Lost IEMI but in a different way than others. - Moto G5 Plus Questions & Answers

So, Here is what happened.
I had January 2018 security patch, but I wanted the latest version. And I have hard bricked my device once, so the only way I can update my software version is 'TWRP FLASHABLE ROMS' So I used Indian variant one and I lost my IEMI number, there are no signals and I don't have EFS BACKUP.
PLEASE IF ANYONE CAN HELP.

Try to flash a new ROM like pixel experience or whatever you want you'll get your IMEI Numbers and signal again

ayad.phonex said:
Try to flash a new ROM like pixel experience or whatever you want you'll get your IMEI Numbers and signal again
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It worked

harshtomar1308 said:
It worked
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Now take your EFS backup. There is no excuse not to have one what with all the warnings in here.

ayad.phonex said:
Try to flash a new ROM like pixel experience or whatever you want you'll get your IMEI Numbers and signal again
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it worked too but how do I restore 4G LTE?

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My IMEI SHOWING 000000..IF ANY DEV SOLVE MY PROBLEM I WILL DONATE

HI
my imei showing 000000000....i flashed my phone and lost my imei....
If any dev restore my imei i will surely donate.
Thanx in advance
srinivas07 said:
HI
my imei showing 000000000....i flashed my phone and lost my imei....
If any dev restore my imei i will surely donate.
Thanx in advance
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had you backed up your efs folder before../???
neo1691 said:
had you backed up your efs folder before../???
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NO i didnt back my efs folder
srinivas07 said:
NO i didnt back my efs folder
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if you would have backed up your efc then we could have flashed your imei via odin!!
i dont know any other solution. Hope some expert will look into this
Flash any stock rom 1st.. see if it is back..
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ranadip.bswas said:
Flash any stock rom 1st.. see if it is back..
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yaa i had given a try to all those....still it shows 000000000000
On a lighter note --
Steal someone's efs backup, flash it, generate/get a valid IMEI from one of those sources who were doing good business during the "Chinese Phone" fiasco in India and force feed that IMEI
Tianhe said:
On a lighter note --
Steal someone's efs backup, flash it, generate/get a valid IMEI from one of those sources who were doing good business during the "Chinese Phone" fiasco in India and force feed that IMEI
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should i use the efs which is of only g3 one's or can i use any android one's???
Srinivas buddy - i would like you to note that i am no techno whiz and therefore my comments on this problem may also be taken with a pinch of salt. If i had to hazard a guess, i would surely try a efs backup from G3 rather than any other phone. The problem which will arise after you have flashed the efs & its succesfully working, is that there will be potential conflict of the IMEI in case both phones are active. Therefore, it is imperative to change the IMEI at once - and people do say that getting a valid IMEI is possible
To repeat myself - i am in no way responsible for any damage which may result from the above and hope that the DEVs have a better solution than my wild-ass theory
Tianhe said:
Srinivas buddy - i would like you to note that i am no techno whiz and therefore my comments on this problem may also be taken with a pinch of salt. If i had to hazard a guess, i would surely try a efs backup from G3 rather than any other phone. The problem which will arise after you have flashed the efs & its succesfully working, is that there will be potential conflict of the IMEI in case both phones are active. Therefore, it is imperative to change the IMEI at once - and people do say that getting a valid IMEI is possible
To repeat myself - i am in no way responsible for any damage which may result from the above and hope that the DEVs have a better solution than my wild-ass theory
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ok...but im a little bit confused...can u clearly explain me...sorry for that
What i mean is that when you "borrow" the efs backup from another phone and flash it to yours - then both the phones will have same IMEI since both carry the same efs information. This may cause problems when both the phones are active on the cellular network and i believe it may also be illegal. Therefore, it is important that you should get a new IMEI number as soon as possible.
Please remember that this is all guesswork and not recommended. However, if you dont care about possibly bricking your phone then atleast choose a efs backup from a phone which is exactly the same model as yours & running the same build / firmware + consult the DEVs before this
Tianhe said:
What i mean is that when you "borrow" the efs backup from another phone and flash it to yours - then both the phones will have same IMEI since both carry the same efs information. This may cause problems when both the phones are active on the cellular network and i believe it may also be illegal. Therefore, it is important that you should get a new IMEI number as soon as possible.
Please remember that this is all guesswork and not recommended. However, if you dont care about possibly bricking your phone then atleast choose a efs backup from a phone which is exactly the same model as yours & running the same build / firmware + consult the DEVs before this
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ok i got it...but how can change my IMEI ??is there any software for that??
i don't know wheather it will work or not, but just try this,
copy and paste efs folder of some other galaxy 3 to system folder using root explorer and edit .imei file with text editor and type your imei which will be there in bill or it will be on box and save it.
d92s said:
i don't know wheather it will work or not, but just try this,
copy and paste efs folder of some other galaxy 3 to system folder using root explorer and edit .imei file with text editor and type your imei which will be there in bill or it will be on box and save it.
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ok i would try it
http://www.msai.in/manufacturer.html
Check the above link and get yourself a valid/genuine IMEI number instead of getting into trouble!
if everything else fails, flash the official eclair and update it to froyo via kies. then take it to a samsung centre and say you lost your imei during official update through kies. they ought to fix it
maverickgenius said:
if everything else fails, flash the official eclair and update it to froyo via kies. then take it to a samsung centre and say you lost your imei during official update through kies. they ought to fix it
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Yup mave is right ..its a perfect solution..
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I think this will not work...
No IMEI no Support.
gagan007 said:
http://www.msai.in/manufacturer.html
Check the above link and get yourself a valid/genuine IMEI number instead of getting into trouble!
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I gonna try it today
deskjeti said:
I think this will not work...
No IMEI no Support.
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I think its pretty much worth a try, to be completely on the safe side u could just flash a firmware with bootloader, when Odin is at bootloader flashing pull the USB cable and the battery, your phone will be a brick then. Just go to service center and tell them that it didn't turn on after a firmware update with kiss.
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[Q] Cant detect SIM Card after Flashing CusROM

