Hi
I have imei and baseband unknown problem. I had Jelly bean stock rom 4.1.2 on my phone. Rooted it with this file (PhilZ-cwm6-XXLT5-OXX-5.03.0-signed) and I flashed my first rom (angry rom file [AROMA] ANGRY [JB] [v4.6] [XXLT5]). At first It seemed alright but it did not respond everytime I touched the screen, for example tapped Gnote app. After a day or so I tapped Gnote and the device went in a bootloop. Stopped with the Samsung logo. I could not get out of this bootloop. I read droid views (Things to Do Before and After Installing a Custom ROM + Troubleshooter) and tried different methods. The last way out of this was to reinstall stockware via odin. So I flashed ics stock for Nordic countries. Done this earier also with noe problems. After this I don t have any network. My imei and base band is gone. Before I went on with all of this I thougt I backed up my efs folder with es file explorer. I just found the efs folder and copied it from my internal memory to my externel sd card. But when I opened it it was empty. I also have a folder on my sd card called BACKUP EFS. It contained one tar file (efs_22Jul2013-2139.tar).I don’t know or remember how this BACK UP EFS folder got to my sd card.I tried to copy the empty efs folder from my sd card and on to my internal memory. I did not know if there was a special folder I should put this efs folder so I just copied it among the other folders in the internal memory. And then I copied the tar file from My BACK UP EFS folder. All done with es file explorer. I just got generic imei which probably is locked. So I still got no connection to my simcard and therefore no network. I just want to know if there is any hope here?
You see, about the phone and about the phone/status screenshoots: see Attached files
I have still got the serial number. But then again I don’t know if it has been altered.
And her You can see screenshoots of my external sd card folders: see Attached file
I have also checked my sim card on other phones. Then I get a connection/network. So I think the simcard is ok.
I have an imei number on a sticker behind the battery of the phone
Please need help !
put copy of tar file on internal sdcard, computer, disk then in bankvault. Rename EFS.tar and flash away with ktool (see play) and bobs your uncle, reboot and check again,
bankvault and ktool
baz77 said:
put copy of tar file on internal sdcard, computer, disk then in bankvault. Rename EFS.tar and flash away with ktool (see play) and bobs your uncle, reboot and check again,
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Thank You for responding to my thread!
Now I have copied the backup tar.file to the pc , ext. sd card and on the internal sd card( here I just clicked on gt-n7000 and then clicked on "phone" where You find alle the folders and files on the phone. I just copied it here amongst the folders and files. I renamed the file in forehand to EFS.tar. I downloaded ktool from play.
1) You Write "then in bankvault" . I dont know what you mean here
2) Just to be sure. now I just open the ktool app. click on "restore EFS from backup(Dangerous)" then i suppose I find and Select the EFS.tar file and click ok or something. Unce this is done. just tap the reboot button(in the app) and then check my imei again
Just want to get this right the first time.
thats it exactly
bankvault was a joke, but you got my point just somewhere safe off the phone.
let's hope its a working backup of your efs.
samsung service next i presume
baz77 said:
thats it exactly
bankvault was a joke, but you got my point just somewhere safe off the phone.
let's hope its a working backup of your efs.
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Hi
Thanks alot for helping. But it did not work. no contact With simcard no network. Then I probably have to send it to Samsung. Bought this phone a year ago. Do You think that I could get this on my warranty. got a New simcard (With bankid) 2 weeks ago. If i unroot it to ics Nordic country file With odin. Or is that impossible. My binary Counter is not activated so they cant see anything there. Or is this too obvious You think?
and one more thing. I was on jelly bean xxlt5 when i rooted and made the back up of the efs folder. Now when I tried this I am on ics . could this be the problem. Thus I should flash this Stock rom (N7000XXLT5_N7000OXXLT2_XEH) that i found on Google and try again?
Thomas
Buy new phone?
tkolst said:
Hi
Thanks alot for helping. But it did not work. no contact With simcard no network. Then I probably have to send it to Samsung. Bought this phone a year ago. Do You think that I could get this on my warranty. got a New simcard (With bankid) 2 weeks ago. If i unroot it to ics Nordic country file With odin. Or is that impossible. My binary Counter is not activated so they cant see anything there. Or is this too obvious You think?
and one more thing. I was on jelly bean xxlt5 when i rooted and made the back up of the efs folder. Now when I tried this I am on ics . could this be the problem. Thus I should flash this Stock rom (N7000XXLT5_N7000OXXLT2_XEH) that i found on Google and try again?
Thomas
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Hi
So there is only one option left. To bay og repair the phone
Thomas:crying:
nah, do get prompt to enter pin after bootup? if not check http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25953317
imei still gone?
efs folder on internal sdcard after using ktool restoring?
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nah, do get prompt to enter pin after bootup? if not check http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25953317
imei still gone?
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This ktool should restore imei right.I now after restoing I just have a generic imei 004999010640000(also my serialnumber is 0000000000000) I remembered that before I flashed the rom when I was copying the efs folder from internal sdcard to ext. card with ES file Explorer.there where a efs folder on my internal sd card. this efs folder should it not be there now after using ktool? I deleted this folder before I started this tread since it was empty(after I restored ics Nordic With odin. I just thougt i tell You this. Maybe it is not important to mention this but One nerver know. so if none of this is important then I just og Ahead With the terminal emulator
Thomas
commands + force close app
overlook this reply, I cant delete it
command + force close app
baz77 said:
nah, do get prompt to enter pin after bootup? if not check http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25953317
imei still gone?
