[Q] Root -> install font-> Stuck on boot screen -> fail actions -> imei changed what to do?
Okay guys... sad day here in finland. ATM: My imei is 004999010640000, which i believe is full trash (?), i got no connection to cellular networks, and i still have to pay this phone for a year.
What i did:
Tried to root it - Succeed.
Tried to install font - stuck on samsung logo.
Tried to wipe data/factory reset - still stuck
Tried to root again but without kies installed - still stuck
Tried to wipe data/factory reset - still stuck
I panic: try to install the whole android again with putting this in odin: I9300XXEMC3_I9300NEEEMC1_I9300XXEMB6_HOME.tar.md5 i downloaded it from some link here in xda thinking it was the right one because NEE is the nordic countries code. Well.
It went through, but imei was ^^ and so. Then i tried this: (mods please make it a spoiler, i dont know how)
leahcim_za said:
I deleted my IMEI number when flashing roms a few days ago and it was showing as 000000...
I searched everywhere for a recipe of how to restore it and could not find one that would work. The closest that I got was a brilliant post (see link below) describing how to restore the IMEI on a SGS2 i9100. After following this recipe, I was able to restore my IMEI number to 0049 .... which is just as useless as 0000....
It took me a couple of days of research (and HUGE thanks to everybody whose previous research I was able to use) and I finally succeeded in restoring my IMEI using the 9 step process that I describe below. I can't guarantee that it will work and I do not know if it will work on any device besides the SGS3 GT-i9300 (international SGS3), because this is the only device that I have and was able to test the process on.
Links:
Restore IMEI on SGS2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264021
Download EFS PRO: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308546
Download your original firmware using check fus downloader (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1032437&page=18)
You need:
-EFS PRO, a brilliant little program for Windows used to backup / restore the efs folder as well as recover / repair the nv_data*.bin files.
-Windows
-Windows USB drivers
-Rooted SGS3
-Root explorer.apk
-Original phone firmware (actually, you only need the modem.bin file, so once you download your firmware package, you can just extract the modem.bin file).
-Odin or Heimdall
Your phone's IMEI number is stored in the ".nv_data" file in the original shipped efs folder.
Process:
1. make a copy of your EFS folder using root explorer and store it somewhere safe (on your SD card and external SD card should do it).
2. delete the EFS folder from the root of your phone using root explorer.
3. reboot the phone
4. open root explorer and go to the EFS folder (yes, it is still there! The Android OS has generated a new one for us) and delete the following files:
nv_data.bin
nv_data.bin.md5
nv.log
.nv_data.bak
.nv_data.bak.md5
nv_data.bin.bak
and the entire IMEI folder.5.Now go to your backed up EFS folder on your sd card and copy the IMEI folder and the " .nv_data" file (note the dot) to your new EFS folder.
6.Make another copy of the ".nv_data" file in your new EFS folder. Rename one of them to "nv_data.bin" and the other one to "nv_data.bin.bak".
7. Connect your phone to your PC and start up EFS PRO. After your phone has been detected, press the "Repair nv data" button to correct the ownership and permissions.
8. Reboot your phone into recovery mode using the three botton combo and flash the original modem firmware (the modem.bin file that you extracted earlier) to your phone using Odin (use the "phone" button for the upload) or Heimdall (use the "radio" partition for the modem.bin file upload).
9. Reboot the phone normally and your IMEI number will be restored and you will be able to connect to your mobile network again
Good luck and let me know how it goes
Leahcim
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And i got to number 7, but my EFS didnt have the button, also the qualcomm one crashed every time when i tried to connect.
Please, someone help me get my imei back so i can call and use mobile network, i can pay you like 10$ on paypal to solve this mess and get me back to my imei and rooted safely!!! HELP! Email: [email protected] and skype: judderarts
I am actually terrified with the situation, i dont have a phone atm and im ****ed if this one gets bricked since my parents are still paying it for a year and they told me "luckily you're paying for your next phone by yourself" so help as soon as you can :crying:
What is your last firmware(b4 rooting happen)....flash that one..
