Hey, guys!
This is my first post in this forum.
My situation is the following: a friend of mine came to me because her SIII GT-I9300 was stuck in the SAMSUNG screen. After a little research on the internet, I did a wipe data, which did not work. Then I researched a bit more and flashed Android 4.3 using Odin. Android was running OK, but I got "not registered on network".
My question is: in order to fix this problem, should I worry about the IMEI? (when I did the wipe data i didn't do any backup...:silly.
Any help is welcome. Please have in my mind that I'm a noob...
mauschuster said:
Hey, guys!
This is my first post in this forum.
My situation is the following: a friend of mine came to me because her SIII GT-I9300 was stuck in the SAMSUNG screen. After a little research on the internet, I did a wipe data, which did not work. Then I researched a bit more and flashed Android 4.3 using Odin. Android was running OK, but I got "not registered on network".
My question is: in order to fix this problem, should I worry about the IMEI? (when I did the wipe data i didn't do any backup...:silly.
Any help is welcome. Please have in my mind that I'm a noob...
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hey,
You can try flash v2 modem like MG4 or the latest one is ND1.
Press thanks button if i help you
mauschuster said:
Hey, guys!
This is my first post in this forum.
My situation is the following: a friend of mine came to me because her SIII GT-I9300 was stuck in the SAMSUNG screen. After a little research on the internet, I did a wipe data, which did not work. Then I researched a bit more and flashed Android 4.3 using Odin. Android was running OK, but I got "not registered on network".
My question is: in order to fix this problem, should I worry about the IMEI? (when I did the wipe data i didn't do any backup...:silly.
Any help is welcome. Please have in my mind that I'm a noob...
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U can flash these 1- Patched XXUGMK6 kernel
2- Patched XXUGMK6 modem
by using cwm recovery
elelamy said:
U can flash these 1- Patched XXUGMK6 kernel
2- Patched XXUGMK6 modem
by using cwm recovery
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Thanks for the suggestion... Should I root Android before patching it?
mauschuster said:
Thanks for the suggestion... Should I root Android before patching it?
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Yes root it then install cwm recovery then download zip file and put it onto your internal sdcard
Then reboot in CWM and use "install from zip".
Well, guys...
I did what you said... didn't succeed. I installed those patches, but it still says "not registered on network".
I wonder if it is an IMEI / EFS folder issue... As I mentioned on the initial post, I don't have a backup EFS folder.
Should I try to flash the stock ROM (I mean, the factory native ROM) so as to try to recover the IMEI?
If so, I don't know what was the original firmware because I got this mobile from a friend.
Any ideas on how to figure it out?
Thanks in advance.
mauschuster said:
Well, guys...
I did what you said... didn't succeed. I installed those patches, but it still says "not registered on network".
I wonder if it is an IMEI / EFS folder issue... As I mentioned on the initial post, I don't have a backup EFS folder.
Should I try to flash the stock ROM (I mean, the factory native ROM) so as to try to recover the IMEI?
If so, I don't know what was the original firmware because I got this mobile from a friend.
Any ideas on how to figure it out?
Thanks in advance.
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Try patched MG4 modem
~ RazorMC
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Try patched MG4 modem
~ RazorMC
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I'm really thankful for the tips... but is there any tutorial on how to flash MG4 modem?
I've had a quick look on the net, but I couldn't find any 'step-by-step'...
I mean, do I have to save those 2 files (modem MG4 + kernel) in the SD card and flash using CWM?
Where can I download it?
Thank you all.
mauschuster said:
I'm really thankful for the tips... but is there any tutorial on how to flash MG4 modem?
I've had a quick look on the net, but I couldn't find any 'step-by-step'...
I mean, do I have to save those 2 files (modem MG4 + kernel) in the SD card and flash using CWM?
Where can I download it?
Thank you all.
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Here's the patched modem and install via CWM.
mauschuster said:
Well, guys...
I did what you said... didn't succeed. I installed those patches, but it still says "not registered on network".
I wonder if it is an IMEI / EFS folder issue... As I mentioned on the initial post, I don't have a backup EFS folder.
Should I try to flash the stock ROM (I mean, the factory native ROM) so as to try to recover the IMEI?
If so, I don't know what was the original firmware because I got this mobile from a friend.
Any ideas on how to figure it out?
Thanks in advance.
