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How can I restore IMEI from backup?

Hi,
I've flashed a new ROM, and found that my IMEI is now 004999010640000 (Generic)
I have a backup of my efs folder.
How do I restore it from the backup?
It looks like when I delete the efs folder, the system recreates it automatically...
What's the way to do it?
Thanks
Gil

I fixed this problem and it took me 4 hours to fix it!
Your real IMEI show on under the battery where you see the model phone.
You need to copy the numbers (without the / if u have this) to this website http://www.adamek.biz/md5-generator.php this website make ur imei to md5 .
After you have created the md5 go to efs folder via root explorer and you need to see the file (.nv_data.bak.md5 or nv_data.bak.md5) On this file you see the md5 of the currety copy the md5 u created to the files and close everything and restart ur phone

I already have a working efs backedup
I already have a working efs backed up!
The thing is that when I copy the files from the backup on the efs folder, they get reverted automatically... I don't know what's doing it...
The backup date is older than the current files... this might be the problem...
but how do I make it work?

Is the security and permissions set up correctly on your backup efs?

gilamran said:
I already have a working efs backed up!
The thing is that when I copy the files from the backup on the efs folder, they get reverted automatically... I don't know what's doing it...
The backup date is older than the current files... this might be the problem...
but how do I make it work?
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Did you tried to delete the folder and replace the efs folder backup?

I think you have to copy both the files and the hidden files (starting with a dot) from your backup..
The files with a dot are there to prevent you from accidentally deleting your originals and be left with nothing

The only files I see are:
1) .nv_state
2) bluetooth
3) imei
4) lost+found
5) nv.log
6) nv_data.bin
7) nv_data.bin.md5
Should I choose the file that says: "nv_data.bin.md5"?

If you have backuped your efs folder, this thread can help you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22195291&postcount=1008

I think there is a lot of confusion going on around here... so just to be clear...
What file should I have in my efs backup, including the hidden one?
Thanks!

No backup of EFS folder. I believe it was during my attempt to backup that I corrupted the folder.

tamaratee said:
No backup of EFS folder. I believe it was during my attempt to backup that I corrupted the folder.
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I have the same situation, same files as posted above, anyone has any idea?

[Q] nandroid backup quiestion

I currenty running Thor rom 14.2 and i want to return to stock 3.1.
I have a nandroid backup but accidentally i deleted .txt files inside.
Could i restore it or my tablet will brick

anyone??

First of all: Remember xda-developers is quite international so the person with the answer to your question may be asleep or working at the time you post...
Other than that: If you deleted part of your backup that's bad. You may get away with a partial (possibly non-functional) restore, or restore may fail altogether... Both shouldn't brick your tab, but you might have to do a full wipe and configure your rom from scratch; it may well be worth trying a restore, though, as you won't be causing any more damage anyway if your tab doesn't work anymore. Just make another nandroid backup in case you decide things were better before you hit the restore button... As long as you don't accidentally kill your recovery, android devices are incredibly hard to brick.

jimmis1996 said:
I have a nandroid backup but accidentally i deleted .txt files inside.
Could i restore it or my tablet will brick
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I just checked a number of nandroid backups of mine and the only ".txt" file that I could see was uid.txt in the main backup directory that contained the ".img", ".tar", and ".md5" files.
You could just run another nandroid BU of your current system and copy over the uid.txt file from that one to replace the one that you deleted. The uid.txt file should be the same from one BU to the next.
Jeff.

