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N9005 can't make calls and SMS

Hi folks! Im hoping someone can help me sort this out.
I rooted my n9005 using CF-root to install custom ROMs. I wanted to back-up EFS and searched google play store for an app, I found "Efs by BORIS.X.1" app.
This app is not to be used for NOTE 3 as per warning by the developer but I'm so stupid not to read. :crying:
My phone got into a bootloop and if I was able to pass boot up, after few seconds it would restart. I have scouted the forums for fixes and I have found one. I am now able to boot my phone normally but cannot make calls and sms.
My IMEI is unknown, I already fixed it using "EFS pro" tool, IMEI is showing now but still no calls and sms. I also noticed that the serial number is not the same as the one written at the back of the phone. I have read that restoring EFS solves this problem, but I don't have EFS backup.
To sum things up, the phone now boots up normally, IMEI is showing the right one, serial number still incorrect, can connect via WiFi, can't make calls and sms but phone has signal bars and says "Emergency Calls Only".
When trying to make a call, "not registered to network" shows up.
Im on MJ6 BTU firmware with root and TWRP recovery. I originally got my phone with MJ1 KSA firmware.
Im planning to bring my device to a nearest samsung sevice center but im not sure of they will accept it or if they can fix it even at a price.
It's been literally days since I had a good night sleep.
Please help. Thanks!

Having the same problem...How did you get your phone connected to efs pro? Every time I try my device reboots :/ Is it possible in recovery mode? Which recovery?
Did you find a final solution?

•You need to be rooted first.
•Make sure USB debugging is enabled.
•Dial *#0808# on your phone and select the same items in the image
•Connect your phone to your computer using the USB cable and open up EFS Pro.
I still haven't figured out the solution of my problem.
I brought my phone to the nearest Samsung service center but their solution is just to replace the motherboard which is very expensive.
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Try this , I know it say N900-t but it might work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471421
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KevandLynds said:
Try this , I know it say N900-t but it might work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471421
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Thanks mate! I tried that before, I was able to get out of the bootloop but still no calls/sms/data connection.
I'm going to try it again though.

Change 12 in that script to 11 for n9005
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Change 12 in that script to 11 for n9005
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tried it but still no luck.
still no calls, sms, & data.
the serial number is still not the same as the one printed on the sticker of the phone.
maybe I really need to change my motherboard?

kipconrad said:
tried it but still no luck.
still no calls, sms, & data.
the serial number is still not the same as the one printed on the sticker of the phone.
maybe I really need to change my motherboard?
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Did You manage to fix your phone? I am having the same problem and don't know what to do. Any suggestions ?

mamattar1 said:
Did You manage to fix your phone? I am having the same problem and don't know what to do. Any suggestions ?
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My phone is fixed now. The one and only solution that worked for me is replacing the motherboard. Samsung Saudi did it, and I paid a fortune for it.

Worked For Me By SPT Repair 3G Network On N900w8 Using Spt
Regards

lg d802 no signal [ unknown baseband ]

hi there i need your help
i flashed PA rom and i did a sd format to clean it all
and now i have no signal or anything and i think it has something to do with efs?
i dont have a backup of efs folder only a first nandroid backup and restoring that doesn't work eather
thanks.
EDIT:
also no sound. no wifi (avoiding bad connections) but my connection is verry good

any solutions? I have the same problem

dunda92 said:
any solutions? I have the same problem
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the only way is to use KDZ method

any solution I have this problem also, went back to stock kdz method and tot method nothing works. It also keeps rebooting every 20 seconds.

I tried a few different things for a few days and I couldn't fix it so I took it in and they ordered me another G2. My issue is that I wiped my phone clean and lost twrp. I had a backup efs. Good luck
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471370
Replaced the Verizon files with my 801 but still didn't work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448960

to be safe, next time please upload your efs backup to other storage like Dropbox or something similar..

