[Q] Phone wont read sim after rooting - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Flashed stock bell phone & CSC via Odin. Now phone wont read my sim. Any advice?

iamerwin said:
Flashed stock bell phone & CSC via Odin. Now phone wont read my sim. Any advice?
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Check your /efs folder or reflash radio ..

forgive me, complete sgsii newb. kind enough to share?

Dude, seaech for it. Dont just go poking your head round for this. And you dont know what flashing a radio means?
Sry but u shudnt have rooted, ul probably brick ur fone if u go by this.
Best bet do some research before trying something
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My appoliges sir. i have some knowledge of flashing radios, coming from a Nexus S. Just getting a feel for Odin process. Thanks anyways for your time.

reidar.ostrem said:
Check your /efs folder or reflash radio ..
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Thanks for your advice!
Checked the Efs folder, everything is there.
Tried reflashing original bell phone & csc + kernel again.
Cant seem to figure it out

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[Q] Galaxy S2 not Working. Help Needed! :(

Guys...
i always read on xda about stuff on how to root s2 and all...
an everything was going well for me...
the last rom i flashed was Villainrom 2.4.2 and Ninphetamine kernel 2.0.5
Everything was going well for a week or so..
but all of a sudden a call got dropped today...
and after that i lost all service to my network...
it was appearing like the sim card was not inserted (there is a icon like no-parking on the status bar)
at first i just switched to flight mode and back on...no change
and then i rebooted the phone...still the same
i even reflashed the rom and also the stock rom just to see what the problem might be...
but still it was the same...everything other than the sim was functional...
then after searching and reading through xda...i decided to check my imei and baseband...
they both are UNKNOWN
the guys on the forum were talking abt 'efs' folder and stuff...
unfortunately stupid me did not back-up that folder
I purchased this phone 4rm UK guys...n i live in Sri Lanka (which is quite a long way)...
got the phone with a great difficulty...
its kinda impossible for me to send it back...
i got it the hard way
now i feel so bad....
am stranded guys...
please do help me out....
btw i registered just now because of this problem
help me out guys...
please
please help me out guys...
i have placed my faith in u all only
ikon4lyf said:
please help me out guys...
i have placed my faith in u all only
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Not sure if this will help. It seems that if you use a back up from another phone and flash it over to yours (might need to be on the same network *shrugs*) it works *maybe* there is a dedicated thread. The OP fixed his problem and stated the solution as well.
Hope it helps.
Cheers.
huzz said:
Not sure if this will help. It seems that if you use a back up from another phone and flash it over to yours (might need to be on the same network *shrugs*) it works *maybe* there is a dedicated thread. The OP fixed his problem and stated the solution as well.
Hope it helps.
Cheers.
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i tried everything...
the only problem is that efs is read only...
so unable to change that in any way...
even root explorer cant seem to copy files to it...
tried mount r/w n stuff too
ikon4lyf said:
i tried everything...
the only problem is that efs is read only...
so unable to change that in any way...
even root explorer cant seem to copy files to it...
tried mount r/w n stuff too
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Just copying efs folder as backup can't solve that. I suggest to flash back to stock rom and bring it to service center and lie about what happened. Just say you were on a call and all of a suden that happened. Don't mention you flashed and rooted etc.
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ephraim033 said:
Just copying efs folder as backup can't solve that. I suggest to flash back to stock rom and bring it to service center and lie about what happened. Just say you were on a call and all of a suden that happened. Don't mention you flashed and rooted etc.
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the prob is bro..
i got this phone from UK...
and am living in Lanka now (which is in south east asia)
so i got no way to send it back to UK..
is there any alternative measures to take instead?

