Need ideas proving to the law that I owned my stolen phone - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

My phone got stolen , and dont seem to find my receipt/box as have misplaced it now i need law enforcement to track that phone but they need some sort of proof thats what im told such as receipt and IMEI to proove that it really was my device
Can anyone suggest ideas on how to go about that on prooving them that i owned that phone ??
things i have in mind
1. I have copy of my EFS Folder but i cant extract IMEI -->> Anyone with Ideas how to do so atleast ?
2. I kinda remember not very sure 100% though Google used to show the device IMEI isnt it ?? but i cant seem to find it
any ideas please ??
also any other suggestion please post

1. I have copy of my EFS Folder but i cant extract IMEI -->> Anyone with Ideas how to do so atleast ?
Search it has been posted someplace .

dead soul said:
My phone got stolen , and dont seem to find my receipt/box as have misplaced it now i need law enforcement to track that phone but they need some sort of proof thats what im told such as receipt and IMEI to proove that it really was my device
Can anyone suggest ideas on how to go about that on prooving them that i owned that phone ??
things i have in mind
1. I have copy of my EFS Folder but i cant extract IMEI -->> Anyone with Ideas how to do so atleast ?
2. I kinda remember not very sure 100% though Google used to show the device IMEI isnt it ?? but i cant seem to find it
any ideas please ??
also any other suggestion please post
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Show the box tat came with the phone?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app

Contact the seller and ask them to re-issue a receipt.

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XDA I - OSImageTool Version 1

