fixing null / invalid IMEI on Spreadtrum

Here's a guide on fixing null / invalid IMEI on Spreadtrum (e.g Itel) phones. If you have an unknown Baseband (Settings > About > Baseband) then consider flashing the stock ROM first using this guide @ https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-1231.html .

See the video tutorial below or @ http://youtu.be/4GSm0Z06U9M





Method 1: Engineer Mode (No Root Required) 

* Dial *#*#83781#*#* 
* In Engineer Mode (Under Telephony), select Set IMEI



* Input the IMEI the click Set IMEI



* Select OK when prompted to reboot



Method 2 : Shortcut Master (Root Required)
 
Requirement

* Rooted phone
* Install Shortcut Master (lite) @ http://hovatek.com/redirect.php?link=htt...lite&hl=en

Procedure

* Launch Shortcut Master (lite)



* Press the Menu button and select Secret Code Explorer



* Wait for loading to begin and complete



* You should see a list of apps



* Scroll down to 

Code:

83781
EngineerMode
EMStartReceiver

and select 83781



* Select Launch 1



* Click on the Telephony tab



* Scroll down to Set IMEI and select it



* Insert the IMEI then click Set IMEI



* You'll get a prompt saying "In order to guarantee the system to set the correct IMEI, recommended to restart the system" , select Ok



* The phone will automatically restart

Method 3: IMEI Write Tool

Requirement

* PC
* Download Spreadtrum IMEI Write Tool @ https://forum.hovatek.com/attachment.php?aid=279
* Install Spreadtrum drivers using https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-827.html
* Spreadtrum phone

Procedure

* Enable USB Debugging on the phone then connect it to PC (Settings > Developer)
* Launch the Spreadtrum IMEI Write Tool



* Click Mode Sel

 

* Tick Normal Mode then click Select



* Enter the IMEI



* Click Write



* Wait for a few seconds and you should get a 'Passed' Message



* Reboot the phone and the new IMEI should reflect