The problem got fixed a year ago.
The problem was the hardware and not the software
I've replaced the corrupt phone.
how you changed csc as u explained? usually flashing a diferent firmware with another csc will completly wipe the phone a d restore efs info, be sure ur flashing a different csc not included in the original csc pack (oxm and btu r the same csc for example).
galarond said:
how you changed csc as u explained? usually flashing a diferent firmware with another csc will completly wipe the phone a d restore efs info, be sure ur flashing a different csc not included in the original csc pack (oxm and btu r the same csc for example).
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Ive flashed my csc to israel celcom(CEL) with RICE Tweaks from my rom and then back to unbranded israel(ILO) with csc selection, didnt helped.
When the problem started to appear it crashed for a couple of minute(no signal) and then came back, now it doesnt works at all
ExtendLord said:
Ive flashed my csc to israel celcom(CEL) with RICE Tweaks from my rom and then back to unbranded israel(ILO) with csc selection, didnt helped.
When the problem started to appear it crashed for a couple of minute(no signal) and then came back, now it doesnt works at all
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maybe thats the problem, ILO and CEL r both the same CSC (OXM), if you dont flash other CSC it will not completly wipe the efs carpet, try downloading BVO from sammobile and flash it.
before flashing twrp or anyyhing first try your signal with completly stock BVO.
is wifi working ok?
had problems with my first s8 regarding gsm/wifi signal, got it exchanged to get it to work(it was stock untouched)
sefmars said:
is wifi working ok?
had problems with my first s8 regarding gsm/wifi signal, got it exchanged to get it to work(it was stock untouched)
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Yes the only thing that doesnt work is celullar/signal
galarond said:
maybe thats the problem, ILO and CEL r both the same CSC (OXM), if you dont flash other CSC it will not completly wipe the efs carpet, try downloading BVO from sammobile and flash it.
before flashing twrp or anyyhing first try your signal with completly stock BVO.
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I will try this out, even though i did deleted the efs folder using odin(Checkbox EFS Clear) and even nand erase all.
Pretty sure it wont work cuz i live in israel, but i will try anyway.
galarond said:
maybe thats the problem, ILO and CEL r both the same CSC (OXM), if you dont flash other CSC it will not completly wipe the efs carpet, try downloading BVO from sammobile and flash it.
before flashing twrp or anyyhing first try your signal with completly stock BVO.
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It does'nt works unfortunlly, installed a stock version of BVO, still no signal, everything else is working.
Hello?, can anyone help me?
ExtendLord said:
Hello?, can anyone help me?
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after a full clean flash of the official firmware go to factory reset from the phone settings, if that doesnt work im out of ideas, but after a clean flash, do all the process without the sim card and put it after the factory reset
galarond said:
after a full clean flash of the official firmware go to factory reset from the phone settings, if that doesnt work im out of ideas, but after a clean flash, do all the process without the sim card and put it after the factory reset
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After a minute without doing anything suddenly, my signal is back but it crashes every time i use it like to answer a call, i guess my antenna is defect, i will return my phone for a replacement.
Hi, have you been able to solve the problem? It happens exactly the same
Yes i have a similar problem, apps crash, phone lags all the time. I use 2 bluetooth devices connected all the time, location is always open, nfc is disabled, i use nova launcher prime. Phone is not rooted. Call drops when there is no reason. Cellular signals complete goes away even though it was at full service a moment ago, then after 10-15 seconds, it comes back again. This phone is making me really sick. I was using galaxy s5 before this and it had a better performance than this one. I have galaxy s8 g950f by the way.
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Hi guys,
I was wondering if you encounter the same problems like I do.
Long story short(er):
I own a I9505, with an LTE contract. Over time, and especially once moving to KK, the stability of LTE connection got worse and worse. And there are two problems: instead LTE I have EDGE or worse connection most of the time (the area where I work should have very good network coverage) AND even if appears as connected, internet is not working.
I have tried several (the most important ROMs), the problem is the same. I have tried with the recommended modems (at the moment of install). Finally, I have even switched back to the original ROM for my country. I can say that this was the worse experience of all, basically could not connect to LTE.
So, anyone encountered the same issues?
okty2k said:
Hi guys,
I was wondering if you encounter the same problems like I do.