Tried to make a copy of my ROM to SD Card. Dialog Box shows it copying but after completing in 6mins or so nothing shows on the card. I want to back up prior to copying XDA ROM and unlocking. Any advice would be appreciated.
well
you dont really need to save it on your sd card. You can just back it up in a file on your pc. click the browse button beside the combo box(ie the button with 3 dots) and select a name and a path. it would transfer the os to your pc and u can keep the back up there where its safer. :wink:
Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately I've already tried that and I just get an error message - Unsupported target filetype - don't know how to write destinationfile c:\Program Files\etc...
well
okay this is what you'll do :: put this line in the destination "c:\rom\os.nb1"; for the source select the combo box then select from device and it should work. if it doesnt then reply me asap. :roll:
Thanks again but unfortunately entering c:\rom\os.nb1 in the destination dialog didn't work. It returned: error opening c:\rom\os.nb1 for writing. The system cannot find the path specified. error opening target device.
Well
PS. Should also add I didn't quite understand your reference to "for the source select the combo box then select from device and it should work. if it doesnt then reply me asap
Well
PS. Should also add I didn't quite understand your reference to "for the source select the combo box then select from device and it should work. if it doesnt then reply me asap
check the image i just sent u. ull see what i asked you to click for the source.(Device Memory (current rom))
then for the destination clikc the 3 dots on its side and type in a name eg os.nb1 and lcick open. :!: :?:
Cool
Thanks, man. It looks like that's done the trick. It's currently copying. Once that's done I believe I need to load the XDA ROM to facilitate the unlock. Many thanks for your help.
David
no probs men. but i need to unlock some 2 more phones an am having a hell of a time. my bros samsung e700 and my dads hp6315. do u by any chance know how i can get that done
I wish I could reciprocate but unfortunately I don't know much about my Wallaby let alone those you've mentioned. I've just downloaded the XDA ROM and my device is not accepting it. Reading stuff on the forum to try to figure out what the problem is. Don't want to take away from your other problems with the Samsung and HP but let me know if you've heard of any problems as to why a device won't accept the XDA ROM. I'm probably doing something wrong.
Cheers for now.
okay i see you really do not know much. now all you have to do is get the special edition rom u get. then use the same program u used to backup your rom to upload the new one. i really want you to be 100% sure you have a back up. then duplicate the back up for safety reasons. Then extract the speacial edition rom. if its just the rom u got the use the program to do it. if its the whole installation u got a progamm called PROGRAMME A should open and it will guide you throught. Then i hope your phone is a wallaby/qtek 1010/ o2 xda/tmobile MDA they are all the same. else your better stop now. then why dont you lets chat i think it had be easier. yahoo ::nowoxi or msn ::[email protected]
Unfortunately, I haven't IM loaded currently. However, what you told me is a big help. I do have the MDA version of the phone so I'll try that when I get back as I have to leave right now. Thanks again and I'll keep you posted as to how it works out.
Hi nowoxi,
got a problem with OSImageTool, I did my own ROM copy but now how can I upload it to my device in case of need(mine is 2020..)? Do I need a SD card or I can do it directly from the xda image program? Many thanks
P.S. if you find a Yahoo mess request,well...it's me!
Didnt really get your compostition. I dont know where to start from or what to think. I know you have a problem and i know its with the ostool but i really dont get (understand) what your problem is. The rom u said u have. is it one you cooked up or the one on your phone before. then wher edo u wanna send stuff to. your phone or you wanna backup the one on your phone :?:
Sorry for the confusion, here's the story.
I'm the owner of an Orange SPV m1000, I received it last week and don't know much about PocketPC....my device is an English version, I'd like to convert it to an Italian one. I found an ITA ROM (it's for Qtek 2020 but it should work..) and soon I'd like to try to flash it. In case of need (maybe something wrong in the flashing...) I'd like to keep a copy of the original ROM installed in my device so I used XDAtools to get one, as you explained in this thread. Now I have this .nb1 file in my pc and the question is: can I upload it from my pc directly in case something goes wrong during the upgrade flashing? Or should I copy the .nb1 file to the SD card first and then try to flash from it ( but in what way?) ? Hope to made it clear now, thanks to your help!
P.S. Still looking the forum for a guide on using the imagetool....please be patient :wink:
Well you can restore it directly from your pc. just follow the steps in the thread. for source instead of selecting something in the combo box. click the 3 dots at the side then use your phone as destination. i hope that helps you out.
Sure thing!
Just one more question: what happen after I have finished upload the .bf1 file to my device with imagetools? It's a kind of autostart procedure or do I have to make some move? Thanks again, bye from Italy
nowoxi
I'm back and about to try to load the XDA ROM based on your instructions. However, question: do I have to removed the existing ROM from my device or will the XDA ROM simply overwrite it?
Hope you're around this Sunday evening/Monday morning!
Cheers
The rom will be overwritten.

[Q] New rom in hd2

Hey,can anyone just help me to understand how i need to install new software in my hd2? I just buy it,it has some problems with sms and so on,so my friend told me to put in new rom.If it's not a problem,i would be very grateful for all info about doing it,do i need any special programs or snth to do that.
Thanx for any help
Read or watch ROM flashing guides here http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=534
Take your time, don't do anything in haste ; )
I was reading all the forum,and it's only written like to download the rom and vuolia,but what after? Do i need to put the file to sd card or do it in a different way?Do i need to install special program to open files .nbh? Simply my phone isnt working normally,i cant send messages or read it,if i put sd card inside,after few hours phone starts to lag. If there is anyone,who has time to explain how to make it work good,you are god
Sorry, I posted the wrong link. Ooops.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=713977
Without know exactly what HD2 you have (european or American), if it's network locked, secondhand and so on, I have know idea why you can't send SMS messages. I recommend reading up on how to flash ROMs via the link above and taking the appropiate action based upon your situation.... We all started this way, honest ; )
In particular this thread is good http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=609477
If you prefer to watch a video, try one of the other links....
try this guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=621930

[Q] Galaxy S2 Sim unlock complications – noob!

