Life time - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello friends, I need my counter 0 life time of the galaxy s2, have tried a lot but not found

USB jig, please read.
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Yep as already mentioned you want the USB jig.
Here is a good thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1402286
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I spoke of this life time is the total time of phone calls, I thought the jig only served to counter Odin Reset / Reset custom binary counter

atylla11 said:
I spoke of this life time is the total time of phone calls, I thought the jig only served to counter Odin Reset / Reset custom binary counter
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Are you talking about when you go to Call Logs > Menu > Call duration? If you press menu from there, the only option is "Reset". Resets all timers.
Otherwise, if you're talking about a different timer/log of calls, where are you talking about?

is a secret menu which displays the amount of time all calls

atylla11 said:
is a secret menu which displays the amount of time all calls
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Ah. Well, I don't know how to reset that counter. Why would you want to reset this? Aside from trying to misrepresent how much use your phone has had? Sorry, not trying to imply anything, but this sounds shady.

because my phone came with the problem of echo in the call, I was trying to change the store and did not exchange because the call time was longer than one hour

atylla11 said:
because my phone came with the problem of echo in the call, I was trying to change the store and did not exchange because the call time was longer than one hour
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Echo on your end, or the other person's end? There is a couple fixes if the echo is on the other person's end. You can find them with a search. I'm mobile right now, so couldn't link if I wanted to. Per forum rule #1, please search before posting.
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EDIT: Here's another post I did just yesterday about this same topic, linking to solutions to the echo problem. If you are not on wanam's ICS ROM, then ignore the last link, that is specific to that ROM.

Before posting the solution tested editing the phone.apk <bool name="has_in_call_noise_suppression"> false </ bool>. but only disables the option, the echo still, also saw the opening post to fix the phone and putting the speaker protection, can not do this because the phone still has warranty and is only 4 days of purchase, the other solution was http :/ / forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php t = 1332137 I did not have to do for my rom is odexed and do not intend to change the rom because the phone is new, I'm looking for another solution.

atylla11 said:
Before posting the solution tested editing the phone.apk <bool name="has_in_call_noise_suppression"> false </ bool>. but only disables the option, the echo still, also saw the opening post to fix the phone and putting the speaker protection, can not do this because the phone still has warranty and is only 4 days of purchase, the other solution was http :/ / forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php t = 1332137 I did not have to do for my rom is odexed and do not intend to change the rom because the phone is new, I'm looking for another solution.
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#1, That "solution" (editing phone.apk <bool name="has_in_call_noise_suppression">false</ bool>) doesn't work, as you discovered.
#2, The other solution you mentioned (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1332137) does work, EXCEPT for the very first call after a reboot. Even if the phone.apk is deodexed, it doesn't matter if your ROM is odexed or not. If your ROM is odexed, just back up phone.apk and phone.odex to somewhere safe, then DELETE phone.odex, and replace phone.apk with the deodexed phone.apk.
However, like I said, the #2 solution will have NR turned on for the first call. So an imperfect solution at best.
ALSO, if you read my my links a bit more carefully, NEITHER of these solutions is mentioned. Please read my links a little more thoroughly.
And finally, I also had mentioned a HARDWARE solution, but you have to work up the nerve to actually crack open the case of your phone and do a bit of surgery. I've not actually gone to this length yet, as NR defaulted to off works for me just fine so far, but others have reported success doing this. You say you don't want to do this due to warranty purposes... but to do the other solutions, you need root, which also voids your warranty. Also, you said the store refused your return, so... I guess I'm confused. If you're concerned about warranty at this point, just bypass the store, and send it back to Samsung for warranty then.

