HI guys,
Something came to my mind and wanted to share it with you...
its how to protect my device after being stolen?
I know there are plenty of apps to find the device( through gps remote activation), to erase the contents and release alerts through different ways.
BUT WHAT IF
somebody had stolen your phone , pull out the battery, then boot it into download mode (3 buttons combination that every one knows), and finally flashed it with any rom by using ODIN ???????
the question here;
IS THERE ANY WAY TO PASSWORD PROTECT THE ACCESS TO BOTH RECOVERY &/OR DOWNLOAD MODES IN THE DEVICE, SO IT CAN BE USELESS FOR THE THEIF ???
i hope u understand my worry here
cheers
I think that's called STEAM. Go search and read more of it in the development section.
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android.francis said:
I think that's called STEAM. Go search and read more of it in the development section.
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sorry mate, forgive my ignorance, but is it an app ?
Unless they can change the IMEI then as soon as it is used on any network it will be locked and barred by your service provider.
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Unless they can change the IMEI then as soon as it is used on any network it will be locked and barred by your service provider.
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but if the developers can restrict the access to the downloading and recovery modes,,,,then its virtually impossible to even change the imei, is it right ?????
The IMEI is hard coded and encrypted in your phone.if you mess with the efs folder and the IMEI over there does not match what is hard coded, you get an invalid IMEI and your phone's network capabilities will be limited.
Btw, steam is a sort of recovery.
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Long story short, my imei is not the current one under the battery and i want to get it back. Before i thought my phone wasnt unlocked and that was the problem but its not. The phone is unlocked and i even have the codes, i just want to use my own IMEI. I currently can not connect to any networks with the captivate.
So far i have tried using the .bak file in /efs with no success (different imei).
I have tried several posts on xda but all seem to unlock and not give you your proper imei back.
Any advice or information would be greatly appreciated.
Buuummmppp
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Long story short, my imei is not the current one under the battery and i want to get it back. Before i thought my phone wasnt unlocked and that was the problem but its not. The phone is unlocked and i even have the codes, i just want to use my own IMEI. I currently can not connect to any networks with the captivate.
So far i have tried using the .bak file in /efs with no success (different imei).
I have tried several posts on xda but all seem to unlock and not give you your proper imei back.
Any advice or information would be greatly appreciated.
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How did u manage to mess it up, may I ask. This way atleast u could warn the rest of the community not to mess ours up.
Its quite simple really, dont back up your /efs folder and keep messing around with roms.
I don't think anyone has solved this. Everything around the nv_data.bin file relates to unlocking and it says you must have a good IMEI number to start with. There was some 3rd party software that can fix IMEI numbers - but it required a separate breakout box. I forget the name, but many downloaded the software only to discover they needed to buy the box to get it to work.
One of mine managed to wind up with the generic imei but I have yet to see any ill effects from it.
I am sorry to hear about this, and even sorrier to have to say this, but xda does not allow posting of instruction on how one can change the imei.
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Ok if we cant talk about this thats fine. Right now i cant connect to any networks. If someone would be willing to upload their /efs for me so i can try it out. Would that work?
Im in Australia so anything apart from that should work right??
did you ever got to restore your original imei?
Check here for a how to restore your IMEI.
Hi Guys,
Here is my case.
Phone: Samsung Galaxy 3 LTE I9305 – Optus Branded.
I have done the following mistakes:
1- I flashed I9300 ROM not I9305.
2- Then I tried selecting NAND Erase all from Odin3.
3- Then I tried to re-flash the rom by selecting PHONE not PDA.
The total damage is:
Phone: Unknown
RF CAL Date: Unknown
BaseBand version: Unknown
So I think I lost the IMEI , I have no backup for it. So I have no network connection anymore.
I was able to:
1- To restore the stock rom.
2- Install Triangle away and clear the counter and the status back official.
I tried the following solutions to recover the IMEI, but it didn’t work out:
1- To flash the Param_Bin_I9305.tar.
2- I tried to use EFS Pro to recover and repair the IMEI.
3- I tried NV-items_reader_writer and QPST but:
a- The COM status NO Phone in both apps.
b- I was not able to see the option “RMNET + DM + MODEM ” under Qualcomm USB Settings. I can see RNDIS + DM + MODEM and others and they didn’t help.
I think I tried all solutions provided in the forum , I would appreciate your advice on this.
Cheers,
mahmoudissam said:
Hi Guys,
Here is my case.
Phone: Samsung Galaxy 3 LTE I9305 – Optus Branded.
I have done the following mistakes:
1-I flashed I9300 ROM not I9305.
2-Then I tried selecting NAND Erase all from Odin3.
3-Then I tried to re-flash the rom by selecting PHONE not PDA.
The total damage is:
Phone: Unknown
RF CAL Date: Unknown
BaseBand version: Unknown
So I think I lost the IMEI , I have no backup for it. So I have no network connection anymore.
I was able to:
1-To restore the stock rom.
2-Install Triangle away and clear the counter and the status back official.
I tried the following solutions to recover the IMEI, but it didn’t work out:
1-To flash the Param_Bin_I9305.tar.
2-I tried to use EFS Pro to recover and repair the IMEI.
3-I tried NV-items_reader_writer and QPST but:
a-The COM status NO Phone in both apps.
b-I was not able to see the option “RMNET + DM + MODEM ” under Qualcomm USB Settings. I can see RNDIS + DM + MODEM and others and they didn’t help.
I think I tried all solutions provided in the forum , I would appreciate your advice on this.
Cheers,
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Nand erase was a bad idea as this would have erased all your efs area also including your mac addresses for bluetooth and wifi. So the problem runs alot deeper and is far more serious.
Best thing to do is warranty replacement. Had you have not selected nand erase I could have recovered your device for you.
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Hi lyriquidperfection,
Thank you for your response.
1- Actually I'm able to connect to WIFI and Bluetooth, So do you think the erase was not successful? Do you see any luck?
2- I took Kies backup for all items just before I did the mistakes, does it help?
Thank You.
lyriquidperfection said:
Nand erase was a bad idea as this would have erased all your efs area also including your mac addresses for bluetooth and wifi. So the problem runs alot deeper and is far more serious.
Best thing to do is warranty replacement. Had you have not selected nand erase I could have recovered your device for you.
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mahmoudissam said:
Hi lyriquidperfection,
Thank you for your response.
1- Actually I'm able to connect to WIFI and Bluetooth, So do you think the erase was not successful? Do you see any luck?
2- I took Kies backup for all items just before I did the mistakes, does it help?
Thank You.
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I removed the IMEI from one Mobile to remove the SIM lock I still can call and use the mobile like before
TWRP Recovery can Backup EFS what recovery do you use?
Maybe you can generate your own efs area the IMEI should print inside the mobile
Hi frogfire,
Thank you for the info!
Actually I tried to do that using QPST but:
a-The COM status is NO Phone when I connect the phone.
b- I was not able to see the option “RMNET + DM + MODEM ” under Qualcomm USB Settings. I can see RNDIS + DM + MODEM and other options which dont help.
Any idea?
Cheers,
Any help guys?
take it to service
I took it to service and they wanna change the motherboard , is that the only option they have??
Ask them - they're the pros
mahmoudissam said:
I took it to service and they wanna change the motherboard , is that the only option they have??
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Well you did wipe the NAND, nothing else you can do
Im not sure that NAND has been wiped successfully , because I can access the download option and the wifi is working.
Do you think it has been wiped and require a new motherboard?
mahmoudissam said:
Im not sure that NAND has been wiped successfully , because I can access the download option and the wifi is working.
Do you think it has been wiped and require a new motherboard?
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You won't get more qualified help than from Samsung here. Exchange the board.
Thanks guys for the help anyway, I sent it to other service center, lets see how it goes.
So if they changed the main board, doesnt mean I will get new IMEI code for my phone?
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So if they changed the main board, doesnt mean I will get new IMEI code for my phone?
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Yes you will.
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Hey liquidperfection. I have the same problem with no phone connected. I have not done a nand wipe. Is there any chance to get my baseband back
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winxuser said:
Hey liquidperfection. I have the same problem with no phone connected. I have not done a nand wipe. Is there any chance to get my baseband back
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Without a backup, not much.
The time to think about your IMEI number is BEFORE doing any flashing or modification to your device. Backing this up really should be the first thing anyone does before jumping into the fray.
Without a proper backup, you have an expensive media player.
going out on a whim here,, are we able to use someone elses backup to atleast get the stuff back then change the imei to our devices one?
winxuser said:
going out on a whim here,, are we able to use someone elses backup to atleast get the stuff back then change the imei to our devices one?
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no
damn
Hi. I am from Ukraine. I've bought a N910T with a BAD IMEI from ebay.com and the phone couldn't find a network even after unlocking in Ukraine. (Usually, bad imei has influence only on US networks and it doesn't matter for European networks, - I've bought over 50 phones with bad imeis - had no problem.. I gave my note4 to a serviece-center and they told me "the phone is a eternal Tablet" (the problem isn't in the sim-reader, so it's somewhere inside the phone/motherboard..)
I thought "maybe SAMSUNG or Android have changed something and now the BAD IMEI is a problem for non-US networks as well. I tried to "repair bad imei" and have followed one (stupid) instruction on youtube, where the guy didn't say anything about a backup. Result: I've lost the imei, I don't have a backup. Also: there was no sticker under the battery from the beginning :crying: I hope, I'll fix the NULL IMEI with the help of someone's backup. I'll send you 2$ "for a beer" :highfive: Thanks in advance!
iMeI number is TIED to your SPECIFIC device m8, check your box. But anyone else IMeI number I don't think that is possible. Is it!
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nano303 said:
iMeI number is TIED to your SPECIFIC device m8, check your box. But anyone else IMeI number I don't think that is possible. Is it!
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I don't have the box. It's possible, from what I was told
Try entering *#06# on the dialer, it should show you the IMEI.
Hey there. You can recover your IMEI through Chamelephon App. Download it from Google Play. Change your IMEI and enjoy.
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BlacKBanks said:
Hey there. You can recover your IMEI through Chamelephon App. Download it from Google Play. Change your IMEI and enjoy.
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Hi. Thanks, but it "works only for MTK devices". I have tried it nevertheless, but no luck.
Okay then you should try mobile uncle tools. It works mostly in MTK Devices but try it if your luck is with you.
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Tried this app and it pulled my imei of my phone.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.edydev.imei
Or this in one.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mannyvinny.n4efsbackuppro
I am having a similar issue and none of those apps seems to help thanks for trying though.. anyone else have any ideas? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
CAP3r5 said:
I am having a similar issue and none of those apps seems to help thanks for trying though.. anyone else have any ideas? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
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You can Try Bad IMEI Repair Service that may solve you problem you can try THEUNLOCKPROS dot COM I have use theme before and they fix my block IMEI
Erlotaza said:
Hi. I am from Ukraine. I've bought a N910T with a BAD IMEI from ebay.com and the phone couldn't find a network even after unlocking in Ukraine. (Usually, bad imei has influence only on US networks and it doesn't matter for European networks, - I've bought over 50 phones with bad imeis - had no problem.. I gave my note4 to a serviece-center and they told me "the phone is a eternal Tablet" (the problem isn't in the sim-reader, so it's somewhere inside the phone/motherboard..)
I thought "maybe SAMSUNG or Android have changed something and now the BAD IMEI is a problem for non-US networks as well. I tried to "repair bad imei" and have followed one (stupid) instruction on youtube, where the guy didn't say anything about a backup. Result: I've lost the imei, I don't have a backup. Also: there was no sticker under the battery from the beginning :crying: I hope, I'll fix the NULL IMEI with the help of someone's backup. I'll send you 2$ "for a beer" :highfive: Thanks in advance!
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I have an EFS Backup is dirty the IMEI is bad is block by T-mobile I made it with EFS Professional but I can't share because i can't post links the file
P.S if i do share it PLEASE donate to XDA efs Professional team
Webergti said:
I have an EFS Backup is dirty the IMEI is bad is block by T-mobile I made it with EFS Professional but I can't share because i can't post links the file
P.S if i do share it PLEASE donate to XDA efs Professional team
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Needs Password
Webergti said:
Needs Password
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Thanks. So what is the password? (Write me please the paypal address..). And I'll pay, don't worry
Don't need the money but don't remember the password so here is with out password just if it works consider donating to XDA EFS Professional if it works sense you have to use there tool to restore the EFS
Tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ol-updated-09-06-14-efs-professional-t1308546
Donate EFS https://www.paypal.com/uk/cgi-bin/w...63663d3faee8d0b9dcb01a9b6dc564e45f62871326a5e
Don't forget to hit the thanks! button
Webergti said:
Don't need the money but don't remember the password so here is with out password just if it works consider donating to XDA EFS Professional if it works sense you have to use there tool to restore the EFS
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Which version did you use? The latest one doesn't see the backup...
Please note that backups made with older versions are not compatible with the new EFS Professional v2.0 update due to the new backup format used.
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Which version did you use? The latest one doesn't see the backup...
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I use 2.1.80 beta and when you unzip the tool put the file in tar.gz don't unzip the file tar.gz file inside the folder ?:\*********\EFS_Professional_2.1.80_BETA\EFS Professional\EFSProBackup
?:\*********\ = what ever you unzip the tool
Phone has to be Rooted and Busybox install not just the apk you have to open and grand SU Permissions and install busybox
USB debugging enable under developer options and Allow usb debugging check always allow from this computer and hit ok
Open EFS professional.exe from ?:\*********\EFS_Professional_2.1.80_BETA\EFS Professional
An open file security warning may appear hit run
a Second window pops hit ok then its gonna ask for USB debugging permissions and if every is fine you should get 5 okay's then go to restore tab and under Backup Archives Select the EFS backup then hit Restore and done
if it fails for any reason dial *#0808# on phone and select USB AP and USB Settings to DM+MODEM+ADB hit ok and retry if it everything goes perfect don't forget to redial ones finish and select USB AP and USB Settings to MTP+ADB and hit ok
IMPORTANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
One more thing you have to create a folder for the buck up under ?:\*********\EFS_Professional_2.1.80_BETA\EFS Professional and name the folder EFSProBackup as is or try to do a back up first so the tool can create the folder
How to make a new topic/post in the xda app all I can do is click on someone else's post and reply to them now on my piece of crap galaxy ace style phone it let's me make new posts why can't I on the note 4?
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I'll just make my new post in here since my phone won't let me so I need help with a battery issue I get like 3 hours of screen on time with power saving mode enabled while others can get 9+ hours screen on time without power saving mode on is there some kind of secret I'm not aware of? Because I'm starting to feel like samsung lied about this phone lasting you all day in what universe is 3 hours all day? Lol but yet any advice would be appreciated and please don't ban me for posting in here there is literally no option to make a new topic
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Here's proof to show there is no option to make a new post/topic
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Here's also what's using up my battery thanks
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And here is my screen on time
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Hey guys,
I just bought a Note8 and looks like I am having difficulty rooting it because of IMEI. The phone is already on Android 9 but the problem is with the IMEI. I think my mobile IMEI is already modified because in the About section it's showing different IMEI and in "Device Info" app it's showing different IMEI and also "Device Info" showing Root Access Available which in the fact I don't have because the recovery is still on stock. I cannot access any banking app because they are showing the device already rooted.
I want your guidance on how to root this device so I can use the Magisk module to hide the root without end up in the IMEI issue or something.
Thanks.
chmosama said:
Hey guys,
I just bought a Note8 and looks like I am having difficulty rooting it because of IMEI. The phone is already on Android 9 but the problem is with the IMEI. I think my mobile IMEI is already modified because in the About section it's showing different IMEI and in "Device Info" app it's showing different IMEI and also "Device Info" showing Root Access Available which in the fact I don't have because the recovery is still on stock. I cannot access any banking app because they are showing the device already rooted.
I want your guidance on how to root this device so I can use the Magisk module to hide the root without end up in the IMEI issue or something.
Thanks.
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Go to developer options (click on the build number about 7 times in about phone/software information, it will then appear in the settings menu) Is the OEM toggle on? If it is, turn it off, reboot, and your banking app should work. (Clear the bank app data in setting before reboot)
I am not sure about your IMEI problem, hopefully someone will know though, I would advise not rooting though as it may break your IMEI entirely.
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Go to developer options (click on the build number about 7 times in about phone/software information, it will then appear in the settings menu) Is the OEM toggle on? If it is, turn it off, reboot, and your banking app should work. (Clear the bank app data in setting before reboot)
I am not sure about your IMEI problem, hopefully someone will know though, I would advise not rooting though as it may break your IMEI entirely.
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There's no option as OEM. what should I do?
chmosama said:
There's no option as OEM. what should I do?
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I was hoping that the OEM toggle was enabled, so at least you could use your banking app. Your bank app must just be more secure than mine (Co Op)
You can't root the phone until the OEM toggle appears anyway, the phone has to be on for 168 hours for it to appear, If I remember correctly. The thread below may work for you to get the OEM toggle now, rather than having to wait all those hours. It is hit and miss though, and may take a few attempts.
https://www.xda-developers.com/fix-...-samsung-galaxy-s8-samsung-galaxy-note-8/amp/
I don't know anything about your IMEI troubles, I would advise not rooting until you get confirmation that it will be okay from an experienced user here. If you don't get a reply, just bump the thread.
stonedpsycho said:
I was hoping that the OEM toggle was enabled, so at least you could use your banking app. Your bank app must just be more secure than mine (Co Op)
You can't root the phone until the OEM toggle appears anyway, the phone has to be on for 168 hours for it to appear, If I remember correctly. The thread below may work for you to get the OEM toggle now, rather than having to wait all those hours. It is hit and miss though, and may take a few attempts.
https://www.xda-developers.com/fix-...-samsung-galaxy-s8-samsung-galaxy-note-8/amp/
I don't know anything about your IMEI troubles, I would advise not rooting until you get confirmation that it will be okay from an experienced user here. If you don't get a reply, just bump the thread.
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Well, it's been 2 months since I have been using this phone, I don't know why the OEM still not showing but I'll try that link.
thanks
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You should have 2 imei numbers since it is a dual sim version.
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vash_h said:
You should have 2 imei numbers since it is a dual sim version.
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I have 2 IMEI but the issue is in download it's all Chinese and showing N950N model number but in the settings about section, it showing N950F/DS. two different model numbers and my baseband version is showing N950NKOUASI1. can you help me with that I am so confused right now.
Thanks
chmosama said:
I have 2 IMEI but the issue is in download it's all Chinese and showing N950N model number but in the settings about section, it showing N950F/DS. two different model numbers and my baseband version is showing N950NKOUASI1. can you help me with that I am so confused right now.
Thanks
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I have a funny feeling you've been conned and you have a china cloned phone.
Can you take a photo of the download mode and also some photo in the phone settings menu. Any menu will do.
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vash_h said:
I have a funny feeling you've been conned and you have a china cloned phone.
Can you take a photo of the download mode and also some photo in the phone settings menu. Any menu will do.
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I am sure that this is not a clone. well here's some pictures for you.
Edit: also the IMEI are different in settings and "Device Info" app.
Oh.. You got me worried when you say Chinese characters. Those are Korean so you are good..
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vash_h said:
Oh.. You got me worried when you say Chinese characters. Those are Korean so you are good..
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So did you find anything useful which can help me with my problem?
chmosama said:
So did you find anything useful which can help me with my problem?
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Yes. You have a Korean note 8 but forcefully flashed with international rom.
You can try to flash in a prerooted rom.
Try searching for Dr Ketan note 8 custom rom. He's rom is the closest to stock rom as you'll ever find, and has magisk up and ready to run.
But please ask him about your situation. I'm not sure how it would affect a Korean note 8.
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vash_h said:
Yes. You have a Korean note 8 but forcefully flashed with international rom.
You can try to flash in a prerooted rom.
Try searching for Dr Ketan note 8 custom rom. He's rom is the closest to stock rom as you'll ever find, and has magisk up and ready to run.
But please ask him about your situation. I'm not sure how it would affect a Korean note 8.
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thanks brother. :good:
So the recovery partition got corrupt and it would reboot my device when i tried booting into it, i used a app to forcefully boot into the recovery using root. My device bootlooped and would not boot into fastboot or turn off
I used this tool link to disable auth, then i flashed with sp flash tool. I was using firmware upgrade not format all
this video told me to uncheck preloader,cust,exaid during flash or i might loose my imei, i havent and i did loose my imei. My mom now uses the phone, she has two phones, this one she uses for paying with nfc and she uses her old one for everything else.
Im not tech savvy so i do not know if this is a important detail , it likely is not : when she puts her simcard into the phone it shows her contacts in the contacts app but she cant connect to mobile data, make and recieve calls/messages.
The bootloader is locked I do not have the box or a IMEI backup. Is there something i could do to maybe repair it? I could maybe use my imei from my other phone which is redmi note 9? its not important and doesnt really matter but would be great if i got it fixed
Guard of the snow said:
I could maybe use my imei from my other phone which is redmi note 9?
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@Guard of the snow Thread has been closed.
Edit or change of IMEI is illegal in quite a few of countries. For this reason, XDA doesn't allow and accept discussions about or support for such an edit or change.
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