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[HOW TO][FIX] Recover your IMEI

DISCLAIMER
USE THIS METHOD AT YOUR OWN RISK.
THE TOOLS INVOLVED ARE VERY POWERFUL. THEIR USAGE IS VERY RISKY. BE AWARE AND PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO WHAT YO ARE DOING.
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOUR PC OR PHONE OR ANY EQUIPMENT ATTACHED GET DAMAGED / BROKEN / UNUSABLE.
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU SOMEHOW GET IN TROUBLE, HURT OR INJURED.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TUTORIAL IS ABOUT RECOVERING YOUR OWN IMEI IN CASE IT GETS CORRUPTED OR DELETED. IT IS NOT ABOUT CHANGING YOUR IMEI TO A DIFFERENT ONE. THIS IS ILLEGAL IN MOST COUNTRIES. I WON'T PROVIDE SUPPORT ON HOW TO DO THIS. DON'T BOTHER ASKING.
PURPOSE
The purpose of of this tutorial is to help people recover their IMEI.
Flashing the leaked SFR (France) 4.1.1 OTA and then flashing back a stock 4.0.4 ROM might as a side effect delete your IMEI, "Settings / About phone / Status" shows "0". With an IMEI set to 0, chances are your phone can't register to any mobile network, meaning no calls, no texts, no data.
There might other scenarios which will end up deleting/corrupting your IMEI. This tutorial might help.
CREDITS
I take absolutely no credits at all for this. A huge "Thank You" to cellzealot for pointing me in the right directions in this post. From then, I understood the idea, the process and the required tools. In addition, I got some details from these threads:
- [HOW-TO][FIX] Repair your IMEI with QPST - updated w/ info. Thanks to PureMotive
- [FIX/TOOL] Backup/Restore/Fix IMEI Data Restore Tool Updated - Updated 9/04/2012!!!. Thanks to Peoplearmy
- RAZR M - USB Drivers and Flashing App. Thanks to compnird
REQUIREMENTS
- a Windows XP 32 bits PC (a Virtualbox VM works OK)
- Motorola pre-release USB 32 bits Drivers v5.9.1
- QPST v2.7.378
- Your IMEI: a 15-digit code
I won't redistribute any of the tools since I'm not authorized to, but I'm pretty sure you can handle this by yourself i.e check out the threads referenced in the CREDITS section...
FOREWORD
This method has been successfully tested on an XT925 running stock Orange (France) ICS ROM. IMEI was set to 0. Software was installed in an XP SP3 running in a Virtualbox 4.2.4 (Debian host).
Other people reported successful IMEI recovery with different setups:
- running XP in with VMware Workstation 9
- running the required drivers/tools in Win7 64 bits & Win 8 64 bits
PROCEDURE
1/ Install the Motorola pre-release USB 32 bits Drivers v5.9.1 on your Windows XP 32 bits PC. Make sure to install all the embedded drivers. Windows might ask you to confirm for each of them. Just go ahead.
2/ Install QPST v2.7.378. Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable is a prerequisite.
3/ Boot up your device in BP Tools Mode (while your device is on, hold Vol-/Vol+/Power buttons for a few seconds until the screen turns black, then release Power. Another few seconds later comes up the boot menu. Release Vol-/Vol+, then quickly press Vol- a few times to highlight "BP Tools" then Vol+ to trigger it). The device will start as usual (with extra features turned on).
4/ Plug your device into your PC (USB port)
5/ Run QPST Configuration from your Windows Start menu. Switch to the second tab ("Ports") and choose "Add new port" (bottom left button). You should see a COM port associated with "USB/QD Diagnostic". Select it, then press Ok. You can close the QPST Configuration window now.
6/ Open Windows Explorer and browse to "C:\Program Files\Qualcomm\QPST\bin" (or wherever you installed QPST) and launch RF_NV_Manager.exe. In RF NV Manager, Go to "Settings / Comport". You should see your COM port in the dropdown box. Select it, then press OK.
7/ Go to "File" and choose "Read from phone". RF NV Manager will read all NV items from the phone. Now if you see item #550, you will be able to alter it (see below). If you can't find it, you're gonna have to create it first. Choose "Option / Customize NV item list", then find item #550 on the left listbox and transfer it to the listbox on the right, then Save. You should see item #550 in the main listbox now.
8/ Now comes the critical step of altering the IMEI. Select item #550 and you'll see 9 boxes on the right, a "Write NV" button and an "Hex" checkbox.
First of all, check the "Hex" checkbox.
Now, you'll have to enter the IMEI in the 9 boxes in a very specific way. Check out the explanation below, copy/pasted from [FIX/TOOL] Backup/Restore/Fix IMEI Data Restore Tool Updated - Updated 9/04/2012!!!:
The Hex values for your IMEI will consist of no more than 2 characters per a box and must match your IMEI or it will not take the values you enter.
The IMEI is also listed in a special order so you must follow this guide to ensure your IMEI is correct.
The first box will always be an 8.
The second digit in the second box will always be a.
Example if your IMEI was: 954091051099226, then the boxes would look like so:
8
9a
45
90
1
15
90
29
62
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9/ You can then press "Write NV" to write the IMEI value to your phone.
10/ Once done, unplug the device, and reboot it.
That's it. Check your IMEI. Hopefully, it's been successfully recovered. If not, well, ...
Good luck!
EDIT: Please report if you successfully recovered your IMEI, and give as many details as possible i.e about your device (XT925/XT926), your ROM, your PC (physical/virtual machine type and version..., Windows version). Thanks.

