[Q] SIM not detected - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello xda-developers,
as the title says my SIM doesn't get recognized. But before you all start yelling that this has been answered many times, let me tell you that my problem seems to be a little different:
I have spent the past three hours on finding the solution to this. The most common answer was using GSII_repair, but that didn't work for me...
My phone is rooted and a different SIM card didn't work either.
Do you have any other advice?
Thanks in Advance,
Torron

I assume that you have unknown baseband problem?
If yes, then try flashing another modem via Odin.
Have you got any EFS backup?

przemcio510 said:
I assume that you have unknown baseband problem?
If yes, then try flashing another modem via Odin.
Have you got any EFS backup?
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Yes to both baseband and efs backup.
What do you recommend in terms of flashing another modem?

Modems are created for each region, but I have XXLPW modem for Odin:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/2mwt1yavc97k3zp/Modem_I9100XXLPW.tar.md5
You can change modem later by flashing CWM package (http://veyka.co.uk/sgs2/radios/).
So, if you have EFS backup, restore it with kTool/EFS Pro.

Thanks, i will try this later today since I can only charge my phone via USB port atm and that takes some time.
Do you have a tutorial for this? It has been quite some time since I worked with Odin...
Also I only have an efs backup after the imei went missing...
EDIT: So i played around a bit, and apparently deleting the efs folder and letting the OS create a new one did the trick

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No Signal, Can't Flash Any Firmware !

Hello, I own Galaxy S2, after I tried to update firmware to JPKI1 ( Downloaded from samfirmware), the flash went ok but after that, I noticed the Signal is gone, IMEI and I CANT do any reflashing either to stock or custom, I used ODIN to do the flashing procedure, each time I flash a Firmware nothing happens the old (JPKI1) version still there, I'm confused what to do now DIY or Service center?.
Regards.
sounds like you may have nuked your efs folder.
If you ment to write I noticed the Signal is gone and the IMEI
Hopefully you have a backup
kenshinzer0 said:
sounds like you may have nuked your efs folder.
If you ment to write I noticed the Signal is gone and the IMEI
Hopefully you have a backup
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Well, am out of luck for this one, i dont have backup, thanks for your reply.
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Can you flash a new rom & rooted kernel via odin
then look to see what you have in /efs
If you have any backup files under /efs, say /efs/_nvdata.bak you may be in luck (I was)
planetf1 said:
Can you flash a new rom & rooted kernel via odin
then look to see what you have in /efs
If you have any backup files under /efs, say /efs/_nvdata.bak you may be in luck (I was)
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Well, I tried to flash another kernel and another rom but the weird thing is after finishing the flashing, nothing happens at all, the old version is there, even if i do a data wipe, the data doesn't wipe at all, every thing is still the same, thanks for the reply.
BTW: I haven't found anything in efs folder.
Regards.