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Hi again
I downloaded android terminal emulator. I have granted su rights and open the app.
Ok I just typed:
su (enter)
echo -n ON > /efs/imei/keystr (enter) I stopped here when I got this Message NB! Here I get the following Message: cannot create /efs/imei/keystr: No such file or Directory 1
Maybe this has someting With the efs folder is not there. That I mentioned in the reply above
Thomas
command is
su, then enter, an enter after everyline. so type it like it is written, line for line, then reboot. Only needed if your phone doesnt prompt pin password on boot.
serial is no issue.
Copying efs folder, and putting it back does generally not work. Unless you experiment like restoring nv data bins. but then you need bak file and all with original emei which I suspect you dont have. Imei is issue but depends on country and provider blacklist. Only Samsung or cvxcvx can help you if thats the case.
your emei however was gone before the tar backup was made.
good luck sir this is all I googled for you
at own risk
baz77 said:
command is
su, then enter, an enter after everyline. so type it like it is written, line for line, then reboot. Only needed if your phone doesnt prompt pin password on boot.
serial is no issue.
Copying efs folder, and putting it back does generally not work. Unless you experiment like restoring nv data bins. but then you need bak file and all with original emei which I suspect you dont have. Imei is issue but depends on country and provider blacklist. Only Samsung or cvxcvx can help you if thats the case.
your emei however was gone before the tar backup was made.
good luck sir this is all I googled for you
at own risk
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Hi
I did this. so I think I am going to send it in for repair. it cost about 80 dollar so Thank You for Your assistance. I very much apprieciated it, mate
cvxcvx is 10 bucks I think, google his name and pm him. if you can prove the emei is truly your emei
cvxcvx
baz77 said:
cvxcvx is 10 bucks I think, google his name and pm him. if you can prove the emei is truly your emei
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Thank You again, mate )
I have sent him an email. looks like this may be a very Nice treat and a livesaver ). It seems that i have to buy a cabel that Connects the phone to my pc allowing him to do the repair remotely over the web With teamviewer )
Beginning to really love this site. Thanks alot!!!
Thomas
no contact
baz77 said:
cvxcvx is 10 bucks I think, google his name and pm him. if you can prove the emei is truly your emei
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Hi again
Try to contact this guy. I have sent an email and Message on this site a couple of times. I could se that he is active on the forum from time to time. But he does not respond. Is this normal behaviour here or is it just me? I only want to know if he do repairs or if do not provide this service anymore. also try to Message two user that has befriended him also no response
Thomas
tkolst said:
Hi again
Try to contact this guy. I have sent an email and Message on this site a couple of times. I could se that he is active on the forum from time to time. But he does not respond. Is this normal behaviour here or is it just me? I only want to know if he do repairs or if do not provide this service anymore. also try to Message two user that has befriended him also no response
Thomas
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welcome, we are all helped and helping
A friend of mine got his fixed via him. He says to have patience.
try the contacts way on his site cvxcvx.pl
you can connect your phone with just the cable from charger I think.
link
baz77 said:
welcome, we are all helped and helping
A friend of mine got his fixed via him. He says to have patience.
try the contacts way on his site cvxcvx.pl
you can connect your phone with just the cable from charger I think.
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Hi
Thank You for helping!! googled cvxcvx.pl found his site. He is on holiday or something until 5.aug.
Yeah Your right that I should be more patient. sorry about that
When I heard of him here on xda, I searched him out on the search Field and found him. There where no information about his site there. Maybe he should have a link there so People could read his Message. It would make it a lot easier I think. Not trying to be negative here just trying to be constructive.. Maybe there is a reason that I am not aware of, why he dont have such a link!
And of course I should be very thankful that there is People like cvxcvx.pl. He offers unik service, thus one should be more patience
Love xda!!
need root to use odin?
baz77 said:
welcome, we are all helped and helping
A friend of mine got his fixed via him. He says to have patience.
try the contacts way on his site cvxcvx.pl
you can connect your phone with just the cable from charger I think.
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Forget my inquiry I got my ansver !!!
Hi
Thank You for Your prievious help.
1) I had to get gingerbread 2.3.6 on my phone and full root before he could restore my imei. I did this and rooted With abyss kernel. The Method I used did the following. I got the triangle and binary Counter was set to 1. Now I have emei but I cant get my phone to update to jb because of this. Now I did not found out any other way to root gingerbread.
Then I flashed Gingerbread once again using Odin With gingerbread tar file, Nordic countries. Afterwards it restarted as it suppose to do. I tapped my sim pincode when promted. Now nothing happened to my phone other than that I lost my root. The sms and historik data is still there. but the triangle is gone but my binary Counter is still active, thus I cant get the Samsung jb update.
1) think I now should do a wipe data/ factory reset and then continued to 2)?
