Help dev does not start any custom rom gives me the error that could not mount EFS but i installed the firmware i9505 and resibo calls and messages and the imei is there but install any custom rom and stays in the rom logo already I do not know what to do, please help me And some more I have a file that says efs.autobackup.img weighs 14 mb and I do not remember which application is restored
Is the model # gt-i9505 in download mode? You're flashing the correct TWRP to the phone?
@audit13: He spammed multiple development threads back on the 27th, complaining of the same issue, except he had completely lost his EFS. My answer to him was to get the phone serviced, because the issue at hand wasn't caused by these ROMs, but user error.
audit13 said:
Is the model # gt-i9505 in download mode? You're flashing the correct TWRP to the phone?
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Yes, I have the twrp 3.0.2.0 jfltexx the point is that no custom rom starts me while the stock based ones start normally
Sounds like it could be an issue specific to your phone.
Stock ROMs are quite stable and easily rooted to remove or add apps.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
@audit13: He spammed multiple development threads back on the 27th, complaining of the same issue, except he had completely lost his EFS. My answer to him was to get the phone serviced, because the issue at hand wasn't caused by these ROMs, but user error.
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In fact installs a ROM that is called imperium v16 and which caused me all this leaving me without EFS folder, even I complain in your forum did everything to the letter but I have not found the solution because no personalized rom initiates me
audit13 said:
Sounds like it could be an issue specific to your phone.
Stock ROMs are quite stable and easily rooted to remove or add apps.
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Friend how I'm telling you just happens to me with the custom roms based on samsung stock me work and I initiate perfectly, and I apologize for my english I'm from colombia greetings
No need to apologize. Your English is fine.
I understand that your phone works only with a stock ROM. I'm not a developer so I can't really say why it does not work with a custom ROM.
@luisfelipevides: If Imperium ROM caused the issue, which I highly doubt, then confine your answers to that ROM's thread. Do not spam other development threads with the same nonsense, because as I told you in the JDC AOSP 7.1.1 thread, it's not a ROM issue. Your spam should be removed shortly, as I reported it to the mods to deal with.
You could have helped your own cause here by making sure you backed up your EFS by using Wanam EFS Backup or (better) Wanam Partition Backup. Now your EFS is gone, and your only real recourse is to either try and restore it using that .img file you have and EFS Backup, or taking your phone in for service and paying Samsung for the privilege of fixing your phone.
Things like this are what happens when you are in the mindset that rooting and custom ROMs are fun or cool, rather than the serious business it actually is. Had you done proper research in this forum, using the search engine XDA provides, you would have discovered that the number one thing to do after rooting the device is to make a backup of the EFS folder! Instead, you left things to chance and got burned. Now you have to deal with the consequences.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Your spam should be removed shortly, as I reported it to the mods to deal with.
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And he is banned instead.
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@krasCGQ: He wasn't when I posted that.
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Hi All,
After flashing new ROM, my first time, the device couldn't connect to the network due to missing IMEI.
I don't know how and why it was deleted.
I have tryied to revert back to the Stock ROM and the same.
I have no support from my service provider because the device is hacked...
Any solutions?
same case happened to me
hi there, just the same thing happened to me when I newly bought samsung galaxy S2, I did many trials to find a solution and a lot of internet research but I could not find any, and a lot of new flashes.
At the end, I re- installed again a stock ROM and went to the service shop where it is still under guaranty, the guys there did not know how to fix it back although they have contacted the VENDER (samsung firm), and at the end they replace it with BRAND New one, I was lucky.
However, when you get a new one, you have to back up a directory called "efs" using root explorer application (have to buy it from market),while u must be rooted, they folder includes the imei data needed, and if you have it already back it up some time back, try to restore it and may be you will have your imei back, (i could not dare to try this after i got the replacement).
My cousin had this problem when he flashed lite'ning rom 6.1 on his new galaxy s 2. I flashed it back to stock XXKH3 and imei and baseband returned. Tried flashing back to 6.1 and again went off so back to stock and everything working fine.