EFS corruption? Baseband and IMEI Unknown

Currently on Checkrom XWLA4 2.3.6 with Speedmod kernal.
Last night I performed a Titanium backup and a Nandroid backup in preparation for an upgrade. I had previously performed an EFS backup sometime back. I didn't perform the upgrade, just completed some backups. Anyways over night something seems to have gone wrong with my phone. I wake up to find that it's showing there's no SIM card detected and then when I checked baseband version and IMEI both are showing unknown as well as a bunch of other fields.
I've tried a number of ways to restore the EFS folder. I've tried GSII_Repair, EFS Pro 1.9, kTool, and a couple of manual methods. All of which give the same result.
Some strange things that I noticed, I have an EFS folder inside of an EFS folder. The /efs folder seems to have less files then the /efs/efs folder. Also /efs/efs folder was the fold that had the .nv_data.bak and .nv_data.bak.md5. Not sure if its suppose to be that way.
Wondering what the best way to try to get my phone up and running would be.
Thanks,
Lu.
Veeko said:
Currently on Checkrom XWLA4 2.3.6 with Speedmod kernal.
Last night I performed a Titanium backup and a Nandroid backup in preparation for an upgrade. I had previously performed an EFS backup sometime back. I didn't perform the upgrade, just completed some backups. Anyways over night something seems to have gone wrong with my phone. I wake up to find that it's showing there's no SIM card detected and then when I checked baseband version and IMEI both are showing unknown as well as a bunch of other fields.
I've tried a number of ways to restore the EFS folder. I've tried GSII_Repair, EFS Pro 1.9, kTool, and a couple of manual methods. All of which give the same result.
Some strange things that I noticed, I have an EFS folder inside of an EFS folder. The /efs folder seems to have less files then the /efs/efs folder. Also /efs/efs folder was the fold that had the .nv_data.bak and .nv_data.bak.md5. Not sure if its suppose to be that way.
Wondering what the best way to try to get my phone up and running would be.
Thanks,
Lu.
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have u tried the link below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264021
Sun90 said:
have u tried the link below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264021
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just tried that as well and no dice :S
Veeko said:
Currently on Checkrom XWLA4 2.3.6 with Speedmod kernal.
Last night I performed a Titanium backup and a Nandroid backup in preparation for an upgrade. I had previously performed an EFS backup sometime back. I didn't perform the upgrade, just completed some backups. Anyways over night something seems to have gone wrong with my phone. I wake up to find that it's showing there's no SIM card detected and then when I checked baseband version and IMEI both are showing unknown as well as a bunch of other fields.
I've tried a number of ways to restore the EFS folder. I've tried GSII_Repair, EFS Pro 1.9, kTool, and a couple of manual methods. All of which give the same result.
Some strange things that I noticed, I have an EFS folder inside of an EFS folder. The /efs folder seems to have less files then the /efs/efs folder. Also /efs/efs folder was the fold that had the .nv_data.bak and .nv_data.bak.md5. Not sure if its suppose to be that way.
Wondering what the best way to try to get my phone up and running would be.
Thanks,
Lu.
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The problem:
(a) You performed nandroid backup in CWM recovery while your phone was connected to the charger. This is a known bug of almost all versions of CWM recovery.
(b) Baseband missing means that your Modem was wiped off which happened as a result of the bug in (a.)
Further Explanation
a. this has nothing to do with your /efs folder
b. If baseband is missing then the phone can never read your IMEI, hence no network
Possible Solution
a. Download Modem (CWM zip format) of your choice. If you already have a modem then, skip to next step
b. Disconnect your phone from the charger
c. Boot to CWM recovery
d. Flash modem.zip you downloaded
e. Reboot phone
check your phone info after reboot (give your phone about 5 minutes to settle down), your IMEI, network etc should be back now
good luck
Jokesy said:
The problem:
(a) You performed nandroid backup in CWM recovery while your phone was connected to the charger. This is a known bug of almost all versions of CWM recovery.
(b) Baseband missing means that your Modem was wiped off which happened as a result of the bug in (a.)
Further Explanation
a. this has nothing to do with your /efs folder
b. If baseband is missing then the phone can never read your IMEI, hence no network
Possible Solution
a. Download Modem (CWM zip format) of your choice. If you already have a modem then, skip to next step
b. Disconnect your phone from the charger
c. Boot to CWM recovery
d. Flash modem.zip you downloaded
e. Reboot phone
check your phone info after reboot (give your phone about 5 minutes to settle down), your IMEI, network etc should be back now
good luck
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it was definitely plugged into my usb port charging at the time. just tried what you recommended and still the same issue. i wouldn't be surprised if everything that i tried today with the efs folder made it worse.
any recommendations? would it help if i tried a fresh install of xwla4 (2.3.6) or something newer like xwlpg (4.0.3)?
really need to get this fixed. any info or step-by-steps are greatly appreciated.
thanks.
Veeko said:
it was definitely plugged into my usb port charging at the time. just tried what you recommended and still the same issue. i wouldn't be surprised if everything that i tried today with the efs folder made it worse.
any recommendations? would it help if i tried a fresh install of xwla4 (2.3.6) or something newer like xwlpg (4.0.3)?
really need to get this fixed. any info or step-by-steps are greatly appreciated.
thanks.
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You shouldn't have messed with your efs partition after the issue came up. it's suppose to be the last solution and not the first one.
ok.
try this:
-Remove your SIM.
-Reboot to CWM recovery
-Flash modem
-wipe cache partition
-wipe dalvik cache
-reboot phone
-Allow phone to stay for 5 mins.
