How to Repair OnePlus 5 IMEI Number Program

Invalid IMEI is a problem that is common to most Smartphones, and the OnePlus 5 is not an exception. There are several reasons why the IMEI might not work, but the common ones are when you update your OnePlus 5, install a custom ROM, or manually modify your phone IMEI.

The IMEI issue causes the network not to recognize the SIM card, and won’t show any signal. In addition, you won’t be able to use SMS, mobile data, make calls, and use other services. In this post, you will find two methods that you can use to repair your IMEI number on your OnePlus 5.

Updating the Firmware

1. Switch on the OnePlus 5
2. Go to “App” from the app menu
3. Tab “Settings”
4. Browse to “About Device”
5. Tap “Software Update”
6. When the message pop up, click the “Download” option
7. Wait till the completion of the download, and you are good

Step to Repair/Restore IMEI No

1. Switch on the OnePlus 5
2. Access the debugging mode via USB
3. Connect your phone to a laptop or desktop computer
4. Download EFS Restorer Express
5. Open it and run the EFS-BACK.BAT file
6. Select a restore method via Odin

If you correctly follow the steps discussed above, you will be able to fix the IMEI issue in no time. However, if the problem is still the same, use the IMEI number verification to ensure there are no damaging issues with your phone.