After repairing the IMEI, you must perform a "Patch Certificate" operation to ensure the device registers on the network.

To repair the IMEI on a Samsung Galaxy S6 Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Go to product viewer dialog for this item.

), technicians typically use specific .tar or .md5.tar files—often containing root kernels, modem files, or EFS backups—alongside specialized tools like , Chimera , or Odin . IMEI Repair Post Structure

Ensure you have the latest Samsung USB Drivers installed. Step-by-Step Procedure:

Open Odin on your PC, click the AP/PDA button, select your downloaded .tar file, and flash it while the phone is in Download Mode .

Use a professional tool like ChimeraTool or Z3X Box to write the original IMEI back to the device.

Use the Odin tool to flash these files to your device.