-check your phone info, check IMEI
if both are back fine, just reinsert your sim and continue normal life.
let me know what happens
Jokesy said:
You shouldn't have messed with your efs partition after the issue came up. it's suppose to be the last solution and not the first one.
ok.
try this:
-Remove your SIM.
-Reboot to CWM recovery
-Flash modem
-wipe cache partition
-wipe dalvik cache
-reboot phone
-Allow phone to stay for 5 mins.
-check your phone info, check IMEI
if both are back fine, just reinsert your sim and continue normal life.
let me know what happens
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my bad man, i went on what i found in the search results.
i've done exactly as you specified above and still the same issue.
Veeko said:
my bad man, i went on what i found in the search results.
i've done exactly as you specified above and still the same issue.
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No problem. We learn everyday.
please provide answers to the ff questions:
1. Is your baseband showing now?
2. Is your IMEI back?
3. Goto Settings > About, in your phone and post everything you see there.
Jokesy said:
No problem. We learn everyday.
please provide answers to the ff questions:
1. Is your baseband showing now?
2. Is your IMEI back?
3. Goto Settings > About, in your phone and post everything you see there.
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Not sure what happened or how this happened but while I was retrieving the information from the About Phone screen the baseband was showing unknown and then once I glanced back down to get some more info, it just appeared and within another few seconds I got my IMEI and cellular services started working!
Thank you very much kind sir! Greatly appreciated!
Veeko said:
Not sure what happened or how this happened but while I was retrieving the information from the About Phone screen the baseband was showing unknown and then once I glanced back down to get some more info, it just appeared and within another few seconds I got my IMEI and cellular services started working!
Thank you very much kind sir! Greatly appreciated!
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Glad it's solved. You are always welcome!
Thanks for this I had same problem I've managed to get the network going again by deleting everything in efs and rebooting then I replaced nv_data&nv_data.bin.md5 & imei folder and rebooted all works for about a day but it keeps losing imei for generic one. I have a stored setting which I restore with galaxy unlock but it's still kind of there if u know what I mean???? Any help me on this?
Mash able jb stable siyah 4.1.2+
shopsdesire said:
Thanks for this I had same problem I've managed to get the network going again by deleting everything in efs and rebooting then I replaced nv_data&nv_data.bin.md5 & imei folder and rebooted all works for about a day but it keeps losing imei for generic one. I have a stored setting which I restore with galaxy unlock but it's still kind of there if u know what I mean???? Any help me on this?
Mash able jb stable siyah 4.1.2+
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When you have this kind of problem, messing with /efs should always be the last solution and not the first one.
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Thanks for the advice But what other solutions were there? I thought back to Sammy was the last resort? Is there any constructive feedback? Or just dissing?
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shopsdesire said:
Thanks for the advice But what other solutions were there? I thought back to Sammy was the last resort? Is there any constructive feedback? Or just dissing?
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in your own case, where baseband and imei was missing, changing anything in the efs comes last because, if it's other thing related, flashing modem , firmware and things like that should fix the problem.
Then the last thing is messing with /efs partition.
Why, because, efs partition is not touched during flashing of ROM/firmware. It contains sensitive files, and should only be modified as last resort.
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
I did a back up on sd and pc. Before. I had only flashed from rr 2.6.1 rom to a jb rr rom after a few days of not changing any thing it came up network locked enter code etc. Whilst out driving so nothing I changed iko. Now it still changes imei but I have a stored working backup so I jus restore that and reboot. Would a modem and rom have to be compatible? I've never changed my modem do I need too and is it flashable? thanks
I only have these problems cos standard isn't different..
shopsdesire said:
I did a back up on sd and pc. Before. I had only flashed from rr 2.6.1 rom to a jb rr rom after a few days of not changing any thing it came up network locked enter code etc. Whilst out driving so nothing I changed iko. Now it still changes imei but I have a stored working backup so I jus restore that and reboot. Would a modem and rom have to be compatible? I've never changed my modem do I need too and is it flashable? thanks
I only have these problems cos standard isn't different..
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in your own case, No!
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Dats what I thought so what shud I be looking into?
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shopsdesire said:
Dats what I thought so what shud I be looking into?
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GII_repair (app), you must backup your efs first,
Or manually repair your efs folder by following the tutorial here: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264021
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Ok so I went through the steps again with unlock etc and it been around 5hours of constant use and no signal drop... I'm sure I did this before though although I didn't make two nvdata copies n renamed them. I jus copied them both separate cheers guys
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shopsdesire said:
Ok so I went through the steps again with unlock etc and it been around 5hours of constant use and no signal drop... I'm sure I did this before though although I didn't make two nvdata copies n renamed them. I jus copied them both separate cheers guys
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Nice to hear that

