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How to take a backup or restore IMEI Number of Android device

This is a tutorial to take a backup or restore IMEI Number of Android device with video and image guide.
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Today we know how to take a backup or restore IMEI Number of Android device . IMEI is called the International Mobile station Equipment Identity. It is very important for identify your phone. When you flash or update ROM of MTK Android phones sometime you lose your IMEI number in this process. In this article you will know the solution of this problem. This guide is only for those phone users who lost their IMEI numbers, it is not for stolen devices.

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Every phone have unique IMEI but sometimes mobile phone lost it by some kind of error. Losing IMEI number is a big problem in MTK device like Micromax Canvas 2 A110, Canvas HD A116, Cynus T2 Karbonn and Spice etc. phone. If you lose your IMEI number then you cannot make call by your phone. The ability of calling of your phone will also lose if you lose IMEI number. It is a kind of identity for every phone which is essential for all phones.

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Mobileuncle tool app provide solution of it. But your phone must be rooted. This app has feature of backup/restore of IMEI number of phone. You can download and install MobileUncle Tools app on your Phone. It is a free app. So install and take backup of your IMEI. Note the steps of backup or restore of IMEI number:

Steps to take a backup or restore IMEI Number of Android device :

Step 1: In this process we need to root access of your phone. So First of all root your phone then download and install MobileUncle Tools app on your Phone >>> Now Open Mobile Uncle App >>> Will see a popup tab for permission of Su app >>> Click on “Grant” for giving root access permission to Mobile Uncle App. See in this image:

Mobile-uncle-tool-app

Step 2: You will see lots of options on your Mobile screen. Now Click on IMEI backup and restore option >>> and you will get four option first option to take backup and save file on phone internal storage and the second option to take backup and save file on your SD card. Third and fourth option for restoring your IMEI number of phone internal storage and your SD card. So click first option to take backup of your IMEI number and save the file on phone internal storage.

option-to-take-backup-of-your-IMEI-number

Step 3: Then tap OK to confirm your save location >>> Now you will get a popup tab to confirm that your file is saved and you will see your save file name in this message >>> now tap on OK

Verify-your-backup-file

Step 4: After that quit this app and verify your IMEI backup file from the storage location. You should save this on your Computer also. That’s

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I hope you like this Backup or Restore of IMEI number guide from which you will be able to easily take a backup or restore IMEI Number of Android device without any extra efforts. If feel any problem in this guide then please use comment box. Thanks to all.

142 Comments

  4. actually, my phone got bricked . then I went to the service centre to get the software loaded on my phone Micromax E313. After the software is loaded on my phone when I dial *#06# to see the IMEI , a dial up window comes up saying “INVALID IMEI” .

    I haven’t taken the backup of IMEI , but how can I restore it.plz help

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  5. Imei recovery file show in my sd card.now what can i do.because my phone not showing imei numbers and no network show on my micromax a114.

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  6. Sir, my carbonn A20 andriod phone gets on with slow Animation .. that take about 10min to complete
    pls help.

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  9. i deleted one of my system apps teleservice.apk my phone has no network or imei code. have tried flashing but wasn’t successful NEED HELP

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  10. i took backup of IMEI wit mobile uncle tool. all process done. but there is no bachup file in storage.

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  13. i have a canvas fire 2….no sim is working…imei is not showing…how can i restore my imei again…plz help me..

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  15. A-o-A
    Dear Sir.
    I have Samsung Galaxy Note 2, Came from Abroad (CHINA).

    Google was blocked in CHINA thats why Google apps does not working in my Mobile.

    Plz tell me how i root my mobile and all Google apps working in my Samsune Galaxy Note 2.

    Plzz ans me….

    Email : [email protected]

    Reply

  18. Sir mera micromax A106 mobile root hi nahi ho raha he jab se mene lolipop update kiya he

    mene sabhi anroid apps and sabhi PC software se try kar li he

    Main kya karu Sir ?????

    Reply

  19. please how do i change my sd to read and write and not read only ….could not back my imei up…saying sdcard not found

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  20. During installing custon ROM my phone got stuck. so i flashed my phone micromax A110Q but there is no imei numbers shown in phone now. how can i get IMEI numbers back in my phone.

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  21. Unfortunately I'am formate my phone mmx unite 2 sp flash tool after that IMEI is not working i'am also pached SAME IMEI but 3G Network is Not working in 3G mode only work 2G/3G mode

    Plz help I have not any Imei backup……….

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  22. model no. micromax a111 i need a help for creat a backup of imei no.
    in my phone mobileuncle app says no support when i click on imei backup option

    plz help me ….

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  23. Phone Model : Micromax A110Q Canvas 2 Plus
    i tried all version of stock roms.. v1,v2 & v3..!!! plz help

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  24. I have Rooted my phn, I have imie backup,
    after flashed i unable to restore imei, mobile uncle tool said backup succes but restart the same problem, in about phn showing "Unknown baseband"
    I tried too many tutorilas to restore imei but unsuccesful
    plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Give me correct solution…!!!!!!!!!!!!
    thnxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

    Reply

    1. you have to root your phn.then open root browser.then go to root folder/data/nvram.delet this nvram folder.then reboot your phn.

      Reply

  25. You can update your android version by flashing rom suitable for your device. You only need the device to be rooted and have installed cwm recovery on it

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  26. hi sir
    i have micromax a92 lite model which is working on android 4.1.2 jelly bean , i want to upgrade it with android 4.2 jelly bean ,
    is it possible if yes then how ?
    please tell me i will be thankful to u
    pleaseeeeee

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  28. need help, i took back up of imei before rom flashing… trying to restore the imei.bak file ….but not working…please help

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  29. hello i got a problem in my samsung galaxy ace s5830i.i forget to backup imei no. when i flash custom rom.after finishing flashing process i lost my imei no. how i restore it???????????????plz help me………….

