Hi guys. I do not even know if this is doable.
I have no problems with my EFS folder, i have backed it up in a safe place
But i see alot of people here with efs problems so i am throwing this for the technically knowledgeable.
Is there a way to make a general EFS folder with no personal and device specific data. What i mean is to have an EFS folder for every user to download and that user to download it and to edit it by injecting his broken device IMEI and other potentially required data such as the Serial Number and others.
P.S: this is just an idea. If this is in the wrong place and/or brakes any rules (which i doubt), then Mods please excuse me and delete the thread.
I just hope that people who did not backup their EFS folder find a solution by this great community.
Cheers guys!
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at a guess Samsung has a tool of some similar nature for when they do repairs. Would certainly be very useful
mariosraptor said:
Hi guys. I do not even know if this is doable.
I have no problems with my EFS folder, i have backed it up in a safe place
But i see alot of people here with efs problems so i am throwing this for the technically knowledgeable.
Is there a way to make a general EFS folder with no personal and device specific data. What i mean is to have an EFS folder for every user to download and that user to download it and to edit it by injecting his broken device IMEI and other potentially required data such as the Serial Number and others.
P.S: this is just an idea. If this is in the wrong place and/or brakes any rules (which i doubt), then Mods please excuse me and delete the thread.
I just hope that people who did not backup their EFS folder find a solution by this great community.
Cheers guys!
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Just back up the efs folder to ext sd card and restore when needed. Viola job done. Better still keep the backup off the phone altogether so it's not corrupted or wiped inadvertently while flashing new and exotic Roms
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alchopop said:
Just back up the efs folder to ext sd card and restore when needed. Viola job done. Better still keep the backup off the phone altogether so it's not corrupted or wiped inadvertently while flashing new and exotic Roms
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I really hope that you understood what i wrote in first place. Re-read it please. Thank you!
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It's a good idea, but couldn't people who use stolen phones just change their imei and get the phone functioning again?
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kofiaa said:
It's a good idea, but couldn't people who use stolen phones just change their imei and get the phone functioning again?
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I like this thread and hope mods don't close this. I agree that this knowledge can be used for both positive and negative purposes, however it doesn't mean that we should not understand how it works.
You can own a gun to protect yourself or to kill someone. Government doesn't stop you from having one. Torrents can be used to share legitimate files and piracy both, doesn't mean it's illegal.
I strongly believe that we should get some advice on this item from knowledgeable devs here.
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I like this thread and hope mods don't close this. I agree that this knowledge can be used for both positive and negative purposes, however it doesn't mean that we should not understand how it works.
You can own a gun to protect yourself or to kill someone. Government doesn't stop you from having one. Torrents can be used to share legitimate files and piracy both, doesn't mean it's illegal.
I strongly believe that we should get some advice on this item from knowledgeable devs here.
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I do agree with you. I just hope there is a way that only the original imei works.
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I guess that this cannot be done! Atleast it was worth the try!
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My new nex 7 will be here tomarrow.would like some tips on best root,firmware and Rom combo.
I have been hacking since the evo and now have a evo LTE now.I like HTC sence setup and am running
Meanroms now.thank for the help.
Hulkanator said:
My new nex 7 will be here tomarrow.would like some tips on best root,firmware and Rom combo.
I have been hacking since the evo and now have a evo LTE now.I like HTC sence setup and am running
Meanroms now.thank for the help.
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Please start reading.. I don't know why you think we should spoon feed you..
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Josepho1997 said:
Well he's considered a n00b, which could be interpreted as a baby, so...
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Sounds.. The only way he's going to learn is by reading it.. If he doesn't the next thread he makes will be named "HALP!! I BRICKED MY 7!"...
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Was looking for some help, I have spent some time reading.I just wanted some help with the best direction
Too go with. Instead I get flamed.I thought we as a community would be better than this.it would be easier just to say
Root with this,use this frimware,this is the Rom too use, and here's some tips. But I guess not.
kilometers4 said:
Sounds.. The only way he's going to learn is by reading it.. If he doesn't the next thread he makes will be named "HALP!! I BRICKED MY 7!"...