Long story short(er):
I own a I9505, with an LTE contract. Over time, and especially once moving to KK, the stability of LTE connection got worse and worse. And there are two problems: instead LTE I have EDGE or worse connection most of the time (the area where I work should have very good network coverage) AND even if appears as connected, internet is not working.
I have tried several (the most important ROMs), the problem is the same. I have tried with the recommended modems (at the moment of install). Finally, I have even switched back to the original ROM for my country. I can say that this was the worse experience of all, basically could not connect to LTE.
So, anyone encountered the same issues?
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Dial *#1234# and paste here what appears :fingers-crossed:
okty2k said:
Hi guys,
I was wondering if you encounter the same problems like I do.
Long story short(er):
I own a I9505, with an LTE contract. Over time, and especially once moving to KK, the stability of LTE connection got worse and worse. And there are two problems: instead LTE I have EDGE or worse connection most of the time (the area where I work should have very good network coverage) AND even if appears as connected, internet is not working.
I have tried several (the most important ROMs), the problem is the same. I have tried with the recommended modems (at the moment of install). Finally, I have even switched back to the original ROM for my country. I can say that this was the worse experience of all, basically could not connect to LTE.
So, anyone encountered the same issues?
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I feel the same.
I recently flashed the NZ stock firmware via Odin and the NC6 modem that comes with it is terrible!!
I now regularly lose signal and data.
Joku1981 said:
Dial *#1234# and paste here what appears :fingers-crossed:
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AP: FNC9
CP: FNC4
CSC: FNC1
As a mention, this is due to the fact that before the current custom ROM I have installed the official firmware for my country.
okty2k said:
AP: FNC9
CP: FNC4
CSC: FNC1
As a mention, this is due to the fact that before the current custom ROM I have installed the official firmware for my country.
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The normal is that u flash the ROM at the country of ur phone. No of ur country. You have remains of older firmwares there. Is normal that ur phone will be crazy.
1. Make a backup of ur Internal Memory
2. Make a factory reset (Settings > Accounts > Back Up and Reset > Factory Data Reset > Reset Device > Delete All/Erase Everything.)
3. Conect it to Kies 3
4. Kies 3 will give u the info you need for know ur correct CSC. This will be btw parenthesis close CSC.
5. Knowing ur CSC, take a look for this firmware in Sammobile.com
6. Download and flash it with ODIN (Dont flash a "Black EDITION" if ur phone isnt it)
7. Dial *#1234# again and take a look if u have the same what Sammobile was telling you. If not, flash again the firmware. (Example in pic attached)
Joku1981 said:
The normal is that u flash the ROM at the country of ur phone. No of ur country. You have remains of older firmwares there. Is normal that ur phone will be crazy.
1. Make a backup of ur Internal Memory
2. Make a factory reset (Settings > Accounts > Back Up and Reset > Factory Data Reset > Reset Device > Delete All/Erase Everything.)
3. Conect it to Kies 3
4. Kies 3 will give u the info you need for know ur correct CSC. This will be btw parenthesis close CSC.
5. Knowing ur CSC, take a look for this firmware in Sammobile.com
6. Download and flash it with ODIN (Dont flash a "Black EDITION" if ur phone isnt it)
7. Dial *#1234# again and take a look if u have the same what Sammobile was telling you. If not, flash again the firmware. (Example in pic attached)
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Thanks!
Will try that once I get home. As I knew that Black and normal edition only differ on the look... the official one that I flashed was indeed the Black.
All you say makes perfectly sense...
Joku1981 said:
The normal is that u flash the ROM at the country of ur phone. No of ur country. You have remains of older firmwares there. Is normal that ur phone will be crazy.
1. Make a backup of ur Internal Memory
2. Make a factory reset (Settings > Accounts > Back Up and Reset > Factory Data Reset > Reset Device > Delete All/Erase Everything.)
3. Conect it to Kies 3
4. Kies 3 will give u the info you need for know ur correct CSC. This will be btw parenthesis close CSC.
5. Knowing ur CSC, take a look for this firmware in Sammobile.com
6. Download and flash it with ODIN (Dont flash a "Black EDITION" if ur phone isnt it)
7. Dial *#1234# again and take a look if u have the same what Sammobile was telling you. If not, flash again the firmware. (Example in pic attached)
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It worked. Up to a point.
I have installed the official firmware and it looked like it was supposed to.
But, as I installed the custom ROM, both CP and CSC file have been modified/changed. So incompatibility still there.
