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Thanks to dhacker29 for the orginal idea and script!
Check out his orginal post for the Droid Bionic here!
Also, thanks to kennethpenn for providing the files you are about to use!
You have to be unlocked to use this!!
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY THING THAT HAPPENS TO YOU OR YOUR PHONE!
I will try to help as much as possible, but that does not allow you to hold me responsible for anything whatsoever.
Step 1. Download this zip file and extract it, putting all the files in a folder.
Step 2. Download the file "One-Click Fastboot Restore.zip" and extract it, putting all the files in the same folder as the one above.
Step 3. Run the .bat file and follow the instructions.
DO NOT FIX PDS PARTITION UNLESS NECESSARY! IT WILL WIPE YOUR MAC ADDRESS FOR WIFI AND BLUETOOTH!
(Found some typos, not serious. Will fix soon)
No comments yet? I take that as a good sign, I haven't screwed up the script!
What does this do? Restore a backup from fastboot
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I'm also curious what exactly it does. At 140k it isn't replacing very much. Does it just fix files related to booting?
Didnt run it because I'm on linux and my phone is fine, but looking at the batch file, it automates flashing the stock gingerbread rom and restores PDS via fastboot.
when I run it, it gives me AdbWinApi.dll error. any suggestions?
I ran this for ****s and giggles and it returns everything back to stock AT&T 2.3 while giving you options along the way of what exactly you wanna restore to stock? webtop, system,pds, wipe data etc. works perfectly! makes life easier really! Phone booted right up after running no problems! Thanks!
beidave said:
when I run it, it gives me AdbWinApi.dll error. any suggestions?
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Look for that dll file on Google and put it in the folder
Javi97100 said:
What does this do? Restore a backup from fastboot
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tapeworm_george said:
I'm also curious what exactly it does. At 140k it isn't replacing very much. Does it just fix files related to booting?
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It restores your phone back to stock AT&T android via fastboot automatically. It also gives you the option to *fix* your pds partition.
It's also an alternative to RSD
Gutterball said:
I ran this for ****s and giggles and it returns everything back to stock AT&T 2.3 while giving you options along the way of what exactly you wanna restore to stock? webtop, system,pds, wipe data etc. works perfectly! makes life easier really! Phone booted right up after running no problems! Thanks!
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Thanks for your reply, it assures me that the file isn't screwed up!
What happens if i run this on a non-US retail-EU Atrix?
Nevermind.
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hkkla said:
What happens if i run this on a non-US retail-EU Atrix?
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Anyone has a clue? Is this a complete restore to out of the box-state?
sorry if this is a noob question. but dose this revert ext 4 format back to stock? haven't been keeping up lately and this ext 4 ext 3 stuff is new to me.
It restores it back to stock AT&T. EVERYTHING will be restored to stock.
hkkla said:
What happens if i run this on a non-US retail-EU Atrix?
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It restores it back to stock AT&T. I tried this on an international Atrix.
Pardon my ignorance, i'm trying to restore a bricked Atrix 4G for a friend. It gave error Failed to boot SVF 105:1:2 0x1000 after bad upgrade. Is it possible to use this as a solution? How can i find that out? and in any case, i have downloaded all files, what's the correct procedure to do this?
Thanks in advance.
Anyone?
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Anyone?
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If its already bricked it can't get much worse using this script. Try it.
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Phalanx7621 said:
If its already bricked it can't get much worse using this script. Try it.
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Well, been trying but haven't been able to do anything with it. I mean I never used it before and seems like it needs to boot into fastboot mode which I haven't been able to do.
Is in any way possible to make the phone boot into that via usb cable with this software? I installed all requiered software including drivers but it never detected the phone in that (bricked) state, not even once. The phone turns a green light when u connect the usb without battery in, thats it.
I haven't found any solution yet, only seen ppl saying to buy a new one. Is this brick really that bad that there's absolutely no solution? And it all seems to be caused by lack of SBK as ive read on the net...
Well if there's any good news I would like to hear them
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It's a hard brick. I'm sorry, but it cannot be fixed. You can always try a factory cable, but so far, nothing can be done. I feel your pain
I have been a flash oholic for the past year and for the first time when i go off work today i had no service and looking into it my imei number does not match what is on the back of the phone. I have not flashed anything since yesterday and it worked very good all day until 5:00. Any ideas?
IMEI is wrong
kwalseth said:
I have been a flash oholic for the past year and for the first time when i go off work today i had no service and looking into it my imei number does not match what is on the back of the phone. I have not flashed anything since yesterday and it worked very good all day until 5:00. Any ideas?
