No IMEI no backup. - Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi everyone,
I recently got a i9000 that was on icm via devils kernel. I did a factory reset on the device and think this corrupted the EFS folder as i was given the generic IMEI and had no signal. I flashed back to a stock GB 2.3.5 and managed to get my own IMEI back on the phone. I still however have no signal so wondered what to do next?
Thanks

WarmPeas said:
Hi everyone,
I recently got a i9000 that was on icm via devils kernel. I did a factory reset on the device and think this corrupted the EFS folder as i was given the generic IMEI and had no signal. I flashed back to a stock GB 2.3.5 and managed to get my own IMEI back on the phone. I still however have no signal so wondered what to do next?
Thanks
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You may try to flash XXJUV by using Odin.

No problem friend.
just flash stock rom ( 3 files) and its work

persianfarshad said:
No problem friend.
just flash stock rom ( 3 files) and its work
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What do you mean?

WarmPeas said:
What do you mean?
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http://www.theandroidsoul.com/xxjvu/
Follow the step given.

WarmPeas said:
What do you mean?
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Samtan4326 answer your Q .
install this 3 file rom , your problem solve.

persianfarshad said:
Samtan4326 answer your Q .
install this 3 file rom , your problem solve.
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Thank you for the help so far. I am pretty sure i will need to back up my efs folder. What is the best way to do this?

WarmPeas said:
Thank you for the help so far. I am pretty sure i will need to back up my efs folder. What is the best way to do this?
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it's very very easy dear friend.
just root your rom, install latest root explorer ( i search on google for u, here u can get it) and then u can back up efs folder easy on (by) it .

persianfarshad said:
it's very very easy dear friend.
just root your rom, install latest root explorer ( i search on google for u, u can get it) and then u can back up efs folder easy on (by) it .
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If i root my phone will that mess with the efs folder?

Managed to flash to this rom but im still having the issue. WHere the signal bar should be there is a stop sign same as before. What do you think is the best step?

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[Q] [Slim Jelly Bean] No Service