ctomgee said:
#1, That "solution" (editing phone.apk <bool name="has_in_call_noise_suppression">false</ bool>) doesn't work, as you discovered.
#2, The other solution you mentioned (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1332137) does work, EXCEPT for the very first call after a reboot. Even if the phone.apk is deodexed, it doesn't matter if your ROM is odexed or not. If your ROM is odexed, just back up phone.apk and phone.odex to somewhere safe, then DELETE phone.odex, and replace phone.apk with the deodexed phone.apk.
However, like I said, the #2 solution will have NR turned on for the first call. So an imperfect solution at best.
ALSO, if you read my my links a bit more carefully, NEITHER of these solutions is mentioned. Please read my links a little more thoroughly.
And finally, I also had mentioned a HARDWARE solution, but you have to work up the nerve to actually crack open the case of your phone and do a bit of surgery. I've not actually gone to this length yet, as NR defaulted to off works for me just fine so far, but others have reported success doing this. You say you don't want to do this due to warranty purposes... but to do the other solutions, you need root, which also voids your warranty. Also, you said the store refused your return, so... I guess I'm confused. If you're concerned about warranty at this point, just bypass the store, and send it back to Samsung for warranty then.
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You would send me the Phone.apk Phone.dodex edited? I tried to change mine, did not find .smali

atylla11 said:
You would send me the Phone.apk Phone.dodex edited? I tried to change mine, did not find .smali
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You're clearly not reading my links above. The solution I linked does NOT involve editing a .smali file. Please try reading again. Follow my link in post 9, that will lead you to another post; look at the first link in THAT post.
Besides, you haven't even told me what version you're on. My phone.apk and/or phone.odex may well not work on your phone.
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ctomgee said:
You're clearly not reading my links above. The solution I linked does NOT involve editing a .smali file. Please try reading again. Follow my link in post 9, that will lead you to another post; look at the first link in THAT post.
Besides, you haven't even told me what version you're on. My phone.apk and/or phone.odex may well not work on your phone.
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If this is the solution could not find this sequence 2F 32 84 00 12 13
For Odex ROMs:
Download the file Phone.odex
Open in hex ​​editor
Search for the bytes: 32 84 00 12 13 2F (Should there be only one match)
Change the last byte to 03
Save and upload to Phone.odex / system / app
reboot
Friend use a translator so sometimes it is not clear to me what you say I am posting my files to you try to edit.
http://www.4shared.com/rar/tCgBNMdy/s2_online.html
My rom GT-I9100_ZTO_I9100UHKI1_I9100UHKI1_I9100ZTOKI1 Android 2.3.4

atylla11 said:
If this is the solution could not find this sequence 2F 32 84 00 12 13
For Odex ROMs:
Download the file Phone.odex
Open in hex ​​editor
Search for the bytes: 32 84 00 12 13 2F (Should there be only one match)
Change the last byte to 03
Save and upload to Phone.odex / system / app
reboot
Friend use a translator so sometimes it is not clear to me what you say I am posting my files to you try to edit.
http://www.4shared.com/rar/tCgBNMdy/s2_online.html
My rom GT-I9100_ZTO_I9100UHKI1_I9100UHKI1_I9100ZTOKI1 Android 2.3.4
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You have to use a hex editor, and you have to search for the string as hex, not as text.

ctomgee said:
You have to use a hex editor, and you have to search for the string as hex, not as text.
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I did not find it anymore, I think it must be due to rom.

atylla11 said:
I did not find it anymore, I think it must be due to rom.
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Huh. I just downloaded your files and looked, I can't find it either.
What ROM are you on, and what phone model do you have??

ctomgee said:
Huh. I just downloaded your files and looked, I can't find it either.
What ROM are you on, and what phone model do you have??
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Samsung Galaxy s2

atylla11 said:
Samsung Galaxy s2
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I meant specific model. There are about a dozen different phone models, all marketed as the Samsung Galaxy S2.
But I see above in an earlier post you already gave this information as "GT-I9100_ZTO_I9100UHKI1_I9100UHKI1_I9100ZTOKI1". Did the phone come with this, or did you install it after you got it? I'm guessing you installed it? ZTO means you're in Brazil, I think?
So I don't know what to tell you. I guess the phone.apk and odex are different for that version of firmware.

ctomgee said:
I meant specific model. There are about a dozen different phone models, all marketed as the Samsung Galaxy S2.
But I see above in an earlier post you already gave this information as "GT-I9100_ZTO_I9100UHKI1_I9100UHKI1_I9100ZTOKI1". Did the phone come with this, or did you install it after you got it? I'm guessing you installed it? ZTO means you're in Brazil, I think?
So I don't know what to tell you. I guess the phone.apk and odex are different for that version of firmware.
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This is the original firmware of the phone, I'm in Brazil. what could I do?