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U can try these patched modems
https://drive.google.com/folderview...usp=sha+ring&tid=0B6MIUd7HJudAbU5YaGkzOUowMG8
these are released after 4.3 upgrade with the issue not registered in network
Flash
I would go back to an older version of standard rom. See if that restores imei efs back to version 1. Sammy mobile unbranded uk is version 2 so use an older version than that. I have gone back to this from version 4.3 stock. If phone boot loops after flashing do full factory reset. Then check imei. If still not ok. Install kies and it will upgrade to 4.3 and imei will be back.
koj said:
I would go back to an older version of standard rom. See if that restores imei efs back to version 1. Sammy mobile unbranded uk is version 2 so use an older version than that. I have gone back to this from version 4.3 stock. If phone boot loops after flashing do full factory reset. Then check imei. If still not ok. Install kies and it will upgrade to 4.3 and imei will be back.
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Koj,
Could you please post the link for the older version of standard rom? After flashing it, how can I check the IMEI EFS version? I just want to be sure I'm strictly following your tips.
Just to remind you, I got this S3 from a friend who had bought it in USA, and now I'm trying to use it in Brazil.
Thanks in advance. Greetings from Brazil!!
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9300&pcode=ZTO These are a list of Brazilian roms choose the september 4.12 version. You will need to register before you can download. To check imei go to about device then status or from phone keypad enter *#06#
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Hi,
I got my mum an S2 a few months ago. She was able to use it properly until recently where the phone wouldn't recognise the sim. So i got the sim card changed and the problem persisted.
It kept on saying 'not on a registered network'. I read on the forum that the EFS may need changing. But unfortunately i never made a backup before. so i was wondering if anyone can help me to try to fix it. The IMEI is the same as whats written behind the battery.
joevik said:
Hi,
I got my mum an S2 a few months ago. She was able to use it properly until recently where the phone wouldn't recognise the sim. So i got the sim card changed and the problem persisted.
It kept on saying 'not on a registered network'. I read on the forum that the EFS may need changing. But unfortunately i never made a backup before. so i was wondering if anyone can help me to try to fix it. The IMEI is the same as whats written behind the battery.
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Try to change the modem if the problem still there. Then try to vheck it in stock rom.
Go to google and check imei isn't blocked mate. Also delete apn and restore them first.
Thanks for the reply mate.
Quick question. when i flash the modem. do i need to flash the modem for the current firmware again or do i just download any other modem and flash?
joevik said:
Thanks for the reply mate.
Quick question. when i flash the modem. do i need to flash the modem for the current firmware again or do i just download any other modem and flash?
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Try to download different modem. Xwls8 is giving best for me.
Here are the best modems diwnload and flash - http://d-h.st/users/ApriliaM3/?fld_id=7318#files
Cheers!
noob question: Do i flash the modem using odin? as the phone is stock and is not rooted?
joevik said:
Cheers!
noob question: Do i flash the modem using odin? as the phone is stock and is not rooted?
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if youe phone is rooted then flash it for, recovery not from odin.
regards.
I Just rooted the phone. I cannot find the modem.bin anywhere in recovery.
I managed to solve the problem. I read a few threads where people said they had the problem when they had a pin for the sim card. so i disabled the pin code and there u go, i was able to make and receive calls and messages. all good! thanks all.
After having S3 for some months, I decided to update it to 4.3.
So I searched online and saw some tutorials how to root and install costum ROMs.
I read few tutorials to be sure how to do that and after all went good and the ROM installed, One problem has rised: NO SIGNAL!
so I wiped all and installed a ROM STOCK.
After that the signal came back "half way". It's showing signal bars but I can't call to anyone, even after calling to my provider...
I just don't know what to do. Please help
VentAcruZ said:
After having S3 for some months, I decided to update it to 4.3.
So I searched online and saw some tutorials how to root and install costum ROMs.
I read few tutorials to be sure how to do that and after all went good and the ROM installed, One problem has rised: NO SIGNAL!
so I wiped all and installed a ROM STOCK.
After that the signal came back "half way". It's showing signal bars but I can't call to anyone, even after calling to my provider...
I just don't know what to do. Please help
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well these tutorial you've read were either very bad or you haven't read them correctly, because probably you missed the important step of the efs backup. see therefor the stickies thread or the thousands of similiar questions here in the q&a.
Darkened_Sky said:
well these tutorial you've read were either very bad or you haven't read them correctly, because probably you missed the important step of the efs backup. see therefor the stickies thread or the thousands of similiar questions here in the q&a.
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Ok... so if I don't have a efs backup so I am screwed I got it.
But I think I found somothing. it's called efs.tar that was on my phone. (attched)
What can I do with this file?
Thank you
VentAcruZ said:
Ok... so if I don't have a efs backup so I am screwed I got it.
But I think I found somothing. it's called efs.tar that was on my phone. (attched)
What can I do with this file?
Thank you
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That is your backup flash with odin
( When you flashed a custom rom it probably backed up your efs some roms backup by default)
I would just backup your efs you have at the moment just in case you have problems flashing. You will then be able to return to how your efs is now even though it is not fully working..