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It was the same version (4.1.2)
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JudderArts said:
It was the same version (4.1.2)
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Flash a rom with version ending on mg4
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Ver3go said:
Flash a rom with version ending on mg4
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Can you link me one that works with nordic countries? (Finland)
And will it get my imei back?
Look in sammobile site any on europe region will do the job
If it will work or not its hard to tell yet ... its worth the shot
Sent From My Galaxy S III Using XDA Premium 4
Basics read first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
Critical you read the first two posts .
Ver3go said:
Look in sammobile site any on europe region will do the job
If it will work or not its hard to tell yet ... its worth the shot
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I flashed the righ one but imei still 0049990etc... i found my imei under my battery, why isnt it the same? how can i get it to be the same?
JudderArts said:
I flashed the righ one but imei still 0049990etc... i found my imei under my battery, why isnt it the same? how can i get it to be the same?
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READ THE BASICS as posted >>> second post covers above .
Or just take it to a service centre and pay for them to repair IMEI .
JJEgan said:
READ THE BASICS as posted >>> second post covers above .
Or just take it to a service centre and pay for them to repair IMEI .
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So... because i got no backup of my efs and installing stock rom with odin keeps my imei corrupted it has to go to service, isnt there any other way? And can i boot it to some kinda mode after making my custom flash counter 0 so i could take it to service and make them fix it for free (since 2 year warranty, expired if counter over 0 still left. Thanks for patience.
JudderArts said:
So... because i got no backup of my efs and installing stock rom with odin keeps my imei corrupted it has to go to service, isnt there any other way? And can i boot it to some kinda mode after making my custom flash counter 0 so i could take it to service and make them fix it for free (since 2 year warranty, expired if counter over 0 still left. Thanks for patience.
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See same question asked ten thousand times on xda
IMEI paid for repair is relativity inexpensive .
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Hi when I dial *#06# there is no imei number and in about phone it says unknown and out of service, i can see the baseband etc still but what can cause this?
is there any fix
refazta90 said:
Instructions:
1. Download and install the program "HexWorkshop Hex Editor v6.7" on PC (Googling).
2. Download the app "Galaxy Toolbox" of Google Play Store.
- Install the application on Android and open, accept, and select "Back up", and exit.
- See his backup file in / sdcard/SGYunlock/bml15.img.SAVE
- Move the file to your PC (Make a backup of his again, this is just in case)
- Open the hex editor program that was already installed on the PC.
- Open file backup his
- Make sure the filter character remains on the "Legacy ASCII" (on my picture circled in red)
- Write: 0x80000 in the blank box (Go to) (i circled in red in the picture the top)
- Click ENTER
- Press the IMEI number which is 15 Digits. (In the picture, look at the red arrow)
- SAVE, then close the program.
- Move the file "bml15.img.SAVE" to /sdcard/SGYunlock/HERE.
- Open the "Galaxy Toolbox" it, agree, and RESTORE, and exit.
- Reboot, and enjoy.. :good:
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Search please
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@ luteriace
You won´t ask him about Firmware etc. and gave him this solution???
Ridiculous.....
@PhaseCoder
Tell me more, please.
Firmware?
Custom Rom?
Kernel?
haselchen said:
@ luteriace
You won´t ask him about Firmware etc. and gave him this solution???
Ridiculous.....
@PhaseCoder
Tell me more, please.
Firmware?
Custom Rom?
Kernel?
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I think you are the one being ridiculous. What luteriace posted was the solution to restore PhaseCoder phone's IMEI and make his phone worked again. Dont blame if you dont know about it.
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haselchen said:
@ luteriace
You won´t ask him about Firmware etc. and gave him this solution???
Ridiculous.....
@PhaseCoder
Tell me more, please.
Firmware?
Custom Rom?
Kernel?
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Well, you might want to provide your recent history with the device e.g. have you recently flashed a new firmware etc?
only time I lost my IMEI number was after 'upgrading' to XXLK3 from XXLK2.
I downloaded the split F/W from these forums for XXLK2 and XXLK3 (I need the BTU CSC thats in XXLK3) I make bastard flash in ODIN Odin3_V3.07 using the pit file and re-partitioning (PLEASE DO NOT RE-PARTITION UNLESS YOU HAVE THE FILE: cooperve_0623.pit)
I used the PDA from XXLK2 the MODEM from XXLK3 and the CSC from XXLK3 every thing works well thith latest Rafeal kernel (E3 Version) so it fits me OK. I am looking for CWM on latest Rafeal Kernel to be compatiable with RFS so I can use my custom cooked Rom seeing as I cant get EXT4 to work...