More findings:
if I go in the service menu with *#2263#, if I chose 3G, there is no connection to the network (strange, as I am in the middle of the city, bu tnot unusual). but if I connect to LTE, i cannot make calls anymore. If I choose the mix 3G/LTE, once the LTE signal is lost, it gets back very slow, even if I am back in a zone where there definitely is signal. Basically, if I am on the stairs ro underground parking, lte is lost, 2g is on, and I don't get back lte once I am in the office (or on the street). i MIGHT get it when I change cells....but not a rule.
Hi All,
I just bought a second hand note 3 of ebay. The seller told me there where some problems with the sim slot. It was not reading any sim.
No problems there just buy a new sim slot and solder of the old one. Except when i turned on the phone i see there is no Imei, no baseband, camera foces closes, other apps also force close. And telefoon reboots now and then out of the blue.
So first diagnostic, no sim problem but a software problem. I browsed the forums here and tryed the bootfix methode, the clean rom inc pit. The remove efs folder by hand methode among others.
Al keep getting the same results. Now i have the 4.4 bootloader and clean rom phn for netherlands. But no imei and no baseband.
Anyone got any idear on how to proceed? I offcourse dont have the Original EFS full backup sinds the previouws owner did not know what he was doing.
Look for someone with a SPT box
Your modem didnt flashed - Flash latest modem XXUFNF2
happyrory said:
Hi All,
I just bought a second hand note 3 of ebay. The seller told me there where some problems with the sim slot. It was not reading any sim.
No problems there just buy a new sim slot and solder of the old one. Except when i turned on the phone i see there is no Imei, no baseband, camera foces closes, other apps also force close. And telefoon reboots now and then out of the blue.
So first diagnostic, no sim problem but a software problem. I browsed the forums here and tryed the bootfix methode, the clean rom inc pit. The remove efs folder by hand methode among others.
Al keep getting the same results. Now i have the 4.4 bootloader and clean rom phn for netherlands. But no imei and no baseband.
Anyone got any idear on how to proceed? I offcourse dont have the Original EFS full backup sinds the previouws owner did not know what he was doing.
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Flash the FIRE script that is located in these forums, it should automatically rebuild your EFS. Then flash your Stock ROM. Should fix it. -- Unless the original owner has really messed up the EFS partition - But the Note 3 has a fallback which by it has an auto-rebuild of the EFS partition when you run the correct command, in this case the FIRE script.
EDIT : Attached it for you..
Will try these tips tonight will keep u all posted.
happyrory said:
Hi All,
I just bought a second hand note 3 of ebay. The seller told me there where some problems with the sim slot. It was not reading any sim.
No problems there just buy a new sim slot and solder of the old one. Except when i turned on the phone i see there is no Imei, no baseband, camera foces closes, other apps also force close. And telefoon reboots now and then out of the blue.
So first diagnostic, no sim problem but a software problem. I browsed the forums here and tryed the bootfix methode, the clean rom inc pit. The remove efs folder by hand methode among others.
Al keep getting the same results. Now i have the 4.4 bootloader and clean rom phn for netherlands. But no imei and no baseband.
Anyone got any idear on how to proceed? I offcourse dont have the Original EFS full backup sinds the previouws owner did not know what he was doing.
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Too sad.. You may bought Samsung SM-N900X Galaxy Note III Live Demo Unit...
All is similar to normal, but no radiomodule.
Look under battery.
per4rator said:
Too sad.. You may bought Samsung SM-N900X Galaxy Note III Live Demo Unit...
All is similar to normal, but no radiomodule.
Look under battery.
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No Demo sticker so might have a bit of luck.
After the bootloopfix should i already have the imei back? Or after restoring the stock firmware?
happyrory said:
After the bootloopfix should i already have the imei back? Or after restoring the stock firmware?
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Sometimes it'll come straight back after the bootloop.fix - other times you need to flash Stock firmware straight after and it'll rebuild itself.
radicalisto said:
Sometimes it'll come straight back after the bootloop.fix - other times you need to flash Stock firmware straight after and it'll rebuild itself.
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After the stock rom is flashed. its stuck at the startup logo. The Samsng galaxy note 3 text.
happyrory said:
After the stock rom is flashed. its stuck at the startup logo. The Samsng galaxy note 3 text.
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Did You try factory reset?
