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EFS Partition Backup [All G Flex Variants]

LG G Flex EFS Backup Zip
Background
The G Flex has no built in EFS backup partitions. EFS contains things like your MEID or IMEI... your data profiles.. radio settings. The EFS cannot be replaced... it is unique to your phone only... backing up your OWN EFS is highly recommended.
I have added EFS backup to the IOroot scripts so that everyone that roots will have a copy of their EFS partitions on the computer you run IOroot from. Regardless, this current thread will still be a good "heads up" and an alternative for those who insist on using other shady root methods or for those who just want another way to back things up.
I made a similar thread for both the LG Optimus G and LG G2... for reference the G2 thread can be found HERE.​Backing up EFS
Root is required!
In TWRP/CWM, flash the LG_G_Flex_Backup_EFS.zip attached in this thread. LG_G_Flex_Backup_EFS.zip is a flashable zip which creates a new flashable zip containing a backup of your EFS partitions and is saved in /sdcard/EFS_Backup/.
To manually backup EFS partitions without the zip you can use the commands below while in ADB shell. You can do this while booted in the rom or in custom recovery. If backing up EFS while booted in the rom I suggest placing the device into airplane mode first. And remember, root is required.
Code:
adb shell
su
dd if=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/modemst1 of=/sdcard/modemst1.img
dd if=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/modemst2 of=/sdcard/modemst2.img
Backup your efsbackupflashable.zip or loose partitions somewhere else besides your internal SD!!!
Email.. "cloud".. PC..
Restoring EFS
To restore your original EFS just boot into custom recovery and flash the efsbackupflashable.zip in your /sdcard/EFS_Backup folder.
To manually restore EFS img files run the commands below using ADB shell while in recovery or booted up with airplane mode on...
Be sure to place .img files on the root of your /sdcard/(internal storage)..
Code:
adb shell
su
dd if=/sdcard/modemst1.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/modemst1
dd if=/sdcard/modemst2.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/modemst2

Curious as to why they didnt partition it the same as the lg g2

antawnm26 said:
Curious as to why they didnt partition it the same as the lg g2
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@autoprime is this the stock backup? Does this work on all variants of the Flex? The process of creating the back up. I assume it will.

antawnm26 said:
Curious as to why they didnt partition it the same as the lg g2
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not sure what you mean? both the G2 and the G Flex have partitions modemst1 and modemst2 for their EFS.
Techinstein said:
@autoprime is this the stock backup? Does this work on all variants of the Flex? The process of creating the back up. I assume it will.
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EFS is static across all roms.. there is no "stock." It is key to backup EFS ASAP before any corruption can take place.
And no assuming needed... it states it in the title of the thread that it supports all variants. Reading is paramount.

autoprime said:
not sure what you mean? both the G2 and the G Flex have partitions modemst1 and modemst2 for their EFS.
EFS is static across all roms.. there is no "stock." It is key to backup EFS ASAP before any corruption can take place.
And no assuming needed... it states it in the title of the thread that it supports all variants. Reading is paramount.
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Thanks well do as soon as it arrives in mail. >.-

So by using the code you put in OP under "Restoring" is what I would use to restore the efs that was backed up from root process?

work on the F320K LG G2??

moro30 said:
work on the F320K LG G2??
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Link up top to G2
Sent from my LG-LS995 using xda app-developers app

Can I manually restore EFS img files using ADB shell when Flex is in Qhsusb_bulk mode!??
I have modemst1.img and modemst2.img files...
Seems that it's not quite easy to solve freaking Qhsusb_bulk mode from this thread
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582142
when Ubuntu doesn't recognize connected device at all !!

Triad79 said:
Can I manually restore EFS img files using ADB shell when Flex is in Qhsusb_bulk mode!??
I have modemst1.img and modemst2.img files...
Seems that it's not quite easy to solve freaking Qhsusb_bulk mode from this thread
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582142
when Ubuntu doesn't recognize connected device at all !!
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hi, i have same problem. My D958 in Qhsusb_bulk mode how can i solve flash rom ?? anybody have information for this problem, i tried kdz updater and lgflash tool but i didnt solve yet

