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Greetings
I'm a new user of android, as such, I have a lot of question. First of all, I would like to share my background with the S1 and my first attemp for a root. One word FAIL, the device died (no recovery, no download mode, no nothing, just black screen) during odin instalation process. Well, good bye S1, hello S2. The situation is I would like to have root acces for:
1.- Enjoy the power of the phone
2.- Delete all the trash of my phone carrier (Who lives in mexico, will understand what I'm talking about. Yes TELCEL)
3.- And many, many reasons more
Below will find my current data
Model: GT-I9100
Android Version: 2.3.6
Base Band version: I9100UHKD8
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-I9100UMKK1-CL716259 [email protected] #2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.UMKK1
The Question. Where to start. I already tried on other forums they have to many guides to the same thing. Each one different from another.
I apologize in advance for the long text or for the inconvenience in case (and probably) of repeated post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14283342
Good luck!
Ps: I'd get into more details but gotta rush to work
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phunkycow said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14283342
Good luck!
Ps: I'd get into more details but gotta rush to work
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Easy.. The hardest step, to click start button
Now where to start, in order to improve my device..
ifentanez said:
Easy.. The hardest step, to click start button
Now where to start, in order to improve my device..
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Nope the hardest step for many is to read the guides and instructions and start from a position of knowledge rather than ignorance .
Dont rush read up is my advice .
jje
JJEgan said:
Nope the hardest step for many is to read the guides and instructions and start from a position of knowledge rather than ignorance .
Dont rush read up is my advice .
jje
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Right..
at this time I have root access, and i started to delete some system apps (carrier stuff) but I receive an alert
"The application Social Hub (process com.se.android.socialhub) has stopped unexpectedly. please try again" after that force closure
How bad is it?
Don't delete anything. At least not in the first instance. Freeze one or two apps at a time every couple of days & see if you get results like the FCs you've experienced.
That way you can easily narrow down which app being frozen is forcing the FCs. If you freeze a whole bunch at once, just makes it harder to work out what's caused the problem.
And frankly, I don't delete anything outright. Ever. Not system related stuff/apps that are included with a rom. Freezing has the same effect & if you do have problems, it's easier to unfreeze than restore a backup or having to look around for the apk if you don't have a backup.
In other words, don't be in such a hurry to delete stuff Mr Egan has already advised you the same only a single post before yours, seems you didn't listen, did you ?
ifentanez said:
Right..
at this time I have root access, and i started to delete some system apps (carrier stuff) but I receive an alert
"The application Social Hub (process com.se.android.socialhub) has stopped unexpectedly. please try again" after that force closure
How bad is it?
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badge
MistahBungle said:
Don't delete anything. In other words, don't be in such a hurry to delete stuff Mr Egan has already advised you the same only a single post before yours, seems you didn't listen, did you ?
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it seems that I did not put much attention. I found the problem. mistakenly delete an "application" called badge.provider. the device is functioning "normally" only have the following details
1.-socialhub Alert - Force to closed
2.-No sms (process.com.android.mms) have stopped unexpectedly
sarc on/ Who knew that badge.provider it was important. Help please
Factory reset should revert to flashed firmware .
If you dont know what it is dont remove it .
The search button should find the applications safe to remove post .
jje
it isnt fatal
ifentanez said:
it seems that I did not put much attention. I found the problem. mistakenly delete an "application" called badge.provider. the device is functioning "normally" only have the following details
1.-socialhub Alert - Force to closed
2.-No sms (process.com.android.mms) have stopped unexpectedly
sarc on/ Who knew that badge.provider it was important. Help please
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Question,
1.How did u root it? because CF's kernels dont make a mess anytime if rooted properly
socialhub IMHO u can freeze it, its a sammie bloatware
process.com.android.mms which means no mms and not sms , pretty much like a non responsive servlet call.
Try restoring your original firmware from samfirmware site and re-root , if you wanna just root u can use DoomLord's tool or Superoneclick, thats way easier.
Hope this helps
dreamchaser_161 said:
Try restoring your original firmware from samfirmware site and re-root , if you wanna just root u can use DoomLord's tool or Superoneclick, thats way easier.
Hope this helps
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Samfirmware site is not good for a beginner because of the multiple files and the damn pit file + repartition instruction which will kill the phone.
