Hi,
Im new to all of this, so I have a few questions:
- I have successfully updated my i9100m from GB to ICS(using the stickied guide)... without losing my unlock. Will I lose my unlock if I flash from ICS to JB?
The reason I'm asking is because I've read that there are some cases where ppl have lost their unlock.
Interesting thing though,
- galaxsim(xda version and marketplace version) unlock is unable to read my .nv data and it's status is undefined.
- chainfire galaxy 2 unlock can't find an unlock code.
- helroz galaxy_s unlock gives me gibberish for the code.
the imei from *#06# is the same as the one on the phone behind the battery.
this phone was given to me because it had the eternal flight mode problem, which I fixed by repairing it with helroz gsII_repair.
Any feedback is appreciated!
What do you mean "lose my unlock"? Is your phone carrier branded or an international model? Because the international models are not SIM/carrier locked.
BE CAREFUL WITH SIM UNLOCK. First backup your IEMI because SIM unlocking can corrupt it.
I have a bell branded i9100m.
currently it is unlocked but I'm scared that it will relock.
I have backed up the efs file, but this was already after the file was corrupted to give me the eternal flight mode.
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cupofmilk said:
I have backed up the efs file... after the file was corrupted to give me the eternal flight mode.
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Doesn't sound too good, my friend. Corrupted efs is worse than SIM lock. Are you able to make calls? Send sms?
f-r said:
Doesn't sound too good, my friend. Corrupted efs is worse than SIM lock. Are you able to make calls? Send sms?
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I can make calls, sms, data works fine... that's why it's weird. *#06# gives me a IMEI, when before it didnt.
Is there any tool or method that I can make sure that my .nv data can be restored for sure, so that I can sim unlock in the case that upgrading to stocj JB might relock my sim unlock?
You can use HC-ktool to backup your IEMI. It's in the play store.
Related
Has anyone actually tried this guide to unlock a SGS II to work with any GSM mobile operator's SIM worldwide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1064978
I am a novice to Andriod world, however I am planning to buy a SGS II. If the method above does really work , then I might have the possibilty of buying an operator locked handset to be unlocked laters for usage with my operator.
It is a request to make more detailed sticky for a final and tested step-wise guide for this unlocking procedure for the benefit of the community.
Thanks.
Regards.
Hi,
At the end if the OP in the thread you mention you will find a link to an apk that will do all the work for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1092451
Best Regards.
Astrakhan said:
Hi,
At the end if the OP in the thread you mention you will find a link to an apk that will do all the work for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1092451
Best Regards.
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What is apk and how can it work. Is it to be run on the PC or the phone. What is the way of installing it.
Thanks.
Ups, sorry for not being clear enough...
An apk is an android installable file.
In the following thread you will find a link to the apk itself (for manual install) and a link to the android market for automated install.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1092451
The only downside is that this app needs root to extract the unlock code. To root your device you need to follow the instructions on this other thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056334
Best Regards
Astrakhan said:
Ups, sorry for not being clear enough...
An apk is an android installable file.
In the following thread you will find a link to the apk itself (for manual install) and a link to the android market for automated install.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1092451
The only downside is that this app needs root to extract the unlock code. To root your device you need to follow the instructions on this other thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056334
Best Regards
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Thanks,
So theoretically if i gain root access to the phone and run the attached APK file , it will possibly find out the unlock code for the mobile.
This unlock code would be SIM dependent (depending on which service provider's SIM i have inserted) or the handset specific, meaning that once the handset is unlocked it would accept virtually any service provider's SIM worldwide.
Thanks for the information.
The code is device specific, and will block any sim not being from your provider.
If you gain root access ,which is pretty straightforward with the guides available here in the forum and run that app you will get your unlock code.
Depending on the carrier you may even get an unlocked device. O2 seems to be giving both locked and unlocked phones.
Cheers!
Astrakhan said:
The code is device specific, and will block any sim not being from your provider.
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From the above statement, I am a bit confused. Does it mean it will not block any SIM from any service provider.
I intend to buy a locked set from UK (which is usually when you buy a handset with contract) and unlock it to use elsewhere in world. The reason is obvious cost benefit which you get when buying a set with contract.
Is it possible via using this method.
Thanks.
What I wanted to say is that the unlock code does only depend on the device, not on the sim card you insert into the phone.
The sim lock, which that code removes, blocks any sims from providers other than your own.
You will be able to remove the sim lock with that app. The app will give you the unlock code you need.
