yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] likenatural:
Yes it is illegal to write down other's or some other imei number. But you are asking about the imei number that came along with your phone when you bought it right?. As far as i know imei is one unique number generated for the phone, so i dont think the number that was allotted to you during the phone purchase will be re-used by huawei, because it will be still printed on ur phone back side and your bills will have that number only. So think it can be ok.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Rittik:
Good point.. I think service providers use the imei maybe they could report or something against me if I use the imei. Anyway will be buying a new phone. After am done. I will restore that imei here as I won't be using any cellular networks here.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] likenatural:
Why does service providers report against you. To rephrase it , you are writing back the old imei that came along with the phone when you purchased it.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Rittik:
Then how does it get illegal.. It only gets illegal when the phone is stolen or stuffs? These stuffs are so Confusing .
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] likenatural:
I am not saying its illegal. Even if your phone is stolen, lets say, you are going to file a complaint with the bill containing the old imei. Then , how does writing the same imei back becomes illegal?.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Thomazu:
Hi! I successfully updated from official GB to ICS using that "SD card Upgrade" option. I made nandroid backup of official ICS and installed Team Taurus ROM V2. After setting up the phone I noticed that IMEI is 0. I tried to restore my IMEI with 5irombox, backup was made from rooted official GB, after restore, rebooted and Huawei splash screen background changed from black to white (efix_LT encountered the same earlier on this topic) but IMEI is still 0.

I also tried to restore my backup of official ICS but when rebooted it hang some seconds in Huawei splash screen, reboots, stays again Huawei splash screen and then reboot to recovery. In recovery, bottom of screen reads "E: Invalid argument", recovery is CWM 5.0.2.7 by geno. Restored Team Taurus ROM backup and it booted normally but still IMEI 0.

So.. 5irombox imei restore replaced something so my backup of official ICS wont boot? DFS sees my device on "Download mode" when I attach it to my computer on pink screen, can't read/write. Is there a risk if I try flash ICS step3 update again? But I'm sure I need to get official ICS to access phone using DFS.

What should I do?
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Rittik:
Flash ics again using Volume buttons+Power (force upgrade) all steps. Then use dfs..or try restoring using 5irom again.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Thomazu:
Successfully installed official ICS back.. Successfully restored IMEI using DFS (Ain't gonna touch 5irombox again, it provided its inaction second time, now with more harm..). Thanks for help Rittik!

I think the op post can be misunderstood in some of the steps and that leads to failed restore. Like, above steps could be edited like this:

8) Back the tab Programming, in the field IMEI enter your IMEI, then click Write, Read and Status.
9) Check IMEI
9a) If IMEI do not appear: * # * # 2846579 # * # * -> ProjectMenu - > Background settings -> Qualcomm backround open settings put close and reboot.
9b) If IMEI still not appear, try few more times, try to set port speed to 115200 (box to the left of DM)

As soon as the IMEI restored change:
* # * # 2846579 # * # * -> ProjectMenu -> Background settings -> Usb port settings to put on the Manufacture mode google mode (or normal if you do not get up google)
* # * # 2846579 # * # * -> ProjectMenu - > Background settings -> Qualcomm backround open settings put close
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Rittik:
Windows 7? Damn am i the only one with XP :(
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Thomazu:
Yep. Hmm.. Does your DFS see your device? Where the process hangs? I still have a copy of XP so I could test.. This time my cwm backup of ics should boot.

It's a shame that from custom rom you cant enable that qualcomm background open option, or atleast I didn't find solution after couple hours of research.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Rittik:
Even after doing the steps written down at OP DFS doesnt detect my phone. At XP

-Rik[Rittik],

Team Taurus Founder.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] ggunzio:
What can i do when trying to open qualcom port, and the password 0 is not accepted?

I've debricked my device with someones u8800 full backup. I've done that with dd in linux. But now i have the imei of other phone and i just to flash my own to my phone. Can u please help me with this?

I have a orginal u8800, not pro or 51. And i have flashed b517.

ty
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Rittik:
Restart and try again.

-Rik[Rittik],

Team Taurus Founder.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] ggunzio:
I already did that and i can't open the background process. There is any other method to flash imei, other than buy some dongles for softwares, like zz key?