cannot we use xp in a VM?
Sent from my XT925 using xda premium

thank you
i have do same on Frandroid
i have make it on my device this morning.
It's work with 7 64bit to.

how would i enter my imei in nv 550. my imei is 352530050121987

boakun said:
how would i enter my imei in nv 550. my imei is 352530050121987
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8
3a
25
35
0
5
21
91
78

Just want to confirm, this is not my actual IMEI just a couple of digits different but mine would be
My IMEI is 353182060141291
Would this be correct?
8
3a
35
81
2
6
41
21
19

okay i got my imei back, did anyone notice imei sv is just your imei agian

FrAsErTaG said:
Just want to confirm, this is not my actual IMEI just a couple of digits different but mine would be
My IMEI is 353182060141291
Would this be correct?
8
3a
35
81
2
6
41
21
19
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Looks good to me!

kaktuss77 said:
thank you
i have do same on Frandroid
i have make it on my device this morning.
It's work with 7 64bit to.
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@ kaktuss77: Are you able to detail how you managed to get this to work on 64-bit Windows 7?

I did it on windows 8 I can assist you.
Sent from my XT925 using xda premium

Worked for me, Thanks
I am still on JB France, but had downgraded.
I used Windows XP 32bit guest on Vmware Workstation 9 running on Windows 8 machine.

Is it possible to change imei with these tools on XT925 ?

it's illigal.

I am just asking if it is possible or not, not asking about its legitimacy

Semseddin said:
I am just asking if it is possible or not, not asking about its legitimacy
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Please don't ask. Refer to the disclaimer in the first post. Thank you.

edit
don't foget the "a" and "hex" ^^
Worked on Windows 8 64 bit

Don't forget anything whenever you are editing the NVM!
This is dangerous territory and you need to pay attention and respect the software tools you are using.

Any way to port this method to samsung galaxy note? My imei at the moment is a generic one and not the real one i think i had a problematic flash of a rom and it changed. I have checked the back up nv files but they are all new and not when i had my original imei.
Any help would be appreciated i have random network drops im guessing because of the strange imei
JR
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium

Help!
Hello, good evening. I do not have any computers with XP installed. would have a more practical method that does not involve the utilization of XP? My telafone is no EMEI after the downgrade of 4.1.
I'm desperate, because I have only 2 weeks with the device. My bootloader unlocked this.

