Hi all,
I've been using this forum for years and years, always finding solutions to my rooting, rom or whatever problems but I'm getting to the bottom of it with this new one.
Here is the situation :
- I tried to install a ROM, it crashed, got my EFS partition delete.
- I didn't have any backup (I know, I know, I screwed up)
- I asked a friend with the same phone to send me a TWRP backup of his phone
- Now, I have a working S8, but with no IMEI
I still have my IMEI number from my phone that I would like to inject into the EFS partition. Is there a way to do that ? I don't want to change IMEI, I only want to reinstall mine. I'm trying to find IMEI tools to do that, but in a legal way (I know it's illegal to talk about IMEI change here). Or maybe an idea would be to generate efs.img files ?
If anyone has a good idea, I'll take it !
Thanks
PonyoDC said:
Hi all,
I've been using this forum for years and years, always finding solutions to my rooting, rom or whatever problems but I'm getting to the bottom of it with this new one.
Here is the situation :
- I tried to install a ROM, it crashed, got my EFS partition delete.
- I didn't have any backup (I know, I know, I screwed up)
- I asked a friend with the same phone to send me a TWRP backup of his phone
- Now, I have a working S8, but with no IMEI
I still have my IMEI number from my phone that I would like to inject into the EFS partition. Is there a way to do that ? I don't want to change IMEI, I only want to reinstall mine. I'm trying to find IMEI tools to do that, but in a legal way (I know it's illegal to talk about IMEI change here). Or maybe an idea would be to generate efs.img files ?
If anyone has a good idea, I'll take it !
Thanks
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You can't. Imei is cert protected. It has to be wrote to the device with a new cert file. Paid service my friend only way. Try flashing your stock firmware with proper baseband and such. Btw imei isn't in the efs like it used to be. That's about all of the help you will find here on it
Hi !
That's what I was afraid of, bu thank you for your answer !
Got some help from @BIOKNOX
It sounds sketchy but it works ! Thanks to you !
PonyoDC said:
Got some help from @BIOKNOX
It sounds sketchy but it works ! Thanks to you !
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Share? I have a friend on a different phone that needs ideas. PM me if you wish. Thanks!
Hi.
I'm in same case. I losted my phone IMEIs and i'm unable to use my g960F DS.
My 2 IMEIs show only zeros. And restore efs didn't worked for me.
I wrote phone's IMEIs on paper in case with ID too.
I try secerals ways but no success.
I will be good to share the process to have success.
Thx a lot
PonyoDC said:
Got some help from @BIOKNOX
It sounds sketchy but it works ! Thanks to you !
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Is there a link to the solution?
Ok so the @BIOKNOX account has been removed. Thanks for nothing, industry!
Can we have a solution to the technical problem, please? (No need to state that looking for official service was a hopeless adventure.)
How can the Problem
"IMEI zeroed out on screen. Original IMEI available on package"
be solved, please?
Official answers welcome. PM welcome.
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anyone knows that?
What do you mean? By a program you are writing or just because you dont know your IMEI?
As for the program, I dont know, the last thing I touched was Visual Basic 6 a couple years ago...
As for the IMEI in general: dial " *06# " (without the quotes) and it will display the IMEI. Or check the package of your device, its written on it as well or as a last resort, remove the battery, there is a sticker on the back of the device carrying the IMEI.
Settings --> Device Information --> Identity
i Want to replace my imei because i want to use the Gps software.The licence need it
nosure said:
i Want to replace my imei because i want to use the Gps software.The licence need it
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You want to spoof your IMEI for the software??
or
You want to actually change your IMEI on the device ??
which one?
Wizard service tool is what you are lookin for!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=329170
Do not forget to note your current IMEI!!!
I want to actually change your IMEI on the device .
Wizard service tool can`t for polaris,i think...
nosure said:
I want to actually change your IMEI on the device .
Wizard service tool can`t for polaris,i think...
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Yes it does not work I have tried it. BTW does anyone have anytool for changing imei?
hi,
guys, you don't need to change phone's EMEI. What you need is to use MultyDID app (see the link for procedure http://forum.djawir.com/smartphone-...99-my-collection-smartphone-apps-games-5.html ). This program perfectly works for NAVITEL NAVIGATOR GPS-program, and I'm sure it will work for other GPS-apps as well.