I9100 - Not on registered network

Hi,
I got my mum an S2 a few months ago. She was able to use it properly until recently where the phone wouldn't recognise the sim. So i got the sim card changed and the problem persisted.
It kept on saying 'not on a registered network'. I read on the forum that the EFS may need changing. But unfortunately i never made a backup before. so i was wondering if anyone can help me to try to fix it. The IMEI is the same as whats written behind the battery.
joevik said:
Hi,
I got my mum an S2 a few months ago. She was able to use it properly until recently where the phone wouldn't recognise the sim. So i got the sim card changed and the problem persisted.
It kept on saying 'not on a registered network'. I read on the forum that the EFS may need changing. But unfortunately i never made a backup before. so i was wondering if anyone can help me to try to fix it. The IMEI is the same as whats written behind the battery.
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Try to change the modem if the problem still there. Then try to vheck it in stock rom.
Go to google and check imei isn't blocked mate. Also delete apn and restore them first.
Thanks for the reply mate.
Quick question. when i flash the modem. do i need to flash the modem for the current firmware again or do i just download any other modem and flash?
joevik said:
Thanks for the reply mate.
Quick question. when i flash the modem. do i need to flash the modem for the current firmware again or do i just download any other modem and flash?
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Try to download different modem. Xwls8 is giving best for me.
Here are the best modems diwnload and flash - http://d-h.st/users/ApriliaM3/?fld_id=7318#files
Cheers!
noob question: Do i flash the modem using odin? as the phone is stock and is not rooted?
joevik said:
Cheers!
noob question: Do i flash the modem using odin? as the phone is stock and is not rooted?
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if youe phone is rooted then flash it for, recovery not from odin.
regards.
I Just rooted the phone. I cannot find the modem.bin anywhere in recovery.
I managed to solve the problem. I read a few threads where people said they had the problem when they had a pin for the sim card. so i disabled the pin code and there u go, i was able to make and receive calls and messages. all good! thanks all.