Hope this helps?
haselchen said:
@ luteriace
You won´t ask him about Firmware etc. and gave him this solution???
Ridiculous.....
@PhaseCoder
Tell me more, please.
Firmware?
Custom Rom?
Kernel?
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I managed to restore it witht he instructions from the first poster thanks.
no imei
luteriace said:
Search please
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hey thanks it might help me too , but how to download galaxy toolbox from play when my network is not working?
manthanjb said:
hey thanks it might help me too , but how to download galaxy toolbox from play when my network is not working?
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Geezz, download it using pc/laptop. Google it. Transfer it to your sdcard using sd card reader/adapter. Install it.
s5830i blank IMEI
This link worked for me but with one change.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33563594#post33563594
When i did *#06# there was no IMEI. I can not make calls or SMS. Everything else including wi-fi, bluetooth worked fine.
Upon rooting my s5830i and using Android Mate or ES File Explorer, the /efs folder was empty. I did not see any files in it what so ever. Even selected Show hidden Files option in the file explorer settings. Still /efs folder was empty. I could not add files to the /efs folder or not even delete it so that it gets recreated upon boot as suggested in some other posts. All the posts related to hex editing of nv_data.bin were of no use. I felt miserable for not having a backup of the /efs folder.
However, Galaxy Toolbox (available on Google Play Store) was able to Backup EFS Partition. It created
/sdcard/GalaxyToolbox/EFSpart.img.SAVE and /sdcard/GalaxyToolbox/EFSpart.img.TMP. So that was strange. However I did not know what to do with this backup until I saw the link mentioned above.
I followed exactly the same steps in that post by replacing the following
1. / sdcard/SGYunlock/bml15.img.SAVE in my case was /sdcard/GalaxyToolbox/EFSpart.img.SAVE
After applying those steps and a reboot, *#06# showed up my correct IMEI.
Phone Details:
Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830i
PDA: S5830IXXLD3
CSC: S5830IODDLD2
MODEM: S5830IDDLD1
PCode : GT-S5830OKIINS
Model Number: GT-S5830i
Android Version 2.3.6
Baseband Version S5830iDDLD1
Kernel Version 2.6.35.7 [email protected]#1
Build Number GINGERBREAD.XXLD3
More trouble with IMEI on s5830i...
Hi everyone. I have a similar, yet apparently a tad bit different problem with IMEI on my phone.
As with everyone else, typing *#06# shows an empty IMEI, and when I open Settings --> About Phone --> Status, it says "unknown" for IMEI, and "01" for IMEI SV.
However, I am able to make calls, send SMS, connect to mobile internet, etc. Also, when I run the Galaxy Toolbox and check phone details there, the Toolbox sees my IMEI normally. And if I backup the EFI partition and open it in Hex editor, my IMEI is there, as it always was.
For now, the only solution to getting back my phone to see it's own IMEI is to flash it back to stock ROM via Odin, and not to touch anything. It seems that whenever I try to install a custom kernel (i.e. one of the kernels compiled by the fine people here at XDA Developers), my IMEI disappears, and nothing short of an Odin flash will return it.
I've tried the method mentioned in this thread, but to no avail.
Am I doing something wrong? If so, what?
Wintershade said:
Hi everyone. I have a similar, yet apparently a tad bit different problem with IMEI on my phone.
As with everyone else, typing *#06# shows an empty IMEI, and when I open Settings --> About Phone --> Status, it says "unknown" for IMEI, and "01" for IMEI SV.
However, I am able to make calls, send SMS, connect to mobile internet, etc. Also, when I run the Galaxy Toolbox and check phone details there, the Toolbox sees my IMEI normally. And if I backup the EFI partition and open it in Hex editor, my IMEI is there, as it always was.
