Hi guys
I've looked all over the internet on how to restore the IMEI and I don't seem to be having any luck. At the moment the IMEI under the Android system shows as '0' I and I want to restore it to the proper code that's printed on the inside of the phone and outside of the packaging box. I initially made a NANDROID backup using TWRP but no EFS partition that other phones use was backed up, so I have no idea how I can restore the IMEI information. I'm trying to install Cyanogenmod 13 but I'm disappointed that the incorrect IMEI is showing. I have even restored the entire TWRP backup and the IMEI is still showing as '0'.
Can some help me out here please.
Many thanks
Will
I just flashed CM13 and IMEI came back, but the phone works only in 2G now
(I have xt1079)
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I'm still with my broken SGS3 mini (GT-i8190) using it only for computer. I cannot make any call or something like that, so the internal signal doesn't work.
My phone broke about a year ago (IMEI null, not generic; Serial Number modificated; unknown baseband). This happended when I tried to flash the thirth time the ENOX ROM, and a couple of days after the phone begun to run slower, and 4 hours after (during the same day) the phone have frozen and didn't boot anymore.
Then I tried to flash (stocks ROM, stocks ROM with root, CM, Carbon ROM, etc...) and I cannot regenerate or recover the IMEI/SN/Baseband.
I have not any box to try to fix my phone, and I cannot buy one (a lot of money for me just now).
I thought that if it possible a thing, I would like to test but I don't know if it's possible.
I was thinking in take a entire EFS folder from other device SGS3 mini (same model, no L/N) and try to edit the files that contains the IMEI information and this thinks with hexadecimal editor. It would be possible? Or it's stupid try to do this? I don't know... **** (sorry).
CrashOverride93 said:
I'm still with my broken SGS3 mini (GT-i8190) using it only for computer. I cannot make any call or something like that, so the internal signal doesn't work.
My phone broke about a year ago (IMEI null, not generic; Serial Number modificated; unknown baseband). This happended when I tried to flash the thirth time the ENOX ROM, and a couple of days after the phone begun to run slower, and 4 hours after (during the same day) the phone have frozen and didn't boot anymore.
Then I tried to flash (stocks ROM, stocks ROM with root, CM, Carbon ROM, etc...) and I cannot regenerate or recover the IMEI/SN/Baseband.
I have not any box to try to fix my phone, and I cannot buy one (a lot of money for me just now).
I thought that if it possible a thing, I would like to test but I don't know if it's possible.
I was thinking in take a entire EFS folder from other device SGS3 mini (same model, no L/N) and try to edit the files that contains the IMEI information and this thinks with hexadecimal editor. It would be possible? Or it's stupid try to do this? I don't know... **** (sorry).
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Yes your EFS is broken. EFS is a partition and not just a folder You can backup a EFS from a another s3 mini and restore it to your one but you will get signal problems example WiFi because same MAC address) and the other s3 mini too. You should know the IMEI number is NOT saved in EFS partition, the real IMEI is saved in a hidden partition so it means you didn't lose your IMEI. But your IMEI security key code (it's saved in /efs>imei) is gone and it means you will never get access to your IMEI number again.
xXPR0T0TYPEXx said:
Yes your EFS is broken. EFS is a partition and not just a folder You can backup a EFS from a another s3 mini and restore it to your one but you will get signal problems example WiFi because same MAC address) and the other s3 mini too. You should know the IMEI number is NOT saved in EFS partition, the real IMEI is saved in a hidden partition so it means you didn't lose your IMEI. But your IMEI security key code (it's saved in /efs>imei) is gone and it means you will never get access to your IMEI number again.
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Thanks for all...
Imei is probably stored in CSPSA partition which is mmcblk0p9. I can see my serialnr in there and referees to modemfs, but the rest is encrypted.
I started to look at this a bit closer today to see if I can find out how this all is put together.(efs/modemfs/CSPSA).
tys0n said:
Imei is probably stored in CSPSA partition which is mmcblk0p9. I can see my serialnr in there and referees to modemfs, but the rest is encrypted.
I started to look at this a bit closer today to see if I can find out how this all is put together.(efs/modemfs/CSPSA).
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Please I need help!!!! I say what happended here... Could yo help me?
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Hello everybody!
After restoring with TWRP a backup of MIUI by xiaomi.eu 8.1.3.0 (MAACNDI) stable, the phone shows baseband version unknown and No SIM card message, though the SIM works perfectly fine in other phones. Also, when dialing *#06# it shows correct MEID and both IMEIs, while in settings > about phone > Status > IMEI information it shows the right MEID and IMEIs, but it shows Unknown under IMEI SV (Slot1) and IMEI SV (Slot2).
I've already tried restoring older back-ups, fastboot flashing to global rom, wiping dalvik and cache, multiple reboots. I've run out of ideas. Any ideas about how to get the baseband and the GSM function back?
Also I don't have a back-up phone and I am kind of desperate. Please Help! Thanks!