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  30. Is it a rule the once custom rom is flashed imei are lost.? Where the imei info is stored in the device.? If the imei file info folder is in in stock rom then it must go….. And imei be restored from somewhere? Is it so?

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  31. hi im not able to find any driver in the device manager after downloading MTKDriverW1152 on the desk top

    Reply

  32. Hyy i have updated my gionee m2 to kitkat but after updating i have sim problem it shows that invalid IMEI plz tell me what to do

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    2. hi sir i have micromax unite2 a106 during flashinf rom i lost my imei so what to do to get back i tried stock rom also and mtk method also

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  34. Sir,
    I want to Install A custom ROM in my phone. So, I must not lose my IMEI no. S, how Can I do it without losing thw IMEI no of my phone

    Reply

    1. Hi

      I don't suggest you any custom Rom because custom Rom means, Beginning of troubles in your phone.

      Reply

  35. after flashing stock android 4.4.2 kitkat to my Spice mi506 it is showing invalid imei
    this has happened earlier only when i flashed stock jelly bean but i restored the imei by mobile uncle tools, but for kitkat no method is working, cant edit or copy any files to system oe data or anuy root directory even after rooting. that may by because of security in kitkat please help me to restore the imei.

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  37. Hello sir,
    im using micromax unite A106. When i tried mtk engg mode tool, it is saying, "This command is not allowed in UserBuild" . Plzz help.

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  38. Hello sir I have lost my imei no. Please help me get back it I have no take any backup of it please help me.
    And I want to know that will it be fix by Micromax service center. My model no. Is Micromax A77

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  39. Hello sir I have lost my imei no. Please help me get back it I have no take any backup of it please help me.
    And I want to know that will it be fix by Micromax service center. My model no. Is Micromax A77

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  40. Dear Sir, I lost my mobile's IMEI numbers after flashin with custom rom, 3 -4 times. I tried few methods to write imei, but failed. I even forgot to make a back up of my original IMEI using mobile uncle tools.

    Please tell me what I should do to make my IMEI correct again.

    Please Help.

    Thankyou in advance :)

    My Mobile : Micomax Canvas A116

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  41. Respected sir, I have rooted my mobile and flash it by cmw recovery option and update it after i done all this my phone was rebooted several times but not switched on what to do sir pls do the needful

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    1. Hi Alim

      Micromax not release KitKat for Canvas 250 till now but you can update your phone with New update of Canvas Turbo click here

      Have a good day

      Reply

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  50. Hlo, Abhishek Sir
    I have a micromax canvas HD. I have lost its IMEI no. i want to restore it using Mobile uncle tool but i had taken its (imei) back up.
    Sir, can you give me the IMEI file. So, that i can restore its IMEI no.
    Sir, please help me i m in big trouble
    Plzzz plzzz help me!

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    1. Hi Adil

      Read second comment of this post,I was give the processor to restore your lost IMEI number

      Reply

    2. SIR,
      SORRY THERE IS A MISTAKE IN WRITING IN MY LAST COMMENT (2ND LINE)
      SIR, I HAD NOT TAKEN ITS BACK UP.
      CAN YOU PLEASE GIVE ME THE FILE. SO THAT I CAN RESTORE.
      SORRY. FOR MY MISTAKE.
      I HOPE U WILL HELP ME!
      THANK YOU

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    3. Hi Adil

      don't say sorry but how can i give you, your IMEI number backup file? you can recover your lost IMEI number by follow these processor.

      Reply

    4. Sir,
      I follow that processor but nothing happens.
      When i press SEND COMMAND. Nothing happens. I is just at it was.

      Reply

  51. hello i used custom roms on my micromax a110 plus canvs 2….after that when i locked my phone then iam unable to unlock it nd the brightness of my phone is not decreasing……please help me sir…i used s4 rome

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  52. Sir please rrply i have canvas 2.2 and lost imei showinh invalid
    Also no network
    Please help sir ma phone rooted

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  53. If i root my CANVAS TURBO for updating rom , After Updating the rom if i unroot my phone means My warranty is claimable or not?

    Reply

    1. Hi karthikeyan,

      if you flash stock Rom on your Rooted phone then warranty come back and if you full unroot your phone by SU app then also warranty come back.

      Reply

  54. I have rooted my micromax canvas 2 plus A110q from mtk droid tools but aftet reboot phone is still not rooted supersu is installed when rooting cant update super su with update fixer imei is lost but i have bakup for that

    Reply

  55. I want to root ma cell and take back up bit without connection of pc.tell me bro how to do tht

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  58. sir i am facing same problem in xolo q700i …service center saying it will take minimum 7 days…kindly help me to do step by step this
    thanks
    sreekanth
    bangalore

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  60. to take the backup for IMEI no. from this app…i need to root my phone
    my phone is under warranty, so i dont want to root it…is there any other way to take back up of the IMEI no.
    i need to take its back up because i want to update my phone to 4.2.1 jelly bean
    i have never before done anything like this…so please help me

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    1. Hi Deeksha

      your phone is under warranty, so go to service center of Micromax they will take 1-2 days

      Reply

  66. I try to upload the firmware. but i got error on sp_flash tool

    S9201_4.2_MP_F3F8_B1_IN_MMX_14_FLASHER_USER
    SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1248.0.96

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    7. I Got error given below when i try to install.
      For security, your phone is set to block installation of app obtained for unknown source

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    8. go to setting then go into security and tick on unknown source

      after then install mobile uncle app

      Reply

    1. I rooted my MicroMax Canvas Lite A92 but I don't find difference then regular phone.
      means what should i exactly do with rooted phone. and in my mobileuncle app there are no such option like backup IMEI….. So please suggest me other option

      Reply

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