Ty
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] ggunzio:
i think that i already done it. you must tell us that we need to have imei 0 to be able to open qualcomm background.

if someone have the same problema that i have, feel free to pm me, i can help u.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Sxiperio:
I have done with IMEI, nice tutorial. Is this possible to do with wifi mac adres?
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Rittik:
Can anyone with Windows8 tell me if Phone is getting detected?

-Rik[Rittik],

Team Taurus Founder.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Moihack:
Windows 8.1 aka Windows Blue Release Preview and phone is getting detected here :)
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Rittik:
Then W8 will detect it. Thanks ima try doing it today

-Rik[Rittik],

Team Taurus Founder.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] rjspark89:
Pika some questions...

1)Suppose i backed up my imei when i was on gingerbread. Now i have updated to ICS can i restore my IEMI with 5iromtoolbox? Suppose i went to jellybean? could i do it with GB backup or should i backup again on ICS and restore that?

2)related to the first the app i5romtoolbox(the apk u uploaded) works on all OS's? GB, ICS and JB too?

3) how do u find or come across software like this!!!!??? its really helpful!
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Rittik:
1)should work

2)Yes probably 2.2+

3)Chinese forums like anzhi.

-Rik[Rittik],

Team Taurus Founder.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] rjspark89:
Thanx again for the prompt reply... Btw did u get your phone fixed? And how much did the board replacement cost?
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Thomazu:
1) My experience: Updated to ICS, IMEI backed up in GB, tried to restore, boot screen changed and IMEI still 0, had to reflash official ICS and use DFS because that app won't work for me.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Rittik:
Wont get it fixed. For some reason My internet works. Vodafone only blocks Calls/sms. Else everything works fine. I am buyung Galaxy Grand Quatro/Galaxy Win. Basically U8800pro will just be a developing phone for me.

I asked the service centre guys. They said about INR-2,500.If in warranty then they will do it for free.

Did tou try restoring again and again?.Many times it works :P

-Rik[Rittik],

Team Taurus Founder.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] rjspark89:
Hmmm.. I wouldn`t recommend galaxy grand though.. Outdated specs..and some usage opinions from friends..
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Rittik:
Not grand. Galaxy Grand Quatro. Different specs than grand. And its the best in my price range.

-Rik[Rittik],

Team Taurus Founder.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] enteomega:
i try to flash my lost imei and when i enter the * # * # 2846579 # * # * , not happen nothing in my phone (huawei U8800Pro) PAC-ROM
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] gkalen:
Only with official rom you can do that or with a custom rom based to official ics.

Only with 5iromtoolbox you can restore your imei to amy custom rom ( if you have an imei backup with 5iromtoolbox).

If you don't have imei backup (5iromtoolbox) , then flash a custom rom based on official ics ( like ICE droid) and try to restore your imei by entering the above numpers.

And if you successful restore it, then make a backup of your imei with 5iromtoolbox ( much easier ... :cool: ).
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] macgiver_2:
Thank you man, now my huawei honor has IMEI again!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But I have another problem, my mac address change every time I toggle wifi on/off

Have you a solution for that?, thanks in advance....
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Rittik:
Ok I got my mega now. I need to get back imei on pro to give it to my mom. Anyway can someone tell me where I am going wrong? I got windows 8 now. And using Ice Droid V1. And did everyrhing told above. But the comouter doesnt recognise the ports to install the drivers. Anyone can tell me what they did?
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] nionik:
omg!!!! THANK YOU!! THANKS A LOT!!! MY PHONE IS ALIVE AGAIN!!! YEAAAAHHH!!

:laugh::laugh::laugh::D:D
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] kenwaweru:
YESSSS it has worked for me after flashing U8800V100R001C00B138SP04CUSTESTC205D001(Esthonia Elisa) on ideos u8800x5 it wiped off the imei. after searching for hours i came across this tutorial, followed it to the letter , the imei is now back, the wi-fi MAC address is still missing though that is not a big problem compered to loosing IMEI. thanks a million.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] phanonic:
Huawei Ideos X5 U8800 it's worked! Thanks alot!
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Xaninha:
Stuck on codes

Stuck on

2) * # * # 2846579 # * # * -> ProjectMenu -> Background settings -> Usb port settings put the Manufacture mode.

