what a stupid mistake i9300 efs vs i9305 efs - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

i wanted to unlock my new i9305 , i used polarbox thinking t wuld have unlock solution by now. I selected i9300 realised theres was no unlock for i9305, thought whilst im here ill back up efs , efs backed up successfully.
loaded z3x couldnt get z3x to recognise phone to start with , clicked unlock on the off chance and low and behold it unlocked it .
rebooted stuck at samsung logo ?
ive reinstalled latest stock , same prob , rooted using odin , rooted using recovery but still stuck at samsung logo .
i cant rewrite efs file in polar as i need to enable usb debugging , unless there is a way to do this .
I have read that i can remake the efs folder with imei folder etc but polarbox makes .efs file and i dont know how to extract.
Any help or guidance really appreciated

Post in the I9305 section .
jje

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[Q] Not Registered on Network error on Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300

HI.
I'm from Pakistan. i buy my Samsung Galaxy S III GT-I9300 over an year ago with factory unlock. Using Samsung Galaxy S III from over a year now. I flashed a custom ROM of android 4.2.2 after 3 to 4 days of using it it became too much buggy. sometime all app started to crash. I FLASHED it to stock ROM 4.1.2 immediately then my S3 wasn't able to make any new calls it said "not registered on network" i tried doing a factory reset but that didn't fixed the problem then i searched on the internet and got to know that my IMEI got corrupted it's something like 0049********.
My binary counter was 9.
Please help Me :
how can i fix my imei number
how can i troubleshoot not register on network error.
is there any option to change or fix my original IMEI number back ???
don't worry,
first format your phone and
flash firmware for galaxy s3
then it will automatically recovery your
imei number.:fingers-crossed:
for more information
see my forum
about ths
i'm format my Samsung Galaxy S3 Gt-I9300 Completely And Then Install Official Samsung ROM 4.1.2 But Have The Same Problem. Tell My Whats Wrong With The Device ???
Hello. We two my friends are in the same boat. i have the same problem from over 3 days and i wan't able to fix this problem. My imei is same as yours 0049 something.
I had cm 10.2 nightlies then flashed to 4.2.2 where the problems started appearing. i got panicated and flashed to stock JB rom then unrooted for a day hoping the problems will disappear but it did nothing to help.
I hope someone will actualy help us.
FIX FOUND!!
iuofs said:
Hello. We two my friends are in the same boat. i have the same problem from over 3 days and i wan't able to fix this problem. My imei is same as yours 0049 something.
I had cm 10.2 nightlies then flashed to 4.2.2 where the problems started appearing. i got panicated and flashed to stock JB rom then unrooted for a day hoping the problems will disappear but it did nothing to help.
I hope someone will actualy help us.
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hey i had the same prob wid my gs3, nd i too tried everything possible ( almost ) including the efs backup blah blah!! backporting blah blah ablosutely nuttin worked! http://forum.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/frown.gif
went to spamsung service center n they said plz replace ur mainboard!! cost about 130$ in india!
neway
luckily today i wanted to checkout the official android 4.3 rom for sg3 and so i flashed it on to my phone using odin nd der we go!!
my imei is no longer 0049***!!!
is back to original nd i can make calls and send/receive txt msgs!!!
link to download and detailed instruction on how to flash is below!!
http://www.sammobile.com/2013/11/03...ly-bean-leaked-firmware-for-the-galaxy-s-iii/
i hope it helps you guys! cheers nd thanks everybody for all the help
FIX FOUND!!
s4sonicboy said:
HI.
I'm from Pakistan. i buy my Samsung Galaxy S III GT-I9300 over an year ago with factory unlock. Using Samsung Galaxy S III from over a year now. I flashed a custom ROM of android 4.2.2 after 3 to 4 days of using it it became too much buggy. sometime all app started to crash. I FLASHED it to stock ROM 4.1.2 immediately then my S3 wasn't able to make any new calls it said "not registered on network" i tried doing a factory reset but that didn't fixed the problem then i searched on the internet and got to know that my IMEI got corrupted it's something like 0049********.
My binary counter was 9.
Please help Me :
how can i fix my imei number
how can i troubleshoot not register on network error.
is there any option to change or fix my original IMEI number back ???
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hey i had the same prob wid my gs3, nd i too tried everything possible ( almost ) including the efs backup blah blah!! backporting blah blah ablosutely nuttin worked!
