help me repair wrong imei - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

can you help me solve this wrong imei problem

How do you know the imei is wrong?

Generic 0049 imei or its null/null im guessing. I have the null imei with no baseband looking for a fix too

How did it get into that situation?

Flash the latest stock ROM with Odin and then check imei.

audit13 said:
How do you know the imei is wrong?
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GS3IMISS said:
Generic 0049 imei or its null/null im guessing. I have the null imei with no baseband looking for a fix too
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shivadow said:
How did it get into that situation?
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audit13 said:
Flash the latest stock ROM with Odin and then check imei.
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OK thanks guy for your advice, my phone back to normal after flash odin and move efs file to system

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[Q] No service after flashing modem

i have MIUI 2.9.29
the modem i had was JKLF4
i tried flashing through CWM the JKLH3 , it flashed ok but since then i get NO SERVICE and no signal all the time
i tried flashing back to JKLF4 and it did flash it back but still i get no signal
IMEI is ok
what to do ?
wtffff
even after restoring from a CWM image i made a week ago i still get no service
what does it want from me ?????
AzurA86 said:
wtffff
even after restoring from a CWM image i made a week ago i still get no service
what does it want from me ?????
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CWM doesnt back up the modem..you modem would be the same it was before..flash the earlier modem you had working..or try different modems..
zoot1 said:
CWM doesnt back up the modem..you modem would be the same it was before..flash the earlier modem you had working..or try different modems..
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i tried all sorts of modem from the modem collection page here on xda
those modems used to work when i had a different rom but still, is there a way maybe to extract the modem from the ZIP file of miui rom ?
i tried searching modem.bin inside the miui zip file but theres none.
if theres no modem.bin file in it then does that means it uses the existing modem ?
if so then il need to revert back to the rom i had before miui ? or just revert to stock rom ?
ive flashed stock rom and still nothing
also, on mobile networks menu i cannot see any networks to choose from
update
i just noticed my sn has been corrupted , its 000000000000
how can flashing a simple modem from CWM cause that ?
i'am solved problem come my topic..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1918601
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AzurA86 said:
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i just noticed my sn has been corrupted , its 000000000000
how can flashing a simple modem from CWM cause that ?
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your imei number 0000** or 0049*** ?
my imei did not change, just the sn
AzurA86 said:
my imei did not change, just the sn
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fixed by NSPRO box
but still i dont know what caused this
is there a way to backup the SN data ?
ive backed up my IMEI-EFS but what about the SN is it possible ?
AzurA86 said:
fixed by NSPRO box
but still i dont know what caused this
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ouw your serial number 000? ok solved
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1918601
step step apply..
i saw your thread too late i already fixed it by NSPRO
but will try that if it happens again no doubt so thank you
still i would like to avoid from getting into that situation.
AzurA86 said:
i saw your thread too late i already fixed it by NSPRO
but will try that if it happens again no doubt so thank you
still i would like to avoid from getting into that situation.
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There is a solution to update currently you dont need to use NSPRO.. Android is freedom dont be constant..
Dont stick to NSPRO you can use my patch everytime when your network gone
i would gladly try your patch only i already used NSPRO to fix it
right now im just glad my phone is working again

I9300UBEMH2 Unbranded Chile 4.1.2, I'm chilean, no signal

I updated my S3 to I9300UBEMH2 which is the official rom for my country. I came from XXEMG4 (I didn't have signal with this firmware). I thought upgrading would fix the Cannot register to Network problem but it didn't. It's strange as this firmware is the stock for my country. My IMEI and SN are OK. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Usual is
Wrong APN settings .
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Wrong Modem Wrong CSC.
marracing said:
I updated my S3 to I9300UBEMH2 which is the official rom for my country. I came from XXEMG4 (I didn't have signal with this firmware). I thought upgrading would fix the Cannot register to Network problem but it didn't. It's strange as this firmware is the stock for my country. My IMEI and SN are OK. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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is ubemh2 released after xxemg4? if not, that is a problem with the efs! and as suggested above 1st you need to check apn settings.
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sriram231092 said:
is ubemh2 released after xxemg4? if not, that is a problem with the efs! and as suggested above 1st you need to check apn settings.
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Yes, it was realeased after. My IMEI is ok and the apn settings ok also.
Still having the problem
How can I change the modem or CSC in this firmware?
marracing said:
How can I change the modem or CSC in this firmware?
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Read the stickied basic faqs and guides
JJEgan said:
Read the stickied basic faqs and guides
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APN and Modem are correct. I really don't understand what is the problem damn phone.
Sometime your device will give a generic IMEI, it can't be used
Compare the IMEI in the status and IMEI in the back of your phone after removing the battery.
You can try Archie's emergency zip. It will change your modem to MG4 without changing the RIL, remember to backup first
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Here's the link to download archies's emergency zip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43946365
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almousawi said:
Sometime your device will give a generic IMEI, it can't be used
Compare the IMEI in the status and IMEI in the back of your phone after removing the battery.
You can try Archie's emergency zip. It will change your modem to MG4 without changing the RIL, remember to backup first
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Here's the link to download archies's emergency zip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43946365
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
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My IMEI is correct. That's why I don't understand whats the problem. Thanks
as you can see MG4 and MH2 have different modems, so when you pass from MG4 to MH2 the modem was changed and something went wrong.
Have you checked the SIM card in another phone?
Maybe there is something wrong with it.
And BTW, do you have an EFS backup?
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almousawi said:
Have you checked the SIM card in another phone?
Maybe there is something wrong with it.
And BTW, do you have an EFS backup?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
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Yes, currently Im using an iPhone with no problem. I've tried others SIM in my phone and nothing. I only backed up when I was on XXEMG4, but not before that.
Thanks
did you receive the MG4 update via kies or OTA or flashed it via Odin?
almousawi said:
did you receive the MG4 update via kies or OTA or flashed it via Odin?
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Via OTA, MH2 via odin
regardless if the firmware came ota or he flashed it himself with odin. op states imei is correct and apn is also correct. that probably means the serial number is wrong. marracing, have a look under the battery and see if serial number matches the one in your phone settings. if not than that is why you cant connect to network.
ashraf sharif said:
regardless if the firmware came ota or he flashed it himself with odin. op states imei is correct and apn is also correct. that probably means the serial number is wrong. marracing, have a look under the battery and see if serial number matches the one in your phone settings. if not than that is why you cant connect to network.
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The serial number matches with the one under the battery. This is very strange. I don't know what else to do.
have you tried to reset the apn to default? if you did that already than you need to speak with your carrier, maybe you are not registered on their network because of an issue on their end. if still cannot resolve than take the phone to a service center. good luck
When I first bought the phone (bought it in the US) it came with some German apps (one called Bild is the only one I remember). It has something to do with this issue?
Thanks!
Still can't register to network. Maybe it's blacklisted?

[HELP] Trouble with GT.I9300

Hi every1,
I need some help to solve a trouble with my Galaxy S3 (Spain) GT-i9300...
Ok let's go:
I was on stock ROM for some months, one day I've rooted and flashed with custom rom (I don't remember now what rom!!!)...then...i've reflashed other ROM with ALL WIPES and FORMAT INTERNAL STORAGE...and HERE is the problem. After i've flashed, the phone boot's normal...i've pushed PIN...and...SURPRISE...ONLY EMERGENCY CALL, GENERIC IMEI and s/n is 000000000...OMG!!!! i don't have any EFS backup..I've tried some tricks to restore EFS folder..but..no results.
OK...the question is: Anybody can help me please !!!!!!
Thanks in advance to all people!
NeO2K1 said:
Hi every1,
I need some help to solve a trouble with my Galaxy S3 (Spain) GT-i9300...
Ok let's go:
I was on stock ROM for some months, one day I've rooted and flashed with custom rom (I don't remember now what rom!!!)...then...i've reflashed other ROM with ALL WIPES and FORMAT INTERNAL STORAGE...and HERE is the problem. After i've flashed, the phone boot's normal...i've pushed PIN...and...SURPRISE...ONLY EMERGENCY CALL, GENERIC IMEI and s/n is 000000000...OMG!!!! i don't have any EFS backup..I've tried some tricks to restore EFS folder..but..no results.
OK...the question is: Anybody can help me please !!!!!!
Thanks in advance to all people!
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Reset flash counter, return to stock and get your serial number repaired by samsung / mobile repair centre.
rootSU said:
Reset flash counter, return to stock and get your serial number repaired by samsung / mobile repair centre.
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This is the only solution???? Repaired by Samsung???? I don't like Samsung Service...
One day I've repaired a Samsung Printer...and they returned me bricked....in 2 TIMES!!! ... and yes...the repaired my printer...but..with CHASIS DAMAGED!!!
Are there any solution where can i use my hands????
NeO2K1 said:
This is the only solution???? Repaired by Samsung???? I don't like Samsung Service...
One day I've repaired a Samsung Printer...and they returned me bricked....in 2 TIMES!!! ... and yes...the repaired my printer...but..with CHASIS DAMAGED!!!
Are there any solution where can i use my hands????
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rootSU said:
mobile repair centre.
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rootSU said:
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How much in € more or less????
20 more or less.
rootSU said:
20 more or less.
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Ok....i could imagine to connect my S3 with Box...
Ok...i'll try to find any service in Spain...
Thanks!
s3 i9300 imei 000000 i am try broblem solve
original stock rom flash in odin my problem sole i am try ok
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I had the same issue. Flashing using ODIN did fix it.
Is this within the warranty if the device is "Bricked" or completly damaged when getting this issue?
Hi, Did you by any chance flash with a XXEMG4 or newer ROM.? If you did, then your EFS partition would of been changed. If after that, you flashed an older ROM, the older ROM would be unable to read the modified EFS.
You will have to flash with XXEMG4 or newer to fix. It might help, it might not.
Good luck!!
Deloshin said:
Hi, Did you by any chance flash with a XXEMG4 or newer ROM.? If you did, then your EFS partition would of been changed. If after that, you flashed an older ROM, the older ROM would be unable to read the modified EFS.
You will have to flash with XXEMG4 or newer to fix. It might help, it might not.
Good luck!!
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It wont unfortunately. He has serial number 00000000000000000.
Try flash stock XXEMH1 firmware (incl.modem) Your probably ok with the new modem.
Goodluck!
Danny
Just download the original (Stock) Firmware (corresponding to your country) from Sam Mobile and flash it thru Odin... You should be all ok... You will get yor S/n and IMEI back...
Good luck!
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk 4 - Hassan K. Malik
Thanks to all people!
I'll try now flash S3 with odin and XXEMH1 firmware from Sammobile...
I'll post results soon...(best try before Repair Shop!):good:

Firmware S3

Hello, i have recently remove a custom ROM and i replaced with an original firmware. Problem is that i don't have backed up EFS folder, and my phone is not connecting to mobile network. I have check the IMEI and is an generic IMEI not original.
How can i find which baseband is good for him?
Flash 4.3 stock firmware, if efs still corrupt then pay for a repair.
I have do that, but is not working .. network mobile can't connect..
Anyone has a solution for this problem?
wind17 said:
I have do that, but is not working .. network mobile can't connect..
Anyone has a solution for this problem?
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Try to flash a firmware older than MG4 and start OTA-update. Perhaps this will repair your efs-data.
wind17 said:
I have do that, but is not working .. network mobile can't connect..
Anyone has a solution for this problem?
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As boomboomer said send it for repair
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/ref-imei-efs-stuff-i9300-including-t2393289
I have send it to repair. Now i will do backup first then i modd it.

IMEI status NG

Hi,
I'm unable to make call because of not registred on network problem (my phone is G925I)
When checking *#06#, it gives me my correct imei code
But when testing *#0011#, i got IMEI Status: NG
What does NG mean and if it is a problem,how to repair it
Did you flash any firmware? Doesn't usually happen randomly. If it has should send to Samsung.
lynxblaine said:
Did you flash any firmware? Doesn't usually happen randomly. If it has should send to Samsung.
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Yes, i flashed randomly same firmwares
Is it a firmware issue or imei issue
Did you flash it before or after the issue?
lynxblaine said:
Did you flash it before or after the issue?
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Hi lynxblaine,
In fact , i had a boot problem with my phone and after flashing it,i got this issue
It was working fine before getting the boot problem
Hi.Did you resolve the issue. As I am having the same issue
zizou84zizou84 said:
Hi lynxblaine,
In fact , i had a boot problem with my phone and after flashing it,i got this issue
It was working fine before getting the boot problem
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I recently updated my firmware to 6.0.1 and found out the GSM option is not available and cannot be registered on any available network. I didnt make a backup of the working firmware. I downgraded to 5.1.1. and now see the GSM option but still cannot connect to the gsm network. I checked the IMEI number it is fine but when I type #*0011#, I see IMEI STATUS:NG. I am not sure what NG stands for. Could you help me please as I am sitting with a phone that cannot make calls and receive sms.
Thank you in advance.
I'm into the same situation i upgraded to 6.0.1 no i ain't got network...
Same here... Someone can help?
ENDz0 said:
Same here... Someone can help?
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Go on settings, about device, status, imei.
Is your imei number and imei SV there?
callumbr1 said:
Go on settings, about device, status, imei.
Is your imei number and imei SV there?
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Yes, the IMEI and serial ate the same of the phone that is on the backside but cant register on network..
ENDz0 said:
Yes, the IMEI and serial ate the same of the phone that is on the backside but cant register on network..
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Try switching network mode. Set network to auto.
Go on settings, backup and reset, reset network settings. Then reboot
callumbr1 said:
Try switching network mode. Set network to auto.
Go on settings, backup and reset, reset network settings. Then reboot
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I tried so much things, I flashed so much firmwares and same.. the last i did was flashing 4 files + pit but again the same..
The problem appeared when updating from 5.0.2 to 6.0.1 via odin. I dont know how to downgrade and test again bc every time I try with odin gives me a fail, maybe its a block for downgrading
ENDz0 said:
I tried so much things, I flashed so much firmwares and same.. the last i did was flashing 4 files + pit but again the same..
The problem appeared when updating from 5.0.2 to 6.0.1 via odin. I dont know how to downgrade and test again bc every time I try with odin gives me a fail, maybe its a block for downgrading
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You can not downgrade. Look on here try to find the modem and flash that
callumbr1 said:
You can not downgrade. Look on here try to find the modem and flash that
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But I already flashed stock modem that comes with the FW, its not the same??
ENDz0 said:
But I already flashed stock modem that comes with the FW, its not the same??
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Are you on marshmallow?
What region (
IMEI ng
I had the same problem, If you have you EFS partition backup. then you are lucky. just restore EFS partition from recovery (TWRP in my case). :good:
If dont have backup:crying:. but have your original IMEI no, try editing IMEI (search google how to)
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Are you on marshmallow?
What region (
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Yep, Marshmallow 6.0.1 G920FXXS4DPH7 XSG Firmware
Region is XSG (United Emirates of Arabia) but I live in spain. I think there is no problem with that bc when bought the phone was fully functionally and later when flashed to 6.0.1 PHE with ODIN no way to connect to network...
ENDz0 said:
Yep, Marshmallow 6.0.1 G920FXXS4DPH7 XSG Firmware
Region is XSG (United Emirates of Arabia) but I live in spain. I think there is no problem with that bc when bought the phone was fully functionally and later when flashed to 6.0.1 PHE with ODIN no way to connect to network...
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Was the phone unlocked when you got it? Or was it network locked?
callumbr1 said:
Was the phone unlocked when you got it? Or was it network locked?
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Fully unlocked all sim cards all networks. International GSM model (SM-G920F)
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Now I'm trying to flash the stock firm 4 files, I will root the phone and install TWRP and try to restore an EFS img
ENDz0 said:
Fully unlocked all sim cards all networks. International GSM model (SM-G920F)
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Now I'm trying to flash the stock firm 4 files, I will root the phone and install TWRP and try to restore an EFS img
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The only thing i can suggest is download samsung phone info app from play store. Go to CSC, check what the origional CSC was. Find and download and flash back to the original CSC. Theres not much you can do with lost or corrupted efs. The same happened to me when i flashed my nandroid backup. I had not backed up efs but after flashing origional stock my imei was repaired. Good luck keep me updated
Or one other thing...flash a branded firmware of the network you use with PIT. The PIT might fix the efs partition.

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