Hi when I dial *#06# there is no imei number and in about phone it says unknown and out of service, i can see the baseband etc still but what can cause this?
is there any fix
refazta90 said:
Instructions:
1. Download and install the program "HexWorkshop Hex Editor v6.7" on PC (Googling).
2. Download the app "Galaxy Toolbox" of Google Play Store.
- Install the application on Android and open, accept, and select "Back up", and exit.
- See his backup file in / sdcard/SGYunlock/bml15.img.SAVE
- Move the file to your PC (Make a backup of his again, this is just in case)
- Open the hex editor program that was already installed on the PC.
- Open file backup his
- Make sure the filter character remains on the "Legacy ASCII" (on my picture circled in red)
- Write: 0x80000 in the blank box (Go to) (i circled in red in the picture the top)
- Click ENTER
- Press the IMEI number which is 15 Digits. (In the picture, look at the red arrow)
- SAVE, then close the program.
- Move the file "bml15.img.SAVE" to /sdcard/SGYunlock/HERE.
- Open the "Galaxy Toolbox" it, agree, and RESTORE, and exit.
- Reboot, and enjoy.. :good:
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@ luteriace
You won´t ask him about Firmware etc. and gave him this solution???
Ridiculous.....
@PhaseCoder
Tell me more, please.
Firmware?
Custom Rom?
Kernel?
haselchen said:
@ luteriace
You won´t ask him about Firmware etc. and gave him this solution???
Ridiculous.....
@PhaseCoder
Tell me more, please.
Firmware?
Custom Rom?
Kernel?
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I think you are the one being ridiculous. What luteriace posted was the solution to restore PhaseCoder phone's IMEI and make his phone worked again. Dont blame if you dont know about it.
Advice
haselchen said:
@ luteriace
You won´t ask him about Firmware etc. and gave him this solution???
Ridiculous.....
@PhaseCoder
Tell me more, please.
Firmware?
Custom Rom?
Kernel?
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Well, you might want to provide your recent history with the device e.g. have you recently flashed a new firmware etc?
only time I lost my IMEI number was after 'upgrading' to XXLK3 from XXLK2.
I downloaded the split F/W from these forums for XXLK2 and XXLK3 (I need the BTU CSC thats in XXLK3) I make bastard flash in ODIN Odin3_V3.07 using the pit file and re-partitioning (PLEASE DO NOT RE-PARTITION UNLESS YOU HAVE THE FILE: cooperve_0623.pit)
I used the PDA from XXLK2 the MODEM from XXLK3 and the CSC from XXLK3 every thing works well thith latest Rafeal kernel (E3 Version) so it fits me OK. I am looking for CWM on latest Rafeal Kernel to be compatiable with RFS so I can use my custom cooked Rom seeing as I cant get EXT4 to work...
Hope this helps?
haselchen said:
@ luteriace
You won´t ask him about Firmware etc. and gave him this solution???
Ridiculous.....
@PhaseCoder
Tell me more, please.
Firmware?
Custom Rom?
Kernel?
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I managed to restore it witht he instructions from the first poster thanks.
no imei
luteriace said:
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hey thanks it might help me too , but how to download galaxy toolbox from play when my network is not working?
manthanjb said:
hey thanks it might help me too , but how to download galaxy toolbox from play when my network is not working?
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Geezz, download it using pc/laptop. Google it. Transfer it to your sdcard using sd card reader/adapter. Install it.
s5830i blank IMEI
This link worked for me but with one change.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33563594#post33563594
When i did *#06# there was no IMEI. I can not make calls or SMS. Everything else including wi-fi, bluetooth worked fine.
Upon rooting my s5830i and using Android Mate or ES File Explorer, the /efs folder was empty. I did not see any files in it what so ever. Even selected Show hidden Files option in the file explorer settings. Still /efs folder was empty. I could not add files to the /efs folder or not even delete it so that it gets recreated upon boot as suggested in some other posts. All the posts related to hex editing of nv_data.bin were of no use. I felt miserable for not having a backup of the /efs folder.