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People like you makes someone experience in a area which they don't have knowledge in terrible.
If your logic made sense there wouldn't be school.
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People like you makes someone experience in a area which they don't have knowledge in terrible.
If your logic made sense there wouldn't be school.
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Ok buddy.. All I'm saying is if he took the time he used to make this thread to read stickies, root guides and the q&a section he would be more prepared to mess around with his device with less risk of breaking it.
There is enough good threads with good knowledge that if he spent time in looking would be fine
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Guys Come On... he's a noob. Cut him some slack, even though must of us have common sense to do some homework (research) before posting questions like that doesn't mean we have to bully him. Hulk just do some more research and if you find a topic that you don't understand, then post stating what your not understanding.
no clue
no clue, you have no clues
Read / research / read / research
BTW what's good for me not necessarily will be good for you too.
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Hulkanator said:
My new nex 7 will be here tomarrow.would like some tips on best root,firmware and Rom combo.
I have been hacking since the evo and now have a evo LTE now.I like HTC sence setup and am running
Meanroms now.thank for the help.
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Welcome to the n7 forum, and boy what a welcome...... Unless you are comfortable with sending commands via adb use one of the root kits, they offer more than just rooting.
Not to many roms or mods to choose from, but everybody has that there on taste.
Like offers have said search and read, then ask in those threads if unsure.
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kilometers4 said:
Ok buddy.. All I'm saying is if he took the time he used to make this thread to read stickies, root guides and the q&a section he would be more prepared to mess around with his device with less risk of breaking it.
There is enough good threads with good knowledge that if he spent time in looking would be fine
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When I just got my amaze 4G, I read and followed instructions and still messed up my phone.
Thanks to the member dark nightmare for ‘spoon feeding‘ me step by step and got my phone back to perfection.
That dude is awesome.
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wow, what a messed up welcome. this IS the Q&A section. We all have been new, most of us has messed up, even following directions.
So, Did your N7 arrive yet?
CleanRom is one of my favorites when I feel like running a custom ROM. Im back to 4.2.1 at the moment.
I think WUG's toolkit is pretty easy for a beginner.
If you really want to play though, learn how to use adb. It may be a learning curve for some, but its really easy and fast.
Of course, search is always your friend, but most of us will still be here to help out if you need it!
Enjoy the Nexus, its a blast!
Patience people .he is a virgin !!!!
Welcome to xda Nexus 7 forum and (i guess ) Newbie Target practice Zone.
I think the biggest advice anyone can give you. Is something people do not often say. Before you flash unlock root or change one app on your device. Learn the STEPS TO GO BACK. Make all the necessary backups. Follow all instructions. But only after you understand what they are doing to your device. Read The forums about the different roms . Especially user responses and comments on the different roms.
Most of all Learn your device . Learn recoverys and basic fast-boot and adb..
Backup Backup and know how to use your backup...
NOT TO MENTION BACKUP
again welcome to the fourm and please Backup read re read.. then think before you flash.
Erica Renee ..:silly:
He's right. What's good for some may not be good for others. I'll suggest a few things. Keep in mind these are what I prefer:
Mskips Toolkit. I love it. User friendly and easy to navigate even if you're not familiar with rooting. Offers an all in one option (option 8) that unlocks the bootloader, roots, installs busy box, installs your choice of custom recovery, and will recommend the 3.34 boot loader instead of using the built in supplied by Google. 3.34 keeps root more reliably than others for some. Its compatible with all versions, it will buy you dinner, and kiss you goodnight.
Again, my preference but I've had nothing but success with Mskips work.
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erica_renee said:
Welcome to xda Nexus 7 forum and (i guess ) Newbie Target practice Zone.
I think the biggest advice anyone can give you. Is something people do not often say. Before you flash unlock root or change one app on your device. Learn the STEPS TO GO BACK. Make all the necessary backups. Follow all instructions. But only after you understand what they are doing to your device. Read The forums about the different roms . Especially user responses and comments on the different roms.
Most of all Learn your device . Learn recoverys and basic fast-boot and adb..
Backup Backup and know how to use your backup...
NOT TO MENTION BACKUP
again welcome to the fourm and please Backup read re read.. then think before you flash.
