S4 Active i537 null imei and unknown baseband - Galaxy S 4 Active Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Ok I have an S4 Active i537 locked to AT&T. In an attempt to unlock the device I pressed the wrong option in a service menu and now my imei comes up as "null" and my baseband as "unknown". I never thought to make a back-up of my efs file, and when I go to that folder in file manager, the "efs" folder is present but empty. Also when i enter the service menu code, all menus are blank now. Please help or at least tell me if this is fixable. Thanks in advance for any help or advice.

DracInTheBox said:
Ok I have an S4 Active i537 locked to AT&T. In an attempt to unlock the device I pressed the wrong option in a service menu and now my imei comes up as "null" and my baseband as "unknown". I never thought to make a back-up of my efs file, and when I go to that folder in file manager, the "efs" folder is present but empty. Also when i enter the service menu code, all menus are blank now. Please help or at least tell me if this is fixable. Thanks in advance for any help or advice.
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Refreshing the firmware should fix it. If you don't want to lose all your data then just reflash the modems.
There's also a thread on this exact subject, please try searching or checking the links in the Firmware Thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2689218

Ive reflashed the ap, cp, and csc .tar files like 6 times nothing is helping

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[Q] GT-I9305 IMEI Null / Null

Hello,
A friend bring me his S3 LTE, which doesn´t show IMEI.
*#06# shows - IMEI Null / Null
No EFS backup, no IMEI no sticker, but further I found the IMEI.
Already flashed latest version I9305XXBME3, still the same.
Already tried the param_bin file, flashed ok, but still no IMEI
[WARNING! + GUIDE] Backup and Restore IMEI / NV Data Procedure for GT-I9305 - xda-developers
Still no luck...
I can see the IMEI with "EFS professional" and i´m able to read IMEI and write IMEI. Says ok, but it´s not.
I need some help...
Thank you
Drug_Store said:
Hello,
A friend bring me his S3 LTE, which doesn´t show IMEI.
*#06# shows - IMEI Null / Null
No EFS backup, no IMEI no sticker, but further I found the IMEI.
Already flashed latest version I9305XXBME3, still the same.
Already tried the param_bin file, flashed ok, but still no IMEI
[WARNING! + GUIDE] Backup and Restore IMEI / NV Data Procedure for GT-I9305 - xda-developers
Still no luck...
I can see the IMEI with "EFS professional" and i´m able to read IMEI and write IMEI. Says ok, but it´s not.
I need some help...
Thank you
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i have the same problem mate, and nothing help
on phone was custom firm and iam just go to official and now is not working (null null and unknow baseband)
did you resolve your problem ?
cheers
Just go snack to stock Rom and use persus kernel. It's a workaround for now
Sent from my GT-I9305 using xda app-developers app
winxuser said:
Just go snack to stock Rom and use persus kernel. It's a workaround for now
Sent from my GT-I9305 using xda app-developers app
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Tried this few weeks ago, but no success.
I don´t have the unit in my possession anymore.
But tried all tips and tricks posted around the net. Maybe only with Z3X box, or at Samsung.
Drug_Store said:
Tried this few weeks ago, but no success.
I don´t have the unit in my possession anymore.
But tried all tips and tricks posted around the net. Maybe only with Z3X box, or at Samsung.
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try this file is work for me
just flash the file via odin
Saw program for /EFS regeneration somewhere, will try to find it again
galaxy GT 9305
My imei says null. Have Tried restoring to factory settings and also using odin and the param file and flashed it using the odin methid but still nothing. Please tell me another way I can get back my imei step by step. Am desperate here
Schmirts said:
My imei says null. Have Tried restoring to factory settings and also using odin and the param file and flashed it using the odin methid but still nothing. Please tell me another way I can get back my imei step by step. Am desperate here
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Your question has been posted multiple times . Forum rules require you to search before posting .
Google <<< I9300 your search terms > xda
Please ask in the existing threads .
Network IMEI EFS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393289
I have a problem???
Boot recovery