went to spamsung service center n they said plz replace ur mainboard!! cost about 130$ in india!
neway
luckily today i wanted to checkout the official android 4.3 rom for sg3 and so i flashed it on to my phone using odin nd der we go!!
my imei is no longer 0049***!!!
is back to original nd i can make calls and send/receive txt msgs!!!
link to download and detailed instruction on how to flash is at sammobile.com!!
i hope it helps you guys! cheers nd thanks everybody for all the help
kjvikram06 said:
hey i had the same prob wid my gs3, nd i too tried everything possible ( almost ) including the efs backup blah blah!! backporting blah blah ablosutely nuttin worked!
went to spamsung service center n they said plz replace ur mainboard!! cost about 130$ in india!
neway
luckily today i wanted to checkout the official android 4.3 rom for sg3 and so i flashed it on to my phone using odin nd der we go!!
my imei is no longer 0049***!!!
is back to original nd i can make calls and send/receive txt msgs!!!
link to download and detailed instruction on how to flash is at sammobile.com!!
i hope it helps you guys! cheers nd thanks everybody for all the help
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guys note yous might just need the MG4+ modem to recovery your network, if its not that and you dont have a backup then im afraid ANYTHING you legally do is useless...
Not registered on network
hey fellows..
i have a problem with my galaxy s3.. a month ago, i had a problem due to custom roms that i lost imei and serial number was 0000 and not registered on network.. i repaired it from the market, after few days i installed official rom from sammobile and installed it via odin. but this time, imei was ok, serial number was ok, but i got not registered on network. i tried ariza patch and got cell working again. now whenever i install official rom, this problem happens, is there any permanent solution for this? thanking you in anticipation.
daxhinghunk said:
hey fellows..
i have a problem with my galaxy s3.. a month ago, i had a problem due to custom roms that i lost imei and serial number was 0000 and not registered on network.. i repaired it from the market, after few days i installed official rom from sammobile and installed it via odin. but this time, imei was ok, serial number was ok, but i got not registered on network. i tried ariza patch and got cell working again. now whenever i install official rom, this problem happens, is there any permanent solution for this? thanking you in anticipation.
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the same for me
Possible Solution
daxhinghunk said:
hey fellows..
i have a problem with my galaxy s3.. a month ago, i had a problem due to custom roms that i lost imei and serial number was 0000 and not registered on network.. i repaired it from the market, after few days i installed official rom from sammobile and installed it via odin. but this time, imei was ok, serial number was ok, but i got not registered on network. i tried ariza patch and got cell working again. now whenever i install official rom, this problem happens, is there any permanent solution for this? thanking you in anticipation.
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dear I have Galaxy note 3 Sm-n900 i had the same problem this is how i fixed the problem
1. Power of your device
2- when completely of hold volume up+ home button+ power button together for few secs
3- when Samsung logo shows up release all 3 keys and it will come into recovery mode
4- first erase all user data( use volume down to navigate and power button to select)
5- erase cache/wipe cache(same procedure)
6- now reboot
when your phone will boot up it will be fixed
but remember to keep SIM Card in phone while doing this
I hope it can help you
if the problem is still there you can flash the ROM once again some times it also helps
any other help i am always there to help
Regards,
Prof. Nabeel Raza
nabeelrazanaqvi said:
dear I have Galaxy note 3 Sm-n900 i had the same problem this is how i fixed the problem
1. Power of your device
2- when completely of hold volume up+ home button+ power button together for few secs
3- when Samsung logo shows up release all 3 keys and it will come into recovery mode
4- first erase all user data( use volume down to navigate and power button to select)
5- erase cache/wipe cache(same procedure)
6- now reboot
when your phone will boot up it will be fixed
but remember to keep SIM Card in phone while doing this
I hope it can help you
if the problem is still there you can flash the ROM once again some times it also helps
any other help i am always there to help
Regards,
Prof. Nabeel Raza
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I have the same issue as described above with my s3, ur method didnt work
