How to backup and restore IMEI NVRAM

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These are instructions on how to backup and restore IMEI NVRAM data on your Android Device using MTK Droid Tools.

Requirements: You need to have basic information about the IMEI, NVRAM and MTK Droid Tools.

Backup IMEI NVRAM Data

  1. Download and install Android ADB Driver on your computer.

    USB Logo

  2. Now, enable USB Debugging on your Android Device. To enable USB debugging: Open Settings > About Phone > Built Number (Tap on it for 5-8 times).

    Now, Again go to the Settings > Developer Option > USB Debugging > Tick to Enable.

    Enable USB Debugging Stock

  3. Now, connect your Android Device to the computer.

    Connect mobile to computer

  4. Download and extract MTK Droid Tools on your computer.

    download

  5. After extracting, you will be able to see the following files:

    6. Mtk Droid Tools Extracted

  6. Now, Open MTKDroidTools.exe on your computer and wait till it loads your android device information.

    Open MtkDroidTools

  7. Now, in MTK Droid Tools, Click on the Root button to get root permission on your android device.

    MTKDroidTools Root

  8. Now, Click on IMEI/NVRAM button.

    MTKDroidTools IMEI

  9. Now, you will be able to see a popup window, in that click on the Backup button.

    MTKDroidTools IMEI Backup

  10. Now, MTK Droid Tools will backup your IMEI/NVRAM database to the BackupNVRAM folder (exist in the MTKdroidTool folder.

    Restore IMEI NVRAM Data

    1. Enable USB Debugging on your Android Device. To enable USB debugging: Open Settings > About Phone > Built Number (Tap on it for 5-8 times).

      Now, Again go to the Settings > Developer Option > USB Debugging > Tick to Enable.

      Enable USB Debugging Stock

    2. Connect your Android Device to the computer.

      mobile usb computer

    3. Open MTKDroidTools.exe on your computer and wait till it loads your android device information.

      Open MtkDroidTools

    4. Now, in MTK Droid Tools, Click on the Root button to get root permission on your android device.

      MTKDroidTools Root

    5. Now, Click on IMEI/NVRAM button.

      MTKDroidTools IMEI

    6. Now, click on the Restore button then it will ask you for a .tar or .bin file.

      MTKDroidTools IMEI Restore

    7. Locate the data from BackupNVRAM folder and your IMEI NVRAM data will be restored instantly.

      Notes

      [*] Know your IMEI: You can know the IMEI number of your device by dialing: *#06# 

      [*] Rooting your device with the MTK Droid Tools may void your device warranty. So, be careful about what your are doing.

      [*] Flashing IMEI other than the original, is illegal so be careful.

      [*] If you want to backup your Android Firmware then see how to create Scatter File using MTK Droid Tools.

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