Modern technical devices that allow us to use communication services, access the Internet, store data, etc. are constantly being modified and acquire either additional features or identification data. This is done in order to store and secure your data, which allows you to restore lost information or 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 will talk about how IMEI recovery goes, what is needed for this and why this function is 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 mentions IMEI. Therefore, in order to understand this problem, it is worth reading this article, which contains all the necessary information that will not only be useful, but alsowill serve as an excellent guide for restoring your device.
What is IMEI?
But before talking about how IMEI recovery goes, it's worth understanding what it is. The IMEI is your device's Universal Identification Number, which is required for conditional registration and various services. For example, it allows you to easily make phone calls and access the Internet, get support and install various applications. In general, this function is the basis of the performance of your device. But is it really so? What is the main purpose of this identification number?
Why is this function needed?
Oddly enough, but the hidden meaning of this feature is that operators can easily identify you and provide all the necessary information about your calls and correspondence, about Internet preferences and favorite applications. In general, this is your electronic passport, which allows 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, you have to get used to the constant change of data, their complete formatting, etc. Therefore, it is better not to rack your brains and use the main purpose of this function.
How do I know which number you have? It is quite simple to do this, since almost everyone can check the IMEI. It is enough to type the combination 06on the keyboard, and the device itself will give out your number, however, if it is activated for you. And it is from this moment that you can understand whether your device is broken, or you can continue to use all the available features without any problems. If an error occurs, and at the same time you notice that you cannot make calls, then you have problems in identification that need to be fixed urgently. What is causing this unfortunate situation? We will talk about this later.
Why does this problem occur?
So you decide to check IMEI, but the device doesn't show it. Before that, have you noticed that you cannot make calls, write SMS and access the Internet, although you have completely updated the firmware of the device and re-downloaded all applications? This is where the problem lies, due to which this unpleasant situation occurs. Firmware is a process in which the software shell is changed, 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 failures and IMEI is lost. In fact, it does not change, it just loses its registration power, which causes the device to disable all the main functions of the device.
This is not so critical, since everything can be restored either in a special service, orwith your own hands, using various convenient methods to ensure IMEI recovery on android. What methods exist and how to use them, you can find out below.
Ways to fix the mistake
After you saw the error, and all the symptoms of an unpleasant situation were confirmed, you should choose a method to solve this problem. Restoring IMEI through the engineering menu, using various programs, downloading a file from the Internet, etc. - there are many ways, however, those listed are the most effective and effective among all. They allow you to access the internal settings of the device system with further editing and changing the structure. These actions allow you to amend and return the IMEI to working capacity. Each method is unique in its own way and has its own requirements that 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 risks, then you can already prepare a notebook and a pencil, but if you suddenly have doubts about your abilities, then it is better to contact the service, as the specialists there will quickly correct the error, and in a couple of days you will be able to continue using your device.
But keep in mind that this service, which allows you to restore IMEI, costs a certain amount of money, so think in advance what exactly you should use. In the meantime, we will consider the easiest way to fix the error, which is to use a special program.
Recovery using programs
There are many different applications on the network that supposedly can automatically fix this problem. But is it worth believing 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 common application that allows you to authorize an identification number through an operator request. You need to download the application file to your device and install it. Then you should run the program and add to use a script called "needs su", which has standard IMEI number indicators. Once you have added the script, you need to change its data, where the numbers are indicated, by entering 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 ask for permission 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 software shell of devices, for example, Samsung IMEI recovery has a deviation in the instructions. This device does not give out data when dialing the 06 command, so technically you will not be able to find out your ID number. But this problem is not so critical, since the number is written in a special instruction, whichprovided along with standard documentation, which should be retained. But if it was not possible 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 MTK processor has one nice feature that allows you to get rid of the error through manual editing. How is this possible? Everything is quite simple, the main thing is to know the basics of using the built-in menu of the device. Restoring IMEI through the engineering menu will require you to know special commands and menu features. But thanks to the following instructions, you will be able to cope with these requirements and restore your identification number.
Restoring IMEI MTK starts with entering a command to call the internal menu. To do this, type the command 3646633 on the keyboard, which will allow you to call an additional function. In it, select the "Connectivity" item and the "CDS information" sub-item. After that, you need to go to "Radio Information", select "Phone" and after the inscription "AT +" enter "EGMR=1, 7,". Next, you should reboot the device and use the command 06to get your IMEI data. It remains only to repeat the described procedure, but after the inscription "AT + EGMR=1, 7," enter your identifier data. 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 confident in your abilities, it remains onlycontact the service where the device will be provided with professional assistance.
Service
The problem regarding the identification number has been encountered by many users of various devices for a long time, so do not think that it is completely new and has no solution. Yes, there are not many opportunities to fix it personally, 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. The device is best carried with special documentation that has various technical data needed to pinpoint the source of the problem, which may vary depending on the device model.
Features of models
Restoring IMEI is possible only when the processor of the device is determined. There are several varieties of these elements, which differ in their software shells. For example, the MTK processor has the largest line of devices mentioned above. But there are other processors - such giants as Samsung and Apple. Each of them has its own recovery methods, so it is worth remembering this nuance. All the methods that were presented in this article strictly apply to devices of the MTK family. Trying to use them for other devices is not recommended, as you can break the firmware, which will be difficult and expensive to restore. Therefore, you should be careful about the process of flashing and repairing IMEI, since any error can becomecause of the breakdown. And errors can be very different, ranging from incorrectly entered data to the lack of necessary files.
Possible errors
Crashes, incorrect installation, data inconsistencies and much more… Mistakes can be very different and unpleasant. And, what is most interesting, all of them are the basis of the main problem - incorrect installation of the firmware on the device. And this already becomes the reason for the deactivation of IMEI and the failure of the device 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 leave the work to those people who are well versed in this. But you can avoid it altogether if you don't want to run into this kind of problem.
How to avoid the problem
To do this, you should understand that you have to use licensed products and in no case fall for the trick of hackers. The firmware is an element of developers, but users who do not want to use paid services prefer to personally find these files. Then they go to third-party sites and download firmware versions where the hackers have already made their changes, which later causes the device to break down. It is better if you use the products and programs that the developers themselves provide, and not 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 devicerisk. It is also worth noting that the developers are aware of the problem of "pirated" firmware, and they often release special files to fix problems, but, unfortunately, not all manufacturers do this.
Internet use
The IMEI recovery file can be obtained from the official website of the manufacturer to which your device belongs. If it is available, it must be downloaded and saved, because in the event of an IMEI-related problem, simply downloading the file to your device will correct the error and show you how to use the licensed product well. Be conscientious and you will never get into trouble!