trent-77 said:
hi, i have same problem. My D958 in Qhsusb_bulk mode how can i solve flash rom ?? anybody have information for this problem, i tried kdz updater and lgflash tool but i didnt solve yet
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I had a rooted D959 that was stuck in download mode and would not for the sake of it take the proper kdz file and would stop at 45-49% when updating and never fully flash. I tried everything and ended up calling LG as a last resort and told them something happened during an OTA update and the phone would not start. Luckily they repaired it for me under warranty and I wasn't charged anything. The paperwork sent with the phone stated they replaced a memory module. May work for you. They also asked for the receipt to be shipped back with the phone but since I bought the phone used on EBay I didn't include one in the box and they still fixed it. Guess they know the phone is under a year old so they no need to know the exact purchase date for the year warranty. I was extremely lucky and jumped around like a little kid when I seen the warranty status website show the phone was fixed and being sent back at no charge, don't know if anybody else will be so lucky.
You may be in a better boat to get it fixed free as yours isn't saying saying ROOT like mine did in download mode. If you can't solve it yourself worth a last resort!

Can some one tell in detail how ro manually backup? What to do with these files?

How can I restore or fix a corrupted efs partition? Was told the efs partition being corrupted is the reason radio isn't working.

Plz HELp UNKNOWN BASEBAND, NO IMEI and no network. No EFS backup taken.

Guys my brdr has flashed android N DP2 and now cannot access sim card.
it is showing unknown baseband and No IMEI number.
possibly lost efs partition
is there a way to fix the same without any prior EFS backup??
if not can he restore the EFS partition of someone else???
any help will be highly appreciated.. Thanx
Edit.. The phone had to be RMA'D so guys please always take the backup of efs partition and store it some where in yr pc and cloud to be safe

cutmylifein2 said:
Guys my brdr has flashed android N DP2 and now cannot access sim card.
it is showing unknown baseband and No IMEI number.
possibly lost efs partition
is there a way to fix the same without any prior EFS backup??
if not can he restore the EFS partition of someone else???
PLZZZ HELPP.. ITs a new phone and a costly one which we cant afford... any help will be highly appreiciated
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first try reflashing, if that doesnt work, grab a n6 factory image and flash that.

RatchetPanda said:
After you learn to not let your brother screw with your phone, take an English class. I don't understand the word 'PLZZZ'.
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simms22 said:
first try reflashing, if that doesnt work, grab a n6 factory image and flash that.
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I tried re flashing dp2
Followed by flashing factory images of marshmallow
Followed by persist fix from this link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/guide-to-fix-persist-partition-t2821576
But still no result... The phone has just gone out of warranty and cant be given for RMA..
Can efs backup of someone else be flashed as I have seen the same somewhere in Samsung galaxy forums

cutmylifein2 said:
I tried re flashing dp2
Followed by flashing factory images of marshmallow
Followed by persist fix from this link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/guide-to-fix-persist-partition-t2821576
But still no result... The phone has just gone out of warranty and cant be given for RMA..
Can efs backup of someone else be flashed as I have seen the same somewhere in Samsung galaxy forums
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honestly, no idea. sorry
BTW, why cant it be rma'd?

simms22 said:
honestly, no idea. sorry
BTW, why cant it be rma'd?
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My bad it can be RMAd and I did the same today and it got repaired.. Thanx

cutmylifein2 said:
My bad it can be RMAd and I did the same today and it got repaired.. Thanx
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glad you got it fixed :victory:

Massive thread cleaning.....Dare I say "If you dont have something nice to say....Dont say anything at all? Come on folks, lets remember to be productive and try and help other users. No need to troll or engage trolls.
Keep it clean, one and only warning

I have the same problem. Unknown IMEI and baseband.
Even I have the same problem. No sim no service error because of unknown baseband and IMEI. Could you please let me know the detailed steps how you fixed it.

Kdash_88 said:
Even I have the same problem. No sim no service error because of unknown baseband and IMEI. Could you please let me know the detailed steps how you fixed it.
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The OP got his phone fixed by the guarantee. I would suggest to flash stock firmware from Google's download pages. Get it back to stock and see if the problem persists.

How does the efs get deleted ?

mikeprius said:
How does the efs get deleted ?
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I had an LG G2 that it happened to. Something must have went wrong during the flash. Just happened. Nothing I did wrong, just happened. Started backing up EFS after that. Backed it up during initial flash of N6, save it to Gdrive. Haven't worried about EFS since.

