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SPRINT Activation Bypass

FOR SPRINT GALAXY TABs - DEACTIVATION OF SPRINT ACTIVATION MESSAGE ON BOOT and ACTIVATE DEVICE NOTIFICATIONS.
Ok well the verizon method of bypassing the activation everytime you start the tab doesnt work (vol up once, vol down twice, etc. etc.)
I used the 2nd post in:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=866162
to try and deactivate the activation screen, but it bricked my Sprint Tab. I had to use the rom available here which messes up GPS and modem. But anyway foxmeister mentioned why not just go to the app and delete, freeze, it.
1) I used Root explorer and went to:
/system/app/
2) put the folder in R/W mode (look at top for button)
3) now look for -
sprintadroidextension.apk
4) long hold press it, either copy it and paste it in another folder as backup.
5) go back to /system/app/ and long hold press sprintadroidextension.apk
again and Delete it.
6) put the folder back in R/O mode.
Now restart and you should not see anymore activation messages!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! =]
Thank you to : foxmeister, sirmacbeth, rkmj
RKMJ stated you can try to use Titanium Backup and freeze the app instead of deleting it. I just deleted it and it WORKS =].
I also saved a backup in another folder so in case i need the app i'll have it.
I'll try to upload the apk for anyone who needs it later.
I made a separate topic on this because 1) i tried it and it worked 2) the other thread is confusing and can lead you to brick your sprint tab fast.

Finally!!! Something that finally appears to work!
Thank you!
Sent from my Galaxy Tab.

Thanks
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Glad its working for you guys. Because after a couple days it will automatically BRICK your Tablet.. and render it useless!
..Just kidding, =]. Your welcome, and make sure you thank : foxmeister, sirmacbeth, rkmj

mmathai77 said:
Glad its working for you guys. Because after a couple days it will automatically BRICK your Tablet.. and render it useless!
..Just kidding, =]. Your welcome, and make sure you thank : foxmeister, sirmacbeth, rkmj
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HAHAHAHAHA lol
Sry for the spam... I just couldnt contained myself.
Thanks!
Sent from my SCH-I800 using XDA App

R/W button?
I can't STAND the activation prompt... until today, I just put the tab in Airplane mode, and rebooted. That got rid of it, but I have to manually turn on the WiFi every time i boot it. I'm in position, but can't for the life of me find the R/W mode button, or a way to change the permissions... lil' help please?
Thanks for this! Whether ot works for me or not, I HAVE learned something!
=IP IHI II IL=

is your tab rooted? Are you use root explorer?
when you get over to the /system/app directory, on the upper left/middle side of the screen you'll see a button that might say either R/O or R/W
Click that button, it will switch from read only mode to read/write mode.
It might say Mount R/O or Mount R/W, i forgot exactly how it was.
I don;t have my tab on me, sent it into samsung because I did some stupid stuff nd lost my GPS capability.\
Cheers.

Worked good for me. Thanks!
I'm still going to use my G Tab in Airplane mode for the most part however. I have a hunch it's draining battery when it's locked onto the EVDO network, and there's signal bars in the status bar at the top of the screen.

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What is this activation prompt? I have a Sprint Tab and have never seen it.
I'm sure there was some sort of activation the very first time I used the device, but certainly not every time I turn it on.

after deleting the file with root explorer it came back again.
how to delete the file? the tab is rooted

Ok, so I did everything and when I delete the file it comes right back. As soon as I go back to the system folder it seems the program regenerates itself.
Now I am having a problem with the R/O mode switch. When I first open the program I can change it to Mount r/w. However, as soon as I get into the system folder and the app folders the mount r/o button kind of greys out and when I click it nothing happens.
any ideas?

Thanks! This worked well for me. Only change was I used Super Manager rather than Root Explorer to delete the file (since it was free and on the Market for Sprint). If you don't set the directory to R/W is seems to work but dfoes not actually delete the file.
My question now is do I have to be concerend with firmware updates. Will they reset this or fail to apply? TIA
I think I answered this myself - Can't get OTA firmware updates and if you try it tries to activate again!
Future firmware updates are problematic too I hear - they will attempt tp prevent people hacking or rooting the device.

pois0n said:
Is there any other way to do this without having to pay for root explorer?
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Yes, you can get Titanium Backup for free through the market and freeze the app. Also, for anyone having trouble deleting the app, freezing it through Titanium Backup will produce the same result of removing the activation prompt.

