There are several methods to change, repair or fix IMEI number of any Android mobile device. Android MTK devices like MTK 6577 / 6575 , MediaTek MTK6592 / MTK6753 android devices, e.g:- TECNO, Infinix, Samsung, iTel, Innjoo, etc,  and this post will show you how to change, repair, analyze, fix null/invalid IMEI number of your device.
Many browsing cheats involves tweaking the IMEI number of a particular phone model in order to benefit from free data/MB/GB been assign to new phones. Maybe you want to use Glo BIS, Airtel BIS or Etisalat BIS on Android phone, changing your Android IMEI to that if Blackberry makes this possible.
 

Sometimes when you flash your phone or just revive a bricked Android device, you may be faced with invalid IMEI number problem. You don’t have to take your phone to a repair guy to fix an invalid IMEI number as you can do it with any of the guides below.

What is IMEI Number:

IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) is a 15- or 17-digit code that uniquely identifies mobile phone sets. The IMEI code can enable a GSM (Global System for Mobile communication) or UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications Service) network to prevent a misplaced or stolen phone from initiating calls.

Why Change Android Phone IMEI Number?

Below are some of the reasons you may want to change the IMEI number of your android phone.

• Null or invalid IMEI message you get on your screen when you try checking your phone IMEI number.
• Android phone not been able to register to network hence unable to make phone calls.
• To use BIS subscription on your Android phone
• To get free megabytes allocated to newly launched phones on your old device without having to buy them (what we call IMEI tweaking).

8 Ways to Change/Repair IMEI Number

The methods will be divided into the following categories:

• Change or repair IMEI number of Android with or without root
• Using Exposed Installer and IMEI changer apk.
• Using Codes
• Using Mobileuncle MTK Tools – Mostly for MTK devices
• Through Terminal Emulator of Android Phone/Tab
• Using MTKDroid tools
• Using Chamelephon

…Before You Begin

Before we proceed, backup your Android phone using flashify or ROM Manager. You will also need to get a valid IMEI number. If you simply want to repair IMEI number, you should see the original IMEI number under your battery. Copy it down. But if you want to change IMEI number to a different one, get it from a device and tweak it using one of the methods we shall be looking into. If you want your network providers to see your Android phone as a Blackberry device, use the IMEI generator below.
 Download IMei genereator here

Confirm IMEI Using IMEI Analyzer App

After generating the IMEI number, you will need to be sure the IMEI number is valid. There is a special Android app called IMEI analyzer that will get the job done.
Now that we have the basic requirements, we can now proceed with 7 ways to change or repair IMEI number of Android devices.
DISCLAIMER: Use with caution; Changing of IMEI is illegal in some countries, and I will not be held responsible for any consequences that befall the changer. Although if all steps are followed correctly, then it  should work.

METHOD 1: Using Exposed Installer and IMEI changer apk

This procedure on how to change or repair IMEI number works for ALL PHONES – Samsung, HTC, LG, including the branded variants, etc. Using exposed installer and IMEI changer apk does not require PC but your phone must be rooted.

• Download and install Xpose installer HERE and lauch it
• Click on FRAMEWORK, click on INSTALL/UPDATE
• Reboot your device
• Download and install Xposed IMEI changer from HERE
• Open xpose installer, click on modules, make sure imei changer is ticked
• Click on imei changer to lauch the app
• Input your generated imei in the space provided and click APPLY.
• Reboot yor phone and check your imei with *#06#.
• Done.!!!

If this method doesn’t work on your device, don’t force it. Try other methods or simply use the comment box below to inform us. We shall update you.

METHOD 2: Using Codes (without PC) – ROOT REQUIRED.

This method may work for both MTK ( e.g Techno phones) and non-MTK devices (e.g Samsung phones/HTC/LG etc).

• Dial either of the following *#7465625# OR *#*#3646633#*#* It should take you into the engineer mode of your phone.
• Locate CDS Information and click on it.
• Locate Radio Information and click on it.
• If your phone has dual SIM space, there will be two options for you, select either PHONE/SIM 1 or PHONE/SIM 2 depending on the imei you want to change.
• You can now change the IMEI number by editing where u see AT+
• In front of the AT+, type E and a pop up showing EGMR=**,””
• Select AT+EGMR=1,7″” if you want to change that of phone/sim 1 OR AT+EGMR=1,10,”” if you want to change that of phone/sim 2.
• Insert the imei the generated IMEI from GIPv4.1 and insert it between the semi-colon like this:

                                                 AT+EGMR=1,7”9100***********”

• Check that your IMEI is 15 digits, once confirmed, click to send.
• Done!!!