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[Q] Galaxy S2 Sim unlock complications – noob!

Hi All,
I’ve just got myself a “bargain” from eBay that was advertised as unlocked but alas turned up with the sim lock on
I’ve contacted the Tmobile network in the UK and they will only send a code to a uk address and I am not there.
I have looked on this and other forums and seen that I could do it myself. I have rooted the phone and now have the yellow warning triangle on boot up. I also have CWM and Superuser icons in the Applications.
I have then tried to go onto the android app store to download Chainfires Galaxy S2 SIM Unlock. I then get the "There are no Android phones associated with this account" problem. Again I have looked at the solution to remove the phone number and re-enter it but this has not worked. I have tried several times.
I do not have Wifi and obviously can’t access the internet on the phone.
Is someone able to kindly send me the file in an email?
Once I have this done what else do I need to do to the phone? I’ve rooted it but only to the closest number I could find.
Thanks to XDA and all of you for reading this!
I'm a little slow so plese can you dumb it down... alot! ha ha
Phone: GT-I9100
Android version - 2.3.5
Baseband version - I9100BOKJ1
Kernel version - 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE2-CL187606 [email protected] #2
Build number - GINGERBREAD.BOKK1
apk
That app only works on early version phones and may not work for you. If it doesn't you should try Helroz's Galaxy S Unlock app it works on all S II's but I believe it requires Internet to get a small payload. Which could be a problem for you unless you drive around for the first open WiFi.
It also doesn't give a code it just straight unlocks the phone.
Thanks. I have downloaded this to my computer. What do I now do with it?
I'm still lost... What do I do?
Please can anyone point me in the right direction!
Thanks
Place the app on your internal or external sdcard and install. Ensure you have enabled 'unknown sources' or something like it in the phone settings first. Allow it root access when prompted by the super user app.
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Thanks for the quick reply,
The phone is brand new to me and I don't understand your instruction. I have downloaded the file and extraced the folders and files. I have then placed this onto the card. I then go into the phone and have ticked the unknown sources box. I then try to run any of the files and only get a "No applications can perform this action" error.
If I try to run AndroidManifest.xml it opens HTML viewer.
Anyone Please....
It's an apk, you weren't supposed to extract it. Apk files are android installation packages. Push the apk to your phone's sd card, and open it using the "my files" app to install.
Thanks again. I've done that. I can find the file eu.chainfire.sgs2simunlockcode.zip in My files. When I tap on it I get the message "Open file. No applications can perform this action"
What am I doin wrong? Thanks for your patience
smellyskater said:
Thanks again. I've done that. I can find the file eu.chainfire.sgs2simunlockcode.zip in My files. When I tap on it I get the message "Open file. No applications can perform this action"
What am I doin wrong? Thanks for your patience
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You apparently somehow changed the file extension from .apk to .zip. Change it back.
I had to change the file extension from .zip!
I am not running the app and hopefully that will work. Wish me luck!
What else should I do to a new phone? Is there any way to get rid of the Tmobile startup screens?
Thanks for all your help, you have helped me stop pulling all my hair out and shouting at the dog!
The app did not find an unlock code
Anymore ideas anyone?
smellyskater said:
I had to change the file extension from .zip!
I am not running the app and hopefully that will work. Wish me luck!
What else should I do to a new phone? Is there any way to get rid of the Tmobile startup screens?
Thanks for all your help, you have helped me stop pulling all my hair out and shouting at the dog!
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You can flash a stock unbranded firmware... But it sounds as if you should read a lot more educational material before attempting this. Lots of good information is in the roll up sticky in the i9100 general section. Start there, and start reading. I can't offer you any shortcuts. Shortcuts tend to lead to frustration and bricked phones.
I have looked into other ways to unlock this phone...
How do I extract my nv_data.bin - I cannot find this file
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Could someone please upload helroz sim unlock for me?
Thanks... back to banging my head on the wall! lol
I am still not getting anywhere! Please can someone help
I'm stuck now...
Thank you all
Aren't there services on the web that cost abot $40 and send you an unlock code? I understand that you don't have wifi, and the phone doesn't work. But if that's the case, how r u posting here?
Edit:thid is the first result on the duck duck go search engine: http://www.unlockingcodesforphones.com/ FWIW
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I have a computer with a sim card in it. I know that there are services to unlock but I am trying to avoid that cost if I can. Perhaps after I have tried all other options I will have to go that route.
Thanks
smellyskater said:
Could someone please upload helroz sim unlock for me?
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Here you have Herloz Sim Unlock
;-)
http://db.tt/IVLIgefw
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[Q] Need some help with downanimation audio...and a little more.