Erica Renee ..:silly:
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+1 this. Most definitely. :good:
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I got my 32gb model, and instantly rooted and got TWRP on it, wiped it, and flashed the loki'd cyanogenmod. However, the internal storage is still telling me I have just under 24gb of space. Is this normal, and is there a solution to it?
Thank you all for any help and answers you have!!! (I swear, I searched the forums and google'd but could not find an answer!)
Nothing you can really do its the way the partitions are set up
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Well...ive said it multiple times in multiple threads...
Debloating does NOT provide more space, our phones bloat are located in the system partition which is unuseable to us. Regardles of whether that partition is filled or empty its size remains the same and unusable... we have to wait for a dev to redo our partition layout which may or may never happen...and im leaning towarss never...at least jot universally as that limits the amount of things that can be included in a rom...especially the tw based roms
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StolenVW said:
Nothing you can really do its the way the partitions are set up
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Pretty much. I wish we would have had at least 11GB free of space instead of 9GB, oh well.
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mg2195 said:
Well...ive said it multiple times in multiple threads...
Debloating does NOT provide more space, our phones bloat are located in the system partition which is unuseable to us. Regardles of whether that partition is filled or empty its size remains the same and unusable... we have to wait for a dev to redo our partition layout which may or may never happen...and im leaning towarss never...at least jot universally as that limits the amount of things that can be included in a rom...especially the tw based roms
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Thank you so very much for that clear and concise answer!! I truly do appreciate it. I now at least understand what is happening and why.
Next question-- is it not possible to repartition ourselves?? If the bootloader were to get unlocked sometime soon, surely that would allow us complete control, including partitioning and formatting drives, or no?
Anyway, thank you very much for the help. (And thank you other posters as well, much appreciated it!)
kL7GtEd said:
Thank you so very much for that clear and concise answer!! I truly do appreciate it. I now at least understand what is happening and why.
Next question-- is it not possible to repartition ourselves?? If the bootloader were to get unlocked sometime soon, surely that would allow us complete control, including partitioning and formatting drives, or no?
Anyway, thank you very much for the help. (And thank you other posters as well, much appreciated it!)
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As far as I know it requires kernel/ramdisk edits edits...so you'd have to know how to compile a kernel...someone correct me if I'm wrong
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As far as I know it requires kernel/ramdisk edits edits...so you'd have to know how to compile a kernel...someone correct me if I'm wrong
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That and you don't want to be messing around with your partition tables. It's a sure way to brick your phone.
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I need help with the whole flashing on my phone so I can get cool stuff... last time I did it I bricked my phone so if you can help thatd be awesome.... my phone is just stabdard rooted... I need the whole menu etc when I do the hard reset thing
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It would help to know what firmware you're on. Then we could point you in the right direction.
wahlmart said:
I need help with the whole flashing on my phone so I can get cool stuff... last time I did it I bricked my phone so if you can help thatd be awesome.... my phone is just stabdard rooted... I need the whole menu etc when I do the hard reset thing
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Read the "pinned" threads in the General and Q & A sections. Make sure you follow the linked posts in those threads for important information you need. After you finish reading them, you should have a good foundation to get you started. Good luck.
This is not a make my phone cool site. If your not willing to put in the time to research your better off stock
Wayne Tech Nexus
Update your profile so people like me who look can see who you are and what you have.you won't have to post what phone model and base/firmware you have every time.
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Love playing the guessing game, part of it....not!
wahlmart said:
I need help with the whole flashing on my phone so I can get cool stuff... last time I did it I bricked my phone so if you can help thatd be awesome.... my phone is just stabdard rooted... I need the whole menu etc when I do the hard reset thing
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There's plenty of places that you can get started in such as xBeerdroiD's "Ultimate Guide" that you can read to get started. However, as others have stated... posting your phones information such as model, baseband,etc would greatly increase your chance of getting a helpful reply outside of general assumptions.
Been a while since I've gotten into the root game. I'm back into an S4! So what do you guys think are the best apps I should download?? And what do they do?
Thanks in advance!!
