Greetings, I need your two cents about the following.
I own a Samsung Galaxy SIII I9300 for a year now. Throughout time I only used sammobile ROMS that I flashed with the well known Odin.
I rooted it several times with the CF-Root SGS3-v.6.3, developed by master Chainfire.
Fact: One of these fine days I woke up with no voice service. I got all kind of IMEI and messages: null/null, or the 0049 generic IMEI, no SIM, inserted valid SIM.
Question: Giving the aforementioned tools I ask: is it possible to lose IMEI using the tools I used? Maybe a faulty ROM would cause this?
I'm really puzzled.
Much appreciated in advance by your insights.
Alex
Xaninha said:
Greetings, I need your two cents about the following.
I own a Samsung Galaxy SIII I9300 for a year now. Throughout time I only used sammobile ROMS that I flashed with the well known Odin.
I rooted it several times with the CF-Root SGS3-v.6.3, developed by master Chainfire.
Fact: One of these fine days I woke up with no voice service. I got all kind of IMEI and messages: null/null, or the 0049 generic IMEI, no SIM, inserted valid SIM.
Question: Giving the aforementioned tools I ask: is it possible to lose IMEI using the tools I used? Maybe a faulty ROM would cause this?
I'm really puzzled.
Much appreciated in advance by your insights.
Alex
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I suppose it could happen if something goes wrong as mentioned by a lot of other users as well. Did you have a look here?
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Hello XDA members,
I have a big problem with my SGS2!
If i try to run my SGS2 with my SIM (Telekom) then i do not have reception,
but if iam nearly 800meters in front of a send masts, I've got reception. Oô
If i took my old MobilePhone (Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10) i works fine, I took any other Mobilephones/Smartphones it works fine.
If i try to use SIM-cards from other Providers in my SGS2 like Vodafone, O2, Alditalk, it works fine. (But WHY not with MY SIM???)
So i tried to do a Firmware Update on Android 4.0.3, Hydrogen Kernel and new Baseband Versions, NOTHINK Works :/
After this I go to Telekom (i've not buyed there my SGS2, i've bought it from a friend, but he can use it normaly) and described the same,
so I've got 6 different versions of a SIM - Card, like 1,8V and 3,3V variants, NOTHING works! -.-
After this, i tried to ROOT my MobilePhone, but any attempt be unsuccessful.
Nowadays I tryed the Special "Telekom" Android Version (2.3.6) of the SGS2, unsuccessful.
Does any of you might have an idea what I could do?
I hope you have some ideas!
best regards
Cr4nK_3r
[PS: Sorry for my baad English!!!! ]
Hmm.. probably not the best option, but... change your operator but maintain the same number ?
If other sim cards work then there should be the problem with the Telekom one!
Cr4nK_3r said:
Hello XDA members,
I have a big problem with my SGS2!
If i try to run my SGS2 with my SIM (Telekom) then i do not have reception,
but if iam nearly 800meters in front of a send masts,
One wrong modem/baseband change it .
Two network settings not entered correctly .
If i try to use SIM-cards from other Providers in my SGS2 like Vodafone, O2, Alditalk, it works fine. (But WHY not with MY SIM???)
Damaged Sim ask for replacement sim .
So i tried to do a Firmware Update on Android 4.0.3, Hydrogen Kernel and new Baseband Versions,
WHY ???
Does any of you might have an idea what I could do?
Sell it or read the faqs and guides posted here and flash a stock rom .
Add to that phone needs a service repair .
jje
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first of all, check your EFS. It might crashed before u do anything else as its a possible root of problem. Dial *#06# and does it show your IMEI? Then go to settings and about phone, does it show what baseband you are on? If no imei or baseband unknown, your EFS is broken.
After checking the EFS issue, then u may proceed on thinking bout other solutions to it. Just confirm it first
Hi guys. I got my Samsung Galaxy SII on a T-Mobile contract when it first came out. Unfortunately I got into a bit of a dispute with them and left, and am therefore unable to get my unlock code.
So I rooted my phone and unlocked it and the phone worked fine for a few months. Then all of a sudden I lost my signal EVERYWHERE.
So I tried messing around installing a few roms trying to get my phone's signal back. And may have possibly corrupted my EFS also.
I know (using various guides) how to get my EFS and everything back. However I have no idea which rom to choose.
My phone came from T-Mobile, but I am now on a Three contract. So which carrier do I select when getting the stock rom?
Also CSC? Modem? There are several variants of the stock rom it seems and I have no idea which one to pick!
Sorry if I have missed something, this is my first post. I scoured the website for a good 20mins and couldn't find anything that would help with my particular problem.