[SUSPENDED] fix volte issue in your moto g5s plus

i am sorry if this method did anything wrong with your device, but i already mentioned that this tweak worked for me and i would not be responsible for anyone else.

muklshakya123 said:
Now You Can Easily Fix Broken VoLTE, Follow All The Steps Carefully And Voilla You Are Done With Your Job
STEPS :-
1. Your Device Must Have Bootloader Unlocked With TWRP Installed.
2. Download Persist.zip From Attachments.
3. Put Extracted File In TWRP/Backups/XXXXX/XXXX Folder.
4. Go To TWRP And Restore Persist Backup.
5. Reboot And Check If VoLTE Works Fine Now.
P.S :- This Guide Is Personally Tested By Me On My Moto G5S Plus XT1804 (Still I Am Not Responsible If Anything Goes Wrong, Just Follow The Steps Carefully)
Credits
@akshu2697 For Persist Backup
Me For Testing On XT1804
HIT THANKS IF IT HELPED
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Good work bro,share this method to as many people as possible to help them all

This worked for my xt1805 that had no LTE after installing a custom ROM then restoring stock. Had no IMEI at first and installing a new custom ROM fixed that, but tried everything including deleting the modem environment partition (e.g. here) but only this persist solution would restore the LTE.
Many thanks!

Can anyone help me and elaborate how to restore the persist file?
EDIT: I used older TWRP, I flashed newer one and I got it. Thanks.

Will this work on an XT1803?

@lynxblaine yes it'll work

Hi,
I restored this extracted file using TWRP and now my IMEI is 0.
Here are the steps I did to get back my IMEI. none of these worked. Please advice.
1. Locked bootloader and went back to stock ROM (version NPSS26.116-61-5 with march update)
2. Did erase of modemst1 &t2 with out any success
3. Flashed just Non-Hlos and Fsg and DSP only.
4. Flashed various ROMS like Pixel experience, Validus, Resurrection Remix, franken ROM. Didn't even get 3G after this.
None of this seem to restore my imei.
But when I did fastboot getvar all I am able to see one IMEI of 15 digits.. So I don't think I bricked my phone.

You should try the restore method in this section of forums for your imei it worked flawlessly for me.

muklshakya123 said:
Now You Can Easily Fix Broken VoLTE, Follow All The Steps Carefully And Voilla You Are Done With Your Job
STEPS :-
1. Your Device Must Have Bootloader Unlocked With TWRP Installed.
2. Download Persist.zip From Attachments.
3. Put Extracted File In TWRP/Backups/XXXXX/XXXX Folder.
4. Go To TWRP And Restore Persist Backup.
5. Reboot And Check If VoLTE Works Fine Now.
For Those Who Are Facing Green Cam Issue
Download persist_fix.zip And Restore Persist Only (Don't Restore EFS This Time)
P.S :- This Guide Is Personally Tested By Me On My Moto G5S Plus XT1804 (Still I Am Not Responsible If Anything Goes Wrong, Just Follow The Steps Carefully)
Credits
@akshu2697 For Persist Backup
Me For Testing On XT1804
HIT THANKS IF IT HELPED
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flashed from your persist fix zip... imei went 0, and now i can't fix it. Kindly share your efs backup or provide any help if you can...

@caballerobhanu first restore your imei following the guide mentioned in another thread in this section and after that follow my guide. And most importantly follow all these steps on latest march stock rom

muklshakya123 said:
@caballerobhanu first restore your imei following the guide mentioned in another thread in this section and after that follow my guide. And most importantly follow all these steps on latest march stock rom
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hey, i tried to restore it, but no matter what i do, i am not able to recover it.

caballerobhanu said:
hey, i tried to restore it, but no matter what i do, i am not able to recover it.
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Same for me as well. I tried each and every rom but still no IMEI. No EFS backup available as well:crying::crying:

sreekanthdb said:
Same for me as well. I tried each and every rom but still no IMEI. No EFS backup available as well:crying::crying:
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U have to restore these on stock rom bro
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sreekanthdb said:
Same for me as well. I tried each and every rom but still no IMEI. No EFS backup available as well:crying::crying:
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For imei flash validus then rebopt Erase modemst1 modemst2... Or flash rr

s.k.rajput said:
U have to restore these on stock rom bro
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For imei flash validus then rebopt Erase modemst1 modemst2... Or flash rr
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Did that as well. Flashed Validus Rom, Pixel Experience, Resurrection Remix, AOSP Extended Rom and Franken ROM. No success on any of the roms.
PS: I went to Moto service center today and asked them if they will restore software. They said for unlocked bootloaders they'll not do it.. :crying: Guess I need to wait till OREO is officially released.