However, Galaxy Toolbox (available on Google Play Store) was able to Backup EFS Partition. It created
/sdcard/GalaxyToolbox/EFSpart.img.SAVE and /sdcard/GalaxyToolbox/EFSpart.img.TMP. So that was strange. However I did not know what to do with this backup until I saw the link mentioned above.
I followed exactly the same steps in that post by replacing the following
1. / sdcard/SGYunlock/bml15.img.SAVE in my case was /sdcard/GalaxyToolbox/EFSpart.img.SAVE
After applying those steps and a reboot, *#06# showed up my correct IMEI.
Phone Details:
Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830i
PDA: S5830IXXLD3
CSC: S5830IODDLD2
MODEM: S5830IDDLD1
PCode : GT-S5830OKIINS
Model Number: GT-S5830i
Android Version 2.3.6
Baseband Version S5830iDDLD1
Kernel Version 2.6.35.7 [email protected]#1
Build Number GINGERBREAD.XXLD3
More trouble with IMEI on s5830i...
Hi everyone. I have a similar, yet apparently a tad bit different problem with IMEI on my phone.
As with everyone else, typing *#06# shows an empty IMEI, and when I open Settings --> About Phone --> Status, it says "unknown" for IMEI, and "01" for IMEI SV.
However, I am able to make calls, send SMS, connect to mobile internet, etc. Also, when I run the Galaxy Toolbox and check phone details there, the Toolbox sees my IMEI normally. And if I backup the EFI partition and open it in Hex editor, my IMEI is there, as it always was.
For now, the only solution to getting back my phone to see it's own IMEI is to flash it back to stock ROM via Odin, and not to touch anything. It seems that whenever I try to install a custom kernel (i.e. one of the kernels compiled by the fine people here at XDA Developers), my IMEI disappears, and nothing short of an Odin flash will return it.
I've tried the method mentioned in this thread, but to no avail.
Am I doing something wrong? If so, what?
Wintershade said:
Hi everyone. I have a similar, yet apparently a tad bit different problem with IMEI on my phone.
As with everyone else, typing *#06# shows an empty IMEI, and when I open Settings --> About Phone --> Status, it says "unknown" for IMEI, and "01" for IMEI SV.
However, I am able to make calls, send SMS, connect to mobile internet, etc. Also, when I run the Galaxy Toolbox and check phone details there, the Toolbox sees my IMEI normally. And if I backup the EFI partition and open it in Hex editor, my IMEI is there, as it always was.
For now, the only solution to getting back my phone to see it's own IMEI is to flash it back to stock ROM via Odin, and not to touch anything. It seems that whenever I try to install a custom kernel (i.e. one of the kernels compiled by the fine people here at XDA Developers), my IMEI disappears, and nothing short of an Odin flash will return it.
I've tried the method mentioned in this thread, but to no avail.
Am I doing something wrong? If so, what?
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Same for me, no imei, but can do everything.
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this worked for me...
Hey guys, just a quick update. I've managed to get my IMEI back by flashing to an older stock firmware version with Odin.
Now I can flash my device with a different kernel or ROM, and the IMEI is still there.
Just thought I'd share that info with you... hope it helps someone. Cheerio~
I'm using S3 shv-e210L. After i up rom named Donkey V8, i realise that the last number of my imei has been change from 4 to 1. Need help, pls!
MightySky said:
I'm using S3 shv-e210L. After i up rom named Donkey V8, i realise that the last number of my imei has been change from 4 to 1. Need help, pls!
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Just Edit Your IMEI Using Hex Editor
imei solved
after doing what the 2nd reply said ... if u still cant see imei after reboot , flash original firmware and try should have your imei when u dial #06....
you can always download the bm15 file if yours is corrupt (like mine was) .
thats it i guess , imei restored
:highfive:
Can't create backup
S H A D Y said:
Just Edit Your IMEI Using Hex Editor
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Thanks for reply. But i can't create a backup because the "galaxy toolbox" said that my device isn't supported. So any resolution?
MightySky said:
Thanks for reply. But i can't create a backup because the "galaxy toolbox" said that my device isn't supported. So any resolution?
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Download This Google Toolbox From Play store
Links :- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.doky.sgtoolbox&hl=en
No mmi code!!