When I type these codes on the phone I get the message:

Not registered on network.

(as if it was trying to make a call).

What am I doing wrong here?

PS: I'm fighting this war for a month now. I own a Galaxy S3 I900 (international version) and lost my IMEI when installing an official Rom from Sammobile. Now my IMEI is a generic 0049.

Thanks!
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] dameta1983:
Please help mi imei is in blank

Hello my friends, i having trouble with my device U9508 huawei honor 2 1gb ram,i had the b704 rom install by dload and i just try the new miui rom but i dont like it, is very laggy so i reflash other rom in this case b704_900mb.zip by chinese recovery but shows me an error, i notice my radio frecuency was ok, but this rom i just remove it i guess i did a wipe full data, system, cust, less sdcard ext, suddenly install the mauro v7 oficial but when it starts i have noticed that my baseband is unknown mi imei in blank i have no signal from my carrier, i tried to reflash ofiicial internacional ics or jb firmware but ths problem exist, i dont know what to do i dont want to lose my device im so desesperated i just want to recover my imei and my 3g, if any of you people can solve this trouble i really thanks, even i tried ToolBox5irom to restore and back up imei but nothing helps. Please i begging you helpmeee.....
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] santidavila:
Hi,

I have a Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 and have IMEI null / null. When I dial *#06# I receive that IMEI null message.

This started when I turn off airplane mode and since then I have no IMEI and no phone communication, Wifi works fine and also all apps.

Now I tried to repair it with GalaxSim but nothing, then I tried the GT-i9500 fix IMEI null but when installing the phone got stuck in boot process (SAMSUNG icon) so I had to reinstall custom firmware.

Also when I dial *#1234# I have only 2 out of 3 codes: AP: I9500UBUEMK1 and CSC: I9500UUBEMK1 (same as previous the rooting and every test)

I've heard that there's somethign related to efs. Can someone please help me?
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] pastorbob62:
Didn't work for me

Well, I installed the necessary driver and software and was able to set everything as described. Connected to my phone using DFS. Unlocked and tried to write my IMEI to the phone numerous times but it just isn't taking. I've connected at the correct speed. I am able to read everything. Device shows connected. Qualcomm General. No go.

Any suggestions?
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] alemones:
wORKS ON xt682??

This prOccess wORKS on Motorola XT 682???
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Jerome-X:
Same way to recover Moto G ::IMEI:: ? IMEI=0

I tried to recovery my IMEI but i can't enter these steps: Is there an other solution to enter this menu, like with a broken bootloader to enter in COM mode? Phone is a MOTO G 16GB RETAIL

Solution to flash your lost imei!

1) Enable debugging by USB in the settings

2) * # * # 2846579 # * # * -> ProjectMenu -> Background settings -> Usb port settings put the Manufacture mode. (Most likely it is already selected, then select Normal mode and re-manufacture mode)

3) * # * # 2846579 # * # * -> ProjectMenu -> Background settings -> Qualcomm backround open settings put the background open. Password 0

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[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] harkis123:
UP UP UP.

Trying to make alive my u8800. The 3g is working but I cant make calls write messages or get them. So now from CM 11 restored to stock 2.3 and still the IMEI is showing 0 . But I have the box where the IMEI is showing. Both methods don't work for me. Any help?

Doing the second method but the four devices won't apear , i cant install DBAdapter Reserved Interface (COM5) . What to do???
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] harkis123:
up
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Lihis:
You installed the DFS tool but the new devices didn't pop up, right? Are you using Windows 7?
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] harkis123:
Right. I installed it manualy ( unknown device ) ant the only thing that installed ( other says that it's bad or something is ) DBAdapter Reserved Interface COM41 ...
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Lihis:
Hmm.. Sorry, I can't help you. I have already forgot how the complete process went through and I can't currently check which devices I installed the drivers.. But I'm sure that there was two devices which needed the right driver, and if possible check the COM ports which get assigned to those devices?
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] harkis123:
I have fixed the problem :) Just changed to Port 5 ( the port was already used , but idk ) then uninstalled drivers , installed huawei pc suite , and then installed this

so from that point all the good ports was showing ( port 5 ) . And i was completing the imei backup/restore.