You didn't back up efs partition with twrp? You should try this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-5/how-to/xiaomi-mi5-efs-backup-restore-methods-t3432730/page8
I have a TWRP backup of the efs, but after restoring it, there is no change. Actually I think the backup is corupted and it is the culprit that broke my phone, cause when I restored the backup I accidentaly restored the efs too and after that the sim isn't recognized. I tried following the above tutorial, but I'm facing a problem with QPST cause I cannot restore the modified qcn file. It gives me the following error "Received an invalid command from the phone" and the status "Memory Restore Failed!". I don't know what to try next...
For those having the same problem after an efs restore in TWRP this is THE SOLUTION:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/how-to/fix-empty-imei-unknown-baseband-sim-t3480781
THANKS for your answer!
With which version of twrp did you back up efs partition?
The problem was generated by a bug of the TWRP recovery (seems the 3.0.2.0 version, which I used for backup and restore was the one with problems). I think the bug was fixed in later versions, so you should use the latest version to avoid the problem.
My phone is working flawlessly again.
Details about the bug that causes the problem can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68500121&postcount=64
Cheers!
Ok Thanks i already installed last twrp and back up efs, i just wanted to be sure about this as i didn't want to go all through this process if i have any trouble
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-5/how-to/xiaomi-mi5-efs-backup-restore-methods-t3432730
It works for me
hiepthong said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-5/how-to/xiaomi-mi5-efs-backup-restore-methods-t3432730
It works for me
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thanks, it helped to me too
hello friends
im upgrade to oreo 8.1.1, now rollback to 7.1.1 stock.
i loss my imei no (no network) IEMI show to 0
help me friends
PrafulP143 said:
hello friends
im upgrade to oreo 8.1.1, now rollback to 7.1.1 stock.
i loss my imei no (no network) IEMI show to 0
help me friends
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You have EFS and Persist backup?
no
but it show in TWRP backup option
PrafulP143 said:
but it show in TWRP backup option
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If you have a backup of your EFS partition in TWRP, restore it and that should fix it. If you do not, you may not have a way to get it back. I lost the IMEI on one of my G5S+ devices and didn't have a backup. I created a backup and then copied the persists from a G5 to the TWRP EFS backup folder and then did a restore from TWRP. This worked, however, I notice this device has a lot of issues with holding a reliable GPS signal.
It was my only option to get IMEA back but you might read this thread as a warning.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g5s-plus/how-to/psa-flash-devices-persist-imei-loss-t3828575
Hello
I recently lost my s10 and now got my hands on a new one (exact same model)
I thought i was smart and restored a TWRP backup from the lost phone on the new one
I guess the mistake was that there was also the efs partition included in the backup
The rom (newest beyond) works without problems but the sim card is not recognized and baseband and IMEI both show unknown
so i flashed the original samsung firmware with odin but even then i have baseband and IMEI unknown
Did i just screw my new s10 or does anyone have an idea?
any help much appreciated
Anyone has an idea what I could try?
Or did I really kill my phone for good
My guess is that you may have wiped out the new phone specifics, such as IMEI and other things. I'm not sure if you can recover that in some way, or if you need to just find a way to get your old IMEI back. I would probably try to restore my old IMEI if I can (see if you can identify the old one from your carrier's website or something, for example).
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My guess is that you may have wiped out the new phone specifics, such as IMEI and other things. I'm not sure if you can recover that in some way, or if you need to just find a way to get your old IMEI back. I would probably try to restore my old IMEI if I can (see if you can identify the old one from your carrier's website or something, for example).
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I know the original imei, it's printed on the phone but how could i flash that to my phone? Seems to be impossible
There are ways, but they are not allowed to be discussed here on XDA. I've seen Youtube videos that cover it as well.
imei went to zeros . was fixed online with a new imei. Since then i updated rom and have no signal. I'd like my original imei back or at least fixed again. Had enough of chasing fake apps with passwords and viruses. Any help appreciated. Thanks.
robuk71 said:
imei went to zeros . was fixed online with a new imei. Since then i updated rom and have no signal. I'd like my original imei back or at least fixed again. Had enough of chasing fake apps with passwords and viruses. Any help appreciated. Thanks.
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go to repair shop dude
[GUIDE] Not registered on network fix - EFS failed to mount - NO IMEI or Zero IMEI
Today i got an issue for my N960F after flashing a custom ROM. I'm not sure till now what've gone wrong, but after rebooting my device i faced an issue that my SIM card can not register on network. Cellular network signal is full, but can not...
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If you have TWRP and a backup you have done via TWRP just do a Restore in TWRP but only restore the EFS - ODM and ODM Image partitions only. That will restore your IMEI.
My note 9 had all zeroes and I could not use it for over 9 months (purchased a replacement). Found an old TWRP backup while cleaning out my PC and this fixed it straight away.
Always do a TWRP backup and ensure you keep a copy of it off your phone.