Fix Tecno LA7 null IMEI, Repair Tecno LA7 invalid IMEI, Repair Tecno pouvoir 2 null/invalid IMEI: On this page, we will be guiding you on how to fix Tecno Pouvoir 2(Tecno LA7) null/invalid IMEI using fastboot. It is certain you can use other methods, but I bet you this method is very quick and effective; So, if your Tecno Pouvoir 2 is showing null or invalid IMEI, follow this guide and get it fixed.
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The issues of null/invalid IMEI is very common with MTK-based Android devices. If you happen to be facing such a problem with your MTK Android, then it simply means the NVRAM is corrupted or some important NV Data got formatted during flashing od none compatible firmware or after a hard reset. Fixing this problem is pretty easy on some versions of Android MTK phones and other chipsets as well.
On this page, we will be guiding you on how to fix Tecno Pouvoir 2(Tecno LA7) null/invalid IMEI using fastboot. It is certain you can use other methods, but I bet you this method is very quick and effective; So, if your Tecno Pouvoir 2 is showing null or invalid IMEI, follow this guide and get it fixed.
Tecno LA7 core specifications
Before we discuss how to fix null IMEI on your Tecno Pouvoir 2, let's first take a look at some core features of the Tecno Pouvoir 2 Android smartphone.
- Model: Tecno LA7
- Platform: Android 8.1 Oreo
- Processor: Quad-core MediaTek MT6737
- GPU: Mali-T720 MP1
- Memory: 2GB RAM
- Colours: Black, Green, Blue, Champagne
- Body Dimension: 159.8 mm x 76.8 mm x 8.5 mm
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
- Display: 6.0-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1440 X 720 pixels
- Rear Camera: 13MP camera, 720p Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Phase detection autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama, HDR
- Front Camera: 8MP camera, 480p Video@30fps
- Built-in Storage: 16GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 128GB
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: 42.2/5.76Mbps
- 4G LTE: Yes
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, v4.2 with A2DP, LE
- USB Port: micro USB 2.0
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+/FLAC player
- Video Player: MP4/WMV/H.265 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS
- Maps: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (rear)
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
- Battery Capacity: 5, 000mAh non-removable Li-Po battery
Requirements to fix or repair Tecno Pouvoir 2 IMEI using fastboot.
Since the Tecno Pouvoir 2 comes with a locked bootloader, you will need to get it unlocked in order to use this method. For this guide, you will be needing the following;
- Android MTK drivers installed on your computer.
- ADB+FASTBOOT drivers installed on your computer as well.
- A USB cable.
- Tecno Pouvoir 2 LA7 nvadta image file.
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Unlocking Tecno Pouvoir 2 bootloader.
In order to unlock the bootloader of your Tecno Pouvoir 2, you will first need to activate developer options and toggle on USB Debugging and OEM unlocking. To do that, proceed as follows.
- Go to Settings.
- Next, to About Phone.
- Scroll down to the build number.
- Click on it 7 times until you get the message "You are now a developer".
- Head back to the About Phone sub-menu and locate "Developer Options". Open and enable USB debugging, then scroll down and toggle on OEM Unlocking.
When you are done, you will now need to boot your device into bootloader mode(fastboot mode). You can do this directly by using the command adb reboot bootloader after you must have installed adb+fastboot drivers on your computer. Otherwise, proceed thus;
- Download and install both MTK and adb+fastboot drivers on your computer.
- Power off your Tecno Pouvoir 2.
- Next, press and hold Volume down + Power key to enter fastboot mode.
When you install the adb drivers, it will create an adb folder in your C:\ drive. Open the adb folder and press SHIFT then Right-click and choose "Open a new command window here".
Now that you are in fastboot/bootloader mode, you are ready to unlock the bootloader. Use the command below to verify that your device is well connected;
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- ##code## Check device status in fastboot:
- fastboot devices.
Once you have confirmed the device is connected in fastboot mode, use the command below to unlock the bootloader;
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- ##code## Unlock bootloader:
- fastboot oem unlock
When you send the above command, you will be asked to confirm using Volume up or cancel with Volume down. Press volume up to confirm. After the bootloader is unlocked, your Tecno Pouvoir will then reboot back to fastboot mode.
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- Unlocking the bootloader will erase all user data, you take a backup of your user data before unlocking the bootloader.
Now you have succeeded in unlocking the bootloader of your Tecno Pouvoir 2 and can now repair the invalid/null IMEI using fastboot.
Fix Tecno Pouvoir 2 null IMEI using fastboot.
- In order to flash the nvdata image file and restore your device IMEI, extract the nvdata Tecno LA7 archive file and copy the nvdata.img to the adb folder on your C:\ drive.
- Next, in fastboot mode, check device using the command fastboot devices. Once you've confirmed your Tecno Pouvior 2 is connected in fastboot, you can now flash the nvdata image file using the command below.
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- ##code## Flash Tecno nvdata.img file in fastboot
- fastboot flash nvdata nvdata.img
- Next, use the fastboot reboot command to reboot your device once the flashing is done.
If you followed all the steps properly, then you should have a positive result as you can see on the screen capture above.
Your Tecno Pouvior 2 will then power on and the invalid/null IMEI will be fixed.
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