Hi All,
I’ve just got myself a “bargain” from eBay that was advertised as unlocked but alas turned up with the sim lock on
I’ve contacted the Tmobile network in the UK and they will only send a code to a uk address and I am not there.
I have looked on this and other forums and seen that I could do it myself. I have rooted the phone and now have the yellow warning triangle on boot up. I also have CWM and Superuser icons in the Applications.
I have then tried to go onto the android app store to download Chainfires Galaxy S2 SIM Unlock. I then get the "There are no Android phones associated with this account" problem. Again I have looked at the solution to remove the phone number and re-enter it but this has not worked. I have tried several times.
I do not have Wifi and obviously can’t access the internet on the phone.
Is someone able to kindly send me the file in an email?
Once I have this done what else do I need to do to the phone? I’ve rooted it but only to the closest number I could find.
Thanks to XDA and all of you for reading this!
I'm a little slow so plese can you dumb it down... alot! ha ha
Phone: GT-I9100
Android version - 2.3.5
Baseband version - I9100BOKJ1
Kernel version - 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE2-CL187606 [email protected] #2
Build number - GINGERBREAD.BOKK1
apk
That app only works on early version phones and may not work for you. If it doesn't you should try Helroz's Galaxy S Unlock app it works on all S II's but I believe it requires Internet to get a small payload. Which could be a problem for you unless you drive around for the first open WiFi.
It also doesn't give a code it just straight unlocks the phone.
Thanks. I have downloaded this to my computer. What do I now do with it?
I'm still lost... What do I do?
Please can anyone point me in the right direction!
Thanks
Place the app on your internal or external sdcard and install. Ensure you have enabled 'unknown sources' or something like it in the phone settings first. Allow it root access when prompted by the super user app.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Thanks for the quick reply,
The phone is brand new to me and I don't understand your instruction. I have downloaded the file and extraced the folders and files. I have then placed this onto the card. I then go into the phone and have ticked the unknown sources box. I then try to run any of the files and only get a "No applications can perform this action" error.
If I try to run AndroidManifest.xml it opens HTML viewer.
Anyone Please....
It's an apk, you weren't supposed to extract it. Apk files are android installation packages. Push the apk to your phone's sd card, and open it using the "my files" app to install.
Thanks again. I've done that. I can find the file eu.chainfire.sgs2simunlockcode.zip in My files. When I tap on it I get the message "Open file. No applications can perform this action"
What am I doin wrong? Thanks for your patience
smellyskater said:
Thanks again. I've done that. I can find the file eu.chainfire.sgs2simunlockcode.zip in My files. When I tap on it I get the message "Open file. No applications can perform this action"
What am I doin wrong? Thanks for your patience
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You apparently somehow changed the file extension from .apk to .zip. Change it back.
I had to change the file extension from .zip!
I am not running the app and hopefully that will work. Wish me luck!
What else should I do to a new phone? Is there any way to get rid of the Tmobile startup screens?
Thanks for all your help, you have helped me stop pulling all my hair out and shouting at the dog!
The app did not find an unlock code
Anymore ideas anyone?
smellyskater said:
I had to change the file extension from .zip!
I am not running the app and hopefully that will work. Wish me luck!
What else should I do to a new phone? Is there any way to get rid of the Tmobile startup screens?
Thanks for all your help, you have helped me stop pulling all my hair out and shouting at the dog!
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You can flash a stock unbranded firmware... But it sounds as if you should read a lot more educational material before attempting this. Lots of good information is in the roll up sticky in the i9100 general section. Start there, and start reading. I can't offer you any shortcuts. Shortcuts tend to lead to frustration and bricked phones.
I have looked into other ways to unlock this phone...
How do I extract my nv_data.bin - I cannot find this file
-or-
Could someone please upload helroz sim unlock for me?
Thanks... back to banging my head on the wall! lol
I am still not getting anywhere! Please can someone help
I'm stuck now...
Thank you all
Aren't there services on the web that cost abot $40 and send you an unlock code? I understand that you don't have wifi, and the phone doesn't work. But if that's the case, how r u posting here?
Edit:thid is the first result on the duck duck go search engine: http://www.unlockingcodesforphones.com/ FWIW
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
I have a computer with a sim card in it. I know that there are services to unlock but I am trying to avoid that cost if I can. Perhaps after I have tried all other options I will have to go that route.
Thanks
smellyskater said:
Could someone please upload helroz sim unlock for me?
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Here you have Herloz Sim Unlock
;-)
http://db.tt/IVLIgefw
Gesendet von meinem GT-I9100 mit Tapatalk