I wanted to use this Method to resett my binary Counter by using triangle away: video cursed4eva ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa-t-8ypcYs ) written description ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114). But does only work With Stock kernel. I have rooted With abyss kernel which is custum if I am not wrong. This is the only way I know to root gingerbread on my Note.
I also have Stock firmware ics Nordic countries which I want to flash using Odin. And this I can root With philz kernel which is Stock I think. And then I can go on With resetting binary Counter(video above cursed4eva).
2) I want to get my Stock ics on my phone using odin.
NOW THE MAIN QESTION IS DO I HAVE TO ROOT GINGERBREAD WHITH ABYSS KERNEL AGAIN SO THAT I CAN FLASH STOCK ICS USING ODIN OR CAN I JUST FLASH ICS WITH ODIN WITHOUT A ROOT? OR SAID ANOTHER WAY DO I NEED ROOT TO FLASH ICS USING ODIN?
Hope You can answer me 1) and 2)
tkolst said:
Forget my inquiry I got my ansver !!!
Hi
Thank You for Your prievious help.
1) I had to get gingerbread 2.3.6 on my phone and full root before he could restore my imei. I did this and rooted With abyss kernel. The Method I used did the following. I got the triangle and binary Counter was set to 1. Now I have emei but I cant get my phone to update to jb because of this. Now I did not found out any other way to root gingerbread.
Then I flashed Gingerbread once again using Odin With gingerbread tar file, Nordic countries. Afterwards it restarted as it suppose to do. I tapped my sim pincode when promted. Now nothing happened to my phone other than that I lost my root. The sms and historik data is still there. but the triangle is gone but my binary Counter is still active, thus I cant get the Samsung jb update.
1) think I now should do a wipe data/ factory reset and then continued to 2)?
I wanted to use this Method to resett my binary Counter by using triangle away: video cursed4eva ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa-t-8ypcYs ) written description ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114). But does only work With Stock kernel. I have rooted With abyss kernel which is custum if I am not wrong. This is the only way I know to root gingerbread on my Note.
I also have Stock firmware ics Nordic countries which I want to flash using Odin. And this I can root With philz kernel which is Stock I think. And then I can go on With resetting binary Counter(video above cursed4eva).
2) I want to get my Stock ics on my phone using odin.
NOW THE MAIN QESTION IS DO I HAVE TO ROOT GINGERBREAD WHITH ABYSS KERNEL AGAIN SO THAT I CAN FLASH STOCK ICS USING ODIN OR CAN I JUST FLASH ICS WITH ODIN WITHOUT A ROOT? OR SAID ANOTHER WAY DO I NEED ROOT TO FLASH ICS USING ODIN?
Hope You can answer me 1) and 2)
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You don't need to be rooted to flash stock roms. You can flash ics or jb straight over gb.
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have imei but no connection to network/data
SpyderTracks said:
You don't need to be rooted to flash stock roms. You can flash ics or jb straight over gb.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
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Hi
Thank You for responding to my thread .
(Ok I want to flash straight to jb but i dont find the Stock firmware for Nordic countries, so I use my ics firmware and update from there With Samsung update)
I did a factory resett on GB and then I flashed ics using odin(Odin3-v1.85). . when on Stock ICS kernel i did not do a wipe/faktory resett. I then went right to root my phone With philz kernel With this kernel on ext. sd card( Root_SuperSU.0.95.Only-signed ) using Method volum up , Power, home and then selected update from ext. sd card and so on. Now I tried to Connect to network and it does not Connect. i still have imei. when I go
into settings and mobile network. When I tap network operators it only finds network operators like , Telenor, Netcome, mobile Norway but not Onecall(which I am using). Then I tap Select automatically, I then get a Message in small letters on my screen saying; network registered (googled mobile norway + onecall, and it seems that Onecall is getting their net from Telenor and mobile norway, thats somehow I get the Message registered on network I think). So I am able to download the JB update from Samsung over wifi (I have downloaded but of course not run it?), but I dont get to Connect to mobilnetwork and surf With f.ex my net-browser.
What do I do now? Og back to GB and see If it function again? Or just go on to resett my binary Counter or do the jb update which I have downloaded and se if that Works.
and if I am to go on to resett my binary Counter using this Method safe. I am a littel scared that I have to brick my phone totally using this method, but then again I am getting tired and running out of options it seems.
Have to say loosing imei has been and still is a true nightmare. promblems doent seem to stop
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Hi guys!
I have a problem, sigh...
I had a Note with the stock firmware KKA/KK5 and I had flashed it with ODIN the LB1 DBT stock rom.
Now I have done e deep clean and I have reflashed the KKA/KK5 stock rom without problems or errors.
Now the system had warning me about a update... to LB1. So I have loaded the update.
Seems all okay... but now if I go in the recovery mode, I have this error:
multi csc
can't access to /system/csc/ITV/system
Anyone can help me? I would like to delete this error.
thanks!
stefano
I fixed mine with a full wipe, then boot into the system, and skip the google account setup, and then reboot into recovery, and the csc was re applied.
Alternately, which will result is a full wipe anyway, is to chnage your CSC manually. You can use CSC selector from the market, or use the short codes.
Thank you for your reply!
I have done any attempt, but nothing.