Best to use Intratech's stock ROM thread since there is only 1 file to flash which includes every part in the package and they don't wipe as well unless mentioned.
ifentanez,
Looking at your original build number, are you with Telcel? If you are, you can get your stock UMKK1 from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
Scroll down to Telcel and flash the firmware file which is http://www.multiupload.com/L102CLI3YZ
You don't need to flash the kernel file as it is already included in that firmware file.
JJEgan said:
Factory reset should revert to flashed firmware .
If you dont know what it is dont remove it .
The search button should find the applications safe to remove post .
jje
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No. That's don't work. He have to reflash the entire rom or push the files he wiped.
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If I am right you have CWM recovery, so why not flash some of the clean roms that are available? I suggest hyperdroid.
Sleepycat3 said:
Samfirmware site is not good for a beginner because of the multiple files and the damn pit file + repartition instruction which will kill the phone.
Best to use Intratech's stock ROM thread since there is only 1 file to flash which includes every part in the package and they don't wipe as well unless mentioned.
ifentanez,
Looking at your original build number, are you with Telcel? If you are, you can get your stock UMKK1 from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
Scroll down to Telcel and flash the firmware file which is http://www.multiupload.com/L102CLI3YZ
You don't need to flash the kernel file as it is already included in that firmware file.
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correct, i'm with telcel. following your link (thanks, your help is very appreciated) I'm downloading the file GT-I9100_TCE_I9100UMKK1_I9100UMKK1_I9100TCEKK1.exe
once I have the file wich is next step.
Question:
.- how to install the .exe file?
.- this will un-root mi phone, restoring the kernel to provider version. Do I need to install the CF-root kernel again?
Regards
update
feel like a super powerful hacker already restored
iNeri said:
No. That's don't work. He have to reflash the entire rom or push the files he wiped.
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NOT if factory reset unless he has taken files out of the rom before install .
jje
I search for bootloader ics galaxy s2 if you have a link thank you
Why on earth do you want a bootloader .
Ignore this if you are highly skilled and are working on the bootloader but then again with that skill level you would not be asking .
Sammobile.com usually has bootloaders .
jje
http://skywanker.net/Download/download.aspx
think he wants it for triangle away........ hope he is.
Here, careful flashing
my sim card is not recognized by ics may be that by flashing the bootloader it will get better
No. That problem will not be fixed by flashing a bootloader. I wouldn't do that if I were you. You run the risk of bricking your phone.
You only flash a bootloader if your phone won't boot at all with a particular rom, or if you need the old bootloader in order to reset your flash counter in download mode with a USB jig.
ok thank you for your advice
post you imei here, let's see if it's fake, to do this type *#06# in phone dialer
why then my sim card is not recognized by ics?
imei 004999010640000
ANDROID1997 said:
post you imei here, let's see if it's fake, to do this type *#06# in phone dialer
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._.
That's not cool.
what to do?
ctomgee said:
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That's not cool.
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why
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im so sry about your phone, but the imei is fake, the only way to save you phone is to follow this guide, and if that didn't work, it's pretty much a bricked phone
EDIT: not a bricked phone i meant a touch screen MP4 player
Because you don't ask people to post their IMEI's.
What if he didn't have the generic one & he posted his real IMEI ? Someone casually reading the forum goes 'Thanks. I reckon I can sell that IMEI so someone with less than honest intentions can use it on a stolen/barred phone'.
Capice ?
Edit to add - A better thing to ask would have been 'Is your IMEI 004999010640000 (or whatever the generic IMEI is) ?'. That way you only need a yes/no answer, nobody's IMEI gets posted. If it's no, then it isn't an IMEI/EFS problem, If yes, then it probably is.
MistahBungle said:
Because you don't ask people to post their IMEI's.
What if he didn't have the generic one & he posted his real IMEI ? Someone casually reading the forum goes 'Thanks. I reckon I can sell that IMEI so someone with less than honest intentions can use it on a stolen/barred phone'.
Capice ?
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what? oh then sry, i didnt know that you can do that with only the imei #,
XDA is a cool site, you learn something new everyday
EDIT: capice
how to fix EFS??
ANDROID1997 said:
what? oh then sry, i didnt know that you can do that with only the imei #,
XDA is a cool site, you learn something new everyday
EDIT: capice
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You never learn do you? -.-
OK. Now that we've dealt with that little...interruption...time to help you properly. It seems you have the generic IMEI & your real one has somehow been wiped/gone fubar.