On top of that, some of the O2 handsets that you buy subsidized are not sim locked (some are, some aren't) so, if you buy the phone from them on contract you may be lucky and get a sim free phone.
Best Regards.
Like wise some PAYG O2 are unlocked .
jje
Odia's method worked fine for me and I learnt a lot about the phone by rooting - I'm unlocked and happy
sahajesh said:
Odia's method worked fine for me and I learnt a lot about the phone by rooting - I'm unlocked and happy
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Alright, guess i would give it a try too.
Just would appreciate if you can guide with the following :
1. Does the phone needs to be in the home network (with the original operator SIM) in order to perform the rooting and install the APK file to get the unlock code.
2. Can we insert any other operator's SIM (which would be locked ofcourse) in the handset which may or may not be in the same country/network and still be able to access the phone main menu or screen to perform the rooting and hence unlocking activity.
3. How to install and run the APK file after rooting the device ( i see there already are other guides about how to perform rooting).
Thanks.
Does this app actually work for unlocking?
http://www.knowyourmobile.com/blog/903802/free_samsung_galaxy_s2_unlock_app_released.html
I'm a little hesitant to try it since I don't want to brick the phone.
jeffiphone said:
Does this app actually work for unlocking?
http://www.knowyourmobile.com/blog/903802/free_samsung_galaxy_s2_unlock_app_released.html
I'm a little hesitant to try it since I don't want to brick the phone.
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It's difficult to brick a phone with the unlock process because it's not something that can "just be done" to a phone. You generally run an app that gives you an unlock code. You then insert a SIM that shouldn't work, due to SIM locking, and it asks for the code.
This app works...
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.helroz.galaxysunlock
Archer said:
It's difficult to brick a phone with the unlock process because it's not something that can "just be done" to a phone. You generally run an app that gives you an unlock code. You then insert a SIM that shouldn't work, due to SIM locking, and it asks for the code.
This app works...
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.helroz.galaxysunlock
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I thought that if you entered an incorrect unlock code several times that it would screw the phone up, and in the article it mentions that if you run the app more than once it may "freeze" your phone.
Make sure you back your efs up before you try to unlock. Just in case.
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HyperEscape said:
Alright, guess i would give it a try too.
Just would appreciate if you can guide with the following :
1. Does the phone needs to be in the home network (with the original operator SIM) in order to perform the rooting and install the APK file to get the unlock code.
2. Can we insert any other operator's SIM (which would be locked ofcourse) in the handset which may or may not be in the same country/network and still be able to access the phone main menu or screen to perform the rooting and hence unlocking activity.
3. How to install and run the APK file after rooting the device ( i see there already are other guides about how to perform rooting).
Thanks.
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1. No
2. Can be done without any SIM
3. Install Chainfire's APK from Market
jeffiphone said:
I'm a little hesitant to try it since I don't want to brick the phone.
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Its impossible for Chainfire's APK to brick the phone, it does not make any writes only reads, this is of course the same for my manual method.
If you are rooted running the MIUI ROM and unlock the phone with this app will the phone still be unlocked if you flash a stock ROM back onto the phone?
Thanks
jeffiphone said:
If you are rooted running the MIUI ROM and unlock the phone with this app will the phone still be unlocked if you flash a stock ROM back onto the phone?
Thanks
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The unlock is permanent, the only way your phone would be re-locked would be by restoring your EFS which was locked.
Steps i have done :
- Root phone.
- Backup EFS with "EFS Pro" (just in case)
- SGS2 SIM unlock code finder
And done ... all operators unlocked.
Hello,
i have a problem with my I9100G. It has the known IMEI 004999010640000. I want to repair the IMEI back to the original one.
Who can help me with that via teamviewer. The phone also always ask for a network unlock code when the pin of the simcard is entered.
The phone is/was a free one which acceped all cards. But now after the crash it do not accept any card without asking for a network unlock code.
If someone can help me it would be great.
I can also make a payment via paypal if someone help me with success.
bladethesoldier said:
Hello,
i have a problem with my I9100G. It has the known IMEI 004999010640000. I want to repair the IMEI back to the original one.
Who can help me with that via teamviewer. The phone also always ask for a network unlock code when the pin of the simcard is entered.
The phone is/was a free one which acceped all cards. But now after the crash it do not accept any card without asking for a network unlock code.
If someone can help me it would be great.
I can also make a payment via paypal if someone help me with success.