Bump for Woot buyers.

I've been having this problem on my Sprint Galaxy S III. I tried this method but it didn't work - activation came up again right after reboot. I tried searching for activation disabling on the GSIII and this was the only thing I could find. Anybody have any ideas on how to get the SIII to can the activation screen?
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I tried moving the sprint_installer.apk to my newly created backup folder where I also moved the sprintandroidextension.apk. I checked and that file did not regenerate as it did for another user in this discussion. Both are in the Backup sub-folder I created in the /system/app/ folder. Could it still be seeing these .apk's in there and loading them anyway? I've even picked up the paid version of Titanium Backup so I could try freezing the file (free version won't let you reeze but I use TB enough I figured $3.99 was more than reasonable for use I'd already gotten from it whether it helped this situation or not) but for some reason, it refuses to see the sprintandroidextension.apk file at all but I was able to freeze the Sprint-Installer.apk but it didn't appear to have any effect whatsoever.

[MOD] Custom Boot Screen (for Gingerbread ROM's)

Well I had been getting asked a lot lately about the GB ROM's and my original boot screen packages that I had created where I modified a param.lfs to contain no boot image and allowed a script to place whatever image you wanted in it's place for a custom boot logo. In the past I had edited the param.lfs for the AT&T i897 bootloaders which does not work with the GB boot loaders.
This is not the boot animation, nor the kernel logo, but the first logo your phone displays when it's turned on.
Anyhow, I re-wrote the param.lfs to allow a blank for the logo.jpg that Gingerbread calls upon in the bootloader and it works great. So for all of you that used my boot screen package in the past for i897, i9000 and t959 2.1, 2.2 and 2.2.1 ROM's, here it is again for 2.3+ ROM's.
This should also work fine for Vibrant but I will check in case any T959 people are scoping this out.
These will not be compatible with CM7 (due to the proprietary fs used on param.lfs)...
Big thanks to TRusselo for being a BETA tester, tossing in the latest ODIN package and writing the readme as well as contributing the JPEG's offered in the package. I decided to keep the Canadian boot screens for you northern neighbors on the Roger's network up there...
Donations are always welcome but not required, press THANKS, follow me on Twitter or like my cause on FaceBook.
Download the package below...
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19201431/Files/MobileTechVideos_GB_Boot_i897_t959_i9000.zip

^ Appreciate this....
and good to hear from ya again.

For2ndtwin said:
^ Appreciate this....
and good to hear from ya again.
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No problem. I'm still really active, here on XDA. Just try to limit my content to my website since they monitor me very heavily...

FROYO VIDEO!!
make sure to read the read me file!!!!
For i897 Froyo/ Ecliar /Gingerbread bootloaders
http://download1073.mediafire.com/teuilo1p1h7g/n3l6527tvt7a4v5/MobileTechVideos_i897_Boot.rar
with images included : http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19201431/Files/i897_Froyo_Gingerbread%20boot%20fix.zip
note: jpg image called logo_ATNT.jpg (even for rogers) READ THE README!!!
For i9000 Gingerbread bootloaders running on captivate
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19201431/Fil...t959_i9000.zipnote: jpg image called logo.jpg
FOR i896 ROGERS Gingerbread bootloaders
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19201431/Files/i896_gb_boot_screen.zip
note : final image file called logo.JPG <captial JPG is IMPORTANT> and **not** ATNT like captivate version~!
READ THE README!!!
Here is the GINGERBREAD PICS that are included.
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here are some more single images:
fuloplori said:
Thought I'd share some pics that I've used
View attachment 736044View attachment 736045View attachment 736046View attachment 736047
Cheers
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see above...

Done, soft-bricked (Odin failed) but got back into DL mode and re-flashed. I've got the i896 logo up there now.
Thanks a lot!

yeah odin sometimes does that... the newer odin does that LESS.. lol.
i soft bricked a few times using this.
just keep forcing the params until it passes, no need to go back to stock!
with GB button combos, and the soft brick, i found:
Vol Down + USB = Download mode
Vol Down + Pwr = Soft brick screen.
hope that helps.