Now I'm faced with the problem that when I try and send a text it fails and when I dial my mmi which is *#10# it continuously say 'connection problem or invalid mmi code'
Any ideas?
It was working fine until one time I lost 3G connectivity and couldn't call or text (on cm7.2 RC4)
I flashed stock through Odin (xxlk3) but the problem is still there. Please help soon as possible as this is a big problem for me
Stock ROM without IMEI
Hmm,
the HexEditor method doesn't work for me, because it is not showing any IMEI inside.
Galaxy Toolbox also doesn't show my IMEI.
I flashed back to Stock ROM (taken the open Australia stock rom from the UNBRICK tutorial).
After successfully flashing back (did factory reset and wipe cache before flashing back), IMEI is still not shown.
What am I doing wrong?
I had AOSP 2.3.6 Firmware installed before.
Is that any chance to get my IMEI back again?
Munchkin86 said:
the HexEditor method doesn't work for me, because it is not showing any IMEI inside.
Galaxy Toolbox also doesn't show my IMEI.
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Have you tried typing the IMEI into the EFI file through HexEditor? Check out the scrots in this thread to see where the IMEI should be, and type it in there.
Also, backup everything first. Including the "faulty" EFI file you dumped from your phone.
Related
I followed this guide ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihFRsquw_8E&feature=g-hist&context=G2816d54AHT2JnXgAAAA) to get the official ICS update.
I know the update was for Nordic countries and I live in Sweden so I flashed it through odin.
Now I can't make phone calls, send text messages or connect to my 3G network.
I asked the uploader and he said "Go in to recovery mode and wipe cache and factory reset" so I did.
The phone then started up in Polish and the problems were still there.
Can anyone help?
Try entering AP settings.
Have you checked for service, do you see your imei number in 'About Phone'?
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Have you checked for service, do you see your imei number in 'About Phone'?
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The IMEI number says "00499901064000" and yes I have checked for service but it can't connect.
Try entering AP settings.
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How do I do that?
NiTi9 said:
The IMEI number says "00499901064000" and yes I have checked for service but it can't connect.
How do I do that?
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Have you backed up your EFS folder before flashing?
What you have is a standard IMEI, meaning, that IMEI is for phones that are displayed on stores.
First, try re-flashing the package. If that doesn't work, re-flash only the modem.
If even that doesn't work, follow this guide : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264021
BrandoHD said:
Have you checked for service, do you see your imei number in 'About Phone'?
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xethor said:
Try entering AP settings.
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Phistachio said:
Have you backed up your EFS folder before flashing?
What you have is a standard IMEI, meaning, that IMEI is for phones that are displayed on stores.
First, try re-flashing the package. If that doesn't work, re-flash only the modem.
If even that doesn't work, follow this guide : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264021
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I dont think I have since I don't even know what an EFS folder is
I am going to try all of these.
By the way when you guys (assuming you too have an 19100 and have upgraded to the official ICS rom) press and hold the power button, do you get the menu for silent mode, 3g network, shut down etc or does it just shut down immediately?
My friend have a similar problem too, he got a problem with CSC Unknown and he can't call, text and all phone features....
The real problem where i can find the flashable CSC files because all link are dead
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NiTi9 said:
I dont think I have since I don't even know what an EFS folder is
I am going to try all of these.
By the way when you guys (assuming you too have an 19100 and have upgraded to the official ICS rom) press and hold the power button, do you get the menu for silent mode, 3g network, shut down etc or does it just shut down immediately?
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Well... You should ALWAYS backup your /efs folder. Your /efs folder is literally your phone and is what distinguishes a phone from a gaming mini-console
I have that menu, and I'm sitting on LPB, waiting for something more stable LPB...
Always always always backup that damn EFS folder
That imei number is a generic one so you have lost your unique number.
Try this threadhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264021
There are others to search for. As a last resort search for odia. He/her has the knowledge to fix it.
Otherwise return for jtag repair.
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I'm sorry to hear you lost your IMEI but I hope this will teach you to inform yourself better before doing something like flashing in the future. Anyway simply reflashing the firmware might help it, it certainly helped me twice.
If you get it back make sure you back it up, so you wont have to go through this again.. There are a bunch of apps that can do it for you so it really isnt all that hard.