Rgds.
change imei
i use mtty's mb command to peak into the memory and found the address for the following...
9DDD6C-9DDD7C: CID (ie. HTC__001)
9DDD7C-9DDD89: IMEI
9DDD94: SECU_FLAG (ie. 0 or 1)
i tried using mw to write the memory but the value wont stick... anyone know how to make the values sticky?
^^^ does anybody know?
For what purpose would you want to change the IMEI number for this way?
If a software will not accept your phones IMEI number you should contact the manufacturer/retailer. If it being installed because it wasnt meant for that particular phone then I'm afraid you should look elsewhere for solutions.
Guys, I'll be honest with you changing IMEI numbers to install software sounds like what it is without having to spell it out and I would be grateful if we wouldnt encourage it here on the Polariis forums by entertaining these type of posts.
Many thanks.
Hi,
I have a HTC Polaris that has a blanked out IMEI, it has been like this for months and as such does not connect to the GSM network.
I have tried editing NV 550 IMEI with QPST however it is read only.
The first person to post or email me a solution will be sent £50 via Paypal. Thank you.
send the phone to a HTC repairer, they would do it for around 50 pounds!
Htc quoted almost as much as a new phone on ebay!
they what?? that just does not sound right.
maybe flashing again helps
Look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=425922
maybe this helps
try to have fun
It is stupid. I was messing around a bit with the phone so when I tried to have it warranty repaired it was sent back, so thats not an option either.
Thanks for your message Adelja.
Unfortunately the IMEI has been completely blanked out. The phone is not bricked, I just cant access the phone system because of invalid IMEI.
I have tried flashing many times, but it does not alter the NV item 550 (IMEI). I need a way of making NV 550 (IMEI) writable and not read only.
matt2324 said:
Thanks for your message Adelja.
Unfortunately the IMEI has been completely blanked out. The phone is not bricked, I just cant access the phone system because of invalid IMEI.
I have tried flashing many times, but it does not alter the NV item 550 (IMEI). I need a way of making NV 550 (IMEI) writable and not read only.
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Go to a phone shop, buy another one. Swap the phones over. Take it back to shop. Get refund. oh hangon, think thats illegal. cant find delete key.
Hey matt, go into the Athena Threads of this website. Look for a user (lady), senior member name cmonex. I think she might can help you with this.
She is phenomonal. I never have had to ask her questions....she has helped so many people that alot of her knowledge is on the thread.
Anyway, PM her and see what she says. I think I remember her been very familiar with IMEI!!!
Its a try.
Thanks for your continued advice all.. keep it coming!
Anybody have any further ideas?
Maybe you can try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=418892
It worked for a HTC Touch, maybe it works for you to.
Or try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=329170
Or try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=375338
blanking IMEI
how did you wipe out the imei in the 1st place? maybe that will give a clue of how to write it back.
tried device_info...not working for polaris
tried WST some time ago too... i remember it can only read imei but can't write...
the unlocker and hard-spl has nothing to do with imei...
My imei is null (so I have no signal ) on my i9505 and I don't have a backup of my efs file, can someone please send me a backup of their efs file (i9505)?
Thanks a lot
No one should send you their backup. It contains their own imei.
Lennyz1988 said:
No one should send you their backup. It contains their own imei.
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I understand that, but no harm is done. This is the only way I can fix my phone... (unless you can find another solution).
maxuel780 said:
I understand that, but no harm is done. This is the only way I can fix my phone... (unless you can find another solution).
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*1 with @Lennyz1988
Take to a local service shop if they have a Z3X box or similar they can fix it....
Hi,
my i9505 have IMEI unknow.
It work perfect, phone, wifi etc., LTE etc.
I think that the imei is ok but is hidden.
How can I repair it ?
ronny06 said:
Hi,
my i9505 have IMEI unknow.
It work perfect, phone, wifi etc., LTE etc.
I think that the imei is ok but is hidden.
How can I repair it ?
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Hi mate ,
Not clear your problem , you can call , you have data , what you mean hidden? what do you get when you type *#06#? same imei as in the sticker behind your battery?
Hi,
if I type *#06# i see "IMEI /01" only. I not see other numbers.
