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[Q] root, flash a rom?

hi there guys...
i've got the new sgs2, what i want to know is, can a rom be installed when its on the memory card... i didnt read about it... or do i always have too use odin ?

Stock rom's through Odin and custom rom's through cwm on flash memory
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ah, so its like on acer, can but the custom rom on the root of the memory card and select it trought cwm recovery...?
thanks...

Check your rom version first before flash new custom rom or root our device
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i want to root the phone...
so if i rooted it...i easily can put the custom rom on the device storage and enter recovery mode and flash it ?

disc2 said:
i want to root the phone...
so if i rooted it...i easily can put the custom rom on the device storage and enter recovery mode and flash it ?
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YES if you follow the instructions to root with CWM in the dev section Chainfires post and follow instructions for custom rom .
jje

bevore i begin, i saw 2 different rooting procedure..
one is with XWKDD_insecure.tar
the other one with CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEU_KE7-v4.0-CWM4
whats the different... ? the major thing why i wat to root is that i dun want all those **** apps on my phone and the samsung UI

disc2 said:
bevore i begin, i saw 2 different rooting procedure..
one is with XWKDD_insecure.tar
Does that not say no longer used .
the other one with CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEU_KE7-v4.0-CWM4
latest method in in use later upgrades to later firmware versions KF3 KG 2 etc with later CWM .
jje
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Hmmm...
My kernel version is
2.6.35.7-I9100xwke7-cl215725..
Which one do u prefer??
Thanks a lot for ur help.. acer was more easier to rooot..
Sent from my Liquid using XDA App

Ke7 ..
jje

cool... any good rom u suggest..?

Villain rom or Cognition rom for starters .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1124396
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1081368
jje

Cooll.. thx a lot, will Try it.. hope miui is coming soo ... :-D
Have a nice weekend, thanx for ur help..
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I regret having bought a s4

i use prerooted files = http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317105
phil recovery
titanium backup not work it say that it do backup but the list is not updated and it propose again to backup !!!
an other app not work (it cannot retain password !)
i can change nothing in file systeme (systemui.apk or service.apk .....) the consequence is some app like contact, google play ... standby 5 seconds after the opening and u can do nothing u flash entire firmware it stay like it is the only on thing u can do is full reset !!!
I'm disappointed I did not really know what to do, I think the file system is protected!
I tried omega but again as soon as I touch the file system I have the same problem (exple I used crt made ​​for omega and boom! standby!)
i try perseus kernel but not solve my pbm !!!
hope a tweaked bootloader and kernel to solve this ! i have nothing to do with a phone i cannot tweak! so buy a iphone !!!!
please report if u have same issue or if u can help me
thank

kondronaute said:
i use prerooted files = http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317105
phil recovery
titanium backup not work it say that it do backup but the list is not updated and it propose again to backup !!!
an other app not work (it cannot retain password !)
i can change nothing in file systeme (systemui.apk or service.apk .....) the consequence is some app like contact, google play ... standby 5 seconds after the opening and u can do nothing u flash entire firmware it stay like it is the only on thing u can do is full reset !!!
I'm disappointed I did not really know what to do, I think the file system is protected!
I tried omega but again as soon as I touch the file system I have the same problem (exple I used crt made ​​for omega and boom! standby!)
i try perseus kernel but not solve my pbm !!!
hope a tweaked bootloader and kernel to solve this ! i have nothing to do with a phone i cannot tweak! so buy a iphone !!!!
please report if u have same issue or if u can help me
thank
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Well all that u are saying i m able to do on my S4 i9500
Even changing the system files are happing
Can u tell me what exactly u wanna do and also check do u have a proper Root Access

yes i have root i check it with root checker
i u see my signature i I used to change my file system.
I even put a rom prerooted deoxeded and just 3 minit (garrington) = same issue ( i take the systemui and change manisfest.xlm and metainf)...... a lot apll go in standby !!!!

kondronaute said:
yes i have root i check it with root checker
i u see my signature i I used to change my file system.
I even put a rom prerooted deoxeded and just 3 minit (garrington) = same issue ( i take the systemui and change manisfest.xlm and metainf)...... a lot apll go in standby !!!!
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My friend i m not completely able to understand ur issue
But u can follow the below steps to use all that is available
Flash a stock rom and then Reset the device
Root using CF ROOT
Flash /Use Philz recovery
Then flash a modified firmware available and do all that u want every thing will work
There could be multiple way of doing things u have plm with i m giving u easy guide