Info:
Current Network: 3
Country: UK
Phone: Galaxy S2 I9100
Thanks in advance.
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Hi guys. I got my Samsung Galaxy SII on a T-Mobile contract when it first came out. Unfortunately I got into a bit of a dispute with them and left, and am therefore unable to get my unlock code.
So I rooted my phone and unlocked it and the phone worked fine for a few months. Then all of a sudden I lost my signal EVERYWHERE.
So I tried messing around installing a few roms trying to get my phone's signal back. And may have possibly corrupted my EFS also.
I know (using various guides) how to get my EFS and everything back. However I have no idea which rom to choose.
My phone came from T-Mobile, but I am now on a Three contract. So which carrier do I select when getting the stock rom?
Also CSC? Modem? There are several variants of the stock rom it seems and I have no idea which one to pick!
Sorry if I have missed something, this is my first post. I scoured the website for a good 20mins and couldn't find anything that would help with my particular problem.
Info:
Current Network: 3
Country: UK
Phone: Galaxy S2 I9100
Thanks in advance.
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Try looking ur T mobile stock rom HERE
elim_garak said:
Hi guys. I got my Samsung Galaxy SII on a T-Mobile contract when it first came out. Unfortunately I got into a bit of a dispute with them and left, and am therefore unable to get my unlock code.
So I rooted my phone and unlocked it and the phone worked fine for a few months. Then all of a sudden I lost my signal EVERYWHERE.
So I tried messing around installing a few roms trying to get my phone's signal back. And may have possibly corrupted my EFS also.
I know (using various guides) how to get my EFS and everything back. However I have no idea which rom to choose.
My phone came from T-Mobile, but I am now on a Three contract. So which carrier do I select when getting the stock rom?
Also CSC? Modem? There are several variants of the stock rom it seems and I have no idea which one to pick!
Sorry if I have missed something, this is my first post. I scoured the website for a good 20mins and couldn't find anything that would help with my particular problem.
Info:
Current Network: 3
Country: UK
Phone: Galaxy S2 I9100
Thanks in advance.
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You can get it from here also
Hi guys, just thought I'd update.
Luckily I remembered one of my family has the exact same phone that was on the same contract. So I typed in *#1234# and boom, I had the correct PDA, PHONE and CSC.
Thanks for the links also. Really helped
First of all, I'm from China, my English is not very well, maybe you can't understand what I'm saying. I'm so sorry to my college English teacher that I haven't learn hard in his class.
Now let's entering the title：
I have a SAMSUNG Exhilarate(SGH-I577 AT&T) which my sister bring back from NewYork, and I want it to use my Chinamobile SIM card, and there comes the problem. When I insert my Chinamobile SIM card into the phone, it needs me to input "sim network unlock pin" ,but I don't have this number.
First what I'm thinking is to flash a rom, but this phone model doesn't released in China, I've been searched for 2 days, and finally find it's rom in this forum, I've downloaded two roms
[ROM][OFFICIAL] CarbonRom for the Exhilarate(i577) [NIGHTLIES]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2458690&highlight=i577
[ROM][DEV][WIP][UNOFFICIAL][SlimBean 4.3 for the Samsung i577 Exhilarate][Meticulus]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2438192&highlight=i577
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I've been successfully flashing both of them, but when I insert my Chinamobile SIM card, it all needs to input "sim network unlock pin" :crying:
I searched whole day to find a way to unlock this, I've tried Samsung Galaxy S Unlock Tool, it doesn't work. Someone said there is a nv_data.bin file in the system, but I haven't found it even by using ReExplorer. Then I find Samsung tool and installed in my computer, but it doesn't work, does this software need to purchase?
So anybody call tell me how to unlock my phone, Is there any expert, proficient, mybe god can help me, Can someone give me a detailed description how to do this,
you can reply to this thread or send me an email:[email protected]
I'll give you my best regard.
dragon_KO said:
First of all, I'm from China, my English is not very well, maybe you can't understand what I'm saying. I'm so sorry to my college English teacher that I haven't learn hard in his class.
Now let's entering the title：
I have a SAMSUNG Exhilarate(SGH-I577 AT&T) which my sister bring back from NewYork, and I want it to use my Chinamobile SIM card, and there comes the problem. When I insert my Chinamobile SIM card into the phone, it needs me to input "sim network unlock pin" ,but I don't have this number.