Anyway, good luck!
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Phistachio said:
Have you backed up your EFS folder before flashing?
What you have is a standard IMEI, meaning, that IMEI is for phones that are displayed on stores.
First, try re-flashing the package. If that doesn't work, re-flash only the modem.
If even that doesn't work, follow this guide : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264021
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Tried reflashing the package, and it doesn't work.
I only have one big (622 mb) .tar.md5 file, should I flash that in the modem?
I am having the exact same problem, although my IMEI number seems fine. By that I mean it is not the generic one previously posted.
I can not connect to my carrier network, or do anything else network related for that matter.
My phone also turns off when I tap the power button once, I do not get that standard menu.
Any suggestions?
Atrum-Amicus said:
I am having the exact same problem, although my IMEI number seems fine. By that I mean it is not the generic one previously posted.
I can not connect to my carrier network, or do anything else network related for that matter.
My phone also turns off when I tap the power button once, I do not get that standard menu.
Any suggestions?
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Factory reset .
Flash new firmware .
jje
NiTi9 said:
I followed this guide ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihFRsquw_8E&feature=g-hist&context=G2816d54AHT2JnXgAAAA) to get the official ICS update.
I know the update was for Nordic countries and I live in Sweden so I flashed it through odin.
Now I can't make phone calls, send text messages or connect to my 3G network.
I asked the uploader and he said "Go in to recovery mode and wipe cache and factory reset" so I did.
The phone then started up in Polish and the problems were still there.
Can anyone help?
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Here's the fix: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iY9cDkj4CCw! If it works, make sure to make multiple backups of your efs folder on sd card/pc/drop box etc!! You can view your efs folder using the Root explorer app!! Here's the download link for the kTool fix: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.hellcat.droiddev.ktool&hl=en! Good luck!
Hi,
I purchased a I9100 secondhand online, the previous owner tried unlocking it and corrupt the EFS and it was not recognizing the SIM when I got it.
So I flashed I9100XWKK5 and have run the repair tool on play store and tried deleting EFS manually (after backing up) also run EFS Pro but no luck in putting my IMEI back on.
I have come across this tool unlocksamsungonline.nl/unlock-samsung-I9100, they claim to be-able to fix the IMEI, before I buy the login has anyone tried this before and does it work?
TIA
Try this app
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sahibunlimited said:
Try this app
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I have tried that with no luck, I have also tried the guide over on this thread forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264021 also with no luck.
TIA
Users have mixed results when repairing /restoring the EFS folder. You can search and I mean thoroughly search every folder on the phone for a backup of the folder. Previous owner may have rooted the phone and many custom Roms and kennels backup the EFS folder as part of the installation process.
All the best
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Thanks i didnt think of that, I will have a look.
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I have searched through the phone and cannot see any sign of a backup of any sort, any other ideas? or should I go and try this software from unlocksamsungonline.pl
TIA
No backup means you have 3 options:-
1) Service centre/authorised repairer.
2) Local mobile repair shops (you may find one who is capable of doing the things Odia/service centre can do).
3) Contact Odia by PM & wait patiently for a response (which means no sending him 'reminders' - if you do, he'll quite rightly ignore you. He isn't your servant). He may be able to recover your IMEI (for a small 'donation'). But on the other hand, I'm not even sure if he still does this kind of thing (he used to). I cannot stress the 'send him 1 PM & wait' enough. You may think this is urgent, he won't. So if you do go down this path, respect that.
SHW M250 no signal after flashing to I9100 ROM
I flashed my SHW-M250s with I9100 4.0.4 ROM, everything was working good for about 2 months,
suddenly my IMEI changed to 0049 fake IMEI and I lost signal on SKTEL.
I tried to reflash with SHW-M250S after that my IMEI is ok but still no signal and an unknown text appear on the home screen whenever I flash with SHW-M250S ROM, (SCREENSHOT ATTACHED). also I tried different ROMS of SHW M250S and still same problem.
whenever I flash to I9100 my IMEI changes to 0049 fake imei,, and when I flash to SHW-M250s no signal and an unknown text but the IMEI changes to original.
I tried to insert different network SIM with SHW-M250 S ROM, it was working, but still that annoying text on home screen is there.