Try restore IMEI technqiues (part of my reserches atthat time):
www(dot)youtube(dot)com(slash)watch?v=JqLK_2I-SBM
and
www(dot)youtube(dot)com(slash)watch?v=SluVXRxgvpc&feature=related
Good Luck
chipxtreme said:
My cousin had this problem when he flashed lite'ning rom 6.1 on his new galaxy s 2. I flashed it back to stock XXKH3 and imei and baseband returned. Tried flashing back to 6.1 and again went off so back to stock and everything working fine.
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Can you please provide me a link for the stock XXKH3 ROM ?
Thanks in advance.
gentle10 said:
hi there, just the same thing happened to me when I newly bought samsung galaxy S2, I did many trials to find a solution and a lot of internet research but I could not find any, and a lot of new flashes.
At the end, I re- installed again a stock ROM and went to the service shop where it is still under guaranty, the guys there did not know how to fix it back although they have contacted the VENDER (samsung firm), and at the end they replace it with BRAND New one, I was lucky.
However, when you get a new one, you have to back up a directory called "efs" using root explorer application (have to buy it from market),while u must be rooted, they folder includes the imei data needed, and if you have it already back it up some time back, try to restore it and may be you will have your imei back, (i could not dare to try this after i got the replacement).
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Using the root explorer method I'm not sure you will be able to restore the IMEI if you corrupt the /efs folder. Have a look at this!
Dude, read the f**king rules!
This is the wrong section, and you obviously haven't even tried to use the search button.
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sagytb said:
Hi All,
After flashing new ROM, my first time, the device couldn't connect to the network due to missing IMEI.
I don't know how and why it was deleted.
I have tryied to revert back to the Stock ROM and the same.
I have no support from my service provider because the device is hacked...
Any solutions?
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If your /efs directory got erased due to a flash.. Short answer: Without a backup you cannot restore it. A support request from samsung maybe, but unlikely due to the modified nature of the device.
bruflot said:
Dude, read the f**king rules!
This is the wrong section, and you obviously haven't even tried to use the search button.
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How hard was that? A civil and informative response in same time it took you to swear at him..
bruflot said:
Dude, read the f**king rules!
This is the wrong section, and you obviously haven't even tried to use the search button.
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wow, how helpful you were, you should be "flashed" to CEO of XDA-developers and not remaining senior member.
you amazed us really...
bruflot said:
Dude, read the f**king rules!
This is the wrong section, and you obviously haven't even tried to use the search button.
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If only. It's funny how people lose their efs folder then come complaining and researching afterwards. All they have to do is simply back it up.
Return the phone to samsung under warranty and hope for the best OP.
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for me, after installing Lite... Rom 6.1, i miss my IMEI, but after installing first rom(with three files!) of middle east, its back to me!!!
Lost IMEI
Are you sure the IMEI is realy lost? sometimes when the modem ****s up or compatibility issues.
I think maybe you should download only the modem which corasponds to the rom you are using, ie, use KH3 modem if KH3 ROM etc.
Give that a try my friend...dont forget to read the instructions in the other threads about the use of odin, I know this is not the appropriate place for this thread but there is no need to be agresive towards people who are learning the ropes
indeed try to flash back to stock rom and then root Backup your efs folder then try flashing a rom again.
i got this also that my Imei was gone flashed back to stock and it was back again.
Someone knows how to reproduce this?
I already have an efs backup but want to try to get a new sgs2 (yellow tint prob).
Cheers
Same here, have had Litening Rom 6.1 (for a couple of months already) and IMEI gone since this morning. The phone can't find the network anymore. It also has problems booting up sometimes. In some cases I need to pull the battery and boot it 5 times in a row before it boots past the first screen.
I guess I need to downgrade as well. (Or upgrade to the latest Litening version, but I'll first downgrade to the original firmware.)
on newer phones they have made it harder to fff up your imei the efs directory no longer exists and the data is saved in a private partition instead..
that is the way it is on my wifes galaxy s gio that i just setup..
just info for thought.
Anyone else a tad nervous about flashing a recovery.
I really want titanium backup.
But
My main problem is I want to have a play with different sound mods, but the device is sooo new im scared about voiding the warranty.
Any thoughts
???
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You'll be able to go back to stock and reset the flash counter with triangle away should you need to send your phone back for service. That is, unless you do something very wrong so just make sure you read and understand everything before flashing.
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fstorm said:
You'll be able to go back to stock and reset the flash counter with triangle away should you need to send your phone back for service. That is, unless you do something very wrong so just make sure you read and understand everything before flashing.
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Duuuuudddddeeeee
Your a legend
All I have wondered this whole time
Custom recovery here I come. Any suggestions
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jcurran.jc said:
Duuuuudddddeeeee
Your a legend
All I have wondered this whole time
Custom recovery here I come. Any suggestions
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TWRP
Please press thanks if I helped you!
TWRP is buggy and pretty awkward to use. The UI is horrible.
I'd recommend Philz Cwm recovery, it's awesome!
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jcurran.jc said:
Anyone else a tad nervous about flashing a recovery.
I really want titanium backup.
But
My main problem is I want to have a play with different sound mods, but the device is sooo new im scared about voiding the warranty.
Any thoughts
???
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Don't b scared.
Don't be scared, and read the forums here
Make sure you understand what you are doing, and there are some awesome guides here for beginners, read them. DO NOT forget to create a backup before you proceed. Download the official firmware for your model too, just in case something goes wrong. And be confident, hopefully nothing will go wrong if you follow the steps word by word.
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Obagleyfreer said:
TWRP is buggy and pretty awkward to use. The UI is horrible.
I'd recommend Philz Cwm recovery, it's awesome!
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Hi, like Jccurran.jc, I am a new comer to the Android world and delighted to have a S4. Having rooted my phone, I am starting to explore what custom ROMs have to offer. In this staged process, I am now keen to get Recovery on my phone but despite my readings still have a number queries that I would be grateful for someone to help me understand. All of these are based on the premise that you must have custom recovery on your phone before moving to installing a custom ROM on it. The specific questions I have are:
Am I correct in understanding that "custom recovery" is merely the means of installing a ROM to return to should the installation of a custom ROM go wrong?
If this is the case, why can't your Stock ROM achieve this fall-back role?
There seem to be several ways of installing a custom Recovery whether it be via TWRP, ClockWorkMod and Philz CWM. These all seem to achieve the same objective but use different custom recovery file formats whether they be zip, taz or image files. However, is the method of choice largely a personal one and once the custom recovery file is in place, it doesn't make any difference when you move on to installing a custom ROM or are you now locked into a set way of installing a Custom ROM?
All guides to undertaking installation of a custom recovery stress the importance of backing up your phone (which is a little confusing to a new comer as I have Titanium Backup Pro but can't backup my ROM until I have Recovery in place?). I have done what I can but note that some sites recommend using EFS Prossional to backup my phone's EFS settings folder that contains very critical phone specific information that include IMEI (encrypted in the nv_data.bin), wireless MAC addresses and product code. While I can't be certain that this doesn't happen with Apps like My Backup Pro or Helium, it seems very sensible to help avoid bricking my phone but the program itself requires BusyBox v1.20.2, not the current version in Google Play Store which is more recent but as the developer states is less stable than the older version (and with which EFS Professional wont work). Despite my best attempts to locate the older version as a APK file I haven't been able to as most links point to crap or seem to be for inclusion in custom ROMs (but this may reflect my lack of understanding of the Android system). Can anyone help me understand this and point me to a site where I can obtain the necessary version of BusyBox to enable me to run EFS Professional?
Some sites, including one of the responders to this thread, point out the importance of staying with your phone's offical firmware so that the modem and other hardware components of your phone continue working properly. I have purchased an unlocked international GT-I9595 phone via an internet store that has the baseband version I9505ZHUAME1. Should I my custom recovery file be the same (or its more recent release) or can I use an international LTE variant file such as "CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.zip"? Obviously, living in Australia, I am not wedded to the Hong Kong based ROM that is native to my phone.
If the answer to the previous question is to stay with the phone's native ROM, then this may force me away from TWRP as it doesn't believe there is any Recovery files available for my phone. Does this fit with other people's experience?
Many thanks in advance for any responses as I totally agree with another responders to this thread (FlOYD') advice: "Make sure you understand what you are doing!".
Basically the first step to customising your Android device is rooting, second step is backing up EFS and third is installing a custom recovery.
The stock recovery doesn't give you an option to install anything or make backups this is why you need custom.
The first thing I do after flashing a custom recovery (usually a .tar.md5 file in PDA section of Odin) is back up my current state.
You can choose any recovery you like, like firmware, some are built better than others. CWM is the original and probably the most used, followed by TWRP. They both have advantages and disadvantages.
I prefer Philz version of CWM personally as I don't flash CM based ROMs and tend to stick with Touchwiz ROMs.
You can also flash custom kernels using a custom recovery this is basically the 'bridge' between your phone's hardware and software. You can change LOTS of things with a custom kernel, I won't go into that.
Once you've backed up your EFS and current state you can flash a new Rom, try it out, if you don't like it then just restore back to your old back up
Before making any changes to themes, or installing zips you should make a backup, that why if anything goes wrong you can just restore it again. And believe me it happens often!
Read through threads, read again and when using Odin double check everything is in the right place and DO NOT TICK REPARTITION!
I'm sure you'll be fine, you seem like a responsible guy lol
Have fun with your new toy!
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Hello
INFO
I've installed the echoe rom version 22 http://echoerom.com/roms/echoefull/note-3/ on my phone ( samsung note 3 [n9005])
(with a the AEL kernel don't know if this is usefull info http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/development/mods-xxugbnl8-t2986519) )
also I've changed the bootloader to the appropriate Found on the XDA forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2495688
BL_N9005XXUGBNL8_CL3643614_QB3415922_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
I've changed my modem to CP_N9005XXUGBNL8_CL3643614_QB3415922_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 (which was a bad decision no 4g/lte anymore)
I've upgraded my recovery from cwm 6.0.4.6 to cwm 6.0.4.7
I did a back of my imei and efs just in case something would harm it and render my phone useless.
Problem:
Now I'm wondering can i go back to, either Stock 4.4.4 or a custom rom
I want to do this because the Rom is too new and not all apps i want to use, such as xposed framework and many other are unsupported. (which i should have checked before flashing)
Plus I'm not enjoying this rom due to many crashes, such as Unified Daemon (EUR)(needed for weather updates etc) and limited mobile data speeds and many mobile data disconnections, also I notice my Note 3 is running slower while using less ram than before which is very odd..
Many thanks in advance!
P.S.
I have all the files online I've made an online back up of them so which I always do for repairing purposes none of them is altered or tampered with by me.
Sir,
Please wait until mods will move this thread to the device specific forum.
Stand by
Good luck
R_a_z_v_a_n said:
Sir,
Please wait until mods will move this thread to the device specific forum.
Stand by
Good luck
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Thanks Patiently waiting!
Greetz
Moved!
Silassentinel said:
Hello
INFO
I've installed the echoe rom version 22 http://echoerom.com/roms/echoefull/note-3/ on my phone ( samsung note 3 [n9005])
(with a the AEL kernel don't know if this is usefull info http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/development/mods-xxugbnl8-t2986519) )
also I've changed the bootloader to the appropriate Found on the XDA forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2495688
BL_N9005XXUGBNL8_CL3643614_QB3415922_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
I've changed my modem to CP_N9005XXUGBNL8_CL3643614_QB3415922_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 (which was a bad decision no 4g/lte anymore)
I've upgraded my recovery from cwm 6.0.4.6 to cwm 6.0.4.7
I did a back of my imei and efs just in case something would harm it and render my phone useless.
Problem:
Now I'm wondering can i go back to, either Stock 4.4.4 or a custom rom
I want to do this because the Rom is too new and not all apps i want to use, such as xposed framework and many other are unsupported. (which i should have checked before flashing)
Plus I'm not enjoying this rom due to many crashes, such as Unified Daemon (EUR)(needed for weather updates etc) and limited mobile data speeds and many mobile data disconnections, also I notice my Note 3 is running slower while using less ram than before which is very odd..
Many thanks in advance!
P.S.
I have all the files online I've made an online back up of them so which I always do for repairing purposes none of them is altered or tampered with by me.
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Yes u can!!!!flash your stock rom with Odin and everything will be fine!!!
HIT THE THANKS BOTTOM IF I HELP YOU IN ENYWAY!!!!!
I was trying out some lollipop roms and in my stupidity didn't think about not being able to go back to kitkat.
After finding that a few apps I use don't like lollipop i thought I'd revert back, I went into recovery and tried to flash the kitkat rom, but it would keep failing. Panicking I remembered the nandroid backup. I restored my older kitkat rom and all worked well... Phew!
Moral of this story is always backup.
I'm now back on a lollipop rom, (audax) as so far everything is working like clockwork. But I still have my nandroid backup just in case
Lucky you! ;-p i don't have a nandroid ba-up but i do have the stock rom 4.3 somewhere i might try that after my exams are over! Thanks!
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So I rooted my 4.4.4 note 3 N900p and I was going through diff Roms, all the roms were 5.0... I didn't do a nandroid back up because Ive never heard of that. I have the stock 4.4.4 rom will that install or no?
redxblood85 said:
So I rooted my 4.4.4 note 3 N900p and I was going through diff Roms, all the roms were 5.0... I didn't do a nandroid back up because Ive never heard of that. I have the stock 4.4.4 rom will that install or no?
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Well I haven't tried it but if a nandroid works a clean install via odin or the cmd way should overwrite everything on your device so if you follow a tutorial for restoring your device to stock you should be ok i think BUT I haven't tried it so please ask around some more.
Dear XDA-Dev members,
I'm sorry in advance for my English, but I'll try my best.
For a long time, I never really wanted to root my phone, mainly because of the risks. That all changed lately and now I'm willing to root it, especially for the extra possibilities. I've been searching for a while now and found many different methods of rooting and a lot of definitions I'm not really aware of. So I got a few questions and I hope someone is willing to help me with this.
What exactly do definitions like, ROM, Stock ROM, flashing, whiping and root-related definitions mean? I guess it's some important knowledge for when I want to root my phone.
How do I know what builds are suitable for my phone? I recently updated to Android Lollipop and wish to keep that. I noticed a lot of functions are missing (Samsung???).
What exactly is the XPosed Framework and its modules I've been reading about?
Which method would be the easiest to use for rooting for the first time?
... And for installing a custom Android build?
My current installed apps/games/launcher (Apex), will these be gone? Or can they be restored?
Are there any other important things I need to know?
I don't have an external SD card yet, but I really need to get one, as my internal storage is getting kinda full.
At last, I've included my device information here: imgur.com/a/eKm1F (can't post the link directly due to XDA's anti-spam-thingy)
I really hope someone is willing to help me. Thank you in advance!
Start by reading this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2419762
- What exactly do definitions like, ROM, Stock ROM, flashing, whiping and root-related definitions mean? Can be easily found by a simple google search
- What exactly is the XPosed Framework and its modules I've been reading about? Can also be found by a simple search.
- How do I know what builds are suitable for my phone? I recently updated to Android Lollipop and wish to keep that. I noticed a lot of functions are missing (Samsung???). Every up to date custom rom is based Lollipop. And no there are no functions missing.
- For rooting you should use cf auto-root i9505. Type it in the search bar in the right corner of your screen.
- For installing custom roms you need a custom recovery. Use Philz of TWRP.
Last tip. Start reading and just do it. You can't destroy your phone.
Thank you. But once again, how do I know what custom rom is suitable for my device?
I'll read all the links posted.
rcth said:
Thank you. But once again, how do I know what custom rom is suitable for my device?
I'll read all the links posted.
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Everyone rom that's in the I9505 section.
Xpose is not available to lollipop yet.
Check the most popular Roms and start from there.
If u are already at Lolipoo , You'll probably need to update the bootloader to the same of the rom u intent to flash.
U must learn how to use ODIN. U could easy flash a pre rooted rom from ODIN.
Roms, bootloaders, modems and kernel is what u can change.
Bootloader only if needed, modem also.
Roms and kernels I do keep up to date.
Start with Imperium ROM maybe.
Flash by ODIN a recovery, like TWRP, reboot recovery, wipe everything and flash the rom.
Pretty simple but u must read a lot to not get lost in the way.
Welcome
Since is your first time. Search for IMEI backup. I've never used my backup but heard some scary stories about lost imei.
Start safe!
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Xposed is available for Android 5.0.1 but is still being tested and refined.
Before attempting to do ANYTHING, install Wanam EFS Backup and back up the IMEI. Losing the IMEI is not fun.
Other than that, start reading and stop asking what the best ROM is. The best ROM is the one that meets your needs.
How long does it usually take for xposed to update to android 5.1?
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How long does it usually take for xposed to update to android 5.1?
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When it's done.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Xposed is available for Android 5.0.1 but is still being tested and refined.
Before attempting to do ANYTHING, install Wanam EFS Backup and back up the IMEI. Losing the IMEI is not fun.
Other than that, start reading and stop asking what the best ROM is. The best ROM is the one that meets your needs.
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My phone is currently on 5.0.1. Can I install Xposed and its modules after I've rooted my phone? If so, which download should I take?
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Yes.
Look in the Xposed thread.
I don't use Xposed on my S4 as the ROM I use has built-in virtually everything I would have used Xposed for. Xposed for my Android 2.3.7 device is a different story. I need it there for the Master Key fix, since I no longer update the custom ROM I made for the device.
Hi,i root my phone.please what next.
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I have searched XDA and Google and cannot find the answer to my question below regarding my S5 G900V (KLTE).
I would like to restore an EFS partition made on TWRP 3.0.0 to see whether it helps my Unknown Carrier issue on custom ROMS (stock is fine). However, on TWRP 3.2.3 the EFS partition(s) don't show up and instead show the error "Unable to locate partition by backup name: 'efs1' / 'efs2' / 'efs3'." If I go back to TWRP 3.0.0 , these EFS partitions show up, but I don't know if it is safe to flash these considering the error on the new version and reports via Google of EFS/IMEI corruption relating to TWRP 3.0.2-1.
So please advise if you think it is safe to flash these older EFS partitions on TWRP 3.0.0 made on the same old version. The goal is to avoid IMEI corruption and fix my issue with Unknown Carrier on custom ROMS by using the oldest EFS backup I have from 2016.
Thank you!
Anyone? Thanks!
drewcu said:
Anyone? Thanks!
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I've never done this before on my klte device but, you may be able to locate or obtain some member guidance within the following thread.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2737448
Good Luck!
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UNLESS asked to do so, PLEASE don't PM me regarding support. Sent using The ClaRetoX Forum App on my SM-G900V device.
drewcu said:
Anyone? Thanks!
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IMHO, your EFS Partition is fine, you only have to update your bootloader and modem to the latest version available for your variant.
zlazaar said:
IMHO, your EFS Partition is fine, you only have to update your bootloader and modem to the latest version available for your variant.
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Thanks. I've got the latest modem QL1 from https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/development/modem-modems-t3154630. And I've experimented with older versions also.
Also I'm on the unlocked bootloader QB2 from the unlocking procedure most people use https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve.../testers-required-easier-root-method-t3561529. I've also tried QC2 from jrkruse's S5 file collection and neither one changes things in terms of my custom ROM woes. Like I said, stock is fine. No one else seems to have the same issues I have with delayed texts stemming from the unknown carrier on custom Lineage or AOSP 7/8.x ROMS I've tried.