Hey guys! New to register..not to forum. Sorry about such a long first post, but I try to be as clear as I can, so you guys get my problems! I'm not sure where to post this, but this looked pretty good to start! BTW...I REALLY have searched everywhere, INCLUDING the "Bible" but to no avail. 2 Important (to me anyway) Questions. 1...I have my Amaze Rooted...Unlocked and S-off. I'm using the "Energy ROM" and have changed the Bootanimatio.zip for video..and changed the Android_audio.mp3 for start up...works fine. I also liked the "Energy" shutdown screen (TV shutdown) so I left that. I then added (through .xml) a Down_Audio.mp3 file...WOW! That worked GREAT! Now problem 1... After S-off, I had to re-unlock HTC Bootloader..Done! Then had to re-flash "Energy ROM" ... no problem. When I went to re-install Bootanimatio.zip plus the audio, it worked fine, BUT NOW I can't get the Down_Audio.mp3 to work!?!?! I have check, re-checked, and triple checked the path and it SEEMS? Correct. I believe it's right, because when I change any parameter, the front Bootanimation.zip, or that audio doesn't work. WTF am I doing wrong?? The mp3 plays fine, and even if I rename it..it stills plays. It just seems not to be able to find the path...System/Customize/Resource/Down_audio.mp3.....Please HELP!
Thanks in advance guys!!
Nobody has experience with this??
drumbum131 said:
Hey guys! New to register..not to forum. Sorry about such a long first post, but I try to be as clear as I can, so you guys get my problems! I'm not sure where to post this, but this looked pretty good to start! BTW...I REALLY have searched everywhere, INCLUDING the "Bible" but to no avail. 2 Important (to me anyway) Questions. 1...I have my Amaze Rooted...Unlocked and S-off. I'm using the "Energy ROM" and have changed the Bootanimatio.zip for video..and changed the Android_audio.mp3 for start up...works fine. I also liked the "Energy" shutdown screen (TV shutdown) so I left that. I then added (through .xml) a Down_Audio.mp3 file...WOW! That worked GREAT! Now problem 1... After S-off, I had to re-unlock HTC Bootloader..Done! Then had to re-flash "Energy ROM" ... no problem. When I went to re-install Bootanimatio.zip plus the audio, it worked fine, BUT NOW I can't get the Down_Audio.mp3 to work!?!?! I have check, re-checked, and triple checked the path and it SEEMS? Correct. I believe it's right, because when I change any parameter, the front Bootanimation.zip, or that audio doesn't work. WTF am I doing wrong?? The mp3 plays fine, and even if I rename it..it stills plays. It just seems not to be able to find the path...System/Customize/Resource/Down_audio.mp3.....Please HELP!
Issue 2... The ONLY reason I stuck that wire in my phone was to be able to change that Dang splash screen! I've tried ALL of the downloads for this from this forum, but I keep getting error messages...Not Valid Command...Can't find path...path not valid...cant't find adb...can't find fastboot..plus others! These show up differently with every try..not all at the same time. I'm also not sure (see I do read!) How or if I need to flash a different Bootloader...I didn't when flashing "Energy". ANY help would be greatly appreciated from a long time viewer, and now member, of xda forums!!!!
Thanks in advance guys!!
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1) You may want to try checking out your default.xml file (/system/customize/CID/default.xml).
Look under <ShutdownConfiguration> for the correct down audio name and location. If there is no audio="..." you may have to add that in"
Look at the <BootConfiguration> as an example
2) not real sure about this one.
Also, make a backup before editing any files, just in case something goes wrong you can always just restore to your previous spot.
eioous said:
1) You may want to try checking out your default.xml file (/system/customize/CID/default.xml).
Look under <ShutdownConfiguration> for the correct down audio name and location. If there is no audio="..." you may have to add that in"
Look at the <BootConfiguration> as an example
2) not real sure about this one.
Also, make a backup before editing any files, just in case something goes wrong you can always just restore to your previous spot.
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Thanks for the reply! I did change the .xml files for both boot and shutdown..boot A/V still works fine. The first time I flashed the new ROM, I was able to add Audio="\ to the down sound and it worked...after re-flash is why it won't work again. Maybe I should re-flash the ROM..but I really hate have to recover everything all over again.
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current UpTestEX_mod2_marwin