First what I'm thinking is to flash a rom, but this phone model doesn't released in China, I've been searched for 2 days, and finally find it's rom in this forum, I've downloaded two roms
I've been successfully flashing both of them, but when I insert my Chinamobile SIM card, it all needs to input "sim network unlock pin" :crying:
I searched whole day to find a way to unlock this, I've tried Samsung Galaxy S Unlock Tool, it doesn't work. Someone said there is a nv_data.bin file in the system, but I haven't found it even by using ReExplorer. Then I find Samsung tool and installed in my computer, but it doesn't work, does this software need to purchase?
So anybody call tell me how to unlock my phone, Is there any expert, proficient, mybe god can help me, Can someone give me a detailed description how to do this,
you can reply to this thread or send me an email:[email protected]
I'll give you my best regard.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44496722
Same procedure like for i769 aka blaze 4g,you must flash 4.0.4 ics rom then uvle1 modem,after that follow
steps from page above
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kew1701 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44496722
Same procedure like for i769 aka blaze 4g,you must flash 4.0.4 ics rom then uvle1 modem,after that follow
steps from page above
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Is there a link for 4.0.4 flash and uvle1 rom for model I577????
Unlock i577 with UCLD2 used in i727 and *#197328640#
ocarela said:
Is there a link for 4.0.4 flash and uvle1 rom for model I577????
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My father always says that I keep learning from the forums and I never write anything. Well now something discovered by me. At least I believe so after browsing Internet for several hours.
I read the above recomendation of "kew1701" about flashing a modem of the t989 to the i577, and I thought: That will probably brick my i577 because the i577 is LTE and the t989 don't. It worked for the t769 because the t769 is not LTE either. And both the t989 and the t769 are for T-Mobile.
So I decided to give the try on my i577 with the modem I use to unlock the i727, the UCLD2. I assured my i577 was on ICS 4.0.4 and installed the modem with TWRP.
I originally downloaded that modem from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2029650
(I thank that thread).
Followed the *#197328640# steps and it worked like a charm! Unlocked!. IMEI intact and all working. Now probably will flash back a i577 stock firmware, if I find it.
(My phone was on 4.0.4 UCLH3)
Enjoy.
Nice
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I577 using Tapatalk
Hi. A old newbie here with a big problem, not solved by a lot of time lapsed, forum topics etc..
I have a SGS I9300.. Just got it a few weeks ago (2nd hand). Everything was fine, battery drains fast but doesn't matter now.
It had an modified TouchWiz rom which after a wipe data/cache still had SuperSU and I didn't like it.
I had a old stock ROM in my PC (from my old I9300, which worked fine 1 year ago, 4.3 Romania -Orange). I flashed it through ODIN but the problem is that I have signal bars, I can choose between HSDPA/GSM connections, I can register to any network but in my carrier it says The selected Network (RO ORANGE) is not disponible or smth like that.
I went to a GSM Service, they made it work but I didn't like that modified ROM, I want a Full Official Stock TouchWiz ROM for my old S3.
I paid a lot, I don't want to go once again to repair it. IMEI and S/N are good. When I received it from Service, it had USB Debugging ON. I think Z3X will solve this but I think it's not free to register..
Hi
Thanks for writing to us at XDA Assist. Please standby while we have your thread/question moved to the appropriate sub-forum for your device.
For future reference you can find your device sub-forum here (bookmark/subscribe this):
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Within that section you will find a dedicated q&a sub-forum (this is where your thread is going to be moved to):
Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
Good luck!
Sounds like your phone has modified/damaged efs and must have patched modem and kernel to use a stock firmware.
Take it back to the GSM Service and ask them to repair the efs properly, so it works on 4.3 without patches.
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Sounds like your phone has modified/damaged efs and must have patched modem and kernel to use a stock firmware.
Take it back to the GSM Service and ask them to repair the efs properly, so it works on 4.3 without patches.
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Hm, I tried a lot of things to repair it, but I did worse. The IMEI became generic (0049), the S/N was modified.
After a lot of time lost, looking on XDA, YouTube, trying to repair it... I found that the only viable solution was to go with it at a GSM Service. You can't modify or repair your IMEI without a box (z3x). I finally managed to fix it for just 9$ ( I was thinking to buy a new motherboard -> 50$ )
Thanks for your reply
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Hm, I tried a lot of things to repair it, but I did worse. The IMEI became generic (0049), the S/N was modified.
After a lot of time lost, looking on XDA, YouTube, trying to repair it... I found that the only viable solution was to go with it at a GSM Service. You can't modify or repair your IMEI without a box (z3x). I finally managed to fix it for just 9$ ( I was thinking to buy a new motherboard -> 50$ )
Thanks for your reply
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I have the same problem. The IMEI and SN are good, but I can't call. I was on CM11 before and then I put phone accidentally in flight mode and flashed Blekota v11. Was not able to make calls anymore. Then I used ODIN to flash back to a Stock rom what I wanted to do in the first place. But still no change. Do I need to flash a different Baseband version?
