

If you are continuously returning to these sub-steps, try using a different USB port. Disconnect your phone, and repeat steps 5 to 8.Ĭ. Choose to update drivers manually, then point to this folder: (D:\…\MTK_USB_ADB_Ultimate\All MTK USB Driver 2014 Properties)ī. Go to Device Manager, highlight your phone in the list and right-click on it. However, f your phone shows as a MediaTek Preloader in Device Manager, or if your phone starts charging via USB, follow the steps below.Ī. If the connection was successful, proceed to step 9. Maui META indicates “Connected with Target” and shows your RF chip versions.Your phone will appear in Device Manager as a Gadget CDC VCOM Driver (COMxx).It is successful if you see the following: Run Maui META as administrator again and repeat step 5 to 7 and proceed to step 8.Ĩ.

If this is the case, close Maui META and disconnect your phone. Even if the installation was successful, Maui META may still be unable to connect to your phone. After successful installation, you should see “Gadget CDC VCOM Driver (COMxx)” in Device Manager.Ĭ.

During the first connection to Maui META, your phone will boot partially while CDC VCOM Drivers are installed automatically. You should hear about 2 connect-disconnect sequence sounds from your PC.Ī. Maui META will trigger the power up sequence. Connect your phone to the PC, but DO NOT turn it on. Maui META will now ask you to “Please connect cable to target and then power on”.ħ. Click on Options in the menu bar, and select “Connect Smart phone into META mode”Ħ. Keeping Device Manager open and visible in the background, locate MauiMETA Program and Run as Administrator.ĥ.

Switch your phone on and connect it to your PC. Baseband configuration (.ini) file from manufacturer OR Serial Number and IMEI Numbers shown on the sticker on your phone’s battery trayġ.Just choose method B below and do the IMEI Download option. However, if you have a valid Serial Number and only need to restore IMEI, you can still use this guide. NOTE: This method assumes your Serial Number is also invalid or null. If it shows a blank space, that means you would first have to restore your Serial Number before you can work on fixing the IMEI. If these methods fail, check to see if you have a valid Serial Number.ġ. If this method does not work, you may try using MTK Droid Tools to manually enter IMEI numbers. One method of restoring/repairing an invalid IMEI or unknown baseband is outlined in this tutorial. This tutorial will help you restore / fix lost / missing IMEI and Serial Numbers for MT6582, MT6572, MT6592, MT6589, MT6595 Invalid IMEI would mean no mobile network connections. After flashing ROMs or installing updates, it is possible that the phone will get an invalid IMEI or unknown baseband.
