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[Q] U8800-51 CR GB Read-Only Mass Storage and wrong IMEI

Well, Hi!
A little history before the real problem.
My girlfriend bought a U8800-51 phone by my recommendations, because it's a great phone in this range of prices.
The phone had a problem. It reboot many times in a day (10~20 times) So I decided to upgrade the OS to GB with the gingermovida v1.1 ROM.
The phone stopped in the bootanimation secuence. I tried 5 times with the same result.
I downloaded the official 2.2.2 ROM from the Huawei website and put it in the SD card. I turned on the phone in download mode and started the install secuence. But stopped in the 2/2 step with the "Update Failed" message.
I tried to enter in recovery mode without success, with 5 different "recovery.img" files. In a thread in this forum somebody explained a method to back to stock froyo ROM using a .img file and the Roadkil's Disk Image tool, but with a AT&T img file.
My brother has the same phone so i made a backup of his phone and put it in my girlfriend phone. Everything works great! Boot OS and load all the information, 3G work and USB Mass storage work, so I did a wipe data - factory reset and everyrhing works again.
At this point I discovered that the IMEI is the same of my brother's phone. I tried many different tricks or tutorials (QPST, CDMA Tool, DFS, AT Command in Terminal, etc) and nothing changed. In the last try I upgraded the OS using CM7 movida v2 and 3G works, WiFi works, but I still have the same IMEI and a new problem came out. When I plug the USB cable and activate the Mass Storage Mode, only shows a Read Only CD drive with all SD Card files.
In the stock froyo ROM I went to the "Project Menu" and changed the USB options, but I can't remember in what option I leave it. In this ROM (CM7 movida v2) i can't go to this menu and check if I have the same Stock ROM configuration.
Besides, I didn't backed up my GF'S IMEI. So I don't know if it can be recovered.
She's gonna kill me, so I need a little help ASAP!
That's all. So here's the thing:
- I have the same IMEI of my brother's phone.
- Everything works except for the Read-Only Mass Storage Mode.
P.S: I don't know if the different driver that I installed affect something here.

Try to upgrade your phone, puting dload folder on sdcard, maybe it can fix your IMEI. About the mounting, I dont know what is happening, but maybe if you upgrade your OS, it will work fine..

What ROM can I use? The Official Huawei ROM (Movilnet U8800-51) didn't work (to solve the IMEI problem) If I try to downgrade using that ROM the phone stop in the 2 step and then I will need to do everything again.

What about B565? You can download it here: http://www.huaweidevice.com/cn/downloadCenter.do?method=toDownloadFile&flay=software&softid=NDEyMTU=
And I also found this topic, there is a user who says the solution so check it out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1513439

Well, that ROM is for PRO version of the U8800 phone and I have the U8800-51 version. Baseband and other thing are different between versions. I will try the steps of your link when my girlfriend let me try again

Sorry, my mistake :/
I dont own a u8800 51 but the software isnt the same as u8800?

No, unfortunately, like I said: Baseband and other tiny thing are differents :crying:

-.-" Wait a bit, maybe someone will help you

Do you have any sort of backup from where you were when the phone worked correctly?

that's why I don't share backup. The fw on the -51 is tightly locked. I'm surprised they allowed pink screen. Your better off going for warranty. Unless, you can open the background password. I'll look for an alternative fix.
Sent from my U8800-51

eyeconic said:
Do you have any sort of backup from where you were when the phone worked correctly?
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I don't have any backup.
Somcom3X said:
that's why I don't share backup. The fw on the -51 is tightly locked. I'm surprised they allowed pink screen. Your better off going for warranty. Unless, you can open the background password. I'll look for an alternative fix.
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But I tried with differents codes for the background password without success
0, 000, 1234, 111, 999... etc nothing work

xolott said:
I don't have any backup.
But I tried with differents codes for the background password without success
0, 000, 1234, 111, 999... etc nothing work
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Gotta love Att.
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Need help to fix imei issue