sreekanthdb said:
Did that as well. Flashed Validus Rom, Pixel Experience, Resurrection Remix, AOSP Extended Rom and Franken ROM. No success on any of the roms.
PS: I went to Moto service center today and asked them if they will restore software. They said for unlocked bootloaders they'll not do it.. :crying: Guess I need to wait till OREO is officially released.
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Flash validus/rr boot... Then reboot to Bootloader... Islf imei is still null... Then do erade modemst1 modemst2 commands

s.k.rajput said:
Flash validus/rr boot... Then reboot to Bootloader... Islf imei is still null... Then do erade modemst1 modemst2 commands
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Done that. I flashed all the above mentioned roms and after boot there's no IMEI. so I erased modemst1 & t2. but not working

s.k.rajput said:
Flash validus/rr boot... Then reboot to Bootloader... Islf imei is still null... Then do erade modemst1 modemst2 commands
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thing is signal is there, 4g is there, data can be used, but imei = 0.

caballerobhanu said:
thing is signal is there, 4g is there, data can be used, but imei = 0.
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That's strange... As usually signal wont come if imei is null

s.k.rajput said:
That's strange... As usually signal wont come if imei is null
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Yeah, I tried RR vali aex, nothing was happening so I reverted to stock and locked the bootloader and submitted it to service center , they might be able to do something here. But they said your phone was rooted and we can't help you here. We can replace PCB which will cost you around 9-10k... So will go back tomorrow to collect.
Then will try something else.

caballerobhanu said:
Yeah, I tried RR vali aex, nothing was happening so I reverted to stock and locked the bootloader and submitted it to service center , they might be able to do something here. But they said your phone was rooted and we can't help you here. We can replace PCB which will cost you around 9-10k... So will go back tomorrow to collect.
Then will try something else.
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U lost imei & locked bootloader y tho?? Some peeps who did the same thing are unable to get unlock code from Moto... U need to contact them via social media to get if u dont get the code from official site... Also u cant be able to use data or ur device will shows signals if u have imei lost

I need help with IMEI 0

Hello xda members I come to ask for help to fix the IMEI 0 with my moto g6 xt1925 cell phone, I have flashed the rom I am android 8 and 9 but it is still the same, someone will have the EFS files? since I also noticed that I can't find that folder

shawgluz said:
Hello xda members I come to ask for help to fix the IMEI 0 with my moto g6 xt1925 cell phone, I have flashed the rom I am android 8 and 9 but it is still the same, someone will have the EFS files? since I also noticed that I can't find that folder
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You can't take someone else's files to get your IMEI back.
If you could explain more detailed what you've done, then it might be helpful for others to find a solution.
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Have a look here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5-plus/how-to/fix-persist-resolve-imei0-explanation-t3825147/
Although this example is for Moto G5 it's nearly the same for G6.

WoKoschekk said:
You can't take someone else's files to get your IMEI back.
If you could explain more detailed what you've done, then it might be helpful for others to find a solution.
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Have a look here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5-plus/how-to/fix-persist-resolve-imei0-explanation-t3825147/
Although this example is for Moto G5 it's nearly the same for G6.
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My problem is that I have IMEI 0, what happens is that I flash the android rom 8 to 9, then I wanted to try the pixel experience rom but when I return to android 9 because I don't like its excessive battery usage I realize that I don't count With a signal to what I look at and I do not have my IMEI number, it is at 0, it looked for things to solve but it did not find anything, I cannot find my EFS folder or where the IMEI is, I wanted someone else's file to be able to put my imei again modifying the file and thus return but I don't know, I can't find anything

shawgluz said:
My problem is that I have IMEI 0, what happens is that I flash the android rom 8 to 9, then I wanted to try the pixel experience rom but when I return to android 9 because I don't like its excessive battery usage I realize that I don't count With a signal to what I look at and I do not have my IMEI number, it is at 0, it looked for things to solve but it did not find anything, I cannot find my EFS folder or where the IMEI is, I wanted someone else's file to be able to put my imei again modifying the file and thus return but I don't know, I can't find anything
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You can't modify this file!! That's not a text file like "this is your IMEI 123456789"