Or try this app >> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.hellcat.droiddev.ktool <<
The phone has to bee rotted to use ktool?
I also understand from the link you did about the EFS that there are two types of base bands and if I have an efs backup that I did on V1 baseband so I can't restore it on a v2 baseband, so my conclusion is to get back to 4.1.2... correct me if I am wrong
VentAcruZ said:
The phone has to bee rotted to use ktool?
I also understand from the link you did about the EFS that there are two types of base bands and if I have an efs backup that I did on V1 baseband so I can't restore it on a v2 baseband, so my conclusion is to get back to 4.1.2... correct me if I am wrong
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good that you found efs backup
yes you need root. or you use the recovery philz touch to restore your efs (then you don't need root, but a custom recovery).
well samsung roms based on 4.3 need efs v2, so you have to go back to 4.1.2 to restore your efs v1 backup.
if everything is working again, I would suggest you to use oding to upgrade to 4.3, because then everything should be updated correctly (but keep your efs backup, and make another one, just to be sure)
then you can try out again custom roms based on sammy 4.3
So what is the best option to restore it?
Because before I tried (while 4.3 stock rom was installed) the flash it with Odin but Odin always crashed when I was uploading it to Odin.
With kTool I tried before but when I am clicking on the button it says that it restored but he didn't asked for directory, when do I need to put it?
The same story with phliz, I also tried with this and he don't asks for directory, only asking whan the ending if the file-tar to bin...
VentAcruZ said:
So what is the best option to restore it?
Because before I tried (while 4.3 stock rom was installed) the flash it with Odin but Odin always crashed when I was uploading it to Odin.
With kTool I tried before but when I am clicking on the button it says that it restored but he didn't asked for directory, when do I need to put it?
The same story with phliz, I also tried with this and he don't asks for directory, only asking whan the ending if the file-tar to bin...
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Just extract the efs.tar and copy its contents to /efs.
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Just extract the efs.tar and copy its contents to /efs.
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Where is this folder located? I can't find it
and does it for xTool and phliz recovery destinations for teaking the recovery from?
Edit:
I found the /efs. I dind't know that I need to use root explorer...
I exchanged the files with my back up and suddenly instead of 0049 IMEI I got 0000 IMEI.
I tired also to flash a modem and also didin't work...
VentAcruZ said:
Where is this folder located? I can't find it
and does it for xTool and phliz recovery destinations for teaking the recovery from?
Edit:
I found the /efs. I dind't know that I need to use root explorer...
I exchanged the files with my back up and suddenly instead of 0049 IMEI I got 0000 IMEI.
I tired also to flash a modem and also didin't work...
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Hmm... try installing another EFSv2 modem, then do the /efs copying part again.
Suddenly after so restarts, the IMEI got back
But... The SN now is 0000000000
You'll need to correct the permissions of the files you've copied. Try searching for someone who already did this and duplicate what they did.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk
Ok,
I tried something new. I flashed a new modem, backed up a full backup and then installed a costum rom 4.3.
the IMEI GOT BACK! And even the SERIAL NUMBER!
But I think the serial number is not good because he has 16 or 17 (I don't remember) digits (numbers and letters).
But still i have signal bars but can't make or receive calls he says: "No registered on network"
For the finalle, I tried ARIZA patch but he Is stuck on 0%...
here I stopped, I really don't know what to do.
Don't use the Ariza patch once you've got your IMEI and SN back. Maybe try flashing a new stock version of Android with a EFSv2 baseband so as to not go through the copying fiasco.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using XDA Free mobile app
VentAcruZ said:
Ok,
I tried something new. I flashed a new modem, backed up a full backup and then installed a costum rom 4.3.
the IMEI GOT BACK! And even the SERIAL NUMBER!
But I think the serial number is not good because he has 16 or 17 (I don't remember) digits (numbers and letters).
But still i have signal bars but can't make or receive calls he says: "No registered on network"
For the finalle, I tried ARIZA patch but he Is stuck on 0%...
here I stopped, I really don't know what to do.
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Try this >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ii-network-problem-update-sn-t1918601/page199 << look at post 1984
tallman43 said:
Try this >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ii-network-problem-update-sn-t1918601/page199 << look at post 1984
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Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It worked!!!!!!!!!!!
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VentAcruZ said:
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It worked!!!!!!!!!!!