In the beginning, i can use my note 3 n9005 SFR as usual. But once i tried flashing rom, it showed as error (fail) because I chose BL instead of AP. And i tried to fix it by follow the instructions as Mr. Firasusman suggest me as said in the this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2614787. It solved the problem my phone can now get into the normal screen but i found a new problem. I put in sim card but there is no network signal and I also lost imei when i checked in phone status. What should I do to fix this problem? Anyone, please help me. Thanks a lot.
IMEI = Unknown
S/N change
Baseband ok

wittaya73 said:
In the beginning, i can use my note 3 n9005 as usual. But once i tried flashing rom, it showed as error (fail) because I chose BL instead of AP. And i tried to fix it by follow the instructions as Mr. Firasusman suggest me. My phone can now get into the normal screen but i found a problem. I put in sim card but there is no network signal and I also lost imei when i checked in phone status. What should I do to fix this problem? Anyone, please help me. Thanks a lot.
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Check whether EFS folder is backed up by flashed rom in sdcard. If your lucky you can use backup file to get imei number back. Few posts also suggest that flashing back stock rom also get back imei. I am not sure of it. Better back up efs to your pc.

wittaya73 said:
In the beginning, i can use my note 3 n9005 SFR as usual. But once i tried flashing rom, it showed as error (fail) because I chose BL instead of AP. And i tried to fix it by follow the instructions as Mr. Firasusman suggest me as said in the this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2614787. It solved the problem my phone can now get into the normal screen but i found a new problem. I put in sim card but there is no network signal and I also lost imei when i checked in phone status. What should I do to fix this problem? Anyone, please help me. Thanks a lot.
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Are you in 4.3 or 4.4.2?
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk

imapk said:
Check whether EFS folder is backed up by flashed rom in sdcard. If your lucky you can use backup file to get imei number back. Few posts also suggest that flashing back stock rom also get back imei. I am not sure of it. Better back up efs to your pc.
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What is EFS? After My first flashed firmware, I couldn't get into the normal screen. I even tried to flash back with stock rom via odin, but failed everytimes. I've tried to get back stock rom by using kies, but no luck; and stuck in Odin mode when I turn on my phone.
Then I found this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2614787 which help me able to turn on my phone to normal. But new issue come.
No network connection, and IMEI unknow.
Please suggest.

wittaya73 said:
What is EFS? After My first flashed firmware, I couldn't get into the normal screen. I even tried to flash back with stock rom via odin, but failed everytimes. I've tried to get back stock rom by using kies, but no luck; and stuck in Odin mode when I turn on my phone.
Then I found this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2614787 which help me able to turn on my phone to normal. But new issue come.
No network connection, and IMEI unknow.
Please suggest.
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Flash THIS And don't mess with your phone any more.

radicalisto said:
Flash THIS And don't mess with your phone any more.
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Thanks for your reply.
Already did, but nothing change; imei still unknown.

wittaya73 said:
What is EFS? After My first flashed firmware, I couldn't get into the normal screen. I even tried to flash back with stock rom via odin, but failed everytimes. I've tried to get back stock rom by using kies, but no luck; and stuck in Odin mode when I turn on my phone.
Then I found this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2614787 which help me able to turn on my phone to normal. But new issue come.
No network connection, and IMEI unknow.
Please suggest.
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EFS is a folder in phone's file system which saves your phone model, IMEI number and lot more details, Important folder. Flashing ROM the efs folder got corrupted causing the loss of imei number. Try "radicalisto" reply and update the issue.

wittaya73 said:
Thanks for your reply.
Already did, but nothing change; imei still unknown.
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Flash Stock ROM via ODIN then apply the fix.zip

radicalisto said:
Flash Stock ROM via ODIN then apply the fix.zip
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I did what you told above, but nothing change. IMEI still unknow. I also noticed that S/N has been changed too.
Please advise.

Still need help, please.

radicalisto said:
Flash THIS And don't mess with your phone any more.
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This fix never worked? - hmm,you have lost your EFS/IMEI somehow then. Does *#06# bring up an IMEI? - if not you'll have to search around for how to fix your IMEI (It can be done)

still need help here.

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?

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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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(help) baseband unknown n-9005

i've got a baseband problem in my galaxy note 3 snapdragon variant. i try to backup mg efs partition on note 3 using efs pro and it is running on qualcomm mode. after i click backup efs, it reboots and i've got baseband problem. please give some solution. thanks a lot xda.