123hiten said:
My friend i m not completely able to understand ur issue
But u can follow the below steps to use all that is available
Flash a stock rom and then Reset the device
Root using CF ROOT
Flash /Use Philz recovery
Then flash a modified firmware available and do all that u want every thing will work
There could be multiple way of doing things u have plm with i m giving u easy guide
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the only thing i not do is to use cf root (dont want my compter change) so i use prerooted is it that ??? i am using phil recovery !
sincerely after an s2 and an s3 with all mod i do not understand !!! i do not think it hardware coz only some app go in standy just after opening !
really gona mad

kondronaute said:
the only thing i not do is to use cf root (dont want my compter change) so i use prerooted is it that ??? i am using phil recovery !
sincerely after an s2 and an s3 with all mod i do not understand !!! i do not think it hardware coz only some app go in standy just after opening !
really gona mad
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S4 is pretty new in the market and all the mods themes which are cmng to this device is really amazing and trust me something must have gone wrong for which u are facing some issues possibly incase u have done some dirty flashing etc
All that u are willing to use can be done and working just as its suppose to

123hiten said:
S4 is pretty new in the market and all the mods themes which are cmng to this device is really amazing and trust me something must have gone wrong for which u are facing some issues possibly incase u have done some dirty flashing etc
All that u are willing to use can be done and working just as its suppose to
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i think u are right! i not sleep this night trying to solve that
perhaps dirty flashing
do you have a link for an old firmware with pit for repartition all and begin again from zero

kondronaute said:
i think u are right! i not sleep this night trying to solve that
perhaps dirty flashing
do you have a link for an old firmware with pit for repartition all and begin again from zero
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477&highlight=stock+firmware
Use the above link to get the firmware and flash it once u flash the firmware make a complete reset and then move to other process incase any doubt let me know will make sure u have what u are looking for

123hiten said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477&highlight=stock+firmware
Use the above link to get the firmware and flash it once u flash the firmware make a complete reset and then move to other process incase any doubt let me know will make sure u have what u are looking for
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my stock recovery not working
i reset and flash stock with pit and repartition and nothing stock recovery not working !!!
i think my error is i use this tool at the first time to install phil recovery
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...bGwsMSwxLDEsIm5sLmJ2Z2VtZXJ0LmZsYXNoZXIiXQ..4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2266656&highlight=recovery
is there a way to flash recovery without odin i mean prerooted firmware ... after ?

kondronaute said:
my stock recovery not working
i reset and flash stock with pit and repartition and nothing stock recovery not working !!!
i think my error is i use this tool at the first time to install phil recovery
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...bGwsMSwxLDEsIm5sLmJ2Z2VtZXJ0LmZsYXNoZXIiXQ..4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2266656&highlight=recovery
is there a way to flash recovery without odin i mean prerooted firmware ... after ?
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To go to stock recovery
Power Off device unplug
press volume up + home + power till samsung logo and leave u ll haev samsung recovery stock

123hiten said:
To go to stock recovery
Power Off device unplug
press volume up + home + power till samsung logo and leave u ll haev samsung recovery stock
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lol i do that many time but red !!!!
no stock recovery!
btw thank u for your help

i flash pit and original firmware the recovery not workink it gives red cross.
only 3 days with this phone !!!
i'll return it to samsung tomorrow and cross finger !
hope they give me another phone

kondronaute said:
i flash pit and original firmware the recovery not workink it gives red cross.
only 3 days with this phone !!!
i'll return it to samsung tomorrow and cross finger !
hope they give me another phone
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I don't know what to suggest u now but there is something wrong u doing
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda premium
---------- Post added at 11:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:08 PM ----------
If u wanna flash Roms etc
After u flash a stock firmware
1st root the phone using CF ROOT method
2nd flash Philz Recovery
It should work
All this is 5 mins work actually
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda premium