:good::good::good::good:
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hey there everybody
i have a serious issue and i think i could use your help
well previously i was on stock rom 4.2.2 on my I9300, then i flashing 4.3 manually using odin and downloaded the rom from sammobile anyhow since i flashed that firmware i can no longer access anything on my sim card, meaning i cant call or receive any call from anyone, it keeps saying no registered on network, then i thought it could be the rom or something, i tried pa rom and cm official latest builds but in vain, the same issue, i tried changing the sim card but the same, issue not resolved....how can i solve this prob, i wish it is just a software issue not a hardware
i also tried following this link, i thought it would help somehow, but in vain as well, now i have no idea what to do to solve this issue, tried reflashing another stock rom which is probably more appropriate than the old one, but also it didnt work, so now i have no idea what to do, i just need urgent help please, thanks a lot in advance
ahmed bahaa said:
hey there everybody
i have a serious issue and i think i could use your help
well previously i was on stock rom 4.2.2 on my I9300, then i flashing 4.3 manually using odin and downloaded the rom from sammobile anyhow since i flashed that firmware i can no longer access anything on my sim card, meaning i cant call or receive any call from anyone, it keeps saying no registered on network, then i thought it could be the rom or something, i tried pa rom and cm official latest builds but in vain, the same issue, i tried changing the sim card but the same, issue not resolved....how can i solve this prob, i wish it is just a software issue not a hardware
i also tried following this link, i thought it would help somehow, but in vain as well, now i have no idea what to do to solve this issue, tried reflashing another stock rom which is probably more appropriate than the old one, but also it didnt work, so now i have no idea what to do, i just need urgent help please, thanks a lot in advance
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Your efs as changed from efs v1 to efs v2 this happens from any upgrade to 4.3 it as nothing to do with flashing pit files etc try flashing a patched modem and kernel from here >> https://drive.google.com/folderview...=sharing&tid=0B6MIUd7HJudAbU5YaGkzOUowMG8#lis << also this explaines things a little >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/ref-imei-efs-stuff-i9300-including-t2393289 <<
tallman43 said:
Your efs as changed from efs v1 to efs v2 this happens from any upgrade to 4.3 it as nothing to do with flashing pit files etc try flashing a patched modem and kernel from here >> https://drive.google.com/folderview...=sharing&tid=0B6MIUd7HJudAbU5YaGkzOUowMG8#lis << also this explaines things a little >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/ref-imei-efs-stuff-i9300-including-t2393289 <<
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okay im trying to follow the link you gave me, all i get is to flash v2 efs baseband from here, but that other site you gave me to flash the patch and kernel from, which file shall i be downloading and flashing? and which site to follow?
ahmed bahaa said:
okay im trying to follow the link you gave me, all i get is to flash v2 efs baseband from here, but that other site you gave me to flash the patch and kernel from, which file shall i be downloading and flashing? and which site to follow?
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Flash the patched modem and kernel in the first link >> https://drive.google.com/folderview...=sharing&tid=0B6MIUd7HJudAbU5YaGkzOUowMG8#lis << if you get a bootloop after flashing go into recovery and factory reset.The second link was just to explain roughly what had happened to your phone.
tallman43 said:
Flash the patched modem and kernel in the first link >> https://drive.google.com/folderview...=sharing&tid=0B6MIUd7HJudAbU5YaGkzOUowMG8#lis << if you get a bootloop after flashing go into recovery and factory reset.The second link was just to explain roughly what had happened to your phone.
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dude there are many patches and modems, which one shall i be flashing? there are 3, patched kernel, patched modem, and this one (Patched_I9300XXUGMK6_Kernel_StockRepacked.zip) which one then?
pardon me for im new to this patch and modem, so i have no idea according to what i have to choose
btw dude, i just noticed that there is another stock 4.3 rom for my country, would flashing that stock firmware be of any good and solve the issue?
NOT WORKING, I TRIED
okay buddy i got it to work, flashed patched kernel and patched modem using twrp in one go and it did work, couldn't wait for your reply though, so now it is working peacefully and i can access my sim, calling sending sms etc, but i wanna know how to backup efs, or actually is it necessary to back it up, can't i have the patched modem and kernel files for solving this issue whenever it arises?
ahmed bahaa said:
okay buddy i got it to work, flashed patched kernel and patched modem using twrp in one go and it did work, couldn't wait for your reply though, so now it is working peacefully and i can access my sim, calling sending sms etc, but i wanna know how to backup efs, or actually is it necessary to back it up, can't i have the patched modem and kernel files for solving this issue whenever it arises?