mouts and storange
format/system
format/data
format/preload
format/sdcard
format/extrermal sd
format/data and / data/media
Wipe cache, dalvic cache, wipe data/factory reset (not a must, but recommended)
Install zip from SD Card > choose zip
select rXTREME ROM version choice
Boot and have
Imei: null/ null
Base band Uknown
Boot recovery
I did restor
Imei: null/ null
Base band Uknown
Didin't hept
Install Param_Bin_I9305
Imei ok, baseband ok(XXBMD5), network ok I can call, but no DATA internet.
Connect KIES Update, after update baseband was changed (XXUEMK1)
Network ok I can call, but no DATA internet.
Wich baseband need use?
How it know?
Problem not basband?
Hey guys,
I've got a real noob issue with mine.
It came to me with null imei, and using the tools i have i was fairly sure i knew how to fix it and what was required, except the phone wouldnt take any of the box flashes i was trying to flash to it. It wouldnt take the imei_baseband fix at all. It just kept failing.
So, instead of trying 1 file md5 flash i thought i would try a FULL flash. However, apart from the CSC file i didnt know what order the files went in, so, instead of waiting and researching it, i just guessed. As you guessed it, the phone crapped out, and now i get the recovery error and it will only go to download mode.
These are the names of the files i got:
AP_I9305XXUEMKC_2051278_REV00_user_low_ship_tar.md5
BL_I9305XXUEMKC_2051278_REV00_user_low_ship_tar.md5 ( <--- i assumed this was boot file and left it alone)
CP_I9305XXUEMK1_REV06_CL1247969.tar.md5
THe other files were a CSC named file which i knew where it want and a pit file, which again i know where that goes, its just them 3 above....where do tehy need to go in Odin??
I'd really apprecaite your guys time on this.
Best Regards
STICKYS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
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
Thankyou for them links - i do know that information already.
My question was, of the file names i have listed on the previous page what file goes where on Odin??
Ie, which one is 'phone' modem etc etc!!
mr_blonde said:
Thankyou for them links - i do know that information already.
My question was, of the file names i have listed on the previous page what file goes where on Odin??
Ie, which one is 'phone' modem etc etc!!
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I9305XXUEMKC_I9305TENEMK1_I9305XXUEMK1_HOME.tar.md5
or
I9305XXUEMKC_I9305VD2EMK2_I9305XXUEMK1_HOME.tar.md5
mr_blonde said:
Thankyou for them links - i do know that information already.
My question was, of the file names i have listed on the previous page what file goes where on Odin??
Ie, which one is 'phone' modem etc etc!!
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Its in the fff faqs and guides thats why i posted them .
JJEgan said:
Its in the fff faqs and guides thats why i posted them .
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Hmm, well i have looked through all the faqs, and ive not come across anywhere where it says like AP file = PDA and CP file = Phone etc etc
Any chance please you can post the direct link here for me please?
JJEgan said:
Its in the fff faqs and guides thats why i posted them .
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IMEI: ok.
I can do call, sms.
WiFi ok
BUT not working Mobile data.
GT-I9305
Baseband version
I9305XXUEMK1
Buil Munber
JSS15J.I9305XXUEMKC
How fix it?
thk
Hendra_sutanto said:
try this file is work for me
just flash the file via odin
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thx a lot i am using this and it worked:good:
Insert sim card error - resolved
Hendra_sutanto said:
try this file is work for me
just flash the file via odin
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Thanks a lot bro.. This worked for me... was in panic after I boot my S3 LTE. Since then it was not detecting the sim. But, flashing this file resolved it. Thanks again... :good:
Ok
help me
Drug_Store said:
Hello,
A friend bring me his S3 LTE, which doesn´t show IMEI.
*#06# shows - IMEI Null / Null
No EFS backup, no IMEI no sticker, but further I found the IMEI.
Already flashed latest version I9305XXBME3, still the same.
Already tried the param_bin file, flashed ok, but still no IMEI
[WARNING! + GUIDE] Backup and Restore IMEI / NV Data Procedure for GT-I9305 - xda-developers
Still no luck...
I can see the IMEI with "EFS professional" and i´m able to read IMEI and write IMEI. Says ok, but it´s not.
I need some help...
Thank you
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The problem was not with the efs and you messed up ur phone more further by doing something else with efs

