Backup and Restore Snapdragon Device IMEI and Repair the IMEI

If you are an Android enthusiast who always explores advanced device features, then this guide will help protect your device’s IMEI from a hard or soft brick. IMEI is one of the important security numbers after the serial number (S/N); this will register your device with the service provider. Many users lost their device IMEI after a hard brick or soft brick, which can occur after installing a Custom ROM or a new Version of Firmware. So it’s better to back up IMEI data before flashing any Firmware, Custom ROM, or other mods. In this guide, we will show you how to back up the Snapdragon Device IMEI, restore IMEI, and repair the Snapdragon Device IMEI.

IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity). All phones require an IMEI to register the device with the Service provider to activate data, SMS, and call service. Without an IMEI, the device will not register with the Service Provider. If your device has no IMEI or an invalid IMEI. Sometimes users lose their phone IMEI NO by resetting the device after updating the device, installing custom ROMs, and other customizations. The MediaTek device can be an easy way to change or restore the IMEI by rooting or using other tools available on the Internet. However, the Qualcomm Snapdragon device is very difficult to repair, especially regarding the IMEI.

Snapdragon Device IMEI Backup, Restore, Repair

Now it’s possible to back up, restore, and even repair the IMEI if the NV data is corrupted. The new Qualcomm QPST QFIL Tool supports all current and previous Snapdragon chipsets, including the Snapdragon 855, Snapdragon 845, and Snapdragon 835. That means you can recover, repair, and service OnePlus, Lenovo, ZTE, and Xiaomi Snapdragon chipset devices. You can repair the IMEI of the OnePlus 8, OnePlus 7, MI 10, ZTE Axon 10, Lenovo Z6 Pro, and many other devices. With QFIL Tool you can back up and restore the Snapdragon Device IMEI; you can also repair the Snapdragon IMEI with this guide.

Pre-Requisite:

• Make Sure you have enabled Developer Options and USB Debugging mode.
• Some Devices require an unlocked bootloader. Here you can search your phone’s bootloader unlock Guide.
• Install Qualcomm HS-USB Driver from This Link ⇒ Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 Drivers
• Download and install the latest QPST on your PC ⇒ Latest QPST Setup
• Download the Required Files and Tools for Repairing the IMEI.
• Read the instructions carefully.

How To Backup Snapdragon Device IMEI

1. Make sure you have read the prerequisites and all the instructions.

2. Download and install the HS-USB Driver on your pc and reboot the device.

3. Download and install the latest QPST on your pc from the Link.

4. Enable Diagnostics Port mode in your phone by service code.

For Lenovo device open phone and dial *#*#33284#*#* In the next screen select "For qmi test

For OnePlus Device dial *#801# In the menu that opens, click on "Full-port switch" . Read this guide on how to open service menu on OnePlus device.

Xiaomi Users dial *#*#13491#*#* and follow the steps

For all other Snapdragon Device (ROOT REQURIED) 
Download and unzip Minimal ADB and Fastboot Tools and open cmd window in the folder, then follow the commands

adb shell
su
setprop sys.usb.config diag,adb

5. Open the device manager and check for the HS-USB port.

6. Run “QFIL.Exe” from “C:\Program Files (x86)\Qualcomm\QPST\bin”

7. Now select the HS-USB port by clicking Select Port.

8. Click Tools ⇒ QCN Backup Restore.

9. Now enable Multi-SIM and provide the file name, then click backup QCN.

10. Wait to complete the process, then move the file to another folder.

How To Restore a Snapdragon Device IMEI

1. Follow the backup Process once you’re device is ready to restore the IMEI, then follow the steps.

2. Run “QFIL.Exe” from “C:\Program Files (x86)\Qualcomm\QPST\bin”.

3. Now select HS-USB port by clicking Select Port.

4. Click Tools ⇒ QCN Backup Restore.

5. Now, enable Multi-SIM and import the QCN backup file, then click Restore QCN.

6. Wait to complete the process, then reboot the device.

How To Repair Snapdragon Device IMEI

1 Read the Pre-Requisite and all the instructions.

2. Download IMEIRebuilder and “genericIMEI.qcn” file or get a backup from another device.

3. Extract IMEIRebuilder.zip and genericIMEI.zip files and run IMEIRebuilder.exe.

4. Click on the “Open file“, browse the generic IMEI QCN file, and press “Open“. You will see IMEI1 and IMEI2, edit the IMEI, then click Rebuild.

5. Once the IMEI Rebuild is done, save it to any folder.

6. To Repair Snapdragon IMEI follow the Restore Snapdragon Device IMEI guide to repair the IMEI.

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