Just an fyi to anyone not familiar with it, but you will have to make sure you have your screen active when running the batch file so that you can click Allow to the superuser permission request when it attempts to mount the partition.
This wasn't noted in the readme, someone without much experience might miss it.

Just a question but why are there some screens with "AM HUNG" as the name and not Samsung?

kimchi0400 said:
Done, soft-bricked (Odin failed) but got back into DL mode and re-flashed. I've got the i896 logo up there now.
Thanks a lot!
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When you soft bricked and reflashed did you have to do the whole rom or just this process in particular?

impulser91 said:
Just an fyi to anyone not familiar with it, but you will have to make sure you have your screen active when running the batch file so that you can click Allow to the superuser permission request when it attempts to mount the partition.
This wasn't noted in the readme, someone without much experience might miss it.
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thanks i updated the readme in the dropbox link above.
man dropbox is amazing!

jonnyg1097 said:
when you soft bricked and reflashed did you have to do the whole rom or just this process in particular?
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read the post below that. please.
jonnyg1097 said:
Just a question but why are there some screens with "AM HUNG" as the name and not Samsung?
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really? why? i need to explain?

OP link updated.
1 new bootlogo added, instructions updated, 2 pictures fixed

OP, you should add that these will not be compatible with CM7 (due to the proprietary fs used on param.lfs).

readme instructions updated. thank you
gotta love drop box!
im hosting the file and maintaining.

tuesday morning bump!!!!!

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have adb installed and working for at least a year now. However, your program just tells me that adb is not recognized as a command. at the end it does say enjoy your new bootscreen and it gives me a screwed up bootscreen. Yes the file is only 96kb and yes I named it correctly. and yes I have usb debugging on and no the phone isn't mounted. I am using mosaic 1. Any ideas?

jhr5474 said:
have adb installed and working for at least a year now. However, your program just tells me that adb is not recognized as a command. at the end it does say enjoy your new bootscreen and it gives me a screwed up bootscreen. Yes the file is only 96kb and yes I named it correctly. and yes I have usb debugging on and no the phone isn't mounted. I am using mosaic 1. Any ideas?
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Have you rebooted the PC? ADB is known to get stuck sometimes. Also retry the process but make sure to close all the adb.exe processes using task manager.

connexion2005 said:
Have you rebooted the PC? ADB is known to get stuck sometimes. Also retry the process but make sure to close all the adb.exe processes using task manager.
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OK I restarted the comp and made sure their were no adb processes running and still your tool does not work it says killing all adb processes and then says adb is not recognized as an internal command. I know adb works because I used cmd:adb devices and it showed my phone. So what is the deal with this program? I am on 7 but I used run as administrator so it should work.

jhr5474 said:
OK I restarted the comp and made sure their were no adb processes running and still your tool does not work it says killing all adb processes and then says adb is not recognized as an internal command. I know adb works because I used cmd:adb devices and it showed my phone. So what is the deal with this program? I am on 7 but I used run as administrator so it should work.
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It's got to be something with your instance. I use this all the time with Windows 7 x64...

Windows 10 TP IMEI lost !

Hi everyone .
Today I get the w10 for phone TP update but sadly I saw that my phone has no signal !
now I remember that IMEI lost problem may cause this no signal issue .
I checked *#06# code and it returns me error !
I checked settings -> about too and there where no registered IMEI !
Is there any registry tweek or anyway to recover my L920 IMEI ? please :crying:
very strange ! I received WP 10 TP -> Os version : 10051.12534
but seems others get 10.01.12534 !
and also their settings like this :
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but mine is still like wp8.1 !!!!!!!
sorry I can't take screenshot ! Screen Shot doesn't work on my build !!

sorry Seems I create this topic in wrong forum .
So sorry

hello? imei saved on dpp. It is removed with jtag or riff box. instruc. : http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=411852&view=findpost&p=27906734
original files:

reksden said:
hello? imei saved on dpp. It is removed with jtag or riff box. instruc. : http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=411852&view=findpost&p=27906734
original files:
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I didn't use box on my phone but i have unlocked mtp on my phone . so I have to copy these files on dpp ?