solved
s4sonicboy said:
HI.
I'm from Pakistan. i buy my Samsung Galaxy S III GT-I9300 over an year ago with factory unlock. Using Samsung Galaxy S III from over a year now. I flashed a custom ROM of android 4.2.2 after 3 to 4 days of using it it became too much buggy. sometime all app started to crash. I FLASHED it to stock ROM 4.1.2 immediately then my S3 wasn't able to make any new calls it said "not registered on network" i tried doing a factory reset but that didn't fixed the problem then i searched on the internet and got to know that my IMEI got corrupted it's something like 0049********.
My binary counter was 9.
Please help Me :
how can i fix my imei number
how can i troubleshoot not register on network error.
is there any option to change or fix my original IMEI number back ???
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update to 4.2.2
root device
google "ariza_jbv02.zip", put it on root folder and install through CWM
everything will be ok
s4sonicboy said:
HI.
I'm from Pakistan. i buy my Samsung Galaxy S III GT-I9300 over an year ago with factory unlock. Using Samsung Galaxy S III from over a year now. I flashed a custom ROM of android 4.2.2 after 3 to 4 days of using it it became too much buggy. sometime all app started to crash. I FLASHED it to stock ROM 4.1.2 immediately then my S3 wasn't able to make any new calls it said "not registered on network" i tried doing a factory reset but that didn't fixed the problem then i searched on the internet and got to know that my IMEI got corrupted it's something like 0049********.
My binary counter was 9.
Please help Me :
how can i fix my imei number
how can i troubleshoot not register on network error.
is there any option to change or fix my original IMEI number back ???
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Brother if you are mobile phone repair professional repair imei with any supported box. If you are not a mobile phone repair professional go to a mobile phone repairing shop your problem will solve.
ricky310711 said:
guys note yous might just need the MG4+ modem to recovery your network, if its not that and you dont have a backup then im afraid ANYTHING you legally do is useless...
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Guys this worked first time for me the other day, i baught an s3 that was ****** and got it up and running but imei/baseband was gone. Flashed MG4 modem.bin via odin and all is perfect again.
jmcclue said:
Guys this worked first time for me the other day, i baught an s3 that was ****** and got it up and running but imei/baseband was gone. Flashed MG4 modem.bin via odin and all is perfect again.
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Hi there, how exactly do I flash the MG4 modem.bin via Odin
I would be doing this for the ATT version of the Galaxy S3 but I am encountering the same issues that the OP here is describing
I have Odin and know how to use it, just not sure where I find the MG4 modem bin file
Best Solution that works
kjvikram06 said:
hey i had the same prob wid my gs3, nd i too tried everything possible ( almost ) including the efs backup blah blah!! backporting blah blah ablosutely nuttin worked! http://forum.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/frown.gif
went to spamsung service center n they said plz replace ur mainboard!! cost about 130$ in india!
neway
luckily today i wanted to checkout the official android 4.3 rom for sg3 and so i flashed it on to my phone using odin nd der we go!!
my imei is no longer 0049***!!!
is back to original nd i can make calls and send/receive txt msgs!!!
link to download and detailed instruction on how to flash is below!!
http://www.sammobile.com/2013/11/03...ly-bean-leaked-firmware-for-the-galaxy-s-iii/
i hope it helps you guys! cheers nd thanks everybody for all the help
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I agree with you on this and I've done it myself and it works 110%. So if any of u guys out there are facing the same problem, don't waste your money on sending your phone to the service center, they'll just eat up your money and your time.....instead just follow the steps and I can bet u it'll solve your problems. I have rooted my Samsung S3 from Android 4.1.2 to 4.2.2 to 4.3 and then downgraded it back to 4.1.2 which only then I encountered the problem of "Not Registered on Network". But then, after going through various forums and lastly your article, I decided to try it out myself and it works beautifully without any hiccups.
Prior to doing anything on your phone, u have to download Odin3 v.3.09 and after that, make sure u download the following firmware:-
a) AP_I9300XXUGMJ9_1902166_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5 file
b) BL_I9300XXUGMJ9_1902166_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5 file