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First of all, never ever give an IMEI over the Internet, especially your true one. It is enough to mention that your IMEI has been modified. IMEIs can be stolen and in some countries there is a blacklist of them and you risk getting fined or, in some instances, prison.
Now, what ROM are you on? Usually IMEI corruption takes place when you flash custom ROMs. What you should try is flash a stock ROM on your phone. I know my brother has had the issue on his I9000 and he managed to bring back the IMEI by flashing a stock ROM.
If you have a backup of your /efs folder you should restore that. If not, for future reference, you should use Root Explorer or any other file system explorer to backup your folder and have it ready in case **** happens.
Some Kernels, including Siyah Kernel back the folder automatically.
Darkmind1 said:
First of all, never ever give an IMEI over the Internet, especially your true one. It is enough to mention that your IMEI has been modified. IMEIs can be stolen and in some countries there is a blacklist of them and you risk getting fined or, in some instances, prison.
Now, what ROM are you on? Usually IMEI corruption takes place when you flash custom ROMs. What you should try is flash a stock ROM on your phone. I know my brother has had the issue on his I9000 and he managed to bring back the IMEI by flashing a stock ROM.
If you have a backup of your /efs folder you should restore that. If not, for future reference, you should use Root Explorer or any other file system explorer to backup your folder and have it ready in case **** happens.
Some Kernels, including Siyah Kernel back the folder automatically.
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I know that this imei is a developer one. I have bought this phone over the internet i didn´t briked the imei. I have flashed back to several original roms, but no luck,
Z3X box..
Sent from my GT-I9100P using Tapatalk 2
Trying stock rom works
I had the same issue i unstalled back the stock rom and bam!! i got my original imei back :good:
So I accidently have locked myself out of my phone by changing my number to another network and thinking I could still use my current SIM in my phone until I got it unlocked.
I haven't been able to send or receive texts or anything for around 3 days now.
The place online I was getting it unlocked at said there was a delay with Samsung so they refunded me.
I tried the unlock apps but they don't work.
In GalaxSim, it says my phone is unlocked by when I try another SIM it doesn't work.
In the FAQ it says this could be a second SIM lock by the service provider, and to fix it I have to flash a full unbranded Samsung ROM.
I was wondering how I do this?
I'm on Cyanogen 10 and I currently have Jellybean on my device but I'm not too sure on what I have to do to flash to this ROM and if it will erase my data?
Thanks for any help!
AndyOHart said:
So I accidently have locked myself out of my phone by changing my number to another network and thinking I could still use my current SIM in my phone until I got it unlocked.
I haven't been able to send or receive texts or anything for around 3 days now.
The place online I was getting it unlocked at said there was a delay with Samsung so they refunded me.
I tried the unlock apps but they don't work.
In GalaxSim, it says my phone is unlocked by when I try another SIM it doesn't work.
In the FAQ it says this could be a second SIM lock by the service provider, and to fix it I have to flash a full unbranded Samsung ROM.
I was wondering how I do this?
I'm on Cyanogen 10 and I currently have Jellybean on my device but I'm not too sure on what I have to do to flash to this ROM and if it will erase my data?
Thanks for any help!
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Plenty of topics on how to sim unlock and flash stock roms, go read them.
TheATHEiST said:
Plenty of topics on how to sim unlock and flash stock roms, go read them.
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Any chance you could link me on a good up to date guide? I don't want to brick my phone or anything, I thought I would have been on a Stock ROM since I'm on Jellybean now.
AndyOHart said:
Any chance you could link me on a good up to date guide? I don't want to brick my phone or anything, I thought I would have been on a Stock ROM since I'm on Jellybean now.
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CM10/jellybean is not a "stock" rom. CM10 is a "AOSP" based rom.
Stock rom refers to your devices/carriers default rom, ie Samsung based rom. Get your needed rom from sammobile.com
Flashing Guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
If you want to unlock your device use the search there is plenty of topics if you use keywords like "sim unlock" etc.
Oh so I have to reset my phone pretty much? Can I go back to Cyanogen 10 after I get the stock ROM?
AndyOHart said:
Oh so I have to reset my phone pretty much? Can I go back to Cyanogen 10 after I get the stock ROM?
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I didnt say you have to do anything however you may have compatibility issues unlocking sim so would probably best to go back to stock.
Yes, you can go back and forth to any rom you want.
Flash stock rom via odin (download mode)
Flash Siyah kernel (again in download mode)
Reboot into recovery and wipe data/factory reset.
Boot Android and use sim unlock etc.
Reboot into recovery and flash whatever rom you like.