shawgluz said:
My problem is that I have IMEI 0, what happens is that I flash the android rom 8 to 9, then I wanted to try the pixel experience rom but when I return to android 9 because I don't like its excessive battery usage I realize that I don't count With a signal to what I look at and I do not have my IMEI number, it is at 0, it looked for things to solve but it did not find anything, I cannot find my EFS folder or where the IMEI is, I wanted someone else's file to be able to put my imei again modifying the file and thus return but I don't know, I can't find anything
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Your IMEI files are in /persist/rfs/msm/mpss/dhob.bin + shob.bin
EFS1=modemst1
EFS2=modemst2
That's a usual problem when downgrading your ROM and the reason why it is not recommended!!
Make sure you are running Android 9 and the mentioned files are available. You need also the NON-HLOS.bin from your stock firmware. Boot into fastboot mode and type
Code:
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot reboot

WoKoschekk said:
You can't modify this file!! That's not a text file like "this is your IMEI 123456789"
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He had watched a video which he modified as well, edited it as text and at the time of restarting the imei it was changed, so it is not possible? since my imei is at 0 but my cell information shows that the base band is correct

WoKoschekk said:
Your IMEI files are in /persist/rfs/msm/mpss/dhob.bin + shob.bin
EFS1=modemst1
EFS2=modemst2
That's a usual problem when downgrading your ROM and the reason why it is not recommended!!
Make sure you are running Android 9 and the mentioned files are available. You need also the NON-HLOS.bin from your stock firmware. Boot into fastboot mode and type
Code:
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot reboot
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Will my files be deleted? osea session of whatsapp and others?
How do I know what my stock version is? Since at this moment I have the recent version granted by Rescue and Smart Assistant, I have a security patch April 2020

WoKoschekk said:
Your IMEI files are in /persist/rfs/msm/mpss/dhob.bin + shob.bin
EFS1=modemst1
EFS2=modemst2
That's a usual problem when downgrading your ROM and the reason why it is not recommended!!
Make sure you are running Android 9 and the mentioned files are available. You need also the NON-HLOS.bin from your stock firmware. Boot into fastboot mode and type
Code:
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot reboot
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I tried but I still com imei 0 :/

shawgluz said:
I tried but I still com imei 0 :/
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Do you still have these files?
/persist/rfs/msm/mpss/dhob.bin
/persist/rfs/msm/mpss/shob.bin

WoKoschekk said:
Do you still have these files?
/persist/rfs/msm/mpss/dhob.bin
/persist/rfs/msm/mpss/shob.bin
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Yep, look

shawgluz said:
Yep, look
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Flash the stock firmware and then everything shoud be fine.

WoKoschekk said:
Flash the stock firmware and then everything shoud be fine.
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I already did it, I put these versions
ALI_OPSS27.104-92-4-5-1_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.info
ALI_PPSS29.55-37-7-6_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.info
ALI_PPSS29.55-37-7-10_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-XT1925-5_CFC.info
ALI_PPSS29.55-37-7-6_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.info
And it doesn't fix :/

shawgluz said:
I already did it, I put these versions
ALI_OPSS27.104-92-4-5-1_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.info
ALI_PPSS29.55-37-7-6_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.info
ALI_PPSS29.55-37-7-10_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-XT1925-5_CFC.info
ALI_PPSS29.55-37-7-6_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.info
And it doesn't fix :/
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/update-moto-lenovo-moto-smart-assistant-t3951714/
Download and install this tool. Boot into fastboot, choose the rescue option for fastboot mode and let the tool flash the right firmware for your phone.