ngame said:
Hi everyone .
Today I get the w10 for phone TP update but sadly I saw that my phone has no signal !
now I remember that IMEI lost problem may cause this no signal issue .
I checked *#06# code and it returns me error !
I checked settings -> about too and there where no registered IMEI !
Is there any registry tweek or anyway to recover my L920 IMEI ? please :crying:
very strange ! I received WP 10 TP -> Os version : 10051.12534
but seems others get 10.01.12534 !
and also their settings like this :
but mine is still like wp8.1 !!!!!!!
sorry I can't take screenshot ! Screen Shot doesn't work on my build !!
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Factory settings or hard reset solution
I got the same problem.
now fix the problem (Factory settings or hard reset solution) :good:

pdaimatejam said:
Factory settings or hard reset solution
I got the same problem.
now fix the problem (Factory settings or hard reset solution) :good:
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so damn this build
I will lost mtp hack :|

ngame said:
so damn this build
I will lost mtp hack :|
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Lumia Software Recovery Tool. Run connect USB
Os version: 10051.12534 Update

reksden said:
hello? imei saved on dpp. It is removed with jtag or riff box. instruc. : http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=411852&view=findpost&p=27906734
original files:
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In case of Ativ S IMEI is on one of MODEM_FS partitions. And not on DPP. It should be bug in reading IMEI, but IMEI itself should be ok.

-W_O_L_F- said:
In case of Ativ S IMEI is on one of MODEM_FS partitions. And not on DPP. It should be bug in reading IMEI, but IMEI itself should be ok.
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Yup , Hard reset where solve the problem .
It seems only a read IMEI Bug and only wants to let me lost my MTP hack

feherneoh said:
For me, Win10 says "Not for resale", mobile data and airplane mode switches cannot be switched on, but mobile data is active all the time....
Previous build was better. First time I installed new build, I did not get some apps, like Spartan, I had both WP8.1 and Win10 settings....
AND Recovery Tool bricks the phone, when trying to downgrade (flashing error after 100%, I could reflash the phone from commandline using thor2)
Lumia 520
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not for resale means many things !
in your device means you are using a pre-release version of OS that's not recommended for Retail phone .
for more info open up Non-Production Errors.txt on your pc or with a simple text editor on your phone .
you will see detailed reasons of why you see this Note !

feherneoh said:
For me, Win10 says "Not for resale", mobile data and airplane mode switches cannot be switched on, but mobile data is active all the time....
Previous build was better. First time I installed new build, I did not get some apps, like Spartan, I had both WP8.1 and Win10 settings....
AND Recovery Tool bricks the phone, when trying to downgrade (flashing error after 100%, I could reflash the phone from commandline using thor2)
Lumia 520
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on mine L520...my mobile data and flight can enable and disable...im do hard reset 3 times...on start up i choose language english united state and next step is usual but skip on sign in outlook...
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ngame said:
not for resale means many things !
in your device means you are using a pre-release version of OS that's not recommended for Retail phone .
for more info open up Non-Production Errors.txt on your pc or with a simple text editor on your phone .
you will see detailed reasons of why you see this Note !
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yes it is,here it is
Production Self Test Log
// This log file describes test failures from the Production Self Test.
// If you see this log file, it means that this device is not ready to ship
// because some of the production self tests are failing. If this is a pre-production
// device, this is an expected result and this file can be ignored (or deleted). If this
// is supposed to be a production ready device, check the log below to identify tests that
// are failing, and see the Windows Phone documentation for information on how to fix the
// issues identified by these tests.
TEST FAIL: SBCP Policy Publisher mismatch
TEST FAIL: PRERELEASE: Pre-Release software - Not approved for release
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[GUIDE] How to edit APN on unlocked Boost Mobile LG Stylo 2 LS775 (and others?)

