I have a Samsung i9000T that I recently bought from a lady who said she forgot her password to it so she couldn't unlock it. So I bought it and tried factory resetting it so I could sell it to a friend of mine who wants to upgrade from an iPhone 3G. Well factory resetting did nothing, I did some digging and found out that it's a common problem for i9000's to have a csc file corruption. So I decided to flash, via odin, a stock firmware to the device. The firmware I decided on was a UK firmware because I couldn't find an american firmware for it. The flash was successful and I was able to boot the phone no problem. A weird thing was that all of the lady's data was still on the phone, so I contacted her and told her I could backup all of her pics and give them to her, which she happily said yes to. After that, I rooted the phone and installed cwm and then flashed Slim rom android 4.2.1 to the device. I then put a backup sim of mine in the phone and tested the phone. The problem I am having is I don't get any signal on the phone what so ever. I have all the ATT apn's on the phone and they look to be correct.
My question is, having flashed a UK firmware before anything somehow messed up the ability to connect to ATT here in the USA? And what course of action should I take to correct the issue with no signal? My friend is in the military and is being mobilized on the 1st of march so I would like to have a working phone for him before then as I will not see him for some time after.
Any help will be gratefully appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Just a question, has she ever reported it stolen? Has the IMEI number been blocked?
Find out the IMEI number and contact the original Network Supplier that the phone was used on and as them to check this. They'd be able to tell you if there are any issues.
Not trying to worry you but it happened to me. I had to return the phone.
I know the imei, but I don't know the original carrier for the phone... I assume it was ATT because that is the dominant carrier in my area. I'll get in touch with the lady I bought it from and see for sure.
On another note, I've tried testing the internal antenna by inserting a wire into the external port, but still no signal.
I'm going to try completely starting over and see how it goes this time.
Ok, so this thread can be closed now. I've solved the problem.. and feel like such a noob for some reason I was kinda spot on with what i thought was wrong but I had such a hard time finding files to fix it... untill i found this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494493
AMAZING guide. Fixed my problem right up. Running 3G here in Texas on ATT. My friend will be so happy that he gets to take an android back over-seas with him.
Thanks to all of those who helped, I greatly appreciate it.
Hi all,
I'm a complete noob from blackberry.
Got a i9305 last nite, before I left the store it was tested and all and all looked good. Came home and charged the phone and now it won't detect my sim card. Took it back to the store and they won't honor the warranty because they said the phone was jailbreaked. All i did was used the wifi to download some legit apps and plugged it into my mac air to do some file transfer using 'Android Transfer'. The phone cannot even detect IMEI.
I didn't do any jailbreak activities on the phone (at least to my knowledge), so i have no idea why the phone is like this.
Q:
what happened?
What to do now?
What to do to avoid similiar incidents? (Should I backup my 'OS' ? how? -0 knowledge with Android)
Appreciate all your advise.
If you didn't do anything to your phone. Go to setting and in back and reset, restore it to factory which will erase all that was installed.
We don't jailbreak our devices only root and flash custom roms
Or they sold you a bad device and aren't helping you.
Sent from my GT-I9305 using xda premium
Sounds to me like you were sold a bad device. Unless you're omitting something, but you have no reason to do that on the internet so I reckon you were sold a bad device.
QLau said:
Hi all,
I'm a complete noob from blackberry.
Got a i9305 last nite, before I left the store it was tested and all and all looked good. Came home and charged the phone and now it won't detect my sim card. Took it back to the store and they won't honor the warranty because they said the phone was jailbreaked. All i did was used the wifi to download some legit apps and plugged it into my mac air to do some file transfer using 'Android Transfer'. The phone cannot even detect IMEI.
I didn't do any jailbreak activities on the phone (at least to my knowledge), so i have no idea why the phone is like this.
Q:
what happened?
What to do now?
What to do to avoid similiar incidents? (Should I backup my 'OS' ? how? -0 knowledge with Android)
Appreciate all your advise.
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No IMEI you have either been sold a damaged phone or you have flashed stuff on it .
Highly unlikely for a hardware failure a few hours after phone is tested . Why test is it a refurb / used item ???
Return the item to the vendor and ask what has broken the warranty and to show you proof of such .
No / wrong IMEI phone will not work as a phone .
Whyare you are asking to backup a phone in other posts that is faulty ???
jje
When I first got my phone and wanted to set in the sim it didnt go well cuz I didnt push it till it clicked. So just to be sure, look if you've put it right.
