Write the modified .qcn file back to the device using the restore function of your software.
⚠️ This write-up is for educational purposes only . Modifying or repairing an IMEI without proper authorization is illegal in most countries (e.g., US, UK, EU, India). IMEI is a regulated identifier. This content does not encourage illegal activity.
As Google pushes (Project Mainline’s Radio HAL), systemless IMEI injection becomes harder. The verified modules of today rely on hooking libril.so – a library Google is migrating to a locked apex module.
After two weeks of testing, I managed to successfully restore the IMEI on devices using only Magisk modules. I eventually had to use a combination of ADB shell commands and a PC tool to repair the EFS partition properly. imei repair magisk verified
Some aggressive manufacturer kernels continuously overwrite the USB configuration property. Try executing the setprop command while the device is booted into a safe mode state or via a terminal emulator app directly on the phone.
The term "Verified" usually implies that the module has been checked by the Magisk repository maintainers for malware. And to be fair, most of the top-rated modules are clean of trojans. But being free of malware does not mean they are free of risk.
Navigate to , select EFS (and NVRAM if visible), and swipe to backup. Store this file safely on your PC. Step 2: Enable USB Debugging and Grant Root Access Write the modified
partition isn't touched, the device can still pass Google's integrity checks. Requirement
Use a hex editor or a specialized QCN IMEI tool to open the backup file, locate the corrupted IMEI field, and input your device’s original IMEI (found on the phone's retail box or battery compartment). Save the edited file.
Before flashing any module, ask yourself: IMEI is a regulated identifier
Leo didn't just want a fix; he wanted a "clean" fix. He followed a structured path:
: He patched his boot image using topjohnwu’s Magisk , giving him the MagiskSU needed to write to the device’s protected EFS partition.