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hi guys,
i am in a bit of a trouble as after waiting for a long time for MM to be released for honor 5x in my country Pakistan but there wasn't any thing to hope for so i decided to flash manually and choose a MM file but when i put the update.app in dload folder and attempted to force flash it came back with update failed error after some reading on xda and other forums i found out that the update package was not of my region, it was European with with Denmark association. so i changed my region to mts/by (Belarus) and modified the custom.bin file in accord thinking that i would change the region back to Pakistan after up-gradation (poor me ). the update process then went smoothly and my 5x rebooted but right after that some thing strange happened.
the boot screen went green with red and blue boxes and i was frightened that i might bricked my device but after some time it shows the honor logo and setup process started.
secondly my sim card seemed to be not registered and required puk code. i dismissed the message and went on with the process. now my sim is not registering with the network.
also there is a massive battery drain even i didn't install any app.
the overall look and feel is not changed very much and also the performance is laggy.
Thing is that now i wanted to downgrade it to lollipop. and totally clueless what to do here.
i tried (Honor 5X_Firmware_KIW-L21_Android 5.1_EMUI 3.1_C432B140_United Kingdom_Channel-Others ) by putting update.app and force flashing it but the update got stuck a 5% and after 10 to 15 minutes it restarts.
please help me out, i am totally confused here
Edit: my device model is KIW-L21 but after upgradation to MM it changed to KIW-AL10.
Build number is KIW-L21C432B330
Attached is the device information.
hatim_rajput said:
hi guys,
i am in a bit of a trouble as after waiting for a long time for MM to be released for honor 5x in my country Pakistan but there wasn't any thing to hope for so i decided to flash manually and choose a MM file but when i put the update.app in dload folder and attempted to force flash it came back with update failed error after some reading on xda and other forums i found out that the update package was not of my region, it was European with with Denmark association. so i changed my region to mts/by (Belarus) and modified the custom.bin file in accord thinking that i would change the region back to Pakistan after up-gradation (poor me ). the update process then went smoothly and my 5x rebooted but right after that some thing strange happened.
the boot screen went green with red and blue boxes and i was frightened that i might bricked my device but after some time it shows the honor logo and setup process started.
secondly my sim card seemed to be not registered and required puk code. i dismissed the message and went on with the process. now my sim is not registering with the network.
also there is a massive battery drain even i didn't install any app.
the overall look and feel is not changed very much and also the performance is laggy.
Thing is that now i wanted to downgrade it to lollipop. and totally clueless what to do here.
i tried (Honor 5X_Firmware_KIW-L21_Android 5.1_EMUI 3.1_C432B140_United Kingdom_Channel-Others ) by putting update.app and force flashing it but the update got stuck a 5% and after 10 to 15 minutes it restarts.
please help me out, i am totally confused here
Edit: my device model is KIW-L21 but after upgradation to MM it changed to KIW-AL10.
Build number is KIW-L21C432B330
Attached is the device information.
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I have tried to look for an MM for middle East but could not find it. The only solution for you imho is to flash MM for middle east.
Another way is to unlock bootloader and manually downgrade to emui 5.1 by flashing image files.
MM for middle east is available, clsA uploaded it
PalakMi said:
MM for middle east is available, clsA uploaded it
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Thanks for the hint
muradulislam said:
Thanks for the hint
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It was uploaded thanks to an iranian member, who literally bought the update
hatim_rajput said:
hi guys,
i am in a bit of a trouble as after waiting for a long time for MM to be released for honor 5x in my country Pakistan but there wasn't any thing to hope for so i decided to flash manually and choose a MM file but when i put the update.app in dload folder and attempted to force flash it came back with update failed error after some reading on xda and other forums i found out that the update package was not of my region, it was European with with Denmark association. so i changed my region to mts/by (Belarus) and modified the custom.bin file in accord thinking that i would change the region back to Pakistan after up-gradation (poor me ). the update process then went smoothly and my 5x rebooted but right after that some thing strange happened.
the boot screen went green with red and blue boxes and i was frightened that i might bricked my device but after some time it shows the honor logo and setup process started.
secondly my sim card seemed to be not registered and required puk code. i dismissed the message and went on with the process. now my sim is not registering with the network.
also there is a massive battery drain even i didn't install any app.
the overall look and feel is not changed very much and also the performance is laggy.