QLau said:
Hi all,
I'm a complete noob from blackberry.
Got a i9305 last nite, before I left the store it was tested and all and all looked good. Came home and charged the phone and now it won't detect my sim card. Took it back to the store and they won't honor the warranty because they said the phone was jailbreaked. All i did was used the wifi to download some legit apps and plugged it into my mac air to do some file transfer using 'Android Transfer'. The phone cannot even detect IMEI.
I didn't do any jailbreak activities on the phone (at least to my knowledge), so i have no idea why the phone is like this.
Q:
what happened?
What to do now?
What to do to avoid similiar incidents? (Should I backup my 'OS' ? how? -0 knowledge with Android)
Appreciate all your advise.
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Maybe you want to verify with the store what they mean by jailbreak? Sim unlocked? Rooted?
Was it a store selling 2nd hand phones? If so, it's quite hard to have any form of warranty. I'm sure there are ways about this once the experts in this forum know more about the nature of your problem.
It's quite hard for them to look into this post though, cos the title doesn't seem to help describe the nature of your problem. You could have used a title like "no IMEI detected" or something like that.
mr.megi said:
When I first got my phone and wanted to set in the sim it didnt go well cuz I didnt push it till it clicked. So just to be sure, look if you've put it right.
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has no effect on imei
Hello,
I've been come to xda-developes site a number of times over the past couple of years and have always managed to work my way through just about every issue I've encountered...until now
This is my very first time posting, so please bear with me if my terminology is wrong or if I'm not really clear on anything
I got this Unlocked LG Thrill P925 for my husband from someone off of Craigslist. He loved the phone and used it for several months before encountering this issue. When I got the phone it was already unlocked. Although I didn't spend a whole lot of time digging around in his phone, I kind of assumed it was probably factory unlocked because I never saw SuperUser or any other typical app you'd normally see on a rooted/unlocked phone. Considering it is an AT&T phone and we'd been using it on T-Mobile, I definitely know it was unlocked lol.
As stated, everything was fine for several months. One day, my husband was having some issues with the phone not working properly. He finally removed the battery for a while then put the battery back in and turned it on. He said when it came on it had a bunch of computer type code (like letters/numbers/characters) flashing across the screen. One day I decided to mess with it and I finally got it to boot up, however, the phone is NO LONGER UNLOCKED. It seemed like it had basically just factory reset itself or something. I quickly found the battery would drain VERY QUICKLY. Because of this, I was really hoping that maybe the battery crapped out and caused the phone to have some sort of meltdown.
I got a new battery for it, unfortunately the new battery didn't help anything.
I started fiddling around with the phone and realized SEVERAL issues that I haven't been able to figure out how to work around (I've found posts of other people having very similar issues, however, it seems there phones were apparently rooted/modded etc...I have nothing that points me to believe this phone is rooted).
When I go to Settings/About Phone it shows the Model Number as LG-P925
Android Version: 2.3.5
Baseband Version: L6260_MODEM_SIC_01.1042.00
Kernal Version: 2.6.35.7+
Build number: GRJ90
Software Version: LGP925-V20p-FEB-22-2012
If I click on Software Update, I get a pop up that says "The application com.lge.omadmclient (process com.lge.omadmclient) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again" and I have to Force Close it
If I go to Settings/About Phone/Status it shows
My Phone Number: Unknown <I do not have an active at&t sim only T-Mobile and it won't register>
Network: Unknown
Signal Strength: 0 dBm 0 asu
Mobile Network Type: Unknown
Service State: Out of Service
Roaming: Not Roaming
Mobile Network State: Disconnected
IMEI: Unknown
IMEI SV: Unknown
Usually when I shut the phone off **OR** if I try to do a Hard Reset (Hold Volume & Power Button down etc) the phone WILL NOT boot back up until I connect it to the USB again as if I'm charging it...even then I sometimes have to mess with it by taking the battery out, put it back in, plug the usb in THEN start it. Most of the time it will not start up without the usb being plugged in.
