRAM and allows IMEI overwriting.
• Cost: ~€15 in credits.
• Result: Works for some firmware versions (e.g., B12, B13). Fails on newer versions with locked EDL.

Before attempting to change the IMEI on a ZTE MC801A device: Subject: ZTE MC801A – Changing IMEI (Hot Topic

Advanced users sometimes send AT commands via a serial terminal (like PuTTY or Tera Term) if the router is in a diagnostic mode that accepts them. Process: Use a Windows PC, put the MC801A