OFTOPIC

Now I was installing 2.3 -> 4.0 . Unlocked bootlooder ( pink screen ) puted recovery.img ( twrp ) but there is a problem . After any backup process the twrp or cwm ( tried both ) freezes in the middle process ( yup i was too like WTF ) only one rom

installed but in the startup wizard after clock setup point it freezes and i cant to anything , just remove the battery , or go to recovery.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Babamobiles:
U8800 working

i tested this solution its cent present working.

thank you for very clear explanations.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] toto2011:
invalid password "'0
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] toto2011:
invalid key

when I input "0"it says invalid key? whats wrong with this?

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3) * # * # 2846579 # * # * -> ProjectMenu -> Background settings -> Qualcomm backround open settings put the background open. Password 0

It shows invalid key?

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ïf I got invalid input for password I cant go further?please help
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Lihis:
Is there any custom rom which have the project menu settings? Or stock rom which is flashable via recovery?
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] toto2011:
'0 is invalid key

0 is not the coreect password? How can I proceed to the next steps? pls help
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] season 8:
It doesnt work for me

After I restored IMEI and rebooted my phone, IMEI still 0

So sad :(
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] desalesouche:
reboot from application after restoring not from device
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] lithiiumflower:
Samsung GT-I9505

Hiya I thought that I would try it anyway.I installed it on my Samsung backed up my eimi and found it on my device I found the 4 files and in the back up folder was img files for my eimi so does that sound like I got it right?
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Lihis:
Founded it, works like a charm: [4.0.3 ROM release] based on B928. If you already installed a custom rom and don't wanna go back to stock via dload because it is risky you can use this rom.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] CrysisLTU:
I modified CM7.2 some time ago to include ProjectMenuAct: https://www.dropbox.com/s/2q6dexnojdxhguz/CM7.2.0-u8800Pro-120923-GaDaNa_FINAL+ProjectMenu.zip

The code is different to access the menu: *#*#2846579159#*#*

A lot of the stuff isn't working in that menu. Also, no keyboard, and stock browser app isn't working.

CM7.2 was my daily driver and I had USB issues. To fix them I needed to access ProjectMenu, change the USB mode to Google mode, and then USB mounting would work properly. I added ProjectMenu to that CM7.2 ROM and I was able to do the mentioned.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Lihis:
Cool, I didn't remembered wrong then. Unfortunately I didn't find your rom but it is good to know that exists :)
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] peterkamoga:
i need help friends

I have huawei ascend y210d, its rooted but I failed to access it's background settings because the password (0, 00, 0000,000000) to qualcomm background open settings was denied. I wonder if someone can help me with a correct procedure to help me access the background settings. I want to repair my imei number.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] peterkamoga:
peter kamoga

I have huawei ascend y210d, its rooted but I failed to access it's background settings because the password (0, 00, 0000,000000) to qualcomm background open settings was denied. I wonder if someone can help me with a correct procedure to help me access the background settings. I want to repair my imei number.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Geckogeek45:
5iromtoolbox IMEI Recovery folder empty!

Good evening,

So I was on my way to get a backup of my IMEI on a U8650 with 5iromtoolbox. I followed the steps, the app created a folder in my /sdcard directory... All looked right, until I got into the folder just to see what was there.

I've been reading about it and as iI see, it is supposed to be three .img files into the imei recovery folder, but there aren't. Do you have any idea of how can I solve this?

My phone is rooted, with stock 2.3.6 Android.

Thank you very much!
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] lithiiumflower:
Go onto playstore and download a tool called efs back up. Its very simple and extremely user friendly. It works. I truly hope this helps you as I found it invaluable.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] huaweiU8800pro:
Sim Issue

Still sim is not working. it works in android 2.3 but doesnt works in 4.4.2 IMEI is unknown. Please help !!!
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] huaweiU8800pro:
Sim Issue

This method not works, my sim is not working please help !!

