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[Q] Bricked Galaxy Mini while unlocking

I followed a "SAFE UNLOCK" method that in the end made my phone stop booting.
Since "Download mode" was still working I flashed using Odin the S5570BVKT4_S5570OROKT2_ORO firmware (Romanian ROM from samfirmware.com)
My problem is that although Android boots, the Phone feature is dead.
*#1234# says Phone: Unknown
What can I do to fix my phone?
Thanks

tughi said:
I followed a "SAFE UNLOCK" method that in the end made my phone stop booting.
Since "Download mode" was still working I flashed using Odin the S5570BVKT4_S5570OROKT2_ORO firmware (Romanian ROM from samfirmware.com)
My problem is that although Android boots, the Phone feature is dead.
*#1234# says Phone: Unknown
What can I do to fix my phone?
Thanks
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Try dialing *#06#. Is it showing you the imei no. If yes try reflashing the firmware but wipe data and reset it in recovery mode first... but if its showing unknown or 000000000000000. Use it as a mp4 player now because you modified files in the efs partition.... which keeps info about imei... or if you made a backup of efs before unlocking it you can restore it....
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How to backup efs ?
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hsay said:
How to backup efs ?
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Here:
http://www.comunidadgalaxy.es/viewtopic.php?f=81&t=9673
Change language by Google translate.

You might have gone wrong while working with ODIN.
Click here to see a list of stock firmwares (with bootloader removed - no hard brick risk) and download what you wanted.
Then flash it using ODIN following the steps correctly. See the tutorial here.

ashu.bigsmoke said:
Try dialing *#06#. Is it showing you the imei no. If yes try reflashing the firmware but wipe data and reset it in recovery mode first... but if its showing unknown or 000000000000000. Use it as a mp4 player now because you modified files in the efs partition.... which keeps info about imei... or if you made a backup of efs before unlocking it you can restore it....
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IMEI is unknown ... so I have now an Android MP3 player

A BigSmoker said:
Here:
http://www.comunidadgalaxy.es/viewtopic.php?f=81&t=9673
Change language by Google translate.
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I've tried to run EFS Pro 1.81, 1.82 and 2.0.26 and I it couldn't connect my phone. My mobile is still working all right, but I want to make a backup of the EFS info just in case. I wonder whether if somebody have successfully backed up the EFS folder.

Well the file you will pull from your phone is the efs partition, you no need to look into it, you just need a hex editor to look the code
No need of editing anything
And for the backup purpose just backup the efs file you will pull (backup means copying it to a safe place)

dheeraj (dhlalit11) said:
Well the file you will pull from your phone is the efs partition, you no need to look into it, you just need a hex editor to look the code
No need of editing anything
And for the backup purpose just backup the efs file you will pull (backup means copying it to a safe place)
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You mean the bml5.img file? If so, I've done the backup already. Cheers!

Yeah bml5.img

Insert SIM / no IMEI / baseband unknown after official JB update

hello...after the update from GB to the russian JB ROM i have these problems: insert SIM,my IMEI is missing and baseband unknown...i have followed the exact tutorial..i have had galaxy ace before so i'm not a total stranger to flashing thru odin...i have tried wipe data , wipe cache, factory reset, rooting and deleting dalvik cache and nothing...i reflashed back to GB..worked fine but with the same problems...everything is working fine , wireless and bluetooth...i can boot into recovery mode and downloading mode with no problems...i have read some things about the EFS folder...i didnt do a backup of it...any advice?

If the imei is missing, you destroyed the device. You can try to get it back. There are a few guides. Or you can get it serviced..
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Shaaan said:
If the imei is missing, you destroyed the device. You can try to get it back. There are a few guides. Or you can get it serviced..
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Any links to those guides? thanks

I think you can fix it, do some research, next time backup efs partition
Edit: you downgraded jb to gb?
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frapeti said:
I think you can fix it, do some research, next time backup efs partition
Edit: you downgraded jb to gb?
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yes...but the same problem...everything else is working fine...and another thing..i've read that flashing this jb rom wouldnt increase the binary count but for me it did...got to 7..

Try this http://gsmforum7.blogspot.com.ar/2012/04/samsung-android-repair-efs-imei-repair.html?m=1
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A3D said:
yes...but the same problem...everything else is working fine...and another thing..i've read that flashing this jb rom wouldnt increase the binary count but for me it did...got to 7..
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How did you get back to GB? When I flashed GB over JB mine Recovery was not showing. And it didn't boot. I had only Download mode.

shut_down said:
How did you get back to GB? When I flashed GB over JB mine Recovery was not showing. And it didn't boot. I had only Download mode.
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I just flashed a 2.3.6 official rom from sammobile..nothing else

shut_down said:
How did you get back to GB? When I flashed GB over JB mine Recovery was not showing. And it didn't boot. I had only Download mode.
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He messed the device. And i am not quite sure he did that..
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I have the same problem. Any solution ?
I think this is the only solution http://www.gsmkhmer.com/index.php?topic=8539.0
But you need octopus box which is a little expensive.

efs backup
frapeti said:
I think you can fix it, do some research, next time backup efs partition
Edit: you downgraded jb to gb?
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How to backup backup efs partition?

digdarsan said:
How to backup backup efs partition?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308546
I used this.

only one working solution
You can install jb root it and reset binary counter. Then flash stock gb. Find method in development threads. And den get it serviced. They will replace the motherboard. Hope you have warranty. Else it's 6k for the service. I got the same problem and followed this procedure.