Thanks
Thanks for your help
So if i create a .txt file with my id number my restore will work?
Is there another way to restore to stock.

jimmis1996 said:
Thanks for your help
So if i create a .txt file with my id number my restore will work?
Is there another way to restore to stock.
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If you just put a text file with some random information in it, it may not work right.
Here is the procedure that was suggested:
Make a backup of your current settings
make a copy of the text file in that most recent backup
place that copied text file in the backup with the missing text file
try to restore the backup that was missing the text file, which you just copied the text file to

Psichi said:
If you just put a text file with some random information in it, it may not work right.
Here is the procedure that was suggested:
Make a backup of your current settings
make a copy of the text file in that most recent backup
place that copied text file in the backup with the missing text file
try to restore the backup that was missing the text file, which you just copied the text file to
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I will try it.
I remember when i downgraded to 3.0 from 3.2 i use something called APX mode could this restore my tab to full stock

problem solved
ok backup my rom copy uid file and everything is ok.thanks

[Q] Help me! I need a file for all the hardware keys

I was trying to disable the hardware buttons, the one next to the home button, and use on screen buttons. But when I edited the file the first time the back button was disabled which is what I wanted but not the other button (menu?). So I tried again and when es file explorer saved it, it saved it as a empty text document. So what I'm asking you is a copy of your generic.kl file which is located in system>use>keylayout. Im sorry if this is in the wrong place im just kinda scared about what could happen, like not being able to power back on. Thank you!

xada162 said:
I'm asking you is a copy of your generic.kl file which is located in system>use>keylayout.
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You should start making backups. Everyone runs into problems eventually and if you had a backup you could revert to a 100% stable system with only a few clicks.
The file that you can want can be found in the full, stock firmware image. Just download the full firmware and use winrar to extract what you need.
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Just dirty flash the rom you have (without a wipe).

fffft said:
You should start making backups. Everyone runs into problems eventually and if you had a backup you could revert to a 100% stable system with only a few clicks.
The file that you can want can be found in the full, stock firmware image. Just download the full firmware and use winrar to extract what you need.
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So I have backups of my phone with twrp but I'm lost as to what I need to look for/where that file is going to be

xada162 said:
So I have backups of my phone with twrp but I'm lost as to what I need to look for/where that file is going to be
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I thought you knew exactly what file you accidentally corrupted. In your original post you said
xada162 said:
I'm asking you is a copy of your generic.kl file which is located in system>use>keylayout.
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So on that basis, you could extract the cited file from the TWRP system image. Or temporarily restore it and copy that file. Or for that matter simply restore the entire /system partition. The latter would cover you even if you weren't positive which system files were corrupted.
So boot to TWRP, wipe your system cache, then restore the system partition from a known good backup and call it day.
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Backup image

Anyone can help me on this?
When ever i do a backup image using cwn is succesful.
But when i flash other ppl rom then try to flash back to the old image that i backup i have problem.
I saw the file in cwn backup folder but when i click it it say no file found.
Why???

Swtich toTWRP. Haven't had a problem with it so far.

switch before
I switch before also have this problem.
Example i flash A rom then i put in like whatapps and delete some app like hangout ......
Then i save backup image in cwm.
Flash B rom fully install(wipe to install new rom) then try restore my A image in cwm folder.
I saw the file but when i click it it say no files found.
Pls someone help me.

Hi,
You can try with Philz Recovery instead of CWMRecovery.
You can also try to open your backup file on PC to see if there is some files inside

Imacwear m7 Stock Android 5 Rom

Hi everyone.
ive just uploaded a stock android 5.1 rom that i had from the supplier
You must backup your imei before flashing. nvram.bin. i will not be help responsible for any imei loss. and i will not explain how to recover an imei either.
download the zip and extract the folder . rename the folder to ROM. now move the folder to root of c:\ ( it will not work unless the files are structured c:\ROM\)
when flashed using standard flashtool, it will erase your device as it has to be repartitioned to work. so be waned, BACKUP YOUR IMEI OR NVRAM.bin
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15OBJTA8FysyqdG80NDMFrhCSpyIXfBdp/view?usp=sharing
Ps. i can only hold the file for 1 month. so if someone else could upload this file to another share would be much appreciated.

thankyou so much for getting back to me, i will flash it when i get home

https://drive.google.com/file/d/15OBJTA8FysyqdG80NDMFrhCSpyIXfBdp/view?usp=sharing
dos not work