For now, the only solution to getting back my phone to see it's own IMEI is to flash it back to stock ROM via Odin, and not to touch anything. It seems that whenever I try to install a custom kernel (i.e. one of the kernels compiled by the fine people here at XDA Developers), my IMEI disappears, and nothing short of an Odin flash will return it.
I've tried the method mentioned in this thread, but to no avail.
Am I doing something wrong? If so, what?
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Same for me, no imei, but can do everything.
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this worked for me...
Hey guys, just a quick update. I've managed to get my IMEI back by flashing to an older stock firmware version with Odin.
Now I can flash my device with a different kernel or ROM, and the IMEI is still there.
Just thought I'd share that info with you... hope it helps someone. Cheerio~
I'm using S3 shv-e210L. After i up rom named Donkey V8, i realise that the last number of my imei has been change from 4 to 1. Need help, pls!
MightySky said:
I'm using S3 shv-e210L. After i up rom named Donkey V8, i realise that the last number of my imei has been change from 4 to 1. Need help, pls!
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Just Edit Your IMEI Using Hex Editor
imei solved
after doing what the 2nd reply said ... if u still cant see imei after reboot , flash original firmware and try should have your imei when u dial #06....
you can always download the bm15 file if yours is corrupt (like mine was) .
thats it i guess , imei restored
:highfive:
Can't create backup
S H A D Y said:
Just Edit Your IMEI Using Hex Editor
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Thanks for reply. But i can't create a backup because the "galaxy toolbox" said that my device isn't supported. So any resolution?
MightySky said:
Thanks for reply. But i can't create a backup because the "galaxy toolbox" said that my device isn't supported. So any resolution?
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Download This Google Toolbox From Play store
Links :- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.doky.sgtoolbox&hl=en
No mmi code!!
Now I'm faced with the problem that when I try and send a text it fails and when I dial my mmi which is *#10# it continuously say 'connection problem or invalid mmi code'
Any ideas?
It was working fine until one time I lost 3G connectivity and couldn't call or text (on cm7.2 RC4)
I flashed stock through Odin (xxlk3) but the problem is still there. Please help soon as possible as this is a big problem for me
Stock ROM without IMEI
Hmm,
the HexEditor method doesn't work for me, because it is not showing any IMEI inside.
Galaxy Toolbox also doesn't show my IMEI.
I flashed back to Stock ROM (taken the open Australia stock rom from the UNBRICK tutorial).
After successfully flashing back (did factory reset and wipe cache before flashing back), IMEI is still not shown.
What am I doing wrong?
I had AOSP 2.3.6 Firmware installed before.
Is that any chance to get my IMEI back again?
Munchkin86 said:
the HexEditor method doesn't work for me, because it is not showing any IMEI inside.
Galaxy Toolbox also doesn't show my IMEI.
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Have you tried typing the IMEI into the EFI file through HexEditor? Check out the scrots in this thread to see where the IMEI should be, and type it in there.
Also, backup everything first. Including the "faulty" EFI file you dumped from your phone.
Hi,
I purchased a I9100 secondhand online, the previous owner tried unlocking it and corrupt the EFS and it was not recognizing the SIM when I got it.
So I flashed I9100XWKK5 and have run the repair tool on play store and tried deleting EFS manually (after backing up) also run EFS Pro but no luck in putting my IMEI back on.
I have come across this tool unlocksamsungonline.nl/unlock-samsung-I9100, they claim to be-able to fix the IMEI, before I buy the login has anyone tried this before and does it work?
TIA
Try this app
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sahibunlimited said:
Try this app
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I have tried that with no luck, I have also tried the guide over on this thread forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264021 also with no luck.
TIA
Users have mixed results when repairing /restoring the EFS folder. You can search and I mean thoroughly search every folder on the phone for a backup of the folder. Previous owner may have rooted the phone and many custom Roms and kennels backup the EFS folder as part of the installation process.
All the best
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Thanks i didnt think of that, I will have a look.
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I have searched through the phone and cannot see any sign of a backup of any sort, any other ideas? or should I go and try this software from unlocksamsungonline.pl
TIA
No backup means you have 3 options:-
1) Service centre/authorised repairer.
2) Local mobile repair shops (you may find one who is capable of doing the things Odia/service centre can do).