c) MODEM_I9300BUUGMJ3_REV02_REV04_CL1413323.tar.md5 file
d) CSC_VFG_I9300VFGGMJ5_1986192_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5 file
Just for pointers, please follow closely these steps:- (No shortcut please)
1. Load the file sinto Odin now:
 Click on the AP button on Odin and select the AP_I9300XXUGMJ9_1902166_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5 file
 Click on the BL button on Odin and select the BL_I9300XXUGMJ9_1902166_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5 file
 Click on the CP button on Odin and select the MODEM_I9300BUUGMJ3_REV02_REV04_CL1413323.tar.md5 file
 Click on the CSC button on Odin and select the CSC_VFG_I9300VFGGMJ5_1986192_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5 file
2. Click the Start button to begin flashing the Android 4.3 firmware on your International Galaxy S3 GT-I9300, and wait until you see a PASS! message in Odin’s top left box.
3. When you get PASS! message, your phone will restart automatically. You can then disconnect your phone from PC.
If you see FAIL message instead of the PASS in Odin’s top left box, that a problem. Try this now: disconnect your S3 from PC, close Odin, remove phone’s battery and put it back inside in 3-4 seconds, open Odin and thenrepeat from Step 3 of this guide again.Also, If device is Stuck at setup connection or on any other process, then too, try this: disconnect your S3 from PC, close Odin, remove phone’s battery and put it back inside in 3-4 seconds, open Odin and then repeat from Step 3 of this guide again.
Good Luck & may the force be with u............
nabeelrazanaqvi said:
dear I have Galaxy note 3 Sm-n900 i had the same problem this is how i fixed the problem
1. Power of your device
2- when completely of hold volume up+ home button+ power button together for few secs
3- when Samsung logo shows up release all 3 keys and it will come into recovery mode
4- first erase all user data( use volume down to navigate and power button to select)
5- erase cache/wipe cache(same procedure)
6- now reboot
when your phone will boot up it will be fixed
but remember to keep SIM Card in phone while doing this
I hope it can help you
if the problem is still there you can flash the ROM once again some times it also helps
any other help i am always there to help
Regards,
Prof. Nabeel Raza
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did all that wont work
how did u install i installed it and it showed that is a european vodafone netwrok
kjvikram06 said:
hey i had the same prob wid my gs3, nd i too tried everything possible ( almost ) including the efs backup blah blah!! backporting blah blah ablosutely nuttin worked! http://forum.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/frown.gif
went to spamsung service center n they said plz replace ur mainboard!! cost about 130$ in india!
neway
luckily today i wanted to checkout the official android 4.3 rom for sg3 and so i flashed it on to my phone using odin nd der we go!!
my imei is no longer 0049***!!!
is back to original nd i can make calls and send/receive txt msgs!!!
link to download and detailed instruction on how to flash is below!!
http://www.sammobile.com/2013/11/03...ly-bean-leaked-firmware-for-the-galaxy-s-iii/
i hope it helps you guys! cheers nd thanks everybody for all the help
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i installed it and it didnt work for me can u just give me details of how u installed it i dont know what to do please help
pleaseeee help
i have a samsung galaxy s3 from december 2012.i had no problems until december 2013 when the phone shut down.i send the phone to samsung to repair it because i still have warranty.after one month i received the phone.they changed the mother bord.the only problem is that is not registered on any network.i've tried every single sim from o2 lebara vodafone t-mobile 3G and nothing.i called samsung and they sad is blocked on vodafone.when i bought the phone from internet was unlocked.i've been to vodafone and they said is not blocked.i called again samsung and they said is nothing to do with them.They send me to mobile phones to unlock the phone but if i do this i will lose my warranty.i've been to different shops.nobody can unlock the phone.i think is locked on vodafone germany because i've seen some programs in the phone and the language is german.can pleaseeeeeeee someone to help me ?pleaseeeeeee.thx!!!this is my email adress([email protected])
Ooooh i'm crying already
omg finally after almost losing hope i found that fuc..ing awesome solution and solved it in about 2 mins it's for N7100 & l9500 & l9300 ww.w0lfdroid.com/2013/10/How-to-Fix-Wrong-IMEI-No-Network-Galaxy-S3-S4-Note2[/url] (add .html at the end of the link and http//: ) sorry new user can't put links in replys -_-
good luck ;D