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Hi sorry I have been away from computer i'm glad to see you got it working You will always need to use a patched modem and kernel the only way to return to normal would have been to backup your efs before it got changed. As for backing up your efs you can back it up with PhilZ recovery I'm not sure about twrp iv'e not used it for a while. There are are a few apps/programs that can back it up also just do a search on xda. But remember you will always need to use the patched modem/kernel if you change roms.
tallman43 said:
Hi sorry I have been away from computer i'm glad to see you got it working You will always need to use a patched modem and kernel the only way to return to normal would have been to backup your efs before it got changed. As for backing up your efs you can back it up with PhilZ recovery I'm not sure about twrp iv'e not used it for a while. There are are a few apps/programs that can back it up also just do a search on xda. But remember you will always need to use the patched modem/kernel if you change roms.
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okay cool...but may you tell me why do i have to keep on using patched kernel and modem? even when changing rom, i had another I9300 which didnt involve flashing patched kernel and modem with every rom change, keeping in mind i was changing rom like twice or trice every month
ahmed bahaa said:
okay cool...but may you tell me why do i have to keep on using patched kernel and modem? even when changing rom, i had another I9300 which didnt involve flashing patched kernel and modem with every rom change, keeping in mind i was changing rom like twice or trice every month
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Because when you flashed from 4.2 to 4.3 your efs got changed from efs v1 to efs v2 and in the process it got slightly corrupt so it was unable to read your modem ( This happens some times and you where unlucky) .This is a lesson for all people to make sure they backup the efs before flashing roms ( Especially the very first rom that they flash) it is the very first thing you should ever do.
IMEI changed after flashing to 4.3 jellybean GT-I9300
tallman43 said:
Because when you flashed from 4.2 to 4.3 your efs got changed from efs v1 to efs v2 and in the process it got slightly corrupt so it was unable to read your modem ( This happens some times and you where unlucky) .This is a lesson for all people to make sure they backup the efs before flashing roms ( Especially the very first rom that they flash) it is the very first thing you should ever do.
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hi there, I've just been reading, and I have the same problem MY IMEI number changed to a generic *0049*. I just clicked on the link but can I ask which one is the kernel patch and which one is the modem patch do I need to download?
darren29 said:
hi there, I've just been reading, and I have the same problem MY IMEI number changed to a generic *0049*. I just clicked on the link but can I ask which one is the kernel patch and which one is the modem patch do I need to download?
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The one that says kernel is kernel patch and the one that says modem is the modem patch lol Try the mk6 modem and the mk6 kernel patch flash them in custom recovery with 4.3 rom. If you get bootloop reboot into recovery and factory reset. Please note this is not guaranteed to fix all imei issues but does help in some cases.
tallman43 said:
The one that says kernel is kernel patch and the one that says modem is the modem patch lol Try the mk6 modem and the mk6 kernel patch flash them in custom recovery with 4.3 rom. If you get bootloop reboot into recovery and factory reset. Please note this is not guaranteed to fix all imei issues but does help in some cases.
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thank you, so I can't use Odin to flash them?
darren29 said:
thank you, so I can't use Odin to flash them?
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Is there a possibility that there's a way that I could just wipe my entire phone clean of all partition and data and start a fresh firmware update?, if so how can I do that, as I have a corrupted file then I think if it can be done it might just work a fresh firmware flash on a clean system??
darren29 said:
Is there a possibility that there's a way that I could just wipe my entire phone clean of all partition and data and start a fresh firmware update?, if so how can I do that, as I have a corrupted file then I think if it can be done it might just work a fresh firmware flash on a clean system??
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Read here >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/ref-imei-efs-stuff-i9300-including-t2393289 << Also you can always pay for a service repair if the patched modems do not work.
important NB: TWRP recovery do support EFS backup with encryption, so i guess it is great to have a sensitive data such as EFS to be backed up with encrypted password, so i do recommend using it as a backup
Hello All, I'm pretty new to all this and am feeling out of my depth, however getting desperate and don't know where to turn next.
I am in Australia and purchased a brand new GT-I9300 from eBay around 3 weeks ago which was shipped from Shanghai, China.
It turned up running 4.1.2 and worked just fine. I tried using the software update feature on the phone to see if 4.3 was available, however, I got the error message to say that because the phone had been modified, software upgrades were unavailable. I mentioned this on a local forum here, and someone kind offered to help me upgrade to 4.3 using Odin.
Turns out the phone was shipped to me rooted and had SuperSU installed. Had to install and run Triangle Away to reset binary counter first. Then installed Odin and followed the links to the firmware and this is where it started going wrong. Fist attempt resulted in a boot loop and could not enter recovery mode to factory reset, however could access download mode, so flashed with 4.3 recovery firmware which got the phone to boot up. Then flashed 4.3 stock firmware again, which was successful this time. However, when trying to make calls or send text messages, the error message on the screen is "Not registered on network". Have tried going back to 4.1.2 and upgrading using Kies, but same result. Then tried the patch from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2745274 and still no luck.
