[Q] Urgent lost mobile internet ability - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have recently installed the rom from the link below, during instalation I remember the installer asking if I wanted to install a new modem, to which I clicked yes (i know what a clown), anyway since then I have been unable to connect to my mobile internet service provided by giff -gaff (o2).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311671
I have tried flashing Omega rom (v51) which I usually never have any issues with, I did notice during installation of the Omega rom that it installed a new Modem, but I am still unable to connect to the internet.
I have looked in my phone settings and ensured the APN for my network is selected.
Do you think I need to install a new modem on its own if so how do I do this can this just be done with recovery like flashing a rom or is it more complicated, and if so can someone explain in layman terms how to install a working modem.
If I can not install a new modem, would I be right in saying I need to go back to stock, if does anyone know a fool proof guide as I have tried to do this in the past and failed.
Thnaks in advance
Edd

I'd suggest you follow the guide in general forum, stickies, on how to factory reset and flash the latest stock rom for your country.
If it all works on the stock rom then don't flash anything else until you've read all those other stickies, otherwise you are going to brick your phone.
If it doesn't work on stock then you need a repair centre.

Would that be this thread/ sticky
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2323847
boomboomer said:
I'd suggest you follow the guide in general forum, stickies, on how to factory reset and flash the latest stock rom for your country.
If it all works on the stock rom then don't flash anything else until you've read all those other stickies, otherwise you are going to brick your phone.
If it doesn't work on stock then you need a repair centre.
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Guess you didn't read Post 3 in the thread you linked regarding No Signal and fixing it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311671

Thanks, I did see the post and was the first thing I tried, when you go through the aroma installer it gives you two options either install or dont, I have tried both and still no joy.
I would like to try to install a modem can anyone tell me how to do this.
Cheers in advance
ag4751 said:
Guess you didn't read Post 3 in the thread you linked regarding No Signal and fixing it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311671
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eze2410 said:
Thanks, I did see the post and was the first thing I tried, when you go through the aroma installer it gives you two options either install or dont, I have tried both and still no joy.
I would like to try to install a modem can anyone tell me how to do this.
Cheers in advance
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Read the faqs and guides its all posted .
Modems are posted in the MODEMS thread .
STICKYS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
UNDERSTAND FIRST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2362743
Network IMEI EFS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393289
Downgrade and network problems .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2531221