Also I tried everything on this Forum , try to repair EFS folder etc but no luck.
Do anyone has the idea...?
Please reply to me.
You're mixing thing up here, try backing up your EFS folder while on m250s, make sure you back it up with 2 or 3 app. (ktool and simlar).
Keep flashing your devices ROM till you get all networks going and stick to the cell's original region.
Now, once on I9100, start with GB ROMs.
And then some, try sii_repair from play store and give it a shot at restoring those previous back ups with the same tools.
Try to keep them ROMs apart till you solve one of the two issues.
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gastonw said:
You're mixing thing up here, try backing up your EFS folder while on m250s, make sure you back it up with 2 or 3 app. (ktool and simlar).
Keep flashing your devices ROM till you get all networks going and stick to the cell's original region.
Now, once on I9100, start with GB ROMs.
And then some, try sii_repair from play store and give it a shot at restoring those previous back ups with the same tools.
Try to keep them ROMs apart till you solve one of the two issues.
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Thanks for your reply Bro.
I tried everything you mentioned but still no luck.
Is it possible that SKTEL has blocked my IMEI on their network.
While I still can access other networks..?
Check you IMEI status online.
Don't think so tho, if it would be blacklisted then you wouldn't be able to use any nerwork.
Are you using the same partition lay out for m250s & I9100?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264021
Imei EFS
gastonw said:
Check you IMEI status online.
Don't think so tho, if it would be blacklisted then you wouldn't be able to use any nerwork.
Are you using the same partition lay out for m250s & I9100?
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I am using diffrent PIT files for each I9100 and M250s.
On the online status it shows an old model of Samsung, not the SHW-M250s while it says IMEI is ok.
Alright, when in "I9100 mode" flash from GB to JB (thru ICS 4.0.3 and 4.0.4).
We need to see if you get your IMEI right at some point on those ROMs.
Flash CM 10.1 to see if that helps.
You're not having any trouble with m250s ROMs right?
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jdncomz said:
Hi,
I purchased a I9100 secondhand online, the previous owner tried unlocking it and corrupt the EFS and it was not recognizing the SIM when I got it.
So I flashed I9100XWKK5 and have run the repair tool on play store and tried deleting EFS manually (after backing up) also run EFS Pro but no luck in putting my IMEI back on.
I have come across this tool unlocksamsungonline.nl/unlock-samsung-I9100, they claim to be-able to fix the IMEI, before I buy the login has anyone tried this before and does it work?
TIA
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My Phone: SHW-M250S
My Problem: I like the sense of JB 4.2, but i try to flash a lot of roms, like Slim 4.2.2 ( build 5), CM 10.1 ( EXPERIMENTAL 20130525) .....
when flashing complete, i found a same issue : The Phone Storage is null or just 0.97G
How can I do?
Someone tell me that you can help me about this issue
Ask the OP for the pit files.
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SHW M250 no signal after flashing to I9100 ROM
gastonw said:
Alright, when in "I9100 mode" flash from GB to JB (thru ICS 4.0.3 and 4.0.4).
We need to see if you get your IMEI right at some point on those ROMs.
Flash CM 10.1 to see if that helps.
You're not having any trouble with m250s ROMs right?
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Can you give me the original CSC, Phone, PDA, Bootloader link of SHW-M250s, and I am having problem in SHW -250s as I attached the screen shot. some unwanted text appear on the home screen, which says CSC: Unknown, PDA version etc.
And now:
My phone is not starting in SHW-,250S after flashing one of the I9100 ROM , CSC, MODEM from sammobile
I've got no idea about your device's model.
Check the thread posted in the general forum, they've got a site in which you can download ROMs and all.
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Hi,
I have a strange issue with Galaxy ACE S5830i.
Followed the below thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1968360&highlight=imei
The IMEI does not show up when i install jellyblast cfw. With stock rom(flashed with ODIN) works good and I can see the IMEI number.
These are the steps i did
Flashed stock rom with odin.(Everything works)
Got a backup of the EFS using Galaxy toolbox.
Opened with HEX Editor. My IMEI is there!
Installed the Jellyblast mod. IMEI is lost at this point
Restored the backup from the stock rom flash.