3) Contact Odia by PM & wait patiently for a response (which means no sending him 'reminders' - if you do, he'll quite rightly ignore you. He isn't your servant). He may be able to recover your IMEI (for a small 'donation'). But on the other hand, I'm not even sure if he still does this kind of thing (he used to). I cannot stress the 'send him 1 PM & wait' enough. You may think this is urgent, he won't. So if you do go down this path, respect that.
SHW M250 no signal after flashing to I9100 ROM
I flashed my SHW-M250s with I9100 4.0.4 ROM, everything was working good for about 2 months,
suddenly my IMEI changed to 0049 fake IMEI and I lost signal on SKTEL.
I tried to reflash with SHW-M250S after that my IMEI is ok but still no signal and an unknown text appear on the home screen whenever I flash with SHW-M250S ROM, (SCREENSHOT ATTACHED). also I tried different ROMS of SHW M250S and still same problem.
whenever I flash to I9100 my IMEI changes to 0049 fake imei,, and when I flash to SHW-M250s no signal and an unknown text but the IMEI changes to original.
I tried to insert different network SIM with SHW-M250 S ROM, it was working, but still that annoying text on home screen is there.
Also I tried everything on this Forum , try to repair EFS folder etc but no luck.
Do anyone has the idea...?
Please reply to me.
You're mixing thing up here, try backing up your EFS folder while on m250s, make sure you back it up with 2 or 3 app. (ktool and simlar).
Keep flashing your devices ROM till you get all networks going and stick to the cell's original region.
Now, once on I9100, start with GB ROMs.
And then some, try sii_repair from play store and give it a shot at restoring those previous back ups with the same tools.
Try to keep them ROMs apart till you solve one of the two issues.
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gastonw said:
You're mixing thing up here, try backing up your EFS folder while on m250s, make sure you back it up with 2 or 3 app. (ktool and simlar).
Keep flashing your devices ROM till you get all networks going and stick to the cell's original region.
Now, once on I9100, start with GB ROMs.
And then some, try sii_repair from play store and give it a shot at restoring those previous back ups with the same tools.
Try to keep them ROMs apart till you solve one of the two issues.
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Thanks for your reply Bro.
I tried everything you mentioned but still no luck.
Is it possible that SKTEL has blocked my IMEI on their network.
While I still can access other networks..?
Check you IMEI status online.
Don't think so tho, if it would be blacklisted then you wouldn't be able to use any nerwork.
Are you using the same partition lay out for m250s & I9100?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264021
Imei EFS
gastonw said:
Check you IMEI status online.
Don't think so tho, if it would be blacklisted then you wouldn't be able to use any nerwork.
Are you using the same partition lay out for m250s & I9100?
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I am using diffrent PIT files for each I9100 and M250s.
On the online status it shows an old model of Samsung, not the SHW-M250s while it says IMEI is ok.
Alright, when in "I9100 mode" flash from GB to JB (thru ICS 4.0.3 and 4.0.4).
We need to see if you get your IMEI right at some point on those ROMs.
Flash CM 10.1 to see if that helps.
You're not having any trouble with m250s ROMs right?
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jdncomz said:
Hi,
I purchased a I9100 secondhand online, the previous owner tried unlocking it and corrupt the EFS and it was not recognizing the SIM when I got it.
So I flashed I9100XWKK5 and have run the repair tool on play store and tried deleting EFS manually (after backing up) also run EFS Pro but no luck in putting my IMEI back on.
I have come across this tool unlocksamsungonline.nl/unlock-samsung-I9100, they claim to be-able to fix the IMEI, before I buy the login has anyone tried this before and does it work?
TIA
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My Phone: SHW-M250S
My Problem: I like the sense of JB 4.2, but i try to flash a lot of roms, like Slim 4.2.2 ( build 5), CM 10.1 ( EXPERIMENTAL 20130525) .....
when flashing complete, i found a same issue : The Phone Storage is null or just 0.97G
How can I do?
Someone tell me that you can help me about this issue
Ask the OP for the pit files.
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SHW M250 no signal after flashing to I9100 ROM
gastonw said:
Alright, when in "I9100 mode" flash from GB to JB (thru ICS 4.0.3 and 4.0.4).