Just Installed Slim Jelly Bean.
It's really nice and totally lag-free and I want to keep it but there's no service, I cannot make/receive calls and sms.
I'm sure I'm not the only one being affected by this issue and I suppose there is already a solution but I cannot find it anywhere.
MariosFFX said:
Just Installed Slim Jelly Bean.
It's really nice and totally lag-free and I want to keep it but there's no service, I cannot make/receive calls and sms.
I'm sure I'm not the only one being affected by this issue and I suppose there is already a solution but I cannot find it anywhere.
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maybe flashing your old modem back , might do it.
Check your imei number by typing *#06#.
If it is changed to something like 0049... your imei is gone.Only easiest fix is flashing 3files+pit rom will fix it
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dreamer94 said:
Check your imei number by typing *#06#.
If it is changed to something like 0049... your imei is gone.Only easiest fix is flashing 3files+pit rom will fix it
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and then re-flash the custom rom back?
hey
first have u tried toggling aeroplane mode??
and if u have gone back to 2.3.6 check if everything is working there and then flash the rom again...Following the steps carefully...
1. flash back to stock with odin.
2. Notice how gingerbread had re created the imei.
3. Backup /efs
4. Go back to custom ROM
5. Only restore efs if needed.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda app-developers app
I used this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308546 for backing up efs
But now the program no longer runs, it does not recognize the phone with Jelly Bean
Any other methods of restoring efs with the img the program created?
EDIT:
Alright, restored back to Gingerbeard,
Used Nitrality, ES File Explorer Manager and backed up /efs folder
Re-flashed Slim ROM again and went to ClockworkMods recovery file manager, deleted the efs folder and copied the efs folder I had backed up,
Rebooted the phone and nothing changed, the result is the same, could it be that the rom does not support my country (Greece)?
bamp , sorry i really need a solution...
I had the same issue with SlimBean. My solution was to restore DarkyROM Ressurection with repartition via Odin, then flash CM9, then SlimBean.
Everything was working good after these steps.
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was this ever resolved? i had a similar situation after trying some early-early JBs. I tried several ways to restore /efs and none stuck across a reboot.
Also: when flashing any other rom or zipped kernel, did your installation abort? Absolutely anything hangs up on a /tmp/updater.sh, if I'm using CWM 3.* or 5.* I did manage to flash the latest Semaphore JB kernel by Heimdall; wiped everything and restore that nandroid, but then I was in a succession of reboots straight to recovery. Even on different kernels -- Devil3 with /datadata or back to Sema 2.7.4 to get back to stock or flash from there to THS CM9 nightly.
I'd guess these things are related, for me, or I just wrecked a whole lot and good.
Why cant I get this to work :-/
tchindalia said:
hey
first have u tried toggling aeroplane mode??
and if u have gone back to 2.3.6 check if everything is working there and then flash the rom again...Following the steps carefully...
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Hi, im having the same problem with no network. I clearly am not doing this right and I have no idea why??
Can someone please spare the time to walk me through it?
noobsurfer said:
Hi, im having the same problem with no network. I clearly am not doing this right and I have no idea why??
Can someone please spare the time to walk me through it?
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First check you have inserted SIM card in correct direction
Second check your IMEI No. where same as written on your box, or its 0000 or 0049
xsenman said:
First check you have inserted SIM card in correct direction
Second check your IMEI No. where same as written on your box, or its 0000 or 0049
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!!! my EMEI is blank???
noobsurfer said:
!!! my EMEI is blank???
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2) when did you flash the slim bean?
Solution:- Reason is you had Jumped from GB to JB (should be on ICS before JB), so now you need to
1) Download Root Explorer from Play Store and use it to
2) Search your internal SD card for sdcard/backup/efs
3) Copy nv_data.bin, nv_data.bin.md5 and nv.log paste them into /efs in your Phone memory
4) Reboot to get back your original IMEI
or
you can start from the beginning.. go back to GB 2.36 (use a JVU ROM + Root, upgrade to ICS CM 9 and than to CM10
xsenman said:
2) when did you flash the slim bean?
Solution:- Reason is you had Jumped from GB to JB (should be on ICS before JB), so now you need to
1) Download Root Explorer from Play Store and use it to
2) Search your internal SD card for sdcard/backup/efs
3) Copy nv_data.bin, nv_data.bin.md5 and nv.log paste them into /efs in your Phone memory
4) Reboot to get back your original IMEI
or
you can start from the beginning.. go back to GB 2.36 (use a JVU ROM + Root, upgrade to ICS CM 9 and than to CM10
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Just a few hours ago. do the above now... fingers crossed...
noobsurfer said:
Just a few hours ago. do the above now... fingers crossed...
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good luck, but do it patiently, read and understand, what needs to be done
xsenman said:
good luck, but do it patiently, read and understand, what needs to be done
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As I am looking for the files I can only find the data.bin files no nv.log? could it be named something else?
I am appreciating your help this far, thanks
noobsurfer said:
As I am looking for the files I can only find the data.bin files no nv.log? could it be named something else?
I am appreciating your help this far, thanks
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just use what is in the backup, nv log i not always present and its only a log file, not necessary
xsenman said:
just use what is in the backup, nv log i not always present and its only a log file, not necessary
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ok so when I pasted the 2 data file into /efs on the phone memory I noticed there was already 2 in there so when I pasted it pasted them at nv_data-Copy.bin and nv_data.bin-Copy.md5. When I did *#06# my IMEI number is still blank?
Should I just do your second option, start from the beginning?
If thats the case im not sure where to get the right ROM + root from? Im really sorry if I am frustrating you :-/.
noobsurfer said:
ok so when I pasted the 2 data file into /efs on the phone memory I noticed there was already 2 in there so when I pasted it pasted them at nv_data-Copy.bin and nv_data.bin-Copy.md5. When I did *#06# my IMEI number is still blank?
Should I just do your second option, start from the beginning?
If thats the case im not sure where to get the right ROM + root from? Im really sorry if I am frustrating you :-/.
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Nope, you need to overwrite those files, meaning delete the ones inside and paste the ones from the backup.

