# Imei changing on WiFi router

**URL:** https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/imei-changing-on-wifi-router/39287
**Category:** Questions
**Tags:** please-eli5
**Created:** 2026-07-22T13:51:26Z
**Posts:** 9
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## Post 5 by @TheDoc — 2026-07-23T13:28:18Z

> [@Florianwurtz1](#):
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> iv come across a few guys selling imei changing pixels

I definitely wouldn’t buy a “privacy hardened Pixel” from someone, it’s very sketchy. I’d only ever consider making modifications myself.

> [@Florianwurtz1](#):
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> I’m based in a place where Imei changing isn’t illegal so don’t come for me lol I’m just wondering is it hard to do ?

A community guide was posted on how to do it: [Pixel (Tensor chip) IMEI modification guide](https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/pixel-tensor-chip-imei-modification-guide/26295)

But note that GrapheneOS poked holes in the effectiveness of spoofing your IMEI for “improved privacy” in this Twitter thread: [https://nitter.net/GrapheneOS/status/1903187370259759514#m](https://nitter.net/GrapheneOS/status/1903187370259759514#m)

They [supposedly also said](https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/pixel-tensor-chip-imei-modification-guide/26295/11) Mudi routers are also ineffective but I don’t have a source for that which includes their reasoning.

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