Thing is that now i wanted to downgrade it to lollipop. and totally clueless what to do here.
i tried (Honor 5X_Firmware_KIW-L21_Android 5.1_EMUI 3.1_C432B140_United Kingdom_Channel-Others ) by putting update.app and force flashing it but the update got stuck a 5% and after 10 to 15 minutes it restarts.
please help me out, i am totally confused here
Edit: my device model is KIW-L21 but after upgradation to MM it changed to KIW-AL10.
Build number is KIW-L21C432B330
Attached is the device information.
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Head to this thread and download MM for middle Eastern version
http://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-5x/how-to/repository-honor-5x-file-depot-t3328288/page1
Don't forget to drop a thanks at that thread.
Change your phone to original specifications and flash this one using the 3 button method.
Report back if anything comes up.
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PalakMi said:
It was uploaded thanks to an iranian member, who literally bought the update
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What do you mean by "bought"? He/she somehow paid for it?
muradulislam said:
Head to this thread and download MM for middle Eastern version
http://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-5x/how-to/repository-honor-5x-file-depot-t3328288/page1
Change your phone to original specifications and flash this one using the 3 button method.
Report back if anything comes up.
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What do you mean by "bought"? He/she somehow paid for it?
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Yes, from an iranian website, and after clsA checked it, he found it safe and official
muradulislam said:
Change your phone to original specifications and flash this one using the 3 button method.
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Well thank you but please elaborate. What do you mean by change my phone to original specification?? Are you referring to change my region or any thing else? Idk how to change region on MM and my device is not rooted. I tried to unlock its bootloader but the captcha code is not appearing in emui english website. I also tried the chinese web but it is not accepting my entered captcha saying i have not entered correct code. I tried many times but this whole unlock thing is driving me crazy. I used three different laptops,three different browsers and also tried it on mobile browser but the same thing happened again and again.
So whats your opinion in this matter, and please forgive my noobness
hatim_rajput said:
Well thank you but please elaborate. What do you mean by change my phone to original specification?? Are you referring to change my region or any thing else? Idk how to change region on MM and my device is not rooted. I tried to unlock its bootloader but the captcha code is not appearing in emui english website. I also tried the chinese web but it is not accepting my entered captcha saying i have not entered correct code. I tried many times but this whole unlock thing is driving me crazy. I used three different laptops,three different browsers and also tried it on mobile browser but the same thing happened again and again.
So whats your opinion in this matter, and please forgive my noobness
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First of all, you are not a noob buddy. Only experienced users try this stuff. The problem is that Huawei/emui is easily messed up. Well, we learn from our mistakes.
I meant, you should change the region back to middle east. I never tried to change the region of my phones so can not help you there. Sorry for that...
The captcha code problem is faced by tons of users and everybody takes a different approach to solve it. I used Microsoft edge on win10 and never faced the captcha problem. You can mail Huawei customer care with serial, IMEI and device id and state that you are facing captcha problem. May be they will provide you the code.
If you can not change the region then alas! You are in more trouble than I thought.
I am on limited mobile data these days, if that was not the case, I would have downloaded a transition package for any other Huawei device (preferably honor6 or 7 as these are my devices) and would have used Huawei update extractor to see what partitions are they flashing for a rollback.
(Advised by DigiGoon to do this)
That would have allowed me to specify which partitions you should flash to rollback to LP to change your region again but that's all wishful thinking for the time being.
By the way, did you edit build.prop to change region?
muradulislam said:
First of all, you are not a noob buddy. Only experienced users try this stuff. The problem is that Huawei/emui is easily messed up. Well, we learn from our mistakes.
I meant, you should change the region back to middle east. I never tried to change the region of my phones so can not help you there. Sorry for that...
The captcha code problem is faced by tons of users and everybody takes a different approach to solve it. I used Microsoft edge on win10 and never faced the captcha problem. You can mail Huawei customer care with serial, IMEI and device id and state that you are facing captcha problem. May be they will provide you the code.
If you can not change the region then alas! You are in more trouble than I thought.
I am on limited mobile data these days, if that was not the case, I would have downloaded a transition package for any other Huawei device (preferably honor6 or 7 as these are my devices) and would have used Huawei update extractor to see what partitions are they flashing for a rollback.