1 - Extract MAINROOT.zip to your adb folder.
2 - Open a Command Prompt as administrator in your adb folder.
3 - Type in step1.bat in command prompt and hit enter.
4 - You should now be in an adb shell prompt, type in run-as con and hit enter.
5 - You now have shell access and you can tweak the android system with these permissions but tweaking the barebones of the linux kernel will be impossible without a full root. Selinux is the culprit.
6 - You can use the package manager (pm) to block apps and settings command (settings) in this adb shell prompt to tweak the workings of android or use the activity manager to access the hidden sprint and lg menus to change APNs and tweak CDMA radio control.
7 - In the adb shell prompt type in pm list packages and hit enter.
8 - From the list of packages find one that has system activities we'd be looking to access and tweak such as com.lge.hiddenmenu.
9 - Type in dumpsys package com.lge.hiddenmenu and hit enter and in the list you will see activities which can be started, such as com.lge.hiddenmenu/.Power.TherDaeMitigation.
10 - Type in am start -n com.lge.hiddenmenu/.Power.TherDaeMitigation to start the activity.
11 - You'll want to disable thermal mitigation to boost the raw performance of the phone.
12 - Repeat steps 7 -10 to access any activity you find interesting and wish to tweak.
13 - Hint : am start -n com.lge.SprintHiddenMenu/.iot.IotHiddenMenuMain is a good one many people were hoping to access.
Thanks to @anthonykb. He was on ZV6 firmware version.
I no longer have a stylo 2 so I am limited in what help I can provide - I just asked @anthonykb for permission to post this guide here because I knew how much I wanted to do this when I did have it
This method may also work on other phones such as LG X Power (someone care to try?)
It also might open a path to find a way for permanent root for those on firmware higher than ZV3?...

Can i add GSM apns with this? I have a LG Stylo 2 LS775 ZV6

diego0125 said:
Can i add GSM apns with this? I have a LG Stylo 2 LS775 ZV6
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should be able to yes if your boost phone is network unlocked.

mrw187 said:
should be able to yes if your boost phone is network unlocked.
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Yes, i unlocked it with z3x but i cant add a new apn.
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diego0125 said:
Yes, i unlocked it with z3x but i cant add a new apn.
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did you follow the guide i posted?

diego0125 said:
Yes, i unlocked it with z3x but i cant add a new apn.
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mrw187 said:
did you follow the guide i posted?
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and like what the OP says I no longer have a stylo 2 so I am limited in the help I can provide, you might have to load a different package or something

mrw187 said:
did you follow the guide i posted?
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I ran the script and use "am start -n com.lge.SprintHiddenMenu/.iot.IotHiddenMenuMain" but i can't find a way to edit apn

diego0125 said:
I ran the script and use "am start -n com.lge.SprintHiddenMenu/.iot.IotHiddenMenuMain" but i can't find a way to edit apn
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ask @anthonykb he will know more than me

Hi.
I'd appreciate your input on my situation - unlocked Boost LG ls775a on Android 7, Z8, - I have SPC code, I have access to h*n menu.
T-Mobile SIM - only LTE mode works. I can send SMS or browse internet, but regular call does not work. If I press call #, - the phone permanently attempts to call, no error, - you can switch to other apps. T-Mobile Fast APN.
I tried to turn on VoLTE RF in h*n menu, but no luck.
I believe the phone might be still configured to route calls thru CDMA (Boost legacy). Can you give me general approach on how to de-couple from CDMA or any other ideas to make regular calls work?
Also, if I switch from LTE mode, say, to GSM/WCDMA auto, - nothing works at all (no calls, no internet, SMS - not attempted).
Next, I tried FreedomPop SIM (for ATT). FreedomPop registers thru WiFi. Then I turn off WiFi. In LTE mode - no internet, no calls (in FreedomPop calls routed thru Internet) are possible.
I read somewhere on XDA forums, that ATT doesnt allow LTE if MIED is not registered with them, so not registered phones work on slower-than-LTE protocol/speeds. Other phone works with FreedomPop, H+ is displayed next to connection quality bars, and ATT is displayed as network. Does it mean I need WCDMA working on the phone, and it somehow doesnt work?
I have menu similar to this t=2022763

Edit APN
Hello. I'm from Ukraine. I need your help. I have a phone LG G Stylo LS770 android 6.0. In it, the network of the Ukrainian mobile operator is working, you can call. But the Internet does not work. The APN settings can not be changed. How can this be remedied? Thank you for the information.

i got this
here maybe i can help u all Ive been racking my brain it looks like theirs a carrier app that unlocks it try t mobile unlock app now i was able to get one but every app is different for every phone and your unlock code may not work u may have to buy a few .........ehhhh here are some tips to leave type 5689#*775# like my ls775*model number# its the 775 so that's clear its not 2945....
i also seen there may be a way to root it with out hardware but software lg up and flashing involve but if any of this helps this thread keep going !!!! im happy but ive rooted every thing but this so please i have my codes just fine the right app or put in your 2 cents about it also !!!!!!!!!!!!oct or zv3 box is the way to go but hell im cheap and love a challenge !!!!!!!!!!!!!! its a flash hub for people that don't know i thought it was software and dude u can unlock apn settings with the 5689#*775#
and your codes but it will not unlock for carrier thers so much miss truth on here it boggeles my mine dont even talk about it unless its working now please lol jk!!!!!!!!!!

