Hello.
I have the Unofficial 4.2.2 Samsung rom on my S3 so I want to install a custom rom the 4.3 cyanogen so this will change my IMEI or not?
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xewier said:
Hello.
I have the Unofficial 4.2.2 Samsung rom on my S3 so I want to install a custom rom the 4.3 cyanogen so this will change my IMEI or not?
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The IMEI is your device's fingerprint number, flashing roms don't change it, unless the rom file is corrupted or some error happens during the flash, what is kind of rare.
You should be able to flash without problems, but don't forget to flash the correct rom version for your device, and to flash GAPPS after flashing the rom.
Hey
In addition I would strongly recommend to back up ur efs..
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How sad that some HIT & RUN people after posting their questions and get their answers quickly never hit that damn THANKS button.
Thank but I updated my 4.1 android to 4.2 and my IMEI changed to 0049...the generic imei
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xewier said:
Thank but I updated my 4.1 android to 4.2 and my IMEI changed to 0049...the generic imei
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that's actually downgrading rather than upgrading. 4.1.2 builds are newer and use a new EFS format but the 4.2.2 builds are older and use older EFS format! so back up your EFS every time before you flash something as already mentioned above. if you face any problems refer to the link under my signature and post there for any queries.
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So I asked a question like three days ago and I think I wasn't very clear
I have a Mexican SG3 and I want to try one of the European Jelly Bean Roms that have been out for weeks but I haven't really understood how does the builds and basebands work on this phone, I used to have an epic 4g touch from Sprint and I was used to only have one kind of baseband because it's an us phone only, but with this one I don't know what all the XX(insert random letters here) builds mean cause my phone has a build number of UBBLG2 and I'm afraid that if I install one of the jelly bean roms my data service will be lost...could someone please tell me how does this work
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since its the international s3, you have no problem.
If you lose your service flash a compatible modem/radio from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1740061
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but if there's no JB modem for my GS3 can I use a ICS modem that is from my region?!
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*GalaxyDev* said:
but if there's no JB modem for my GS3 can I use a ICS modem that is from my region?!
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There is only one modem for JB, much more simple than allthe ics stuff. In the pointed thread download XXDLID baseband if you don't already have it.
Striatum_bdr said:
There is only one modem for JB, much more simple than allthe ics stuff. In the pointed thread download XXDLID baseband if you don't already have it.
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thank you so basically with the new JB Roms it doesn't matter what baseband I'll have it'll work with my carrier it's because in the thread I saw a guy I think yesterday that from Argentina flashed the last Rom of JB and flashed the ICS Baseband...Why?!
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thank you so basically with the new JB Roms it doesn't matter what baseband I'll have it'll work with my carrier it's because in the thread I saw a guy I think yesterday that from Argentina flashed the last Rom of JB and flashed the ICS Baseband...Why?!
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Don't worry, just flash the jb rom. If you encounter andyproblem, then you should flash another modem.
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I even have 'csc unknown' and no problem at all.
Hi there, when I first brought my SII I manually updated my rom to an updated one from samfirm, no I have trouble auto updating to newer android versions, when I search for newer firmware it doesn't find any
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Red_Stafford said:
Hi there, when I first brought my SII I manually updated my rom to an updated one from samfirm, no I have trouble auto updating to newer android versions, when I search for newer firmware it doesn't find any
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Please be more informative next time you post a question. Are you on 4.0.4 or what? And are you running stock rom (rooted/not rooted) or a custom one?
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If you have the ROM that you get when you got the cellphone, then you will adviced if you have a update from samsung.
If you have a Custom ROM based on CM 10.1 [Google It] or AOKP [Google it] you can update in CWM [google it] without any wipe [Google it]
If you have a custom ROM based on Samsung, you need to wipe all the data and install it via CWM or ODIN.
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sry for my english.
tinchomey said:
If you have the ROM that you get when you got the cellphone, then you will adviced if you have a update from samsung.
If you have a Custom ROM based on CM 10.1 [Google It] or AOKP [Google it] you can update in CWM [google it] without any wipe [Google it]
If you have a custom ROM based on Samsung, you need to wipe all the data and install it via CWM or ODIN.
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sry for my english.
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About your first point: thats the whole problem he stated.