[Q] NO REGISTERING ON THE NETWORK NO SERVICE Galaxy s3 mini I8190n

Hello everyone. I bought a samsung galaxy s3 mini version nfc i8190n when lam bought the phone had a problem with GSM and HSDPA network. Do not want to register with any sim card network in any network. The phone has IMEI and modem good. When searching network manually, your phone finds them when I select a network does not register on the network. The phone came with android 4.1.2 baseband version i8190NXXALL6 Number
i8190NXXALL6 CSC: KOR. Before I get to work I saved the foders "efs" and "modemfs". For five days I struggle with it and we did and at the moment I'm stuck and ask for help.
Here are the steps that I did:
1. I changed csc from "kor" in "btu"
2. I rewrote the software with odin. Same i8190NXXALL6 Stock firmware samsung.
3. I installed CWM Recovery and I Flash all versions of this model,modem.
4. I installed custom ROMs, I returned to stock ROMs
5. I installed the stock recovery with odin and he appeared in DOWNLOAD MODE "custom binary download"=yes 2 times;"System Status"=custom;"current binary"=custom. I used the TriangleAWay and I brought "custom binary download=No. I8190NXXALL6 I reinstalled the stock rom via odin with repartition then full erease on the phone Cahe,Data,etc.and returned to" Custom Binay "= No Current Binay = Official Samsung, System status = Officia.Updates software and firmware from samsung works after many writings kind CWM unofficial ROMs, etc.
6. After each writing ROMs I rooted the phone and replaced the file "modemfs" nv.dat file. I downloaded from the XDA forum several files of other users Nv.dat i8190N this model, we have replaced each other and nothing.
7. I deleted all files in EFS folder and modemfs after deletion had baseband XXXXX. IMEI number has remained untouched.
8. I wrote modem manually via CWM recovery and nothing same problem.
I did have searched all the forum and other forums, I searched on google and do not know what to do. My phone is now rooted in the stock rom, stock kernel, stock recovery. These are details which are:
DEVICE INFORMATION FOR Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini
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Device Product Model: GT-I8190N
Firmware Build : 4.1.2
Firmware Build ID : JZO54K
Firmware Build PDA : I8190NXXAMJ2
Firmware Region Code: BTU
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Waiting any kind of suggestion and let's solve this problem there are many people who have the same problem ......
You need this modem files
You need a file named NV.DAT, it's missing from your /modemfs/PERM/PROT
from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42562414&postcount=19
pandu007 said:
You need a file named NV.DAT, it's missing from your /modemfs/PERM/PROT
from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42562414&postcount=19
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I replace before this file and nothing the same problem. Thanks for reply.
joker79 said:
Hello everyone. I bought a samsung galaxy s3 mini version nfc i8190n when lam bought the phone had a problem with GSM and HSDPA network. Do not want to register with any sim card network in any network. The phone has IMEI and modem good. When searching network manually, your phone finds them when I select a network does not register on the network. The phone came with android 4.1.2 baseband version i8190NXXALL6 Number
i8190NXXALL6 CSC: KOR. Before I get to work I saved the foders "efs" and "modemfs". For five days I struggle with it and we did and at the moment I'm stuck and ask for help.
Here are the steps that I did:
1. I changed csc from "kor" in "btu"
2. I rewrote the software with odin. Same i8190NXXALL6 Stock firmware samsung.
3. I installed CWM Recovery and I Fla**** all versions of this model modem.
4. I installed custom ROMs, I returned to stock ROMs
5. I installed the stock recovery with odin and he appeared in DOWNLOAD MODE "custom binary download"=yes 2 times;"System Status"=custom;"current binary"=custom. I used the TriangleAWay and I brought "custom binary download=No. I8190NXXALL6 I reinstalled the stock rom via odin with repartition then full erease on the phone Cahe,Data,etc.and returned to" Custom Binay "= No Current Binay = Official Samsung, System status = Officia.Updates software and firmware from samsung works after many writings kind CWM unofficial ROMs, etc.
6. After each writing ROMs I rooted the phone and replaced the file "modemfs" nv.dat file. I downloaded from the XDA forum several files of other users Nv.dat i8190N this model, we have replaced each other and nothing.
7. I deleted all files in EFS folder and modemfs after deletion had baseband XXXXX. IMEI number has remained untouched.
8. I wrote modem manually via CWM recovery and nothing same problem.
I did have searched all the forum and other forums, I searched on google and do not know what to do. My phone is now rooted in the stock rom, stock kernel, stock recovery. These are details which are:
DEVICE INFORMATION FOR Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini
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Device Product Model: GT-I8190N
Firmware Build : 4.1.2
Firmware Build ID : JZO54K
Firmware Build PDA : I8190NXXAMJ2
Firmware Region Code: BTU
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Waiting any kind of suggestion and let's solve this problem there are many people who have the same problem ......
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Er ask an samsung center bout it?
AssToast said:
Er ask an samsung center bout it?