IMEI still missing.(after reboots)
Also noticed this. I flashed kernel alone with after flashing stock rom--> same IMEI missing.
Can some one please help me as I am very new to this
Thanks
Wich jelly blast version? Do you need your imei ? How about if you try samsung secret codes in jelly blast other settings ?
Samsung secret codes
alex.X said:
Wich jelly blast version? Do you need your imei ? How about if you try samsung secret codes in jelly blast other settings ?
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can you please tell me the secret codes, i need to try...
i tried some codes, that didnt show anything.. just a blank screen.. dont remember the code though....
thanks
*#06#
I am also having issues with Simplicity v5
If I reboot
IMEI gets lost
However, there was no problem like this before...
alex.X said:
*#06#
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I did the exact thing. With stick rom it shows imei. But after flashing with jellyblast the imei is empty. Any ideas. Thanks for your time for helping me
The sad story behind IMEI lost with Jellyblast
iamareebjamal said:
I am also having issues with Simplicity v5
If I reboot
IMEI gets lost
However, there was no problem like this before...
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I guess i know how this problem occurs...
I will give you a complete background of how this all happened.
I installed jellyblast 3.0.3 over the stock rom(comes preinstalled with mobile)
. Everything looked beautiful. IMEI was there ofcourse.
I suddenly realized i wanted stock rom.(Curious to see how stock rom worked).
Googled Googled and Goolged again.. Found ODIN and downloaded firmware from SAMMOBILE.
Flashed . all gone... infinite loop on boot screen
Now I just have a soft bricked phone
Googled again found an unbrick guide for s5830i in the link
Now unbricked the phone using above link. Everything worked well now and i had stock rom.
After this I installed Jellyblast... IMEI lost.
Reverted to stock rom using ODIN.... IMEI there
Checked EFS folder IMEI there. Backed up efs using galaxy toolkit from stock rom. Restored in jellyblast. Still no luck.
I checked EFS file. The IMEI is there.
Hope this helps someone to troubleshoot. Thanks for your time
Thanks
Try this :
Take lib directory from stock rom where imei is known and extract it.(you can get it from your phone or by splitting firmware)
open the rom zip file go to lib dir and extract libandroid_runtime.so to stock libs dir.
delete lib dir from zip file and add the new one.
Flash the rom and kernel modules.
Styrke said:
Try this :
Take lib directory from stock rom where imei is known and extract it.(you can get it from your phone or by splitting firmware)
open the rom zip file go to lib dir and extract libandroid_runtime.so to stock libs dir.
delete lib dir from zip file and add the new one.
Flash the rom and kernel modules.
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But my problem is that
I even tried flashing
Stock ROM
still there was no IMEI
And even when my IMEI is restored
efs folder is empty
And i'd I reboot
IMEI is gone again
I am using data2sdext
But I did not encounter this problem before
I am using it since 3 months
And IMEI came back for sure if I flashed stock firmware
But now it doesn't....
Did you try stock rom without using any script ? it maybe the script which is creating problems
Styrke said:
Did you try stock rom without using any script ? it maybe the script which is creating problems
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Yes
Without any script
BTW, I think it is solved for now because IMEI has not gone after 3 reboots
I flashed Rafael modules last time I went to recovery
flash rafael's custom kernel
newandronoob said:
Hi,
I have a strange issue with Galaxy ACE S5830i.
Followed the below thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1968360&highlight=imei
The IMEI does not show up when i install jellyblast cfw. With stock rom(flashed with ODIN) works good and I can see the IMEI number.
These are the steps i did
Flashed stock rom with odin.(Everything works)
Got a backup of the EFS using Galaxy toolbox.
Opened with HEX Editor. My IMEI is there!
Installed the Jellyblast mod. IMEI is lost at this point
Restored the backup from the stock rom flash.
IMEI still missing.(after reboots)
Also noticed this. I flashed kernel alone with after flashing stock rom--> same IMEI missing.