The easiest way to fix it obviously is if you have your EFS backed up. If you don't there are tools on Google Play which claim to help you recover your IMEI, but reports I've seen about these recently say they only have a chance of working if you have some/all of your "nv_" files in your EFS folder.
I guess what it all boils down to is are you able to make calls, use data; I.E can you use your phone normally. If you can, it may not be a massive problem having a generic IMEI. Yes, some telcos around the world ban phones they detect with a non-unique IMEI, but I've also seen plenty of instances of people on here who have used their phone just fine with the generic one.
If you don't have a backup & really really need to get your IMEI back because your phone doesn't work, you need to contact Odia on here. He can apparently recover your IMEI (most of the time) in situations where it might otherwise be really hard to do (for a small 'donation').
So first up, answer the questions about EFS backup/whether you have one & also if you're able to use the phone normally & we can go from there.
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how to fix EFS??
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efs
ok thank you so I can use the phone if I go parmetres / security / configure sim card and uncheck lock simcard.
I have no problems with sim card cyanogenmod9
efs
I have never make backup efs: (
why do you need to backup your IMEI / another method click here?
- Download & install
- ROOT requires
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3J7gOQH7ViEWUp0VUVGdE5ZRVE/edit?usp=sharing
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Can you verify the authentic properties of this program? I'm wary of using programs that I am unsure about that require root... especially from a non-recognized developer.
No offense meant just curious.
Thanks
dajmanjt said:
Can you verify the authentic properties of this program? I'm wary of using programs that I am unsure about that require root... especially from a non-recognized developer.
No offense meant just curious.
Thanks
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You can read permission
so this is just backin up the 2 efs partitions, modemst1 and modemst2? but in app form instead of my script?
the efs backup function has also been added to TWRP.
this could be useful until TWRP is working for the D802 international variant.
paratox said:
this could be useful until TWRP is working for the D802 international variant.
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Here is a working TWRP for the D802 international variant. Link ::: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469995 :good:
How can repair my imei? I found this app too late. TIA
Or does someone have a zeroed out backup? PLZ reply I need this badly.
Edit: My esn is all zero's after bricking/unbricking.
tegezee said:
Or does someone have a zeroed out backup? PLZ reply I need this badly.
Edit: My esn is all zero's after bricking/unbricking.
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you should probably create a new thread and get help for this. Like the link in the OP said, efs folder are unique to each device because it also contain imei/esn number. Using someone else back up wont help you with your phone. maybe theres a different fix.
super114 said:
you should probably create a new thread and get help for this. Like the link in the OP said, efs folder are unique to each device because it also contain imei/esn number. Using someone else back up wont help you with your phone. maybe theres a different fix.
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I will but, You can zero out the 3 efs img files to get zeroed out meid & esn locations. As seen in this thread!!! It's called EFS Backup/Restore/Repair...
I have a problem with lost IMEI ..... but i didn't do any back up IMEI ... can we fix it ?
reachheng said:
I have a problem with lost IMEI ..... but i didn't do any back up IMEI ... can we fix it ?
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We could if we had something that would allow these files to be converted to a format that is readable by a hex editor, and then convert them back. I have been trying to find something like this for a while but I can't find anything. If anyone knows and would be willing to share, I am sure a great many of us would appreciate it!
Tks @hoangnova :good:
This is my last ditch effort. Small back story: I somehow wiped EVERYTHING on my G2. EFS partition, ESN, data, SIM info., everything with dialer codes. All of my network information reads "unknown". I tried many methods from here on the forums to get this data back and it turns out I have lost my EFS partition- DNA for the network? I sent it to LG to get it fixed, having done a hard reset and leaving no trace of root. They sent it back without even asking and did no repairs. The note said "board bent". WTF?? How does the user bend the main board, especially when I never opened it? They voided my warranty and ripped off my IMEI/MEID sticker from the back of the phone.
Anyways, I am here with a brick. No network still. Here is what I have done:
1) .tot method to ZVC. Several more times... once to ZV7 where I lost touch capability. Luckily saved my arse with a micro->usb cable and a mouse.