I have LG Mobile Tool...Occasionally it detects the phone and shows there's a software update available. However, when I try to update it, it either just hangs up at apprx 4% OR it will go into Emergency Mode and want me to enter the IMEI. Everytime I try to enter the IMEI # the numbers disappear before I can click next and it prompts me again to enter the IMEI #. ***Also..FYI...if I try to obtain the IMEI # by using *#060# I get a pop up that says Reorganinzing Internal Processes Please Try Again in a Short While***
I apologize in advance if my post seems long winded...I just want to make sure I give all the possible details I can...I'm a techy person, I really like working on phones etc and I've taught myself everything I know so far. Yes, I'd like to get the phone working again, however, I also want to BEAT THIS CHALLENGE....IT'S DRIVING ME CRAZY
Thank you for any help you can give me!
Somehow you lost IMEI. If the phone had an invalid or stolen one, I am unsure how to deal with that. Sometimes flashing firmware will also fix IMEI.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2195753
Otherwise there are guides for fixing just IMEI. Check Optimus 3D section (same phone, Euro version).
drastic00 said:
Somehow you lost IMEI. If the phone had an invalid or stolen one, I am unsure how to deal with that. Sometimes flashing firmware will also fix IMEI.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2195753
Otherwise there are guides for fixing just IMEI. Check Optimus 3D section (same phone, Euro version).
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Thank you so much for your response. I looked over the link you gave me, in fact I found that thread before posting myself.
What I'm confused on and not sure how to proceed is that #1 it says must have ics...I only have gingerbread and so far have been unsuccessful in installing any updates/upgrades. I honestly don't even know where to start
I love android phones and am not a big fan of iPhones, however, I can jailbreak/unlock gsm iPhones no problem. I'm a bit more confused with flashing & rooting etc. I keep reading as much as possible, but embarassingly enough...I'm not even sure what process has to come first in this. Flash the from first? Attempt to root first? Or??? I can get wifi on the phone, but have not been able to install updates etc via the PC.
I'm sorry to be a pain...I want to be able t do this! I'm just stuck. I rooted/unlocked my galaxy s2 a coupe of years ago without issue, however, I really don't even remember all the steps I did with that. As much as I don't like iPhones, most of my family prefer iPhones over androids...which is why/how I learned to jailbreak and unlock them pretty easily. I've never ran into a problem like this where I have no imei etc. Therefore I am at a total loss on where to start given the current build and android version etc
Also, I forgot to mention in my initial post, I've read from some people that the apn could be the problem...I've tried going into the apn however, as soon as I click on apn it kicks me right out
It just means you can't install xbsall's custom ROM on top of GB; following the steps puts you to a rooted version of ICS, then the custom ROM, if you choose to install it.
Pretty sure IMEI should still appear even if APN is not set up, so I doubt that is the problem.
drastic00 said:
It just means you can't install xbsall's custom ROM on top of GB; following the steps puts you to a rooted version of ICS, then the custom ROM, if you choose to install it.
Pretty sure IMEI should still appear even if APN is not set up, so I doubt that is the problem.
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Thank you again for your response. I will give it a try later this afternoon and post the results.
It's just crazy...can't figure out how it could be working fine for months, then suddenly have a meltdown along with a case of severe amnesia lol. I've seen there's a lot of other people with pretty much the exact same issue...on the Thrill forum as well as the Optimus 3d.
Yeah, that is odd. We call that a 'glitch.' Who knows, maybe some startup process checked IMEI and didn't like it somehow. No telling... Hopefully it is not some hardware issue.
Hello friends,
I have the Z for almost two years now, and have had a issue for a long time; here goes:
A long time ago, I started flashing roms, and everything was all right. After a few months I noticed that I had no H+ any more.
Because I thought that the TELE-2 service was horrible I left it. Eventually I thought I was shut off, and because I'm more of a WiFi user, I left the issue.
Now, after a year, I decided to call TELE-2 and they tried to help me restoring my APN settings. Everything was all right but I still can't use 3g.
I can make calls, but as soon as I turn off WiFi, my network connectivity disappears and shows a exclamation mark.
entering *#*#4636#*#* gives me some information, but I'm not sure what to make of it. Roaming is enabled, HTTP client test gives:
FAIL: IOexeption.
I'm thinking this has something to do with my modem/ baseband?
Can someone point me to a correct thread because I'm not even sure what this issue is called.
Or perhaps teach me how to treat network connectivity issues in the future?
If further information is needed I'll fill it in. Remember, I have some knowledge, but I'm still pretty much a noob!
Bump?
Nyahaha1171 said:
Hello friends,
I have the Z for almost two years now, and have had a issue for a long time; here goes:
A long time ago, I started flashing roms, and everything was all right. After a few months I noticed that I had no H+ any more.