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I had the same problem today. I was accused of having a stolen phone (same captivate I have had for 2 years, bought from AT&T store). Then I was told that someone reported my phone stolen. Then I was told that I put my SIM in an iPhone. Then I was told that I was using a stolen pre-pay phone. Finally, I was told that there was some mistake, and my phone might be fixed within 24 hours. Total call time was over 3 hours. Still not working. When I try to make a call, I get "sorry, this device has been blocked". AT&T's crack team is on it though.
I believe it is from the "generic" IMEI that my ROM is reporting (IMEI ends in 640000). I have been looking for ways to restore my IMEI to the correct one, but all I am finding is information about how it is a class C felony in the US to change an IMEI number.
Samsung Captivate running DarkKnight 5.5
kwalseth said:
I have been a flash oholic for the past year and for the first time when i go off work today i had no service and looking into it my imei number does not match what is on the back of the phone. I have not flashed anything since yesterday and it worked very good all day until 5:00. Any ideas?
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Did you flash an ICS ROM? If you did, you might want to check your internal SD and look for a folder named "backup". It contains a backup copy of your "efs" folder. Copy everything from that folder and paste everything to your "/efs" folder. Reboot your phone, fix permission and you should be good.
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So I was on the the phone with at&t and couldn't figure it out. about 3 hours later i got a text on my wife's phone that it was restored. So all is good now. They also thought it was an Iphone and stolen.
Nick0703 said:
Did you flash an ICS ROM? If you did, you might want to check your internal SD and look for a folder named "backup". It contains a backup copy of your "efs" folder. Copy everything from that folder and paste everything to your "/efs" folder. Reboot your phone, fix permission and you should be good.
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Used root file explorer, this worked like a champ. Thanks!
AT&T Captivate with DarkNight 5.5 ICS
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kwalseth said:
So I was on the the phone with at&t and couldn't figure it out. about 3 hours later i got a text on my wife's phone that it was restored. So all is good now. They also thought it was an Iphone and stolen.
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Same story I was getting. This will happen to you again (I have been through it twice). The IMEI ending in 640000 is not a valid IMEI, and it is on the blacklist. AT&T is not the only carrier now disabling access for having IMEI's that are reported as stolen.
To restore your IMEI, follow the instructions from Nick0703.
Nick0703 said:
Did you flash an ICS ROM? If you did, you might want to check your internal SD and look for a folder named "backup". It contains a backup copy of your "efs" folder. Copy everything from that folder and paste everything to your "/efs" folder. Reboot your phone, fix permission and you should be good.
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I can't seem to find a backup folder or /efs folder. is it inside another folder i am not seeing?
It may be in the /mnt/sdcard depending on the app you are using for file explorer.
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Yeah it's "/mnt/sdcard" (I use Root Explorer). Then look for the "backup" folder.
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donald.b.pratt said:
I had the same problem today. I was accused of having a stolen phone (same captivate I have had for 2 years, bought from AT&T store). Then I was told that someone reported my phone stolen. Then I was told that I put my SIM in an iPhone. Then I was told that I was using a stolen pre-pay phone. Finally, I was told that there was some mistake, and my phone might be fixed within 24 hours. Total call time was over 3 hours. Still not working. When I try to make a call, I get "sorry, this device has been blocked". AT&T's crack team is on it though.
I believe it is from the "generic" IMEI that my ROM is reporting (IMEI ends in 640000). I have been looking for ways to restore my IMEI to the correct one, but all I am finding is information about how it is a class C felony in the US to change an IMEI number.
Samsung Captivate running DarkKnight 5.5
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I had the same thing happen to me on the same day you did. At around the same time as well. The weird thing was my imei's were correct. Luckily I was able to work out. That's pretty strange.
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This happened on my GS2. I had several EFS backups, but none of them successfully restored. I ended up sending it to Samsung for warranty repair.
That's weird, I successfully used that IMEI for a day after flashing ICS with no problems. Usually you can fix it by flashing to stock as long as there weren't changes to efs.
Sent from a jelly bean
re: about the imei problem you stated
arse87zx said:
I had the same thing happen to me on the same day you did. At around the same time as well. The weird thing was my imei's were correct. Luckily I was able to work out. That's pretty strange.