If I try to change the csc, the display show me only one CSC... that is ITV... and It should be right.
But if I go in revovery mode, I receive always the same error... cant access to.. ecc. ecc...
If I put the KKA Italy stock firmware the error doesnt appear.
If I do the OTA update... I have the error.
Please, help, I dont understand why!
bye!
steve
steveweb said:
Thank you for your reply!
I have done any attempt, but nothing.
If I try to change the csc, the display show me only one CSC... that is ITV... and It should be right.
But if I go in revovery mode, I receive always the same error... cant access to.. ecc. ecc...
If I put the KKA Italy stock firmware the error doesnt appear.
If I do the OTA update... I have the error.
Please, help, I dont understand why!
bye!
steve
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have the same problem...i resolved getting the csc/itv folder being sent from a friend of mine...all manually without wipes etc...so what i need is alink to manually download the csc/ITV folder for galaxy note LB1 firmware...i knew here on xda there was an archive of csc but i can't find it nor the ITV..please help!
I had this on both my note and ace. Never got to the bottom of it either???
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FIXED!!
PJ147 said:
I had this on both my note and ace. Never got to the bottom of it either???
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FOUND THE ANSWER!!!after surfing the WHOLE net i found the way...and i'm sure than NOBODY has ever found the answer so this should be useful for all users!!
simply downgrade to an old directly rootable gingerbread version (in my case the kka kk5 ITV on a no brand italian galaxy note)...after having the device rooted download root explorer and get to this folder.....system/csc/ ..there you'll find a looot of csc folders (HUN, ITV, etc)...each one comes from a different nation, simply copy and paste to a pc folder or external sd folder always with root explorer...then when you'll have updated to the latest firmware simply paste the csc folders that you need ( or all of them, so you can manually change csc without the hateful "must be three chars" writings) in to system/csc/ folder...i think that this problem will solve a lot of request on the net...i stayed awaked all night to do downgrades, upgrades etc...so hope this will be helpful to all xda users!
cheers \m/
Thanks learned something new
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baz77 said:
Thanks learned something new
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It's an honour to receive a "thank" from the sda staff!! honored to serve the cause
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.
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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...
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Hi,
last week, I upgraded a gifted i9000 for testing and fun purposes to CM10 from GB, and for that, I lose my IMEI (I have now the generic 0049990106400). I tried some methods to restore, but no one works.
The first of all I tried was back to GB. it didn't work. still 0049...
Then I tried to flash another GB using a pit file. it didn't work. still 0049...
Then I tried to flash a FROYO (JPU). it didn't work. still 0049...
Then I tried to wipe data / cache. it didn't work. still 0049...[/I
I didn't make a backup, but in my internal memory appeared a backup folder with an efs folder and nv_data file... I tried to restore using root explorer in a froyo version, checking the owner an permissions but it didn't work.
Trying coping only the nv_data, log and md5, but guess what?, didn't work.
Erase entire efs folder,
flash another FROYO checking "clear EFS" with odin... still 0049...
I back to GB but nothing happends...
Then I flash CM9 and CM10.2 but still the same. Can't restore the IMEI.
I checked the nv_data of the backup with an hex editor, and is filled (not 0's).
So... what can I do? I think I've readed every possible solution...
Any help is appreciate.
Thanks .
Dragonalvaro said:
Hi,
last week, I upgraded a gifted i9000 for testing and fun purposes to CM10 from GB, and for that, I lose my IMEI (I have now the generic 0049990106400). I tried some methods to restore, but no one works.
The first of all I tried was back to GB. it didn't work. still 0049...
Then I tried to flash another GB using a pit file. it didn't work. still 0049...
Then I tried to flash a FROYO (JPU). it didn't work. still 0049...
Then I tried to wipe data / cache. it didn't work. still 0049...[/I
I didn't make a backup, but my internal memory has a backup folder with an efs folder and nv_data file... I tried to restore using root explorer in a froyo version, checking the owner an permissions but it didn't work. Trying coping only the nv_data, log and md5, but guess what, didn't work. Erase entire efs folder, flash another FROYO checking "clear EFS" with odin... still 0049...
I back to GB but nothing happends...
I checked the nv_data of the backup with an hex editor, and is filled (not 0's).
So... what can I do? I think I've readed every possible solution...
It's possible that I have to do the restore of the backup in GB / CM9 / CM10?
Any help is appreciate.
Thanks .
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Flash the stock firmware ics or jb via odin.
It will be back
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ADDICT.ANK said:
Flash the stock firmware ics or jb via odin.
It will be back
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
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It's a i9000, the lastest stock it's 2.3.6 JW6, already tried.
Dragonalvaro said:
It's a i9000, the lastest stock it's 2.3.6 JW6, already tried.
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check that can u repair via kies...
so gb Was the base rom when u bought the ph. Right ! ! !
dont flash the gb again reset the ph. and try and flash the stock jb rom..
and then check the imei..
I'll post the links to restore asap.. but till then do this , as it tends to solve the issue..