Take the battery out, then place back in, reboot into recovery clear cache and then reboot.
No luck. It gets to the normal samsung logo lighting up and all stays there for over an hour now.
happyrory said:
No luck. It gets to the normal samsung logo lighting up and all stays there for over an hour now.
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Reflash stock again, it's only a soft brick and it's easily recoverable.
Sent from my LG-D855 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
No luck just yet.
Hi all, I have a problem with 3g.
I bought s4 i9505 and it was on 4.2, I had problem with slow internet, so I called operator and they told me to turn on WCDMA only in settings..
When i turn WCDMA only on, it loose my network (emergency calls only), and i have no network at all.. when i put wcdma/gsm automaticly it has normal network..
So i thought its problem in firmware, so today i fleshed 4.4.2 with odin.
Now i have same problem, no network with wcdma only..
I serached internet and i tried several programs for 3g, but nothing worked.. any solution ? thx
did you try another simcard?
TheAwesomeBit said:
did you try another simcard?
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No i didnt, but in last phone (galaxy s3) it worked as well..
andrijazed said:
Hi all, I have a problem with 3g.
I bought s4 i9505 and it was on 4.2, I had problem with slow internet, so I called operator and they told me to turn on WCDMA only in settings..
When i turn WCDMA only on, it loose my network (emergency calls only), and i have no network at all.. when i put wcdma/gsm automaticly it has normal network..
So i thought its problem in firmware, so today i fleshed 4.4.2 with odin.
Now i have same problem, no network with wcdma only..
I serached internet and i tried several programs for 3g, but nothing worked.. any solution ? thx
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Some problems can appears:
1. Type *#1234# and paste here what appears. Continue with the step 2 if you have wrong CSC.
2. Wrong CSC. Solution: Install Kies 3 for know ur CSC (pic 1). Go to Sammobile.com and download the correct firmware 4.4.2 (correct region) for your device.
3. Flash again this firmware and let the process finish till the final. Dial again *#1234# and verify if all is correct like the firmware you downloaded and installed before. Flash again same firmware if not.
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Joku1981 said:
Some problems can appears:
1. Type *#1234# and paste here what appears. Continue with the step 2 if you have wrong CSC.
2. Wrong CSC. Solution: Install Kies 3 for know ur CSC (pic 1). Go to Sammobile.com and download the correct firmware 4.4.2 (correct region) for your device.
3. Flash again this firmware and let the process finish till the final. Dial again *#1234# and verify if all is correct like the firmware you downloaded and installed before. Flash again same firmware if not.
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I upload attach witch screeonshot of *#1234#
andrijazed said:
I upload attach witch screeonshot of *#1234#
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Seems correct but its better that you install Kies 3. Add here one screenshot of Kies 3 for avoid problems :good: and for verify ur CSC.
Joku1981 said:
Seems correct but its better that you install Kies 3. Add here one screenshot of Kies 3 for avoid problems :good: and for verify ur CSC.
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this is what it writes
Might be a corrupted EFS folder.
I have had the same problem for 3 weeks now. I've tried searching for a solution here and in other online sites to no avail. I personally tried flashing a new stock rom, flashed some odd number of modems, tried factory resetting etc. Nothing worked. I'm afraid it might be due to corrupted EFS folder which I still don't know how to repair.
angelob said:
I have had the same problem for 3 weeks now. I've tried searching for a solution here and in other online sites to no avail. I personally tried flashing a new stock rom, flashed some odd number of modems, tried factory resetting etc. Nothing worked. I'm afraid it might be due to corrupted EFS folder which I still don't know how to repair.
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i tried flashing, tried changing csc, nothing worked..
reply here if u find solution , thx
andrijazed said:
i tried flashing, tried changing csc, nothing worked..
reply here if u find solution , thx
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Will do if ever I find a solution. Seems like many have the same problem.
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i installed custom rom and still have no 3g ? solution any1 ???
Hi everyone I've been lurking around the forums the past week trying to find a fix to my problem and I just find anything that will fix it. I'm hoping one of you that has a bit more experience with this can help me.