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hello, my imei done the exact thing its the same as in software as under the battery, but Samsung sees the imei as a Samsung focus which is sgh-i917 which is a windows 7 phone the phone that I have even kies sees it as Samsung galaxy s 4g sght959v android phone. would you have any I dea how to fix this? thanks just for reading, or stir me to a person that might know many thanks
my imei is totally blank. been fine and bam it just went after i rebooted my phone. was using a custom rom but have been on that rom for 4-5 monthsso i dont understand the issue. dealt with it at my carrier's live chat and they simply said its a stolen phone but ive had this phone well ocer 2-3 years! now im using it without network coverage etc. bullsh*t.
There is a way to restore IMEI. The easiest one is backup your data, flash stock GB ROM (use Odin one-click files), verify IMEI is back, update OS to whatever you like, restore your data. Odin one-click back to stock files are in Android Development section, look at the Sticky threads. Read this Guide to update the OS to latest stable CyanogenMod (CM10.1.3 Android 4.2.2 based). Lost IMEI is common issue with Captivate, but it's easy to fix.
Well after i stupidly got my phone soft bricked, I downloaded and flashed stock 4.3 rom correct to my region. Everyhting worrked fine after that i was able to call and send messages etc. But today i tryed to root the phone, With multiple ways actually, CF-root, thru CWM. but there was some problems, Bit off topic but after i flashed the CF-root i was rooted, But SuperSU asked me to update binary and after that i wasnt rooted anymore :/
and the problem thru CWM that it didnt root at all, Dont know what the problem was...
*knox warranty gone, didnt even know about such a thing before i searched abit...*
Well anyway now i flashed stock rom again, The same that i flashed earlier and now my phone is buggin with the sim card, It will detect it but its not detecting the network or twhatever it it, So its only allowing Emergency calls...
i have tryed pulling the sim out of the phone etc but hasnt worked
I was wondering it it can be phones fault, For the trys of rooting etc.. Or can it just be the sim cards or the providers error?
Did you check your IMEI? 000 or 04x or something weird?
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IMEI is bunch of numbers, 3562970500.... I can post the full number code if needed and it isnt something personal or something
You have correct modem and APN settings ???
UNDERSTAND FIRST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2362743
Network IMEI EFS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393289
Downgrade and network problems .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2531221
JJEgan said:
You have correct modem and APN settings ???
UNDERSTAND FIRST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2362743
Network IMEI EFS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393289
Downgrade and network problems .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2531221
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Well, I tryed to read all of those, And what i got from them is that flashing stock ROM should work, if not then flashing MODEM could work,
In the other hand, if the /efs is corrupted or something, Then if i dont have backup im ****ed
Is there anything i could do other than sending it into repair?
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Well, I tryed to read all of those, And what i got from them is that flashing stock ROM should work, if not then flashing MODEM could work,
In the other hand, if the /efs is corrupted or something, Then if i dont have backup im ****ed
Is there anything i could do other than sending it into repair?
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I looked my IMEI from *#06# on dialer, it looked alright but at the end theres " / 01", Should that be there?
The /01 is a check digit.... That should be there. ... Cant share from my Wikipedia app but.... Search for IMEI there, it'll describe it in detail...
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alesa1988 said:
The /01 is a check digit.... That should be there. ... Cant share from my Wikipedia app but.... Search for IMEI there, it'll describe it in detail...
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Ok thanks.
Well i checked my IMEI behiind the battery, Its the same that is in the *#06#,
And the IMEI Shows on the setting/about device/status, I can see IMEI and IMEI SV, But stuff like IP address, Network are Unkown and Service state is Out of service. Im bit confused what the problem here is
I would try your SIM card on another phone just to make sure, you can usually get a duplicate for free or cheap if thats the issue.
If the SIM card issue is working fine, get hold of the PARAM and WIPE images for your model and run them through Odin, then flash a recent firmware.
At least that is what I would try, but I'm not sure if knox bootloader is going to make it easy for you or not.
Maybe someone else knows more?
Good luck!!!
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alesa1988 said:
I would try your SIM card on another phone just to make sure, you can usually get a duplicate for free or cheap if thats the issue.
If the SIM card issue is working fine, get hold of the PARAM and WIPE images for your model and run them through Odin, then flash a recent firmware.
At least that is what I would try, but I'm not sure if knox bootloader is going to make it easy for you or not.
Maybe someone else knows more?
Good luck!!!
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The sim card cannot be dublicate, As when i bought the phone, Around 4-5 months ago, The normal sim card got changed to the micro-sim that fits into s3.
Im not totally sure what u mean with the "get PARAM and wipe images", and i have flashed the stock rom couple of times, Heck i even ran the Kies FW recovery thingy that does the same thing.. and yea, That ****ing Knox...