I did it with Windows 8 x64
Sent from my XT925 using xda premium

Bypass FRP (GOOGLE LOCK) Tmobile

After doing some digging around I stumble across this gem, Video works, and files worked for me on my Tmobile S7 Edge.
Follow the steps complete and you'll be able to bypass FRP.
1.) Download and install RealTerm program included in above package
2.) Download and copy frpbypass-1.0.apk to the device micro sd card or download once into the device
3.) Start phone and connect to WIFI also plug into the computer with your usb cable Read more at
4.) Start RealTerm on your pc and under display check the box HALF DUPLEX.
5.) Right click on my computer and select manage once it opens click device manager then modems
6.) Under modems you should see a Samsung device. right click it then select properties
7.) Once the properties window opens select modem tab and see what port it is on like com5 for an example
8.)Now that you know the com port number close all device manager windows and open RealTerm again
9.)Under the ports tab in RealTerm enter your port number then click change
10.) Next click the send tab. you will need to send following two commands with the Send ASCII button
11.) First –> at+creg?\r\n
12.) Then –> atd1234;\r\n
13.) Look at your phone and the dialer will pop up.
14.) now press on scan bussiness card, and install es file downloader and insert in SD or OTG, and install FRPBYPASS APK.
Watch Video for full description. worked well for me. https://youtu.be/ggRhkme9FC0
https://www.s7fanclub.com/2016/08/samsung-frp-lock-removal-tools-s6-s7-s7-edge-note-5-note-7.html

zzdavidzz said:
After doing some digging around I stumble across this gem, Video works, and files worked for me on my Tmobile S7 Edge.
Follow the steps complete and you'll be able to bypass FRP.
1.) Download and install RealTerm program included in above package
2.) Download and copy frpbypass-1.0.apk to the device micro sd card or download once into the device
3.) Start phone and connect to WIFI also plug into the computer with your usb cable Read more at
4.) Start RealTerm on your pc and under display check the box HALF DUPLEX.
5.) Right click on my computer and select manage once it opens click device manager then modems
6.) Under modems you should see a Samsung device. right click it then select properties
7.) Once the properties window opens select modem tab and see what port it is on like com5 for an example
8.)Now that you know the com port number close all device manager windows and open RealTerm again
9.)Under the ports tab in RealTerm enter your port number then click change
10.) Next click the send tab. you will need to send following two commands with the Send ASCII button
11.) First –> at+creg?\r\n
12.) Then –> atd1234;\r\n
13.) Look at your phone and the dialer will pop up.
14.) now press on scan bussiness card, and install es file downloader and insert in SD or OTG, and install FRPBYPASS APK.
Watch Video for full description. worked well for me.
https://www.s7fanclub.com/2016/08/samsung-frp-lock-removal-tools-s6-s7-s7-edge-note-5-note-7.html
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Which firmware were you running when this worked for you? 6.0 or 7.0. Was the oem lock on?

theverybestneo said:
Which firmware were you running when this worked for you? 6.0 or 7.0. Was the oem lock on?
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I believe it was 6.0 marshmallow. I do know that its no longer working for the newer version. I havent look into it but the idea is to get pass any screen that would allow you to install the apk via. 3rd party you can frp reset with the same apk file. (sometimes requiring you to push different buttons in certain order or speed)

zzdavidzz said:
I believe it was 6.0 marshmallow. I do know that its no longer working for the newer version. I havent look into it but the idea is to get pass any screen that would allow you to install the apk via. 3rd party you can frp reset with the same apk file. (sometimes requiring you to push different buttons in certain order or speed)
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True. I've watched the video a few times, and the goal is just to get to the place where you can interact with the phone and run that file. I want to say I made it most of the way through this method before, when I first started. But I was only beginning. So I didn't know about ROMs, and versions, and such. Now, i realize it wouldn't work because I had 7.0 and the menus and such differ. Anyway, off to try again. Sigh.

theverybestneo said:
True. I've watched the video a few times, and the goal is just to get to the place where you can interact with the phone and run that file. I want to say I made it most of the way through this method before, when I first started. But I was only beginning. So I didn't know about ROMs, and versions, and such. Now, i realize it wouldn't work because I had 7.0 and the menus and such differ. Anyway, off to try again. Sigh.
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i believe the new methods now require to root with odin now. hope that helps. I remember my buddy telling me he had to root and then install another os into it. and root again afterwards with the orginal os.

