[Q] IMEI change - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello
There is probably some thread already going on about this, but there's too much information i can't locate exactly what i'm looking for.
So my apologies in advance for bringing this up again.
My problem is my IMEI nr changed to 0049.... after i flashed the latest version of Omnirom on my Galaxy S3 I9300, and now i can't make any phonecalls nor receive text messages. Wifi seems to be working. Before it was running smoothly with Cyanogenmod.
So can someone please give me a step by step solution to fix this sjit? Or redirect me to the correct thread, or whatever that can get this issue solved?
I'm surely willing to donate to whoever helps me out.
Big thanks in advance!:good:

Download your newest firmware from sammobile.com and flash it with Odin.

rp158 said:
Download your newest firmware from sammobile.com and flash it with Odin.
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Phone doesn't need root acces right?

Right. You loose Root and CustomRecovery.

rp158 said:
Right. You loose Root and CustomRecovery.
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What i meant was if the phone needed to be rooted before flashing the firmware...
Meanwhile i flashed it, but i seems to be stuck on the Samsung-screen loader. Before that all apps were updated, but still stuck now loading....
Any more suggestions?

Yes: Boot into Recovery. This must be StockRecovery, otherwise your flash failed. Then do FactoryReset.

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rp158 said:
Yes: Boot into Recovery. This must be StockRecovery, otherwise your flash failed. Then do FactoryReset.
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Damn, that did the trick!
Thanks a ton dude, how much do i owe you?
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be happy & make an efs-backup for sure

rp158 said:
be happy & make an efs-backup for sure
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I just did! Thanks again! :good:

callantje said:
I just did! Thanks again! :good:
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After doing so,u lost ur root access right??

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[SOLVED] Invalid IMEI after installing ROM

Hello guys,
I installed 4.1.2 Android from 4.2.2 and now my phone can't read my SIM card. When I try to unlock my phone with GalaxSim Unlock it says "Warning: invalid IMEI. Restoring an EFS backup before unlocking is advised." The IMEI code on *#06# and on my phone's box are different. I have no ideas what I can do because I have never had this problem before after ROM installing. How I can solve this problem?
Now my phone is unrooted and it is 4.1.2 Android.
Edvinas1602 said:
Hello guys,
I installed 4.1.2 Android from 4.2.2 and now my phone can't read my SIM card. When I try to unlock my phone with GalaxSim Unlock it says "Warning: invalid IMEI. Restoring an EFS backup before unlocking is advised." The IMEI code on *#06# and on my phone's box are different. I have no ideas what I can do because I have never had this problem before after ROM installing. How I can solve this problem?
Now my phone is unrooted and it is 4.1.2 Android.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393289
above thread helps you.
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sriram231092 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393289
above thread helps you.
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Thank you for the link. Which method works if I don't have backup of EFS?
Edvinas1602 said:
Thank you for the link. Which method works if I don't have backup of EFS?
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Service centre paid for repair works .
JJEgan said:
Service centre paid for repair works .
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I don't have any opportunities to do this. I would like to fix the problem myself. Just need some help
Edvinas1602 said:
I don't have any opportunities to do this. I would like to fix the problem myself. Just need some help
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Flash the latest radio, xxemg5 via clockwork, problem solved :good:
swukjay said:
Flash the latest radio, xxemg5 via clockwork, problem solved :good:
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Does it matter if i flash it via odin but not via clockwork?
Edvinas1602 said:
Does it matter if i flash it via odin but not via clockwork?
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It can only be flashed via clockwork mate :good:
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Edvinas1602 said:
Does it matter if i flash it via odin but not via clockwork?
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Or flash this problem solved ! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1663656
swukjay said:
It can only be flashed via clockwork mate :good:
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Or flash this problem solved ! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1663656
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I am downloading Omega ROM now. Will it really help me? Will I get my IMEI back?
Edvinas1602 said:
I am downloading Omega ROM now. Will it really help me? Will I get my IMEI back?
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Hope so ! Just have to do one stage at a time ok, the game isnt over yet
swukjay said:
Hope so ! Just have to do one stage at a time ok, the game isnt over yet
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Thank you so much! I didn't think that it will help me but it really works! Now my IMEI is correct and my SIM card works! :good:
Edvinas1602 said:
Thank you so much! I didn't think that it will help me but it really works! Now my IMEI is correct and my SIM card works! :good:
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I am Happy Glad I could help, good luck with your phone, and welcome to XDA Developers :good: Dont forget to read the info in the "NOBODY EVER BLOODY READS THIS SECTION" Section ! ...peace ....swukjay
swukjay said:
I am Happy Glad I could help, good luck with your phone, and welcome to XDA Developers :good: Dont forget to read the info in the "NOBODY EVER BLOODY READS THIS SECTION" Section ! ...peace ....swukjay
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Thank you I just have one more question. Can I flash stock firmware? Will my IMEI disappear if I change the ROM?
Edvinas1602 said:
Thank you I just have one more question. Can I flash stock firmware? Will my IMEI disappear if I change the ROM?
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It may do if you flash anything that isnt stock sammy based, that mean cyanogenmod or aokp or aosp could cause the problem again However, this can be solved by downloading the current radio you have now in zip form and if you do lose the radio flashing the zip via clockworkmod ok ! you understand ? the latest samsung based rom change the actual file system on the efs partition, it makes it unreadable if you flash a earlier rom after flashing the latest stock firmware, it can be fixed by replacing it with a efs backup but becase you didnt read the info in the "NOBODY EVER BLOODY READS THIS SECTION" Section you cannot go back, at least there is no known way yet , so follow my instructions you will be fine or just stick with sammy based rom, also you lose video calling on non sammy based roms...Just saying...peace out ..Swukjay...You need any help any time feel free to ask me or rootSU , HE IS GRUMPY But he knows his **** and will help out if your nice to him :laugh::laugh::laugh: ...peace out