Yep. This is for next time.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2451390
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I'm back to stock via LG Tool (restore "real" original software), but nothing happens.
Still Unknown baseband

is your emei still same as on box?
seek how to get that back if you never made efs backup.
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Same here guys, no backup, deleted my efs
I cant send it back how do i fix it

j0sh1 said:
Same here guys, no backup, deleted my efs
I cant send it back how do i fix it
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Honestly, you'd need some one to send you their EFS backup (who's on the same carrier and model). Then you'd need to extract it. Then edit it to replace their data with yours.
But I don't think your going to find anyone willing to do that. As it's a HUGE risk to them. So I think your only bet it to to a warranty or repair 'call' with lg if not your carrier.
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NomadCF said:
Honestly, you'd need some one to send you their EFS backup (who's on the same carrier and model). Then you'd need to extract it. Then edit it to replace their data with yours.
But I don't think your going to find anyone willing to do that. As it's a HUGE risk to them. So I think your only bet it to to a warranty or repair 'call' with lg if not your carrier.
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I have the international d802 bought from Kogan Hong Kong stock been using with optus network in Melbourne Australia.

j0sh1 said:
I have the international d802 bought from Kogan Hong Kong stock been using with optus network in Melbourne Australia.
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Try this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471370

No Signal after flashing 4.3 over 4.4.2

Hi, so basically I flashed a Jelly Bean ROM (4.3) over my KitKat ROM (4.4.2) and have since
permanently lost my signal. I've tried flashing a multitude of Modems and ROMs, yet I'm still unable to
obtain signal. My device shows emergency signal bars but that's it. When I go to assign my carrier, it comes up with some of
the major carriers here in the UK (including 3, which is my carrier) but my phone always fails to connect
and register on the network. I'm faced with the same problem when I select 'Select Automatically.'
I've been told that my problem lies with a corrupt EFS folder, but my IMEI still shows as it should (The same one on
the back of my phone.) I've tried using a different sim card but still the problem persists. When I booted up with a
different 3 sim one time, for a split second my carrier on the lock screen had changed from
'Emergency Calls Only' to '3', but changed back to the former immediately after. I'm yet to try and use a sim from a
different carrier. Any suggestions?

You cant downgrade android 4.4.2 to android 4.3 coz they use different bootloaders. You will have to flash again android 4.4.2 for recover the signal and solve ur problems :highfive:

Reflash kitkat 4.4.2 as u can not downgrade from 4.4.2 to 4.3.

Maybe the IMEI Certificate is damaged, and need repair, try *#0011#, if at the end of the list you see IMEI CERTI: FAIL then you have to take your device for repair, if show PASS then try the latest modem
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I've tried flashing 4.4.2 ROMs through recovery but no progress. I've tried flashing the
official 4.4.2 ROM through Odin but still it doesn't work. Also, in Service Mode,
IMEI Certi shows as NA :/ does that mean I'd have to get it repaired?

Yep, take the phone to a repair shop, is the only way out, i say because i fix that a lot on my shop
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carlosm15 said:
Yep, take the phone to a repair shop, is the only way out, i say because i fix that a lot on my shop
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Damn didn't want to have to get it fixed :/ do you (or anyone else for that matter) happen to know how much a repair would cost?

well on my repair shop, the cost to the client is 50$ for EFS v1 and 60$ for EFS v2, and now you have EFS v2, the cost in different country is not the same as you know, so ask for the repair prices

carlosm15 said:
well on my repair shop, the cost to the client is 50$ for EFS v1 and 60$ for EFS v2, and now you have EFS v2, the cost in different country is not the same as you know, so ask for the repair prices
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Ahh okay thanks man, I'll get a quote for it tomorrow.

carlosm15 said:
Yep, take the phone to a repair shop, is the only way out, i say because i fix that a lot on my shop
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wich box do you use to repair this problem?

psa47 said:
wich box do you use to repair this problem?
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I "killed my phone for more than 4 hours a couple of nights ago. Long story short I was trying to do the same thing, "downgrade fro kitkat for personal reasons. The phone wouldn't boot up, and couldn't get it to go to download mode. Afternseveral tries it finally got into doenload mode and I was able to reflash with original/official kitkat, and it works just fine, the onky thing is that I keep seeing that imei certi : na status on the service mode screen and can't navigate to other screens within service mode. Im trying to sim unlock it using that method. I'm not sure that I did anything special, just try to reflash again with official kitkat and hopefully it will stick...

