Modern technical devices that allow us to use communication services, access the Internet, store data, etc., are constantly being modified and acquire either additional capabilities or identification data. This was done in order to store and secure your data, which allows you to recover lost information or to find a lost or stolen device in time. But each development is created with good goals and ordinary people, so it is almost impossible to avoid various failures and errors. Today we’ll talk about how IMEI recovery works, what is needed for this and why is this feature needed at all. The severity of the problem is due to the fact that many users began to encounter a situation where their device stopped working normally and indicated an error that mentioned IMEI. Therefore, to understand this problem, you should familiarize yourself with this article, which contains all the necessary information that will not only be useful, but will also serve as an excellent instruction for restoring your device.
What is IMEI?
But before you talk about how IMEI recovery works, it's worth figuring out what it is. IMEI is the universal identification number of your device, which is necessary for conditional registration and the provision of various services. For example, it allows you to easily call and go online, get support and install various applications. In general, this function is the basis for the performance of your device. But is it really so? What is the main purpose of this identification number?
Why is this feature needed?
Oddly enough, the hidden meaning of this function is that operators can easily recognize you and provide all the necessary information about your calls and correspondence, about preferences on the Internet and your favorite applications. In general, this is your electronic passport, allowing you to find out about the user who uses it, almost everything that is needed. Can this be avoided? Yes, many hackers have managed to do this, however, they have to get used to the constant change of data, their full formatting, etc. Therefore, it is better not to bother yourself and use the main purpose of this function.
How do you know which number you have? It is quite simple to do this, since almost everyone can check IMEI. It is enough to dial the combination * # 06 # on the keyboard, and the device itself will issue your number, however, if it is activated for you. And from that moment you can understand if your device is broken, or you can continue to use all available features without problems. If an error occurs, and at the same time you notice that you cannot make calls, it means that you have identification problems that need to be fixed urgently. What causes this unpleasant situation? We will talk about this later.
Why does this problem arise?
So, you decided to check IMEI, but the device does not issue it. Before that, you noticed that you can’t make calls, write SMS and go online, although you have completely updated the device’s firmware and reloaded all the applications? This is where the problem lies, due to which this unpleasant situation occurs. Firmware is a process in which the program shell changes, that is, codes are updated, a new structure is created and some unnecessary processes are erased. This procedure should be done by professionals so as not to spoil the device and do everything at the highest level. True, many users sometimes decide to personally do this and “crookedly” install this software element, which causes software crashes and IMEI is lost. In fact, it does not change, it simply loses its registration power, which becomes the reason for disconnecting all the basic functions of the device.
This is not so critical, because everything can be restored either in a special service or with your own hands, using various convenient methods that allow you to restore IMEI on an android. What methods exist and how to use them can be found further.
Ways to fix the error
After you see the error, and all the symptoms of an unpleasant situation are confirmed, it is worth choosing a method for solving this problem. Restoring IMEI through the engineering menu, using various programs, downloading a file from the Internet, etc. - there are many ways, however, the listed ones are the most effective and effective among all. They allow you to access the internal settings of the device system with further editing and restructuring. These actions allow you to make corrections and restore the IMEI. Each method is unique in its own way and has its own requirements, which must be followed with special care so as not to aggravate an already unpleasant situation. If you are not afraid of innovations and are ready to take a chance, you can already prepare a notebook and pencil, but if you suddenly have doubts about your abilities, it is better to contact the service, as specialists will quickly fix the error there, and in a couple of days you can continue to use your device .
But it is worth considering that this service, which allows for the restoration of IMEI, costs a certain amount of money, so think ahead of time what exactly it is worth using. In the meantime, we will consider the easiest way to resolve the error, which is to use a special program.
Software Recovery
The network has a lot of different applications that supposedly can automatically fix this problem. But is it worth believing in such simple descriptions? Therefore, in order not to be deceived, we recommend using only one application for the correction procedure. The IMEI repair program is called GScriptLite.apk. In fact, this is a normal application that allows authorization of an identification number through an operator request. You must download the application file to the device and install it. Then you should run the program and add to use a script called “needs su”, which has standard IMEI numbers. Once you have added the script, you need to change its data, where the numbers are indicated, having registered your IMEI (above there is a description of how to find out your identification number). Now it remains only to save the changes and activate the script. The device will request permissions for superuser rights, which must be approved by clicking on "OK". It remains only to restart the device, and it will be ready for use.
