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Struggling with Missing IMEI on Pixel? Here’s a Quick Solution!
Losing your IMEI number on a Pixel device can feel like misplacing the key to your digital life. Without it, tracking a lost phone, securing it remotely, or even selling it becomes a hassle. But don’t worry—there’s a way to fix this issue. Let me walk you through it step by step.
When you dive into custom development, things can go sideways. Flashing ROMs or tinkering with system files might corrupt critical partitions like EFS or devinfo, which house your IMEI data. If this happens, your phone loses its unique identity.
What You’ll Need Before Starting
Your IMEI Numbers (IMEI 1 and 2):
- Check the back of your phone’s box.
- Look at the receipt from your purchase.
- Use the SIM tray:
- Read IMEI 1 from the tray.
- Remove the last digit and add 1 to calculate IMEI 2. Use IMEI Calculator to confirm the last digit.
A PC with Android SDK Platform Tools (Windows | Linux | macOS ) installed.
Restore IMEI Tool (Downloadable online).
USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking enabled on your Pixel device.
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Backup Your Data
Before anything else, save everything important on your device. This process involves unlocking the bootloader, which wipes all data.
Step 2: Unlock Bootloader and Root Your Device
- Enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking in Developer Options.
- Connect your phone to your PC via USB.
- Open a Command Prompt window in the platform-tools folder and type:
adb reboot bootloader fastboot flashing unlock
- Follow on-screen instructions to unlock the bootloader.
Root your device using Magisk for full access to system files.
Step 3: Restore IMEI Numbers
- Download the Restore IMEI Tool and extract it into the platform-tools folder on your PC.
- Open a Command Prompt in the same folder and type:
adb shell su
- Grant debugging and superuser permissions when prompted on your phone.
- Run start.bat from the Restore IMEI Tool folder on your PC.
- Enter your IMEI 1 and IMEI 2 when prompted by the script.
The tool will write these numbers back into the corrupted devinfo partition.
Step 4: Verify Success
Once the process completes, restart your phone and check if the IMEI numbers are restored by dialing *#06#.
Key Notes to Remember
- This method works only if the devinfo partition is corrupted—not EFS. If EFS is damaged, this guide may not resolve the issue.
- Unlocking the bootloader voids warranties and erases all existing data.
- Proceed carefully; mistakes can lead to further complications.
By taking these steps, you can bring your device back to life without breaking a sweat!