Hi all, Does anyone could fix the imei issue? A friend suddenly appeared no signal and does not recognize the simcard, I checked the IMEI and I get null, I check the baseband and gives me unknown ... You have EFS folder backup previous ... :crying: Please help ...

before install jb root it and reset binary counter. Then flash stock gb
but now cannot install full stok firmware then install stok rom baseband unknown then radio access the root
what is the radio? more than 5 time get access always tiked remember but popup root request
please help
some error is
cannot reparation
powr mgt binary !!y!!!

zakaria9 said:
before install jb root it and reset binary counter. Then flash stock gb
but now cannot install full stok firmware then install stok rom baseband unknown then radio access the root
what is the radio? more than 5 time get access always tiked remember but popup root request
please help
some error is
cannot reparation
powr mgt binary !!y!!!
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Did you used guide for geting back to GB? It is in top of the post of Q&A or General section of our phone.
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yes i used guide for geting back to GB
and when use odin binary error is show to me or odin go to red and show field

Hi. Experienced exactly the same problem. In Efs, IMEI folder and modemfs folder is empty. Dnt know if it shud be. Tried tutorials for backing up efs but whts the use if its empty. Pls sumbody help. Is there a hope tht it can b serviced without changing the motherboard.

Sulehri1984 said:
Hi. Experienced exactly the same problem. In Efs, IMEI folder and modemfs folder is empty. Dnt know if it shud be. Tried tutorials for backing up efs but whts the use if its empty. Pls sumbody help. Is there a hope tht it can b serviced without changing the motherboard.
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It isn't empty and you must backup that it is hidden
I thinks can flash with Odin and restore everything that's my mistake
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[Q] G-Note n7000 IMEI UNKNOWN (CANT READ MY SIM)

HEY GUYS, I am new here and I just wanted to say how much you guys helped me in the past! THANKS
Anyway, recently, I superbricked my Galaxy Note -N700 and i sent it in for a JTAG repair. It did turn on again, but it will NOT read my SIM card. The IMEI is unknown, baseband is unknown. i don't know what to do. I spent 50 bucks on the JTAG service but there was no point. I still cant use it. Can you guys help me out please?!

Have you got an efs backup? Try flashing a new radio / modem or reverting back to gb firmware and see if it comes back.
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azzledazzle said:
Have you got an efs backup? Try flashing a new radio / modem or reverting back to gb firmware and see if it comes back.
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I do not have an efs backup, because i did not know this will happen after JTAG.
Also, how do you flash new radio? sorry im new to all this stuff :/ and im on gb 2.3 right now.
Thanks!

Explore your sdcard and check if there is a file "efs.img" or "efs.autobackup.img"
Some kernell automaticaly do a backup of efs partition during install, maybe you'll be lucky.

i have efs back up but i dont know how to do can somebody tell me steps ?

[Q] Imei problem

hey guys i lost my emei this last days today i tried to copy and paste my EFS folder using the Root Explorer APK so when i copy only the IMEI folder to my Root EFS folder every thing goes well but if i reboot i lost it again :'( and if i copy all my saved EFS files and paste them i get a message of NETWORK UNLOCK CODE please help is there any way to keep the IMEI folder in the EFS ?? because when i reboot it goes and the EFS become Empty

I had this problem today!
I have flashed stock jvu and i got my imei back!
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Is it the same problem, as in all the other threads you created the last days and hours? Just wondering,
why there is/was always a new one from you here to see and read....

Flash back to stock, should solve your problem
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Soryuu said:
Flash back to stock, should solve your problem
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when i flash back another error comes it's the EFS folder it gets empty again :/ and when odin finish installation on the phone i get CAN'T MOUNT /EFS ....

Little Succes
well i flashed stock now i'm using Mackay 2.12.5 but my IMEI is still 00499.... what's the sollution !!!

its locked, hav u tried repartition?
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aek-tiesto said:
well i flashed stock now i'm using Mackay 2.12.5 but my IMEI is still 00499.... what's the sollution !!!
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look in My Android Solutions link below under Fake imei & how to make efs stick across reboots.

[Q] IMEI NULL/NULL Baseband UNKNOWN

My brother owns an AT&T cappy...n after some months of custom rom flashing, he gave me the phone asking me to repair it.
It has stopped reading the sim card, when i checked the imei of the device it gave me a popup of IMEI null/null..also the baseband version is also unknown..
I have many a times flashed the stock rom as every thread about my problem is telling me to do..
also used galaxy s unlock, app for factory unlocking GS devices..but know success
i seriously want to give it a last try before handing it over for a repair outside..
any help would be highly appreciated!!!!!:crying:

Yep, usually using Odin or Heimdall to return to stock firmware should restore the imei. Have u tried to flash to Stock KK4 firmware yet ? The Odin or Heimdall One Clicks for i897ucKK4 can be found here... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18370912&postcount=3.

yess!! many a times..but no success

I also wanted to add that :-
during the galaxy s unlock method..i usually get the busybox problem error...though i've installed and verified it many a times

With all the months of flashing that ur brother did...i would think there would be a backup of the efs folder on the sdcard?? Some roms and kernels, when flashed, will create the efs backup for u.

yess!! hopefully dere's an EFS folder.. but i was too bugged up when googling for the method for restoring it..
n also i'm not sure whether the folder is fine or corrupted/messed up..
also i'll be greatful if i'll get to know the easiest step by step process of restoring it.:good:

gautamchawla195 said:
yess!! hopefully dere's an EFS folder.. but i was too bugged up when googling for the method for restoring it..
n also i'm not sure whether the folder is fine or corrupted/messed up..
also i'll be greatful if i'll get to know the easiest step by step process of restoring it.:good:
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Its as simple as replacing the current one with the backup one.
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??
Where to replace...in the root of the system or the SD card,???

busybox error!!!
Can anyone tell me about the BUSYBOX ERROR I'm receiving..??

gautamchawla195 said:
Where to replace...in the root of the system or the SD card,???
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If you check on the internal sd, you'll see an efs folder. Should probably take a look for yourself before asking those questions
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