Hi Guys,
This is my first post here and also I am fairly new to android, so I apologize in advance if I violate a forum rule or ask an obvious silly question. Anyway,I Recently, I received a Samsung A5 2016 Dual Sim from my friend which did not boot up. Apparently he had installed an app which caused this situation. Then he had tried to install multiple firmwares with Odin on it without success. Anyway, I received the phone and first strange thing that I found was that product name in download mode was SM-A5108 which was different from A510FD which was on the phones box. This probably was the main reason behind not being able to flash any A510FD firmware on phone. So I flashed a A5108 firmware on it booted up to android. But there was 4 issues there:
1- No baseband version was available.
2- No IMEI information for either of sim card slots and of course not detecting any of sim cards.
3- Very sensible lag and delay on loading apps and working with menus.
4- Also A5108 is apparently available for china region so menu was Chinese and other region specific apps was on it.
I found out the original firmware on it was A510FD so searched a little bit and found out it is possible to restore a backup from A510FD. I downloaded a backup file from internet and restored it using TWRP (Data, System, Boot). After restore, phone booted up with A510FD but once again with null IMEI and also lagging. Right now baseband version is available and device model on about section is A510FD. I know all radio related information is on EFS but I have no EFS backup right now and restoring EFS is not an option. Is there any way to fix IMEI issue now?
I can provide exact build number and any other information about phone and firmwares that I used in case it is required for better troubleshooting.
check you phone model by imei or serial from the box or from back of the phone, if someone messed up that phone is hard to be sure what model is
remosam said:
check you phone model by imei or serial from the box or from back of the phone, if someone messed up that phone is hard to be sure what model is
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I forgot to mention there is no IMEI on phone's box or phone itself. But phone's model (A510FD)is printed on box. Also battery is non-removable so not able to check inside of phone for IMEI.
If there is no other option you could remove the back glass panel to see the IMEI number there is a sticker underneath it i replaced the screen of mine and i saw this sticker. You need to be carefull taking off the panel tho cuz you coul rip off the sticker if you're not careful.
Thank you for responding. Okay, Let's suppose I found out IMEI by opening phone's back panel. What is the next step? How could I use these information to recover IMEI to phone? Is there any chance that IMEI information is at EFS partition but due to wrong firmware upgrade it is not working?
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Hi all,
Sorry for the noob question but I have tried most of the repair suggestions in this forum all still could not get back the IMEI, Baseband, and serial number of the handset. Is there a way to program the original IMEI and serial number back into my Galaxy S4 I9505?
The handset had Hong Kong firmware 4.4.2 but with null IMEI, null baseband and wierd serial number. The handset is not IMEI blocked in Australia which I am trying to get it to work.
Would Chimera or Z3x software do this? Kies could not detect the handset for firmware update.
Thanks.
Wildwind101 said:
Hi all,
Sorry for the noob question but I have tried most of the repair suggestions in this forum all still could not get back the IMEI, Baseband, and serial number of the handset. Is there a way to program the original IMEI and serial number back into my Galaxy S4 I9505?
The handset had Hong Kong firmware 4.4.2 but with null IMEI, null baseband and wierd serial number. The handset is not IMEI blocked in Australia which I am trying to get it to work.
Would Chimera or Z3x software do this? Kies could not detect the handset for firmware update.
Thanks.
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You may have a defective modem, try installing new modem software and see if that works. good luck
roscored1000 said:
You may have a defective modem, try installing new modem software and see if that works. good luck
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Already tried that. Flashed with stock Hong Kong firmware, modem only, etc and did not fix it.
Is there a way to find out the which is the original firmware for the phone as the previous owner might have flashed it with the wrong firmware?
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Go here and enter your IMEI. The result should pop up with a great deal of information about your device. Post the result, not including the IMEI itself, and we can figure this out for you.
If your IMEI just disappeared without you doing anything, then chances are you got a hardware failure and the your EMMC chip needs to be replaced.
Lennyz1988 said:
If your IMEI just disappeared without you doing anything, then chances are you got a hardware failure and the your EMMC chip needs to be replaced.
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Thank, I'm beginning to think this is the case.
Wildwind101 said:
Thank, I'm beginning to think this is the case.
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Hi all,
I have re-flowed the MMC chip successfully. Is there a way to restore the IMEI and baseband without the nv-backup file?
Thanks :crying::crying:
Only if you used Wanam's EFS Backup tool to make a backup. It backs up not just the EFS partition, but the modem partitions and a few other hidden partitions as well. Otherwise you need to use methods we can't discuss on XDA to fix it.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Only if you used Wanam's EFS Backup tool to make a backup. It backs up not just the EFS partition, but the modem partitions and a few other hidden partitions as well. Otherwise you need to use methods we can't discuss on XDA to fix it.
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How do I find out the if the modem and IMEI info were still there and not completely erased or gone by the previous owner. I received it with null/null IMEI baseband fault.
You already replaced the modem as it was suggested by someone upthread. That would take care of the modem. There's no way to know whether the IMEI is present or not. It probably isn't present, in which case it needs to be rewritten.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
You already replaced the modem as it was suggested by someone upthread. That would take care of the modem. There's no way to know whether the IMEI is present or not. It probably isn't present, in which case it needs to be rewritten.
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I think the IMEI info is lost so I would need to rewritten as I don't an NV_backup copy
The NV backup isn't present in the /efs folder on Android 4.4.2, at least from what I've witnessed on my own device. That's why I've switched to using Wanam's EFS Backup tool from Samsung Tool as it backs up the hidden modem and EFS partitions where the IMEI actually is stored.
If the IMEI is completely lost, you'll have to take the phone to Samsung for service. As mentioned upthread, there are other methods to fix this, but they can't be discussed here.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
The NV backup isn't present in the /efs folder on Android 4.4.2, at least from what I've witnessed on my own device. That's why I've switched to using Wanam's EFS Backup tool from Samsung Tool as it backs up the hidden modem and EFS partitions where the IMEI actually is stored.
If the IMEI is completely lost, you'll have to take the phone to Samsung for service. As mentioned upthread, there are other methods to fix this, but they can't be discussed here.
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Thanks, in my case the modem and IMEI are already corrupted without an EFS backup so how can they be restored except for re-writting the IMEI ? I will look into Wanam's EFS Backup tool to see if I can salvage this mainboard.
I was having the dreaded "Sim card not detected" message and decided to try replacing the mainboard of my Koodo/Telus S4 SGH-i337m with another from the exact same model but different company.
I rooted the phone (etc) and used the tool at http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ool-antaresone-s-imei-backup-restore-t2975136 to do a complete backup of the EFS and stuff
I was able to swap out the boards with no trouble and confirmed the newly repaired phone had an IMEI before doing a restore using the above tool as well, but after doing so, the IMEI says Unknown.
I put the phone into DM mode and enabled cp logging in recovery so the phone could be recognized by Windows (otherwise it was saying USB Device Not Recognized)
I tried Octoplus and it can get the software and firmware info from the phone, but does nothing else. NV Items reader writer gives an "Unknown Command" error for even just reading the full phone.
Not sure what I need to do to fix this. Thinking about contacting an unlocking guy here in Canada who says he can repair the IMEI remotely, but I don't want to do that if it's something simple I'm overlooking. Unfortunately most of the documents talking about IMEI repair refer to options that don't exist in my service menu (for example #6 Common and turning off FTM mode). Would appreciate any help.
The backup method is for the i9505 and I understand that, hardware-wise, the i337m has the same hardware but the major difference is support for LTE frequencies in Canada.
You tried to restore the imei from the original motherboard to the replacement motherboard? Do you have a back up of the replacement motherboard's imei information?
With the s4, I don't think all of the imei information is in the efs folder. Nvdata may be written in a hidden partition.
Yup I took a backup of both before doing anything
The tool I linked to says it supports the i337m and it detected it and did not complain at all.
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The backup method is for the i9505 and I understand that, hardware-wise, the i337m has the same hardware but the major difference is support for LTE frequencies in Canada.
You tried to restore the imei from the original motherboard to the replacement motherboard? Do you have a back up of the replacement motherboard's imei information?
With the s4, I don't think all of the imei information is in the efs folder. Nvdata may be written in a hidden partition.
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The tool backed up several partitions it seems, not just the efs.
Just an FYI. Both motherboards are for Canadian models. My original was with Koodo and the new one is from Bell. Both are identical. It shouldn't have a problem with that.
You tried to restore your old imei to the replacement board? Any particular reason this was necessary? Both motherboards were running the same ROM although I'm not sure this makes a difference.
I wanted to keep it as close to the original as possible (guess I'm a bit OCD like that lol) and I'm pretty sure the seller I bought it from on eBay set the imei on it to a fake number, as I checked it online and nobody had any information on it (whereas my original Imei was recognized as coming from an s4).
Did you try flashing a stock rom on the replacement motherboard? If that doesn't restore the imei and you don't have the replacement's original imei, you may be out of luck.
You confirmed that the replacement is an i337m in download mode?
I am trying a stock Bell firmware using odin now and will then restore the imei backup I took of the new motherboard to see what happens.
Trying to restore the imei backup from the Koodo phone may make it worse.
After flashing a stock rom, check to see if wifi and Bluetooth works before trying to restore the imei.
audit13 said:
Trying to restore the imei backup from the Koodo phone may make it worse.
After flashing a stock rom, check to see if wifi and Bluetooth works before trying to restore the imei.
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Still working on it, but previous attempts have had absolutely no other issues. Wifi, camera, et al have worked fine.
Okay so I flashed back the Bell stock firmware and my backup of the new motherboard, and the IMEI is back, but I am almost 100% sure it's a fake one. None of the sim unlock methods work and online tools cannot identify it. It's not the old 0049 or any other known fake/invalid one, which is quite weird.
Which method are you using to sim unlock?
I just purchased an unlock code for my original imei and am stuck at this point unless I can figure out why it doesn't work on the new motherboard.
Unlock codes are tied to the imei. Since you can't get your imei into the replacement board, you can't use the unlock code.
Also, some carriers can detect an altered imei and will not activate the phone on their network. Not sure if this is always the case.
We dont support nor allow discussion of imei changing, thread closed.
Hello guys. I am not quite new here, but I never registered (or I did but I couldn't find with which email or username).
However, I am having some trouble with Samsung S7 phone.
First of all, the IMEI on the About page is not the same as the IMEI on the back of the phone.
When I enter the IMEI from the back of the phone in IMEI checker, I get the right phone (Samsung S7).
When I enter the IMEI from the About page in IMEI checker, I get some old BLU phone.
Second problem is that I think this phone is not duos, however, whichever firmware I try to flash, I see the SIM card manager in the Settings. Which is weird to me.
Third problem is that the phone won't connect to network. I've tried 3 SIM cards (all 3 of those works on other phones), but this one just won't connect.
It shows full strength of signal, it also shows the phone number of the SIM, however, when I try to make a call, it says "Not registered on network".
The phone should not be locked as my brother said that he used it for some time, then he updated it to the latest OS and then did a factory reset. After that, the phone just stopped working.
Does anyone know what could be the issue? Why the IMEIs are different?
I am quite sure that the phone model is SM-G930F, however, the model number in Settings shows SM-G930FD. Which is again weird to me.
I've looked on the Google to see a picture of the SIM card slot of Samsung S7 duos and mine SIM card slot does not like that. Also, on one slot, it says only "microSD" and on another "SIM". So, I guess it is not a duos phone.
Any advices?
Thank you in advance!
All the best,
Dale
It sounds like somebody has changed the IMEI of the phone and patched the certificate for the IMEI to work.
Once you reset the phone or update the firmware on it, it will remove the patched certificate allowing the changed IMEI.
You will need to look for someone that does IMEI repair / change to get it working for you again I know there is a guy on the forums here that does them for free. Look through the s7 edge sub forums for them.
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It sounds like somebody has changed the IMEI of the phone and patched the certificate for the IMEI to work.
Once you reset the phone or update the firmware on it, it will remove the patched certificate allowing the changed IMEI.
You will need to look for someone that does IMEI repair / change to get it working for you again I know there is a guy on the forums here that does them for free. Look through the s7 edge sub forums for them.
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Well, I already flashed the firmware multiple times with different basebands and versions of the firmware as I thought that the firmware is wrong. Also tried to flash the firmware with Phone EFS Clear option checked in Odin.
Everything else on the phone works.
Sorry that this isnt help but you not alone, I unbricked a Samsung S7 (SM-G930F) after it suddenly just bricked (hard brick/soft brick - same thing). Eventually when I installed nougat on it, and finally wanted to use the phone, i tried a simcard and noticed how it would load all saved contacts but whatever I dailed, it responded "Not registered to network". Checking the model number it is now SM-G930FD but i am unable to verify the imei becuase of missing box. I tried many firmwares (even those that specify its for SM-G930F) but the model number remains SM-G930FD.
could any help plz be posted...
It can be done by repair IMEI, i would like to help you if you'r interested
instrumentaly said:
It can be done by repair IMEI, i would like to help you if you'r interested
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can u help me please i have the exact same problem
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After flashing a stock ROM using Odin, the phone no longer recognises the SIM. The SIM works in another phone. The phone I flashed appears to have forgotten its IMEI numbers.
I haven't forgotten the numbers - I still have the sticker that came on the back of the phone with the IMEIs and S/N printed on it.
Is there a way to input my IMEI numbers back into the phone?
Thank you.
Can someone give me an backup of the efs partiton with twrp of a520f please?
Hi there! this is my first thread. i bought a new mainboard for my s7 edge cuz my original one fried. i saw that the mainboard had its imei erased and it doesnt have a serial number. i did flash it with a custom one ui rom. right now i tried to edit the two svc files in the "sec_efs" folder by changing the device id with the imei from my original board and the serial number also from the original one and i still dont have imei or sim conectivity. any suggestions to what to do?
Whatever it is, it's not good...
smecherasu15 said:
Hi there! this is my first thread. i bought a new mainboard for my s7 edge cuz my original one fried. i saw that the mainboard had its imei erased and it doesnt have a serial number. i did flash it with a custom one ui rom. right now i tried to edit the two svc files in the "sec_efs" folder by changing the device id with the imei from my original board and the serial number also from the original one and i still dont have imei or sim conectivity. any suggestions to what to do?
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Have you your first s7 edge efs backup..... Just flash it.... It's must necessary a twrp efs backup... After that everything will be done