But there is one caveat, which lies in the different structure of the device software shell, for example, Samsung IMEI repair has a deviation in the instructions. This device does not give out data when typing * # 06 #, so technically you will not be able to find out your identification number. But this problem is not so critical, since the number is recorded in a special instruction, which is provided along with the standard documentation, which is desirable to keep. But if you failed to obtain this data, then you should pay attention to the possibility of manually correcting the error.
Manual recovery
Repair IMEI Lenovo, Fly, Alcatel, Acer, Huawei, High Screen, THL, Zopo, Explay and other devices based on the MTK processor has one nice feature that allows you to get rid of the error using manual editing. How is this possible? Everything is quite simple, the main thing is to know the basics of using the device’s built-in menu. Restoring IMEI through the engineering menu will require you to know specific commands and menu features. But thanks to further instructions, you can cope with these requirements and restore your ID number.
Repairing the IMEI MTK begins by entering a command to call up the internal menu. To do this, type on the keyboard the command * # * # 3646633 # * # *, which will allow you to call an additional function. It is necessary to select the item “Connectivity” and the sub-item “CDS information”. After that, go to the “Radio Information”, select “Phone” and after the inscription “AT +” enter “EGMR = 1.7,”. Next, reboot the device and use the * # 06 # command to get your IMEI data. It remains only to repeat the described procedure, but after the inscription "AT + EGMR = 1.7," enter the data of your identifier. This will get rid of the error, and you can continue to use your device. In the event that these methods did not help or you are not sure of your abilities, it remains only to contact the service, where the device will receive professional assistance.
Service maintenance
The problem that concerns the identification number has long been encountered by many users of various devices, so you should not think that it is completely new and has no solution. Yes, there are not many opportunities to personally fix it, but almost any service can help. It is enough to bring the device to professionals, and it will be restored within a few hours or days. It is better to carry the device with special documentation that has various technical data needed to accurately determine the source of the problem, which may vary depending on the model of the device.
Model Features
IMEI recovery is possible only when the processor of the device is defined. There are several varieties of these elements that differ in their software shells. For example, the MTK processor has the largest line of devices that was mentioned above. But there are other processors - such giants as Samsung and Apple. Each of them has its own recovery methods, so you should remember about this nuance. All the methods that were presented in this article are strictly related to the MTK family of devices. Trying to use them for other devices is not recommended, since it is possible to violate the firmware, which will be difficult and expensive to restore. Therefore, it is worth paying attention to the process of flashing and restoring IMEI, since any error can cause a breakdown. And errors can be very different, ranging from incorrectly entered data and ending with the lack of necessary files.
Possible mistakes
Failures, improper installation, data mismatch and much more ... Errors can be very different and unpleasant. And, most interestingly, all of them are the basis of the main problem - improper installation of firmware on the device. And this already becomes the reason for deactivating IMEI and device failure to work correctly. Therefore, if you are definitely not sure that you can personally flash your device, or do not have the appropriate skills, then it is better to postpone this idea and provide work to those people who are well versed in this. But you can generally avoid this if you do not want to face this kind of problem.
How to avoid a problem
To do this, it is worthwhile to understand that you have to use licensed products and in no case fall for the trick of hackers. Firmware is an element of developers, but users who do not want to use paid services prefer to personally find these files. Then they get to third-party sites and download firmware versions, where hackers have already made their changes, which in the future becomes the cause of the device’s failure. It is better if you use those products and programs that are provided by the developers themselves, and not by third-party users. Moreover, the device is updated automatically if you are on the side of conscientious users. Therefore, do not expose yourself and your device to risk. It is also worth noting that developers are aware of the problem of “pirated” firmware, and they often release special files to fix problems, but, unfortunately, not all manufacturers are involved in this.
Internet using
The IMEI repair file can be obtained on the official website of the manufacturer to which your device belongs. If it is available, it must be downloaded and saved, because in case of an IMEI-related problem, simply downloading the file to your device will fix the error and show how to use licensed products well. Be conscientious and you will never face unpleasant situations!