Can some one please help me as I am very new to this
Thanks
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I too had d same prob...i had stock kernel n stock firmware, then i flashed JellyBlast n lost IMEI...then i flashed Rafael.Baugis kernel -- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1818830 , you can download d kernel here... http://bit.ly/13qLmpU & http://bit.ly/10d3AF9 ....& flash 'kernel-201211201515-E3-boot.img.zip' & 'modulos201211201515-modules.zip' & dnt reboot betw d two flash...n got back my IMEI..see if it works same for simplicity v5
riteshpanjwani said:
I too had d same prob...i had stock kernel n stock firmware, then i flashed JellyBlast n lost IMEI...then i flashed Rafael.Baugis kernel -- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1818830 , you can download d kernel here... http://bit.ly/13qLmpU & http://bit.ly/10d3AF9 ....& flash 'kernel-201211201515-E3-boot.img.zip' & 'modulos201211201515-modules.zip' & dnt reboot betw d two flash...n got back my IMEI..see if it works same for simplicity v5
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Tried already
Disappears randomly
iamareebjamal said:
Yes
Without any script
BTW, I think it is solved for now because IMEI has not gone after 3 reboots
I flashed Rafael modules last time I went to recovery
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iamareebjamal said:
Tried already
Disappears randomly
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Is this problem still occurring for you iamareebjamal? I'm having the exact same issue, using the same ROM and scripts. Sometimes a reboot will kill my imei, sometimes it won't
galaimo said:
Is this problem still occurring for you iamareebjamal? I'm having the exact same issue, using the same ROM and scripts. Sometimes a reboot will kill my imei, sometimes it won't
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Move Galaxy Toolbox to Phone via Settings
And then try to restore before Media Scanning starts. Because Media Scanning resets network and IMEI is lost again if Media Scanning starts. After restoring, Reboot ASAP
However, by this method too, I loose my IMEI after every reboot. But by this method, it gets restored in one go.
iamareebjamal said:
Move Galaxy Toolbox to Phone via Settings
And then try to restore before Media Scanning starts. Because Media Scanning resets network and IMEI is lost again if Media Scanning starts. After restoring, Reboot ASAP
However, by this method too, I loose my IMEI after every reboot. But by this method, it gets restored in one go.
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Thanks for the tip :laugh:
Tried reverting back to Jelly Blast today (went back to stock via odin, IMEI was there and appeared to stick) and not suffering the IMEI loss. Strange to think it would be a Simplicity specific issue for us. The reason I left Jelly Blast was because of recurring GPS issues.
Oh well, if you could let me know if you find a more permanent solution in the future it would be greatly appreciated :good:
[Q] Root -> install font-> Stuck on boot screen -> fail actions -> imei changed what to do?
Okay guys... sad day here in finland. ATM: My imei is 004999010640000, which i believe is full trash (?), i got no connection to cellular networks, and i still have to pay this phone for a year.
What i did:
Tried to root it - Succeed.
Tried to install font - stuck on samsung logo.
Tried to wipe data/factory reset - still stuck
Tried to root again but without kies installed - still stuck
Tried to wipe data/factory reset - still stuck
I panic: try to install the whole android again with putting this in odin: I9300XXEMC3_I9300NEEEMC1_I9300XXEMB6_HOME.tar.md5 i downloaded it from some link here in xda thinking it was the right one because NEE is the nordic countries code. Well.
It went through, but imei was ^^ and so. Then i tried this: (mods please make it a spoiler, i dont know how)
leahcim_za said:
I deleted my IMEI number when flashing roms a few days ago and it was showing as 000000...
I searched everywhere for a recipe of how to restore it and could not find one that would work. The closest that I got was a brilliant post (see link below) describing how to restore the IMEI on a SGS2 i9100. After following this recipe, I was able to restore my IMEI number to 0049 .... which is just as useless as 0000....
It took me a couple of days of research (and HUGE thanks to everybody whose previous research I was able to use) and I finally succeeded in restoring my IMEI using the 9 step process that I describe below. I can't guarantee that it will work and I do not know if it will work on any device besides the SGS3 GT-i9300 (international SGS3), because this is the only device that I have and was able to test the process on.
Links:
Restore IMEI on SGS2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264021
Download EFS PRO: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308546
Download your original firmware using check fus downloader (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1032437&page=18)
You need:
-EFS PRO, a brilliant little program for Windows used to backup / restore the efs folder as well as recover / repair the nv_data*.bin files.