I then sent the phone half way across Australia to Official Samsung Specialist Repair Centre, however, they called me yesterday, to say that because it was an international model, they can't/won't help as they don't have access to international firmware.
If anyone here can help me to get this phone working again, I would be very grateful. Thanks.
rakhurst said:
Hello All, I'm pretty new to all this and am feeling out of my depth, however getting desperate and don't know where to turn next.
I am in Australia and purchased a brand new GT-I9300 from eBay around 3 weeks ago which was shipped from Shanghai, China.
It turned up running 4.1.2 and worked just fine. I tried using the software update feature on the phone to see if 4.3 was available, however, I got the error message to say that because the phone had been modified, software upgrades were unavailable. I mentioned this on a local forum here, and someone kind offered to help me upgrade to 4.3 using Odin.
Turns out the phone was shipped to me rooted and had SuperSU installed. Had to install and run Triangle Away to reset binary counter first. Then installed Odin and followed the links to the firmware and this is where it started going wrong. Fist attempt resulted in a boot loop and could not enter recovery mode to factory reset, however could access download mode, so flashed with 4.3 recovery firmware which got the phone to boot up. Then flashed 4.3 stock firmware again, which was successful this time. However, when trying to make calls or send text messages, the error message on the screen is "Not registered on network". Have tried going back to 4.1.2 and upgrading using Kies, but same result. Then tried the patch from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2745274 and still no luck.
I then sent the phone half way across Australia to Official Samsung Specialist Repair Centre, however, they called me yesterday, to say that because it was an international model, they can't/won't help as they don't have access to international firmware.
If anyone here can help me to get this phone working again, I would be very grateful. Thanks.
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The link you gave was for the just for the mg4 modem try the patched modem and kernel from here >> https://drive.google.com/folderview...=sharing&tid=0B6MIUd7HJudAbU5YaGkzOUowMG8#lis << flash with a custom recovery not Odin! If you get a bootloop boot to recovery and factory reset.
tallman43 said:
The link you gave was for the just for the mg4 modem try the patched modem and kernel from here flash with a custom recovery not Odin! If you get a bootloop boot to recovery and factory reset.
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Thank You. The phone was posted back to me yesterday, but I won't receive it back until the end of the week. Once I get it back, I'll try this out.
I'm very sorry to have to ask this, but could you give me a bit of a step by step by what you mean?
Thank You again.
tallman43 said:
The link you gave was for the just for the mg4 modem try the patched modem and kernel. Flash with a custom recovery not Odin! If you get a bootloop boot to recovery and factory reset.
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Many thanks tallman43, I managed to get someone to give me a hand with giving your idea a try. Just wanted to let you know that it worked, and my GT-I9300 is now back up and connecting to the network and running with 4.3. Thanks again, and much appreciated.
Hi everyone, someone said that you need to flash 5.1.1 bootloader to s6 edge 6.0.1 in order to downgrade. But whe i try to flash it says fails. I get this error everytime when i try to flash the 5.1.1 bootloader. Help me please. Thanks in advance!
nicoE. said:
Hi everyone, someone said that you need to flash 5.1.1 bootloader to s6 edge 6.0.1 in order to downgrade. But whe i try to flash it says fails. I get this error everytime when i try to flash the 5.1.1 bootloader. Help me please. Thanks in advance!
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What device is it? You can not flash any file to unlock the bootloader.
Only international variants and some american and canadian models can be downgraded.
SM-G925F International Galaxy S6 Edge
SM-G925P Sprint Galaxy S6 Edge including Boost Mobile
SM-G925T T-Mobile Galaxy S6 Edge
SM-G925W8 Bell, Rogers, Telus, Canadian Galaxy S6 Edge
SM-G925R4 US Cellular Galaxy S6 Edge
SM-G925I Australia, Singapore, India,& Latin America
SM-G925K, SM-G925L, SM-G925S Korea Galaxy S6 Edge
SM-G9250 Hong Kong, China, Taiwan Galaxy S6 Edge
These are the only downgradable models.
hi did you solve the bootloader downgrade?
i have the same problem with canadian galaxy s6 edge g925w8 bell
nicoE. said:
Hi everyone, someone said that you need to flash 5.1.1 bootloader to s6 edge 6.0.1 in order to downgrade. But whe i try to flash it says fails. I get this error everytime when i try to flash the 5.1.1 bootloader. Help me please. Thanks in advance!
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Who was this someone? If someone says: jump in front of that train! Would you do it? Next time please do your research, before you try to turn your expensive device into a paper weight.
Sent from my SM-G925F using XDA Free mobile app
N00BY0815 said:
Who was this someone? If someone says: jump in front of that train! Would you do it? Next time please do your research, before you try to turn your expensive device into a paper weight.