[SOLVED]Service problems after installing costum ROM

After having S3 for some months, I decided to update it to 4.3.
So I searched online and saw some tutorials how to root and install costum ROMs.
I read few tutorials to be sure how to do that and after all went good and the ROM installed, One problem has rised: NO SIGNAL!
so I wiped all and installed a ROM STOCK.
After that the signal came back "half way". It's showing signal bars but I can't call to anyone, even after calling to my provider...
I just don't know what to do. Please help
VentAcruZ said:
After having S3 for some months, I decided to update it to 4.3.
So I searched online and saw some tutorials how to root and install costum ROMs.
I read few tutorials to be sure how to do that and after all went good and the ROM installed, One problem has rised: NO SIGNAL!
so I wiped all and installed a ROM STOCK.
After that the signal came back "half way". It's showing signal bars but I can't call to anyone, even after calling to my provider...
I just don't know what to do. Please help
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well these tutorial you've read were either very bad or you haven't read them correctly, because probably you missed the important step of the efs backup. see therefor the stickies thread or the thousands of similiar questions here in the q&a.
Darkened_Sky said:
well these tutorial you've read were either very bad or you haven't read them correctly, because probably you missed the important step of the efs backup. see therefor the stickies thread or the thousands of similiar questions here in the q&a.
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Ok... so if I don't have a efs backup so I am screwed I got it.
But I think I found somothing. it's called efs.tar that was on my phone. (attched)
What can I do with this file?
Thank you
VentAcruZ said:
Ok... so if I don't have a efs backup so I am screwed I got it.
But I think I found somothing. it's called efs.tar that was on my phone. (attched)
What can I do with this file?
Thank you
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That is your backup flash with odin
( When you flashed a custom rom it probably backed up your efs some roms backup by default)
I would just backup your efs you have at the moment just in case you have problems flashing. You will then be able to return to how your efs is now even though it is not fully working..
Or try this app >> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.hellcat.droiddev.ktool <<
The phone has to bee rotted to use ktool?
I also understand from the link you did about the EFS that there are two types of base bands and if I have an efs backup that I did on V1 baseband so I can't restore it on a v2 baseband, so my conclusion is to get back to 4.1.2... correct me if I am wrong
VentAcruZ said:
The phone has to bee rotted to use ktool?
I also understand from the link you did about the EFS that there are two types of base bands and if I have an efs backup that I did on V1 baseband so I can't restore it on a v2 baseband, so my conclusion is to get back to 4.1.2... correct me if I am wrong
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good that you found efs backup
yes you need root. or you use the recovery philz touch to restore your efs (then you don't need root, but a custom recovery).
well samsung roms based on 4.3 need efs v2, so you have to go back to 4.1.2 to restore your efs v1 backup.
if everything is working again, I would suggest you to use oding to upgrade to 4.3, because then everything should be updated correctly (but keep your efs backup, and make another one, just to be sure)
then you can try out again custom roms based on sammy 4.3
So what is the best option to restore it?
Because before I tried (while 4.3 stock rom was installed) the flash it with Odin but Odin always crashed when I was uploading it to Odin.
With kTool I tried before but when I am clicking on the button it says that it restored but he didn't asked for directory, when do I need to put it?
The same story with phliz, I also tried with this and he don't asks for directory, only asking whan the ending if the file-tar to bin...
VentAcruZ said:
So what is the best option to restore it?
Because before I tried (while 4.3 stock rom was installed) the flash it with Odin but Odin always crashed when I was uploading it to Odin.
With kTool I tried before but when I am clicking on the button it says that it restored but he didn't asked for directory, when do I need to put it?
The same story with phliz, I also tried with this and he don't asks for directory, only asking whan the ending if the file-tar to bin...
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Just extract the efs.tar and copy its contents to /efs.
vinceducut said:
Just extract the efs.tar and copy its contents to /efs.
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Where is this folder located? I can't find it
and does it for xTool and phliz recovery destinations for teaking the recovery from?
Edit:
I found the /efs. I dind't know that I need to use root explorer...
I exchanged the files with my back up and suddenly instead of 0049 IMEI I got 0000 IMEI.
I tired also to flash a modem and also didin't work...
VentAcruZ said:
Where is this folder located? I can't find it
and does it for xTool and phliz recovery destinations for teaking the recovery from?
Edit:
I found the /efs. I dind't know that I need to use root explorer...
I exchanged the files with my back up and suddenly instead of 0049 IMEI I got 0000 IMEI.
I tired also to flash a modem and also didin't work...
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Hmm... try installing another EFSv2 modem, then do the /efs copying part again.
Suddenly after so restarts, the IMEI got back
But... The SN now is 0000000000
You'll need to correct the permissions of the files you've copied. Try searching for someone who already did this and duplicate what they did.
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Ok,
I tried something new. I flashed a new modem, backed up a full backup and then installed a costum rom 4.3.
the IMEI GOT BACK! And even the SERIAL NUMBER!
But I think the serial number is not good because he has 16 or 17 (I don't remember) digits (numbers and letters).
But still i have signal bars but can't make or receive calls he says: "No registered on network"
For the finalle, I tried ARIZA patch but he Is stuck on 0%...
here I stopped, I really don't know what to do.
Don't use the Ariza patch once you've got your IMEI and SN back. Maybe try flashing a new stock version of Android with a EFSv2 baseband so as to not go through the copying fiasco.
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VentAcruZ said:
Ok,
I tried something new. I flashed a new modem, backed up a full backup and then installed a costum rom 4.3.
the IMEI GOT BACK! And even the SERIAL NUMBER!
But I think the serial number is not good because he has 16 or 17 (I don't remember) digits (numbers and letters).
But still i have signal bars but can't make or receive calls he says: "No registered on network"
For the finalle, I tried ARIZA patch but he Is stuck on 0%...
here I stopped, I really don't know what to do.
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Try this >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ii-network-problem-update-sn-t1918601/page199 << look at post 1984
tallman43 said:
Try this >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ii-network-problem-update-sn-t1918601/page199 << look at post 1984
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Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It worked!!!!!!!!!!!
:good::good::good::good:
VentAcruZ said:
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It worked!!!!!!!!!!!
:good::good::good::good:
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Bootloop after flashing stock firmare missing imei no baseband