Because I thought that the TELE-2 service was horrible I left it. Eventually I thought I was shut off, and because I'm more of a WiFi user, I left the issue.
Now, after a year, I decided to call TELE-2 and they tried to help me restoring my APN settings. Everything was all right but I still can't use 3g.
I can make calls, but as soon as I turn off WiFi, my network connectivity disappears and shows a exclamation mark.
entering *#*#4636#*#* gives me some information, but I'm not sure what to make of it. Roaming is enabled, HTTP client test gives:
FAIL: IOexeption.
I'm thinking this has something to do with my modem/ baseband?
Can someone point me to a correct thread because I'm not even sure what this issue is called.
Or perhaps teach me how to treat network connectivity issues in the future?
If further information is needed I'll fill it in. Remember, I have some knowledge, but I'm still pretty much a noob!
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Nyahaha1171 said:
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Well, I would think you have either unlocked bootloader wrongly (usually slight chance) or flashed wrong FTF/ROM for your device.
Now I would suggest you go to STOCK ROM for your device first. You can flash it via flashtool
You would need FTF from general section and also flashtool which you can get from here
http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
You can search xda for how to use it. If you still have questions, quote me and I would be glad to help
Hnk1 said:
Well, I would think you have either unlocked bootloader wrongly (usually slight chance) or flashed wrong FTF/ROM for your device.
Now I would suggest you go to STOCK ROM for your device first. You can flash it via flashtool
You would need FTF from general section and also flashtool which you can get from here
You can search xda for how to use it. If you still have questions, quote me and I would be glad to help
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Yes, I tried it already, I found a Dutch Generic FTF, flashed it but it didn't work. If I remember correctly there was a option to only flash the Baseband/Radio.
I expected that something like that was broken and that reflashing the original might fix it. But alas, bad luck. Would it be a good idea to learn how to logcat?
Would it be helpful if I provided these?
Thanks in advance.
Nyahaha1171 said:
Yes, I tried it already, I found a Dutch Generic FTF, flashed it but it didn't work. If I remember correctly there was a option to only flash the Baseband/Radio.
I expected that something like that was broken and that reflashing the original might fix it. But alas, bad luck. Would it be a good idea to learn how to logcat?
Would it be helpful if I provided these?
Thanks in advance.
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I would like you to check on your xperia Z box it's exact model number with baseband and every other detail you can provide. Also, tell me if you got it sim free or had a contract or something like that. Are you on unlocked bootloader ?
Hnk1 said:
I would like you to check on your xperia Z box it's exact model number with baseband and every other detail you can provide. Also, tell me if you got it sim free or had a contract or something like that. Are you on unlocked bootloader ?
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On a contract, but warranty doesn't matter. Unlocked Bootloader, Rooted, currently running 5.1 Resurrection.
All right, here goes:
- C6603
- GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900& UMTS/HSPA Bands 1/5/8 & LTE 1/3/5/7/8/20
- SI 1270-4181.6 NL
- S/N: CB5A1TNCA0
Let's hope this suffices. I presume that by flashing a ROM with wrong Baseband in the
past my phone can't communicate with the towers in my area; because every part of the world uses different frequencies?
Nyahaha1171 said:
On a contract, but warranty doesn't matter. Unlocked Bootloader, Rooted, currently running 5.1 Resurrection.
All right, here goes:
- C6603
- GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900& UMTS/HSPA Bands 1/5/8 & LTE 1/3/5/7/8/20
- SI 1270-4181.6 NL
- S/N: CB5A1TNCA0
Let's hope this suffices. I presume that by flashing a ROM with wrong Baseband in the
past my phone can't communicate with the towers in my area; because every part of the world uses different frequencies?
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Can you check which frequencies your network provider uses ?
Usually it's available on their websites. In the mean time I'll look for a ROM you can flash and see if that helps! We might be going to STOCK ROM !
Also check which model does your custom ROM shows!
In the pictures, you can clearly see the difference in basebands between C6602/03 models.
Hnk1 said:
Can you check which frequencies your network provider uses ?
Usually it's available on their websites. In the mean time I'll look for a ROM you can flash and see if that helps! We might be going to STOCK ROM !
Also check which model does your custom ROM shows!
In the pictures, you can clearly see the difference in basebands between C6602/03 models.
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All right. I've tried to find out what frequenties my provider uses, asked around on the forum and it seems no one is willing to help me.