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[Q] which way to root

Hi I was just interested in which way is best to root my device and why.
I broke my last galaxy s2 doing it via odin as I was unable to unroot it.
This time I have done it the superoneclick way and unrooted via ginger unroot app.
Yes I'm a noob and someone if any one answer will have a pop about which thread I should've gone to, but looking around for the last hour has shown bugger all.
I could'nt for some reason unroot with odin and am baffled why.
Any help would be appreciated
Regards Shaun
Root using one of the many root kernels.
Unroot by flashing a stock ROM from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Easiest way just flash CF Root via Odin. Job done simples.
Yes, I'm going to have a "quick pop". Initial search of Q&A forum turned up very similar questions, this is where you should have posted instead of creating a new one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=8243020
Answers are above, including the link with guides.
Hi I did this the first time via odin, but was unable to unroot.
I used an insecure kernal and had the original kernal but when I flashed the original kernal back it was still rooted.
So this may be a silly question but why do I need to flash a rom as some people seem to suggest?
Sorry to sound thick ( I am I guess ) but so much info has really baffled me.
I thought you downloaded an insecure kernal and flashed via odin and that was it, rooted, then if you want to unroot you flash the original kernal, use usb jig and job was done.
Or am I way off lol
Again sorry if I am that bad
Regards Shaun
If you flash back stock firmware, busybox and superuser are removed, so you won't have root access. Also stock kernel as part of the package will instal stock recovery.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Iamaspecialneedscase said:
So this may be a silly question but why do I need to flash a rom as some people seem to suggest?
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The actual rooting process changes (adds) things to the system, that's why you need to flash a "clean" one to unroot.
The unsecure kernels only provide the means to perform the root, they don't do the actual root.
Kernels like CF-Root or mine (see sig) do perform the actual root on boot, but as said above, it involves adding things to the original system.
First and foremost, thank you all for your info it is much appreciated and I mean that.
But I am totally lost and still have a screwed of G2 in the drawer.
I have followed advice to the T and some how I am no better off.
I mean what has firmware and roms got to do with rooting or unrooting.
I just want to get to grips with rooting before flashing firmware or at least someone to say what I did wrong.
On my new G2 I did it via superoneclick is that wrong?
Regards Shaun
Iamaspecialneedscase said:
I mean what has firmware and roms got to do with rooting or unrooting.
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This has been answered two times in this thread!
Read it!
Iamaspecialneedscase said:
On my new G2 I did it via superoneclick is that wrong?
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No, I did my very first root using that one as well, perfectly fine.
Iamaspecialneedscase said:
and still have a screwed of G2 in the drawer.
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How screwed?
What does it still do and what doesn't it? Can it maybe still go to donwload mode (VOLDOWN+HOME+POWER when off)?
it keeps coming up with force closeandroid.com and has lost its signal for 3g.
Iamaspecialneedscase said:
I mean what has firmware and roms got to do with rooting or unrooting.
I just want to get to grips with rooting before flashing firmware or at least someone to say what I did wrong.
Thats usually in most cases not following the relevant instructions .
This method works but if you cannot understand it then leave your phone unrooted and start reading the Guides and FAQS .
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Basics are choose your kernel flash through Odin phone is now rooted .
Ignore the yellow triangle or just buy a USB recovery jig to remove it .
jje
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yes still does download mode still makes calls, just could'nt unroot it and when I used gingerunroot app it unrooted it but the force close bit and bad signal started. Then I could'nt root it or bugger all
Iamaspecialneedscase said:
yes still does download mode still makes calls, just could'nt unroot it and when I used gingerunroot app it unrooted it but the force close bit and bad signal started. Then I could'nt root it or bugger all
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Just re-flash official firmware from Intratech's thread [ROM+Guide]Official i9100 Firmwares KG, KH, KI, KJ, KK1/2/5, KL1/2/3, LA2 Download (mentioned in an earlier post).
Follow his instructions exactly, and you shouldn't go wrong
After you've further researched and read, follow the above mentioned rooting methods to the letter. Done
Iamaspecialneedscase said:
yes still does download mode still makes calls, just could'nt unroot it and when I used gingerunroot app it unrooted it but the force close bit and bad signal started. Then I could'nt root it or bugger all
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Flash a fresh/clean ROM like suggested in this thread, that should most definitaly fix that phone and get it back to fully working state.
So just before I do this flashing the firmware, just to make sure you understand!
I do the flashing the firmware as if I was flashing the kernal?
Also I'm on 2.3.4 will it stay as that or will I have to use another firmware for that?
Again sorry if I am getting this wrong and thank you for your patience
Get a USB jig.
Flash your stock rom of choice from the intratech thread.
Flash speedmod kernel or whichever you want to gain root.
PS. You shouldn't be flashing anything if you don't know what your doing.....
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
Iamaspecialneedscase said:
So just before I do this flashing the firmware, just to make sure you understand!
I do the flashing the firmware as if I was flashing the kernal?
Also I'm on 2.3.4 will it stay as that or will I have to use another firmware for that?
Again sorry if I am getting this wrong and thank you for your patience
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The intention is to get the phone in a working state, so you can just about flash any official firmware you like. Your Android version will also upgrade if you flash a newer package.
Good reports about XILA2. May have a few Italian apps on it, you may wish to keep them or uninstall later. You may have to flash a seperate CSC later, or just manually enter your APN.
Follow Intratech's instructions and go for it!