Sent from my SM-G925F using XDA Free mobile app
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I dont need you help. I dont need your stupid answer. Back off!
nicoE. said:
I dont need you help. I dont need your stupid answer. Back off!
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Well I know this wasn't quite helpful, but I guess you learned your lesson. So which version of the phone do you have? Why dont you just download the latest ROM for your device and flash it? Then you at least should get back a working phone. Then do a little research and try to figure out, if a downgrade for your specific model is possible.
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N00BY0815 said:
Well I know this wasn't quite helpful, but I guess you learned your lesson. So which version of the phone do you have? Why dont you just download the latest ROM for your device and flash it? Then you at least should get back a working phone. Then do a little research and try to figure out, if a downgrade for your specific model is possible.
Sent from my SM-G925F using XDA Free mobile app
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Well ive lost my imei and baseband. My device is sm g925f. Some people said that I need to restore my efs back up but when i flash my efs backup via odin it says fail and my device has more damge now. My drk is damged. So i need to send my phone to shop who can fix this problem.
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Well ive lost my imei and baseband. My device is sm g925f. Some people said that I need to restore my efs back up but when i flash my efs backup via odin it says fail and my device has more damge now. My drk is damged. So i need to send my phone to shop who can fix this problem.
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Did you already try to flashnthe stock ROM? If not, I'd recommend doing it. Then search for how to restore efs backup. Then I guess maybe after a factory reset you should be good to go.
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Here are 2 links. So as far as I understand it, you either need the app, or adb to restore your efs partition.
http://techbeasts.com/backup-restore-efs-imei-samsung-galaxy-s6-s6-edge/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ckup-restore-efs-partition-t3062487?nocache=1
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Did you already try to flashnthe stock ROM? If not, I'd recommend doing it. Then search for how to restore efs backup. Then I guess maybe after a factory reset you should be good to go.
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Here are 2 links. So as far as I understand it, you either need the app, or adb to restore your efs partition.
http://techbeasts.com/backup-restore-efs-imei-samsung-galaxy-s6-s6-edge/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ckup-restore-efs-partition-t3062487?nocache=1
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I already tried flashing stock. And i have adb intalled but nothings happen. Still no imei and baseband.
nicoE. said:
I already tried flashing stock. And i have adb intalled but nothings happen. Still no imei and baseband.
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Provide logs of the flashing process please. Otherwise I have to guess what is happening. Which firmware did you try to flash? Odin version?
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nicoE. said:
I already tried flashing stock. And i have adb intalled but nothings happen. Still no imei and baseband.
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Flash this UK BTU firmware. It seems to be the best one and will flash fine almost 100% of the time.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/99544/G925FXXS4DPIJ_G925FBTU4DPH1_BTU/
Once done root your phone with cf autoroot. It is compatible with your device and the above ROM.
After that install this partitions app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ma.wanam.partitions
Top right corner click settings and restore partition. Insert your backup of efs and restore.this will most likely fix your problem. If you dont have a back up of efs theres not much else you can do.
Keep me updated.
Edit: what did you do exactly to lose imei? Flash an incompatible rom? Or what?
callumbr1 said:
Flash this UK BTU firmware. It seems to be the best one and will flash fine almost 100% of the time.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/99544/G925FXXS4DPIJ_G925FBTU4DPH1_BTU/
Once done root your phone with cf autoroot. It is compatible with your device and the above ROM.
After that install this partitions app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ma.wanam.partitions
Top right corner click settings and restore partition. Insert your backup of efs and restore.this will most likely fix your problem. If you dont have a back up of efs theres not much else you can do.
Keep me updated.
Edit: what did you do exactly to lose imei? Flash an incompatible rom? Or what?
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i flashed the ported note 7 rom i forgot the name but that is note 7 port for s6 edge. I tried your instruction but efs wont restore it keep saying success but no change i tried many times but nothings happen.
nicoE. said:
i flashed the ported note 7 rom i forgot the name but that is note 7 port for s6 edge. I tried your instruction but efs wont restore it keep saying success but no change i tried many times but nothings happen.
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You need to restore efs, then go to settings, reset network settings remove sim card. Boot to recovery wipe data wipe cache partition. Reboot device then put sim card back in. Select auto network
Edit: you need to restore efs and radio...
callumbr1 said:
You need to restore efs, then go to settings, reset network settings remove sim card. Boot to recovery wipe data wipe cache partition. Reboot device then put sim card back in. Select auto network
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OK thanks for your help. I appreciate it. I will try this tom. because im sleepy.
"I already pressed thanks" :good:
nicoE. said:
OK thanks for your help. I appreciate it. I will try this tom. because im sleepy.