NOTE: if your Android is running the latest versions 4.4.2 and above, insert a space between AT and + before you click send. ie AT +EGMR=1,7”9100***********”
If this method doesn’t work on your device, don’t force it. Try other methods to change your IMEI or simply use the comment box below to inform us. We shall update you.

METHOD 3: Using Mobileuncle MTK Tools – Mostly for MTK devices (without PC)

It is basically same procedure with method 2 above but instead of using codes, you will use MOBILEUNCLE TOOLs. This tool is an apk and you can get it from playstore. Get it HERE and follow through same process in method 2.

METHOD 4: Through Terminal Emulator of Android Phone/Tab (without PC)

•  Your phone must be a Rooted Device
• Download Terminal Emulator from Play Store HERE
• Open Android Terminal Emulator
• Type SU then press ENTER button to get Superuser permmison
• Type the following command; if single sim,
           echo ‘AT+EGMR=1,7, “IMEI_NUMBER” ‘ >/dev/pttycmd1
  If your phone is dual-sim, type this command:
          echo ‘AT+EGMR=1,10, “IMEI_NUMBER” ‘ >/dev/pttycmd1
• Press ENTER
• Reboot your phone/tablet and done.
• Done!!!

NOTE: if your Android is running the latest versions 4.4.2 and above, insert a space between AT and + before you click enter i.e AT +EGMR=1,7”9100***********”
If this method doesn’t work on your device, don’t force it. Try other methods or simply use the comment box below to inform us. We shall update you.

METHOD 5: Using MTKDroid Tools – (with PC)

• Download the mtkdroid tools v2.5.3 HERE
• Install to PC and launch
• Enable USB debugging on your Android phone. See how to do it HERE
• Plug phone to laptop and wait for phone drivers to install.
  see screenshot for rest;

METHOD 6: Using Phone ID Changer Pro

Phone ID changer pro is the best alternative for those intending to change the value of of their Android’s IMEI, Android Id, Serial Number, Wifi Mac Address as well as the service set identifier (SSID) of the current wifi network. This app uses the secure settings API to write the ANDROID_ID, and it grants itself the relevant permission using the package manager executable.

METHOD 7: Using Chamelephon Apk

You require ROOT ACCESS to use this application and this method is unique for two reasons:

• Works perfectly on android phones running on Google’s latest Android 6 (Marshmallow).
• Provides One-Click process, making it the easiest method.

 

METHOD 8: Using MTK Engineering Mode Apk

While using MTN Engineering Mode App is important is because ROOT ACCESS is not required.

Bonus

Not every phone running on Android 6.0 or latest can have their IMEI number changed/repaired/analyze/Fixed Null/Invalid. For such phones, flashing TWRP or CWM recovery and SuperSu is required. Hence, special guide is required. If you have one of such phones, you will need to let us know using the comment box below so we could provide the guide.

Have you gotten your free Airtel 5GB on Airtel Smart Sim Offer yet? Probably you have tried it and you keep getting “you can only receive this offer once” but there are simply ways to get your free Airtel 4GB with IMEI tweaking on Android. Whether your device has root access or not, MediaTek or Snapdragon, this article will give you the best method to use.
Before we begin, the source of the IMEI that gives free Airtel 5GB is from a HUAWEI phone, probably a modem with model E3531I-2 which is tied to Airtel Smart Sim Offer. This offer is to woo customers to join her network since others are already enjoying 4G network

Airtel SmartSim offer has really been dashing out huge data to all Samsung users and those that are not using Samsung has to change their phone IMEI to the smartphone even the Samsung users have to change their IMEI too in order to get this offer.
Normally, When major telcos are promoting a brand/product like phones and modems, they give free Megabytes to woo customers. Once you are able to get this tweak your android phone with the device IMEI, you also will get the free 5GB.