Good day for u guys
i have some problem here... i was installing this Curom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2362503
and the problem is.. i cant find my SIM Card on
so theres no Signal... works fine on WIFI...
how to fix it?
please help me :crying:
ZachariasErsa said:
Good day for u guys
i have some problem here... i was installing this Curom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2362503
and the problem is.. i cant find my SIM Card on
so theres no Signal... works fine on WIFI...
how to fix it?
please help me :crying:
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dial *#06# do you see your IMEI?
try to remove and reinsert sim card
thanks for helping me
samersh72 said:
dial *#06# do you see your IMEI?
try to remove and reinsert sim card
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it said Null/null...
ive tried to pull and removed simcard.. still no signal...
BaseBand Version is "Unknown"
what should i do? please help me
ZachariasErsa said:
it said Null/null...
ive tried to pull and removed simcard.. still no signal...
BaseBand Version is "Unknown"
what should i do? please help me
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Unfortunately there is not a lot you can do if you haven't got a back up of your EFS partition.
Before you flash ROMS on your phone it is always HIGHLY recommended to make a backup of your EFS.
IF you haven't backed your EFS up then a service centre is the only fix.
ZachariasErsa said:
it said Null/null...
ive tried to pull and removed simcard.. still no signal...
BaseBand Version is "Unknown"
what should i do? please help me
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bad flash -------> corrupted efs
flash stock rom, if you are lucky, you will be ok (some users report that it works, but i doubt)
if not, you have service center
Your efs is not delected when you flash this with cwm .......install a other Rom ........the libs in the Rom are coruppted !!! Test it...
Service omg really guys?ZachariasErsa able to run my Rom.Just flash Baseband MGA two times and reflash rom.This things happend when people move from old baseband to new baseband.
GalaxyS49505 said:
Service omg really guys?ZachariasErsa able to run my Rom.Just flash Baseband MGA two times and reflash rom.This things happend when people move from old baseband to new baseband.
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+1 you say it
GalaxyS49505 said:
Service omg really guys?ZachariasErsa able to run my Rom.Just flash Baseband MGA two times and reflash rom.This things happend when people move from old baseband to new baseband.
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This things happend when people move from old baseband to new baseband
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I not expressed well, .For some people when flash via CWN rom with newest baseband, baseband just wont install.Baseband need to intall with Odin.I dont know where is the problem but this is
Now i remember.I have the same problem when i was on MDC and try to install via CWM ME2 no Signal,No Wifi,Baseband-Unknow.And i try thousand of things to run all this things:good:
GalaxyS49505 said:
I not expressed well, .For some people when flash via CWN rom with newest baseband, baseband just wont install.Baseband need to intall with Odin.I dont know where is the problem but this is
Now i remember.I have the same problem when i was on MDC and try to install via CWM ME2 no Signal,No Wifi,Baseband-Unknow.And i try thousand of things to run all this things:good:
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i really apreciate this guy... thanks for helping me.. now it Fixed with flashing a zip with odin he gaves me... now maybe this thread should be done or closed...
thanks guys for helping me so much.. expecially the Genius ROM maker... i love ur ROM using it now
heyi flashed the latest firmware thru odin last night to my i9500 s4, now i'm unable to register on my network. my s4 detects my local carriers but when I click on the correct carrier, i still am unable to make phone cals and text messages.
i tried inserting my sim on another phone and its working.
i checked my imei and its different than what's written at the back of my phone... what should i do???
ZachariasErsa said:
i really apreciate this guy... thanks for helping me.. now it Fixed with flashing a zip with odin he gaves me... now maybe this thread should be done or closed...
thanks guys for helping me so much.. expecially the Genius ROM maker... i love ur ROM using it now
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what Zip was it?
I actually have the opposite problem on my phone. I have IMEI and BASEBAND and I can make calls etc however my EFS folder is empty
I can see the correct IMEI BUT STILL no signal it comes how to fix?
samersh72 said:
dial *#06# do you see your IMEI?
try to remove and reinsert sim card
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I can see the correct IMEI BUT STILL no signal it comes how to fix?
alwyn naresh said:
I can see the correct IMEI BUT STILL no signal it comes how to fix?
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Yours is a different issue. In your case the SIM card slot may have malfunctioned. Fortunately it's easily replaced. But you might want to roll back to stock first and see if the SIM is detected.
Finally, pay attention to dates. You revived a thread that's been dead for 7 years now, rather than making a new one.