"I already pressed thanks" :good:
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No problem... read the edit.
Keep me updated :good:
Flash stock firmware
Flash twrp
Do adb shell from twrp
Wipe efs using the following command
mke2fs dev/block/sda3
mkdir /efs
mount -t ext4 /dev/block/sda3 /efs
Factory reset and reboot
Still no imei?. Try flashing stock again
I don't know if it's gonna work with s6 edge but it worked in some cases for note 3. On you own risk. You have nothing to loose anyway since it's already useless.
Sent from SM-G925F
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No problem... read the edit.
Keep me updated :good:
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Mate i have a question. I cant flash my efs via odin. What is tge ajother option to flash efs?
nicoE. said:
Mate i have a question. I cant flash my efs via odin. What is tge ajother option to flash efs?
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Download https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ma.wanam.partitions
Male sure your efs backup is saved internally on your phone. On the app top right corner click settings and restore. Locate the efs folder you backed up and click start. Once done reboot to recovery. Wipe data and cache and reboot.
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Download https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ma.wanam.partitions
Male sure your efs backup is saved internally on your phone. On the app top right corner click settings and restore. Locate the efs folder you backed up and click start. Once done reboot to recovery. Wipe data and cache and reboot.
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I think i have a corrupt back up efs? Why nothings happen? And i have wrong imei
nicoE. said:
I think i have a corrupt back up efs? Why nothings happen? And i have wrong imei
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What do you mean by wrong? Did you restore efs and radio?
Hi,
Yesterday since I installed CRISSCROSS ROM I lost signal, I thought was a rom problem, after I tried with CARHDROM and the problem persist so I decided to back to the rom that I always use NEXEFY but It don't solved nothing. I checked the signal status, I can see that I don't have IMEI, appeared like unknow.
I have been searching information about this problem, I find a solution using the EngineedMode (Im not sure if this work) but when I dial *#*#3646633#*#* I don't get nothing, I tried MTK SETTING and the same.
I already tried my SIM card in other phones and worked OK, also other sim card of different brand but the problem persist.
Please I hope can you help me.
Sorry my english.
CarmesiDaniel said:
Hi,
Yesterday since I installed CRISSCROSS ROM I lost signal, I thought was a rom problem, after I tried with CARHDROM and the problem persist so I decided to back to the rom that I always use NEXEFY but It don't solved nothing. I checked the signal status, I can see that I don't have IMEI, appeared like unknow.
I have been searching information about this problem, I find a solution using the EngineedMode (Im not sure if this work) but when I dial *#*#3646633#*#* I don't get nothing, I tried MTK SETTING and the same.
I already tried my SIM card in other phones and worked OK, also other sim card of different brand but the problem persist.
Please I hope can you help me.
Sorry my english.
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Did you backup efs folder? If not its very hard to revive and im yet to find somebody who has successfully revived their efs. Only thing i can suggest is to flash back to stock in the hope it repairs efs and imei
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Did you backup efs folder? If not its very hard to revive and im yet to find somebody who has successfully revived their efs. Only thing i can suggest is to flash back to stock in the hope it repairs efs and imei
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No, I didn't
Now I can't back to stock because I don't have Windows, I'm using a MAC.
And JODIN don't works fine, It stucks in running.
CarmesiDaniel said:
No, I didn't
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So best thing to try is to.flash the stock fiirmware or restore via smart switch
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So best thing to try is to.flash the stock fiirmware or restore via smart switch
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Thanks for your help.
But apparently Smart Switch don't support G925F.
(Btw my model is G925I but the rom put G925F)
CarmesiDaniel said:
Thanks for your help.
But apparently Smart Switch don't support G925F.
(Btw my model is G925I but the rom put G925F)
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Try to find somebody who can let you use there windows pc and use odin to flash
CarmesiDaniel said:
No, I didn't
Now I can't back to stock because I don't have Windows, I'm using a MAC.
And JODIN don't works fine, It stucks in running.
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Hi,
Install Phone info Samsung on playstore and tell me what you have in FIRMWARE Tab please
edzamber said:
Hi,
Install Phone info Samsung on playstore and tell me what you have in FIRMWARE Tab please
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I hope you can help me
You need new cert and new imei flash.
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I hope you can help me
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If you have G925F, you need to flash BL/Modem 4dxxxx.
Try this one by TWRP
https://www.mediafire.com/download/1co81vs446t0pqg
Look at this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=67781470
edzamber said:
If you have G925F, you need to flash BL/Modem 4dxxxx.
Try this one by TWRP
https://www.mediafire.com/download/1co81vs446t0pqg
Look at this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=67781470
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My model is G925I, anyway I just flash this by TWRP but problem persist.