[Q] SGSII Won't boot after root

It just shows the Samsung Galaxy S II logo with yellow triangle and exclamation then a black screen???? I still can go to Recovery and Downloading Mode.
It is GT-i9100 running 2.3.5 Gingerbread from Saudi Arabia.
Do a wipe/factory reset in Recovery.
MistahBungle said:
Do a wipe/factory reset in Recovery.
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Did that. No avail.
One thing that I could add to my statement. This is a brand new device. One day old. I did root it from these instructions
software2tech . com/2012/04/10/galaxy-s2-android-4-0-3-i9100dxlp7/ (remove spaces)
and after that this happened. Whenever I'm charging the phone it just shows a green battery meter with some dots on the bottom. Then if I turn it on again it will go back to a grey battery with a spinning circle and after that the usual green battery meter.
How should we know anything about a method from another site ? Ask on the site you got the method from.
Alternatively...
Look for a kernel that matches (or closest match) your current kernel that you can find in settings/about phone in the CFRoot thread & follow the instructions to root your phone. Read the thread very carefully, particularly the bit that says "Help! Which file do I use ?". I won't be answering any questions about which kernel you should use. Read the thread & you should be able to work that out for yourself.
Edit to add - Make absolutely sure you have an I9100 or an I9100T, check the sticker on the phone chassis under the battery.
MistahBungle said:
How should we know anything about a method from another site ? Ask on the site you got the method from.
Alternatively...
Look for a kernel that matches (or closest match) your current kernel that you can find in settings/about phone in the CFRoot thread & follow the instructions to root your phone. Read the thread very carefully, particularly the bit that says "Help! Which file do I use ?". I won't be answering any questions about which kernel you should use. Read the thread & you should be able to work that out for yourself.
Edit to add - Make absolutely sure you have an I9100 or an I9100T, check the sticker on the phone chassis under the battery.
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It is def. an i9100. I'm gonna try the fix from the Fix an unflashable or softbricked GSII thread. Would you think that would work? I don't want to get rooted now because all of the problems it gave to me.
Silly boy. I used superoneclickroot to root mine, very easy. Or use cf root again very easy, word of advice tho- you wont get much help on here if you got a guide/root/rom from some other website. EVERYTHING you need can be found at xda. We have some of the top android devs in the world right here!!!
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
johnhw said:
It is def. an i9100. I'm gonna try the fix from the Fix an unflashable or softbricked GSII thread. Would you think that would work? I don't want to get rooted now because all of the problems it gave to me.
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have you tried flashing any ROM from download mod through ODIN....
Could I re-root again with Superoneclickroot? This is an unbootable phone by the way. Though yes, I could still go to downloading mode and recovery mode.
I'm new to the Android rooting and crap. I've been used to iOS, Mac and Windows customization so everything is really hard and my mind is basically all nooby on Android.
@zaheedahmed - I'll go to factory Android ROM at this moment of time until I could resort all of the issues I have.
If you don't want to root, then go back to stock. Search this thread, if you can't find the stock rom you need there search this thread. Follow the guide in the 2nd one to flash the firmware. If the download links are dead, make a note of the firmware you want (even better if you know what firmware you have now/the firmware which came with the phone) and search Samfirmware.com for it. Follow whatever instructions they have for flashing firmware downloaded from their site.
That will give a you a 'clean slate'/back on stock.
MistahBungle said:
If you don't want to root, then go back to stock. Search this thread, if you can't find the stock rom you need there search this thread. Follow the guide in the 2nd one to flash the firmware. If the download links are dead, make a note of the firmware you want (even better if you know what firmware you have now/the firmware which came with the phone) and search Samfirmware.com for it. Follow whatever instructions they have for flashing firmware downloaded from their site.
That will give a you a 'clean slate'/back on stock.
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Hmm. I just finished downloading the one on the fix unflashable GSII thread. Would that ROM work? Mine is an unbranded SGSII by the way.
No idea. Never read the thread. I threw you a few bones, up to you now.
johnhw said:
Hmm. I just finished downloading the one on the fix unflashable GSII thread. Would that ROM work? Mine is an unbranded SGSII by the way.
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Attempting to do the one on the thread. Hopefully this will go well.
IT BOOTED UP!!!!!!!! HUZZZAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Thanks for the help!!!!!!! Learned more about rooting thanks to you guys. I will definitely look forward staying here in XDA Devs.
hello
I've got the same problem, same model, but I cant find my kernel. Tele2, netherlands. But I cant find a kernel for that. Can anybody help?
noahhaon said:
I've got the same problem, same model, but I cant find my kernel. Tele2, netherlands. But I cant find a kernel for that. Can anybody help?
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Find it here. Read & follow the instructions carefully.

[Q] No service after installing any new rom?