WIPE and PARAM are images similar to the firmware ones you used to flash your phone. Except that what they do is completely wipe and re-partition (Think of it like formatting your PC before you install Windows) and then configure the device for the first time. This way we can make sure that it isn't an issue with the way that the firmware was installed (issues can arise if you flash too many times or different roms / versions of android are installed without wiping in between) I don't own an S III so unfortunately I can't help you finding them, though I'm sure someone else will be able to link you to them...
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alesa1988 said:
WIPE and PARAM are images similar to the firmware ones you used to flash your phone. Except that what they do is completely wipe and re-partition (Think of it like formatting your PC before you install Windows) and then configure the device for the first time. This way we can make sure that it isn't an issue with the way that the firmware was installed (issues can arise if you flash too many times or different roms / versions of android are installed without wiping in between) I don't own an S III so unfortunately I can't help you finding them, though I'm sure someone else will be able to link you to them...
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Thanks for the quick replys.
SO installing stock rom thru odin, OR Kies both can fail? if i understood correctly.
Does the region matter on those?
You are most welcome I hope I've been of some help. And yes, there is always a possibility of something going wrong if you do not wipe first (Not so much if you're upgrading from the same rom and android version eg: TouchWiz stock 4.2 to 4.2 , but yes if for example 4.2 to 4.3 or from stock to custom, or vice versa etc..)
As for region, if the model is the same there really shouldnt be an issue, at most you'll have a wrong CSC which would involve having to configure APN settings manually.... But to get that far first we'd need the phone to register on the network.... Which yours isn't doing at the moment... I do not think this is the problem.
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alesa1988 said:
You are most welcome I hope I've been of some help. And yes, there is always a possibility of something going wrong if you do not wipe first (Not so much if you're upgrading from the same rom and android version eg: TouchWiz stock 4.2 to 4.2 , but yes if for example 4.2 to 4.3 or from stock to custom, or vice versa etc..)
As for region, if the model is the same there really shouldnt be an issue, at most you'll have a wrong CSC which would involve having to configure APN settings manually.... But to get that far first we'd need the phone to register on the network.... Which yours isn't doing at the moment... I do not think this is the problem.
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So, If id now do full wipe/factory reset, And then flash the stock rom again, Whould it be possible to get the settings back, Or are they now kinda saved thgere?
I think its worth a try..
A wipe will clear all settings, but if you use the right region most will be configured automatically for you (I'm assuming you're refering to the APNs)
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alesa1988 said:
I think its worth a try..
A wipe will clear all settings, but if you use the right region most will be configured automatically for you (I'm assuming you're refering to the APNs)
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Did not help, Im at the same point as before, And it should be the right region as Kies also detects the same region code.
Well, Yea, akward....
I dont know if this did it or was it just the derpyness of me trying something. But what ever
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1946915
I flashed this param.bin, But It did nothing, as i guessed tbh.
Then i went to the access points, And then i realised the network operators. I had to register into network there
Yea, Well it is fixed now,
Fix: The problem was probably it just removed me fromt he networks when i tryed to root. And then iu need to register into network again.
Thanks for alesa1988 for quick awnsers
You're welcome, I'm glad it is now resolved
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I have nexus 6 in Canada.
I had android 5.0.1. I know it was 5.0.x stock - not OTA updated.
I decided to install chroma rom using the thread here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/development/rom-chroma-01-11-2015-t3000003
I installed twrp, and chroma.
I followed the instructions and it worked.
I didn't flash a radio myself. just the chroma rom, gapps, and supersu.
It worked yesterday.
This morning I got a message that android phone app stopped.
I could not make phone calls or sms.
I didn't put much thought into the error message.
I wanted something more stock and I just installed lightrom.
I only installed lightrom, no other flashing.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/development/rom-5-1lightromstock-lmy47e-03-19-2015-t3059493
The problem persists -- no phone calls or sms.
now:
I looked at my about phone in the settings and it says unknown IMEI.
Any pointers to how I can fix this?
Did you flash correct radio ?
Can you see your imei ?
If nothing works flash latest stock.
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What does it say when you type *#06* into the dialer
I see unknown imei in settings about phone status imei info.
I didn't flash a radio individually. I don't know if one of the roms flashed a radio with it.
androiduser2011 said:
Did you flash correct radio ?
Can you see your imei ?
If nothing works flash latest stock.
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What does it say when you type *#06* into the dialer
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Update:
I had made a twrp backup of the efs partition. I restored it.
Now the phone calls, sms, and everything works.
Anyone know why it lost the imei?