About the second part: you're not completely right. If the OP indeed has a custom rom, then the updates from it (AOSP, AOKP or Samsung based) must be done like the developer says in his thread. @OP: in that case you won't get a 'Software Update'-notification, but maybe your rom has the Update Me-app or anything like it, so you can flash it through CWM.
If you (OP) are on a stock rom, then you have to flash the updates manually through Odin. However, if you're on 4.0.4, there is no update because it's the latest firmware.
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Sorry guys, I'm on 4.0.3, when I first had my phone I downloaded a updated rom from SamFirmware and used Odin to update but now when I search for a new update it never finds one
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Red_Stafford said:
Sorry guys, I'm on 4.0.3, when I first had my phone I downloaded a updated rom from SamFirmware and used Odin to update but now when I search for a new update it never finds one
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So, flash a new one with Odin if you want to..?
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I could do but I consider this too much effort inseam of just auto updating OTA plus I have a MacBook so no access to Odin anymore
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Red_Stafford said:
I could do but I consider this too much effort inseam of just auto updating OTA plus I have a MacBook so no access to Odin anymore
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And did you considered rooting your device? In that way you have to access to the latest build that are available.
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Donnie Sins said:
And did you considered rooting your device? In that way you have to access to the latest build that are available.
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How can I root my SII without connecting it to windows and How do I update to the latest rom without connecting to Odin
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Red_Stafford said:
How can I root my SII without connecting it to windows and How do I update to the latest rom without connecting to Odin
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I'm sorry, I've missed that part about Windows/Mac. I believe there's a different method for that, but I personally wouldn't know how..
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I could do but I consider this too much effort inseam of just auto updating OTA plus I have a MacBook so no access to Odin anymore
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Then get a better PC/Laptop or install a real PC/Laptop OS in a Virtual Machine like VMWare.
OK I've found Heimdall which is a Mac application that let's me update my phone but the next question is I can only find one file on sammobile for my phone on the 3 uk network but it's for PDA: I9100XWLPY CSC: I9100H3GLP7 but mine is PDA: I9100XXLPQ CSC: I9100H3GLP2 so the question is will this be OK on my phone cuz it's the only 4.0.4 version showing for 3 UK
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Then get a better PC/Laptop or install a real PC/Laptop OS in a Virtual Machine like VMWare.
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That's a very productive reply "get a better PC/Laptop"
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Good day.
I was going back & forth from Stock & SuperNexus 2.0 just fine. Then I tried Android Revolution ROM, and now my problem is everytime I flash Stock or any other ROM, I can't text or call. The signal bar is fine. It's just that I can only make Emergency calls and it says Network Not Registered. But if I flash back Android Revolution, it's fine again. I've tried the clean routine (Factory Reset/Wipe Cash/Wipe Dalvik), still no luck.
Anyone encountered this before or any solution/suggestions?
Thank you.
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By the way, I'm running an International version of Samsung Galaxy S3/Jelly Bean 4.1.2/16GB
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is your imei intact? does it match what is under your battery? how about serial number? did you flash a rom with an mg4 or mg2 baseband? do you have a backup of your efs folder? read these before flashing anything further http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393289 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2377731
good luck!
Thank you for the reply. Im guessing that's what happened. But I will try to determine if my IMEI changed, so is my efs.
I hope there's a workaround and its reversible.
Thank you again.
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if you did not back up your efs folder and if your imei has changed than most likely you flashed a newer baseband from mg4 mg5 or mg6 roms . and then reverted to an older baseband which can no longer read your efs folder. some people have been able to fix the problem by flashing once again an mg4 or mg5 or mg6 rom. perhaps doing this will allow you to regain your network connection and efs folder.
I checked. My IMEI and SERIAL Numbers are still the same with what's written on the back of my phone.
I've also confirmed on the Android Revolution HD 29 thread that it doesn't change the efs.
Any other ideas guys?
Thank you.
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android revolution 29 modifies the efs folder so that it cant be used by older modems. it uses the mg4 baseband. since your imei is intact i am guessing that you are either back on android revolution or a rom that uses either mg4 or mg2 baseband as those are the only basebands that will work with the modified efs folder. if you still have no network but imei abd serial number are intact then check your apn settings to see if they are correct and compatible with your carrier
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Android Revolution HD 29.0
--- release date: 31 July 2013 ---
•Based on latest official Samsung 9300XXEMG4 firmware
•Other minor changes and fixes
•Included and updated custom components:
I see. Yes, I am on AR29 right now since it's the only ROM I have that's has a working cellular network.
