Actual procedure varies with DFT Pro Tool version. This is a general guide.
Some exclusive versions may offer automatic backup/restore of IMEI from a file or server.
Before the DFT Pro Tool exclusive, technicians tried several methods with little success:
| Method | Result on Honor X9a | |--------|---------------------| | MAUI Meta Tool | Requires BROM mode, but X9a has Meta protection. Fails at handshake. | | SN Write Tool | Only works for older MediaTek (MT6765). Honor X9a uses MT6877 (Dimensity 900). | | Engineer Mode (MTK) | Write protection enabled. Changes revert after reboot. | | Hex Editing NVRAM | Too risky; one wrong byte bricks the baseband. | honor x9a imei repair dft pro tool exclusive
The core issue is enhanced security. Honor has implemented proprietary checks in the "secu" partition and OP_Key. Without bypassing these, any IMEI change is temporary.
To date, no other tool offers a permanent IMEI repair for the Honor X9a. Here’s a quick comparison:
| Feature | DFT Pro Tool | CM2 (Miracle Box) | NCK Pro | Octoplus Box | |---------|--------------|---------------------|---------|----------------| | Honor X9a Support | Exclusive (Yes) | No | No | No | | Bypass SLA/DAA | Yes | No | No | No | | IMEI survives factory reset | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | | Cost per credit | ~$0.50 | N/A | N/A | N/A | | User rating on forums | ★★★★★ | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ | ☆☆☆☆☆ | Actual procedure varies with DFT Pro Tool version
Note: As of 2026, other tools may claim "MTK universal IMEI repair," but they do not handle the Honor X9a’s specific anti-tampering mechanisms.
DFT Pro Tool (also known as Infinity Chinese Miracle 2 or similar hardware/software combo) is a professional-grade service tool for MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Spreadtrum devices. It operates via USB and BROM (BootROM) mode to execute low-level commands.
Before starting, ensure you have:
Before you begin the repair process, ensure you have the following ready:
After successfully repairing the IMEI using DFT Pro Tool, take these steps to avoid recurrence: