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SGS3 - IMEI corruption :(

Hello everyone,
I am trying to fix my IMEI on SGS3 but without success. I cannot select RMNET+DM+MODEM in hidden menu (*#7284#). On UART there is only (MODEM, PDA) and USB (MODEM, PDA).
I've even tried SGS3-Exploiter-GeeK.exe but when I select this mode nothing happend, it just goes back to MTB+ADB.
TNX

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31051731

exploit20 said:
Hello everyone,
I am trying to fix my IMEI on SGS3 but without success. I cannot select RMNET+DM+MODEM in hidden menu (*#7284#). On UART there is only (MODEM, PDA) and USB (MODEM, PDA).
I've even tried SGS3-Exploiter-GeeK.exe but when I select this mode nothing happend, it just goes back to MTB+ADB.
TNX
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try using HC-kTools app from play store...

Dehaani thank you but I know already for that thread... I cannot enter that diag mode... :/
and don't have backup to restore using hc-ktool
dehaani said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31051731
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exploit20 said:
Hello everyone,
I am trying to fix my IMEI on SGS3 but without success. I cannot select RMNET+DM+MODEM in hidden menu (*#7284#). On UART there is only (MODEM, PDA) and USB (MODEM, PDA).
I've even tried SGS3-Exploiter-GeeK.exe but when I select this mode nothing happend, it just goes back to MTB+ADB.
TNX
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Are you using International or US Galaxy S3 ?
Methods using Diag mode and software like SGS3-Exploiter-GeeK or QPST (Qualcomm Product Support Tools) are made to work ONLY with the United States variant of Galaxy S3 (based on Qualcomm SoC).
Now, I don't know software to fix International SGS3 without EFS folder backup (Sorry :crying: ) when nv_data.bin and .nv_data.bak are broken.

lelinuxien52 said:
Are you using International or US Galaxy S3 ?
Methods using Diag mode and software like SGS3-Exploiter-GeeK or QPST (Qualcomm Product Support Tools) are made to work ONLY with the United States variant of Galaxy S3 (based on Qualcomm SoC).
Now, I don't know software to fix International SGS3 without EFS folder backup (Sorry :crying: ) when nv_data.bin and .nv_data.bak are broken.
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I had this problem on my S£ (international) a while back. It happened after flashing cm10, I had a generic IMEI code. I f'd around with it a bit using root explorer and the EFS folder and the .bak files but this did not work.
I tried ktools etc. nothing seemed to work..
oddly enough, i got it back by flashing back to the stock ics rom via Odin, since then my IMEI has been fine after flashing JB roms.
worth a try!

@lozfromcorby : I just saying they have not software to do that now on I9300. But I'm agree with you ! Sometimes, we can recover wrong IMEI when flahsing stock ROM.

Yep it's international ((
Ok I will try to flash stock rom again :/ I will post result here....
TNX
lelinuxien52 said:
Are you using International or US Galaxy S3 ?
Methods using Diag mode and software like SGS3-Exploiter-GeeK or QPST (Qualcomm Product Support Tools) are made to work ONLY with the United States variant of Galaxy S3 (based on Qualcomm SoC).
Now, I don't know software to fix International SGS3 without EFS folder backup (Sorry :crying: ) when nv_data.bin and .nv_data.bak are broken.
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IMEI is still corrupted after going back to stock ROM
I've tried with my friend Z3X box to repair IMEI but without success ...

exploit20 said:
IMEI is still corrupted after going back to stock ROM
I've tried with my friend Z3X box to repair IMEI but without success ...
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Why do you care anyway when your device is working? You corrupted it so deal with it.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app

exploit20 said:
IMEI is still corrupted after going back to stock ROM
I've tried with my friend Z3X box to repair IMEI but without success ...
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I have seen that the Z3X box can fix all Samsung Galaxy devices excepted SGS3 !
I think you need send your phone to repair center.
But before, you can try this :
Save remaining files contain on your EFS folder. For that, use EFS Tool Pro for example :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308546
Try this tutorial (with a full official stock firmware/kernel | Flash it with ODIN before trying repair) :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264021
Caution : DO IT ON YOUR OWN RISK.
If it doesn't work, you must :
- reset binary counter (with Chainfire tool : Triangleaway)
- perform total wipe data / wipe cache (from recovery mode)
- flash the latest stock firmware corresponding to your region
- verify the phone status : must be "Normal" and not "Modify".

Device is working... but no network thats why ((
Jack Barrett said:
Why do you care anyway when your device is working? You corrupted it so deal with it.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
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Thank you, it seems thats the only thing I can do right now :/
lelinuxien52 said:
I have seen that the Z3X box can fix all Samsung Galaxy devices excepted SGS3 !
I think you need send your phone to repair center.
But before, you can try this :
Save remaining files contain on your EFS folder. For that, use EFS Tool Pro for example :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308546
Try this tutorial (with a full official stock firmware/kernel | Flash it with ODIN before trying repair) :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264021
Caution : DO IT ON YOUR OWN RISK.
If it doesn't work, you must :
- reset binary counter (with Chainfire tool : Triangleaway)
- perform total wipe data / wipe cache (from recovery mode)
- flash the latest stock firmware corresponding to your region
- verify the phone status : must be "Normal" and not "Modify".
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I had the same problem tried different ways but no luck so I have sent off to Samsung been 2 weeks now, luckily for me a service centre isn't that far from me so I didn't have to pay postage
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda premium

I might be able to help you. Pm me your efs backup + partition backup made with efs pro. If the information is still present I should be able to recover it.
@can't see who in tapatalk
Could you tell me which ics stock room version helped you recovering your imei?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app

I have a temporary solution for you. if you still have the backup of the the EFS folder in your internal or external sd card than follow the following steps,
1. copy ALL the files from the EFS BACKUP FOLDER.
2. go to the root of your your phone with root explorer of ES file explorer and find the folder EFS. it should be with all the system folders like acct, config,data,dev,efs,etc so on and on.
3. now paste all the copied files in to EFS folder. tap on REPLACE THE FILES if ASKED...
4. close the app. and go to the home screen and wait for few seconds.
if your simcard have pin than it will ask the pin after few seconds and if it doesnt have any pin than it will just get the network.
good things is you have your IMEI number restored and can use the phone like regularly. NO PROBLEMS AT ALL. WITH NETWORK.
bad thing is NEVER LET YOUR PHONE SWITCH OFF. If it will switch off than you will have to follow all the steps again... annoying but works... let me know the progress buddy... best of luck...

Your other option is to to flash the stock rom but not let it finish. You will get a loop screen. Then just send it off for repair saying it doesn't turn on.. It will be diagnosed as a broken bootloader and fixed and the imei number will be back to the original. This happened with my old s1
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

No, I don't have a backup of the EFS folder I will try to send EFS folder to Spocky12 and hope that he can recover information...
Chaitanyapatel8880 said:
I have a temporary solution for you. if you still have the backup of the the EFS folder in your internal or external sd card than follow the following steps,
1. copy ALL the files from the EFS BACKUP FOLDER.
2. go to the root of your your phone with root explorer of ES file explorer and find the folder EFS. it should be with all the system folders like acct, config,data,dev,efs,etc so on and on.
3. now paste all the copied files in to EFS folder. tap on REPLACE THE FILES if ASKED...
4. close the app. and go to the home screen and wait for few seconds.
if your simcard have pin than it will ask the pin after few seconds and if it doesnt have any pin than it will just get the network.
good things is you have your IMEI number restored and can use the phone like regularly. NO PROBLEMS AT ALL. WITH NETWORK.
bad thing is NEVER LET YOUR PHONE SWITCH OFF. If it will switch off than you will have to follow all the steps again... annoying but works... let me know the progress buddy... best of luck...
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Sorry buddy... I hope you will recover it...

exactly the reason i stopped messing around with my s3 :| i had screwed up my s2 like this and all the efs backups were corrupt too -_- hope you get your s3 fixed man.

[Q] Note 3 - tried CM rom .. No Service

Just got a note 3.
Wanted to install Cyanogemmod.
Seemed to go ok, everything went well but the s-pen wasnt responsive at all, so i rebooted phone.
S-pen became responsive but i lost connectivity and my phone can no longer make phone calls or send text messages.
It keeps saying "Searching for service", i have reinstalled Cyanogenmod again but still same problem.
I dont know what to do.

re: kernel
newFool said:
Just got a note 3.
Wanted to install Cyanogemmod.
Seemed to go ok, everything went well but the s-pen wasnt responsive at all, so i rebooted phone.
S-pen became responsive but i lost connectivity and my phone can no longer make phone calls or send text messages.
It keeps saying "Searching for service", i have reinstalled Cyanogenmod again but still same problem.
I dont know what to do.
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I bet you have not tried to flash a compatible custom kernel.
If your phone is an N9005 then flash this kernel below:
http://whatever.host-base.de/kernel/hlte/custom-n3-clean-0.98-eur.zip
If all else fails, why not flash a non-experimental Kitkat 4.4.2
TW based full feature custom rom. (There are so many good ones)
Good luck!

Hello, thankyou for your reply
yes i have a n9005
i did try to flash that kernel, then rebooted. same problem.
really not sure what to do, im really lost :crying:
Misterjunky said:
I bet you have not tried to flash a compatible custom kernel.
If your phone is an N9005 then flash this kernel below:
If all else fails, why not flash a non-experimental Kitkat 4.4.2
TW based full feature custom rom. (There are so many good ones)
Good luck!
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newFool said:
Just got a note 3.
Wanted to install Cyanogemmod.
Seemed to go ok, everything went well but the s-pen wasnt responsive at all, so i rebooted phone.
S-pen became responsive but i lost connectivity and my phone can no longer make phone calls or send text messages.
It keeps saying "Searching for service", i have reinstalled Cyanogenmod again but still same problem.
I dont know what to do.
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HI, in dialer if you wite this code *#06# have you the same IMEI write behind your battery ?
have you make backup before ?

I experienced the exact same problem.
1. settings > about phone > status
Do you still have an IMEI listed? If yes, we must first backup your EFS, FSG, FSC partitions. Use EFSBackup tool from this thread and save backup somewhere securely.
2. Flash back to stock
If you were still on 4.3 flash 4.3 in order to keep the unlocked bootloader. Else flash 4.4 stock. Only flash the correct firmware from this list. You can figure out which device you have by using the Device Info feature of EFSBackup
This fixed the problem for me. Do not flash anything BEFORE making a backup of EFS, FSC, and FSC partitions. If you lose those you lose your IMEI, in that case it's pretty much finished.
Report back here with progress.

AO7 said:
I experienced the exact same problem.
1. settings > about phone > status
Do you still have an IMEI listed? If yes, we must first backup your EFS, FSG, FSC partitions. Use EFSBackup tool from this thread and save backup somewhere securely.
2. Flash back to stock
If you were still on 4.3 flash 4.3 in order to keep the unlocked bootloader. Else flash 4.4 stock. Only flash the correct firmware from this list. You can figure out which device you have by using the Device Info feature of EFSBackup
This fixed the problem for me. Do not flash anything BEFORE making a backup of EFS, FSC, and FSC partitions. If you lose those you lose your IMEI, in that case it's pretty much finished.
Report back here with progress.
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I think he have 4.4 version, he would like test CM...
I think too, he have not backup...
I think he cry....

Hi
When i type that it says:
MEID
B0000000
NOT the same as IMEI behind battery.
But in settings > about phone > status i still have IMEI and it matches number behind battery
M3GATROLL said:
HI, in dialer if you wite this code *#06# have you the same IMEI write behind your battery ?
have you make backup before ?
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1. Yes i have an IMEI
2. When i bought it, it had 4.3, then after i installed CM it was 4.4.2, which firmware do i flash ?
AO7 said:
I experienced the exact same problem.
1. settings > about phone > status
Do you still have an IMEI listed? If yes, we must first backup your EFS, FSG, FSC partitions. Use EFSBackup tool from this thread and save backup somewhere securely.
2. Flash back to stock
If you were still on 4.3 flash 4.3 in order to keep the unlocked bootloader. Else flash 4.4 stock. Only flash the correct firmware from this list. You can figure out which device you have by using the Device Info feature of EFSBackup
This fixed the problem for me. Do not flash anything BEFORE making a backup of EFS, FSC, and FSC partitions. If you lose those you lose your IMEI, in that case it's pretty much finished.
Report back here with progress.
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newFool said:
Hi
When i type that it says:
MEID
B0000000
NOT the same as IMEI behind battery.
But in settings > about phone > status i still have IMEI and it matches number behind battery
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If you have imei 0049.... or null/null it's EFS folder damaged (go to Samsung repair office)
With imei 0000, i have see guys fix this problem with flash .PIT File
(you restore your imei and your gsm connection, but after it 's possible have problem with wifi connection..)
Search in different thread, this problem is already mentioned.
I hope for you, you success.

AO7 said:
I experienced the exact same problem.
1. settings > about phone > status
Do you still have an IMEI listed? If yes, we must first backup your EFS, FSG, FSC partitions. Use EFSBackup tool from this thread and save backup somewhere securely.
.
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Tried this but EFS doesnt seem to be able to detect when my phone is connected, i cant backup.
I used cwm to backup to sd card is this the same ?
is there another way to backup ?

newFool said:
Tried this but EFS doesnt seem to be able to detect when my phone is connected, i cant backup.
I used cwm to backup to sd card is this the same ?
is there another way to backup ?
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OK I understand you still have IMEI?
Do not flash anything at the moment. We MUST first backup efs, fsc, and fsg blocks.
If the phone was only on 4.3 stock when you bought and and you have only flashed CM on it the bootloader is still 4.3
The bootloader is only upgraded when you flash 4.4 kitkat STOCK ROM. CM does not touch your bootloader.
What is the problem with EFSBackup? Did you enable root access for apps AND adb in the developer options menu?
I say again do not flash anything before we can get these backups. We can still fix the phone ATM.

Thankyou for trying to help me.
AO7 said:
OK I understand you still have IMEI?
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Yes, When i go to: about phone > status > IMEI is still there.
AO7 said:
Do not flash anything at the moment. We MUST first backup efs, fsc, and fsg blocks.
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Ok i wont flash anything until you guys say its ok.
AO7 said:
If the phone was only on 4.3 stock when you bought and and you have only flashed CM on it the bootloader is still 4.3
The bootloader is only upgraded when you flash 4.4 kitkat STOCK ROM. CM does not touch your bootloader.
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I hope so
AO7 said:
What is the problem with EFSBackup? Did you enable root access for apps AND adb in the developer options menu?
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When i connect my phone to the computer, computer detects it.
I then run EFSbackup and it says "Device not connected, plug in USB cable"... even though phone is plugged in and is detected by my computer.
I am not sure how to enable root access for apps AND adb, im sorry. how do i do that ?

newFool said:
I am not sure how to enable root access for apps AND adb, im sorry. how do i do that ?
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Assuming you have CM running do this:
Settings > About Phone > Build Number.
Tap the Build Number section 7 times in a row. A small message will pop up that says "You are now a developer".
Return to the settings menu. You will now see there's a new menu at the bottom called "Developer options". Enter that menu and scroll down to the section "DEBUGGING". Tap on "USB debugging" to enable it. A small window will pop up that asks you again if you want to enable debugging. Tap "OK".
If the phone was not yet connected with a USB cable to your computer do that now. After a few seconds a window will appear that display your computers authentication ID. It will ask you to allow access for that computer ID. Check the box that says something like "Do not ask again for this computer" and then tap "Allow" or "OK" (can't remember what it says).
Now scroll up a little bit in the Developer options menu until you see "Root access". It should currently say only "Apps". Tap the menu and select "Apps and ADB" from the popup.
When all that is done start EFSBackup again. It auto-detects if you did everything correctly as written here. Report back here with your progress.

Thankyou for helping me, i got through it, but now in EFS Professional i get this error
AO7 said:
Assuming you have CM running do this:
Settings > About Phone > Build Number.
Tap the Build Number section 7 times in a row. A small message will pop up that says "You are now a developer".
Return to the settings menu. You will now see there's a new menu at the bottom called "Developer options". Enter that menu and scroll down to the section "DEBUGGING". Tap on "USB debugging" to enable it. A small window will pop up that asks you again if you want to enable debugging. Tap "OK".
If the phone was not yet connected with a USB cable to your computer do that now. After a few seconds a window will appear that display your computers authentication ID. It will ask you to allow access for that computer ID. Check the box that says something like "Do not ask again for this computer" and then tap "Allow" or "OK" (can't remember what it says).
Now scroll up a little bit in the Developer options menu until you see "Root access". It should currently say only "Apps". Tap the menu and select "Apps and ADB" from the popup.
When all that is done start EFSBackup again. It auto-detects if you did everything correctly as written here. Report back here with your progress.
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I flashed this kernel as per advice. Could this be the reason EFS Pro says "your device is NOT perm rooted!" ?
Misterjunky said:
I bet you have not tried to flash a compatible custom kernel.
If your phone is an N9005 then flash this kernel below:
http://whatever.host-base.de/kernel/hlte/custom-n3-clean-0.98-eur.zip
If all else fails, why not flash a non-experimental Kitkat 4.4.2
TW based full feature custom rom. (There are so many good ones)
Good luck!
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newFool said:
I flashed this kernel as per advice. Could this be the reason EFS Pro says "your device is NOT perm rooted!" ?
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Are you certain you have selected APPS AND ADB in the root access menu of developer options?

Pretty sure i have.
AO7 said:
Are you certain you have selected APPS AND ADB in the root access menu of developer options?
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newFool said:
Pretty sure i have.
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Do you have SuperSU installed? Install it from the Play Store and come back here with the result.

SuperSU is installed.
AO7 said:
Do you have SuperSU installed? Install it from the Play Store and come back here with the result.
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newFool said:
SuperSU is installed.
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Ok can you run adb from the command prompt or shell as root?
Code:
$ adb devices
$ adb root
does that allow you to restart the adb daemon in root mode?

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For 1.58.720.1, Restore this backup, flash below stock recovery & do OTA update.
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Google Drive
TWRP backup for 1.50.720.3 - Download
1. Extract rar file.
2. Place folder '2014-08-05--02-53-46 FRESH TWRP_1.50' it in your TWRP backup folder.
Path:
SDCARD/TWRP/BACKUPS/*YOUR DEVICE ID/
OR
EXT_SDCARD/TWRP/BACKUPS/*YOUR DEVICE ID/
*Note:Folder name of 'Your Device ID' should be replaced with your phone's device ID.
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2.Connect your mobile to PC.
3.Open command window with adb.
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6.Name the folder as the Device ID shown.
7. Place the folder in .rar file in that.
8. Done
3. Boot to TWRP.
4. Click Restore.
5. Select the backup (If backup is in SDcard, select sd card by touching internal memory written on top).
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OLD VERSIONS
TWRP backup for 1.25.720.1

LET me Try this Bro....... thanks a lot.......

Can twrp backup be used in cwm ?
Sent from my HTC D816w using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

SivasankarC said:
LET me Try this Bro....... thanks a lot.......
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Okay bro...all the best.
moosha said:
Can twrp backup be used in cwm ?
Sent from my HTC D816w using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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NO...!!!!
It can't be used

jithumon said:
Okay bro...all the best.
NO...!!!!
It can't be used
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IT worked.............
I installed the TWARP............ it overwrote the CWM.......
and i flashed the backup image...............
Now everything is New as shining new penny !!!
Thanks a lot for sharing the backup with me and everyone...............
1000Likes and Thanks for you !!!!:good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good:

SivasankarC said:
IT worked.............
I installed the TWARP............ it overwrote the CWM.......
and i flashed the backup image...............
Now everything is New as shining new penny !!!
Thanks a lot for sharing the backup with me and everyone...............
1000Likes and Thanks for you !!!!:good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good:
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Great bro.... Congrats....

boot image
Hey, thanks for sharing this. but could you please share the boot image too. I'm on a custom rom and wish to reinstall the stock rom so, i need to flash the boot image too. Thanks!! :good:

lvishal said:
Hey, thanks for sharing this. but could you please share the boot image too. I'm on a custom rom and wish to reinstall the stock rom so, i need to flash the boot image too. Thanks!! :good:
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Stock boot image.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4mqA0lznUoudE1kM0U4c2JhUW8/edit?usp=sharing

Thanks!!!
jithumon said:
Stock boot image.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4mqA0lznUoudE1kM0U4c2JhUW8/edit?usp=sharing
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Thanks a lot !!!

lvishal said:
Thanks a lot !!!
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Welcome dude...

I haven't rooted my device nor did I do any trick with it , but now my device is showing TAMPERED on hboot menu .. is this means my warranty is void .. how that can happen with even connecting my phone to pc.. can I suggest any way of removing it or unlocking my bootloader other than HTC Dev site .. warranty issues
Sent from my HTC Desire 816 dual sim using XDA Free mobile app

Can you upload backup with CWM
My device is not working with TWRP
Please

sonnu said:
I haven't rooted my device nor did I do any trick with it , but now my device is showing TAMPERED on hboot menu .. is this means my warranty is void .. how that can happen with even connecting my phone to pc.. can I suggest any way of removing it or unlocking my bootloader other than HTC Dev site .. warranty issues
Sent from my HTC Desire 816 dual sim using XDA Free mobile app
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I think tampered means bootloader has laready been unlocked ...
I don't know other way to unlock bootloader rather than HTC Dev
mytohn said:
Can you upload backup with CWM
My device is not working with TWRP
Please
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Sorry I can't. But I can help you in restoring this backup
Tell me where are you having problem.

jithumon said:
I think tampered means bootloader has laready been unlocked ...
I don't know other way to unlock bootloader rather than HTC Dev
Sorry I can't. But I can help you in restoring this backup
Tell me where are you having problem.
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Seem TWRP is not working on my device
when I try to select as any option such
install or wipe is not possible to touch to select in TWRP

mytohn said:
Seem TWRP is not working on my device
when I try to select as any option such
install or wipe is not possible to touch to select in TWRP
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You tried TWRP from the link given in the post or from somewhere else??

Please Help
Dear Developers,
Please help me. I got gift HTC DESIRE 816. I unlock bootloader, then flash CWM & then root it.
Then i flash KingSenseDS rom, but after flashing this rom my mobile keep restarting. I try to wipe partition,catch etc. but same problem.
After that i take rom backup from my friends phone & start restoring it from cwm / restore. But on screen its show "checking md5 sums...." & restart again.
I visit to HTC Service center, they says that without changing MOTHERBORD my phone will not start.
Please please please help......
(Sorry for my bad English)
Thanks,
Jaydeep

Jay0001 said:
Dear Developers,
Please help me. I got gift HTC DESIRE 816. I unlock bootloader, then flash CWM & then root it.
Then i flash KingSenseDS rom, but after flashing this rom my mobile keep restarting. I try to wipe partition,catch etc. but same problem.
After that i take rom backup from my friends phone & start restoring it from cwm / restore. But on screen its show "checking md5 sums...." & restart again.
I visit to HTC Service center, they says that without changing MOTHERBORD my phone will not start.
Please please please help......
(Sorry for my bad English)
Thanks,
Jaydeep
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Have you tried TWRP?

jithumon said:
Have you tried TWRP?
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Yes,
But after i select recovery, TWRP start & my device restart in few second.
I don't know what to do?

Jay0001 said:
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But after i select recovery, TWRP start & my device restart in few second.
I don't know what to do?
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Don't know what happened with your cell dude ....
Try asking a local repairer.

Got a few questions, will be getting my 816 this weekend....
Mine will be the Malaysian variant, which is a single sim version with sense 6 (just checked with the display unit at the telco show room here).
1. Will TWRP be compatible with sense 6? I read so far most of the recovery images has been tested with sense 5.5.
2. After unlocking the bootloader, is it possible to relock the bootloader for warranty purposes?
3. Can this dual sim rom be used with single sim device? I would like to get a backup rom in case anything goes wrong, unless htc has an application similar to Sony's SEUS.
Thanks for your time!:fingers-crossed:

SM-G900V unknown baseband and restart

Hi,
Phone restarts automatically with no imei and unknown baseband, I download stock firmware 4.4.2 and install on it but same situation,
any suggestion or help pls,
thanks
br

Isn't IMEI used for phone identification along with MEID? If thats blank, would it be an issue on Verizons side?

Elite49 said:
Isn't IMEI used for phone identification along with MEID? If thats blank, would it be an issue on Verizons side?
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imei is unknow

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nsnobel2 said:
imei is unknow
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Hi
I don't know if you've fixed your issue with your g900v or not, but i have the same problem and the same phone and obviously the same symptoms ...
As far as I've tried, nothing worked not ODIN flashing ROMs, or QPST to write IMEI or EFS professtiona ADB .... etc.
What I've come to know is this :
1- keep the phone in a safe place till next months reveal a solution through developers here or elsewhere.
2- Flash the Original Samsung Verizon Rom ( Full Package with efs and bootloader mounts and all partitions " Clean Flash" ) which costs about 100$ .
3- Change the board for a (200$) new one .
So, I would try to pay the 100$ and flash the original ROM, and comeback to tell if it solved the Problem.
I wish if you share any different approach or feedback . I would love to hear it .
Bye

It could possibly be that your EFS folder is damaged. This is where your IMEI and Baseband info is stored. If that's the case for your device, these steps should work. I've done this on two phones (one being an S5) and it fixed this problem.
I'm assuming that you're rooted. If not then you'll need to root your device first. And you need to have debugging enabled. What this does is backups the files from the EFS folder, repairs the partition tables, then restores the files to the repaired folder.
1. Connect the phone to your computer. (Windows)
2. Download this: https://www.dropbox.com/s/v2h5dzisjd0rgj5/EFS_Professional_2.1.73_Release.zip?dl=0
3. Extract and run the program
4. Click EFS Professional... It will open a window showing that it found your phone
5. Click on the Backup Tab and make sure all of the partitions are checked, and your Device Filter is recognized
6. Hit the Backup button to backup the EFS folder
7. After that's done, click the Restore button and it will restore your files to the EFS folder.
I hope this helps you.

There used to be a tool for the Note 2 I believe, maybe S4, that would let you re-write your EFS if it accidentally got erased. Not a backup/restore deal, but a tool to key in your IMEI and it would write it to the phone. Maybe research that tool for a fix?

joshw0000 said:
There used to be a tool for the Note 2 I believe, maybe S4, that would let you re-write your EFS if it accidentally got erased. Not a backup/restore deal, but a tool to key in your IMEI and it would write it to the phone. Maybe research that tool for a fix?
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Was it a tool specifically for the Note 2, or multiple Samsung devices, or maybe a universal program like CDMA Workshop? I love that program. It's what I use when it comes to actually entirely rewriting files like this. Most of the time a full rewrite isn't needed though if the EFS folder has just been damaged. Which "damaged" is totally the wrong word here, but that's what it's called for some reason. I really don't even know how it happens, but I do know when it does, it usually just jumbles and/or fragments the info in the folder and needs to be put back in it's correct order. Kind of like defragging in Windows. Just a tool like you're talking about would definitely be cool for me to have though. I shall start my quest to find it. Lol

Please some help
Any luck yet ???
Got the same issue here, and none of the threads here worked .

Same problem
Hello,
I have the exact same problem. I bought the phone here in Mexico, and the phone came with erased EFS folder. Phone restarts automatically when screen turns off. When I'm using the phone, it works just fine, but some seconds after screen goes off, phone restarts automatically. EFS folder is messed up, I've tried out a lot EFS restoring tools with no luck.
I tried QPST but it does not detect the phone, only appears "?" and "No phone" blinking. The same happens with DFS Tool.
I will try to look for that tool joshw0000 talks about.
I hope we can find out a solution for this excellent phone.
Bye.

Hey ...
I did a factory reset and cache wipe, and now the phone stopped restarting when the screen goes off, but still got the "Unknown" issues.
But at least I got rid of the annoying restarts.
570 ppl read this and still no answer, I got to admit ... it's tough.
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Bricked Device

i think i have messed up big this tym . my phone is bricked .
there is no recovery and the download mode even though its there its not installing anything.
the device is not appearing as qhsusb_bulk in linux so i cant access partion it just shows lge composite device.
it just boots up i get a black screen and the notification led starts to blink all colors.
i think the only way is if somehow i can force to install through the unresponsive download mode which was working before i rooted the phone with ioroot. or somehow access the phones partitions via linux even though it shows lge composite device

v.konvict said:
i think i have messed up big this tym . my phone is bricked .
there is no recovery and the download mode even though its there its not installing anything.
the device is not appearing as qhsusb_bulk in linux so i cant access partion it just shows lge composite device.
it just boots up i get a black screen and the notification led starts to blink all colors.
i think the only way is if somehow i can force to install through the unresponsive download mode which was working before i rooted the phone with ioroot. or somehow access the phones partitions via linux even though it shows lge composite device
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could you explain what you did before it got "bricked"?
and what model is your phone?

Arju007 said:
could you explain what you did before it got "bricked"?
and what model is your phone?
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its a D801 . it has a cracked screen so when i trying to install the EnergyROM_LG_G2_Multi_01.22.2014 it accidentally selected the 802 model. i used fast boot to restore the partitions but i also in a panic flashed the recovery partition. so now i have no recovery and and it wont go into fastboot .
sorry its a d801 tmobile

v.konvict said:
its a D801 . it has a cracked screen so when i trying to install the EnergyROM_LG_G2_Multi_01.22.2014 it accidentally selected the 802 model. i used fast boot to restore the partitions but i also in a panic flashed the recovery partition. so now i have no recovery and and it wont go into fastboot .
sorry its a d801 tmobile
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Good to know a bit more info on the case. So the computer is not recognizing the phone as an adb device at all?.. (I've never used Linux OS when modding my phone so my knowledge in that department is limited and I hope someone else will be able to help you there.) .. Else I would see if a windows computer would recognize the phone as an adb device.

Arju007 said:
Good to know a bit more info on the case. So the computer is not recognizing the phone as an adb device at all?.. (I've never used Linux OS when modding my phone so my knowledge in that department is limited and I hope someone else will be able to help you there.) .. Else I would see if a windows computer would recognize the phone as an adb device.
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okay i have mjust tried the tot method but it says wrong model. what do i do now. on model it is showing 802 instead of 801.

v.konvict said:
okay i have mjust tried the tot method but it says wrong model. what do i do now. on model it is showing 802 instead of 801.
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Sorry for not being able to help you... but i suggest you to keep all your problems in 1 thread instead of createting several threads for your issue. It gets confusing to follow all your threads and most likely harder to help you as you haven't gathered all information and status on your proceedings in one and same place.
I'm crossing my fingers hoping that someone will be able to help you or that you'll find a solution. As for your screen being cracked makes it hard to operate. Do you have a bluetooth mouse? or an otg cable where you can connect a mouse? that way you'll be able to access the whole screen.

Arju007 said:
Sorry for not being able to help you... but i suggest you to keep all your problems in 1 thread instead of createting several threads for your issue. It gets confusing to follow all your threads and most likely harder to help you as you haven't gathered all information and status on your proceedings in one and same place.
I'm crossing my fingers hoping that someone will be able to help you or that you'll find a solution. As for your screen being cracked makes it hard to operate. Do you have a bluetooth mouse? or an otg cable where you can connect a mouse? that way you'll be able to access the whole screen.
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Sorry its just that i am desperate for this work. I am now running android 4.4.2 everything is working. The phone just doesnt have an imei. I have installed twrp 2.8.1.0 rooted with towel root using wireless. Now i just wanna fix the imei problem. No i dont have a otg cable or a bluetooth mouse . I need to somehow access the hidden menu so i can use the QPST unless u have other ideas

v.konvict said:
Sorry its just that i am desperate for this work. I am now running android 4.4.2 everything is working. The phone just doesnt have an imei. I have installed twrp 2.8.1.0 rooted with towel root using wireless. Now i just wanna fix the imei problem. No i dont have a otg cable or a bluetooth mouse . I need to somehow access the hidden menu so i can use the QPST unless u have other ideas
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just an idea but not sure if it will work. can you use some voice control app to make it dial the numbers you want.. like google now? "Call...".. if you understand what i mean... It's hard, unless you install a rom that allows you to rotate the screen uppside down which is also an option. I remember i cracked my nexus 4 screen. I had it running slimkat rom and could rotate the screen uppside down. But not sure you'll be able to access the hidden menu on custom rom though(?).. Do you have any efs backup anywhere?

Arju007 said:
just an idea but not sure if it will work. can you use some voice control app to make it dial the numbers you want.. like google now? "Call...".. if you understand what i mean... It's hard, unless you install a rom that allows you to rotate the screen uppside down which is also an option. I remember i cracked my nexus 4 screen. I had it running slimkat rom and could rotate the screen uppside down. But not sure you'll be able to access the hidden menu on custom rom though(?).. Do you have any efs backup anywhere?
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I have made a backup of the imei right now with an apo called lg backup imei. It can also restore the backup. Was wondering if there was a way to edit the backup before restoring it.
edit: funny enough the dialer does rotate and am in the hidden menu. but i dont see the enable CP USB under port settings. any ideas.am tranna follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1942417

v.konvict said:
I have made a backup of the imei right now with an apo called lg backup imei. It can also restore the backup. Was wondering if there was a way to edit the backup before restoring it.
edit: funny enough the dialer does rotate and am in the hidden menu. but i dont see the enable CP USB under port settings. any ideas.am tranna follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1942417
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Do you have a backup from before, when the imei was on your phone?

Arju007 said:
Do you have a backup from before, when the imei was on your phone?
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unfortunately nop but i do have a full backup of the stock rom before losing the imei

v.konvict said:
unfortunately nop but i do have a full backup of the stock rom before losing the imei
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reverting to complete stock has in many cases helped retrive imei but there is not guarantee. what you could try is to make a backup of your current rom, so that you have the old and a new back up and then restore the old and see if it worked. if not go back to the new. I guess the best would be to try to go back to complete stock.

Arju007 said:
reverting to complete stock has in many cases helped retrive imei but there is not guarantee. what you could try is to make a backup of your current rom, so that you have the old and a new back up and then restore the old and see if it worked. if not go back to the new. I guess the best would be to try to go back to complete stock.
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the old rom was stock and i just dd the restore ...no luck with method.... what next now

v.konvict said:
the old rom was stock and i just dd the restore ...no luck with method.... what next now
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then there is this left: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
Going back completely to stock...

Arju007 said:
then there is this left: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
Going back completely to stock...
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actually i have already done that. i used the tot method to install the jb 4.2.2 when i could access the download mode only.
i was thinking what if someone makes a backup of their efs partition then i use it to restore to mine. i know i wont have my imei number but at least my phone will be working

v.konvict said:
actually i have already done that. i used the tot method to install the jb 4.2.2 when i could access the download mode only.
i was thinking what if someone makes a backup of their efs partition then i use it to restore to mine. i know i wont have my imei number but at least my phone will be working
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Question, which method did you use to root your phone?

Arju007 said:
Question, which method did you use to root your phone?
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I used the towel root method

v.konvict said:
I used the towel root method
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Ah ok. Had you used ioroot, it would have takes a backup of your efs partition. Well we do not promote people to use each other's efs backups as it's illegal.