When I go to settings --> info I see IMEISV /01 and IMEI: unknow.
I also check EFS folder with root explorer and it seems is ok because inside have other folders and in particular imei folder with file mps_code.dat.
Thank you
ronny06 said:
Hi,
if I type *#06# i see "IMEI /01" only. I not see other numbers.
When I go to settings --> info I see IMEISV /01 and IMEI: unknow.
I also check EFS folder with root explorer and it seems is ok because inside have other folders and in particular imei folder with file mps_code.dat.
Thank you
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If the phone works and makes calls, don't mess with it.
Messing with the IMEI is likely to break it.
This is a classic case of "If it ain't broke, don't fix it"
Who cares if it displays an UNKNOWN instead of a number? All the IMEI does is authenticate your phone on the cell network. If it's authenticating it, then it's working. Don't mess with it.
ronny06 said:
Hi,
if I type *#06# i see "IMEI /01" only. I not see other numbers.
When I go to settings --> info I see IMEISV /01 and IMEI: unknow.
I also check EFS folder with root explorer and it seems is ok because inside have other folders and in particular imei folder with file mps_code.dat.
Thank you
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Skipjacks said:
If the phone works and makes calls, don't mess with it.
Messing with the IMEI is likely to break it.
This is a classic case of "If it ain't broke, don't fix it"
Who cares if it displays an UNKNOWN instead of a number? All the IMEI does is authenticate your phone on the cell network. If it's authenticating it, then it's working. Don't mess with it.
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+1 @Skipjacks
Question just out of curiosity when you dial the 06 code you do not get the 15 digit code?
MAX 404 said:
+1 @Skipjacks
Question just out of curiosity when you dial the 06 code you do not get the 15 digit code?
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I run AOSP roms. They don't use those codes. So I can't test that.
@MAX 404
When I dial 06 code I see unknow application.
When I dial *#06# I see "IMEI /01"
Skipjacks said:
I run AOSP roms. They don't use those codes. So I can't test that.
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ronny06 said:
@MAX 404
When I dial 06 code I see unknow application.
When I dial *#06# I see "IMEI /01"
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Hi
Skipjacks , i meant the question to ronny06 anyhow thanks for the info ,is useful, did not know that happen in AOSP roms
ronny06 as Skipjacks said , if is working do not touch it ....are you in stock rom?
MAX 404 said:
Hi
ronny06 as Skipjacks said , if is working do not touch it ....are you in stock rom?
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I want to sell my phone and I cannot sell it with this problem.
Now I'm in stock ROM
ronny06 said:
I want to sell my phone and I cannot sell it with this problem.
Now I'm in stock ROM
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Hi,
It has been always like this?
The only thing i can think of is to reflash a stock rom ( odin) and see if it helps, maybe is firmware related , BEFORE you do make sure you have a copy of your EFS folder
MAX 404 said:
Hi,
It has been always like this?
The only thing i can think of is to reflash a stock rom ( odin) and see if it helps, maybe is firmware related , BEFORE you do make sure you have a copy of your EFS folder
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The problem was then I installed new 4.4.2.
I tried to install another stock rom but without success.
ronny06 said:
The problem was then I installed new 4.4.2.
I tried to install another stock rom but without success.
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Why ? what is the problem,,,
You can only install 4.4.2 rom not older .
ronny06 said:
I want to sell my phone and I cannot sell it with this problem.
Now I'm in stock ROM
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Put another SIM card in it. See if it works. If it does, then sell it with confidence. (I bet it would work)
Past that what you are asking for now is how to change the IMEI, even if you are asking how to change it to the actual IMEI. It's the same steps as changing it to a stolen IMEI so we do not discuss that on XDA.
Skipjacks said:
Put another SIM card in it. See if it works. If it does, then sell it with confidence. (I bet it would work)
Past that what you are asking for now is how to change the IMEI, even if you are asking how to change it to the actual IMEI. It's the same steps as changing it to a stolen IMEI so we do not discuss that on XDA.
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It is not true. I do not want to change imei of my phone. I know very well that it is illegal!
I only want to solve the problem of IMEI / 01 because it does not seem right to me to sell with this issue.
ronny06 said:
It is not true. I do not want to change imei of my phone. I know very well that it is illegal!
