Invalid or null IMEI is very common among MTK devices in particular, and this issue usually arises after you have performed either a hard reset, flash device to stock firmware, etc... Today in this tutorial, we will be focused on how you can repair null/invalid IMEI on your Tecno F3 POP1. So, stick to this article if you are having IMEI issues with your Tecno F3 POP1, read carefully all steps and get your device fixed in no time.
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Invalid or null IMEI is very common among MTK devices in particular, and this issue usually arises after you have performed either a hard reset, flash device to stock firmware, etc...
Knowing what is the major reason behind this system error or problem is a key toward figuring out all possible solutions. In previous articles, we have provided tutorials on how to repair null/invalid IMEI on MTK devices as a whole using tools like GSM Aladdin box, but the issue here is that not all MTK chips are supported, which is the case of the recent model of MTK Android running Android 8.0+.
Today in this tutorial, we will be focused on how you can repair null/invalid IMEI on your Tecno F3 POP1. So, stick to this article if you are having IMEI issues with your Tecno F3 POP1, read carefully all steps and get your device fixed in no time.
Possible causes of invalid/null IMEI
There are many different reasons to which your Tecno F3 might display an invalid IMEI when you perform a check with *#06#. Here are the most commonly known causes;
- The flashing of custom firmware files with NVRAM which does not matches the stuck build NVRAM and NVDATA
- Hard reset: In some MTK devices, performing a hard reset will not only format your userdata, but also the NVRAM where IMEI information is been stored.
- The flashing of corrupted or incomplete firmware files.
- Formatting device partition with custom a custom recovery like CWM or TWRP.
- Tempering with IMEI using non-compatible IMEI changer Apps or software.
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Invalid/null IMEI consequences
Once your device IMEI becomes invalid or null, you will face the following problems;
- You will be unable to make calls
- Inability to send SMSs
- No access to the internet
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- ##exclamation-circle## Did you know?:
- Some Android devices can allow access to the internet even though the IMEI number is invalid. Here, you won't have access to calls and SMS!
How to fix Tecno F3 null IMEI
For this tutorial, we will be using the SP Flash tool method, and for this method, we will be making use of ;
- The nvram bin file
- The nvdata image file
- The scatter.txt for your Tecno F3.
For this tutorial, we have made things very easy for you. All you will need to do is download the IMEI repair file which is like a "mini firmware" and flash with SP Flash tool.
- To start; make sure you have MTK drivers installed on your Computer.
- Download sp flash tool, extract and load IMEI repair file you download from the link below and flash your device.
Once you flash this IMEI repair file, your device will now get back to normal and you will be able to once again make calls, send SMS and get yourself online!
Download IMEI repair firmware
Below is the download link of the IMEI repair firmware for your Tecno F3 POP1. Download, flash your device with it and get it fixed
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