This is the core function. It attempts to read the current IMEI status and offers input fields to write new digits. On older devices (like the Redmi Note 4 or Mi 5), this might work. On newer devices (Redmi Note 8 and up), this function usually fails or causes a bootloop.
✔️ Ensure the device is (proof of purchase recommended) ✔️ Back up the entire persist , efs , and modemst partitions via TWRP or QPST ✔️ Use a stable Windows 10/11 PC (avoid virtual machines for USB passthrough) ✔️ Disable driver signature enforcement (for Qualcomm Diagnostics drivers) ✔️ Charge phone to at least 70% xiaomi imei tools v1.2-setup.exe
– Accept the license (if any), choose installation path (default C:\XiaomiIMEITools\ ), and install. This is the core function
is a Windows-based utility program ostensibly designed to assist in the repair and restoration of Xiaomi smartphones. As the name suggests, its primary function revolves around the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number. On newer devices (Redmi Note 8 and up),
Before diving into installation, it’s critical to understand legitimate use cases. The tool should be used to clone another phone’s IMEI or hide a stolen device. Legal IMEI repair scenarios include:
To write to the modem, the phone must be put into a special diagnostic mode (often called Meta Mode or EDL Mode). The tool may include buttons to "Enable ADB" or "Open Port" to facilitate this connection.
If a repair shop replaces a faulty motherboard with a donor board, the donor board’s IMEI is technically for a different device. The technician must rewrite the original IMEI (the one legally assigned to the phone’s casing) for network compatibility.