Galaxy S6+ EDGE - How2Root?

Hello Guy's, anyone could help me with step-by-step guide how to root my Galaxy s6+ edge?
Anroid Version: 6.0.1
My model number's: SM-G928F
Build Number: MMB29K.G928FXXU3BPJ3
Thanks! Take care Lads!
Revuella said:
Hello Guy's, anyone could help me with step-by-step guide how to root my Galaxy s6+ edge?
Anroid Version: 6.0.1
My model number's: SM-G928F
Build Number: MMB29K.G928FXXU3BPJ3
Thanks! Take care Lads!
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Here the guide using CF-Auto Root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s6-edge-plus/general/guide-6-0-1-g928fxxs2bpd2-t3371526
dcastro172 said:
Here the guide using CF-Auto Root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s6-edge-plus/general/guide-6-0-1-g928fxxs2bpd2-t3371526
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Thanks, but my firmware is diffrent, its G928FXXU3BPJ3, not G928FXXS2BPD2
Revuella said:
Thanks, but my firmware is diffrent, its G928FXXU3BPJ3, not G928FXXS2BPD2
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Looks at https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/ for your specific firmware, if there's no, maybe you flash the PD2 firmware on you phone, It's same device, right? Only build date change.
dcastro172 said:
Looks at https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/ for your specific firmware, if there's no, maybe you flash the PD2 firmware on you phone, It's same device, right? Only build date change.
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There's no firmware for my number, and yes its same device but i wont be taking any chances, 'MAYBE' to brick my phone
Revuella said:
There's no firmware for my number, and yes its same device but i wont be taking any chances, 'MAYBE' to brick my phone
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Flashing a old or new firmware build on your phone, no chances of brick, unless your computer catches fire in the process.
There's TWRP for your phone in the reserved XDA forum? Flash it using Odin and flash SuperSU system-less. CF-Auto Root does it, flash a patched custom recovery and flash root package.
dcastro172 said:
Flashing a old or new firmware build on your phone, no chances of brick, unless your computer catches fire in the process.
There's TWRP for your phone in the reserved XDA forum? Flash it using Odin and flash SuperSU system-less. CF-Auto Root does it, flash a patched custom recovery and flash root package.
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Well, to be honest im new to all of this ROOT'ing (on my own), so im just trying to make sure that i wont kill my phone, so no hard feelings Mate. Anyway, in that case - should i just follow instructions from this thread? http://forum.xda-developers.com/s6-edge-plus/general/guide-6-0-1-g928fxxs2bpd2-t3371526
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Well, to be honest im new to all of this ROOT'ing (on my own), so im just trying to make sure that i wont kill my phone, so no hard feelings Mate. Anyway, in that case - should i just follow instructions from this thread? http://forum.xda-developers.com/s6-edge-plus/general/guide-6-0-1-g928fxxs2bpd2-t3371526
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Using Odin in default ways won't will kill your phone, UNLESS you do it in wrong way.
Read here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/s6-...ecovery-official-twrp-galaxy-s6-edge-t3354492
Do all steps in this thread, then install SuperSU zip package using TWRP.
Here just for reference: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/root-systemless-rooting-supersu-2-74-2-t3405772
Jump to number 5-8 step and please, don't put fire on your phone.
dcastro172 said:
Using Odin in default ways won't will kill your phone, UNLESS you do it in wrong way.
Read here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/s6-...ecovery-official-twrp-galaxy-s6-edge-t3354492
Do all steps in this thread, then install SuperSU zip package using TWRP.
Here just for reference: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/root-systemless-rooting-supersu-2-74-2-t3405772
Jump to number 5-8 step and please, don't put fire on your phone.
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So many informations at once for my newbie brain that im confused now
Revuella said:
So many informations at once for my newbie brain that im confused now
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Just do it, 15min and you have a burned rooted phone.
I.had.rooted my galaxy 6 but after i had done a hard reset to try and delete all my extra trash files and now i.cant.download any apk apps can someone help please