(Advised by DigiGoon to do this)
That would have allowed me to specify which partitions you should flash to rollback to LP to change your region again but that's all wishful thinking for the time being.
By the way, did you edit build.prop to change region?
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Thank you so much for bearing with me and for such a detailed opinion. i replaced the oem.info file for EU by going into /dev/block/platform/hi-mci.0/by-name/ and also edited the Custom.bin file in Device/data/ and put mts/by (EU region value) text and cleared the previous text which was hw/meafnaf (PK region value).
one more thing, now when i dial the string *#*#2846579#*#* to check country/vendor info, vendor is showed as "hw" and country is "default".
Hi
i don't know if this will help you, i faced a probleme few days ago
http://forum.xda-developers.com/hon...ion-huawei-t3455440/post68552973#post68552973
i used a rollback package then flashed Lollipop ROM
hatim_rajput said:
Thank you so much for bearing with me and for such a detailed opinion. i replaced the oem.info file for EU by going into /dev/block/platform/hi-mci.0/by-name/ and also edited the Custom.bin file in Device/data/ and put mts/by (EU region value) text and cleared the previous text which was hw/meafnaf (PK region value).
one more thing, now when i dial the string *#*#2846579#*#* to check country/vendor info, vendor is showed as "hw" and country is "default".
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Try this thread to downgrade from MM to LP.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-5x/how-to/detailed-guide-to-downgrade-marshmallow-t3455535
Hope it works for you.
If it goes well, root, change region and flash middle Eastern MM.
About *#*#2846579#*#*, I will apologize again as i can not help you there.
muradulislam said:
Try this thread to downgrade from MM to LP.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-5x/how-to/detailed-guide-to-downgrade-marshmallow-t3455535
Hope it works for you.
If it goes well, root, change region and flash middle Eastern MM.
About *#*#2846579#*#*, I will apologize again as i can not help you there.
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Tried it, and now my phone is on KK instead of LP. also lost my imei
My build number is now L21C432B140
Model number is shown as unknown.
I tried to unlock bootloader but my current product id is somehow not matching with my device S/N & with imei 1 or 2 mentioned on the side of my phone's box. so no help there.
don't know what to do anymore
hatim_rajput said:
Tried it, and now my phone is on KK instead of LP. also lost my imei
My build number is now L21C432B140
Model number is shown as unknown.
I tried to unlock bootloader but my current product id is somehow not matching with my device S/N & with imei 1 or 2 mentioned on the side of my phone's box. so no help there.
don't know what to do anymore
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Well, to get your original device id, head to the thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-7/general/bricked-honor-7-honor-6-id-t3468333/page1
I apologize for KitKat instead of LP. My bad, I should have checked in detail.
Try to unlock bootloader and root the device as i am running out of options until the region is back and as for IMEI, head to
http://forum.xda-developers.com/canvas-a1/general/fix-imei-perfect-fix-android-imei-t2943567
And make sure the file you are using is the one you downloaded for your specific model.
Hope, any of this helps you.
What about battery drain and lags? If they disappeared and firmware is working fine, may be just restoring IMEI would be enough.
me_my_self_and_i said:
Hi
i don't know if this will help you, i faced a probleme few days ago
http://forum.xda-developers.com/hon...ion-huawei-t3455440/post68552973#post68552973
i used a rollback package then flashed Lollipop ROM
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could you provide me the transition package link you used ?
muradulislam said:
Well, to get your original device id, head to the thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-7/general/bricked-honor-7-honor-6-id-t3468333/page1
I apologize for KitKat instead of LP. My bad, I should have checked in detail.
Try to unlock bootloader and root the device as i am running out of options until the region is back and as for IMEI, head to
http://forum.xda-developers.com/canvas-a1/general/fix-imei-perfect-fix-android-imei-t2943567
And make sure the file you are using is the one you downloaded for your specific model.
Hope, any of this helps you.
What about battery drain and lags? If they disappeared and firmware is working fine, may be just restoring IMEI would be enough.
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First of all thanks for your continued and kind assistance.
The thread you mentioned for imei is for mtk users only.
And yes i got my device id and the unlock code too but when i tried to unlock the boot-loader the command came back with wrong unlock code and failed.
i think my phone internal specification (imei and model number is missing) which i changed somehow and unintentionally is causing the problem. i tried but couldn't find any method for Qcom imei changing.
battery now is not draining like before but lag is still there.
So despite all your help(which i deeply appreciate), i am back to square one.
hatim_rajput said:
First of all thanks for your continued and kind assistance.
The thread you mentioned for imei is for mtk users only.
And yes i got my device id and the unlock code too but when i tried to unlock the boot-loader the command came back with wrong unlock code and failed.
i think my phone internal specification (imei and model number is missing) which i changed somehow and unintentionally is causing the problem. i tried but couldn't find any method for Qcom imei changing.
battery now is not draining like before but lag is still there.
So despite all your help(which i deeply appreciate), i am back to square one.
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Sorry buddy, you need to contact Huawei customer service i guess...
Sent from my PLK-L01 using XDA Labs
hatim_rajput said:
Tried it, and now my phone is on KK instead of LP. also lost my imei
My build number is now L21C432B140
Model number is shown as unknown.
I tried to unlock bootloader but my current product id is somehow not matching with my device S/N & with imei 1 or 2 mentioned on the side of my phone's box. so no help there.
don't know what to do anymore
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You may wish to have a look at the following page:
search the web for "Huawei Bricked phone repair guide with DC Phoenix" (sorry for not posting the link as I'm not sure it's allowed by these forums)
It's something that I haven't tried myself, but on that page, if you look at Method 2 Step 3, they're describing a possible (paid) solution to restore your missing details. I should caution the following though:
1. My antivirus flags the link in Method 2, Step 3 as UNSAFE, that could be because of what it does (changing IMEI, etc...) or maybe because the linked page/software is actually unsafe. You should exercise your own judgement there.
2. It's a paid solution
3. You may have to go through all the described steps before you attempt to repair your IMEI and other attributes.
I have used method 2 to un-brick an Ascend Mate 7 successfully, but that device had not lost its IMEI in the process, so I did not have to go through step 3 (paid 15 Euros for DC-Unlocker credits to flash the site's own recovery, nothing else I had tried would work).
The alternative would be, as other members have suggested, is to take it to a service center if that is an option for you. Hopefully someone here can suggest a better (and free) solution that you can apply directly instead of the above.
The short history:
Playing with an "official" ROM I bricked my phone. I was able to recover it, everything works properly except the telephony, I can't make phone calls :crying:.
The full story:
The behaviour of my phone is different depending on which slot I put my SIM card.
If I put my SIM on the first slot, when the phone reboots it doesn't ask for the PIN and doesn't recognise the card. But if I switch to plane mode and I reboot the phone, the phone then asks for the PIN number. If I introduce an incorrect one, it recognises that it is incorrect ans ask for a new one (then it is reading the card to know that), but when I introduce the correct one, it does no connect whit my carrier (of course, before that I switch off the plane mode).
If I put my SIM on the second slot, it asks for the PIN number but similarly to the previous case, It doesn't connect with the carrier.
In both cases dialling *#06# on the phone, I can read the two IMEI and the MEID codes and they agree with the codes printed on the phone box.
Moreover, if I install an app (I tested with some of them) that reads the SIM card it can read the name of my carrier and all the contacts that are on my SIM.
Things that I tried:
0) I tried to use my SIM in another phone, and it works. I also tried to use another SIM in my phone, and I have the same problem.
1) I tried to install several ROM's:
- Jeff72ROM (v1.30 and v1.32) from: http://www.needrom.com/category/zte/serial-nubia/z11-mini/
- stock ROM from http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=776504&st=0#entry52586301
- And experimental port of CM14 (I can't remember where I found it)
- CUOCO92 from http://blog.grossoshop.net/nubia-z11-mini-rom-gs-by-cuoco92/
- An "official" ROM: NX529J_Z69_EN_NSXPK1JD00K132 from http://www.nubia.com/es/support.php?a=phone&pid=8 (this is the ROM that bricked my phone, I modified it in order to avoid the problem).
To install all these ROM I used TWPR from http://www.androidbrick.com/download/z11-mini-nx529j-twrp-root/
When I dial *#*#4636#*#* on the phone it says that the type of preferred net is WCDMA. It seems to me that these nets are not in use in Europe (I live in Spain). Itried to change that, but I couldn't. Then I applied the patch http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2394689 but it doesn't work. I also tried to modify the properties in "build.prop" without success. Now I think this is not the problem since all the ROM's have similar properties, in special CUOCO92 that is reported to work in Italy.
What I think it happened:
When I tried to flash the "official" ROM it failed because it tried to write too many files in the "system" partition (I hadn't this problem with any other ROM). Then I realised that my phone was bought in China and this ROM was for the international version, perhaps the international version has a different partition scheme).
What I did is to remove some very easy to install apps (i.e. google maps) in the ROM in order that the remaining apps fit in the partition, but then I made the mistake to activate the option in TWPR of making "rm -rf" instead of a "format". It seems to me that with this option the rm command followed some link to another partition and removed some files that shouldn't be removed, and those files are not in any ROM.
Does anybody think that this makes sense?
What can I do?
nice, super description. i am stuck with my nubia z11 mini, brought from china. installed 1.23, recently updated new 1.36 but there is no google play, other all working perfectly.
Hi,
I have the same problem. Did you find a solution?
Thanks in advance, F.
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@jbartolo
I have the NX529J and the option wasn't changed, it was still format. I don't think the problem is related to the partition.
@jbartolo
Any news about your z11?
Did you manage to fix it?
I have the same problem.
efrai3 said:
@jbartolo
Any news about your z11?
Did you manage to fix it?
I have the same problem.
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No solution :crying:
I had access to another z11 mini and a played copying partitions from this phone to my phone without success.
@jbartolo
Since you can have access to another z11 mini please check these guides
http://www.androidbrick.com/unbrick...-have-the-right-kind-of-rom-qhsusb_dload_edl/
http://www.androidbrick.com/ultimat...agon-xiaomi-mi5-imei-and-baseband-repair-fix/
http://www.androidbrick.com/ultimate-guide-qualcomm-snapdragon-imei-baseband-repair-fix-part-2/
Also you will see more guides in the mentioned site and maybe you can fix your phone. Unfortunately i dont have access to another z11 mini to try. Wish you good luck.
@jbartolo
I did some progress with my phone.
I flash it with the chinese 1.23 rom(its the one in fastboot structure as i understand,a service rom) using Xiaomi's MiFlash tool.
Phone came up with null IMEI'S and MEID. Then i write missing IMEI'S & MEID ,with some tools from the site i mentioned you in my previous post.
So everything is in place now. IMEI'S & MEID.
Now when i dal *#06#* and *#*#4636#*#* i can see Imei's & Meid.
Also i can change the option from WCDMA preferred to other options and stick with them (*#*#4636#*#*) and i can see in phone settings and SIM menu all the options.
Both sim trays read my sim and ask for pin.
In SIM menu, i can search for avalaible carriers but the only problem now is that when i'm trying to connect to my sim carrier unfortunately phone can't register to my carrier.
I'm trying to figure out how to solve this issue.
You can try what i did and maybe you are more lucky than me and can fix your phone.
Hope to hear from you soon and maybe we can share some more ideas.
efrai3 said:
@jbartolo
I did some progress with my phone.
I flash it with the chinese 1.23 rom(its the one in fastboot structure as i understand,a service rom) using Xiaomi's MiFlash tool.
Phone came up with null IMEI'S and MEID. Then i write missing IMEI'S & MEID ,with some tools from the site i mentioned you in my previous post.
So everything is in place now. IMEI'S & MEID.
Now when i dal *#06#* and *#*#4636#*#* i can see Imei's & Meid.
Also i can change the option from WCDMA preferred to other options and stick with them (*#*#4636#*#*) and i can see in phone settings and SIM menu all the options.
Both sim trays read my sim and ask for pin.
In SIM menu, i can search for avalaible carriers but the only problem now is that when i'm trying to connect to my sim carrier unfortunately phone can't register to my carrier.
I'm trying to figure out how to solve this issue.
You can try what i did and maybe you are more lucky than me and can fix your phone.
Hope to hear from you soon and maybe we can share some more ideas.
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Take a look here https://forum.xda-developers.com/zte-z7/help/nubia-z7-nx506j-qcn-backup-t3566808. Might help you guys with the problem you are facing. Most important part is you need a working qcn backup from another device
tassos_chry said:
Take a look here https://forum.xda-developers.com/zte-z7/help/nubia-z7-nx506j-qcn-backup-t3566808. Might help you guys with the problem you are facing. Most important part is you need a working qcn backup from another device
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Yes i know that we need a backup of qnc from another working phone in order to modify it and apply our imei's and meid, but where to find one???
It's difficult to have one as you understand.
efrai3 said:
Yes i know that we need a backup of qnc from another working phone in order to modify it and apply our imei's and meid, but where to find one???
It's difficult to have one as you understand.
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You could contact the owner of www.androidbrick.com in case he has one. Or you can ask @jbartolo to provide a backup of his other device. Taking a qcn backup is a pretty simple procedure
@efrai3 Just contacted him again and he was happy to share with me a qcn backup for your device
You can contact him too and ask for one! He will be glad to help!
tassos_chry said:
You could contact the owner of www.androidbrick.com in case he has one. Or you can ask @jbartolo to provide a backup of his other device. Taking a qcn backup is a pretty simple procedure
@efrai3 Just contacted him again and he was happy to share with me a qcn backup for your device
Hit Thanks if i helped and let me know if it worked
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Thanks to my friend tassos_chry, my phone is fixed.
problem solved: Z11 mini working again
All,
the AndroidBrick method worked.
First I tried it with my own qcn backup but that didn'twork. I received a qcn (Chinese, 64 GB) from AndroidBrick and I followed the repair guide. My Nubia Z11 mini is working again.
The solution for our problem is that you need a qcn backup from a working phone because when you install the wrong rom (international version) the modemst-partions are corrupt.
I'll prepare a backup qcn from my phone (changed IMEI) and I can send it to you.
Send me a mail at [email protected].
Filip.
Z11 mini NX529J problem
First of all:
>i bought an used NX529J
>first sim slot doesn't work at all, second slot recognize sim card
^-i don't know if it's software or hardware related
>no connect to carrier
>cannot unlock sim card with PIN
What i tried:
>flashed XenonHD Rom
>*#06#* : only MEID, but it is the same number, as the first IMEI number
>*#*#4636#*#* : first IMEI number
>tried all sim settings, but no connect to carrier
Has some an idea?
Hello everybody,
i found the solution! Now both sim card slot's work and can connect to carrier!
My solution:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/zte-nubia-z11-mini-nx529j-restore-t3619771
The right qcn file
FilipVD said:
All,
the AndroidBrick method worked.
First I tried it with my own qcn backup but that didn'twork. I received a qcn (Chinese, 64 GB) from AndroidBrick and I followed the repair guide. My Nubia Z11 mini is working again.
The solution for our problem is that you need a qcn backup from a working phone because when you install the wrong rom (international version) the modemst-partions are corrupt.
I'll prepare a backup qcn from my phone (changed IMEI) and I can send it to you.
Send me a mail at [email protected].
Filip.
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Hello Filip,
Would you help me, please? I need the same chinese 64GB qcn file you got from AndroidBrick too!
I followed the same repair guide on AndroidBrick (using a vietnamite qcn file I just download) with no success because when I started restoring the qcn I received a message that My Phone is not compatible and after rebooting ...adviced me 2 times that the update did not success.
I will be happy to give my email address for your (or even other God) help.
Have a nice day and a good way
I have T-Mobile in the US, and they recently got rid of one of the bands my phone was relying heavily on, so I want to be able to do calls over wi-fi and VoLTE which is not currently a feature with the international firmware I have. Since the Z5 Compact hardware technically has the capability to do this with other carriers using the EE firmware, and the XZ1 Compact is specifically able to do this with T-Mobile with the US firmware, is there a way to either flash just the bits I need or root and install the whole XZ1 Compact ROM on my Z5 Compact?
Sorry if this is a dumb question, I've been reading about how folks buying the XZ1 Compact are flashing bits and pieces to get wi-fi calling and VoLTE working with the fingerprint reader (normally disabled in the US version), and thought if there's a trick I can do with my existing phone it might save me $500.
Z5 Compact stock rom already have VoLTE and VoWiFi function, but the option only appear if the network supports it, but probably not on the us firmware?
gspbeetle said:
Z5 Compact stock rom already have VoLTE and VoWiFi function, but the option only appear if the network supports it, but probably not on the us firmware?
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I have Hong Kong firmware that came with the phone. T-Mobile doesn't support the phone here in the US, but I did notice that there are firmware versions (Czech, Austrian, a couple others) that are T-Mobile branded. Is it worth a try to flash one of those (assuming it does include VoLTE), or for this purpose, would T-Mobile in another country be considered another carrier?
T-Mobile here in the US seems to be heading toward 100% VoLTE with only one 2G band left in my area. However, at least in the US, T-Mobile has not certified the Z5 Compact for VoLTE. I think the only Sony phone they've certified is the new XZ1 Compact. Does that mean I'm out of luck, or is there some kind of work-around?
I also have this issue, but I'm more of a noob to this than most people here, including the OP. I have a few fundamental (probably stupid) questions:
bokononisidore said:
I have T-Mobile in the US, and they recently got rid of one of the bands my phone was relying heavily on, so I want to be able to do calls over wi-fi and VoLTE which is not currently a feature with the international firmware I have.
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1.) How do you know this? How do you track what band(s) your phone is using?
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T-Mobile here in the US seems to be heading toward 100% VoLTE with only one 2G band left in my area. ?
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1.a.) Again, how do you know that there's only that one band left?
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I have Hong Kong firmware that came with the phone.
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2.) How can I check exactly what firmware I have? I got an international version when I ordered it from Amazon, so I didn't even have to flash anything to enable the fingerprint sensor. I also know it was from a Spanish country because everything was in Spanish when I booted it for the first time. But how do I know verify which version it is exactly?
Also, OP, did you ever resolve this?
I don't use forums too much, so I have a feeling I'm going to be commenting here within the quote. Sorry about that. I hope this is helpful.
fr0zensphere said:
I also have this issue, but I'm more of a noob to this than most people here, including the OP. I have a few fundamental (probably stupid) questions:
1.) How do you know this?
I called T-mobile, and this is what they told me. In fact, it was so bad for their customers in my area that they were offering a special deal on new phones just to people in my service area.
How do you track what band(s) your phone is using?
I can't remember the code I used, but google "hidden codes xz1 compact" and you'll find a service code to see the settings. Be careful not to use one that will reset the phone.
1.a.) Again, how do you know that there's only that one band left?
Both through speaking with their tech support and reading their press releases online.
2.) How can I check exactly what firmware I have? I got an international version when I ordered it from Amazon, so I didn't even have to flash anything to enable the fingerprint sensor. I also know it was from a Spanish country because everything was in Spanish when I booted it for the first time. But how do I know verify which version it is exactly?
This is going to be in one of those service codes.
Also, OP, did you ever resolve this?
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I ended up buying an XZ1 Compact and flashed the firmware for the international version with one portion using the US firmware. What I originally wanted to do couldn't be done with the old phone.
I made myself a file of notes back the first time I was taking care of all of this. These are not my words, but direct quotes from various forums, but I didn't keep all the sources so I'm afraid I'm unable to cite them properly. However, before embarking on this process, I should tell you that I haven't had any push updates since I did this over a year ago, and I haven't figured out how to repeat the process to update with new firmware. Good luck!
You can probably try googling some phrases from these in quotes to find the original sources:
I tried just those two files and didn't have any luck.
ETA - man, am I dumb! I accidentally was flashing the system_X-FLASH-ALL-C93B.sin and vendor_X-FLASH-ALL-C93B.sin files from the US firmware instead of the CE firmware! Once I used the correct files, it worked perfectly.
So to summarize (and definitely do at your own risk!)
0) I backed everything up.
1) I didn't load drivers because I had them.
2) I followed the directions at the link below to get xperifirm and newflasher, then used xperifirm to download the Xperia XZ1 poplar roms for G8432 Central Europe 1
3) I copied the two files listed above to my newflasher directory.
4) I shut down the phone, waited 5 seconds, then held down the volume down key and plugged it into my PC using a USB A to C cord.
5) I ran newflasher as administrator, and chose N when it asked if I wanted to load a driver
6) When newflasher told me I was done, I unplugged the phone and started it up.
The fingerprint scanner works, group texting works, and my system is showing the same signal strength!
See my screens in the prior 2 posts. It's really much easier than what you are describing. Download the Customized UK firmware from Xperifirm. Download the Customized US firmware from Xperifirm. Copy the system sin file and vendor sin file from UK firmware and replace the files in US firmware with the copied files. Flash the modified US firmware using newflasher tool. Bingo!
So I decided to take the plunge on this with the XZ1 Compact at least. Not only do I have the fingerprint sensor working, but also WiFi Calling and VoLTE on T-Mobile US.
I took the oem_X-FLASH-ALL-C93B.sin from the US Customized version, and overwrote the one included with the UK (Device is UK Model) version, and then proceeded to flash with Newflasher.
Everything seems to be working without issue. I couldn't possibly enjoy this phone more now.
I am being a bit lazy and will refer you to XZ1 Compact thread. pbarrette has done amazing job with figuring out all the bits and writing out how stuff works
Start reading from this post https://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...9&postcount=35
Most informative post is here https://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...&postcount=105
In summary, oem.sin from XZ1 Compact "Customized US" should be used to flash XZ1. All other *.sin etc files should be from XZ1 firmware (can use other region for fingerprint reader support).
Create folder caled 'partition', extract partition.zip into that folder and it will get flashed.
To put the phone in flash mode, you need to:
1] Power the phone off.
2] Press and hold the Volume Down Button.
3] While doing #2, plug the phone into your computer.
Device Manager should show an Unknown or Other device. Quite possibly the one above what you think is the right one.
It will have a device descriptor like this USB\VID_0FCE&PID_B00B in the "Details" tab.
Run newflasher and answer Y to the GordonGate driver.
It will exit after having dumped a zip file into the newflasher directory.
Unzip and install that driver for the device described above.
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I know userdata.sin and fota-reset.ta is responsible for wiping userdata so its safe to delete these two files in case you need to keep userdata, but cust-reset.ta and master-reset.ta somebody need to try and let us know if these two files is also responsible for wiping userdata. The rest of ta files is ALWAYS recommended for flashing, don't skip it! Simlock.ta is by default skipped so you no need to delete it.
http://www.xperiablog.net/2018/01/2...-firmware-for-xperia-xz-premium-xz1-and-more/
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xz1/help/flashing-international-firmware-model-t3683552
maybe best description
A quick update since my last reply:
I mentioned not being able to repeat the process. Turns out, it's because I didn't have the driver installed, which is basically step one. So user error, not related to any risk or issue with having flashed the custom rom to the phone.
[/HIDE][/STRIKE]Hi All ,,,
Last week i bought a used phone galaxy S7 G930FD(D is refering to duos i quess). when i dialed *#06# the first IMEI was okay but the second one was nulled, i never thought that is a problem before buying the phone.
The problem started when i flashed super su root through recovery, device rooted successfully but the phone could not connect to my carrier(634 01) network not available, i searched the web and i found this solution https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/guide-how-to-fix-check-drk-imei-issues-t3379516
I downloaded the files as mentioned in the post, when i got to flashing the combination file with odin, i booted the phone into download mode only to find out the G930S written on the top left of the screen as the product name, but in settings>about device the phone name was G930FD . Now i think that my phone is actually G930S and the guy who used the phone before me tried to make it dual sim by installing G930FD firmware, and the brick came when i flashed G930FD super su root on G930S device ? if my device is indeed G930S can i use G930FD combination file and firmware to fix the problem as mentioned in the post https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/guide-how-to-fix-check-drk-imei-issues-t3379516 ?? or i misunderstood something ?
HOW can i SOLVE this ???? and thanks in advance.
Edit: I found a solution, see reply below.
SOLUTION:
Finally i solved it!! know i can say that i have a phone not just a smart device.
I did a little reasersh until i found this Great software: Samsung Pro Z3X Tool without box at this site: https://www.gadgetsdr.com/2018/06/download-z3x-29-5-samsung-tool-pro/
It has a lot of features, i tried the Patch Cirtificate(Network repair) option and it did the trick ! wow im so delighted:laugh:, but the thing is it didn't work when i set the model to G930FD but when i made it G930S it worked! this tool even has a dual sim setting so you can make your phone dual sim easily thanks to Z3X Team.
A few months ago, I decided that I would try colorOS on this phone, and so I followed some instructions that I don't remember, and used some rom on a sketchy Chinese file host lol. Well the install was a "success" however I never got cell service with T-Mobile. To be clear, my device is not a T-Mobile device, it is the global 10t with stock firmware (as of now). I'm not sure why I didn't get sim service (no sim detection at all I believe) but I am wondering if there is a way to flash colorOS and actually get service lol. If anyone has any input or if you have tried it yourself, any information is welcome. Thanks!