And also check through file manager that is efs folder there.. it's in the phone ( root of phone )..and copy it to sdcard
open it and see that the imei is different or the same 1 as u said
do you have any backup..
and post here
ADDICT.ANK said:
check that can u repair via kies...
so gb Was the base rom when u bought the ph. Right ! ! !
dont flash the gb again reset the ph. and try and flash the stock jb rom..
and then check the imei..
I'll post the links to restore asap.. but till then do this , as it tends to solve the issue..
And also check through file manager that is efs folder there.. it's in the phone ( root of phone )..and copy it to sdcard
open it and see that the imei is different or the same 1 as u said
do you have any backup..
and post here
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Sorry, I think I haven't explain right.
Remember that the Galaxy S, the lastest stock rom by Samsung is a 2.3.6 JW6. The jb only exits thanks to CM10. I think the phone was on 2.2 when I bought it... But I've already try to flash a 2.2 but didn't worked. Should I flash the branded version?
I've copied the nv_data and open with an hex editor... But I cant understand anything. Lots of 00's and FF's and sometimes another string.
I have a backup that CM automatic did. But didn't work.
Dragonalvaro said:
Sorry, I think I haven't explain right.
Remember that the Galaxy S, the lastest stock rom by Samsung is a 2.3.6 JW6. The jb only exits thanks to CM10. I think the phone was on 2.2 when I bought it... But I've already try to flash a 2.2 but didn't worked. Should I flash the branded version?
I've copied the nv_data and open with an hex editor... But I cant understand anything. Lots of 00's and FF's and sometimes another string.
I have a backup that CM automatic did. But didn't work.
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Yes flash the branded version..
And Did u tried flashing gingerbread.
And also in the nv_data look for ur device model as near that would be the imei check it that its ur original or the one u said.. Open it as text not hex fr now.
If its original just paste the backed up efs files in ur ph.'s efs folder.
And post
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ADDICT.ANK said:
Flash the stock firmware ics or jb via odin.
It will be back
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LOL you are in wrong topic.
There are no stock JB roms for the i9000, not even "I scream sand witch" for the i9000 was ever released.
ADDICT.ANK said:
Yes flash the branded version..
And Did u tried flashing gingerbread.
And also in the nv_data look for ur device model as near that would be the imei check it that its ur original or the one u said.. Open it as text not hex fr now.
If its original just paste the backed up efs files in ur ph.'s efs folder.
And post
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
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I can't understand anything from the file... It's corrupted or something? See the screenshot in the attachements.
Dragonalvaro said:
I can't understand anything from the file... It's corrupted or something? See the screenshot in the attachements.
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Just copy the files to the efs folder
And then reboot and check
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ADDICT.ANK said:
Just copy the files to the efs folder
And then reboot and check
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
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already tried like hundreds of times... cheking that the permissions are ok and the owner... Nothing works...
Dragonalvaro said:
already tried like hundreds of times... cheking that the permissions are ok and the owner... Nothing works...
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when nothing works
Final Solution:- solve efs problems
When NOTHING works and its going to drive you nuts, just walk down to your nearest Phone repair shop, find out how much they will charge for using their Riffbox to edit/fix the IMEI, and it can be resolved in a few minutes .
on the otherhand, when phone functions without any network issues, having 0049 IMEI is not a problem that needs serious attention, as it is only your Identity and most people don't want an identity that can be used to track their movements
Check this out!You , YES! you are an " Android ". Not your phone but U.
You Must watch this documentary concerning your privacy Terms & Conditions we had agreed to, by using a PC or Smartphone
How to say Thank you? If you find any post helpful on XDA, please click on the Thanks button
If you are using XDA App or Tapatalk, long press on the post and select :good: Thanks Its easier to give "Feedback" in this manner than make an additional post.
xsenman said:
when nothing works
Final Solution:- solve efs problems
When NOTHING works and its going to drive you nuts, just walk down to your nearest Phone repair shop, find out how much they will charge for using their Riffbox to edit/fix the IMEI, and it can be resolved in a few minutes .
on the otherhand, when phone functions without any network issues, having 0049 IMEI is not a problem that needs serious attention, as it is only your Identity and most people don't want an identity that can be used to track their movements
Check this out!You , YES! you are an " Android ". Not your phone but U.
You Must watch this documentary concerning your privacy Terms & Conditions we had agreed to, by using a PC or Smartphone
How to say Thank you? If you find any post helpful on XDA, please click on the Thanks button
If you are using XDA App or Tapatalk, long press on the post and select :good: Thanks Its easier to give "Feedback" in this manner than make an additional post.
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The problem is that I cannot do emergency calls with that imei... thats why I want to change it... I'm worried about if a day I need to make that call... I can not do it...
I've read your topic lots of times... but nothing works... I suppose I must surrender and get the phone to the shop... I was asking if there was some news methods or something...
The only one I can't understand was: "Replacing keystr file ( If missing) in efs > imei folder " I checked another two i9000 that has their IMEI, but they didn't has the file...
Dragonalvaro said:
I've read your topic lots of times... but nothing works... I suppose I must surrender and get the phone to the shop... I was asking if there was some news methods or something...
The only one I can't understand was: "Replacing keystr file ( If missing) in efs > imei folder " I checked another two i9000 that has their IMEI, but they didn't has the file...