Help to return to stock ROM without pc

Hello everybody! I'm in trouble, I can't return stock because I haven't a PC... I thought I could return stock with a backup of the stock rom, but it didn't work(maybe because I did a notcomplete backup of the stock rom). Infact when I repare the backup, the device is like a stock rom, but in settings it is named YodaRom. So I'm here to asking you how to solve this situation. Right now I've TWRP installed, but there isn't Root... If anyone has a a complete backup of a stock ROM, or some other solution? Thank you for your time!
C4rnivor3 said:
Hello everybody! I'm in trouble, I can't return stock because I haven't a PC... I thought I could return stock with a backup of the stock rom, but it didn't work(maybe because I did a notcomplete backup of the stock rom). Infact when I repare the backup, the device is like a stock rom, but in settings it is named YodaRom. So I'm here to asking you how to solve this situation. Right now I've TWRP installed, but there isn't Root... If anyone has a a complete backup of a stock ROM, or some other solution? Thank you for your time!
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Plz find an appropriate update.app for your model
Its easy to install
gopinaidu77 said:
Plz find an appropriate update.app for your model
Its easy to install
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Even without a PC?
C4rnivor3 said:
Even without a PC?
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Yup , installation of update.app dint involve any use of PC:good: . Thanks for the erecovery
That's true. It is possible. Update us when you do it.
Sent from my Honor 8 using XDA Labs
Unfortunately I've found a pc, so I did the normal process to return stock... anyway the next time ( I hope not) I'll try this method! Thank you all!!
C4rnivor3 said:
Unfortunately I've found a pc, so I did the normal process to return stock... anyway the next time ( I hope not) I'll try this method! Thank you all!!
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Good one bro . U recovered somehow .thats great work
C4rnivor3 said:
Unfortunately I've found a pc, so I did the normal process to return stock... anyway the next time ( I hope not) I'll try this method! Thank you all!!
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We're glad to help.

Stock recovery for MYA-L11

Hi all,
I am looking for a dump of the recovery partition for the MYA-L11.
I have installed twrp but neglected to take a dump of the stock recovery!
There is an firmware update possibly due for my device so I want to be able to revert to stock when it becomes available.
Thanks in advance.
Edit:
Ok, my bad! Not possible of course, as one would need to be rooted to do this and to root one needs a custom recovery!!
Ok then does anyone know where I can download the stock firmware for this device? I have searched high and low but no firmware yet available!
Found it here thanks to @SGS3_0, again!
shanman-2 said:
do this and to root one needs a custom recovery!!
U can FLASH TWRP in E-Recovery by FlashTool (look for memory adress in scatter-file).
It is save stock recovery for updates. It'work. I tested.
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SGS3_0 said:
shanman-2 said:
do this and to root one needs a custom recovery!!
U can FLASH TWRP in E-Recovery by FlashTool (look for memory adress in scatter-file).
It is save stock recovery for updates. It'work. I tested.
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So I will be able to relock bootloader and still have custom recovery? Sounds good. Will try it later. Thanks man.
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shanman-2 said:
SGS3_0 said:
So I will be able to relock bootloader and still have custom recovery? Sounds good. Will try it later. Thanks man.
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But one thing... a modify recovery don't start if bootloader is lock
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SGS3_0 said:
shanman-2 said:
But one thing... a modify recovery don't start if bootloader is lock
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man plz ur phone stay show u Your device has been unlocked and can't be trusted ?? and he automatically reboot and same evrything again did u solve the problem and how ???
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"Your device has been unlocked and can't be trusted ??" - it's just a picture in "logo.bin". I've relaced it to anoher picture... in my "logo.bin".
"and he automatically reboot and same evrything again did" - I haven't this problem. Try to update firmware or re-flash ur phone by SP flashtool...

Help, restore B20

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danielpinto8zz6 said:
Hello guys, after flashing a lineageos on this phone I stop having 4g and 3g on my phone.
I reflashed stock rom but problem still.
Apparently I broke something on my EFS partition.
Do you guys have any idea how to fix it? Can someone help me?
I'll give 5€ for the guy who help me, for your time..
Thank you
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Try to flash this firmware (stock 5.8.001d,,unlock bootloader, and then flash stock 20s
I tried and no success. What 20s ROM you re talking?
danielpinto8zz6 said:
I tried and no success. What 20s ROM you re talking?
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I'm talking about 5.8.020S (as files for firmware via fastboot)
Andreyka37 said:
I'm talking about 5.8.020S (as files for firmware via fastboot)
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I think I've tried that, but can you send me the link please?
danielpinto8zz6 said:
I think I've tried that, but can you send me the link please?
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I do not have enough posts on the forum to send a link.
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I do not have enough posts on the forum to send a link.
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You can send by private message
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