We need to see if you get your IMEI right at some point on those ROMs.
Flash CM 10.1 to see if that helps.
You're not having any trouble with m250s ROMs right?
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Can you give me the original CSC, Phone, PDA, Bootloader link of SHW-M250s, and I am having problem in SHW -250s as I attached the screen shot. some unwanted text appear on the home screen, which says CSC: Unknown, PDA version etc.
And now:
My phone is not starting in SHW-,250S after flashing one of the I9100 ROM , CSC, MODEM from sammobile
I've got no idea about your device's model.
Check the thread posted in the general forum, they've got a site in which you can download ROMs and all.
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Hello everyone.
Had a custom rom installed (Yes I know that can be dangerous, but do it allmost everyday) But my problem is that my IMEI changed to 00049 ...... and now I don't have any network.(Nope never used that efs backup)
So I did find a guide to restore my IMEI by deleting the efs folder and copy som date back from from my SD card, but that didn't work, tried to flash another rom and now the internal SDcard i also formatted, så no backup at all
My problem is that in the efs folder somthing is missing the imei folder and now my phone don't connet? What rom do I need to install and hvad tool / guide do I need to follow to restore my network connection.
/Otto
PS: I think I allmost have done the same thing as this guy http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1862127
If U dont have efs backup then only way is sending phone for repair. But ure going 2 pay as warranty is void.
You can try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1918601
Worked for me on another i9300 I had but only gave me gprs no 3g connection.
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Usually when the number changes it is due to the folder just not being read by the rom, flashing a stock rom via odin often resolves this. By wiping the partition you've completely destroyed it, as above you can't now do anything without a backup.
Following the first thing you find can often make things worse, best research fully before flashing anything.
u have flash a MG4 rom ? If so then u MUST use the MG4 modem .. all other modems not working and let u lose IMEI ... its bec of change EFS partion ..its not broken only change other format .... u can read here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2377731
He wiped the efs folder, nothing is going to bring it back apart from a backup.
So far so good
Hello everyone.
I manage to get somthing of an idea here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1804117
But my problem is to find a rom where I can use the hidden menu?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1815580
So right now I can't see these settings: RMNET + DM + MODEM (RMNet = USB virtual Ethernet framework; DM = Diagnostic Mode; Modem = self-explanatory)
So I am trying to download a Odin ROM ala: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187081
/Otto
What ROM did you flash?? Did you change your modem??
Where are you?
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pinsb said:
Where are you?
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It is not going very well at the moment, still have problems loading the right rom using Odin, maybe I will try to download the EBM6 Rom and flash via Odin.
No /Wrong IMEI/ EFS
Restore backed up EFS folder
No backup then try flashing a stock rom via Odin .
Fails = service centre .
Links methods you have posted OP are not for this phone .
otto_di2 said:
So right now I can't see these settings: RMNET + DM + MODEM (RMNet = USB virtual Ethernet framework; DM = Diagnostic Mode; Modem = self-explanatory)
/Otto
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Because you don't have a qualcomm phone. You have Exynos
JJEgan said:
No /Wrong IMEI/ EFS
Restore backed up EFS folder
No backup then try flashing a stock rom via Odin .
Fails = service centre .
Links methods you have posted OP are not for this phone .
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OK nothing else to do
otto_di2 said:
OK nothing else to do
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The service center says it is my own problem, so they wont fix it, have a ceap phone?
otto_di2 said:
The service center says it is my own problem, so they wont fix it, have a ceap phone?
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Correct but did they not offer a paid for repair ??
jje
JJEgan said:
Correct but did they not offer a paid for repair ??
jje
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you should try to get a z3xbox or a a smart sam box to write back the original imei number. this worked with my new pcb.
Androm3d-vzla-v3.0
This was the ROM that killed my IMEI, think that I need to buy a Z3X-BOX or something like that to restore my phone
Hello all.
I bought an Samsung I9300 with the 4.0.4. FW installed.
I updated the FW to
AP: I9300XXELL5
CP: I9300BUELK1
CSC: I9300VFGELL1
via over the air update and installed the following stock (and braning free) FW later on without problems (using Odin3-v1.85):
PDA: I9300XXBLG8
CSC: I9300DBTBLG6
Then I ran updates again and rooted it using CF-Root-SGS3-v6.4.