Wen i dial *#06# my imei is fine but Wen i dail *#0011* i also get imei /na my phone doesn't have any signal also I don't know what caused the problem cause i got the phone second hand also on 4.4 2 stock, could this be the problem y I can't get any signal at all? I also tried flashing custom roms and stock kk ROM but still no signal help please

Please help! no signal after rom change

Hi guys
I have a UK i9505 which was running XXUFNB9, I rooted using CF auto root and installed PAC man rom now i have no signal to make calls or texts i have re installed the original firmware but still nothing, please help guys, i need my phone for work and its becoming a nightmare.

Factory reset

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Factory reset
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tried that, no luck

What recovery are you using? I had this problem before!

kduan said:
What recovery are you using? I had this problem before!
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ITS STOCK RECOVERY AT THE MOMENT BUT WHEN I FLASHED IT WAS PHILZ TOUCH (sorry about caps)

Does anyone have any ideas? i've re flashed the modem and still nothing

Check that you're baseband isn't "unknow". And check if you lost the imei
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Jacopo97 said:
Check that you're baseband isn't "unknow". And check if you lost the imei
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thanks for your reply, how do i check that?

rumbo76 said:
thanks for your reply, how do i check that?
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Settings, info , baseband
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Jacopo97 said:
Check that you're baseband isn't "unknow". And check if you lost the imei
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Jacopo97 said:
Settings, info , baseband
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baseband is i9505XXUAMDM

rumbo76 said:
Hi guys
I have a UK i9505 which was running XXUFNB9, I rooted using CF auto root and installed PAC man rom now i have no signal to make calls or texts i have re installed the original firmware but still nothing, please help guys, i need my phone for work and its becoming a nightmare.
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Hi man. People keeps telling you to install new modem, kernel etc...but i think you have corrupted EFS folder.
I hope you backup your EFS folder before flashing ANY rom because, otherwise you will have to go to some repair shop.

Well, I don't understand a lot, but I think you could check if you didn't lost your IMEI. Go on Settings > About Device > Status and check if your IMEI still there.
If it is, I don't know what could be. You could try flash another modem or restore a backup (if you have one) with PhilZ Touch but if it isn't, that means you lost your IMEI. I remember I read about that somewhere, that there is a risk of losing IMEI when you flash a lot of ROMs.
If you have backup from your IMEI, just restore it. If you don't, I don't know what you could do, but I guess you could still do something.
One more thing: Wi-Fi works?
Like I said, I don't understand a lot, so everything I just said may be very stupid. Or not. Sorry for bad english.

FNXHenry said:
Well, I don't understand a lot, but I think you could check if you didn't lost your IMEI. Go on Settings > About Device > Status and check if your IMEI still there.
If it is, I don't know what could be. You could try flash another modem or restore a backup (if you have one) with PhilZ Touch but if it isn't, that means you lost your IMEI. I remember I read about that somewhere, that there is a risk of losing IMEI when you flash a lot of ROMs.
If you have backup from your IMEI, just restore it. If you don't, I don't know what you could do, but I guess you could still do something.
One more thing: Wi-Fi works?
Like I said, I don't understand a lot, so everything I just said may be very stupid. Or not. Sorry for bad english.
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Thanks for the info guys its really getting to me now, i still have imei but no backup, wifi is working as is everything else except signal.