Thanks for that, I went onto that site you mentioned, sammobile.com and I chose to do their unlock method with SRS, it was only 15 euro so I'll see if it fixes it!
Thanks
AndyOHart said:
Thanks for that, I went onto that site you mentioned, sammobile.com and I chose to do their unlock method with SRS, it was only 15 euro so I'll see if it fixes it!
Thanks
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Are you crazy?
There is plenty of ways to do it yourself for FREE if you would just stop been lazy and use search button.
Obviously I'm wasting my time, waste your money.
1) Get Mobile Odin Pro for 3 euro and download this Unbranded Stock ROM:
http://www.sammobile.com/2012/11/15/i9100xxlsj-%E2%80%93-galaxy-s-ii-android-4-1-2-jelly-bean-test-firmware/
2) Read Mobile Odin thread by chainfire:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347899
3) Flash the downloaded ROM following the guide above.
4) Check if your network still locked, If it is check this thread out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2070375
5) Tell us how you did.
When I try run Mobile Odin it gives me an error about not being able to detect the device. It's not asking for super user privileges either?
your device is not rooted? weren't you in CM 10.1?
What device are you packing? GT-I9100?
I followed everything you said and my phone is still locked. No luck
gastonw said:
your device is not rooted? weren't you in CM 10.1?
What device are you packing? GT-I9100?
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It was rooted but then I did a root checker and it said it wasn't, must of lost it after changing to CM 10 I think.
I downloaded some auto rooter and that rooted the phone for me. Then I followed your instructions and now I'm freshly formatted but still not working. Tried all the unlocker tools again and still doesn't work. GalaxUnlock says I'm already unlocked so it must be a second network lock.
But in his instructions he says that flashing to a stock Samsung ROM fixes it, but I thought that's what I just done.
sure you don't have an IMEI issue? You did back EFS folder before you flashed for the first time right?
check you IMEI by dialing *#06# and see if it matches the imei number sticked below the battery.
gastonw said:
sure you don't have an IMEI issue? You did back EFS folder before you flashed for the first time right?
check you IMEI by dialing *#06# and see if it matches the imei number sticked below the battery.
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IMEI matches the one that I had before I started trying all this and matches the one behind the battery.
In the Galaxy Unlocker app I backed up the EFS files when it asked me tther than that I haven't touched them really. Any recommendations? I've tryed pretty much everything I have seen.
I'm searching for the network info key-in code, for you to see what's locked and what's not. Can't seem to find it tho.
Do you have another carrier sim card to put in & see if it asks for an unlocking code?
gastonw said:
I'm searching for the network info key-in code, for you to see what's locked and what's not. Can't seem to find it tho.
Do you have another carrier sim card to put in & see if it asks for an unlocking code?
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I currently have my Meteor sim card in the phone, that's the company I was with for years.
The phone lets me browse and use apps and stuff when this sim card is in it.
I have another sim card for 48 who I am changing to, which asks for the unlock code.
Before with GalaxSim Unlock, it said I was already unlocked. I downloaded an old version now everything says undefined, and said it can't read the nv data, however I am nearly positive I have backups of this as I saw them on the card.
Galaxy S2 SIM Unlock just gives me an unlock code of 00000000 which doesn't work and Galaxy S Unlock doesn't work either, altough it says it does
AndyOHart said:
I currently have my Meteor sim card in the phone, that's the company I was with for years.
The phone lets me browse and use apps and stuff when this sim card is in it.
I have another sim card for 48 who I am changing to, which asks for the unlock code.
Before with GalaxSim Unlock, it said I was already unlocked. I downloaded an old version now everything says undefined, and said it can't read the nv data, however I am nearly positive I have backups of this as I saw them on the card.
Galaxy S2 SIM Unlock just gives me an unlock code of 00000000 which doesn't work and Galaxy S Unlock doesn't work either, altough it says it does
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Well, now we know that you are indeed locked, thats good.
busybox installed on your device?
if yes, try installing another version (older/newer) once downloaded install it and keep it working in the background, then run the unlocking apps again
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or try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1360174
you could also restore the EFS folder and see what's up.
gastonw said:
Well, now we know that you are indeed locked, thats good.
busybox installed on your device?
if yes, try installing another version (older/newer) once downloaded install it and keep it working in the background, then run the unlocking apps again
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or try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1360174
you could also restore the EFS folder and see what's up.
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I have Busybox installed, but I have two versions, BusyBox free and BusyBox installer, don't know if it matters that I have the two of them.