Using EFS_Pro_1.4.7 I created an EFS backup.
I recently updated to stock FW 4.3 (I9300XXUGMJ9_I9300VFGGMJ5_VDI).
Since the FW was too buggy, I flashed stock FW 4.0.4 (I9300BUBLG3, I9300VFGBLG3).
After a reset (having wiped the phone of course) I noticed that there was no network connectivity anymore.
Googling a lot, I learned that the EFS is damaged (besides the IMEI is corrupt).
So I rooted the phone again and restored the EFS, unfortunately it didn't help.
I know there are many threads about corrupt IMEI and so on but none of the solutions helped me out.
Does somebody have any hints for me?
Try flashing an XXEMG4 or later modem.
I had the same issue as I went back to my 4.1.2 rom from 4.3 as well.
EFS version has changed in 4.3 and unless you made a backup from your original firmware, you wont be able to go back to an older modem.
Have a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393289
It explains it in further detail.
I have same problem with Samsung gt p3100, please any one can help me?
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We dont need another IMEI thread read the faqs and guides first .
Basics read first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
Critical you read the first two posts .
JJEgan said:
We dont need another IMEI thread read the faqs and guides first .
Basics read first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
Critical you read the first two posts .
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I have read the mentioned faqs and guides and followed the instructions.
Unfortunately it didn't help.
My current problem is that I'm not able to restore the /efs partition.
Since I made the backup in April, it seems to be a prior-July 2013 (XXEMG4) version, thus a so-called "EFS v1".
Whatever I do, CFW Recovery tells me "Error mounting /efs!" and my IMEI and S/N are corrupt.
I also tried flashing the Rescue Firmware "I9300XXEMG4_KOR_MULTI_FACTORY" but then the phone is stuck in bootup loop.
Only flashing FW [I9300XXBLG8, I9300DBTBLG6, DBT, 4.0.4] makes the system come up but with /efs partition unmounted/empty.
It seems none of the other solutions work here or did I miss anything?
After searching the web a lot I found out why I am not able to restore the EFS backup:
I used EFS Pro 1.4.7 for backup. Back then the EFS partition was believed to be located on /dev/block/mmcblkp02 while the correct location is /dev/block/mmcblkp03.
As a result the EFS.img backup is sized 4096Kb instead of the correct size which is 20MB.
Restoring the wrong backup I corrupted my EFS partition.
I used a friend's i9300 for a new backup with EFS Pro 2.0.70 and restored that one on my phone to get FW 4.1.2 running on my phone again.
Now I guess I have to "send my phone for (IMEI) repair", right?
No, but you shouldn't have used another efs folder as this may be illegal in your country.
Format your efs partition then reboot your phone. The system should recreate the folder. On your pc, extract the contents (all the files and folders) from your original backup and paste them into the efs folder. Set the permissions and reboot.
The above is only what I recall from many previous threads, search and read here in xda.
RaminJ said:
Hello all.
I bought an Samsung I9300 with the 4.0.4. FW installed.
I updated the FW to
AP: I9300XXELL5
CP: I9300BUELK1
CSC: I9300VFGELL1
via over the air update and installed the following stock (and braning free) FW later on without problems (using Odin3-v1.85):
PDA: I9300XXBLG8
CSC: I9300DBTBLG6
Then I ran updates again and rooted it using CF-Root-SGS3-v6.4.
Using EFS_Pro_1.4.7 I created an EFS backup.
I recently updated to stock FW 4.3 (I9300XXUGMJ9_I9300VFGGMJ5_VDI).
Since the FW was too buggy, I flashed stock FW 4.0.4 (I9300BUBLG3, I9300VFGBLG3).
After a reset (having wiped the phone of course) I noticed that there was no network connectivity anymore.
Googling a lot, I learned that the EFS is damaged (besides the IMEI is corrupt).
So I rooted the phone again and restored the EFS, unfortunately it didn't help.
I know there are many threads about corrupt IMEI and so on but none of the solutions helped me out.
Does somebody have any hints for me?
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As per my humble knowledge I have concluded that this problem has nothing to do with EFS things!!!