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No. The phone is fuul working, except no register in network, with out registering on the network i can`t do make calls receive calls sms e.t.c
joker79 said:
No. The phone is fuul working, except no register in network, with out registering on the network i can`t do make calls receive calls sms e.t.c
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Yes i know but why would you purposely modify the modems and other stuffs, you should have brought it to your network provider service center or samsung and ask them about it, it could just be an SIM card problem
thanks for reply
AssToast said:
Yes i know but why would you purposely modify the modems and other stuffs, you should have brought it to your network provider service center or samsung and ask them about it, it could just be an SIM card problem
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No. Is not sim problem issues becouse i test with a nother sim card`s of diferent carriers. Wen i put a nother sim card in apn setings are the setings for the carrier sim wat ai put,wen i cheange the sim with a nother carrier in the apn setings are the setings of the carrier sim card wat i m put. So for exemple i have 3 sim card`s of diferent carriers and all the sim`s card have pin security cod and the phone ask me for pin, after insert the pin code with all sim card`s don`t register on the netowork but the apn setings of the carrier automatic are there on the setings,so the phone see the sim card for all carriers, in setings wen a search manualy for the netorks the phone see the netowork wen i select the netowork manualy not register on the network,if i select automatic sey "registering on netowrk" but is not becouse if i want to call i can`t "not registering on network" sorry for my english ((
Try NV rebuild
joker79 said:
I replace before this file and nothing the same problem. Thanks for reply.
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ok.. sorry about that. Find 'NV Rebuild' option from *#197328640# Service Mode and try rebuild it..
pandu007 said:
ok.. sorry about that. Find 'NV Rebuild' option from *#197328640# Service Mode and try rebuild it..
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I do and this thing and nothing in service mode i rebuild the "NV" on *#0011# service mode info i have: gsm idle,hsdpa idle, service: limited. Here is the problem way the service is not aviable?
reflash efs
joker79 said:
I do and this thing and nothing in service mode i rebuild the "NV" on *#0011# service mode info i have: gsm idle,hsdpa idle, service: limited. Here is the problem way the service is not aviable?
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hmm.. as the last solution - search "gsmhosting efs backup request" on google ( ai not able to paste external links here). You will find the backup efs folder from a working sgs3 mini i8190 phone. Flash it to your phone (first keep a backup of yopur own efs before doing this ... just in case)
all the best !
pandu007 said:
hmm.. as the last solution - search "gsmhosting efs backup request" on google ( ai not able to paste external links here). You will find the backup efs folder from a working sgs3 mini i8190 phone. Flash it to your phone (first keep a backup of yopur own efs before doing this ... just in case)
all the best !
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I find but i need z3x box and i dont have thanks for the sugestion. I thing must be and another way.
joker79 said:
I find but i need z3x box and i dont have thanks for the sugestion. I thing must be and another way.
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Were you able to resolve the problem? Please post solution for benefit of others.
:good:
I don`t have one
pandu007 said:
Were you able to resolve the problem? Please post solution for benefit of others.
:good:
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My phone is bricked at this moment. Partition on the phone are mess up. One guy from the Mobile Phones Center brick the phone and my phone is in this stage righ now :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2657862 . Wen i have news and solution i post heare. Good day All.
I got the same problem with my phone, it just stopped registering on networks, tried any sim that was available in my country and nothing worked! If you find any solution please update!
Any updates???
Searched and searched... Had a good rooted stock rom, then tried something new a few days ago. I seem to have messed up the modem/bandband. Some issues as the original post. Re-flashed different roms, stock, rooted, unrooted, custom. Tried various different baseband updates. Everything works except being unable to register to the network. IMEI has not changed or been overwritten.
Any help would be gladly accepted.
i8190n
I have the exact same problem. I'm on Orange (EE). Yesterday morning my phone was registered on the network fine, I was in a poor signal area but still on 3G. Then I roamed across the south west of Britain and noticed my phone has no signal. It just wont register on any network, even EE. If I select automatic, it says it registers but it gets no signal and when I try to make a call. It says not registered on network!
The phone is totally stock. My sim works in another phone. I've done a factory reset but the problem still exists.
Was thinking about flashing the ROM but if others have been there too with no fix then I won't waste my time. I keep thinking EE have pushed something to my phone to block access as I'm out of contract by three months and they want me to upgrade!!