I made a recovery (cwm) backup when I was on SuperNexus, which I had no network problem with.
1) Can I extract my efs from there & flash that? Or...
2) Can I try and restore that backup without any major problems?
My ultimate goal really is to go back to my Stock ROM.
Btw, thank you so much for your patience Sir.
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cwm does not backup efs . for efs backup use hc-ktool from play market and efs pro. make backups and leave them on your ext sd card as well as your computer. you can flash any stock firmware from sammobile.com as long as the rom is in the "G" series. for example mg4 or mg5 or mg6. any rom from a-f will not read the efs as they all use older basebands. basically you cannot go backwards.there are many roms now that use mg basebands if you cant find one that matches the csc for your country than try any other firmware as long as it is a G rom or higher.
Very educational Sir.
Thank you again for your help.
It's much appreciated.
Good day.
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triddlejr said:
Very educational Sir.
Thank you again for your help.
It's much appreciated.
Good day.
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I've the same problem
Do you have solved?
read http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393289 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2377731 then reread this thread . should answer all your questions
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you are welcome . good day to you!
I too use supernexus and stock. Also had this issue. You can still use any rom , you just have to flash a mg4 onwards baseband. For example, you can be on the supernexus ROM with mg4 baseband and you can make calls as usual.
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radixon said:
I too use supernexus and stock. Also had this issue. You can still use any rom , you just have to flash a mg4 onwards baseband. For example, you can be on the supernexus ROM with mg4 baseband and you can make calls as usual.
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Can use MG2 baseband also.
Nokiolina said:
I've the same problem
Do you have solved?
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No. I guess I'll just have to find ROMS with mg4 onwards. Stock or otherwise.
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triddlejr said:
No. I guess I'll just have to find ROMS with mg4 onwards. Stock or otherwise.
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flash a stock f/w XXEMG4 or later via odin and then root it. then flash any custom rom via recovery(CWM touch or PHILZ). the custom rom(any AOSP rom)continues to use the same modem you have on the stock f/w.
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Thanks I'll try to do it
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Thanks I'll try to do it
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Let us know about the result? Thanks.
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Nothing well....
I've flashed a stock rom MG4
After I've made root and installed Philz Revovery
I've installed BlackBox 1.3.1 but nothing changed
See my screen
IMEI is always generic and I can't use phone :crying:
Nokiolina said:
Nothing well....
I've flashed a stock rom MG4
After I've made root and installed Philz Revovery
I've installed BlackBox 1.3.1 but nothing changed
IMEI is always generic and I can't use phone :crying:
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Flash stock and take for repair.
As easy as it is I need help due to the fact that I have the I9300XXEMG4 firmware, the firmware that messes with the efs folder. I want to go to a recent, stock 4.4 state but I don't know what to go to due to the fact that I remember when I flashed another firmware a few months back, I couldn't make any calls or receive them due to the efs issues.
I would appreciate it if someone could provide the steps that I should take in order to get back to stock.
I'm currently running Cyanogenmod Mod 11 and I have been for a very long while now, I was on 10.2 and 10 prior to that and.
Thanks in advance.
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There's no stock 4.4 for i9300
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kunal1540 said:
There's no stock 4.4 for i9300
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Yeah I noticed that, it doesn't matter anyway.
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Hello I own a Samsung galaxy SIII GT i9300 running nightly build PAC man ROM 4.4.4. I deleted my stock backup on cwm thinking that I wouldn't need it but I'm getting a upgrade to the LTE version (GT i9305) now and I can't find out which model I am for stock firmware to sell this on, it doesn't say in settings and dialer doesn't work, and I need stock to sell this on. Is there a working ROM on all international's? I'm a noob at this so sorry if this is already answered or its a stupid question
EDIT:I know how to go to stock but don't know which firmware is right. also build number in settings says PAC man ROM nightly then numbers..
Thanks in advance!
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Follow the guide in sticky thread, download the latest stock firmware for your country at sammobile.com
It doesn't matter what version your original firmware was, just make sure it is for the i9300.
Everyone says it does but okay thanks if it works
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Where's the sticky? can't find it sorry
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