US996 IMEI null - 0's - How Do I Fix THIS?

After doing an official LG Bootloader Unlock and installing TWRP, I accidentally restored the EFS partition from my other US996 when attempting to "clone" it (not the IMEI, though, of course).
First thing that happened was a RED exclamation triangle (instead of ORANGE) with CORRUPT message, no boot.
So, I used LGUP to upgrade and was back to stock, locked bootloader.
When I tried to "fastboot unlock unlock.bin", I got an error. The IMEI shown was all zeros and the message, naturally said "Invalid unlock.bin file".
I used the DirtySanta method to unlock/TWRP/SuperSU, but, even though I could get into TWRP recovery, in normal boot, the phone wants a secure boot password and gives me 22 of 30 tries left.
So, I did LGUP again and I'm back where i was before DirtySanta.
How do I fix THIS:?
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PLEASE HELP. :fingers-crossed:

follow this guide https://www.androidbrick.com/ultima...-xiaomi-mi5-imei-and-baseband-repair-fix/amp/

mohsin931 said:
follow this guide https://www.androidbrick.com/ultima...-xiaomi-mi5-imei-and-baseband-repair-fix/amp/
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Thanks, but... After spending over an hour, I can't get the diagnostic ports to show on my PC. I used HiddenMenuCall.apk to get to the service menu and enabled the ports on the phone, installed the port drivers and all other software in the guide except ADB platform tools (have it) and the video that shows the procedure to hex edit the file is impossible to follow because the command window is illegible.
Anyone want a useless US996?
Going through this crap just isn't worth the $132.50 the phone cost me. I'd just as soon buy another one. I only got it as a tester/backup so I don't screw up my good one by messing with ROMs.

Try Keypad *#546368#*996#-->SVC Menu-->CRCWIZARD Test-->(Auto MID tab) & try typing in your details there (IMEI - Wifi MAC - BT Address etc)

Prowler_gr said:
Try Keypad *#546368#*996#-->SVC Menu-->CRCWIZARD Test-->(Auto MID tab) & try typing in your details there (IMEI - Wifi MAC - BT Address etc)
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That keypad code doesn't work, but I got to the menu using HiddenMenuCall.apk.
I plugged in the IMEI and WOOHOO!!! after rebooting, ALL THE FIELDS ARE FILLED PROPERLY!!
THANK YOU PROWLER!!!!

HelloG3_MotoNoMore said:
That keypad code doesn't work, but I got to the menu using HiddenMenuCall.apk.
I plugged in the IMEI and WOOHOO!!! after rebooting, ALL THE FIELDS ARE FILLED PROPERLY!!
THANK YOU PROWLER!!!!
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Have in mind this is just a temporary fix (you may need to re-apply after a full wipe).

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Have in mind this is just a temporary fix (you may need to re-apply after a full wipe).
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I have my doubts, but I'll let you know. This one's just a test-toy anyway.
Thanks again.

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Have in mind this is just a temporary fix (you may need to re-apply after a full wipe).
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Did a full wipe. All fields stay filled, unlock.bin still works. All better. Thanks again.

HelloG3_MotoNoMore said:
Did a full wipe. All fields stay filled, unlock.bin still works. All better. Thanks again.
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Happy to hear it's all working for you...

Prowler_gr said:
Try Keypad *#546368#*996#-->SVC Menu-->CRCWIZARD Test-->(Auto MID tab) & try typing in your details there (IMEI - Wifi MAC - BT Address etc)
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So you press MID WRITE? got to it by installing hidden menu app but nothing happens when pressing write. I only entered imei as I only have that now

Ok, now it worked after some messing around. entered imei from back of phone and the others from settings and it seems to stick but not radio still. Maybe it dos not have the right bands, I'm in Norway. But my VS995 and F800 have no radio problems