Sim card Disabled?!?! HELP

Hey XDA,
tried to root my phone and i was not reading carefully, i guess i did install a diffrent file for my Samsung Galaxy S i9000,
now it says the simcard is disabled, and wont find GSM network, when i go to network operators it gives me an error
i have now android JB 4.1.1
please help
Try yo flash a different modem, or restore your efs.
zenon8890 said:
Hey XDA,
tried to root my phone and i was not reading carefully, i guess i did install a diffrent file for my Samsung Galaxy S i9000,
now it says the simcard is disabled, and wont find GSM network, when i go to network operators it gives me an error
i have now android JB 4.1.1
please help
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Have you a backup for the efs?
BFSilva said:
Have you a backup for the efs?
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no i have not,and i dont know how
Lurdy said:
Try yo flash a different modem, or restore your efs.
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how can i flash a diffrent modem?! or restore EFS, i didnt back up my EFS, my emei is the same as the one is wrote on the back of the phone
zenon8890 said:
no i have not,and i dont know how
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Have you made a nandroid backup?
If so try to restore it.
With root explorer you can copy the efs file.
zenon8890 said:
Hey XDA,
tried to root my phone and i was not reading carefully, i guess i did install a diffrent file for my Samsung Galaxy S i9000,
now it says the simcard is disabled, and wont find GSM network, when i go to network operators it gives me an error
i have now android JB 4.1.1
please help
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downgrade back to gingerbread use a JVU + root http://filerio.in/813lzbepi1em and than do progressive upgrade (read My Android Solutions) link below
You can always try to reconstruct the efs file. There are tutorials for how to do that.

[Q] IMEI changed after flash

Installed the CM7 rom as usual but
my imei was changed to 000000000000000 and can not make calls and send sms
(Although not show signal, you can
access the internet). In the system
does not contain the efs folder and
had not backed up. Is there a
solution?
not want to change, I know it's
illegal, I "only" repair the original. Yes,
I googled before posting, but found
nothing satisfactory. thank you and sorry for my bad english.
that was a bug of the rom which was fixed
try flashing the firmware through odin
thanks for the reply. Had already
restored the 2.3.6 rom by odin and
several others with cwm and not
solved.
then its a big problem
dheeraj (dhlalit11) said:
then its a big problem
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+1
I guess its a hardware problem.. something wrong with the motherboard.. if flashing stock ROM or custom ROM didn't solve it then i guess you have to take it to the SC..
Google gave me this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264021
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a.cid said:
Google gave me this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264021
- Via xda premium
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had tried this method but the efs
folder (And their archives) do not exist
in the system, unfortunately ...
I've been exploring the system files and view the log Custom recovery found the problem. Recovery was an error during the flash unfortunately could not solve the problem (yet) but anyway it was good to know where the error happened. Any help will be important, since that time my phone is just an MP3 player lol
Once again thank you and sorry for my english
Happened with me once and i think a trip to one of the samsung care center won't hurt much
Just be sure not to tell the people there that you flashed the cm7 custom rom on the device.
thousandecibels said:
Happened with me once and i think a trip to one of the samsung care center won't hurt much
Just be sure not to tell the people there that you flashed the cm7 custom rom on the device.
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OK, thanks for the reply. I will try
a downgrade to Froyo in any
carrier to recover the efs and if it
fails it'll follow your advice. Thank
you very much