OK so here's my problem
My Samsung galaxy s4 i337m was rooted but I wanted to unroot to update cause I'm new to it and never used my root for anything
I looked around and downloaded a stock ROM and flashed it in with oden and I had no WiFi no sound couldn't make calls no videos so I tried flashing another custom ROM and it let's me use data and text but no calls no video no sound I usually only get 2-3 hours of down time here to look for a fix and I have been all this week but can't seem to work the problem out
Does anyone know how to fix this so I can call my kids again I'm not gonna be homeor anywhere close to a place to get a new phone for another month
And to sweeten the deal I'll send 25$ PayPal to the person that can get this fixed for me
Thanks for your time
I'm living in Canada and my provider is telus
stephen1617 said:
I'm living in Canada and my provider is telus
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1. Download the latest firmware for your device: HERE.
2. Flash it via ODIN. Reboot your device and take a look if you have wifi or sound. Reflash the same firmware that you downloaded in the step 1 if not. Remember that dialing *#1234# have to appear this for fix the calling/wifi:
AP: I337MVLUFNI2
CP: I337MVLUFNI2
CSC: I337MOYAFNI2
3. Good luck :highfive:
Joku1981 said:
1. Download the latest firmware for your device: 3 HERE
2. Flash it via ODIN. Reboot your device and take a look if you have wifi or sound. Reflash the same firmware that you downloaded in the step 1 if not. Remember that dialing *#1234# have to appear this for fix the calling/wifi:
AP: I337MVLUFNI2
CP: I337MVLUFNI2
CSC: I337MOYAFNI2
3. Good luck :highfive:
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Thanks for the reply I'll try it when I get off of work
So let me get this right I DL it flash it check it if its good with sound and WiFi I flash it again?
What about if it isn't good with WiFi or sound any thing else I can try
Also when I dial that number now it pops up connection problem or invalid mmi if that makes a difference
stephen1617 said:
Thanks for the reply I'll try it when I get off of work
So let me get this right I DL it flash it check it if its good with sound and WiFi I flash it again?
What about if it isn't good with WiFi or sound any thing else I can try
Also when I dial that number now it pops up connection problem or invalid mmi if that makes a difference
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1. It's the correct firmware for your device and the latest. Yes. Problem of sound/wifi are related to wrong baseband normally. Reflashing it 2 times solve the problem.
2. We will try other options.
3. You have to install STOCK ROM for dial *#1234# first.
Joku1981 said:
1. It's the correct firmware for your device and the latest. Yes. Problem of sound/wifi are related to wrong baseband normally. Reflashing it 2 times solve the problem.
2. We will try other options.
3. You have to install STOCK ROM for dial *#1234# first.
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You my friend are a life saver I can't thank you enough this worked and I was able to call my son tonight :laugh:
Now it's time to hold my end of the deal pm me you PayPal address I'll send you 25$ for your help
never mind i seen your donate button after
sending now
Joku1981 said:
1. It's the correct firmware for your device and the latest. Yes. Problem of sound/wifi are related to wrong baseband normally. Reflashing it 2 times solve the problem.
2. We will try other options.
3. You have to install STOCK ROM for dial *#1234# first.
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hey i noticed today my phone wont do mobile data even tho i have it enabled any idea how to fix this every thing else is fine just no mobile data
stephen1617 said:
hey i noticed today my phone wont do mobile data even tho i have it enabled any idea how to fix this every thing else is fine just no mobile data
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Restart phone?
white7561 said:
Restart phone?
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tried that tried factory resetting tried removing the sim i know its not hardware because it was working on the custom rom but not this stock one
stephen1617 said:
tried that tried factory resetting tried removing the sim i know its not hardware because it was working on the custom rom but not this stock one
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check your APN settings you may need to reset them back to your carriers standard settings
stephen1617 said:
tried that tried factory resetting tried removing the sim i know its not hardware because it was working on the custom rom but not this stock one
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1. Go to Settings - Connections (TAB) - More Networks - Mobile Networks - Access Point Names (APN).
2. Take a look: HERE or HERE.
3. Reboot your device when you finish of add that settings.
4. You will have the data back
If i will nand erase all on my Galaxy S8(SM-G950F), will it delete the download mode?
If i'll do that, can i still just after that install the stock firmware?
Will it delete things that even stock firmware cannot fix?
BTW the phone is OEM Unlocked.
I did use Nand erase all on my s8 and it did not delete the download mode. What problem do you have?
themasv said:
I did use Nand erase all on my s8 and it did not delete the download mode. What problem do you have?
