# SPFlash wiped my IMEIs again! **URL:** \ **Category:** iodéOS\ **Created:** [April 9, 2026, 2:55am UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/spflash-wiped-my-imeis-again/4429 "2026-04-09T02:55:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Lazarus](https://community.braxtech.net/user_avatar/community.braxtech.net/lazarus/32/562_2.png) [@Lazarus](https://community.braxtech.net/u/Lazarus)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2026, 2:55am UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/spflash-wiped-my-imeis-again/4429/1 "2026-04-09T02:55:51Z")
Well, it happened again by following the directions to use SPFlash in Linux. Going from Ubuntu Touch back to iode’ and choosing Firmware Upgrade deleted my IMEIs for the second time. I’ve restored them before and made some good notes that I will follow: > [@How do I flash back to iode' or Lunar OS?](https://community.braxtech.net/t/how-do-i-flash-back-to-iode-or-lunar-os/4223/52): > > OK, I made a successful phone call with my experimental phone, flashed it to Iode’ OS and back to Lunar OS-the IMEIs and Serial No survived that. I must have done a format on SP Flash. I know now to NEVER do that. I did firmware upgrade twice now and no problems. The version of SN Writer linked in the [Tools and Resources](https://opensource.braxtech.net/Technical%20Guides/guides/Tools%20%2526%20Resources/) page works for Windows 10. Follow Media Tek’s how to guide and all works out. Here’s some screenshots that may help: ---
**Author:** ![plamen](https://community.braxtech.net/user_avatar/community.braxtech.net/plamen/32/17_2.png) [@plamen](https://community.braxtech.net/u/plamen)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2026, 8:11am UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/spflash-wiped-my-imeis-again/4429/2 "2026-04-09T08:11:23Z")
Have you found a way to SPFlash in linux without losing IMEIs? ---
**Author:** ![Lazarus](https://community.braxtech.net/user_avatar/community.braxtech.net/lazarus/32/562_2.png) [@Lazarus](https://community.braxtech.net/u/Lazarus)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2026, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/spflash-wiped-my-imeis-again/4429/3 "2026-04-09T12:23:58Z")
No and I think the Linux version of SPFlash corrupts things going from UT back to iodé. I will quickly fix this and find out by using the windows version of SPFlash! ---
**Author:** ![Lazarus](https://community.braxtech.net/user_avatar/community.braxtech.net/lazarus/32/562_2.png) [@Lazarus](https://community.braxtech.net/u/Lazarus)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2026, 2:26am UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/spflash-wiped-my-imeis-again/4429/4 "2026-04-10T02:26:48Z")
I keep getting FAIL. I followed this tutorial SN\_Writer has: > **[How to use SN Write Tool for Windows - Mediatek IMEI Tool](https://snwritetool.com/tutorial/use-sn-write-tool)** > > Step-by-step guidelines on how to write, repair, or fix IMEI numbers on devices running on MediaTek chipsets. This is the error message. I’m using the same version of SN\_Writer and the same AP database files as last month. Any idea what the errors at the bottom of this screenshot mean? ![SN_Writer-Error](https://community.braxtech.net/uploads/default/original/2X/4/4b038d397a2272431fa7b95c3b90fd67f3e421c0.jpeg) EDIT: Also the bootloader is unlocked and USB debugging is enabled. I first did this and verified the device: > adb devices ---
**Author:** ![Lazarus](https://community.braxtech.net/user_avatar/community.braxtech.net/lazarus/32/562_2.png) [@Lazarus](https://community.braxtech.net/u/Lazarus)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2026, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/spflash-wiped-my-imeis-again/4429/5 "2026-04-10T19:31:07Z")
Fixed…again! We should have an instructions page for how to go from Ubuntu Touch back to iode’ without wiping your IMEIs if it is possible…every time I’ve tried, SPFlash wipes my IMEIs but maybe it is because I used the Linux version. Here is what I did to get the IMEIs back this time. Last time I read somewhere that u should disable a PIN code on the lockscreen. So I did that. I also picked the format option in SPFlash and wiped everything…this removed the serial number. Then I read this guide again on changing your IMEIs: > **[How to change the IMEI - Open Source Community Guide](https://opensource.braxtech.net/Technical%20Guides/guides/imei-change/)** > > Official Brax Technologies Open Source Handbook – Vision, Processes, and People Growth I then tried a different USB port (one by the power supply seems to work). I unlocked the bootloader again which may have not been needed. I also did adb devices and made sure the device would accept a connection from my Windows mini PC. Then SN\_Writer gave me this: ![Second-SN_Writer_Pass](https://community.braxtech.net/uploads/default/original/2X/b/b8568912cc9fcf716295902cf66cf894b9db5d10.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Lazarus](https://community.braxtech.net/user_avatar/community.braxtech.net/lazarus/32/562_2.png) [@Lazarus](https://community.braxtech.net/u/Lazarus)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2026, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/spflash-wiped-my-imeis-again/4429/6 "2026-04-10T22:42:36Z")
I think Linux people should be using fastboot to install iodé. They only have SPFlash and OTA files for 7.2 and 7.3. Can fastboot install SPFlash files? ---
**Author:** ![Lazarus](https://community.braxtech.net/user_avatar/community.braxtech.net/lazarus/32/562_2.png) [@Lazarus](https://community.braxtech.net/u/Lazarus)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/spflash-wiped-my-imeis-again/4429/7 "2026-04-11T16:07:28Z")
SPFlash does work well in Linux with Lunar OS. I get a success confirmation there but not with iodé!💡 I’m thinking that if u use Linux to leave Ubuntu Touch and go back to Android that u should first go back to Lunar OS using SPFlash. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://community.braxtech.net/uploads/default/original/1X/70b2cd376180a815475f22a2ba413fd891b27a8f.png) [@system](https://community.braxtech.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2026, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.braxtech.net/t/spflash-wiped-my-imeis-again/4429/8 "2026-04-15T16:08:15Z")
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