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yup, Samsung had them in their earlier versions, but as people found ways to edit and alter the NV Data files, they also made it impossible to edit, most people had resolved this issue by using their efs backup files when they jump from Gingerbread to Jbean immediately after losing their network connection, but some have tried everything possible and NEVER resolved until its done with the box
Check this out!You , YES! you are an " Android ". Not your phone but U.
You Must watch this documentary concerning your privacy Terms & Conditions we had agreed to, by using a PC or Smartphone
How to say Thank you? If you find any post helpful on XDA, please click on the Thanks button
If you are using XDA App or Tapatalk, long press on the post and select :good: Thanks Its easier to give "Feedback" in this manner than make an additional post.
xsenman said:
yup, Samsung had them in their earlier versions, but as people found ways to edit and alter the NV Data files, they also made it impossible to edit, most people had resolved this issue by using their efs backup files when they jump from Gingerbread to Jbean immediately after losing their network connection, but some have tried everything possible and NEVER resolved until its done with the box
Check this out!You , YES! you are an " Android ". Not your phone but U.
You Must watch this documentary concerning your privacy Terms & Conditions we had agreed to, by using a PC or Smartphone
How to say Thank you? If you find any post helpful on XDA, please click on the Thanks button
If you are using XDA App or Tapatalk, long press on the post and select :good: Thanks Its easier to give "Feedback" in this manner than make an additional post.
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how much they'll can charge me for this? is a expensive o cheap operation?
Dragonalvaro said:
how much they'll can charge me for this? is a expensive o cheap operation?
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Last week an XD paid 20 pounds in UK, after trying everything possible
initially he told me they asked for 30, and it was ridiculous in my view as it will only take a few minutes.
Check this out!You , YES! you are an " Android ". Not your phone but U.
You Must watch this documentary concerning your privacy Terms & Conditions we had agreed to, by using a PC or Smartphone
How to say Thank you? If you find any post helpful on XDA, please click on the Thanks button
If you are using XDA App or Tapatalk, long press on the post and select :good: Thanks Its easier to give "Feedback" in this manner than make an additional post.
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ok, lets give it one more try cause many do not understand the procedure needed to be done when copy paste is involved.
when using root explorer, you need to save after copy paste (means over write existing efs folder with backed up folder) and use exit in menu of root explorer before rebooting.
dragonalvaro said:
hi,
last week, i upgraded a gifted i9000 for testing and fun purposes to cm10 from gb, and for that, i lose my imei (i have now the generic 0049990106400). I tried some methods to restore, but no one works.
The first of all i tried was back to gb. it didn't work. Still 0049...
then i tried to flash another gb using a pit file. it didn't work. Still 0049...
then i tried to flash a froyo (jpu). it didn't work. Still 0049...
then i tried to wipe data / cache. it didn't work. Still 0049...[/i
i didn't make a backup, but in my internal memory appeared a backup folder with an efs folder and nv_data file... i tried to restore using root explorer in a froyo version, checking the owner an permissions but it didn't work.
trying coping only the nv_data, log and md5, but guess what?, didn't work.
erase entire efs folder,
flash another froyo checking "clear efs" with odin... Still 0049...
i back to gb but nothing happends...
Then i flash cm9 and cm10.2 but still the same. Can't restore the imei.
I checked the nv_data of the backup with an hex editor, and is filled (not 0's).
so... What can i do? I think i've readed every possible solution...
Any help is appreciate.
Thanks .
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Fist check and repair via kies..and post that are u able to do so or not
check and find the world version of gb and flash it via odin only v3..
It will brand up and restore the imei..
Or can you tell me what's in the efs folder not the backed up on..just the original one..
And post the file nv_data pls
Also try to flash the eclair firmware..
i'll try and find the best fix asap
Hallo! I have a problem where mobile connection doesn't work. When I try to connect manually it doesn't work it just gives me an error with no details in it. This happened after attempt on installation of Mackay kernel it worked but I noticed the mobile connection was dead after a while I ran a restore but stil the same problem. The efs folder is empty with a lost+found folder there is also nothing in that folder. When I click manage mobile contract it tells me that I need to put the SIM card in but it is inserted. HELP!!
Henrikx said:
Hallo! I have a problem where mobile connection doesn't work. When I try to connect manually it doesn't work it just gives me an error with no details in it. This happened after attempt on installation of Mackay kernel it worked but I noticed the mobile connection was dead after a while I ran a restore but stil the same problem. The efs folder is empty with a lost+found folder there is also nothing in that folder. When I click manage mobile contract it tells me that I need to put the SIM card in but it is inserted. HELP!!
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Anyone? Please help me!
Is your IMEI still intact or does it begin with something like 0044?
(If you don't know where to find it, go Settings -> About Device -> Status)
Sent from my GT-P7510 using Tapatalk HD
Henrikx said:
efs folder is empty with a lost+found folder there is also nothing in that folder !!
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Did you ever do nandroid backup before? If yes, it contains also the efs folder.
BTW, if nandroid backup was done with different ROM, kernel or CWM version, don't try to restore it with Mackay kernel!!
You must flash as furst the same ROM and same kernel and use the same CWM recovery version to successfully restore your nandroid backup.