Moto G4 Plus (XT1644) IMEI = 0 after Stock Flash

Hello, my G4 Plus reads IMEI 0 when *#06# in ROM, but I can read the correct IMEI from fastboot getvar imei and can see my correct IMEI in /proc/config/imei. Any help to restore my IMEI is appreciated, I will be happy to provide and test any information as needed.
Also, I can connect to my carrier, but I cannot use voice, data, or SMS. Sometimes it drops to no service.
Would anybody happen to know how to enable RNDIS + DM + MODEM mode on the G4?
you flashed wrong stock rom check again and flash correct one i did same once lost imei then flashed right one and got it back look into this thread you can find it https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/help/tale-woe-looking-xt1644-stock-rom-t3419649
D1AMONDH3AD said:
you flashed wrong stock rom check again and flash correct one i did same once lost imei then flashed right one and got it back look into this thread you can find it https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/help/tale-woe-looking-xt1644-stock-rom-t3419649
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I got my stock ROM from here, another thing is I did go from a custom ROM on Nougat. I read about that being a factor as well.
https://firmware.center/firmware/Motorola/Moto G4 (Plus)/Stock/XT1644/
well try from the link i sent you no harm in trying right?these are from other users who faced same issues as you for finding right stock rom for their device which is same as yours
D1AMONDH3AD said:
well try from the link i sent you no harm in trying right?these are from other users who faced same issues as you for finding right stock rom for their device which is same as yours
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Didn't solve my problem, any more suggestions?
Btrusa said:
Didn't solve my problem, any more suggestions?
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I'm having the same issue right here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/help/help-xt1642-hard-bricked-help-t3498943/page2
Keep tuned with me while we both fight the dragon
At least if all fails you have a so much better chance being in the US; you could resort to service centers to change board. I don't have that option.
MK+2017 said:
I'm having the same issue right here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/help/help-xt1642-hard-bricked-help-t3498943/page2
Keep tuned with me while we both fight the dragon
At least if all fails you have a so much better chance being in the US; you could resort to service centers to change board. I don't have that option.
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Honestly, if I can't fix this phone I'm buying a OnePlus 3T.
Btrusa said:
Honestly, if I can't fix this phone I'm buying a OnePlus 3T.
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Is your bootloader unlocked? If so I'd go to TWRP and flash the stock 93-14 N backup that's floating around somewhere on XDA.
Also, make sure to flash the radio and fastboot corresponding to your stock ROM version.
If you don't fix your phone though I'll take it
Btrusa said:
Hello, my G4 Plus reads IMEI 0 when *#06# in ROM, but I can read the correct IMEI from fastboot getvar imei and can see my correct IMEI in /proc/config/imei. Any help to restore my IMEI is appreciated, I will be happy to provide and test any information as needed.
Also, I can connect to my carrier, but I cannot use voice, data, or SMS. Sometimes it drops to no service.
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Did you make a imei backup Image the first time?
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I think the IMEI isn't erased. I had the same issue last month. There are different types of firmware(custom roms are based on them too) and they doesn't notice the IMEI If you flash the wrong one. So I would recommend to flash the right and if you do not know the right, try every (I suggest to test the Indian one first. In most cases it is the solution).
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/index-moto-g4-plus-factory-firmware-t3409033
hope I could prevent buying new phones
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Jerome-X said:
Did you make a imei backup Image the first time?
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Unfortunately no, I didn't know of such a backup method at the time.
negusp said:
Is your bootloader unlocked? If so I'd go to TWRP and flash the stock 93-14 N backup that's floating around somewhere on XDA.
Also, make sure to flash the radio and fastboot corresponding to your stock ROM version.
If you don't fix your phone though I'll take it
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When you say 93-14 N do you mean the Nougat ROM or a firmware for the modem?
Btrusa said:
When you say 93-14 N do you mean the Nougat ROM or a firmware for the modem?
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Yes, the N ROM that can be restored through TWRP.
By all means, also try flashing stock Nougat through fastboot.
negusp said:
Yes, the N ROM that can be restored through TWRP.
By all means, also try flashing stock Nougat through fastboot.
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I have a Nougat OTA waiting for me on stock. Will that be sufficient?
Btrusa said:
I have a Nougat OTA waiting for me on stock. Will that be sufficient?
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Sure, give it a go.
xMJ8x said:
I think the IMEI isn't erased. I had the same issue last month. There are different types of firmware(custom roms are based on them too) and they doesn't notice the IMEI If you flash the wrong one. So I would recommend to flash the right and if you do not know the right, try every (I suggest to test the Indian one first. In most cases it is the solution).
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/index-moto-g4-plus-factory-firmware-t3409033
hope I could prevent buying new phones
Sent from my Moto G (4) using XDA Free mobile app
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Unfortunately didn't get me anywhere.
Moto g4 plus xt1643 imei 0
I have flashed ten stock rom all stock firmware but imei 0 not repair please help me.
I have flashed xt1640,xt1640-1643,and xt1644 stock rom but not repair.how to repair the imei 0
firoli said:
I have flashed ten stock rom all stock firmware but imei 0 not repair please help me.
I have flashed xt1640,xt1640-1643,and xt1644 stock rom but not repair.how to repair the imei 0
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I'm in the same boat as you dude, I've tried everything from flashing non-corrupted HW partitions to flashing a whole lot of old custom roms to see if I can get my IMEI.
Check this thread for more information, some things may work for you: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/help/moto-g4-pluss-model-changed-to-g4-lost-t3496912
firoli said:
I have flashed ten stock rom all stock firmware but imei 0 not repair please help me.
I have flashed xt1640,xt1640-1643,and xt1644 stock rom but not repair.how to repair the imei 0
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That's not good idea to flash all available firmware. It can be old firmware and flashing old firmware (downgrade) can damage lots of things on your device.
First tell us which device you have and if your your phone is g4plus and not changed to normal g4. FingerPrint working correctly ?
Try "fastboot getvar all" command check if it shows your IMEI somewhere, and post result here. ( if it shows IMEI, then tell us and remove it and post.)
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That's not good idea to flash all available firmware. It can be old firmware and flashing old firmware (downgrade) can damage lots of things on your device.
First tell us which device you have and if your your phone is g4plus and not changed to normal g4. FingerPrint working correctly ?
Try "fastboot getvar all" command check if it shows your IMEI somewhere, and post result here. ( if it shows IMEI, then tell us and remove it and post.)
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In my case I flashed all firmware included in android 6 (it's stock) from a custom android 7 build. I know it's an old thread but I'm still open to suggestions and hoping to fix this.
To make more sense, I downgraded from 7 to 6.

