Target Failed — Write Imei To

The host tool successfully connected to the target’s download agent (DA) but failed to commit the IMEI value to the non-volatile storage region (typically NVRAM sector 0x05 for IMEI1).

🔹 Is your phone in META Mode (not just powered on)? 👉 To enter META: Power off → Hold Vol Down → Insert USB cable → Release when tool detects. write imei to target failed

🔹 Are you using Windows 10/11? 👉 Yes → Disable Driver Signature Enforcement and reinstall MTK/USB drivers. 👉 No → Skip to Step 2. The host tool successfully connected to the target’s

Do I need a patched DA file? Thanks.

I see you're getting the "Write IMEI to Target Failed" error. Let’s fix this step-by-step: 🔹 Are you using Windows 10/11

| Cause | Diagnostic | Solution | |-------|------------|----------| | | Read NVRAM first – if returns all zeros or 0xFF , sector is locked. | Send NVRAM_UNLOCK command via AT+EGMR=1,7,"" | | Checksum Error | Tool log shows CRC mismatch after write. | Recalculate checksum using target’s XOR routine. | | Secure Boot | Device shows BROM ERROR: S_BROM_CMD_STARTCMD_FAIL . | Use authenticated DA file from firmware bundle. | | Partial Write | IMEI appears written but reverts after reboot. | Unmount nvdata partition before write: umount /nvdata |