I can point to 2 possible causes for this:
1) My IMEI is 15 characters on stock but is missing the last number 0 on Lineage. I added it back using an IMEI Xposed module on Lineage and that didn't change matters.
2) On stock Verizon TW, I rooted and installed Xposed. I have an Xposed module called Firefds Kit which has a number of TW tweaks, but it comes with a catch. If I even run the app (not just apply additional changes), I no longer receive texts or calls. If I then flash the system ROM via TWRP, the tweaks stay applied but I again get texts/calls. No idea what Firefds screwed up on my phone, but at least I can keep the important tweaks and get calls/texts. Not sure if this somehow is affecting my texting on custom ROMs too. No issues with making/receiving calls or sending texts on Lineage -- it's just receiving texts. Sometimes they come in normally, and other times they're 10-15 minutes delayed. Have tried everything I can think of https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/help/delayed-texts-unknown-carrier-custom-t3838392. That's why I want to restore an older EFS, thinking that it will be before the Xposed module did anything to the system.
Thank you!
drewcu said:
Thanks. I've got the latest modem QL1 from https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/development/modem-modems-t3154630. And I've experimented with older versions also.
Also I'm on the unlocked bootloader QB2 from the unlocking procedure most people use https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...testers-required-easier-root-method-t3561529. I've also tried QC2 from jrkruse's S5 file collection and neither one changes things in terms of my custom ROM woes. Like I said, stock is fine. No one else seems to have the same issues I have with delayed texts stemming from the unknown carrier on custom Lineage or AOSP 7/8.x ROMS I've tried.
I can point to 2 possible causes for this:
1) My IMEI is 15 characters on stock but is missing the last number 0 on Lineage. I added it back using an IMEI Xposed module on Lineage and that didn't change matters.
2) On stock Verizon TW, I rooted and installed Xposed. I have an Xposed module called Firefds Kit which has a number of TW tweaks, but it comes with a catch. If I even run the app (not just apply additional changes), I no longer receive texts or calls. If I then flash the system ROM via TWRP, the tweaks stay applied but I again get texts/calls. No idea what Firefds screwed up on my phone, but at least I can keep the important tweaks and get calls/texts. Not sure if this somehow is affecting my texting on custom ROMs too. No issues with receiving calls or sending texts on Lineage -- it's just receiving them. Sometimes they come in normally, and other times its 10-15 minutes delayed. Have tried everything I can think of https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/help/delayed-texts-unknown-carrier-custom-t3838392.
Thank you!
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I'm really sorry, can't help you as vzw devices are a pain in the a**
Mine is G900T and i don't have any problem with recent custom roms.
You can, maybe, find a solution in the Verizon forum.
Sorry once more.
drewcu said:
Thanks. I've got the latest modem QL1 from.........
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Just a thought...
Did you try downgrading to TWRP v3.0.0-0, Restore the EFS and then upgrade TWRP to the latest one again?
I can only assume that it may work but, it's something that I, personally, would try if necessary.
Just a Suggestion...
Good Luck!
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Ibuprophen said:
Just a thought...
Did you try downgrading to TWRP v3.0.0-0, Restore the EFS and then upgrade TWRP to the latest one again?
I can only assume that it may work but, it's something that I, personally, would try if necessary.
Just a Suggestion...
Good Luck!
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Thanks - yeah I did mention in my OP that I contemplated doing this, just was gun-shy given the risks. Today, I finally decided to just go for it and restore my old TWRP backup via 3.0.0. No issues restoring both the EFS and modem from a couple years ago. The stock VZW TW ROM QL1 worked just fine after this, however, I was surprised the Baseband was still showing QL1 rather than PF4 which was the old version of the modem. Hence, I am not 100% sure the restoration was complete for both the EFS and modem despite the output from TWRP 3.0.0.
Sadly, I went back to Lineage and the delayed text and unknown carrier issue persists despite my EFS supposed restoration. But I'm glad I tried at least and am no worse off and am again back on stock.
Thanks!