Need NVRAM.IMG for lenovo s820

Hi,
I have made a mistake trying to change a rom for my device (Lenovo s820).
I thought my phone was gone, but step by step I was able to bring it back to life.
Now I have a working rom and I set back the IMEI's, but I still have "no service".
After reading a lot, I understand that I need to recover my "NVRAM" and to do so, I need for somebody to send my a file called "NVRAM.IMG" which applies to my device.
I can't find this file anywhere on the net.
Can somebody please send me?
Thanks in advance
aburdo said:
Hi,
I have made a mistake trying to change a rom for my device (Lenovo s820).
I thought my phone was gone, but step by step I was able to bring it back to life.
Now I have a working rom and I set back the IMEI's, but I still have "no service".
After reading a lot, I understand that I need to recover my "NVRAM" and to do so, I need for somebody to send my a file called "NVRAM.IMG" which applies to my device.
I can't find this file anywhere on the net.
Can somebody please send me?
Thanks in advance
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Hi,
Nobody can help?
Please, I can't use my phone.
how to did you bring your lenovo phone back to life cause mine get stuck in boot logo
Invalid Imei
aburdo said:
Hi,
I have made a mistake trying to change a rom for my device (Lenovo s820).
I thought my phone was gone, but step by step I was able to bring it back to life.
Now I have a working rom and I set back the IMEI's, but I still have "no service".
After reading a lot, I understand that I need to recover my "NVRAM" and to do so, I need for somebody to send my a file called "NVRAM.IMG" which applies to my device.
I can't find this file anywhere on the net.
Can somebody please send me?
Thanks in advance
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you can restore with this tutorial, see the link in indonesian language search on google @ key word
OFFICIAL LOUNGE LENOVO S820 kaskus
i cant share the link do to the policy "To prevent spam on the XDA forums, ALL new users prevented from posting outside links in their messages. After approximately 10 posts, you will be able to post outside links. Thank you for understanding"
neocortex95 said:
you can restore with this tutorial, see the link in indonesian language search on google @ key word
OFFICIAL LOUNGE LENOVO S820 kaskus
i cant share the link do to the policy "To prevent spam on the XDA forums, ALL new users prevented from posting outside links in their messages. After approximately 10 posts, you will be able to post outside links. Thank you for understanding"
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it is possible to restore imei BUT in there is not only code but some other settings that will be not restored or taken by default values.
in my case i restored it but i cannot connect to GSM operator ((
please share the nvram with me for s820 thx in advance!
it's easy how to do it (contact me if any issues)
thx a lot
Solution of NVRAM.img and no-services Lenovo S820
aburdo said:
Hi,
I have made a mistake trying to change a rom for my device (Lenovo s820).
I thought my phone was gone, but step by step I was able to bring it back to life.
Now I have a working rom and I set back the IMEI's, but I still have "no service".
After reading a lot, I understand that I need to recover my "NVRAM" and to do so, I need for somebody to send my a file called "NVRAM.IMG" which applies to my device.
I can't find this file anywhere on the net.
Can somebody please send me?
Thanks in advance
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This is the solution....thanks
alaa.hamdy said:
This is the solution....thanks
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How do you apply it, I have the same problem.
The bat file is not working, it says cannot find adb.exe.
I put the adb.exe at system32 folder along with the dll files and still bat is not working
aburdo said:
Hi,
I have made a mistake trying to change a rom for my device (Lenovo s820).
I thought my phone was gone, but step by step I was able to bring it back to life.
Now I have a working rom and I set back the IMEI's, but I still have "no service".
After reading a lot, I understand that I need to recover my "NVRAM" and to do so, I need for somebody to send my a file called "NVRAM.IMG" which applies to my device.
I can't find this file anywhere on the net.
Can somebody please send me?
Thanks in advance
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hi dear
lenovo s820 imei
Your phone will fix the problem?
I also have this problem.
[Solved] Solution For Recover your IMEI For Lenovo S820
1) You must Root your Smartphone by Framaroot 1.8.1 (Apk for simple usein smartphone)
2) Install Root Explorer
3) Open Root Explorer and go to dev Folder and check pttycmd1 file
4) If "Pttycmd1" not exist ,copy that from "dev/radio" Folder and paste to "dev" Folder
5) Install Terminal Emulator (like cmd in windows but in Linux andorid)
6) open Terminal Emulator and enter "su" then enter (For super user Authentication)
7) in next line enter this codes
echo 'AT +EGMR=1,7,"IMEI_1"'> /dev/pttycmd1
echo 'AT +EGMR=1,10,"IMEI_2"'> /dev/pttycmd1
IMEI_1 , IMEI_2 : you must enter 15 digits for each (For Valid Number use your old IMEI Code and if u want check that in
"imei-number.com/imei-validation-check"
8) After Each line only Press Enter and nothing more
9) You must Restart Your Phone (not fast booting)
10) After Restart Press *#06# and enjoy your Entered IMEI
11) You can Backup your IMEI ID By Software like MobileUncle (Suitable For Chines Mobile like Lenovo)
12) Good Luck
Afshin.jazi
alaa.hamdy said:
This is the solution....thanks
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nice share,,,
solved s820...
does nvram.img file needed with secro-sign.img to retain lost sr.no and imei no mac
does nvram.img file needed alongwith secro-sign.img file to retain the lost imei no sr.no mac address and bluetooth settings in meditek 6737m device name moto c plus.