Your going to have to completely reprogram the radios, I can help you do this...but you need to use Kies 3 and backup EVERYTHING FIRST!
Then message me your exact model and serial number off the sticker under battery! I will get what you need and post instructions

PAPalinskie said:
i've got a baseband problem in my galaxy note 3 snapdragon variant. i try to backup mg efs partition on note 3 using efs pro and it is running on qualcomm mode. after i click backup efs, it reboots and i've got baseband problem. please give some solution. thanks a lot xda.
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Do you have custom Recovery? If so, enter Recovery and do a backup. Then simplest is to flash a ROM and if that doesn't work, get the latest firmware from Sammobile website and use Odin to flash that, then Restore your data.
Info you should provide for this kind of thing is what firmware or ROM you are running, do you have root access, do you have custom Recovery and if so which one... Also can you get into the phone itself or are you bootlooping? If you can get into the phone does your IMEI still show the same as what is under the battery?
And TBH, no offence KaosMaster, but I am unsure why you'd need the serial number for a fix.

Journyman16 said:
And TBH, no offence KaosMaster, but I am unsure why you'd need the serial number for a fix.
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I use the serial number to download the OFFICIAL Samsung service files thru KIES to use with ODIN. I use the files to help others. And, IMHO, repairing radios with a messed up device, using ROMS, is kind of a waste....when you can fix everything...and start clean and better off!

KaosMaster said:
I use the serial number to download the OFFICIAL Samsung service files thru KIES to use with ODIN. I use the files to help others. And, IMHO, repairing radios with a messed up device, using ROMS, is kind of a waste....when you can fix everything...and start clean and better off!
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How is that different to DL'ing the firmware and flashing it? i.e. the 2nd suggestion
I suggest ROM's first because very often, others have had a problem and have constructed the fix into a full system - simple flash can fix things without returning the phone to stock. It's only software after all, and it may be easier to simply flash the non-hlos and modem files than to do whatever it is you're suggesting.
And I am still unsure why you'd need a serial number to get the firmware.

Journyman16 said:
How is that different to DL'ing the firmware and flashing it? i.e. the 2nd suggestion
And I am still unsure why you'd need a serial number to get the firmware.
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The firmware on SamMobile are images. They are not the same as service files that Samsung uses. These files have everything to re-flash and fix all parts. Including partitions usually. You have to input the model and serial in Samsung software to download the correct service files for that device, and the ones like it.
My method allows ODIN, with the checkboxes marked to completely reprogram the EFS and all parts that are messed up by ROMS.
AND...This method takes 10 minutes to fix everything

KaosMaster said:
The firmware on SamMobile are images. They are not the same as service files that Samsung uses. These files have everything to re-flash and fix all parts. Including partitions usually. You have to input the model and serial in Samsung software to download the correct service files for that device, and the ones like it.
My method allows ODIN, with the checkboxes marked to completely reprogram the EFS and all parts that are messed up by ROMS.
AND...This method takes 10 minutes to fix everything
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Ah... cool. Not something I'd heard about before. Is the Samsung SW you mention something service agents use or is it available for the rest of us?

Samsung Kies Software
This is my current project...take a peek and what I have done!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3122222

[HELP!] I think I messed up my EFS partition and I don't have a backup....

I was VERY stupid. I went back to stock Oxygen OS using a fastboot image and now if I dial #*06# the IMEI box shows up but no IMEI number is actually in the box it is just blank. I did post about this before but last time I didn't really know what happened I was asking if anyone could tell me what they thought happened. I am pretty sure I screwed up the EFS partition and I am just wondering what I need to do now. Is there some way I can repair it I mean I don't have a backup. Can I contact OnePlus support? I really need help.

ethanscooter said:
I was VERY stupid. I went back to stock Oxygen OS using a fastboot image and now if I dial #*06# the IMEI box shows up but no IMEI number is actually in the box it is just blank. I did post about this before but last time I didn't really know what happened I was asking if anyone could tell me what they thought happened. I am pretty sure I screwed up the EFS partition and I am just wondering what I need to do now. Is there some way I can repair it I mean I don't have a backup. Can I contact OnePlus support? I really need help.
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Where did you find the fastboot file?
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Where did you find the fastboot file?
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I forgot where I found it from... do you know where he correct one is?

