Never pay a street repair shop $50 for this unless you have failed all the above steps. With the guide above (specifically Part 4), you have a 90% chance of fixing it yourself for free.

: Required for the latest USB drivers.

IMEI is a unique 15-digit serial number assigned to every mobile device, including smartphones, feature phones, and tablets. It serves as a identifier for the device and is used by mobile network operators to authenticate and track devices on their networks. IMEI is essential for various purposes, including:

: Open the service tool and connect the device in "Normal Mode." Repair Procedure : Select the "Repair IMEI" function.

If a software flash does not bring the IMEI back, the physical baseband chip or the EFS partition on the UFS storage may be physically damaged. 4. Step-by-Step Restoration (General Workflow) Backup Data: