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Samsung I9000 doesnt recognize sim card

Hi everybody.
I got this weird problem with my cellphone. I have an international I9000. after factory reset my phone doesnt recognize sim anymore. I tried it with other sims too but my efforts were not successful. I tried flashing with other roms but again nothing happened. what am I supposed to do now? have you ever had the same problem?

Manual setting of network details or a new sim .
jje

Hi I had the same problem with my I9000 might be a different cause but its worth a try. Iv had it in tje past with other phones so I apolagise if I start abit basic but I dont know how tech savy you are not to nention we all sometimes overlook the basics.
first the basics. if you havnt already done any of there.
clean your sim, wipe the contacts clean then use a dry cloth or tissue and ensire it is dry. while the sim is out take a look at the sim slot check the pins are in the correct position so they are streght and not too far inside the housins to contact the sim properly.
if all is clean and good and it still dosnt work i would reccomend testing your sim in anothere phone even if locked most phones will at least say 'sim rejected' , 'wrong sim' or something along the lines also if possible test another sim in your I9000.
Now the gritty bit if your sim workes it is most likely 1 of 2 things soft wear or hardwear which is why I asked to check the pins above if it is hardwear and the pins look ok I cant help but bellow it a solution to softwear caused problems. in my case the cause was a corrupt modem file it can also be caused by a mismatch between the modem,csc and PDA files you can check your file versions *#1234# i cant tell you which pda goes with which modem but im sure it can bd found.
solutions to softwear issues. the easy way is to use kies if you rom is can be updated or if you can trick kies into updating. the other more risky way is to use ODIN I down loaded a stock XXJPO with seperat csc modem and pit then used kies to update to XXJPY but it wotked again as soon as ODIN flashed the XXJPO.
In short use ODIN to reflash a rom ensure you use the full 3/4 file method there are only 2 differand pit files but use correct MODEM, CSC and PDA i found myne in the genral section

shazk21 said:
Hi I had the same problem with my I9000 might be a different cause but its worth a try. Iv had it in tje past with other phones so I apolagise if I start abit basic but I dont know how tech savy you are not to nention we all sometimes overlook the basics.
first the basics. if you havnt already done any of there.
clean your sim, wipe the contacts clean then use a dry cloth or tissue and ensire it is dry. while the sim is out take a look at the sim slot check the pins are in the correct position so they are streght and not too far inside the housins to contact the sim properly.
if all is clean and good and it still dosnt work i would reccomend testing your sim in anothere phone even if locked most phones will at least say 'sim rejected' , 'wrong sim' or something along the lines also if possible test another sim in your I9000.
Now the gritty bit if your sim workes it is most likely 1 of 2 things soft wear or hardwear which is why I asked to check the pins above if it is hardwear and the pins look ok I cant help but bellow it a solution to softwear caused problems. in my case the cause was a corrupt modem file it can also be caused by a mismatch between the modem,csc and PDA files you can check your file versions *#1234# i cant tell you which pda goes with which modem but im sure it can bd found.
solutions to softwear issues. the easy way is to use kies if you rom is can be updated or if you can trick kies into updating. the other more risky way is to use ODIN I down loaded a stock XXJPO with seperat csc modem and pit then used kies to update to XXJPY but it wotked again as soon as ODIN flashed the XXJPO.
In short use ODIN to reflash a rom ensure you use the full 3/4 file method there are only 2 differand pit files but use correct MODEM, CSC and PDA i found myne in the genral section
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thanks for ur explanations dude. I did everything like flashing cleaning the sim .... but it isnt working. someone told me to falsh it with an original rom! I dont know what he meant by original rom but I flashed it wit stock xxjpu but still I cant get a network or signal. I am so desperate

hoomanm said:
thanks for ur explanations dude. I did everything like flashing cleaning the sim .... but it isnt working. someone told me to falsh it with an original rom! I dont know what he meant by original rom but I flashed it wit stock xxjpu but still I cant get a network or signal. I am so desperate
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What about your emei?
Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk

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hoomanm said:
it is not shown
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Do you have a backup of your efs folder? If yes so place in the right folder and restart your phone. If not you're lost. Sorry.

tingen said:
Do you have a backup of your efs folder? If yes so place in the right folder and restart your phone. If not you're lost. Sorry.
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you mean that there's not a way to fix it without backup?

hoomanm said:
you mean that there's not a way to fix it without backup?
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The efs folder is containing your emei and there is no way to reconstruct it. But there is a thread about here on xda. Try to find it, because i know some has been lucky.
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DID YOU TRY manual network settings thats always the first step .
Failing that kill it go back to basics .
Block 2 Odin method to Eclair and test before upgrading .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=818556
jje

JJEgan said:
DID YOU TRY manual network settings thats always the first step .
Failing that kill it go back to basics .
Block 2 Odin method to Eclair and test before upgrading .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=818556
jje
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Hey mate
what do u mean by block 2 odin eclair? do u mean that I should flash eclair on it?

You have to read the post .
Its not hard its on page one .
jje

Sim not reconigzed i9000 kitkat 4.4 cyanogenmod 11
shazk21 said:
Hi I had the same problem with my I9000 might be a different cause but its worth a try. Iv had it in tje past with other phones so I apolagise if I start abit basic but I dont know how tech savy you are not to nention we all sometimes overlook the basics.
first the basics. if you havnt already done any of there.
clean your sim, wipe the contacts clean then use a dry cloth or tissue and ensire it is dry. while the sim is out take a look at the sim slot check the pins are in the correct position so they are streght and not too far inside the housins to contact the sim properly.
if all is clean and good and it still dosnt work i would reccomend testing your sim in anothere phone even if locked most phones will at least say 'sim rejected' , 'wrong sim' or something along the lines also if possible test another sim in your I9000.
Now the gritty bit if your sim workes it is most likely 1 of 2 things soft wear or hardwear which is why I asked to check the pins above if it is hardwear and the pins look ok I cant help but bellow it a solution to softwear caused problems. in my case the cause was a corrupt modem file it can also be caused by a mismatch between the modem,csc and PDA files you can check your file versions *#1234# i cant tell you which pda goes with which modem but im sure it can bd found.
solutions to softwear issues. the easy way is to use kies if you rom is can be updated or if you can trick kies into updating. the other more risky way is to use ODIN I down loaded a stock XXJPO with seperat csc modem and pit then used kies to update to XXJPY but it wotked again as soon as ODIN flashed the XXJPO.
In short use ODIN to reflash a rom ensure you use the full 3/4 file method there are only 2 differand pit files but use correct MODEM, CSC and PDA i found myne in the genral section
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Hi I got a i9000 and went from Froyo to Kitkat and now SIM NOT RECONGIZED have tried two different sim cards.
I have put all my phone details on photobucket
scince i am a newbie and cant post links please visit my album http :// s1227.photobucket.com/user/giibboo/library/I9000
.....im just guessing theres no pda modem info so if someone could direct me to the correct fix and files etc to use would be greatly appreciated. Thankyou

[Q] Why my phone can't read phone/sim contact after flash 2.3.3 JVB

Hi,
Anyone can help why my phone can't read phone/sim contact after flashing 2.3.3 JVB? When press contact it become blank then back to main menu.

Did you back up contacts to sim before flash
Did you wipe when flashing = wipe all data .
Dont worry just use your backup to restore contacts .
Oh Dear Oh dear .
jje

I find it simplest to store contacts on Google. As soon as you add your Gmail email, automatically populates your contact list. Equally easy to manage your contacts on PC via your Gmail login.

Yes, i did back up, i can view all my contact through kies but just just view it during on my phone. On phone, when click contact it become blank a moment after that auto back to main menu.

I try to retore all contact but still can't view in phone. All contact actually still save in phone save in phone and sim but just can't read on my phone.

Try a factory reset .
jje

Can't read SIM
After Installing android 2.3.7 via odin i had a similar problem, and i still have it, i have tried to do ''wipe data factory reset'', but still haves the problem, my problem is that the phone can't read the sim, i am using SGS I9000
If someone can help me please reply

Lunastras said:
After Installing android 2.3.7 via odin i had a similar problem, and i still have it, i have tried to do ''wipe data factory reset'', but still haves the problem, my problem is that the phone can't read the sim, i am using SGS I9000
If someone can help me please reply
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just check, if the sim card is inserted correctly? if so check your network settings.

Still have the problem
xsenman said:
just check, if the sim card is inserted correctly? if so check your network settings.
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yeah the sim is insert correctly, and i have tried to put the sim in my moms phone either, it worked, my phone is the problem so, and i think when i installed android 2.3.7 via odin something happened

Lunastras said:
yeah the sim is insert correctly, and i have tried to put the sim in my moms phone either, it worked, my phone is the problem so, and i think when i installed android 2.3.7 via odin something happened
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check if you have an IMEI, and if you have and your network settings are also fine than flash another modem , might solve it
IF you don't have IMEI, than your EFS folder has been corrupted or deleted.
click on my signature to see solutions for EFS and Codes for checking Network

If you see your contacts in KIES try an export to Vcard or VCF file.Copy this file to phone and use the import command from contacts.
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xsenman said:
check if you have an IMEI, and if you have and your network settings are also fine than flash another modem , might solve it
IF you don't have IMEI, than your EFS folder has been corrupted or deleted.
click on my signature to see solutions for EFS and Codes for checking Network
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At IMEI it is say ''unkown'', so yeah, but are you sure this app ''GSII repair'' works for samsung galaxy S?

Lunastras said:
At IMEI it is say ''unkown'', so yeah, but are you sure this app ''GSII repair'' works for samsung galaxy S?
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yep. it works on galaxy S too. you need to fix your EFS folder to resolve your problem , some solutions http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26827676&postcount=4512"

Some little problems
xsenman said:
yep. it works on galaxy S too. you need to fix your EFS folder to resolve your problem , some solutions http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26827676&postcount=4512"
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Just downloaded the app ''gs2 repair'' and i have finished the first 2 steps, but at the third step ''repair'' it is give me this error ''you don't have .nv_data.bak and his md5 files, canceled''
is that good or bad?

Lunastras said:
Just downloaded the app ''gs2 repair'' and i have finished the first 2 steps, but at the third step ''repair'' it is give me this error ''you don't have .nv_data.bak and his md5 files, canceled''
is that good or bad?
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like a said earlier, you have an EFS problem and some solutions for them are found in the link i posted earlier, GS 2 repair can only accomplish it, if you had a an EFS folder and had backed it up earlier ...in your case, that is corrupted, hence you not having an IMEI

[Q] Samsung Galaxy S I9000 No Service!

Hope Someone can help.
I had a problem with my Samsung galaxy s i9000 and i was told to flash it using Odin, i downloaded the files from sam firmware and put android 2.3 onto it, when it had completed the phone will not get a service, everything else works fine and it reads the sim card and the contacts etc it just wont connect to network?
Can anyone help?
Thanks
Josh

Does it work wireless ?
Does it get phone network, or both data and phone services are unavailable ?
Do you have in wireless and network settings under mobile network the "use data packet" switched on ??
Did you try with a sim from another operator just to see if it's a matter of specific operator settings ?
I got italian language, maybe settings name are a bit different from the ones i mentioned, but that's the concept.
Bye

gbnz said:
Does it work wireless ?
Does it get phone network, or both data and phone services are unavailable ?
Do you have in wireless and network settings under mobile network the "use data packet" switched on ??
Did you try with a sim from another operator just to see if it's a matter of specific operator settings ?
I got italian language, maybe settings name are a bit different from the ones i mentioned, but that's the concept.
Bye
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all that works fine and i haven't tried a new sim card as i do not have another sim card to try but i thought that if it was that problem the phone would not start as it would ask you for a network lock code? it is really annoying. ]
thanks

Check your imei dont post it here just check it is correct. hopefully you havent trashed your efs folder
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

android Josh123 said:
Hope Someone can help.
I had a problem with my Samsung galaxy s i9000 and i was told to flash it using Odin, i downloaded the files from sam firmware and put android 2.3 onto it, when it had completed the phone will not get a service, everything else works fine and it reads the sim card and the contacts etc it just wont connect to network?
Can anyone help?
Thanks
Josh
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Check if your IMEI is correct, you find it under settings, about, status.
Your correct IMEI is on a sicker under the battery.
Edit: to late ; )
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stierney said:
Check your imei dont post it here just check it is correct. hopefully you havent trashed your efs folder
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I have typed the code into the phone and the IMEI number that pops up is the same as the one on the back of the phone underneath the battery.
Thanks

Ok well thats good news. Can ya make phone calls?
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android Josh123 said:
I have typed the code into the phone and the IMEI number that pops up is the same as the one on the back of the phone underneath the battery.
Thanks
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Was it the same problem with the service before you flashed it?
What rom did you flash?
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stierney said:
Ok well thats good news. Can ya make phone calls?
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nope when i try and make a phone call or send a text it says "mobile network not available"

mmmm....
are you sure you downloaded the correct rom ? I mean there are different roms for different countries.
While you just reflashed, why dont you go back to original stock rom or to a stable one (one i remember is JPY_JPY_JPY) just to see if everything works fine ?
Anyway....which was the problem you had that required you to flash with odin ??

Yeah you prolly downloaded a rom fir another region if your imei is in tact and ya vant even make calls. If you can make calls and just cant use data then the rom doesnt have your apn settings and you will have to add them manually.
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qsec said:
Was it the same problem with the service before you flashed it?
What rom did you flash?
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Nope before it was flashed it wouldn't read the sim card but i was told that flashing it will solve it and now it does read the sim card but it will not get a service and the phone was 2.2 and i flashed it to 3.3 gingerbread.
Thanks

Post your Country and network operator also the Rom ya downloadef and where ya downloaded from.
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stierney said:
Post your Country and network operator also the Rom ya downloadef and where ya downloaded from.
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I am in
England
Im on Network 02
the rom i downloaded was from samfirmware
"I9000XWJVB ## 512.PIT 2.3.3 2011 April 8 CSC = I9000XEEJV3" thats all the imformation about the rom
thanks

android Josh123 said:
Nope before it was flashed it wouldn't read the sim card but i was told that flashing it will solve it and now it does read the sim card but it will not get a service and the phone was 2.2 and i flashed it to 3.3 gingerbread.
Thanks
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Have you bought it used with this problem?
If so there is a chance that the IMEI is reported stolen and blocked at the service provider.
/qsec

qsec said:
Have you bought it used with this problem?
If so there is a chance that the IMEI is reported stolen and blocked at the service provider.
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No, i got the phone for Christmas and it was fine until it would not read the sim card and then i got told to flash it with Odin and that should fix the problem and it did the phone will not read the sim card and that problem is not there anymore but there is a new problem since flashing and it wont connect to a service
thanks

android Josh123 said:
I am in
England
Im on Network 02
the rom i downloaded was from samfirmware
"I9000XWJVB ## 512.PIT 2.3.3 2011 April 8 CSC = I9000XEEJV3" thats all the imformation about the rom
thanks
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That is the wrong one for UK. Use XXJVK instead and you will be fixed.

midas5 said:
That is the wrong one for UK. Use XXJVK instead and you will be fixed.
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Used this firmware and the fault is still there anything else it could be?
thanks

Factory reset, flash a different rom, factory reset. Not all flashes are totally successful, this should help
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android Josh123 said:
Used this firmware and the fault is still there anything else it could be?
thanks
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Try to test another sim-card.
It could be that easy, even if it seems to work a bit.
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[Ask] Galaxy Mini Phone Modem, Imei Unknwon

help me please my phone galaxy mini Nothing Sinyal Service I Can't use my SIM CARD and im check *#1234# modem unknwon and im also check about my IMEI unknown to..help me please...i'm allready finished back to orginal firmware but nothing changed my handphone still no Sinyal service phone modem unknown and imei still unknown..
I Can use ODIN Download Mode and Recovery
thanks for your adviced :good:

did you tried to unlock it for using other sims

dheeraj (dhlalit11) said:
did you tried to unlock it for using other sims
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i'm allready changed another sim card but still same no service :crying: and imei unknown

hi some how you have deleted your imei files and if you don't have a backup of them then your mini is now just an mp4 player
can you tell what you did

dheeraj (dhlalit11) said:
hi some how you have deleted your imei files and if you don't have a backup of them then your mini is now just an mp4 player
can you tell what you did
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yes im no backup imei files...and nothing more method to fix my phone...?

there can be a method if you tell what you did

dheeraj (dhlalit11) said:
there can be a method if you tell what you did
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i just flash custom rom ChobitsDigitalisV1_ROM and finished but getting error imei and phone modem unknown..

Corrupted /efs folder. If flashing to stock ROM didn't help, then it's over, you're stuck with no GSM, and possibly all other wireless features (GPS, Bluetooth, WiFi)
Sorry to hear that, but next time flash ROMs that are tested by other people and are reported to have no problems. Yes, it can happen with every flash at any given time when you don't expect it, but I'd rather go for tested "safe" ROMs. Unfortunately, for those who are scared, I can't seem to find a way of backing up the /efs folder on Galaxy Mini!

Anyway to backup efs without the use of pc.

domcale said:
Corrupted /efs folder. If flashing to stock ROM didn't help, then it's over, you're stuck with no GSM, and possibly all other wireless features (GPS, Bluetooth, WiFi)
Sorry to hear that, but next time flash ROMs that are tested by other people and are reported to have no problems. Yes, it can happen with every flash at any given time when you don't expect it, but I'd rather go for tested "safe" ROMs. Unfortunately, for those who are scared, I can't seem to find a way of backing up the /efs folder on Galaxy Mini!
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by the samsung service center can solved my problem or not..?

d3w4m4l4m said:
help me please my phone galaxy mini Nothing Sinyal Service I Can't use my SIM CARD and im check *#1234# modem unknwon and im also check about my IMEI unknown to..help me please...i'm allready finished back to orginal firmware but nothing changed my handphone still no Sinyal service phone modem unknown and imei still unknown..
I Can use ODIN Download Mode and Recovery
thanks for your adviced :good:
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Did you droppe dyour device? I dropped once and my phone can't read my sim card. No pin needed after boot and can't call. Bring it to repaire. I guess it is the hardware problem

Please .. Need Help To Recovery EFS files for Note 5 (N920C)

Hi All ..
I have a problem with my Note 5 (N920C). I flashed my phone with official rom without taking a backing up for /efs files. Now I have IMEI number installed on my phone but the GSM Network is gone. Is there any way to restore the /efs files that can help me to using my phone ??

anu idea ??

medo_nedo1983 said:
anu idea ??
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Flashing an official ROM should not mess with your EFS. What do you mean you lost your GSM network? Have you checked your APN?

CodeNameRedNeck said:
Flashing an official ROM should not mess with your EFS. What do you mean you lost your GSM network? Have you checked your APN?
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The ROM I was using was flashing with cloned IMEI after flashing my N920C with fresh version of official ROM the GSM network is gone and when I install my Sim Card it is shows only "emergency call". I checked while the IMEI is gone or not and saw it is still there. I need a solution for activate GSM network and see GSM signal. Some of my friends said that my ./efs file is corrupted so I need patched ROM that can fix my ./efs file automatically after flashing. Is there any why to recover it ?

medo_nedo1983 said:
The ROM I was using was flashing with cloned IMEI after flashing my N920C with fresh version of official ROM the GSM network is gone and when I install my Sim Card it is shows only "emergency call". I checked while the IMEI is gone or not and saw it is still there. I need a solution for activate GSM network and see GSM signal. Some of my friends said that my ./efs file is corrupted so I need patched ROM that can fix my ./efs file automatically after flashing. Is there any why to recover it ?
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I understand your situation now. As far as I know there is not a way to recover your EFS. I could be wrong. I have heard of others getting their EFS back after flashing official firmware. You may be out of pocket on a repair. Good luck to you.

CodeNameRedNeck said:
I understand your situation now. As far as I know there is not a way to recover your EFS. I could be wrong. I have heard of others getting their EFS back after flashing official firmware. You may be out of pocket on a repair. Good luck to you.
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Thanks a lot. So from your point of view, do you expecting that there will a solution for this issue in near future when with hacked version of official ROM or my phone is no way its gone !

medo_nedo1983 said:
Thanks a lot. So from your point of view, do you expecting that there will a solution for this issue in near future when with hacked version of official ROM or my phone is no way its gone !
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I am sure Samsung can fix it. You will have to pay though. You could also try searching for efs recovery because you might get lucky. I do not know a whole lot about it but from what I have seen, if flashing official firmware does not fix it you are out of luck. I am not sure about future releases of ROMs that may fix it.

CodeNameRedNeck said:
I am sure Samsung can fix it. You will have to pay though. You could also try searching for efs recovery because you might get lucky. I do not know a whole lot about it but from what I have seen, if flashing official firmware does not fix it you are out of luck. I am not sure about future releases of ROMs that may fix it.
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Thanks for your replay. I fixed my phone and its working now. I did these steps:
1- Untar the official ROM.
2- Delete Modem file from the rom.
3- Re-tar the ROM.
4- Flashing using Odin.
5- Fixing EFS by repairing it using z3x box.
Thanks again :fingers-crossed:

medo_nedo1983 said:
Thanks for your replay. I fixed my phone and its working now. I did these steps:
1- Untar the official ROM.
2- Delete Modem file from the rom.
3- Re-tar the ROM.
4- Flashing using Odin.
5- Fixing EFS by repairing it using z3x box.
Thanks again :fingers-crossed:
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Glad you got it.