HELP! failed to mount EFS stuck in bootloop :'(

So i did a really stupid thing and flashed a corrupt EFS yesterday.. and the phone is stuck in a bootloop ever since. Tried flashing multiple firmwares via odin/ roms/ rooting it/ mega wipe/ NOTHING WORKS and now odin is giving me a cant open the serial (com) mount error Is there ANYTHING i can do or do i need to get a new phone.. Please anyone with a wif of info please help me
Edit: fixed odin not working problem, was kies
Edit 2: managed to boot up using
THIS put this in odin, bootloader and flash onto the phone guide here now to revcover my imei..
You will most likely find the answer to your problem here.
[REF] IMEI / EFS - Know this stuff (i9300) - including "no network"
And if you still have questions please ask them in that thread. :good:
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[Q] Samsung S2 Stuck in Boot loop recovery says Cant mount Efs

Hi All,
Sorry if i am posting in wrong section .
My Galaxy S2 Gt-I9100 stuck in Boot loop , its happening all the time with out power on button pressed
I am able to go Recovery and download mode . Recovery mode Error Msg - Failure cant mount E:Efs
I have nandroid full back up restoring also not solving problem
I did Stock ROM flashing still issue there .
I visited Samsung store they said Mother board is gone . i am not sure they are telling truth .
Please help me what i have to do to make my S2 work again .
Thanks
Braj
erbraj said:
Hi All,
Sorry if i am posting in wrong section .
My Galaxy S2 Gt-I9100 stuck in Boot loop , its happening all the time with out power on button pressed
I am able to go Recovery and download mode . Recovery mode Error Msg - Failure cant mount E:Efs
I have nandroid full back up restoring also not solving problem
I did Stock ROM flashing still issue there .
I visited Samsung store they said Mother board is gone . i am not sure they are telling truth .
Please help me what i have to do to make my S2 work again .
Thanks
Braj
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if have you cleared the root counter using triangle away and phone is in warranty giv to the service centre else try flashing the pit file change kernel and try restoring
erbraj said:
Hi All,
Sorry if i am posting in wrong section .
My Galaxy S2 Gt-I9100 stuck in Boot loop , its happening all the time with out power on button pressed
I am able to go Recovery and download mode . Recovery mode Error Msg - Failure cant mount E:Efs
I have nandroid full back up restoring also not solving problem
I did Stock ROM flashing still issue there .
I visited Samsung store they said Mother board is gone . i am not sure they are telling truth .
Please help me what i have to do to make my S2 work again .
Thanks
Braj
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Sorry for quoting the op
Flash stock rom
Then go to stock recovery
Wipe data
Reboot..
Let me know if this works
Solved now
Hi all
thanks for all,
I got the solution , i Flash bootloader with odin.
Now my phone is stared but not getting able to register in Mobile network , seems my IMIE number is lost ,
I have old nandroid backup i am going to restore to store my IMIE
Thanks All for your help
Hate to break it to you, but restoring a nandroid isn't that likely to bring your IMEI back. If you're very lucky, flashing a stock rom for your country/carrier (if you're already running one, flash others) might bring it back if it's a case of temporary IMEI loss. If not, many mobile repair shops (not Samsung service centres) should be able to write the IMEI back to the device relatively cheaply. And if not, a Samsung authorised repairer can do it (or they may replace the motherboard which has already been suggested to you), but that can obviously be somewhat expensive.
Or if lucky op might find a efs backup somewhere in internal memory

[Q] Samsung galaxy s3 imei 0049

Hello,
i woke up a few days to see my phone turned out(i left it with autoclicker on a game), when i try to get it back on it gets stuck on samsung logo, i have no efs backup, until so far i have managed to do everything but network stuff, plus the imei changed to 0049..... i would try to flash 4.0.4 ice cream bur i can't find it anywere (OPT version), till so far i have:
Flashed 4.1.2 ofw and 4.3.ofw rom(odin)
Flashing some tar md5 (odin)
Kies(device wont iniciate)
Iriza patch
SGS3 NV GEN and QPST (after dialing the number given i only get 2 options, not that third needed)
Efs folder is empty.
WIth iriza patch i made a backup, of the phone 'NOW', can´t i edit that with my imei and s/n and put it back?
Please help i tried everything, been saving for this phone a year and half, wouldn't like to loose it. :crying:
Take it to a repair centre, there is nothing you can do without an efs backup.
And what sould i do before? Triangle away, oficial room instal, factory reset.....?

galaxy s3 gt9300 or 1747 ?

Hope someone can help me here . First when I bought my phone I'm sure it is a gt 9300 I succeeded at rooting it but never flashing a costum recovery (I tried Odin ,flashify ..everything ) the phone just didn't boot into recovery even the stock one so I thought the bootloader maybe is locked so I used an app to unlock it (don't remember which ) but it just hard bricked it .so I take it to a repair shop they try everything but the phone don't boot so they change the motherboard which lead to my problem now .I rooted the phone again but I still can't boot into recovery even stock one and the thing is I noticed that in the download mode screen it's written that this phone is a sgh 1747 but when I start the phone it shows gt 9300 even in the about phone section
So which one is it ?
So no one has an idea bout this .
Well I succeeded at flashing a custom recovery .I used a sgh 1747 one .I guess I should flash a custom 1757 rom too.
The model number in download is the model number for the motherboard and associated components. If the model is sgh-i747, the motherboard is from an at&t s3.
I9300 has 1gb of ram. The rest have 1.5gb of ram.
Beamed in by telepathy.
ilmentor said:
Hope someone can help me here . First when I bought my phone I'm sure it is a gt 9300 I succeeded at rooting it but never flashing a costum recovery (I tried Odin ,flashify ..everything ) the phone just didn't boot into recovery even the stock one so I thought the bootloader maybe is locked so I used an app to unlock it (don't remember which ) but it just hard bricked it .so I take it to a repair shop they try everything but the phone don't boot so they change the motherboard which lead to my problem now .I rooted the phone again but I still can't boot into recovery even stock one and the thing is I noticed that in the download mode screen it's written that this phone is a sgh 1747 but when I start the phone it shows gt 9300 even in the about phone section
So which one is it ?
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audit13 said:
The model number in download is the model number for the motherboard and associated components. If the model is sgh-i747, the motherboard is from an at&t s3.
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Yes an i747 recovery and custom ROM worked ,flashed lineage os 14.1 successfully .

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