Otherwise, you could flash some stock firmware and imei usually returns then. People report that Gingerbread JVU usually restores the imei number quite regularly. If your current ROM uses different partitions than stock firmware, you may have to flash also the PIT file to make step back to stock with success, PIT file will do proper re-partition.
Otherwise, there are quite many threads about how to restore lost imei on the i9000. Take some time browsing around.
SOLVED
tetakpatak said:
Did you ever do nandroid backup before? If yes, it contains also the efs folder.
BTW, if nandroid backup was done with different ROM, kernel or CWM version, don't try to restore it with Mackay kernel!!
You must flash as furst the same ROM and same kernel and use the same CWM recovery version to successfully restore your nandroid backup.
Otherwise, you could flash some stock firmware and imei usually returns then. People report that Gingerbread JVU usually restores the imei number quite regularly. If your current ROM uses different partitions than stock firmware, you may have to flash also the PIT file to make step back to stock with success, PIT file will do proper re-partition.
Otherwise, there are quite many threads about how to restore lost imei on the i9000. Take some time browsing around.
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I solved this
I did it by flashing stock firmware and I got my IMEI back.
Henrikx said:
I solved this
I did it by flashing stock firmware and I got my IMEI back.
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Great!
Now backup your whole efs folder with the terminal emulator or ADB and save it on several places (different folders on internal and external SD as well as on your PC). It is explained how to do it in my thread.
BTW, on this forum it is kind of nice to click on "thanks" button leftmost beyond all helpful posts.
tetakpatak said:
Great!
Now backup your whole efs folder with the terminal emulator or ADB and save it on several places (different folders on internal and external SD as well as on your PC). It is explained how to do it in my thread.
BTW, on this forum it is kind of nice to click on "thanks" button leftmost beyond all helpful posts.
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I know about the thanks button. Just because I'm a new member doesn't mean I haven't been around on this site for quiet a while.
But how do you backup the EFS folder?
Henrikx said:
But how do you backup the EFS folder?
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I've already written you: it was described in my newest thread, I've posted it also here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45551390#post45551390
The same commands like in the terminal emulator can be done by the ADB as well.
You can easily find good threads here on XDA forum how to backup & restore IMEI
But for great tipps you should not forget to "klick" the thanks button ...it doesn`t hurt :fingers-crossed::good::laugh:
Henrikx said:
I know about the thanks button. Just because I'm a new member doesn't mean I haven't been around on this site for quiet a while.
But how do you backup the EFS folder?
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Hello,
I am using I9070 (Samsung S Advance)
Tried using Stock firmware, Mods like Carbon and CyanogenMod
The Problem I am facing is following:
"I just installed this Carbon Mod but somehow my mobile data is not working at all even when option is of mobile data is on
anyway to solve it?"
Things I tried
1. I tried formating my phone.. "Already did it 5-6 Times with no luck"
2.Tried the same in other phone "and it was working in other phone"
3.Tried chatting up with customer representative.
actually I did something silly I went to Recovery Mode "ClockworkMod is installed"
Then "Mounts and Storage Menu"
and Formatted system, modemfs, cache, preload, data and boot
Is I am facing this issue because of formatting these options? and I am getting full network but when I am switching Mobile Data it is not showing "H" or "E" icon on network bar...
Please Help me out..
Enclosing snapshot taken from same mobile with different firmware like (GB and JB) and MODS (CyanogenMod and CarbonMod)
Thank You
Issue Solved:-
Copied from @alete89
Changed few things as it will work whether you are from same place or other place as baseband is XXXX
you just need same phone
I have to downgrade jellybean to 2.3.6 and root it after that
Following these steps: (as example)
http://techdraginfo.blogspot.com/2012/10/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy-s-advance.html
then install terminal.
then get the modemfs.img.md5 from a friend with the same phone but he lives in Argentina
File is uploaded in googledrive by @alete89 , I link it here just in case (warning, it is from company: Claro, Argentina, UBLD1)
goo.gl/DzAjza
after that I followed following steps
Originally Posted by @Skarllot
Install Terminal
Then flashed modemfs.img.md5 now 3G is working.
On another device (same model) I did:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p2 of=/sdcard/modemfs.img.md5
Copied generated file to my sdcard and did:
dd if=/sdcard/modemfs.img.md5 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p2
Reboot and it's done.
Thank you to everyone who tried to help...:good::victory:
grautela said:
Hello,
I am using I9070 (Samsung S Advance)
Tried using Stock firmware, Mods like Carbon and CyanogenMod
The Problem I am facing is following:
"I just installed this Carbon Mod but somehow my mobile data is not working at all even when option is of mobile data is on
anyway to solve it?"
Things I tried
1. I tried formating my phone.. "Already did it 5-6 Times with no luck"
2.Tried the same in other phone "and it was working in other phone"
3.Tried chatting up with customer representative.
actually I did something silly I went to Recovery Mode "ClockworkMod is installed"
Then "Mounts and Storage Menu"
and Formatted system, modemfs, cache, preload, data and boot
Is I am facing this issue because of formatting these options? and I am getting full network but when I am switching Mobile Data it is not showing "H" or "E" icon on network bar...
Please Help me out..