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I forgot where I found it from... do you know where he correct one is?
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There's no official fastboot zip from the Oneplus.That's why I asked you.Did you find it from XDA?
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There's no official fastboot zip from the Oneplus.That's why I asked you.Did you find it from XDA?
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I forgot, honestly this happened a few weeks ago I tried looking through my history but I couldn't find it. How can I fix it?
EDIT: It wasn't from XDA for sure.

ethanscooter said:
I was VERY stupid. I went back to stock Oxygen OS using a fastboot image and now if I dial #*06# the IMEI box shows up but no IMEI number is actually in the box it is just blank. I did post about this before but last time I didn't really know what happened I was asking if anyone could tell me what they thought happened. I am pretty sure I screwed up the EFS partition and I am just wondering what I need to do now. Is there some way I can repair it I mean I don't have a backup. Can I contact OnePlus support? I really need help.
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This happened to me a few times in the past, all I had to do was wipe dalvik and cache again and it came back. Not sure if it's the same issue but I would give it a shot. Just boot into recovery and wipe them again and see if it gets you back up and running.

_MetalHead_ said:
This happened to me a few times in the past, all I had to do was wipe dalvik and cache again and it came back. Not sure if it's the same issue but I would give it a shot. Just boot into recovery and wipe them again and see if it gets you back up and running.
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I tried it and still nothing...

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62440352&postcount=21
first try this.
then, flash H2OS. (Oxygen Os won't work from that recovery so, H2OS. Later you can re-flash though)
(Try this first!!!)
EDIT: if that doesn't reset, try this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/one...over-oneplus-2-to-t3269543/page2#post64303240
Official O2OS files.

krishna442 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62440352&postcount=21
first try this.
then, flash H2OS. (Oxygen Os won't work from that recovery so, H2OS. Later you can re-flash though)
(Try this first!!!)
EDIT: if that doesn't reset, try this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/one...over-oneplus-2-to-t3269543/page2#post64303240
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I cannot use that because my device is not hard bricked and it will not install the driver since I can enter the bootloader normally.

Not sure if you've seen this post its based on the post above but I think it just uses fastboot. Don't know if it will work for you, but figured it would be worth a shot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62973446&postcount=2

I tried using the tool and it did not work, I purposely hard bricked the device to try it and still no signal or imei. Another problem is WiFi takes about 4 minutes just to turn on but I can live with that I just want service.

Basically flashing back the stock should bring back the efs. Let's see if someone has a solution. Sorry!

EFS files are unique to each phone. If the EFS is corrupt or damaged, and there is no backup, I don't know of any way to fix it ;_; You can try OnePlus support but they aren't as dumb as carrier warranty or other phone manufacturers. They'll be more likely to know what you did.

It is possible to restore your imei number, I did it on my brothers lg g2. It requires some software for PC (I can't remember the name, you'll have to google it) and the box your phone came in with the imei number. It is possible, so don't lose hope!

EddyH1993 said:
It is possible to restore your imei number, I did it on my brothers lg g2. It requires some software for PC (I can't remember the name, you'll have to google it) and the box your phone came in with the imei number. It is possible, so don't lose hope!
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Is it called QPST configuration? If so all I need help with is getting the phone to be recognized by the tool. Don't you need it to be on some COM port or something?

ethanscooter said:
Is it called QPST configuration? If so all I need help with is getting the phone to be recognized by the tool. Don't you need it to be on some COM port or something?
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Yeh that software rings a bell and yeh I believe it's something like com port 47 maybe. It was a while ago when I did it and I can't remember the process of doing it :/

EddyH1993 said:
Yeh that software rings a bell and yeh I believe it's something like com port 47 maybe. It was a while ago when I did it and I can't remember the process of doing it :/
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Don't I need a special driver? Also, do I need to put the phone into diag mode and how would I do that?

ethanscooter said:
Don't I need a special driver? Also, do I need to put the phone into diag mode and how would I do that?
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Have a look at this link http://droidmodderx.com/galaxys3/?page_id=79 I really can't remember how I did it and without researching again I won't know. It's a rough idea to maybe help you, I think the device just needs to be in USB debugging mode. I can't help anymore sorry and good luck.

any fix for this yet?

Same problem also with my op2 . No imei no baseband