Thanks
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Lihis:
Which method? The 5iromtoolbox or the DFS Tool method? For me 5iromtoolbox app did not worked. But DFS Tool definitely works, I have used it couple or even several times.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] huaweiU8800pro:
Sim Issue

I tried it but this code *#*#2846579#*#* doesnt works. Nothing happened. PLEASE HELP!!!
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Lihis:
First thing which comes up in my mind is do you are in stock Rom? Or stock based? Keep in mind that all stock based ROMs do not have working background settings.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] CrysisLTU:
You have to be on a stock ROM. Try stock ICS.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] huaweiU8800pro:
Sim Issue

On stock rom, sim works. But i want to run sim on 4.4.4 (kitkat). Whenever i install 4.4.4 through cwm recovery, sim not works. IMEI becomes unknown. So what should i do ? Please Help !!!
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] CrysisLTU:
Try this: On stock ROM make sure that the IMEI is not null. If it is, restore it. Then, make a backup with 5irom and once you install 4.4.4, restore the IMEI with 5irom.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] qwertluiop:
I have a problem too although a little different but I'm told I needed to do an EFS backup which I didn't because I didn't know I had to. My IMEI is wrong and WiFi isn't working and its a U8800Pro. Can anyone help me on how solve it?

Thank you.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] huaweiU8800pro:
On stock rom it gives error. it says Backup fail Check your root priliveges.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] CrysisLTU:
Well, you need to root that stock ROM first :D
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] huaweiU8800pro:
Root Privileges

How to root stock root now ?
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] CrysisLTU:
Read here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1736650
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] stivinnaura:
I reckon CWM recovery is not suitable for installing KitKat on the U8800Pro. Try the TWRP recovery.

If you still don't have an IMEI, or it is zero (Settings > About Phone > Status), you have to have an irom IMEI backup (requires any rooted rom).

I gave a go with CWM initially, but never got KitKat to work normally. TWRP it is. :good:
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] huaweiU8800pro:
IMEI issue

I tried every method to recover IMEI, but still not done yet. 5IROM method also fails. Every method is fail to recover. Please do something. Sim works in every version but not in JB and KK(4.4.4). PLEASE HELP !!!
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Lihis:
If the IMEI is ok in stock ICS then which JB/KK ROM do not have IMEI then?? I have flashed hundreds of different ROMs and I never had problem with IMEI.

Which recovery do you use?
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] huaweiU8800pro:
IMEI issue

I use cwm recovery and twrp also. on stock rom, imei works. but in JB/KK imei us unknown.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Lihis:
I suggest you to switch to latest TWRP. If I'm not wrong we do not even have a cwm which can flash kk roms? Unfortunately I can't help you much more then
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] huaweiU8800pro:
IMEI issue

Thank You

But please suggest the latest twrp !!!
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Lihis:
Check my signature, or click here: [RECOVERY] TWRP 2.8.1.0 recovery for u8800pro/u8860
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Cubix202:
App freeze

When I press IMEI Backup, then hit OK, the app freezes, but it creates a imei file... called 5.img ....it is ok to try to restore it?
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] 0902135377:
Helpful

Good Tutorial, But I found an other tool is very easy to use

Backup IMEI and fix some IMEI errors for Sky Vega Pantech

Read more at: http://techhub24.org/backup-imei-fix-imei-errors-sky-vega-pantech/
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] rainbowshotdroid:
Background Settings passwd -0 is wrong on H30-C00 . how to find new password. pls help me
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] patch12:
how the back up huawei p7?
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] andrus73:
U can use huawei's tool. Called Hisuite.

Tho i have another quesion about getting IMEI fixed - appears after fiddling on S10-201L with S10-231L firmware i lost my IMEI (never try to do experiments if u not 100% sure -info was kind of "foggy" on CPU wise so i tought maybe im lucky - appeared not) , now i try to restore but the *#*#xxxxxxxx#*#* and DFS tool

I do hit the wall with Background service check - password 0 does not work.

I did as well get optional DBA device driver running up , dxetected etc , tho i had to fiddle with OEM4.inf file - had to change device PID_3653 instead of original PID_1035

Any clues what might be this hideous password be, for port opening?