I have went to a much lower version of it but GalaxSim Unlock still says it can't read nv data.
I tried that program also and it says my Video card isn't supported :S
And hit the restore button in Galaxy S 2 Unlock and GS2_Repair so I presume it got restored. Where should the efs folder be located so I can double check?
AndyOHart said:
I have Busybox installed, but I have two versions, BusyBox free and BusyBox installer, don't know if it matters that I have the two of them.
I have went to a much lower version of it but GalaxSim Unlock still says it can't read nv data.
I tried that program also and it says my Video card isn't supported :S
And hit the restore button in Galaxy S 2 Unlock and GS2_Repair so I presume it got restored. Where should the efs folder be located so I can double check?
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I also got 2 busybox (free 8.9.7 & installer 4.1).
GalaxSim Unlock should have a restore button, dunno the location of the back up, but the EFS folder should be in the data folder, u'll need a root explorer to get to it.
I upgraded to Jelly Bean Spain, and the device has been locked.
It asks for a SIM Lock code and I cant use the phone to make calls anymore.
Please please help me.
agonn said:
Problem solved.
I rooted the phone, downloaded Galaxy S Unlock and GalaxSim Unlock apps.
Used the Galaxy S Unlock to backup the efs folder, and than used Galaxim to unlock the device. Rebooted and it's all good.
Thank you XDA.
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should have read around you upgraded....
try this app.
I used this BEFORE i upgraded and it worked.
(2nd try)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...SwxLDEsImNvbS5zcG9ja3kuZ2FsYXhzaW11bmxvY2siXQ..
(micro transaction of $2? to unlock, worth it, it will check your device first whether it unlockable or not before asking you to pay)
Problem solved.
I rooted the phone, downloaded Galaxy S Unlock and GalaxSim Unlock apps.
Used the Galaxy S Unlock to backup the efs folder, and than used Galaxim to unlock the device. Rebooted and it's all good.
Thank you XDA.
Hi,
I used Android 4.1.2 and CM10.1 - on Samsung Galaxy S II model I9100.
During a phone conversation it was hanged up, and the phone could not connect to the network anymore.
I got an error when tried to manually search for network operator, which lead me, after a research in the net, to find out that the IMEI of the phone is empty. I see also that the Baseband version is 'unknown'.
I have a backup of the efs folder and tried to restore it by manual overwrite it - with no success.
I also followed the guide to recover manually the IMEI from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264021 with no success.
I tried to get back to a backup of the original ROM I used before (this time using ODIN), and now I get NULL/NULL in the IMEI and I still get Baseband 'unknown'.
Also re-installing the radio did not help. now when looking for network operator the error is different - now it is telling me that there is no SIM card.
the NULl/NULL IMEI and Baseband version is 'unknown' are still here and I still can't connect to the network.
last input: after 2 days of phone being unused - it suddenly got back to work, the original IMEI got back in, and it connected to the network. this happened without me doing anything, and it held for half a day, then the phone got back to the non-functioning mode as described above, again in the middle of a phone conversation.
I am out of new ideas, all related threads in here did not help.
Can anybody help ?
Does anybody know the reason for this issue?
Can tell what is the thing that is probably corrupted, and in case that the problem is with the files in efs folder - why doesn't a restore of the efs folder (including chown for nv_data.bin to user radio) did not help?
Thanks !
-- Amit.
amita74 said:
Hi,
I used Android 4.1.2 and CM10.1 - on Samsung Galaxy S II model I9100.
During a phone conversation it was hanged up, and the phone could not connect to the network anymore.
I got an error when tried to manually search for network operator, which lead me, after a research in the net, to find out that the IMEI of the phone is empty. I see also that the Baseband version is 'unknown'.
I have a backup of the efs folder and tried to restore it by manual overwrite it - with no success.
I also followed the guide to recover manually the IMEI from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264021 with no success.
I tried to get back to a backup of the original ROM I used before (this time using ODIN), and now I get NULL/NULL in the IMEI and I still get Baseband 'unknown'.
Also re-installing the radio did not help. now when looking for network operator the error is different - now it is telling me that there is no SIM card.
the NULl/NULL IMEI and Baseband version is 'unknown' are still here and I still can't connect to the network.
last input: after 2 days of phone being unused - it suddenly got back to work, the original IMEI got back in, and it connected to the network. this happened without me doing anything, and it held for half a day, then the phone got back to the non-functioning mode as described above, again in the middle of a phone conversation.