Sorry about your phone
I in no way regret having bought a S4. I swapped it for my old S2 and I haven't had a single problem yet :good:
CF-Root and CWM (Chenglu version) works perfect and so do Titanium Backup.
As far as I know S4 i9505 have been very difficult in the matter of getting proper root and recovery.
In such a case a good advice might be to hold back flashing a bit!
So to be honest to you ... I think you just did something you shouldn't have done and IMO you only have your self to blame!
kondronaute said:
i use prerooted files = http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317105
phil recovery
titanium backup not work it say that it do backup but the list is not updated and it propose again to backup !!!
an other app not work (it cannot retain password !)
i can change nothing in file systeme (systemui.apk or service.apk .....) the consequence is some app like contact, google play ... standby 5 seconds after the opening and u can do nothing u flash entire firmware it stay like it is the only on thing u can do is full reset !!!
I'm disappointed I did not really know what to do, I think the file system is protected!
I tried omega but again as soon as I touch the file system I have the same problem (exple I used crt made ​​for omega and boom! standby!)
i try perseus kernel but not solve my pbm !!!
hope a tweaked bootloader and kernel to solve this ! i have nothing to do with a phone i cannot tweak! so buy a iphone !!!!
please report if u have same issue or if u can help me
thank
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Mittaa said:
Sorry about your phone
I in no way regret having bought a S4. I swapped it for my old S2 and I haven't had a single problem yet :good:
CF-Root and CWM (Chenglu version) works perfect and so do Titanium Backup.
As far as I know S4 i9505 have been very difficult in the matter of getting proper root and recovery.
In such a case a good advice might be to hold back flashing a bit!
So to be honest to you ... I think you just did something you shouldn't have done and IMO you only have your self to blame!
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my phone is an 9500
i think i do 1 error is to use this new flasher to flash phil recovery .
for all other thing i do that with s2 and s3 without any pbm.
a bad move this time i'll give it to SAV and see

CF-AUTO-ROOT is like the greatest and one of the most easiest way to get root, I don't understand why he didn't root it that way?
kondronaute said:
the only thing i not do is to use cf root (dont want my compter change)
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I don't understand what he is saying? computer to change? huh?
I'm very to new to all this (SGS4 is my first smartphone ever) and don't want a bricked phone. Just here to gain more knowledge.
ps To lighten things up a bit, I regret a lot of things as well, like my first 3 wives.:silly: JK

finally no regrets
I do nothing wrong the firmware of S4 is young and very buggy that is the pbm !!!
about recovery i am used with recovery of S2 and S3 the recovery of S4 is ridiculous it's very small you must use a magnifier for read it and after a wipe the droid is red and it's written no data !!!! that's worried me but when i see an untouched S4 i understand !!!
for some app going quickly in standby mode after 2 or 3 flash it's gone i think it's a bad flash the first time, i hope that not come back...
i hope a lot of update a lot of new firmware that's the only thing can solve the multiples bug of youth.
to resume the S4 is really a nice phone

123hiten said:
I don't know what to suggest u now but there is something wrong u doing
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda premium
---------- Post added at 11:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:08 PM ----------
If u wanna flash Roms etc
After u flash a stock firmware
1st root the phone using CF ROOT method
2nd flash Philz Recovery
It should work
All this is 5 mins work actually
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda premium
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you are very kind thanks a lot
as you see i do nothing wrong i redo all as i do and all is now good
for the recovery is the fault of samsung with his riduculous recovery for other's i do not understand myself but solved without doing nothing

can i update firmware without rooting?if yes please teach me

can i update firmware without rooting?if yes please teach me

jebjebs said:
can i update firmware without rooting?if yes please teach me
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hi ,
Yes ,you can update your ROM without root (as long as it is your device stock ROM ).
and you make sure it it is correct ROM for you device ( make /model /carrier /region ..etc )
and you follow prescibe instructions how to "flash "
Further ,i cannot teach you ,you have to teach yourself .!!!( read up ,if something is not clear ask/post on XDA )
I can however give you some pointers ....
for starters read this easy guide how to flash stock ROM I sure you should understand /be able to follow it
http://forums.androidcentral.com/am...ide-samsung-how-flash-stock-rom-via-odin.html
Plse note ,
If you don't you what you are doing /or fully understand flashing etc ....,then remember " Google is you friend !! "
good luck