[HOW TO] Recover HARD BRICKED Nokia X2 : DOESN'T TURN ON, NO VIBRATION, NO LIGHT

So, Guys. Myself thought of writing this thread so that you can prevent yourselves from entering into danger as well as get rid of it even if you enter by mistake.
As you all know that, we are currently facing an issue of SIM offline, myself got into the trouble (as per me, when i insert a sim in sim 1, device recognizes the network provider but there is no signal. sim 2 is fine) and inorder to rectify that issue, i tried all possible ways like deleting IMEI and rewriting it, changing modem etc.
But nothing worked and so thought of using NOKIA CARE SUIT (NCS) >> Product Support Tool For Store 5
& change the firmware to Nokia X2DS RM-1013 059V782 v2.1.0.13 which was the biggest mistake which i ever committed and it resulted in hard brick.
I suggest everyone not to flash 2.1.0.13 version please
In my case, i was not even able to use the volume buttons and power button inorder to get to bootloader or custom recovery. Trust me, i'm not a noob but i do know the situation in which i'm and searched everywhere and took help of lots of guys and finally found the solution to it.
Just follow these steps:
A. Requirements:
1. Nokia Firmware - Thanks to Firmware27
2. QPST_2.7.422
3. QDLoader HS-USB Driver
B. Procedure:
1. Extract Requirement - 1, 2, 3 separately.
2. Now Install requirement - 2 & in Requirement - 3, just install Setup
3. Now connect USB to NOKIA X2 & Laptop/PC
4. Click on the start menu and type QFIL in search box and open it.
5. Under "SELECT PROGRAMMER", click on the browse button and
select "rm1013_2.1.0.13_user_prog_emmc_firehose_8x10. mbn" from the Requirement - 1
6. Under "DOWLOAD", you will find "LOAD XML" and now click on that and a window will appear infront you :silly:
7. Now in the window, type *.xml in the file name so that the xml files will show up.
8. Now select "rm1013_2.1.0.12_059V787_001_rawprogram_unsparse_ui"
9. Soon another window will show up automatically and now type *.xml in the file name so that the xml files will show up.
10. Now select "P12026702dpi600_label_layout"
11. Now Click on the "DOWNLOAD" just button below the Load XML button.
- Make sure your device is connected to the PC/lappy through cable :silly:
Everything is done. Now sit back and Relax.
Your NOKIA X2 will bootup and it looks exactly like device when you purchased except the scratches and all
Note:
I'm not responsible if your device is bricked. Ofcourse if you are doing this, it means that your device might have already been bricked and i guess there is no other way except this to make it right
This works with all the snapdragon chipset devices.

my phone just showing QHSUSB_BULK but it get warning mode, after i install that files it get qloader 9008
but when i download with qspt it get on sahara cannot working

frnsl3 said:
my phone just showing QHSUSB_BULK but it get warning mode, after i install that files it get qloader 9008
but when i download with qspt it get on sahara cannot working
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The only prob is OS which you are using and Drivers..

Thx, its helped me

Dear,
I am also having the same issue and tried ur method . But I am not able to install the last set up u provided under 2. QPST_2.7.422. it says as "The following package files could not be found:
C:\Users\AMR\Downloads\BallardAppCraftery.CraftyFileViewer_epyrqhfctk40t!App\2. QPST_2.7.422\vcredist_x86\vcredist_x86."exe subsequently the QFIL is not downloading the .xml content. A help would be greatly appreciated.

Kuttappan555 said:
Dear,
I am also having the same issue and tried ur method . But I am not able to install the last set up u provided under 2. QPST_2.7.422. it says as "The following package files could not be found:
C:\Users\AMR\Downloads\BallardAppCraftery.CraftyFileViewer_epyrqhfctk40t!App\2. QPST_2.7.422\vcredist_x86\vcredist_x86."exe subsequently the QFIL is not downloading the .xml content. A help would be greatly appreciated.
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if you are saying that you cannot download from the link i provided.....i just checked it. Itz working fine. i saved it in my g-drive and shared the link

Hi, I tried this and everything worked fine but phone didn't boot up. I mean the flashing worked but phone did not reboot. Screenshot attached. Do you know what is missing?

Is this method still working?

Hard Bricked
Still Working??

Can someone re-upload these files or point to the right direction?