It was working, I didn't flash anything but the imei disappeared.
david1212 said:
Update:
I had made a twrp backup of the efs partition. I restored it.
Now the phone calls, sms, and everything works.
Anyone know why it lost the imei?
It was working, I didn't flash anything but the imei disappeared.
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hi david,
i have same problem, lost my imei, and unknown baseband
can you upload "twrp backup of the efs partition" please...
i hope that can help me too
david please share efs backup from twrp, hope it help others
His efs backup will not help others. It is unique to his device and will only work for his. Its basically a I'd number. Loosing an imei is serious stuff and makes your phone useless. I'm glad you had a backup. Now I'm curious how so it don't happen to others. Flashing radios won't wipe efs.
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Should I make backup of EFS partition from time to time? Is it change? Is it depend on ROM? I made a backup after I unboxed Nexus. I have EFS backup on my phone, notebook and external hard drive... I hope it is safe
I had the same issue with a Galaxy S5 a while ago, I had to search and find a IMEI repair tool, which I don't think you will find on XDA as it can be used for bad purposes. But they are out there.
You only need 1 backup but the question is how this is happening. I see a lot of threads about it. So its an issue that we all need to figure out how and get preventative measures figured out
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From what I've heard, if you flash all of the stock components through ADB (ROM, bootloader, modem, etc), it will trigger a rebuild of the EFS. I'm not 100% sure of this, but I remember reading something along those lines. I believe the phone has a backup partition for the EFS (which contains the IMEI, MAC Addresses, etc).
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From what I've heard, if you flash all of the stock components through ADB (ROM, bootloader, modem, etc), it will trigger a rebuild of the EFS. I'm not 100% sure of this, but I remember reading something along those lines. I believe the phone has a backup partition for the EFS (which contains the IMEI, MAC Addresses, etc).
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That sounds fantastic. It should be that way.
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david1212 said:
Update:
I had made a twrp backup of the efs partition. I restored it.
Now the phone calls, sms, and everything works.
Anyone know why it lost the imei?
It was working, I didn't flash anything but the imei disappeared.
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upload please...please...please...
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upload please...please...please...
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As others have said. The EFS backup is unique to my device. It won't help you with yours.
If you absolutely cannot regenerate it with the method I said, warranty service is your best bet.
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Never tried this myself, but here is a guide for imei recreation on a Samsung device. At the very least it will give you an idea of some additional things you might try.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/general/guide-recover-imei-9-steps-t1264021
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My nexus 6 shows the correct IMEI when I do fastboot getvar all but when I boot up it doesn't show on setting nor on *#06#. There is a blank space not even 0. Any ideas?
lung1 said:
My nexus 6 shows the correct IMEI when I do fastboot getvar all but when I boot up it doesn't show on setting nor on *#06#. There is a blank space not even 0. Any ideas?
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What ROM? Is phone active? Still make calls?
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31ken31 said:
What ROM? Is phone active? Still make calls?
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tried stock and cm, it does not recognize sim and can't make calls
If writing an IMEI were that easy then riffboxes and other tools of the trade would have never been needed.
Try another SIM.
Your right. I tried but it is useless because the *#06# doesn't show IMEI, only fastboot
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
If writing an IMEI were that easy then riffboxes and other tools of the trade would have never been needed.
Try another SIM.
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It's that easy on a HTC soff device
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Well first off any tut on writing the IMEI are banned on the site as it is illegal in many countries and as such banned.
The only way to fix it is to restore a backuped up efs partition, flashing a fully stock packages with the flash all script or send it back.
zelendel said:
Well first off any tut on writing the IMEI are banned on the site as it is illegal in many countries and as such banned.
The only way to fix it is to restore a backuped up efs partition, flashing a fully stock packages with the flash all script or send it back.
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I'm not suggesting changing imei... But repairing one isn't illegal. It's all down to the morals of who's doing it. I flash alot and many times trashed the esf. Restoring a backup is no more illegal than manually doing the same thing. And btw I won't write a tutorial on how being most people would use it to reuse stolen and blacklisted phones. I been on XDA for years. I know the rules. I been here since 06-07
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I'm not suggesting changing imei... But repairing one isn't illegal. It's all down to the morals of who's doing it. I flash alot and many times trashed the esf. Restoring a backup is no more illegal than manually doing the same thing. And btw I won't write a tutorial on how being most people would use it to reuse stolen and blacklisted phones. I been on XDA for years. I know the rules. I been here since 06-07
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The option I mentioned are the only ones allowed on the site. Anything else is banned.