Hello guys, I am kinda experienced with flashing roms and stuff since I owned galaxy s2 for over a year. However I bought a second hand galaxy S3 one month ago and it has a turkish firmware however when I tried and installed a new rom everything seems to work find except the network service all i see is a circle and has no service and i tried many roms even jelly bean rom (which worked fine with my friend's S3) even i installed the same exact firmware that i had when i got the phone with the same kernel but got nothing :/ then i took it to where i bought it and he told me i can not install any rom on it and just the one i had on it then he took it for like an hour and it was working again... but its really bothering me! what's wrong? i want to install jelly bean or cyanogenmod but afraid to lose the service again i read its something related to radio or stuff? so any help please?? and here is a screenshot of my kernel and rom..
I think you might want to flash different modems and see what works best for you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1740061
Sent from my GT-I9300
check the imei if its different than the one on the back of the phone
also verify that your SN hasnt been resetted
AzurA86 said:
check the imei if its different than the one on the back of the phone
also verify that your SN hasnt been resetted
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ops :S imei is not the same as on the back of the phone and the SN shows 0000000000000 !!! what does that means????
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1918601
Check this thread, but first you have to correct your imei.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
Why two identical posts ??????????????
jje
Samsung galaxy s3 - Sentinel Rom - No service after installing
Hi guys,
I have installed some roms in my Galaxy s3 spain, and in all cases everything have worked fine. now I have installed the Sentinel v4.4 rom but after installing I do not have network. I do have wify. After reading some post I checked my IMEI and there is no one, just unknown, the same with the netwok is written down UNKNOW 0.
Has any one any idea how to solve this?
Thank you
Trasnochado said:
Hi guys,
I have installed some roms in my Galaxy s3 spain, and in all cases everything have worked fine. now I have installed the Sentinel v4.4 rom but after installing I do not have network. I do have wify. After reading some post I checked my IMEI and there is no one, just unknown, the same with the netwok is written down UNKNOW 0.
Has any one any idea how to solve this?
Thank you
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One search before posting and read the faqs and guides before not after flashing .
Two it requires you to restore your backed up EFS as per the faqs and guides .
Not read the faqs and guides and no backed up EFS then you require a service centre .
#But you can try a factory reset and flash stock rom first .
jje
JJEgan said:
One search before posting and read the faqs and guides before not after flashing .
Two it requires you to restore your backed up EFS as per the faqs and guides .
Not read the faqs and guides and no backed up EFS then you require a service centre .
#But you can try a factory reset and flash stock rom first .
jje
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Thanks for the advise. But I did one before posting. Nevertheless I will continue reading to find something useful

[Q] help before flashing a new rom (PLEASE DON'T CLOSE THE THREAD)

please don't delete or close the thread..it's a help section and i want help..so closing it will make no sense
now i am on EMF6 stock rom and i was having the 0000 serial number problem and got it fixed by ariza patch v0.5
i want to flash mj9 rom..i know that there will be a problem with the efs thing
so what steps should i make before flashing the rom?
i have read the efs related threads and still dont know what to do
Yes, there will be a problem with your serial number, you will lose network connection. Patched modem will probably help but you'll have to try before you'll know.
Else stay with your current rom, as everything works.
This information is already available in many, many threads -starting a new one so that you get a personal answer, also dictating to the moderators is pretty arrogant.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk
can i flash the rom then apply ariza patch again?
sevomemo said:
can i flash the rom then apply ariza patch again?
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Your question has been posted multiple times . Forum rules require you to search before posting .
Google <<< I9300 your search terms > xda
So mods will close if reported .
STICKYS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
UNDERSTAND FIRST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2362743
Network IMEI EFS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393289
Downgrade and network problems .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2531221
i read that efs thread several time and still dont know what to do
i dont know why its so hard for anyone just to write the steps if it's been asked several times
you could write the steps instead of writing those links
sevomemo said:
i read that efs thread several time and still dont know what to do
i dont know why its so hard for anyone just to write the steps if it's been asked several times
you could write the steps instead of writing those links
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There are two live open threads on EFS/ IMEI Network problems we do not need yet another identical question .
Steps are written multiple times .
i searched and cant find a case like mine..you tell me..PLEASE
sevomemo said:
i searched and cant find a case like mine..you tell me..PLEASE
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If your phone is working then do not flash anything .
i want to update
Then do so, but your phone will stop working. A patched modem thread was made for people who'd used ariza, search for it.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk
I'm afraid but we do not allow discussions on imei modifications (in contrast to those on backup/restore). The good members here have already shown you a path, it is your choice to walk through it. If you expect someone to hold your hand and feed you all the steps, then that's not gonna happen.
Thread closed, irrespective of title.
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[Q] Please help me out ASAP