I am out of new ideas, all related threads in here did not help.
Can anybody help ?
Does anybody know the reason for this issue?
Can tell what is the thing that is probably corrupted, and in case that the problem is with the files in efs folder - why doesn't a restore of the efs folder (including chown for nv_data.bin to user radio) did not help?
Thanks !
-- Amit.
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EFS is corrupt.This was a bomb waiting to explode.I suggest you to go back to stock JB 4.1.2 ROM (see my signature),and flash Apolo kernel.Go to recovery and restore backup.Do not overwrite it manually.Do it in Recovery.
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GamingDj said:
EFS is corrupt.This was a bomb waiting to explode.I suggest you to go back to stock JB 4.1.2 ROM (see my signature),and flash Apolo kernel.Go to recovery and restore backup.Do not overwrite it manually.Do it in Recovery.
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Hi GamingDj,
First thanks for the reply.
I want to add more inputs and few questions:
Right now, after more then another day that the phone was not functioning - it got back to operate again, and again, without me doing anything that will cause that to happen.
During the last time that it happened, this held the pone in a working state for about half a day until it hanged up on me during a phone conversation I had - and the phone stopped working again, so I am not very optimistic about the phone getting back to work for good right now....
I have a bit more data that I forgot to mention before:
1. About a day before this problem happened, Avast anti virus offered me to update the Avast Anti theft software, this required root access and I don't know if it has something with the reported problem or not.
2. The efs folder was "handled" by GalaxSim Unlock, after the phone got locked due to official upgrade to JB. Originaly this was an O2 locked phone, then it was unlocked with a code, but due to the upgrade to JB it got SIM locked again and the codes did not work anymore, which caused me to use the GalaxSim Unlock application - that indeed unlocked my phone. I know that the GalaxSim Unlock application changed some data in the nv_data.bin in efs folder, but after it unlocked my phone it was working fine for about a month or more, so I can't tell that this is the cause for the suspected corruption in the efs folder.
I have both backup of the efs folder before and after the unlock operation by GalaxSim unlock application.
Can you explain in more details:
1. Why you suggest to flush Apolo kernel? is it in order to have the phone rooted? can you give a link for this kernel?
2. Restore backup from where? should I have a backup file that you point to? not sure what backups I have that may have data that I don't already use.
3. Does the new data help with debugging this issue?
Thanks again.
-- Amit.
amita74 said:
Hi GamingDj,
First thanks for the reply.
I want to add more inputs and few questions:
Right now, after more then another day that the phone was not functioning - it got back to operate again, and again, without me doing anything that will cause that to happen.
During the last time that it happened, this held the pone in a working state for about half a day until it hanged up on me during a phone conversation I had - and the phone stopped working again, so I am not very optimistic about the phone getting back to work for good right now....
I have a bit more data that I forgot to mention before:
1. About a day before this problem happened, Avast anti virus offered me to update the Avast Anti theft software, this required root access and I don't know if it has something with the reported problem or not.
2. The efs folder was "handled" by GalaxSim Unlock, after the phone got locked due to official upgrade to JB. Originaly this was an O2 locked phone, then it was unlocked with a code, but due to the upgrade to JB it got SIM locked again and the codes did not work anymore, which caused me to use the GalaxSim Unlock application - that indeed unlocked my phone. I know that the GalaxSim Unlock application changed some data in the nv_data.bin in efs folder, but after it unlocked my phone it was working fine for about a month or more, so I can't tell that this is the cause for the suspected corruption in the efs folder.
I have both backup of the efs folder before and after the unlock operation by GalaxSim unlock application.
Can you explain in more details:
1. Why you suggest to flush Apolo kernel? is it in order to have the phone rooted? can you give a link for this kernel?
2. Restore backup from where? should I have a backup file that you point to? not sure what backups I have that may have data that I don't already use.
3. Does the new data help with debugging this issue?
Thanks again.
-- Amit.
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Follow my guide to flash ICS official.Then root and sim Unlock it(if needed).Then flash Apolo kernel via Recovery.In apolo kernel Recovery go to EFS menu,and click restore.Now restore your backup.
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GamingDj said:
Follow my guide to flash ICS official.Then root and sim Unlock it(if needed).Then flash Apolo kernel via Recovery.In apolo kernel Recovery go to EFS menu,and click restore.Now restore your backup.
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Hi,
Just want to update that its been about a week that the phone works without me doing anything, therefore not proceeding with the recovery process you suggested.
I will update if the problem will be back.
Thanks.