WoKoschekk said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/update-moto-lenovo-moto-smart-assistant-t3951714/
Download and install this tool. Boot into fastboot, choose the rescue option for fastboot mode and let the tool flash the right firmware for your phone.
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I tried it and still continue with IMEI 0 :/
I also already used the new version RETAIL that came out (ALI_RETAIL_9.0_PPS29.118-15-11-16_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml) and remain the same: /

shawgluz said:
I tried it and still continue with IMEI 0 :/
I also already used the new version RETAIL that came out (ALI_RETAIL_9.0_PPS29.118-15-11-16_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml) and remain the same: /
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I have got two devices: Moto G6 and Moto G6+
Due to a very dump mistake I killed my dhob.bin and shob.bin files on my G6+ and lost my IMEI forever. That's the reason why I bought the G6.
I know there are a few people here in this forum offering a persist.img for those who ruined their own. As I can see on your screenshot the hob+dhob_report.txt files are a clean sign for flashing someone else's persist.img on your device.
To make matters worse, your shob.bin file was created at May 2016!! The release date was March 2018! I don't think that Motorola developed that device two years before the official release date...
Option 1: You flashed another persist.img to get your IMEI back
Option 2: Your device is a used one and you bought it with a already messed up persist partition.
At the end it doesn't matter, because your IMEI will remain 0.
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Your persist should be this way
https://ibb.co/rMNk4xP

WoKoschekk said:
I have got two devices: Moto G6 and Moto G6+
Due to a very dump mistake I killed my dhob.bin and shob.bin files on my G6+ and lost my IMEI forever. That's the reason why I bought the G6.
I know there are a few people here in this forum offering a persist.img for those who ruined their own. As I can see on your screenshot the hob+dhob_report.txt files are a clean sign for flashing someone else's persist.img on your device.
To make matters worse, your shob.bin file was created at May 2016!! The release date was March 2018! I don't think that Motorola developed that device two years before the official release date...
Option 1: You flashed another persist.img to get your IMEI back
Option 2: Your device is a used one and you bought it with a already messed up persist partition.
At the end it doesn't matter, because your IMEI will remain 0.
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Your persist should be this way
https://ibb.co/rMNk4xP
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Where can I get persist.img? To test, I'll make a copy of the ones I already have in case of doubt. Another thing is that my problem was that I used the rom pixel experience and when I saw that I did not like it, I returned to android 9 stock and there my problem

shawgluz said:
Where can I get persist.img? To test, I'll make a copy of the ones I already have in case of doubt. Another thing is that my problem was that I used the rom pixel experience and when I saw that I did not like it, I returned to android 9 stock and there my problem
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The files shown on your screenshot do not belong to your phone. They belong to another Motorola device. But to get your IMEI back you need your own files. They are unique. These files were created and encrypted by Motorola and there is no chance to recreate them!! In case you haven't got a backup of your own your IMEI is dead, zero, 0, gone. bye bye!

WoKoschekk said:
The files shown on your screenshot do not belong to your phone. They belong to another Motorola device. But to get your IMEI back you need your own files. They are unique. These files were created and encrypted by Motorola and there is no chance to recreate them!! In case you haven't got a backup of your own your IMEI is dead, zero, 0, gone. bye bye!
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Is there no file to do this?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/guide-moto-g4-plus-imei0-issue-t3859068

shawgluz said:
Is there no file to do this?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/guide-moto-g4-plus-imei0-issue-t3859068
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The second sentence:
This method will not work if you have restored other device's persist from some Youtube video or some Internet guide.
Here, you can flash my persist.img from my G6 (XT1925-5, ALI_RETEU_PPSS29.55-37-7-2)
https://mega.nz/file/hzYUDa4T#hAxvNSk4X5orTkUapJ35v3BY09QqIkH_Mq5-hM1IDGM
Have fun! It won't work!

I had this very same problem today after trying out Android 10. How I fixed it was to download the LineageOS 16 and install that over the top of whatever firmware/rom you have on your phone. Then once you've booted properly (Don't do root or anything, just boot the rom) check your IMEI has gone back to normal and if it has then you can flash a stock rom over the top (wipe all partitions as normal).

Question Anyone can help me back up the .qnc file of GT2

Hi all,
I lost my imei while i flash rom.
I need a qnc file to restore my imei. I appreciate if anyone can backup it on your phone and share with me.
Thank you all in advance.
For more information:
- Your phone need be unlocked and rooted before backup.
- Backup progess uses Qfil tool.

ngocdangrby said:
Hi all,
I lost my imei while i flash rom.
I need a qnc file to restore my imei. I appreciate if anyone can backup it on your phone and share with me.
Thank you all in advance.
For more information:
- Your phone need be unlocked and rooted before backup.
- Backup progess uses Qfil tool.
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Sorry to hear about that, kindly join the Telegram community group of this device and let's discuss it there.
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