willcor said:
hi ,
Yes ,you can update your ROM without root (as long as it is your device stock ROM ).
and you make sure it it is correct ROM for you device ( make /model /carrier /region ..etc )
and you follow prescibe instructions how to "flash "
Further ,i cannot teach you ,you have to teach yourself .!!!( read up ,if something is not clear ask/post on XDA )
I can however give you some pointers ....
for starters read this easy guide how to flash stock ROM I sure you should understand /be able to follow it
http://forums.androidcentral.com/am...ide-samsung-how-flash-stock-rom-via-odin.html
Plse note ,
If you don't you what you are doing /or fully understand flashing etc ....,then remember " Google is you friend !! "
good luck
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thanks for the info. i tried odin and flashing roms also via odin to my previous phone. but now im kinda scared due to some personal reason xD

jebjebs said:
thanks for the info. i tried odin and flashing roms also via odin to my previous phone. but now im kinda scared due to some personal reason xD
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If you don't have root, just update your phone via OTA or Kies.
If your phone has been rooted, download stock firmware and flash it via Odin. That will not erase user data, but you need to root again.
To find the appropriate stock firmware for your device, install Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app > Menu > 'Firmware Browser'.

[Q] Lost IMEI and Baseband version

Hi Guys.
I was trying to install a custom rom .. in that process i lost my IMEI Number and Baseband Version.
I tried many things but not able to get my baseband and IMEI back..
Also Service Mode /Engineering mode is also not working for my Device.
i have efs backup through efsbackup app... not able to restore it
Please guide me how to get it fixed.
Model Number: Samsung Galaxy S4 (I9500)
Kitkat 4.4.2
Rooted
Please Help...

Do you downgrade from Lollipop to Kitkat?
Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

yes... i first installed a custom rom.. but it dint worked.. my phn was bricked.. then i downloaded the official kitkat version.. and now i m back to kitkat..
the best thing in kitkat is that i got my IR working .. which was not working in lolipop..
But the main problem is my imei number and baseband version.. its missing..
i have my backup of efs folder.. but dont know how to restore..
can u help??

sid2gud said:
yes... i first installed a custom rom.. but it dint worked.. my phn was bricked.. then i downloaded the official kitkat version.. and now i m back to kitkat..
the best thing in kitkat is that i got my IR working .. which was not working in lolipop..
But the main problem is my imei number and baseband version.. its missing..
i have my backup of efs folder.. but dont know how to restore..
can u help??
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Firstly , this thread doesn't belong here. Its in the wrong sub section of the forum.
Secondly, flash back a lollipop modem and you will get back your imei. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56103578&postcount=3
This issue has already been brought up a million times, so next time atleast spend some time researching and reading through the forum or at least use google. Thanks.

Hey Jay
I m new to all this .. just in learning stage..
can u please guide me how to update back to lolipop..
please.. its almost 24 hrs..

Please jay...guide me how to upgrade to lolipop

sid2gud said:
Please jay...guide me how to upgrade to lolipop
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I think for starters , you should stick to kitkat. Now to get back your imei, flash this file via odin : https://basketbuild.com/filedl/devs...odems And Bootloaders/I9500-XXUHOD4-MODEM.tar (since you're on stock, i assume you no longer have custom recovery)
Resolve this issue first.

Hey Jay...
Thanks a lot... It worked.. U r a life saver.. Thanks for your Help...

sid2gud said:
Flashed.. Now whats next ??
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Did you get your imei back ?

yes.. everthing is working fine.. thanks a lot...

sid2gud said:
yes.. everthing is working fine.. thanks a lot...
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No problem. Follow this guide if you wanna flash a custom rom next time : http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-tutorials/how-to-install-custom-rom-on-galaxy-s4/

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900) " Not Register To Network "

Heloo Guys Please Help Me Fix My Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900)
I Don't Know Why But I Can't Make A Call , Notification Say " Not Register To Network " And My IMEI Change To 0049
Please Help Me Fiks This

Simply restore your backed up EFS folder .
You failed to backupv EFS then search multiple identical IMEI posts .
https://forum.xda-developers.com/search/forum/2494?query=IMEI EFS

JodieMarch said:
Heloo Guys Please Help Me Fix My Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900)
I Don't Know Why But I Can't Make A Call , Notification Say " Not Register To Network " And My IMEI Change To 0049
Please Help Me Fiks This
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If you don't have a efs backup try to install original stock rom to recover efs backup if possible. You can do it by hand renaming .bak files in efs folder but back up everythin before that.
Also your modem may be damaged.
Good luck
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DaOldMan said:
If you don't have a efs backup try to install original stock rom to recover efs backup if possible. You can do it by hand renaming .bak files in efs folder but back up everythin before that.
Also your modem may be damaged.
Good luck
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I was try to instal original stock rom but still Nihil
Any solution ?