Thank You
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In the attached pic you have jelly bean installed, not carbon rom with kitkat ...
Flo0008 said:
In the attached pic you have jelly bean installed, not carbon rom with kitkat ...
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Sir,
formated carbon mod and Installed JB thinking it will solve the issue...
@grautela
After reading your private message and this post, it seems that you still might be lucky.
In your private message you said that you formatted also your EFS folder, which you didn't write on this post. Since you said you still have your IMEI I am assuming that you really didn't touch that partition.
I would suggest using Odin to flash your stock baseband. Start with using your region baseband.
You can find them on sammobile.com or samsung-updates.com.
Hopefully after flashing via Odin your region baseband you will get the modemfs back.
I tried that
YMatrix said:
@grautela
After reading your private message and this post, it seems that you still might be lucky.
In your private message you said that you formatted also your EFS folder, which you didn't write on this post. Since you said you still have your IMEI I am assuming that you really didn't touch that partition.
I would suggest using Odin to flash your stock baseband. Start with using your region baseband.
You can find them on sammobile.com or samsung-updates.com.
Hopefully after flashing via Odin your region baseband you will get the modemfs back.
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Sir,
I already tried that
and
I used your method to check back up EFS & Modemfs
EFS (10MB) (10,485,760 Bytes)
Modemfs (16MB) (16,777,216 Bytes)
now what to do?
Please check the pics attached below..
grautela said:
Sir,
I already tried that
and
I used your method to check back up EFS & Modemfs
EFS (10MB) (10,485,760 Bytes)
Modemfs (16MB) (16,777,216 Bytes)
now what to do?
Please check the pics attached below..
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As I see you have network and IMEI. Did you do factory reset after going back to stock?
Try to remove APN setting and add it again.
shut_down said:
As I see you have network and IMEI. Did you do factory reset after going back to stock?
Try to remove APN setting and add it again.
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Sir,
I did that also nothing changed apart from that I checked some other thread which gave me a solution which is
Originally Posted by Skarllot View Post
I've flashed modemfs.img.md5 now 3G is working.
On another device (same model and region) I did:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p2 of=/sdcard/modemfs.img.md5
Copied generated file to my sdcard and did:
dd if=/sdcard/modemfs.img.md5 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p2
Reboot and it's done.
but the problem is how to get another device (same model and region) ...
ODIN Stopped working
YMatrix said:
@grautela
After reading your private message and this post, it seems that you still might be lucky.
In your private message you said that you formatted also your EFS folder, which you didn't write on this post. Since you said you still have your IMEI I am assuming that you really didn't touch that partition.
I would suggest using Odin to flash your stock baseband. Start with using your region baseband.
You can find them on sammobile.com or samsung-updates.com.
Hopefully after flashing via Odin your region baseband you will get the modemfs back.
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I tried to update CSC but My Odin3 v3.07 stopped working when Firmware Update Start
So what should I do?
grautela said:
I tried to update CSC but My Odin3 v3.07 stopped working when Firmware Update Start
So what should I do?
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Try some other version of Odin.
I did what you told me
Flo0008 said:
In the attached pic you have jelly bean installed, not carbon rom with kitkat ...
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Sir,
As you said before to install Carbon Mod.. I did that but still no luck
I am still facing the same issue
Will you be able to do this for me?
Originally Posted by Skarllot View Post
I've flashed modemfs.img.md5 now 3G is working.
On another device (same model and region) I did:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p2 of=/sdcard/modemfs.img.md5
Copied generated file to my sdcard and did:
dd if=/sdcard/modemfs.img.md5 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p2
Reboot and it's done.
and send me the file to my email id
[email protected]
Nothing is working
shut_down said:
Try some other version of Odin.
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Originally Posted by Skarllot View Post
I've flashed modemfs.img.md5 now 3G is working.
On another device (same model and region) I did:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p2 of=/sdcard/modemfs.img.md5
Copied generated file to my sdcard and did:
dd if=/sdcard/modemfs.img.md5 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p2
Reboot and it's done.
I think this is the last resort
There is flashable zip provided to change baseband I think it was provided by @t4n107 .try flashing it in recovery then make a clean flash of any custom ROM with all wipes.
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@grautela thanks for quotting and taggin.
did you try to copy my modemfs.img.md5 even if it is from other country just in case? (WARNING: I don't know if this could be harmful)
edited immediately: I'm such a noob, didn't see that you edited AFTER all the messages. So, you solved it with MY modemfs.img.md5? or you used other?
alete89 said:
@grautela thanks for quotting and taggin.
did you try to copy my modemfs.img.md5 even if it is from other country just in case? (WARNING: I don't know if this could be harmful)
edited immediately: I'm such a noob, didn't see that you edited AFTER all the messages. So, you solved it with MY modemfs.img.md5? or you used other?
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@alete89 :- your welcome but baseband was XXXX so doesnt matter if use modemfs.img.md5 from Argentina or India... but i think it should be of same Android Version..
Like if I am using I9070 with GB so I want same phone with GB as OS not with any other OS!!
and Yes I took a leap of faith and used your modemfs.img.md5 file..:laugh:
Thanks a lot and Hope Argentina will win this years World CUP...