I have been having this problem over 3 months now, still not haven't been solve.... My imei and everything is in place, I tried flashing stock rom, custom rom, factory reset phone, tried almost every modem there is and still no luck, but the thing with mine is when I go into the town area I get a few signal bars certain area in town, very weird, what could really be the problem, I know it's not my network or my Sim card so what could it be

Did u ever solve ur problem? Still having this problem

Hey rumbo76 hru, this same problem happened with my brother with note 3, but in here india, he did tha root and falsh tha rom, then he lost root, then he goes bak to stoke firmware so he lost hus signal, and IMEI shows UNKNOWN no network registered, but he search his original firmware n falsh, and he got network n imei number bak, so plzz read n search ur specific device model number n flash, you will be succeed sure.. Plzz update us... Thnks... ?
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IMEI Backup, Restore

Any trusted method to backup and restore EFS partition (EFS and NV_data) to keep things going safe?
Thanks in advance

dark-shadow93 said:
Any trusted method to backup and restore EFS partition (EFS and NV_data) to keep things going safe?
Thanks in advance
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Hello ... Are you rooted ? If so use EFS IEMI back up in play store...
I grabbed it from phone and placed on my PC and also saved it to google drive
Braggster

Braggster said:
Hello ... Are you rooted ? If so use EFS IEMI back up in play store...
I grabbed it from phone and placed on my PC and also saved it to google drive
Braggster
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Absolutely rooted
Have you tried to restore using it?
I don't really trust these apps (bad experience on Galaxy S4) I would rather use Terminal emulator and type proper codes, which I want to know

Sorry if this is irrelevant but why do you back up imei?
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dark-shadow93 said:
Absolutely rooted
Have you tried to restore using it?
I don't really trust these apps (bad experience on Galaxy S4) I would rather use Terminal emulator and type proper codes, which I want to know
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Hi mate sorry for delay I've not personally backed up as I've had no need to but I know a few ppl who have also it's produced by wanam
All best braggster

hungdinh1 said:
Sorry if this is irrelevant but why do you back up imei?
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Backuping EFS partition will backup data like device specific essential information such as the IMEI (International Mobile Station Equipment Identity), wireless device MAC address, baseband version, product code, system ID and NV data.
If you lose your IMEI during flashing and wiping roms, you will end up with a piece of brick incapable of making calls:crying:

Hi all
Can someone help me because my phone (g935f) imei show only 00000000000 and my s/n-code is null. Phone think it is g935fd but it is only g935f. Waranty is void and problems start when i flash custom rom and i forget take efs backup so i try to flash stock firmware but its not working and kies restore not working because it ask s/n number and i dont no it How i can solve these problems?
Sorry my bad english
Thanks
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What rom did you flash? Serial number is on the back of the phone isnt it?
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I flash renovate rom and serial number on the back of the phone is remove. I know what is my imei but i dont know how to put it in the phone. I think my imei and serial number is removed in efs folder because renovate rom use uk firmware and my phone needs nordic firmware but even if i flash nordic firmware with odin it's not solve the problem. I call samsung repair store and ask how much pay if they fix my phone and they say it's pay about 400-500€ so i try to find another solution fix that problem
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No other solution works sorry been a few people losing there imeis now. None of the usual fixes work.
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Okay thanks for the answer.
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I have the same issue. Frustrating that it cannot be repaired

Yeah thats probably right
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After messing up my EFS partition, my wife took mine to a phone repair shop owned by an old friend of hers. He is pretty sure he can fix it. He has it today and asked that we collect it tomorrow. I have my doubts but we will see.

Okay i also must deliver My phone to phone repair store but first i need to collect money. I hope he can fix your phone.
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CuBz90 said:
After messing up my EFS partition, my wife took mine to a phone repair shop owned by an old friend of hers. He is pretty sure he can fix it. He has it today and asked that we collect it tomorrow. I have my doubts but we will see.
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Let us know how it goes. It will help others facing this problem.
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Don't worry guys the fix doesn't cost more than 20$ in my country hope It costs the same in yours

itll cost more than $20 if they have to use a box to repair. This is why i wont root this phone.
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No luck, he could not fix it

Sad to hear that
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