Please help me, what can I do?
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I have the same problem. The IMEI and SN are good, but I can't call. I was on CM11 before and then I put phone accidentally in flight mode and flashed Blekota v11. Was not able to make calls anymore. Then I used ODIN to flash back to a Stock rom what I wanted to do in the first place. But still no change. Do I need to flash a different Baseband version?
Please help me, what can I do?
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Try flashing a patched modem and kernel from here >> https://drive.google.com/folderview...sharing&tid=0B6MIUd7HJudAbU5YaGkzOUowMG8#list <<
Sputnik. said:
I have the same problem. The IMEI and SN are good, but I can't call. I was on CM11 before and then I put phone accidentally in flight mode and flashed Blekota v11. Was not able to make calls anymore. Then I used ODIN to flash back to a Stock rom what I wanted to do in the first place. But still no change. Do I need to flash a different Baseband version?
Please help me, what can I do?
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Yes you can flash different modems, a lot of people solved the problem with XXEMG4 modem, but in my case.. Nothing seemed to work.
I have again the same problem, IMEI and S/N are good, Emergency calls only. I think i have EFS V1 but my rom is fully working with EFS V2.
You should better go to a GSM Service and see what you can do with yours, don't try because you can lose your IMEI and S/N and then the single solution is to repair N/V data IMEI and S/N with Z3X box at a service.
Thanks, it worked with the patched modem and kernel. I used this procedure: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/help/guide-emergency-calls-problem-siii-i9300-t2752541
Hi to all guys! (i'm italian...so sorry in advance for my bad english )
i'll tell you all the story before explain the problem.
One of my friends, give me this phone... i don't know the "Story" of the phone, but he told to me, that it wasn't stolen or anything like that.
Anyway the phone got 3 problems:
1)Battery cold (i got another one - solved)
2)Usb connector damaged (re-soldered - solved)
3)Network.
When i put my sim, i can see that i have 2/3 bar of signal, but i'm not registred on the network....if i do manually, i got "registred on the network" but it's not.
So i'm asking to you all....
1)A COMPLETE stock rom (PDA- MODEM - CSC) for this i9300 (Italy)
2)(if the problem it's still there after the flash) a good efs from another i9300....so i can replace it.
3) Any other help/suggest would be appreciated
Thanks in advance for the answers (you guys are great....i've solved a lot of problems to a lot of people....i'm a technician)
Keep it up ^^
P.S.
I saw the counter of this phone at 09....so i'm worried about the efs or the modem.
P.S 2
I've checked the IMEI with a pay service and the result was "Clean". So it's officially not blacklisted.
P.S 3
Not important but...I've installed meanwhile Rom: Cyan..11 and arter97 kernel...and i'm playing with it ^^"...still not fix the problem.
Softtm17 said:
So i'm asking to you all....
1)A COMPLETE stock rom (PDA- MODEM - CSC) for this i9300 (Italy)
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Good Evening! I can assist you with these issues!
If you don't mind, Please PM me the Exact Model Number and Serial Number, from the Sticker inside the device, Under the battery. (This will allow me to help you download the Correct Firmware to repair your Device!)
And Number 2 Please download and Install this app onto your device and type the CSC codes! this will tell me your region and Locking.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
I will promplty assist you!!
KaosMaster said:
Good Evening! I can assist you with these issues!
If you don't mind, Please PM me the Exact Model Number and Serial Number, from the Sticker inside the device, Under the battery. (This will allow me to help you download the Correct Firmware to repair your Device!)
And Number 2 Please download and Install this app onto your device and type the CSC codes! this will tell me your region and Locking.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
I will promplty assist you!!
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In the attachment you have the screenshots.
I use here in italy the operator "TIM".....so the firmware it need to be TIM or no brand (ITV).... i actually flashed that one as you can see.
P.S.
For the others....i've noticed (thanks to KaosMaster) that on the back of my phone there is an IMEI....and on the system info there is another....
I think the old owners have changed the IMEI for X reason.....anyway the actual imei is "clean" and not blacklisted.
Anyway the original IMEI (behind the phone) is: 353921057454795
The actual: 356260059752444
I'm no more interested to hide the imei....
i have to know why was changed and if is actually usable the new one (because it's clean) or i'll be forced to use it as spare parts for other s3 and it's a real shame....(i actually have a I9100 T_T)
Softtm17 said:
In the attachment you have the screenshots.