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Network is not available
No signal on my phone, did factory reset, twrp advanced wipe everything, reinstalling the stock firmware from smart switch, changed csc and changed back, didnt work.
Check tutorials to fix, from a tutorial:"In the dialer, type- *#197328640# or *#*#197328640#*#*", cant even type that, it will still show me Network is not available.
My IEMI is good, when i type *06# it is working.
Tried my sim card on another phone, it works, on my phone it should show signal even without sim.
Do you know how to fix this?
ExtendLord said:
If i will nand erase all on my Galaxy S8(SM-G950F), will it delete the download mode?
If i'll do that, can i still just after that install the stock firmware?
Will it delete things that even stock firmware cannot fix?
BTW the phone is OEM Unlocked.
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ExtendLord said:
Network is not available
No signal on my phone, did factory reset, twrp advanced wipe everything, reinstalling the stock firmware from smart switch, changed csc and changed back, didnt work.
Check tutorials to fix, from a tutorial:"In the dialer, type- *#197328640# or *#*#197328640#*#*", cant even type that, it will still show me Network is not available.
My IEMI is good, when i type *06# it is working.
Tried my sim card on another phone, it works, on my phone it should show signal even without sim.
Do you know how to fix this?
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Did you try any costum roms?
themasv said:
Did you try any costum roms?
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Yes, renovate ice
It worked when i had a custom rom but stopped working before 17 days
ExtendLord said:
Yes, renovate ice
It worked when i had a custom rom but stopped working before 17 days
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Reset network settings.
callumbr1 said:
Reset network settings.
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Hardware problem, NVM
themasv said:
I did use Nand erase all on my s8 and it did not delete the download mode. What problem do you have?
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How does Nand erease work? So odin first erases the nand area, then writes firmware? After that what would happen to IMEI #, won't it erase efs folder?
The issue I have is with Galaxy S8 Active. I bought it a second hand and it was attached to Sprint. That person flashed it and possibly changed CSC to XAA in the phone, but flashing doesn't affect it at all. I have tried flashing T-Mobile or Sprint firmware, but the about phone page still shows XAA/XAA/SPR. There is no unlocked version firmware for this phone and it seems that only 3 carriers had this device (ATT, TMB and SPR) Whe I flash firmware, the progress goes fine and it passes, but all it does is change the build # of the OS.
So I wanted to do nand erase to remove all changes that original owner did, but don't want to destroy the phone.
Charkatak said:
How does Nand erease work? So odin first erases the nand area, then writes firmware? After that what would happen to IMEI #, won't it erase efs folder?
The issue I have is with Galaxy S8 Active. I bought it a second hand and it was attached to Sprint. That person flashed it and possibly changed CSC to XAA in the phone, but flashing doesn't affect it at all. I have tried flashing T-Mobile or Sprint firmware, but the about phone page still shows XAA/XAA/SPR. There is no unlocked version firmware for this phone and it seems that only 3 carriers had this device (ATT, TMB and SPR) Whe I flash firmware, the progress goes fine and it passes, but all it does is change the build # of the OS.
So I wanted to do nand erase to remove all changes that original owner did, but don't want to destroy the phone.
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Replying to a year old thread :|
I've nand erased before a long time ago, it didn't destroyed my phone but I do not remember if it will change the CSC to the firmwares one(Assuming that you use a firmware with the CSC you want).
ExtendLord said:
Replying to a year old thread :|
I've nand erased before a long time ago, it didn't destroyed my phone but I do not remember if it will change the CSC to the firmwares one(Assuming that you use a firmware with the CSC you want).
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Actually I do want to become TMB and I did flash the correct firmware for T-Mobile. I think original owner used something such as "Eng boot or factory binary" to go into service menu and change CSC to XAA. There is another interesting thing. When I go to about page, under Service Provider SW it shows G950U, but the rest of the phone is G892U. < I can't get rid of this!
1) Is there a way for me to maybe get Factory binary file which will allow me to change CSC? I did fine combination file, but it was for v2 bootloader, mine is v3 at the moment.
OR
2) Nand erase will do something good and erase the flash memory, unless nand option doesn't erase a specific memory location in the phone responsible for CSC.
Also, how can flashing a phone not do much in terms of really changing something in the firmware? I have not seent this before. I even tried flashing USERDATA file, thinking I would get T-Mobile's bloatware, but it didn't, not even TMB boot logo.