[Nexus 6P] Change / Modify IMEI reported XDA

Oh...I'm sorry I didn't know that, forgive me
leotwix said:
Good evening to the entire XDA community . I'm new to this forum, and I need some help if it is possible, apologize if you see something strange but this is the only forum I know where everyone is active, about android, hacking, roms, etc. Here is the question:
How can I change / modify the IMEI of my Nexus 6P Huawei?
I have reviewed several topics here on how to do it, I have done a process to roote this phone because it does not allow it from apk but by flash, so I have rooted it, installed XDA ROM (Flash) and XDA Framework application, also the well known TWRP Which is the recovery mode I am currently using.
I Tryied installing a module called Phone ID changer, but it did not work with several attempts, so I see only hidden the IMEI but does not change it, so my phone is still without mobile network service because of the report.
I decided to investigate a folder called EFS that supposedly contains all the information about the IMEI and where it can be changed, I tried with the Root Explorer application and try to find it but I could not find the EFS folder even with the option to show hidden files. BUT by entering recovery mode with TWRP and entering backup, it allows me to make a backup of that folder (EFS) so the folder is on the phone, but I do not know exactly where.
This is all I have tried so far to change my IMEI reported to be able to use my phone with SIM and signal. Please help, this is the only forum I see active mainly in android, I have searched thousands of videos, tutorials, etc but I have not been able to find something that changes the IMEI to a new one.
Thank you very much to all.
Data:
Phone: Nexus 6P Huawei
Android Ver. : 7.1.2
Recovery Mode: TWRP
Problem: Can't change IMEI
If you need more information, please comment it I will gladly add it.
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Questions regarding change in IMEI number of android not allowed on xda. It is illegal and you don't get any help regarding this. So better you don't ask here or find it yourself.
Ashwinrg said:
Questions regarding change in IMEI number of android not allowed on xda. It is illegal and you don't get any help regarding this. So better you don't ask here or find it yourself.
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I see...I apologize, I edited the post, hope an admin close this. By the way thank you:good:

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