It seems they are not willing to disclose frequency information and keep changing subjects; also when other people ask this question.
This might make things a little harder. Also, you advised me to try out stock again, I'm willing to do this, but I have to say:
I hate Google. I hate them more than anything and would like to leave the stock experience as fast as possible.
Let us see what the steps are I should take now.
- Flash Stock ROM/Baseband
- ???
- Profit
As mentioned earlier, I tried this before, and it didn't work. So I must be missing something. Just in case I didn't explain my self well enough;
I can make calls, I can't use 3G/HSDPA. When using network monitor, everything fails, unless I reconnect with WiFi. My Bootloader is unlocked, and I
am rooted. Resurrection Team uses Evo kernel (Which I hate because it's pretty unstable.), However, My issues predate the kernel by far.
It seems I'm really failing in correctly flashing my device, because there always seems to be something wrong.
Either it gets extremely laggy, or it randomly reboots (2 to 3 times a day. Unable to reproduce.), No audio when calling unless on speaker and a plethora of other issues.
This could also explain why my internet doesn't work. But it seems unlikely for me to fail in correctly flashing my device for 2 years, don't you agree?
EDIT: Can't even use *#*#service#*#*, doesn't work like everything else.
Nyahaha1171 said:
All right. I've tried to find out what frequenties my provider uses, asked around on the forum and it seems no one is willing to help me.
It seems they are not willing to disclose frequency information and keep changing subjects; also when other people ask this question.
This might make things a little harder. Also, you advised me to try out stock again, I'm willing to do this, but I have to say:
I hate Google. I hate them more than anything and would like to leave the stock experience as fast as possible.
Let us see what the steps are I should take now.
- Flash Stock ROM/Baseband
- ???
- Profit
As mentioned earlier, I tried this before, and it didn't work. So I must be missing something. Just in case I didn't explain my self well enough;
I can make calls, I can't use 3G/HSDPA. When using network monitor, everything fails, unless I reconnect with WiFi. My Bootloader is unlocked, and I
am rooted. Resurrection Team uses Evo kernel (Which I hate because it's pretty unstable.), However, My issues predate the kernel by far.
It seems I'm really failing in correctly flashing my device, because there always seems to be something wrong.
Either it gets extremely laggy, or it randomly reboots (2 to 3 times a day. Unable to reproduce.), No audio when calling unless on speaker and a plethora of other issues.
This could also explain why my internet doesn't work. But it seems unlikely for me to fail in correctly flashing my device for 2 years, don't you agree?
EDIT: Can't even use *#*#service#*#*, doesn't work like everything else.
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Thank you so much for your detailed response. We love as much information we can have to answer your queries better.
I was trying to find out your network baseband because this would help me establish which STOCK ROM to flash. To inquire about your baseband, call your network provider from your phone and ask them these questions. Tell them you need to know for a phone you bought internationally and want to know if baseband matches or not. They would tell you in a moment.
I am sure you must know alot about flashing but sometimes, some roms are specific for certain models. Like it might be for a different baseband but not for other. Usually flashing roms doesnot play with your basebands but if you got some home brewed rom which is made over stock, this can actually mess up your device. Same goes for kernels if they are directed at a particular model, and it can act differently.
I am not sure why you blame Google as Sony is responsible for producing this phone so maybe enlighten me a bit ?? Sony has got custom UI , not actually Google.
What I would suggest is that flash an older FTF like KITKAT or Jeally Bean to your device and see if it works. Next if it doesnot, update your device using SONY COMPANION and not flashtool. Sometimes this also helps.
By the way do you have an official Sony care near your place ?
Hnk1 said:
Thank you so much for your detailed response. We love as much information we can have to answer your queries better.
I was trying to find out your network baseband because this would help me establish which STOCK ROM to flash. To inquire about your baseband, call your network provider from your phone and ask them these questions. Tell them you need to know for a phone you bought internationally and want to know if baseband matches or not. They would tell you in a moment.
I am sure you must know alot about flashing but sometimes, some roms are specific for certain models. Like it might be for a different baseband but not for other. Usually flashing roms doesnot play with your basebands but if you got some home brewed rom which is made over stock, this can actually mess up your device. Same goes for kernels if they are directed at a particular model, and it can act differently.
I am not sure why you blame Google as Sony is responsible for producing this phone so maybe enlighten me a bit ?? Sony has got custom UI , not actually Google.