Permanent fix of imei and volte

Dose anyone have any idea that how to fix imei and volte problem permanently?
chaos47 said:
Dose anyone have any idea that how to fix imei and volte problem permanently?
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Do you think opening another thread with your first post here on XDA will give you the solution? I don't wanna be rude but there's a bunch of threads regarding that problems, from restoring EFS from a custom rom over to restore a persist file from a Moto G4.
If there would be a stable and proper solution it would have be posted here.
So you can try out the existing fixes or hope for a stock Oreo firmware to be released by Lenovo which may open up new ways to get this problem solved.
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Wolfcity said:
Do you think opening another thread with your first post here on XDA will give you the solution? I don't wanna be rude but there's a bunch of threads regarding that problems, from restoring EFS from a custom rom over to restore a persist file from a Moto G4.
If there would be a stable and proper solution it would have be posted here.
So you can try out the existing fixes or hope for a stock Oreo firmware to be released by Lenovo which may open up new ways to get this problem solved.
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Ok thanks for ur help
Unfortunately, there is no fix or solution for imei. As for signal, that is efs, so you need to flash an Oreo ROM to get a working signal. Unfortunately even this does not always work now, but once you get working 4g etc, backup the efs partition in twrp. Do not lose this backup, you will need to use it often until/if ever, a dev finds a permanent fix.
Wolfcity said:
Do you think opening another thread with your first post here on XDA will give you the solution? I don't wanna be rude but there's a bunch of threads regarding that problems, from restoring EFS from a custom rom over to restore a persist file from a Moto G4.
If there would be a stable and proper solution it would have be posted here.
So you can try out the existing fixes or hope for a stock Oreo firmware to be released by Lenovo which may open up new ways to get this problem solved.
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Cupcake 1.5 said:
Unfortunately, there is no fix or solution for imei. As for signal, that is efs, so you need to flash an Oreo ROM to get a working signal. Unfortunately even this does not always work now, but once you get working 4g etc, backup the efs partition in twrp. Do not lose this backup, you will need to use it often until/if ever, a dev finds a permanent fix.
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Ya I got my imei and 4g signals back but I'm not receiving ota
I've also heard that people who have received ota and after flash the update the imei goes to 0 because of modemst1 and 2
There has to be some way. hope developers will find out a way.
BTW thanks
chaos47 said:
Ya I got my imei and 4g signals back but I'm not receiving ota
I've also heard that people who have received ota and after flash the update the imei goes to 0 because of modemst1 and 2
There has to be some way. hope developers will find out a way.
BTW thanks
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I would stay away from ota, it is getting risky, there is something wrong with our devices due to 64bit Oreo. To be safe, stay within twrp. If you want the Oreo update, wait for a flashable version.
chaos47 said:
Ya I got my imei and 4g signals back but I'm not receiving ota
I've also heard that people who have received ota and after flash the update the imei goes to 0 because of modemst1 and 2
There has to be some way. hope developers will find out a way.
BTW thanks
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efs back up works on a custom rom?
Cupcake 1.5 said:
I would stay away from ota, it is getting risky, there is something wrong with our devices due to 64bit Oreo. To be safe, stay within twrp. If you want the Oreo update, wait for a flashable version.
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sjjatin9568 said:
efs back up works on a custom rom?
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I don't think so
sjjatin9568 said:
efs back up works on a custom rom?
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Yes the efs backup will work across all ROMs.

Imei 0 on moto g5 plus

After using 8.1 Oreo custom ROM ( aex) for months I went to stock ROM (7.0). But it showing imei 0 . I flashed Oreo ROM again (this time pixel experience) to get imei back but still there is imei 0. I went to service center but they don't know anything. Can someone show me the proper way to get back imei, I'll buy a Bear for him.
abhiark said:
After using 8.1 Oreo custom ROM ( aex) for months I went to stock ROM (7.0). But it showing imei 0 . I flashed Oreo ROM again (this time pixel experience) to get imei back but still there is imei 0. I went to service center but they don't know anything. Can someone show me the proper way to get back imei, I'll buy a Bear for him.
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Restore your persist and EFS backup. If you don't have those you are screwed.
GtrCraft said:
Restore your persist and EFS backup. If you don't have those you are screwed.
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Thanks for this priceless information. But I don't have these.
abhiark said:
Thanks for this priceless information. But I don't have these.
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The Nokia 3.1 is a good option to get you by. Stay away from the g6 and e5 plays. Returned 2 of the g6 plays due to the same exact screen flickering and battery issues. And one e5 play due to a dead headphone jack.
Full treble support and 64 bit out of the box. Android One and it's stock beauty with a damn good camera and display. Only paid 100 USD for mine at Best Buy. Won't find a better phone under 200 bucks
Did you try this?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5-plus/how-to/dev-fixing-baseband-t3806064
motolio said:
Did you try this?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5-plus/how-to/dev-fixing-baseband-t3806064
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It's too complicated for me , can you explain this for me bro. I am lost completely don't know how to get back. Now I am using stock without IMEI
abhiark said:
It's too complicated for me , can you explain this for me bro. I am lost completely don't know how to get back. Now I am using stock without IMEI
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