All you need to do is just download a Stock ROM from sammobile and flash the Modem File..
Thanks to XDA Members who provided the link it is here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/geispctijpxqjms/Patched_Modem_I9300XXEMG4.zip
Flash the zip into recovery and you are done!
boomboomer said:
No, but you shouldn't have used another efs folder as this may be illegal in your country.
Format your efs partition then reboot your phone. The system should recreate the folder. On your pc, extract the contents (all the files and folders) from your original backup and paste them into the efs folder. Set the permissions and reboot.
The above is only what I recall from many previous threads, search and read here in xda.
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Well it's not like the phone works now...besides the phone doesn't have a valid S/N nor IMEI.
And as I already mentioned, the EFS backup is only 4MB and taken from an invalid path.
Besides I don't know how to extract the contents of the .img file.
featherknox said:
As per my humble knowledge I have concluded that this problem has nothing to do with EFS things!!!
All you need to do is just download a Stock ROM from sammobile and flash the Modem File..
Thanks to XDA Members who provided the link it is here:...
Flash the zip into recovery and you are done!
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Although I already downloaded and flashed the I9300XXEMG4 Modem file, this one here worked for me :victory:
Thank you very very very much for your help.
You saved my weekend
Regards
Ramin
You are very welcome dear...
This issue already wasted my three days which were my holidays.... Good to know that I helped...
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RaminJ said:
Although I already downloaded and flashed the I9300XXEMG4 Modem file, this one here worked for me :victory:
Thank you very very very much for your help.
You saved my weekend
Regards
Ramin
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You are welcome
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RaminJ said:
Hello all.
I bought an Samsung I9300 with the 4.0.4. FW installed.
I updated the FW to
AP: I9300XXELL5
CP: I9300BUELK1
CSC: I9300VFGELL1
via over the air update and installed the following stock (and braning free) FW later on without problems (using Odin3-v1.85):
PDA: I9300XXBLG8
CSC: I9300DBTBLG6
Then I ran updates again and rooted it using CF-Root-SGS3-v6.4.
Using EFS_Pro_1.4.7 I created an EFS backup.
I recently updated to stock FW 4.3 (I9300XXUGMJ9_I9300VFGGMJ5_VDI).
Since the FW was too buggy, I flashed stock FW 4.0.4 (I9300BUBLG3, I9300VFGBLG3).
After a reset (having wiped the phone of course) I noticed that there was no network connectivity anymore.
Googling a lot, I learned that the EFS is damaged (besides the IMEI is corrupt).
So I rooted the phone again and restored the EFS, unfortunately it didn't help.
I know there are many threads about corrupt IMEI and so on but none of the solutions helped me out.
Does somebody have any hints for me?
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my S3 having null imei and unknown baseband after downgrade
can any one explain me how to solve this issue.
i have tried featherknox method but no signal, null imei and unknown baseband.
Menu *#1234# shows
AP: I9300XXDLK1
CP: Unknown
CSC: I9300DDDLI7
steps followed:
1. downgraded from 4.3 to 4.1.1 (indian version) via odin
2. rooted my phone and installed cwm recovery
3. downloaded patched_modem_I9300XXEMG4 and saved on sd card
4. entered into cwm recovery mode and flashed patched modem file but still no change
whats the way forward.
whats the way forward.
Faqs and guides first or a service centre repair .
UNDERSTAND FIRST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2362743
Network IMEI EFS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393289
My sis asked me to sim unlock her s3 so I had to root it first. I downloaded the appropriate CF autoroot and went one to flashing it. However I accidentally chose the autoroot file for the s4 (as I was rooting it a few days ago). So I disconnected the phone (Odin got stuck) and then flahsed the correct autoroot.
The phone boots fine now but doesn't discover any network and the IMEI is indicated as missing.
I have the original IMEI written down, but no efs backup. The phone runs on android 4.3 and the bootloader is I9300XXUGNB5.
Is there anything I can do to fix my dumb mistake?
no efs backup ,there's nothing you can do except to bring it to a service .
Try flashing a full stock firmware, if that doesn't read the efs folder again then as above.
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boomboomer said:
Try flashing a full stock firmware
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That did the job.
excellent