got all the way to step 7 of method two from this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476 and ran UpTestEX_mod2_marwin only to get a pop up please update R&D test tools".
I know the regular LG R&D doesn't let me revert from kitkat (have tried 5 times), so does anyone know where I can actually get a current R&D mod. Have googled every way I could think of and as I started trying to get this T-Mobile LG G2 re-rooted 14 hours ago, I'm burnt and really need some help.
Thanks in advance
did you reed instructions in the file?
does the script complete.
anyways reboot, add manually the url to hostfile
:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\host
save without txt extension (as all files).
follow instructions again, then it should launch
after manually remove line from hosts again.
that worked for me
also firwall should allow https file that virusscanner may mark as virus.
send from the jungle
yes, I read the instructions, as I said I was up to #7 and that's where the Marwin file will not go through.
Learnerspermit said:
yes, I read the instructions, as I said I was up to #7 and that's where the Marwin file will not go through.
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Replace the files on LGMOBILEAX with any fix the site has... Next time, post on the correct forum.
adulfo said:
Replace the files on LGMOBILEAX with any fix the site has... Next time, post on the correct forum.
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I really hate when people scold people about being in the right forum when they actual are.
I've posted a general G2 question in the General G2 forum.
And this question had nothing to do with the LGMOBILEAX file (which I already substituted). It was about the LG R&D not working on an LG G2 which I posted in the LG forum.
Less time acting like a parent, more time reading the post before you offer no help.
yeah bro a question is q&a section
but did you try my suggestions? only read you comment on reading about instructions
send from the jungle
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687768

[Nexus 6P] Change / Modify IMEI reported XDA

Oh...I'm sorry I didn't know that, forgive me
leotwix said:
Good evening to the entire XDA community . I'm new to this forum, and I need some help if it is possible, apologize if you see something strange but this is the only forum I know where everyone is active, about android, hacking, roms, etc. Here is the question:
How can I change / modify the IMEI of my Nexus 6P Huawei?
I have reviewed several topics here on how to do it, I have done a process to roote this phone because it does not allow it from apk but by flash, so I have rooted it, installed XDA ROM (Flash) and XDA Framework application, also the well known TWRP Which is the recovery mode I am currently using.
I Tryied installing a module called Phone ID changer, but it did not work with several attempts, so I see only hidden the IMEI but does not change it, so my phone is still without mobile network service because of the report.
I decided to investigate a folder called EFS that supposedly contains all the information about the IMEI and where it can be changed, I tried with the Root Explorer application and try to find it but I could not find the EFS folder even with the option to show hidden files. BUT by entering recovery mode with TWRP and entering backup, it allows me to make a backup of that folder (EFS) so the folder is on the phone, but I do not know exactly where.
This is all I have tried so far to change my IMEI reported to be able to use my phone with SIM and signal. Please help, this is the only forum I see active mainly in android, I have searched thousands of videos, tutorials, etc but I have not been able to find something that changes the IMEI to a new one.
Thank you very much to all.
Data:
Phone: Nexus 6P Huawei
Android Ver. : 7.1.2
Recovery Mode: TWRP
Problem: Can't change IMEI
If you need more information, please comment it I will gladly add it.
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Questions regarding change in IMEI number of android not allowed on xda. It is illegal and you don't get any help regarding this. So better you don't ask here or find it yourself.
Ashwinrg said:
Questions regarding change in IMEI number of android not allowed on xda. It is illegal and you don't get any help regarding this. So better you don't ask here or find it yourself.
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I see...I apologize, I edited the post, hope an admin close this. By the way thank you:good:

Samsung GS3 I9300 IMEI corrupted/lost/null restoration.

Ok. So here's the deal:
My SGS3 I9300 exynos phone did the famous IMEI 0049 and SN null trick.
I cannot say what precipitated it but is simply stopped registering on the network, so no calling or data. All other functions operational.
After much searching and reading, I settled on flashing the stock 4.3 back. This succeeded only in doing absolutely nothing to alleviate this issue. I wiped the entire phone. Maybe I missed a critical section wipe, but since the stock ROM overwrites all? the CSC/BL/MODEM functions I thought it would set the default for EFS (which I believe is where these critical data live). I'm not a programmer so I cannot say diddly about the architecture and interrelationship of OS files, but I am technical and I know how SW and HW does what it does.
This phone is my own and I have all the rights to it.
I had loaded RRemix ROM a loong while ago and it was functioning fine. Probably a corruption of the EFS due to battery contact being loose. This is in my mind the most likely cause as the system may be accessing the EFS files, say making a call, or accessing data, and the power drops out and voila! Corruption. But again this is theoretical.
Needless to say I tried the usual hocus-pocus out there with no avail.
Getting to understand the system better it seems obvious that these critical identification numbers are hard-coded into the chips on the phone. Which explains the ability to 'fix' them with JTAG and other cable/box solutions and SW. However, I cannot see how the SW loses the ability to read the IMEI/SN that is hard-coded (fused?) into the main-board.
All my research pointed to the EFS files having something to do with this.
Way back when I loaded the custom ROM I did not come across the 'backup your EFS' as a necessary step, so I had nothing to go back on.
And loading the stock 4.3 ROM back on and not having that fix the issue, led me to believe something else was up.
Somewhere in the guts of this phone something is screwing up the layer between reading the registers where the numbers sit and the software layer that reports the numbers.
So, much searching led to the nv_data.bin file being a key component in all this fiasco.
Now, before I say any more, I believe that describing the next steps could be a big no-no here.
Now, understand, all I want to do is get MY personal device working again. I have the SN and IMEI numbers on the physical device.
Sure, I could have stolen it and am attempting to change these to avoid prosecution. Anyone can say anything online.
Therefore, before I can proceed, I need advice from moderators and VPP to either say 'Yes you may post this info' or 'No. Go away'.
Am I allowed to do the following:
1) Describe how I restored my IMEI (Not changed, overwritten, or subverted to my limited knowledge)
2) In the case of 1 not allowed, post the link to where I found the info to achieve this.
3) Submit the 'fix' to a moderator or developer to check whether this is indeed and restoration or a change.
If it's a restoration of existing functionality, I cannot see how this could be a problem. If its changing something, then it's a whole other sack of ferrets.
My reasons for posting are that xdadevelopers has given me years of joy with my SG devices. (Yes, I have the whole range exclusively) Many ROMS, customs, fixes, hints and saves deserves something back, and the difficulty in achieving this particular fix, warrants it.
But I don't want to break any rules, this being my first post.
So, please let me know what I can do to help others stuck in this position...
You can find it if you have the correct search parameters. Perhaps I can say that instead?
Thanks.
And thanks to all who have helped over the years.
T
[Edit] Just to clarify, the solution requires no special HW or 'boxes'. You do need root, however, and a hex editor. I had a reply explaining the use of Octoplus, which requires credits and registration. You will need none of those.
I can't speak English but I will try.
1- flash stock firmware.
2- root your device s3 .
3-in the web download " octuplus crack box"
4-in youtube see how install " octuplus crack"
5- before install stop your antivirus PC
6- open octuplus and connecte your phone with PC
7- chose your device i9300 .
8 click repair imie
9 click read info and do what OCTU said to do.
