The POCO X3 NFC (codenamed surya) remains one of the most beloved mid-range smartphones ever released. However, users frequently encounter a terrifying software glitch: IMEI corruption.
One morning, you wake up, and your phone shows "No Service," "Invalid IMEI," or "Not Registered on Network." When you dial *#06#, the screen shows "IMEI: Null" or "IMEI: 0."
Why does this happen? On the POCO X3 NFC, IMEI corruption usually occurs due to:
If your IMEI is gone, your phone is essentially a very expensive Wi-Fi tablet. Do not panic. In this 2,500+ word guide, we will walk through every method to repair IMEI on POCO X3 NFC, from software fixes to advanced engineering tools.
The phone must act as a modem for QPST to write IMEI. repair imei poco x3 nfc
Go to Settings > About Phone > SIM Status. Look for "Baseband version."
Success rate: ~70% for software corruption
Requires: Unlocked bootloader + TWRP
We must inject the IMEI manually using a donor QCN file.
Step 1: Install Drivers Download and install "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 Driver." Reboot your PC. The POCO X3 NFC (codenamed surya ) remains
Step 2: Enter EDL Mode (Emergency Download Mode)
Step 3: QFIL Setup
Step 4: Back up your current corrupted QCN (In case of brick)
Step 5: Restore a clean QCN
Step 6: Edit the IMEI back to your original
Step 7: Reboot phone. Dial *#06#. Fixed.
Open the dialer and type: *#06#
| Tool | Purpose |
|------|---------|
| Qualcomm USB Driver | Communication in EDL mode |
| QPST / QFIL | Write QCN (NV data) |
| IMEI Tool (e.g., Maui META) | Direct NVRAM writing |
| Poco X3 NFC Stock ROM | Extract persist.img and modem.img |
| Original box/label | Proof of original IMEI1/IMEI2 | If your IMEI is gone, your phone is