[Q] I need help returning to stock GB 2.3.5 ROM

I was on Samsung GT-I9100 / I9100XXK14 / 2.635.7-I9100XXK14 before rooting and flashing custom roms. On 2nd flash I lost all sms and call logs (nothing else) while using Titanium Backup Pro. I also had backed up in Kies. But found out I can't restore from Kies becuz it doesn't recognize custom rom. Purchased TB after I lost original XXK14 firmware due to a botched backup on my part. Can anyone help me get back to my XXK14 firmware temorarily so I cans restore sms and call logs?
tlmacson said:
I was on Samsung GT-I9100 / I9100XXK14 / 2.635.7-I9100XXK14 before rooting and flashing custom roms. On 2nd flash I lost all sms and call logs (nothing else) while using Titanium Backup Pro. I also had backed up in Kies. But found out I can't restore from Kies becuz it doesn't recognize custom rom. Purchased TB after I lost original XXK14 firmware due to a botched backup on my part. Can anyone help me get back to my XXK14 firmware temorarily so I cans restore sms and call logs?
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I am in the same boat. I am running westcrip ics remix. I find it little buggy I want to return to my stock, but haven't found solution yet. I tried to look for stock rom ....couldn't find it.
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Hey search the forums lots of helpful threads to use odin to flash back a stock rom.
Heres a link to a specific stock rom, KI4 is in the list.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Also for help with random questions and using ODIN to flash.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Saw this link earlier but the XXK14 download link is broken and I'm not knowledgable as to what other stock roms I can use here in the U.S. on AT&T (not sure that carrier is an issue other than the fact ATT is GSM / HSPA+ 21 Mbps). I'd really appreciate directions to an alternate XXK14 link and/or another compatible GB 2.3.5 stock firmware.
Search Samfirmware.com
tlmacson said:
Saw this link earlier but the XXK14 download link is broken and I'm not knowledgable as to what other stock roms I can use here in the U.S. on AT&T (not sure that carrier is an issue other than the fact ATT is GSM / HSPA+ 21 Mbps). I'd really appreciate directions to an alternate XXK14 link and/or another compatible GB 2.3.5 stock firmware.
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I did it. Back to stock 2.3.6 unrooted all good.
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rdhalla said:
I did it. Back to stock 2.3.6 unrooted all good.
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Can you supply a link please, as this is the 1 I am looking for? Thanks in Advance.
chunderman said:
Can you supply a link please, as this is the 1 I am looking for? Thanks in Advance.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23561521#post23561521
What continent do you live in, I need this in order to display the correct firmware downloads for your area and ROM version.
Chris.
themadba said:
What continent do you live in, I need this in order to display the correct firmware downloads for your area and ROM version.
Chris.
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Sorry, I live in the UK. Thanks in advance.
The USB port has gone and I want to return it during warranty.
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ctomgee said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23561521#post23561521
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Thats this thread?
Sure ! Lemme get back home and ill post with all the required links.
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chunderman said:
Thats this thread?
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Specifically to the post that said to search on samfirmware.com.
ctomgee said:
Specifically to the post that said to search on samfirmware.com.
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I've checked and can't see anything there. Thanks.
Alternatively use Check Fus, Google it.
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Here is what you need to do
1. Get Check FUS downloader: LINK
2. Run FUS Select you Carrier / Region / Model and Download the Stock firmware for your phone.
3. Backup anything you need. You will need to wipe the data and the cache from Recovery mode before you flash the downloaded Fware..
4. Use ODIN and Flash the Downloaded Stock Firmware to your phone. You will loose the root access and you should have your stock back. Yeah before Install Wipe data and cache.
Lemme know if that works. If any doubt... just ask. Dont do anything wrong i'll try to help if i know the answer.
chunderman said:
I've checked and can't see anything there. Thanks.
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Did you try the "firmwares" link??
I have concerns about you flashing your phone if you can't navigate a website... No offense. I'm not trying to be insulting, but it's really easy to find.
Hi guys,
I'm a newbie so please bare with me. I have a Virgin Mobile UK Samsung Galaxy S2 which was on Gingerbread 2.3.4 or 5. I foolishly flashed it yesterday to yes you guessed it, ICS 4.0.3. Now as far as the phone itself is concerned, everything is working pefectly fine. No issues whatsoever except now I've noticed that my carrier has changed to T-Mobile UK even though the phone has full functionality on the Virgin network still? Also I get the "This device cannot download firmware" message now when connected to Kies.
Have I totally ruined my phones chances of downloading any official firmware in the furture now? And how can I correct the display of my carrier? I'm guessing I will have to find a stock ROM from somewhere and re-install. But doesn't that do something to a ROM install counter someware on the phone?
Thank you in advance.
E-Nigma said:
Hi guys,
I'm a newbie so please bare with me. I have a Virgin Mobile UK Samsung Galaxy S2 which was on Gingerbread 2.3.4 or 5. I foolishly flashed it yesterday to yes you guessed it, ICS 4.0.3. Now as far as the phone itself is concerned, everything is working pefectly fine. No issues whatsoever except now I've noticed that my carrier has changed to T-Mobile UK even though the phone has full functionality on the Virgin network still? Also I get the "This device cannot download firmware" message now when connected to Kies.
Have I totally ruined my phones chances of downloading any official firmware in the furture now? And how can I correct the display of my carrier? I'm guessing I will have to find a stock ROM from somewhere and re-install. But doesn't that do something to a ROM install counter someware on the phone?
Thank you in advance.
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You are fine. Nothing has gone wrong. Use the FUS and get the stock firmware for you phone. Flash it via ODIN... Read the above few posts.
For your Flash counter and Bin counter, You can reset it back to zero. Look for Triangle.apk . TO use that you need to have a rooted device. Super user permissions... so run Triangle while you have rooted device? If not then root it to reset the bin or flash counter ( If you want) or just flash back the stock Fware..
No you havent ruined you phone. You can download all official firmwares. Just wait for the offical ICS for your region.
Hi,
Thanks for the quick reply. So just to clarify... If I re-install the stock firmware there will be no need to root the device and install the program that resets the counters?
Also, I've noticed that Virgin Mobile UK isn't listed under my territory?
Thanks again.
E-Nigma said:
Hi,
Thanks for the quick reply. So just to clarify... If I re-install the stock firmware there will be no need to root the device and install the program that resets the counters?
Also, I've noticed that Virgin Mobile UK isn't listed under my territory?
Thanks again.
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From memory the only CSC that has Virgin UK is the CPW one Carphone Warehouse . Flash that or enter network settings manually .
jje