Installed stock rom yes .
No EFS backup to restore yes .
Next step service center repair or read the thousands of identical posts on XDA .
https://forum.xda-developers.com/search/forum/2494?query=IMEI

JJEgan said:
Installed stock rom yes .
No EFS backup to restore yes .
Next step service center repair or read the thousands of identical posts on XDA .
https://forum.xda-developers.com/search/forum/2494?query=IMEI
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If I servic at Samsung Service I can Buy a new phone hehe

Backed up EFS then no problem He He and who said Samsung for service centre .

JJEgan said:
Backed up EFS then no problem He He and who said Samsung for service centre .
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I Ask for Mobile Service Near My House Its Same expensive Too Almost 100$

JJEgan said:
Installed stock rom yes .
No EFS backup to restore yes .
Next step service center repair or read the thousands of identical posts on XDA .
https://forum.xda-developers.com/search/forum/2494?query=IMEI
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Ok I Was Read Almost 150 And Nothing Work

Try flashing old modem .
Sent from my SM-N930F using XDA-Developers Legacy app

I have had this problem before when my IMIE changed to 0049... , i looked for so many weeks for a fix it happened to me when i had note 2 .
Anyway i finally found a video that made me restore my original IMIE i believe u will find it on ur phone box or under the battery and i believe it will work on any samsung
htt**ps://youtu.be/V5eZ8kFEOfQ
Follow the instruction carefully it did revive my dead phone e after i almost gave up hope remove the * from the link

JJEgan said:
Try flashing old modem .
Sent from my SM-N930F using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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can u give me link old modem note 3 ?:crying:

saidmask said:
I have had this problem before when my IMIE changed to 0049... , i looked for so many weeks for a fix it happened to me when i had note 2 .
Anyway i finally found a video that made me restore my original IMIE i believe u will find it on ur phone box or under the battery and i believe it will work on any samsung
htt**ps://youtu.be/V5eZ8kFEOfQ
Follow the instruction carefully it did revive my dead phone e after i almost gave up hope remove the * from the link
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Need Octoplus Box Or Not ?

JodieMarch said:
Need Octoplus Box Or Not ?
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Yes u do to change the imie back , your efs folder is damaged and unless u took a back up of it this method is ur best bet . i had your exact same problem and i fixed it by that method . flashing modem wont help cause ur modem is just fine it's your efs folder which contain the imie and serial number.

Modem as in the one that was on the working firmware .
See Modem/ Baseband threads in general section .
Post above is right but under certain circumstances your EFS is ok .

saidmask said:
Yes u do to change the imie back , your efs folder is damaged and unless u took a back up of it this method is ur best bet . i had your exact same problem and i fixed it by that method . flashing modem wont help cause ur modem is just fine it's your efs folder which contain the imie and serial number.
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Can I Restore EFS Folder With EFS backup Another Device ?

JJEgan said:
Modem as in the one that was on the working firmware .
See Modem/ Baseband threads in general section .
Post above is right but under certain circumstances your EFS is ok .
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N900DXUEBNL3 That Is Baseband ? I Dont Know What You sorry:crying:

JodieMarch said:
Can I Restore EFS Folder With EFS backup Another Device ?
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I dont think that would be a good idea cause the efs folder contain your unique IMIE and serial number so u cant restore the efs folder of another device . if you had null IMIE flashing modem might have fix it but it changed to 0049... That mean ur efs folder is damaged and trust me there is no other way i have found other than the one i mentioned.

saidmask said:
I dont think that would be a good idea cause the efs folder contain your unique IMIE and serial number so u cant restore the efs folder of another device . if you had null IMIE flashing modem might have fix it but it changed to 0049... That mean ur efs folder is damaged and trust me there is no other way i have found other than the one i mentioned.
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Octoplus With No Box ? I am Not A rich people dude

JodieMarch said:
Octoplus With No Box ? I am Not A rich people dude
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have you seen the video i linked? all needed files are attached in the description in the video u dont need anything but the program and a pc .