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Each app is different as are people's tastes in apps. You will have to decide what you need/want. Best app/ROM threads are not really allowed on XDA. You are required to research and find what you should use.
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pguillory said:
Been a while since I've gotten into the root game. I'm back into an S4! So what do you guys think are the best apps I should download?? And what do they do?
Thanks in advance!!
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Like what was mentioned, be careful not to ask questions with "best mods/tools/apps/elephants/bananas for the <insert phone model here>". Mods won't like it.
However, these two forums should be able to help you:
1. General
2. App Dev
... and Google of course. Good luck.
Oh okay. Thanks alot guys for the positive feedback. I'll take a look.
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If you have to ask this question why did you root in the first place? I ask that in all seriousness. You're risking bricking your device by rooting if you mess something up, why would you take that risk if you're not sure what root does.
pguillory -
The question you should ask is "Do I need root and what would I use it for?"
My easy first answer:
Titanium Backup.
ES File Explorer
(BTW, there really is very little risk bricking it if you use the easy method. Search forum for the thread.)
Hello all I took the chance of buying a super fake galaxy s5 and now I can't find this type of battery anywhere can someone please tell me what type of battery is this where it can be found... And why in the bloody hell would someone make a battery like this
P.s. if you don't know anything try to refrain from leaving senseless comments as to not clog up this post. All I'm asking for is a point in the right direction I've done checked google YouTube and a bunch of of other browser's and search engines and nothing otherwise I would not have wasted everyone's time with this post thank you and please no flaming
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[email protected] said:
Hello all I took the chance of buying a super fake galaxy s5 and now I can't find this type of battery anywhere can someone please tell me what type of battery is this where it can be found... And why in the bloody hell would someone make a battery like this
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Please post your question in another non-S5 forum, as this question is not related to a Galaxy S5 or just Google it. Good luck
gee2012 said:
Please post your question on another non-S5 forum, as this question is not related to a Galaxy S5 or just Google it. Good luck
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Why is this non related to a s5 subject when this is clearly about an s5 phone. I posted in the right section out of the way of everything that's important. Trust me over been googleing youtubing and any other "ing" u can think of
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gee2012 said:
Please post your question in another non-S5 forum, as this question is not related to a Galaxy S5 or just Google it. Good luck
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And for you to report my post for no reason is wrong I will be filing a complaint against you
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[email protected] said:
And for you to report my post for no reason is wrong I will be filing a complaint against you
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Oke do what you have to do, i just reported this thread. It is not related to the S5 as you have a cloned/fake device that only looks like a S5 a bit. Might as well have posted this question on the M8 or G3 forum.
Please no PM`s, post everything you have to say here. I did help you, use Google to find more info about your question or contact the vendor (if they even reply that is) or manufacturer.
EDIT: uncalled for
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No, he's right. We should not support fake devices here as that would give an incentive to buy more of them and to make them.
If, in the end, you wasted your money learn from it and don't buy fakes.
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EDIT: uncalled for
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Its not personal towards you, anyway hope you can find a battery for your phone but probably it will be very hard to find an original one.
russ18uk said:
No, he's right. We should not support fake devices here as that would give an incentive to buy more of them and to make them.
If, in the end, you wasted your money learn from it and don't buy fakes.
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I understand your point of view but ive never seen anything like this and Just wanted to gain a little knowledge,and wanted to know (if anyone had seen anything like this and could possibly explain it to me) from genius reputable sources that I can only get from here. I apologize if this thread got anyone mad. I do not support secondhand,fake,nor bootlegging in any way,...especially when it comes to my electronics. I didn't notice until it was to late and have now encountered a minor situation I know one of the genius' here can shed situation on. I don't want to upset any one just asking for help please forgive me all and do what you must to this post
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gee2012 said:
Its not personal towards you, anyway hope you can find a battery for your phone but probably it will be very hard to find an original one.
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Forgive me I apologize
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[email protected] said:
Forgive me I apologize
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Oke, lets move on and sin no more
I now ask that this post either get modded to "what not to do" our deleted all together
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Glad everyone worked this out
In the future, model numbers for devices that do not have their own forum should have questions posted in Android Q&A
As requested
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