Gus, I really need help.
I was trying 6.0.1. update from 6.0. I made a backup of 6.0 before trying 6.0.1. BUT after flashing 6.0.1 there was no signal and also no network avalible com.phone keep FC. So I've flashed stock firmware for my device. And after that I'm keep getting to bootloop but if I flash custom kernel phone reboot but witnout signal and also there is unknown baseband and no IMEI. I have my S/N and IMEI on piece od paper. I've tried many things on XDA but nothing worked, I also tried to flash ROM with xposed to change IMEI but still no signal........ Im desperate.... Can someone help me please?
How did you upgrade? Do you have a nandroid backup?
AdisCZ said:
Gus, I really need help.
I was trying 6.0.1. update from 6.0. I made a backup of 6.0 before trying 6.0.1. BUT after flashing 6.0.1 there was no signal and also no network avalible com.phone keep FC. So I've flashed stock firmware for my device. And after that I'm keep getting to bootloop but if I flash custom kernel phone reboot but witnout signal and also there is unknown baseband and no IMEI. I have my S/N and IMEI on piece od paper. I've tried many things on XDA but nothing worked, I also tried to flash ROM with xposed to change IMEI but still no signal........ Im desperate.... Can someone help me please?
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Ull need to flash stock with odin or smart switch thats the only way to recover imei or try restoring just the efs partition from the backup u made.
I've tried everything also flashing official firmware and so on, but nothing.... Still no base or IMEI... I don't have EFS backup - I know I'm retard....
AdisCZ said:
I've tried everything also flashing official firmware and so on, but nothing.... Still no base or IMEI... I don't have EFS backup - I know I'm retard....
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Same here (Think we done the same thing with the Marshmallow 6.0.1 leak) I backed up, but the new version of TWRP I have has EFS as a separate option, I never even noticed and never backed it up.
However I Flash with smartswitch, and after reflashing the bootloader with odin and a Root Kernel, I can boot into the device and using root explorer, I CAN see my EFS folder. I deleted the .nv_data.bin files and changed the .nv_data.bak to .nv_data.bin (was an older date) and I now have the network options back but a generic IMEI and can't register on a network.
I feel SO close to getting it up and running, but if smartswitch can't help, not fully anyway, I'm not 100% I can be rescued either.
killyouridols said:
Same here (Think we done the same thing with the Marshmallow 6.0.1 leak) I backed up, but the new version of TWRP I have has EFS as a separate option, I never even noticed and never backed it up.
However I Flash with smartswitch, and after reflashing the bootloader with odin and a Root Kernel, I can boot into the device and using root explorer, I CAN see my EFS folder. I deleted the .nv_data.bin files and changed the .nv_data.bak to .nv_data.bin (was an older date) and I now have the network options back but a generic IMEI and can't register on a network.
I feel SO close to getting it up and running, but if smartswitch can't help, not fully anyway, I'm not 100% I can be rescued either.
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I've called to my local service center and they said that they will reflash firmware fo 450 CZK (about 17 euros) and It will be done in 1 hour 30 minutes. So I will se what they can do with it. I've tried everything... and right now I don't know what else I can do. But If you figurate out how to fix it let me know Thanks!
Ive also heard that if you flashing each partion one at a time with odin that has fixed it for some
xstokerx said:
Ive also heard that if you flashing each partion one at a time with odin that has fixed it for some
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What do you mean? Each part of Firmware? Is there any quide how to do that?
http://www.droidviews.com/extract-system-img-files-or-system-dump-of-android-devices-on-windows/
This might help i think u can just rename the tar to a zip or rar and extract the img files but i might be rong i havent done it on samsung phones only on my nexus 5
So my progress is that phone can now see networks, but still have srong SN and IMEI and also can't connect to the network...
AdisCZ said:
So my progress is that phone can now see networks, but still have srong SN and IMEI and also can't connect to the network...
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That's as far as I got as well. At least we got to the same place
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pai4BH3AWq8
For older Samsungs but might be worth a shot as it's already broken
same here
jockep said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pai4BH3AWq8
For older Samsungs but might be worth a shot as it's already broken
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Can't use codes on dialer, don't know why......
BAD NEWS.... Service center told me that they need to change motherboard.... 340 euros.... ****ing beta!
AdisCZ said:
BAD NEWS.... Service center told me that they need to change motherboard.... 340 euros.... ****ing beta!
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Really ? --'
darbishh57070 said:
Really ? --'
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No it's a JOKE! Yeah really
AdisCZ said:
No it's a JOKE! Yeah really
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I got 3 old smartswitch backup and i find a file with the imei and everything , do you think its possible to backup this files ?
You CAN recover your phone with smartswitch, there is an emergency recovery function with a IMEI and SN input option, some users who used the same threat (android 6.0.1) and has lost their efs partition reported that smartswitch worked.
I've done this procedure too for some weeks to recover my phone an everything is working fine.
possibly with root explorer

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