2) attempted to root with ioroot25. Failed because the phone WILL NOT find recovery mode. adb, voldown+pwr then again from power off, and apps are unable to force the phone into recovery mode. I assume it is possible that my recovery mode is deleted?
3) Would have tried all of these "rewrite your efs/imei/etc" things but I can't do any without root. Can't root without recovery, can I?
4) Spent the last two weeks scouring the internet for a fix and going back to my Epic 4G temporarily.
Please help me, has anyone seen this before? Can anyone help me fix it? I am to the point where I would pay to have it fixed. Any experts out there? XDA has yet to let me down... I just need to know if I can fix it or if it is a brick so I can go searching for an old Sprint GS3.
Thanks all,
baublitz
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hoangnova said:
why do you need to backup your IMEI / another method click here?
- Download & install
- ROOT requires
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3J7gOQH7ViEWUp0VUVGdE5ZRVE/edit?usp=sharing
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One question,
I can not really back up the IMEI and EFS by solid explorer or TWRP?
I'm a newbie!
For all lg devices? or only G2?
after flashing d800 with tot i lost the imei of the phone
how to repair it?
Hey,my android 4.2.2 got stuck at bootloop,just a logo spining.Seems like a soft one.How to get out of it.I backed up the info and everything,but i cant find it (wow).I have another android 4.2.2 and maybe he can help with it.
deda994 said:
Hey,my android 4.2.2 got stuck at bootloop,just a logo spining.Seems like a soft one.How to get out of it.I backed up the info and everything,but i cant find it (wow).I have another android 4.2.2 and maybe he can help with it.
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if you have any backup of your rom,just restore it or flash firmware
deda994 said:
Hey,m......
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You can restore ur previous rom if u have back up otherwise you can download odin flashable stock firmware pacvkage from Sammobile according to your region.
deda994 said:
Hey,my android 4.2.2 got stuck at bootloop,just a logo spining.Seems like a soft one.How to get out of it.I backed up the info and everything,but i cant find it (wow).I have another android 4.2.2 and maybe he can help with it.
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Please specify what phone do you own ...and how does it get to this situation
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Maybe this can help
mimminou said:
Please specify what phone do you own ...and how does it get to this situation
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Thanks for your help, guys
Well I was messing up with, obviously, things that I didn't know about. Seems like Android tweaker 2 made my phone to this state. I was concerned that I have all backed up by Titanium backup but I was wrong. I backed up my apps, not system. I AM still concerned that I have backup somewhere, but no say I can find it in recovery (I navigate, search, etc., but no backup) Well my phone is Prestigio pap3400duo,running stock kernel, no custom ROM, didn't unlock the BOOTLOADER,. This happens to me for the second time in 3 days, I can't send my phone to repair again (it is rooted but they can't turn it on to see so they always repair it). I am ashamed to take it to store again ☺. only someone retarded can destroy his phone 2 times in 3 days.
Thanks in advance.
deda994 said:
Thanks for your help, guys
Well I was messing up with, obviously, things that I didn't know about. Seems like Android tweaker 2 made my phone to this state. I was concerned that I have all backed up by Titanium backup but I was wrong. I backed up my apps, not system. I AM still concerned that I have backup somewhere, but no say I can find it in recovery (I navigate, search, etc., but no backup) Well my phone is Prestigio pap3400duo,running stock kernel, no custom ROM, didn't unlock the BOOTLOADER,. This happens to me for the second time in 3 days, I can't send my phone to repair again (it is rooted but they can't turn it on to see so they always repair it). I am ashamed to take it to store again ☺. only someone retarded can destroy his phone 2 times in 3 days.
Thanks in advance.
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flash firmware
Ok i need help with my device.
I got a s6 edge SMG925I a while ago, yesterday an update (i guess its called OTA) popped up and i installed it. after the installation was completed but now i'm not registered on network, and i can't detect my SIM card.
Note: my IMEI is NOT blocked.
So far all my efforts were for nothing.
All the info i got so far by searching
Problems:
Not registered on network
when typing *#06# it only show S/N
About device it shows IMEI: Unknown
did not back up the efs folder (but i GUESS the folder is still there and somehow the new stock can't access it)
Android ver. 6.0.1(marshmallow)
Possible cause:
EFS Folder corrupted
Bad Stock installation
Already tried:
Rooting (i wasnt able to root)
Installing latest stock rom
installing the old rom
QPST to change IMEI
Please help me guys
EDIT:
I figured out what happened, my efs got deleted somehow, i got no backup, is there a way around this? help me please
brunao90 said:
Ok i need help with my device.