Lost IMEI Accidently flashed i9300 rom

as title says i accidently flashed wanname lite for i9300 instead of ripper rom was getting nagged and accidenlty selected wrong file, no my baseband shows as unknown and imei is null i did backup my efs with qpst but i cant restore the qpst program says no phone even though its picks up usb diagnostics
any ideas guys just flashing stock rom then gna retry restoring imei but im thinnking i need a partition flash
chwads2k8 said:
as title says i accidently flashed wanname lite for i9300 instead of ripper rom was getting nagged and accidenlty selected wrong file, no my baseband shows as unknown and imei is null i did backup my efs with qpst but i cant restore the qpst program says no phone even though its picks up usb diagnostics
any ideas guys just flashing stock rom then gna retry restoring imei but im thinnking i need a partition flash
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hi can someone close this thread issue has been sorted flashed ee stock rom and got imei back lol
thanks though
wait a minute thats not a good sign, So your saying that you lost your Imei and that QCN backup did not work?
The only thing that worked was flashing a stock rom back... this is not in the guide lol HMMmmmmm
I am just thinking why that QPST tool would not work when it should of or shouldnt it, did you use it correctly??? Can you try do the same thing as you did before and see if it you are able to restore it over your imei now? If it works now then maybe it wont work if theres no IMEI when thats the time we really need it to work.....Maybe Lyriquidperfection can comment?
ChwadKs can you try that QPST tool again and do EXACTLY what you did when you lost your imei. If it doesnt work AGAIN then thats a good sign for us as then it must be something wrong on your end or Hopefully you did it wrong which is why it didnt work. But if you do the exact same thing again but this time it works, then it may be a bad sign for us
btemtd said:
wait a minute thats not a good sign, So your saying that you lost your Imei and that QCN backup did not work?
The only thing that worked was flashing a stock rom back... this is not in the guide lol HMMmmmmm
I am just thinking why that QPST tool would not work when it should of or shouldnt it, did you use it correctly??? Can you try do the same thing as you did before and see if it you are able to restore it over your imei now? If it works now then maybe it wont work if theres no IMEI when thats the time we really need it to work.....Maybe Lyriquidperfection can comment?
ChwadKs can you try that QPST tool again and do EXACTLY what you did when you lost your imei. If it doesnt work AGAIN then thats a good sign for us as then it must be something wrong on your end or Hopefully you did it wrong which is why it didnt work. But if you do the exact same thing again but this time it works, then it may be a bad sign for us
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Messing up partitions can cause adverse effects like phone not being detected in QPST. Don't worry backups do work.
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actually the imei was all right just needed to plash the param file in odin the orig stock n all ok
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my issue was when i was adding port itnbacked up then i messd up imei by messing with thebpartitions my efs folder wss intact so jus flashed param file from that thread and then stock rom and all was ok
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chwads2k8 said:
my issue was when i was adding port itnbacked up then i messd up imei by messing with thebpartitions my efs folder wss intact so jus flashed param file from that thread and then stock rom and all was ok
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PHEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW...that does make sense didnt think of the partition locations
thank you for clearing up my concerns Mr Lyriquidnessperfectionezim
HEY HEY you may have done all a favor here aswell you are the tester that tested a 9300 rom maybe the only thing we need to change is the Partition locations
i have been fiddling around and i will be releasing my first rom soon too...
btemtd said:
PHEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW...that does make sense didnt think of the partition locations
thank you for clearing up my concerns Mr Lyriquidnessperfectionezim
HEY HEY you may have done all a favor here aswell you are the tester that tested a 9300 rom maybe the only thing we need to change is the Partition locations
i have been fiddling around and i will be releasing my first rom soon too...
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Don't get too excited about ROMS. It's not just partition locations to think about but the hardware differences such as the extra ram and the Qualcomm modem.
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Ahhh yeh your right forgot about those 4 different weird partitions
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not sure if one of u could help i was hus porting a stock deodex rom for s3 to our device as a test changed all partition locations and rellaced modem file with ee but when rom loads baseband is unknown and get no signal
i did injecct perseys kernel rom loads fine jus signal issues
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if i wasnt camping i would get on this, cause if we can this working then we have A MASSIVE section of roms open to us. Once we know how to port one rom i guess we can follow the sam steps for all. i will be back monday night, maybe if someone else can give you advise... Good on ya chad for giving it a go.... taking it for the team
chwads2k8 said:
not sure if one of u could help i was hus porting a stock deodex rom for s3 to our device as a test changed all partition locations and rellaced modem file with ee but when rom loads baseband is unknown and get no signal
i did injecct perseys kernel rom loads fine jus signal issues
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Try looking at the RIL. I9300 uses the Samsung RIL but the I9305 uses the Qualcomm RIL. So you will need to alter the Rom to reflect this and you will get baseband back!
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cheers for that will check it today
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hey guys,
sorry to hijack the thread. I have a i9300 with the exynos processor so all the qualcomm leg works to restore the imei are a no go for me.
Is there a way I could fix it? (imei unknown)
I did the same. Thinking I was being smart and not looking into it properly flashed with i9300 and not i9305 and now I have no IMEI. Searched everywhere and cant find a solution. If any one can help out with a solution, I would greatly appreciate it.
I have re-flashed several times, back to original and back to root and still null IMEI.
mbelik said:
I did the same. Thinking I was being smart and not looking into it properly flashed with i9300 and not i9305 and now I have no IMEI. Searched everywhere and cant find a solution. If any one can help out with a solution, I would greatly appreciate it.
I have re-flashed several times, back to original and back to root and still null IMEI.
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Restore your backed up EFS folder do not keep re flashing that cannot bring back IMEI .
jje
mbelik said:
I did the same. Thinking I was being smart and not looking into it properly flashed with i9300 and not i9305 and now I have no IMEI. Searched everywhere and cant find a solution. If any one can help out with a solution, I would greatly appreciate it.
I have re-flashed several times, back to original and back to root and still null IMEI.
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you can try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1946915
and flash this though odin
Param_Bin_I9305.zip
this work for me
chwads2k8 said:
my issue was when i was adding port itnbacked up then i messd up imei by messing with thebpartitions my efs folder wss intact so jus flashed param file from that thread and then stock rom and all was ok
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Please mention how did you solve it, i'm experience the same issue and don't know what to do.
Thanks anyway.
leamoor said:
you can try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1946915
and flash this though odin
Param_Bin_I9305.zip
this work for me
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Yep this works just needed to flash with the above file.
Thanks :good:

Phones going back under warranty, how do I restore original sw?

Iv got the bad echo thing going on, so Im returning the phone.
I need to make it look like iv never flashed it.
Its a T-mobile uk,
What do I need to flash it with?
Many thanks,
Fon22
Wrong section of the forum but just find the right firmware here CLick Me and flash via odin.
-Grift- said:
Wrong section of the forum but just find the right firmware here CLick Me and flash via odin.
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Thank you,
Is there any danger of the brick bug?
Will I end up with a triangle?
I previously used mobile odin pro, and didnt get a triangle..
Fon22

g s3

hi , guys i trying to flash a something to my stock rom,i click on the wrong file, now its keeps says updating? i can boot into recovery or enything. i can hook to to odin thats all .. please help!!! no phone!! thanks
Install stock ROM through ODIN if download mode is the only mode you can boot into.
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ok i have the the stock rom , having trouble with file, not name righr? . tar is this right? thanks
Perhaps go and read the sticky guides over in general first, before you do anymore damage?
Unless you can afford to throw it away and buy a new one you should make sure you understand and double check everything before flashing files to your phone.
can someone teamveiw help? need phone going out of town. thanks
rick57 said:
can someone teamveiw help? need phone going out of town. thanks
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try downloading the stock rom..
and flash it through odin..
or just got to samsung and get fixed.. YOU SHOULD'VE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FLASING

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