-Windows
-Windows USB drivers
-Rooted SGS3
-Root explorer.apk
-Original phone firmware (actually, you only need the modem.bin file, so once you download your firmware package, you can just extract the modem.bin file).
-Odin or Heimdall
Your phone's IMEI number is stored in the ".nv_data" file in the original shipped efs folder.
Process:
1. make a copy of your EFS folder using root explorer and store it somewhere safe (on your SD card and external SD card should do it).
2. delete the EFS folder from the root of your phone using root explorer.
3. reboot the phone
4. open root explorer and go to the EFS folder (yes, it is still there! The Android OS has generated a new one for us) and delete the following files:
nv_data.bin
nv_data.bin.md5
nv.log
.nv_data.bak
.nv_data.bak.md5
nv_data.bin.bak
and the entire IMEI folder.5.Now go to your backed up EFS folder on your sd card and copy the IMEI folder and the " .nv_data" file (note the dot) to your new EFS folder.
6.Make another copy of the ".nv_data" file in your new EFS folder. Rename one of them to "nv_data.bin" and the other one to "nv_data.bin.bak".
7. Connect your phone to your PC and start up EFS PRO. After your phone has been detected, press the "Repair nv data" button to correct the ownership and permissions.
8. Reboot your phone into recovery mode using the three botton combo and flash the original modem firmware (the modem.bin file that you extracted earlier) to your phone using Odin (use the "phone" button for the upload) or Heimdall (use the "radio" partition for the modem.bin file upload).
9. Reboot the phone normally and your IMEI number will be restored and you will be able to connect to your mobile network again
Good luck and let me know how it goes
Leahcim
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And i got to number 7, but my EFS didnt have the button, also the qualcomm one crashed every time when i tried to connect.
Please, someone help me get my imei back so i can call and use mobile network, i can pay you like 10$ on paypal to solve this mess and get me back to my imei and rooted safely!!! HELP! Email: [email protected] and skype: judderarts
I am actually terrified with the situation, i dont have a phone atm and im ****ed if this one gets bricked since my parents are still paying it for a year and they told me "luckily you're paying for your next phone by yourself" so help as soon as you can :crying:
What is your last firmware(b4 rooting happen)....flash that one..
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It was the same version (4.1.2)
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JudderArts said:
It was the same version (4.1.2)
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
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Flash a rom with version ending on mg4
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Ver3go said:
Flash a rom with version ending on mg4
Sent From My Galaxy S III Using XDA Premium 4
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Can you link me one that works with nordic countries? (Finland)
And will it get my imei back?
Look in sammobile site any on europe region will do the job
If it will work or not its hard to tell yet ... its worth the shot
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Basics read first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
Critical you read the first two posts .
Ver3go said:
Look in sammobile site any on europe region will do the job
If it will work or not its hard to tell yet ... its worth the shot
Sent From My Galaxy S III Using XDA Premium 4
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I flashed the righ one but imei still 0049990etc... i found my imei under my battery, why isnt it the same? how can i get it to be the same?
JudderArts said:
I flashed the righ one but imei still 0049990etc... i found my imei under my battery, why isnt it the same? how can i get it to be the same?
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READ THE BASICS as posted >>> second post covers above .
Or just take it to a service centre and pay for them to repair IMEI .
JJEgan said:
READ THE BASICS as posted >>> second post covers above .
Or just take it to a service centre and pay for them to repair IMEI .
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So... because i got no backup of my efs and installing stock rom with odin keeps my imei corrupted it has to go to service, isnt there any other way? And can i boot it to some kinda mode after making my custom flash counter 0 so i could take it to service and make them fix it for free (since 2 year warranty, expired if counter over 0 still left. Thanks for patience.
JudderArts said:
So... because i got no backup of my efs and installing stock rom with odin keeps my imei corrupted it has to go to service, isnt there any other way? And can i boot it to some kinda mode after making my custom flash counter 0 so i could take it to service and make them fix it for free (since 2 year warranty, expired if counter over 0 still left. Thanks for patience.
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See same question asked ten thousand times on xda
IMEI paid for repair is relativity inexpensive .
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.
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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.
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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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