Highlights of Free Airtel 5GB

• The airtel free 5gb imei tweaking can be used on any Android devices
• Once you have been offered your free 5gb of data it can be used on PC
• You can as well use your free Airtel 5GB on any devices of your chosen
• Likewise it can be shared with other devices WiFi Hotspot
• No speed throttling, what you see is what you get
• No need for any VPN before it can used
• The validity period is one month (30 days)
• It’s a normal data.

Methods to Get Free Airtel 5GB With IMEI Tweaking

DISCLAIMER: Use with caution; Changing of IMEI is illegal in some countries, and I will not be held responsible for any consequences that befall the changer. Although if all steps are followed correctly, then it  should work.
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There are two methods to use in getting your free Airtel 5GB on Airtel Smart Sim Offer. You either use Apps like Chamelophon, MTK engineering mode, MTK droid Tools, etc or use SMS IMEI tweaking method which is best for all chipset especially for non-MTKs.
All you have to do is choose the best method that works for you. But if after using any of the listed Apps IMEI tweaking methods and your Android IMEI reverts to original after rebooting your device, you can use the SMS method.

Get Free Airtel 5GB Using SMS IMEI Tweak

• Text S123456789012345 to 232 (NOTE THAT 123456789012345 is your valid IMEI number that you have successfully tweaked).
• If the imei is correct and valid then you will receive an sms but if you didn’t receive an sms then try and tweak another IMEI.
• Then, text JOIN to 141 and you should receive your own free 5GB, valid for a month.

List of Free IMEI for Airtel 5GB Tweak

To get the free Airtel 5GB, simply tweak your Android phone IMEI with the IMEIs listed below:

• 861143032399041
• 861143032391001
• 861143032390682
• 861143032390902
• 861143032391167
• 861143032399032
• 861143032398765
• 861143032390876

Notice that it only the last 4 digits marked red above that are different. If you get a response that says “Dear customer, you can only get the Smart Sim offer once…” you can generate as many IMEI using the first 11 digits with IMEI analyzer app and try again. Download the app from below:

Still not getting your Airtel Smart Sim Offer?

After tweaking your IMEI and sending JOIN to 141 but still not receiving your Airtel free 5GB, then you will need to use SMS Bomber App to blast the SMS. We realize you may need to send up to 10 SMS to easily get through. Download SMS Bomber for Android on BlackMart.

How to use SMS bomber

• Launch your sms bomber app.
• Then type TO: 141 in the first space.
• Then in the second box MESSAGE: JOIN.
• Then put the amount of numbers it will blast the Message kindly insert 10 .
• Then click on NO DELAY and tap on SEND.

Immediately it will automatically blast your message 10times as ordered. And YES! it can be accummulated so keep blazing!
Many are already enjoyinh theirs and I am sure you will get yours if you follow the guide above. If you have any question about this article, kindly use the comment box to share with us.

Am really glad to let all the samsung users in the house to know that finally, there is a way of changing the imeiof their stubborn samsung devices easily and for free without the need of odin, chimera tool, octopus box which costs a few box and only accessible mostly by mobile phone engineers. And the method iss easy, straight and you can get it done by yourself in minutes without the need of any techy around.
Now there will be no point buying MTK phones in place of samsung galaxy devices sacrificing all the amazing features this phones come with just to be able to enjoy the goodies of imei tweaking (glo bis, Etisalat free 1.5gb which until now still blazes and lots of other free mbs and goodies)

Pls Kindly note that imei changing is considered illegal in some countries. So i will not be held responsible for anything you do with this nor for any damage you do to your phone while carrying out the processes listed here. As this post is only for educational purpose.
How To Change Samsung Phones Imei Without Octopus Box
==>First of all, get a Nandriod backup of your samsung device. And make sureyour phone is well rooted.
==>Now Download, Install Imei changer HEREand Exposed Installer Here
==>Open exposed installer, Go to framework,Installupdate & accept the given conditions/terms
==>Inside the exposed installer Click modules, and tick imei changer to enable it.
Now to change your samsung phone imei to blackberry imei for glo bis, download BB Gen and Generate your imei or use imei analyzer to generate any other imei.
==>Then Open Imei changer, input the imei (BB Imei or any other one you wish to tweak) on the space provided and click Apply/OK.
==>Restart your phone and that's it. confirm this by dialing*#06#
How did it go? If you are not getting it right, you can use the comment box!