[Q] I need help

I set a password on my s3 mini while i was drunk and now I can't remember what i set it to, anyway to delete the password with or without losing my files?
110ydy said:
I set a password on my s3 mini while i was drunk and now I can't remember what i set it to, anyway to delete the password with or without losing my files?
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In my opinion the only way to unlock your phone is to boot into CWM or TWRP Recovery and restore a backup.
If you don´t have a backup, then you must flash a ROM via Odin, but you will loose all your data.
And remember: Alcohol is dangerous ...
JackoMJ said:
In my opinion the only way to unlock your phone is to boot into CWM or TWRP Recovery and restore a backup.
If you don´t have a backup, then you must flash a ROM via Odin, but you will loose all your data.
And remember: Alcohol is dangerous ...
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Haha I love getting drunk, It's fun , yeah i used the search option which i should have done first and i flashed stock rom now it keeps saying no service when i have full bars of signal but i can't dial or receive calls or texts any idea?
110ydy said:
Haha I love getting drunk, It's fun , yeah i used the search option which i should have done first and i flashed stock rom now it keeps saying no service when i have full bars of signal but i can't dial or receive calls or texts any idea?
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flash baseband.
you can find it HERE.
NOT FOR N/L VERSION
What's N/L?
Also can i use this in odin?
110ydy said:
What's N/L?
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N --> NFC devices
L --> Latinamerica devices
JackoMJ said:
N --> NFC devices
L --> Latinamerica devices
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Does this have to be flashed using CWM or can i use odin?, my phone isn't rooted.
110ydy said:
Does this have to be flashed using CWM or can i use odin?, my phone isn't rooted.
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Only with CWM.
if your device is not rooted, you don´t have CWM or TWRP. That´s the problem...
every stock-ROM has a modem included. So i wonder why you didn´t get any signal
check your IMEI please (in settings and in battery-safe) is it the same number?
I think it is time to root your phone
JackoMJ said:
Only with CWM.
if your device is not rooted, you don´t have CWM or TWRP. That´s the problem...
every stock-ROM has a modem included. So i wonder why you didn´t get any signal
check your IMEI please (in settings and in battery-safe) is it the same number?
I think it is time to root your phone
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Found out what i think i done wrong, i flashed it with the wrong official firmware...
JackoMJ said:
Only with CWM.
if your device is not rooted, you don´t have CWM or TWRP. That´s the problem...
every stock-ROM has a modem included. So i wonder why you didn´t get any signal
check your IMEI please (in settings and in battery-safe) is it the same number?
I think it is time to root your phone
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the phone is now rooted, what do you mean by 'battery-safe'?
110ydy said:
the phone is now rooted, what do you mean by 'battery-safe'?
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Which rom are you using?
110ydy said:
the phone is now rooted, what do you mean by 'battery-safe'?
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i meant the battery case (where the battery is in) - sorry for my bad english
which ROM have you flashed?

Signal disappear after flashing custom rom

every time i try to install custom rom my signal disappear
anyone can help ?!
Baseband deleted?
Sameh sayed said:
every time i try to install custom rom my signal disappear
anyone can help ?!
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May you have deleleted the Baseband? Baseband is not included in the ROM's.
Try to install the Baseband separately via recovery.
Baseband you will find here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2526831
Iwogu
baseband
but my baseband appear as XXAMG1
but there is no signal
Have a look here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2566918
xXPR0T0TYPEXx said:
Have a look here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2566918
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i tried it but it didn't work
installed pid with stock rom then i backed up efs and modemfs folders ...and flashed them after installing custom rom but it did'nt work
baseband became xxxx
Sameh sayed said:
i tried it but it didn't work
installed pid with stock rom then i backed up efs and modemfs folders ...and flashed them after installing custom rom but it did'nt work
baseband became xxxx
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You have to do flash these things before you flash a custom ROM. Go back to stock ROM and restore your backed up folders to avoid a corrupt modemfs or efs folder or maybe a soft brick.
Note : be careful if you do something with your EFS folder. You need this folder for calling, receive SMS, internet, WiFi, Bluetooth, IMEI and serial number.
but
xXPR0T0TYPEXx said:
You have to do flash these things before you flash a custom ROM. Go back to stock ROM and restore your backed up folders to avoid a corrupt modemfs or efs folder or maybe a soft brick.
Note : be careful if you do something with your EFS folder. You need this folder for calling, receive SMS, internet, WiFi, Bluetooth, IMEI and serial number.
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but when i go back to stock rom the signal appears and baseband become XXAMG1
the point is when i flash custom rom the baseband disappear and the signal is zero !
Sameh sayed said:
but when i go back to stock rom the signal appears and baseband become XXAMG1
the point is when i flash custom rom the baseband disappear and the signal is zero !
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what custom Rom are u trying ?
Ahmed.ragab said:
what custom Rom are u trying ?
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lost virginity V2
Sameh sayed said:
lost virginity V2
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and when u tried to change your baseband .. nothing changed ?!
and try to install latest stock firmware and then install your custom rom maybe it'll work
Ahmed.ragab said:
and when u tried to change your baseband .. nothing changed ?!
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yes..still xxxx
Sameh sayed said:
yes..still xxxx
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try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2566918
Ahmed.ragab said:
try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2566918
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i tried it .and it didn't work
or maybe i am doing it wrong !
Sameh sayed said:
i tried it .and it didn't work
or maybe i am doing it wrong !
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so try again carefully

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