10- click repair or write the true imie in your device ( remove battery to see)and click repair.
11- restart phone .
12- see: call work fine
13- in phone go to mobile network\ access point names\ apn's
14- write your network.
TrinityTrip54 said:
Ok. So here's the deal:
Repair is ok Change or Modding is now:good::good::good:
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How to restore corrupted or null 0049 IMEI on SGS3.
Right.
Thanks to the moderators for agreeing to let me share the solution. :good:
Thanks to the reddit poster who found this solution. I don't know how the hell you figured this out, but big-ups to you. For privacy I will not mention names or addresses.
You do need a rooted phone and I cannot assist anyone without root as I have not tried it.
Whether this only works to restore a corrupt IMEI or change it, I cannot say, but it managed to restore my existing one.
Preparation: Get your IMEI number from under your battery compartment. Say your IMEI no. is: 123456789101213, write/type it in the following fashion: 1 23 45 67 89 10 12 13
Now some funky transposition: Excluding the first number, transpose the subsequent pairs of numbers so that you have: 1 32 54 76 98 01 21 31. Can you see it? Swap 23 to get 32. 45 to get 54 and so on.
Now add 08 to the beginning and add A after the 1 so that the completed number is: 08 1A 32 54 76 98 01 21 31
Now you will need:
Rooted Galaxy S3 (This may work for all android devices that have an EFS folder. If anyone can confirm that would help others.)
Hex editor (PC based or Android app) - PC is faster and easier. I used hex workshop trial version but I'm sure any editor will do. I used the default install configuration.
USB Data cable (if using PC editor mentioned above)
You should probably back up the EFS folder entirely, just to be sure.
Using your favorite root explorer browse to root/EFS folder and copy the nv_data.bin file to an accessible area in sdcard. I use a /sdcard/Downloads folder.
Either open the file with your hex editor app or transfer the file to PC where you can open it with your hex editor program.
Open the file and jump to address 00550.
Now, get your modified IMEI number from the prep steps above and enter the values in the ASCII TEXT window to the right, NOT the HEX values window to the left. This may be different for other editors but hex workshop works like this.
Double check your address and entered data. When satisfied, save the file and transfer back to the phone if copied to PC.
Now, place the phone in Airplane mode, turning off the cell radios.
Go to the EFS folder and rename the original nv_data.bin file to something else. I used nv_databak.bin.
Copy the modified nv-data file into the EFS folder.
Turn off Airplane mode and do a full reboot.
Your IMEI number should be restored and cellular functions should work.
My previously garbled serial number was also restored.
I hope this works for you. I have no knowledge of any other method as I did not delve further into trying other numbers or such. I can't assist any more other than further clarifying the steps above if you don't understand something.
If anyone can decipher what is going on here, I would love to hear about it. I suspect something between the HW and SW layers is getting garbled or corrupted and this kick starts the process to get the correct data again.
Maybe.
May also contain nuts.
Hastalavista.
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THANKS FOR POSTING THIS HERE!
I have this Samsung Galaxy S3 that I bricked 4 years ago and never wanted to sell it or even try to give it away. I searched for months for a frekin solution to this problem. Yesterday night i decided i wanted to try and install custom roms on it and so i wanted to give another shot at this stupid issue i had with the lost IMEI before doing so...and BAM! Today it's fixed!
I'm so thankfull I wanted to post here so that you know that you helped at least one person with this
Thanks a bunch!
@TrinityTrip54
Hi,
can you confirm that this is a permantent solution and remains when flashing new (custom) ROMs? Or is it just for the current installed ROM?
And I am having an issue with "jump to address 00550" in Hex Workshop. There is no address like this, just 540 and the next one is already 558. When inserting 00550 in the goto search field of Hex Workshop it jumps to 210. Any idea?
thanks anyway.
bert

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