Hi,
So I downloaded this " http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/development/rom-revolutionary-s5-v3-buy-s5-t2602543 " ROM and everything seems well until I noticed that there is no signal. SIM Card is not being read by the ROM. I am new to the modding scene and I'd like a clear explanation on how I could fix this problem.
I have a International GT-I9300.
Do you have a valid IMEI? From which ROM did you come from?
efevelasquez said:
Do you have a valid IMEI? From which ROM did you come from?
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I don't know what an IMEI is, but I firstly came from a normal rooted 4.1.2 firmware. It was a stock FW. But now, I use a " aokp_i9300_kitkat_nightly_2014-01-14 ". I'm switching around ROMs to experiment, and I seem to love the S5 ROM except that the mobile network won't work.
I've seen this as a solution ""If you don't have reception (no signal), here's a quick explanation: THANKS TO S0ul_
It means you flashed a new modem over the MG4 one. It's not a bug, that's because Samsung has changed the format of the EFS partition with the MG4 baseband and now the older modems (MC2, etc) can't read the IMEI from the EFS, hence the failure to register your phone in your carrier's network.
To fix this issue you need only to install MG4 modem from aroma installer"
But I do not know how to apply it on my phone.
bump.
All Questions into the q&a section not in the general section.
Can you make and receive calls etc? Have you checked your apn issues
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/help/frequently-questions-t2148708
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/samsung-galaxy-s3-sticky-roll-thread-t2344125
Halodamn said:
Hi,
So I downloaded this " http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/development/rom-revolutionary-s5-v3-buy-s5-t2602543 " ROM and everything seems well until I noticed that there is no signal. SIM Card is not being read by the ROM. I am new to the modding scene and I'd like a clear explanation on how I could fix this problem.
I have a International GT-I9300.
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You had to backup your EFS partition/folder before, try to search in sdcard if there is folder or file like efs_backup, efs.bak, efs.zip, efs.tar.gz etc maybe aroma did it.
Darke5tShad0w said:
All Questions into the q&a section not in the general section.
Can you make and receive calls etc? Have you checked your apn issues
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/help/frequently-questions-t2148708
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/samsung-galaxy-s3-sticky-roll-thread-t2344125
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No. It won't let me. I changed my ROM to aokp_i9300_kitkat_nightly_2014-01-14 for now.
raksati said:
You had to backup your EFS partition/folder before, try to search in sdcard if there is folder or file like efs_backup, efs.bak, efs.zip, efs.tar.gz etc maybe aroma did it.
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Can you please guide me on to how I could do that? The only problem I have is that the mobile network is not working. I am now on " aokp_i9300_kitkat_nightly_2014-01-14 "
Halodamn said:
No. It won't let me. I changed my ROM to aokp_i9300_kitkat_nightly_2014-01-14 for now.
Can you please guide me on to how I could do that? The only problem I have is that the mobile network is not working. I am now on " aokp_i9300_kitkat_nightly_2014-01-14 "
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Stop to flash any other rom. first try to search for that file or folder because the first rom you installed uses AROMA and MAYBE it did a efs backup, otherwise try to flash a pre MG4 modem to fix signal.
raksati said:
Stop to flash any other rom. first try to search for that file or folder because the first rom you installed uses AROMA and MAYBE it did a efs backup, otherwise try to flash a pre MG4 modem to fix signal.
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May I have a link to a " Pre MG4 Modem" ?
I will do everything when I get back home.
Halodamn said:
May I have a link to a " Pre MG4 Modem" ?
I will do everything when I get back home.
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Don't flash or do anything else like restore an efs back until you guve more info.
You have not answered my question above. Is it only mobile internet you have issues with? Can you still use wifi, make calls, receive calls, send and receive texts? If you can do all of that your efs should be fine and it points to apn issues which can get mixed up when flashing roms.
@raksati
You need to read up on efs thread before giving such info, flashing a pre mg4 modem will solve nothing as it can only read efs V1, if he has indeed corrupted the efs then nothing will be able to read it.
What I think you ment was flash mg4 or above which can read V2 but this is only required if using 4.1.2 or an early 4.3 which no one should be using these days.

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