[HELP] No IMEI, CSC Unknown, no SIM Card not recognized

After I flashed my I8190 with a custom ROM it has the following problems No IMEI (null/null), CSC Unknown, no SIM Card not recognized, but my baseband is recognized (i8190xxamg4)
I read that it might a problem with the EFS folder and that it can be fixed over the nv_data file, but i don´t have the nv_data.bin file in the efs folder.
i have tried every single fix available on the Q&A Forum, flashing stock rom + pit, flashing new baseband even modemfs files and the EFS backup from the thread above but it still doesn´t work.
Does anyone have a nv_data.bin, so i can use it to get my imei back and edit it to my original one, or is there any other fix.
please help me, i really need to get my phone working again asap
thanks in advance
anyone?

Suddenly unknown IMEI/Baseband. Any solutions (w/o rooting)?

For the last month my wife has been using her new Tab S2 on WIFI only while vacationing abroad. Yesterday we got home and I inserted her sim into the tablet and she was able to connect via the LTE system and access the internet. This morning suddenly she could not access the internet via LTE. In the ABOUT tab the baseband is blank and the IMEI shows up as null. Nothing was installed nor were any updates received that I can tell. It seems clear that the EFS file is corrupted.
1. The information I have found (none of it from XDA) about repairing the problem all seem to assume a backup of the EFS file, which, of course I don't have.
2. Some require root, which I would prefer not to do, as the tablet is under warranty and don't want to void it.
3. There is an EFS Repair tool online, which is a bat file which tries to created a copy of the EFS file and then to have ODIN rewrite it. The backup phase fails with a message that there is no EFS file to backup. (It's not clear to me how backing up and then restoring a corrupt file would help anyway).
4. There is no access to the phones internal control panel via secret code, or the page that comes up is blank.
5. I tried a factory reset but it did not fix the problem.
Any help out there?
thanks
sblevine
sblevine said:
For the last month my wife has been using her new Tab S2 on WIFI only while vacationing abroad. Yesterday we got home and I inserted her sim into the tablet and she was able to connect via the LTE system and access the internet. This morning suddenly she could not access the internet via LTE. In the ABOUT tab the baseband is blank and the IMEI shows up as null. Nothing was installed nor were any updates received that I can tell. It seems clear that the EFS file is corrupted.
1. The information I have found (none of it from XDA) about repairing the problem all seem to assume a backup of the EFS file, which, of course I don't have.
2. Some require root, which I would prefer not to do, as the tablet is under warranty and don't want to void it.
3. There is an EFS Repair tool online, which is a bat file which tries to created a copy of the EFS file and then to have ODIN rewrite it. The backup phase fails with a message that there is no EFS file to backup. (It's not clear to me how backing up and then restoring a corrupt file would help anyway).
4. There is no access to the phones internal control panel via secret code, or the page that comes up is blank.
5. I tried a factory reset but it did not fix the problem.
Any help out there?
thanks
sblevine
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Just flash rom on it via Oden it will not trip Knox as long as it is a stock rom
stinka318 said:
Just flash rom on it via Oden it will not trip Knox as long as it is a stock rom
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reflashing did not fix it. The baseband is still unknown and the imei is still null. (I must admit I was wondering where the stock rom was going to get the IMEI from during flashing).
Any other ideas, please?
sblevine said:
reflashing did not fix it. The baseband is still unknown and the imei is still null. (I must admit I was wondering where the stock rom was going to get the IMEI from during flashing).
Any other ideas, please?
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You may need to send it back to Samsung to get it fixed they will be able to pull a log cat and see what happened.

Note 8 N950U1 TMB Baseband Unknown IMIE Unknown

Hello! I hope everyone is having a great day!
N950U1 from T-mobile doesn't detect T-Mobile sim and baseband is unknown.
I've tried combination file (end ...ARA3) for frimware on this note BRA9 and it said mismatch modem. So i downgraded to BRA5 firmware from link here T-Mobile version. This time it went through However it would stop as soon as Samsung logo came on - freeze - no boot. Hour later went back to download mode and accidentally pressed volume down - Whoot IMIE is there, like a secret service screen hah! But it would not let me in recovery at all, only DM or frozen samsung logo.
Whats interesting is when it boots without combination file, *#197328640# gets no options at all, its like whole baseband feature evaporated.
Help Please
BTW. tmobile sim works fine on S7 Edge
I'm in the same boat as you and I don't know how to solve it I've read threads that the original csc should bring it back, but I can't even tell which is my phone's original csc
edit: I've solved my problem i'm not sure if it'll work for you, but what I did was root my device, delete the efs folder which eventually game "000000000" imei and the baseband wasn't appearing as unknown anymore, then within the new efs folder that was created on its own there was a folder called efsec in which it contained !svc and svc files, so I extracted these files and edit these files with notepad++ which within there was an option for imei and it showed me all 0000000 so I imputed the original imei, and finally after a reboot I reflashed stock and then flashed a combination file which when it booted up it automatically restored my imei

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