I got a s6 edge SMG925I a while ago, yesterday an update (i guess its called OTA) popped up and i installed it. after the installation was completed but now i'm not registered on network, and i can't detect my SIM card.
Note: my IMEI is NOT blocked.
So far all my efforts were for nothing.
All the info i got so far by searching
Problems:
Not registered on network
when typing *#06# it only show S/N
About device it shows IMEI: Unknown
did not back up the efs folder (but i GUESS the folder is still there and somehow the new stock can't access it)
Android ver. 6.0.1(marshmallow)
Possible cause:
EFS Folder corrupted
Bad Stock installation
Already tried:
Rooting (i wasnt able to root)
Installing latest stock rom
installing the old rom
QPST to change IMEI
Please help me guys
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How about a simple reset from the settings menu? But I am pretty sure, if you somehow deleted the IMEI imformation, your chances are not the best. You'd have to find a way, to get write thatbinfo back. What you could do is ask someone else to backup that partition for you and change the values according to your phone ( IMEI, serial number,...) Then flash this partition info back. Good luck!
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CM recovery
brunao90 said:
Ok i need help with my device.
I got a s6 edge SMG925I a while ago, yesterday an update (i guess its called OTA) popped up and i installed it. after the installation was completed but now i'm not registered on network, and i can't detect my SIM card.
Note: my IMEI is NOT blocked.
So far all my efforts were for nothing.
All the info i got so far by searching
Problems:
Not registered on network
when typing *#06# it only show S/N
About device it shows IMEI: Unknown
did not back up the efs folder (but i GUESS the folder is still there and somehow the new stock can't access it)
Android ver. 6.0.1(marshmallow)
Possible cause:
EFS Folder corrupted
Bad Stock installation
Already tried:
Rooting (i wasnt able to root)
Installing latest stock rom
installing the old rom
QPST to change IMEI
Please help me guys
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i think you can install CM recovery (TWRP) then you can process the backup of your old rom from the recovery.
just enter in recovery mode then you'll find "restore" choose all the files ( i think there will be like this: System, Cashe, Efs, Boot...) then hit Restore botton, and wait for it to boot up hope this helps you bro
N00BY0815 said:
How about a simple reset from the settings menu? But I am pretty sure, if you somehow deleted the IMEI imformation, your chances are not the best. You'd have to find a way, to get write thatbinfo back. What you could do is ask someone else to backup that partition for you and change the values according to your phone ( IMEI, serial number,...) Then flash this partition info back. Good luck!
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Ok, the reset didn't work, is there a way to write it back? it can be done?
g3nius85 said:
i think you can install CM recovery (TWRP) then you can process the backup of your old rom from the recovery.
just enter in recovery mode then you'll find "restore" choose all the files ( i think there will be like this: System, Cashe, Efs, Boot...) then hit Restore botton, and wait for it to boot up hope this helps you bro
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Thank you, i'll try that now
edit: it didn't work, its kinda obvious the backup file was empty
try
brunao90 said:
Ok, the reset didn't work, is there a way to write it back? it can be done?
Thank you, i'll try that now
edit: it didn't work, its kinda obvious the backup file was empty
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sorry to hear that try to install the 4 files rom with PIT file hope that will work
g3nius85 said:
sorry to hear that try to install the 4 files rom with PIT file hope that will work
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Sorry for the noob question but how do i do that?
By the way, I managed to figured out what happened.
Long story short, my efs got deleted somehow and now its lost forever. What should i do?
brunao90 said:
Sorry for the noob question but how do i do that?
By the way, I managed to figured out what happened.
Long story short, my efs got deleted somehow and now its lost forever. What should i do?
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You need someone to write a new cert in your phone and fix the imei.
FakeSmile said:
You need someone to write a new cert in your phone and fix the imei.
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Ok but i don't know anyone who can do this, u got any advice?
brunao90 said:
Ok but i don't know anyone who can do this, u got any advice?
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Try to get the efs partition holding the information from someone else, change it to your IMEI, serial,... And flash that partition to your phone and you should be good. I guess you'd have to use a hex editor to get that done. I am not rooted, so I can't back it up for you.
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