What I would suggest is that flash an older FTF like KITKAT or Jeally Bean to your device and see if it works. Next if it doesnot, update your device using SONY COMPANION and not flashtool. Sometimes this also helps.
By the way do you have an official Sony care near your place ?
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I blamed Google, because I genuinely hate them. They step on people, and violate human rights many people died defending. But that's a different story. Alas, I eventually flashed Stock 10.3.1.A.2.67; the first rom my phone came shipped with. It didn't work either. I'm starting to think that something might be broken because I don't have warranty any longer that would be a bummer. But let's continue. I can't use Sony update service because my bootloader is unlocked. And last time I checked it couldn't be relocked right? Also, there isn't anything like a Sony center near me.
Nyahaha1171 said:
I blamed Google, because I genuinely hate them. They step on people, and violate human rights many people died defending. But that's a different story. Alas, I eventually flashed Stock 10.3.1.A.2.67; the first rom my phone came shipped with. It didn't work either. I'm starting to think that something might be broken because I don't have warranty any longer that would be a bummer. But let's continue. I can't use Sony update service because my bootloader is unlocked. And last time I checked it couldn't be relocked right? Also, there isn't anything like a Sony center near me.
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i think you have lost some values from TA backup. Use flashtool to relock it and see if that helps. Did you make a TA backup when you unlocked it ?
Hnk1 said:
i think you have lost some values from TA backup. Use flashtool to relock it and see if that helps. Did you make a TA backup when you unlocked it ?
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Nope, saw a thread coming by this morning, also about TA partitions. I'm afraid that at the time I wasn't aware yet of the TA. Is this really bad or can it still be saved? When flashing
a rom, does it get overwritten?
Also, the SI number on my box says 1270-4181.6, yet the customization version on the phone states that I'm running 1270-4975_R3B. Even though I found a Dutch version.
Is this correct?
Nyahaha1171 said:
Nope, saw a thread coming by this morning, also about TA partitions. I'm afraid that at the time I wasn't aware yet of the TA. Is this really bad or can it still be saved? When flashing
a rom, does it get overwritten?
Also, the SI number on my box says 1270-4181.6, yet the customization version on the phone states that I'm running 1270-4975_R3B. Even though I found a Dutch version.
Is this correct?
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TA numbers are device specific and if lost, they can result in WIFI and Bluetooth problems for most users but it is rare. Sometimes relocking bootloader can fix these as well but you said you havenot been able to . Are you connecting in fastboot mode for that using flashtool?
I think you should look at this thread for SI number and try to change it accordingly. Remember only the first link is Xperia Z specific and other links for other devices which might work to change your SI
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/info-xperia-z-firmware-customizations-t2287283
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/general/change-si-easy-t2005562
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/general/change-si-easy-t2005562
TA partitions have been successfully repaired by SONY service centres. you can mail them your phone and wait for them to return it back. Make sure you email/call before you dispatch your phone and make details accordingly!
Nyahaha1171 said:
Nope, saw a thread coming by this morning, also about TA partitions. I'm afraid that at the time I wasn't aware yet of the TA. Is this really bad or can it still be saved? When flashing
a rom, does it get overwritten?
Also, the SI number on my box says 1270-4181.6, yet the customization version on the phone states that I'm running 1270-4975_R3B. Even though I found a Dutch version.
Is this correct?
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Hey I remember that you have not tried this so I thought you should give it a try.
Sony Emma Flashtool
http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/
How to use it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8azjXu4etI
Try repairing your phone with this and see what happens.
Quote me in case you expect a reply. Good Luck
Hello.
A friend of mine worked at a company that closed last week, and they had some demo-based Galaxy Note 8 phone that were unused. So I took one of them, and I'm now trying to make it work with my SIM Card.
I don't looks like it recognize it, phone network isn't available, IMEI is unknown, and Service Menu (that i tried to turn radio on) is blank (I accessed it trough *#0011#). I passed like 5 hours googling, but since it seems to be a very specific issue (the phone was probably locked for Demo puprposes.). I tried a custom ROM, I rooted the phone, but nothing changed.
I'm sorry if my question isn't that accurate and descriptive, got a real headache trying to find an issue tonight. Feel free to ask for precisions.
Thanks for helping, as always.
Demo units will not function as normal legally acquired devices do, no solution will work, get a really working device, xdemo units are exactly that, just for show
Changing motherboard won't do the trick ?
It will, but I would rather get a never opened device, besides, a motherboard will not be cheap