I use here in italy the operator "TIM".....so the firmware it need to be TIM or no brand (ITV).... i actually flashed that one as you can see.
P.S.
For the others....i've noticed (thanks to KaosMaster) that on the back of my phone there is an IMEI....and on the system info there is another....
I think the old owners have changed the IMEI for X reason.....anyway the actual imei is "clean" and not blacklisted.
Anyway the original IMEI (behind the phone) is: 353921057454795
The actual: 356260059752444
I'm no more interested to hide the imei....
i have to know why was changed and if is actually usable the new one (because it's clean) or i'll be forced to use it as spare parts for other s3 and it's a real shame....(i actually have a I9100 T_T)
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Flash Boeffla Kernel. I am also face the problem. After flashing boeffla kernel i got my network back.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/development/kernel-boeffla-kernel-5-2-27-03-2014-t1964572
try this if u dont got the network let me know
sorry for my bad english
This is known problem while your device serial number is corrupted. Best solution is to repair it via Z3X Box and reenter serial number manually. Dirty workaround is flashing modem patched by Ariza and unsecure kernel, in example Boeffla. If you will decide to choose second metod you will be forced to repeat those steps every time you flash a new firmware because your efs will be permanently changed. I suggest box metod, it shouldn't be expensive. In my country it is cost ca. 10 bucks.
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P3110 / I9300 / I9100 / NEXUS 5 / iPAD2
Softtm17 said:
In the attachment you have the screenshots.
I use here in italy the operator "TIM".....so the firmware it need to be TIM or no brand (ITV).... i actually flashed that one as you can see.
P.S.
For the others....i've noticed (thanks to KaosMaster) that on the back of my phone there is an IMEI....and on the system info there is another....
I think the old owners have changed the IMEI for X reason.....anyway the actual imei is "clean" and not blacklisted.
Anyway the original IMEI (behind the phone) is: 353921057454795
The actual: 356260059752444
I'm no more interested to hide the imei....
i have to know why was changed and if is actually usable the new one (because it's clean) or i'll be forced to use it as spare parts for other s3 and it's a real shame....(i actually have a I9100 T_T)
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This could happen if the board was replaced, it would have a different IMEI. The back plastic was replaced, again same thought. Or the imei in the sticker is bad and changed to good from a defective device. Or the worst, it was cloned.
The serial number I asked for thou is not shown in the images. It is blank. Please provide the one off the sticker and let's see where this leads.
Ok in this moment i got again the error of the connector..so i can't charge the phone >_> I have to replace with a new one T_T
So i'll let you know in this few days any kind of update. (I think i can try to install the kernel...i have enough battery)
Anyway on the back there is just one sticker...no other behind that or overlayed...
and the S/N: is that one RF1C83TA9DJ....
If i have other news i'll let you know in short time...
Thanks for everyone for the support until now.
Wait my news ^^ (fu**ing connector...doesn't charge....he know there is a cable put in is a** because if is in standby, the screen turn on....BUT doesn't charge......i love this kind of situation...)
Here are the STOCK ODIN Service Files!!!
Softtm17 said:
The S/N: is that one RF1C83TA9DJ....
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I believe you are using an OLD CSC code that has Changed, Please take notice that these files are DIRECT from Samsung for the Serial Number you provided and covers MULTIPLE CSC values!
Here are the STOCK Files for this "Serial Number":
CSC-VFG_I9300XXUGNH4_I9300VFGGNH2.tar.md5
KaosMaster said:
I believe you are using an OLD CSC code that has Changed, Please take notice that these files are DIRECT from Samsung for the Serial Number you provided and covers MULTIPLE CSC values!
Here are the STOCK Files for this "Serial Number":
CSC-VFG_I9300XXUGNH4_I9300VFGGNH2.tar.md5
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Nothing to do...
I've tried everything.
This complete stock 4.3 with the Boeffla Kernel - Nothing.
Stock 4.3 No brand ITV with the Boeffla kernel - Nothing.
Cyanogenmod 11 Nightly with Boeffla kernel - Nothing.
Wipe/system/devil cache/cache/data on every round....
So the only way is to fix all of it with the Z3X Box... i have to go in a shop (to some of my colleagues) and give to them the phone.....here in italy is expensive this kind of work...50/70$...
Anyway thanks for all your support guys ^^
See you next time (at the next problem )
Greetings from sicily! (You can close the thread) :good:
I sent you a couple messages!! Don't spend the money yet!!