Imei lost

Guys help me i lost my imei in Lenovo vibe k4 note..
How can i restore or insert imei in my device....
Plz guys help me to restore my original imei no. In my device.....

easy and temporary method-use app called chamelephone(root necessary)
permanent solution-google steps and fix using SNwriter

There are actually 2 methods. As Lenovo Vibe K4 Note works on MT6753 processor then SN write tool is good for restoring the IMEI. Follow the steps:
1) Download SN write tool.exe for your computer.
2) Its normally a .rar or a .zip file. Extract it in the computer and go to extracted files.
3) There you will find SN write tool application, run it as administrator.
4) After it opens, select 'Smartphone'. You won't need it anyways cause its already selected but in case if it is not then select it.
5) Configure - In the upper left section select IMEI.
6) In the lower left section select Dual IMEI(Don't tick the dual same IMEI option).
7) You need to select database files. They come along with the stock ROM of you mobile. If you don't have them then try to google the database files for Lenovo Vibe K4 Note and if you are lucky, you will find it. In case you don't then tell me I will try to upload them.
8) Save, then start. To start, it will ask for both IMEI. You can find your IMEI on the barcode on the battery of your K4 Note or on the box in which it came. Enter IMEI and start.
9) AFTER STARTING, switch off your K4 Note and connect it to the PC via USB cable.
10) Now it will show handshake. Don't do anything just sit back and relax. It will all be done automatically.
11) If it didn't pass the handshake stage and is stuck on it then you probably selected the wrong database files.
That's it!! Once the process is completed it will show 'Pass'. Now discontent the mobile and reboot it. You will have your IMEI

please upload the files. cannot find the right files.
tiger1487 said:
There are actually 2 methods. As Lenovo Vibe K4 Note works on MT6753 processor then SN write tool is good for restoring the IMEI. Follow the steps:
1) Download SN write tool.exe for your computer.
2) Its normally a .rar or a .zip file. Extract it in the computer and go to extracted files.
3) There you will find SN write tool application, run it as administrator.
4) After it opens, select 'Smartphone'. You won't need it anyways cause its already selected but in case if it is not then select it.
5) Configure - In the upper left section select IMEI.
6) In the lower left section select Dual IMEI(Don't tick the dual same IMEI option).
7) You need to select database files. They come along with the stock ROM of you mobile. If you don't have them then try to google the database files for Lenovo Vibe K4 Note and if you are lucky, you will find it. In case you don't then tell me I will try to upload them.
8) Save, then start. To start, it will ask for both IMEI. You can find your IMEI on the barcode on the battery of your K4 Note or on the box in which it came. Enter IMEI and start.
9) AFTER STARTING, switch off your K4 Note and connect it to the PC via USB cable.
10) Now it will show handshake. Don't do anything just sit back and relax. It will all be done automatically.
11) If it didn't pass the handshake stage and is stuck on it then you probably selected the wrong database files.
That's it!! Once the process is completed it will show 'Pass'. Now discontent the mobile and reboot it. You will have your IMEI
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please upload the files. cannot find the right files.

The perfect way to change SPC to zeros for majority of Qualcomm devices ( Exclusive )

hi
In this Blog we will explain how the SPC is filtered for all Qualcomm devices. This method is applicable for all Qualcomm devices available in the markets such as ZTE-ALCATEL- SMASUNG - umax - Kyocera
First, the device must be in DIAG mode, the device DIAG port will be recognized in device manager
Second: You should have any program that sends DM commands via COM serial as directly as DFS version 13.9.19 .You can download it from the following link
Setup DFS 13.9.29.0
Third: Open the DFS program and connect to the specified port and then try to enter the spc code six zeroes you will find that the phone is not responding .Now copy the code in the bottom and paste in the CMD box in the dfs tool and click CMD icon you will see a Request and Responce words in a light blue color on dfs log window
Code:
4B0B24005D0200000E00550006003030303030300B3E7E
Forth: enter six zeros (000000) in SPC box and click SPC icon , the light blue DEVICE UNLOCKED words will be shown on dfs log window
The operation completed successfully
https://youtu.be/5F-icMnxbLE
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