I only want to solve the problem of IMEI / 01 because it does not seem right to me to sell with this issue.
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I will say this again....if you want to change it from UNKNOWN to a number, then that is changing it. Even if you are using a legitimate IMEI for the phone. The procedure to do that is the same procedure that is used for illegally changing it from a bad IMEI to a working IMEI from a donor phone.
I don't believe you are trying to do anything illegal, but the process to do what you are asking is the same process as doing it for illegal reasons. Therefor, we don't discuss it here.
Again though, your phone isn't broken. It's working fine. So you should be able to sell it without issue. You can confirm it's sellable by putting the buyer's sim card in the phone to test it for a connection to a tower. If it works, it's a good phone.
Also stop looking up the IMEI with the 06 code.
Look in SETTING -> ABOUT PHONE -> STATUS
That should show your IMEI there. If it shows it there, then stop worrying about it. It's just the text code that's being goofy, not the actual IMEI.
So I recently restored a backup of my phone as I was having some issues with the ROM I was on, hoping to get back to a stable version of the ROM. When it rebooted after restoring the TWRP backup it reported "No Sim Card Found".
I am in the process of flashing stock images, but is there a way to combat this in the future?
Having the same problem.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
Did you find a solution? I'm having the same problem.
Galveia said:
Did you find a solution? I'm having the same problem.
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Hello,
Do you have a custom ROM installed? Did you try looking in the ROM thread if it is a well known issue?
Did you try reverting to stock firmware?
Did you try cleaning the SIM contacts in the SIM tray? Sometimes contacts can be oxidized after some time.
Good luck...
5.1 said:
Hello,
Do you have a custom ROM installed? Did you try looking in the ROM thread if it is a well known issue?
Did you try reverting to stock firmware?
Did you try cleaning the SIM contacts in the SIM tray? Sometimes contacts can be oxidized after some time.
Good luck...
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Hi. I made a backup of a Stock ROM with android 4.4.2. The original Stock ROM works perfectly. I can't delete the contacts because I've no way to save them in other card.
Galveia said:
Hi. I made a backup of a Stock ROM with android 4.4.2. The original Stock ROM works perfectly. I can't delete the contacts because I've no way to save them in other card.
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Hey,
Android 4.4.2 ? Installed on a Nexus 6P ? Are you serious?
If you want to backup contacts, why not using export option in contact app?
Export to .CSV, save the .CSV file on a computer and restore those later with contact app as well...
Anyway, is it a Nexus 6P?
Good luck...
5.1 said:
Hey,
Android 4.4.2 ? Installed on a Nexus 6P ? Are you serious?
If you want to backup contacts, why not using export option in contact app?
Export to .CSV, save the .CSV file on a computer and restore those later with contact app as well...
Anyway, is it a Nexus 6P?
Good luck...
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No, sorry, I forgot to say. I use a ZTE Blade L3.
Galveia said:
No, sorry, I forgot to say. I use a ZTE Blade L3.
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Hey,
Lol, ok...
So why.dom't you sync your contacts on your Google account? Or export as a .CSV file?
Also, if you are on a custom ROM having this problem and the stock ROM works, I suggest you report your issue to the ROM developer...
Good luck...
5.1 said:
Hey,
Lol, ok...
So why.dom't you sync your contacts on your Google account? Or export as a .CSV file?
Also, if you are on a custom ROM having this problem and the stock ROM works, I suggest you report your issue to the ROM developer...
Good luck...
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I'm on the stock rom, it's just a backup of it with all my staff there. But thanks. I'll try to delete the contacts and see what happens.
Deleting the contacts didn't. Anyway thanks for the help. But I found a way to get it to work again and I would like to share it, because it may help others.
The complete situation: I made a backup of a stock rom (4.4.2) with TWRP and when I restored it, the SIM card was not detected at all. In MTK Engineering Mode/CDS Information/Phone 1 (or whatever number yours is) everthing was at null or unkown.
AND I FOUND A WAY TO SOLVE THIS! Flash a ROM that detects the SIM card and enter the IMEI numbers. Then, go to TWRP, DON'T FORMAT ANYTHING and then restore the backup selecting the options to restore that you want (for example boot; nvram; system;... those ones). In my case, I restored all of them and I got it to work! This because the phone memory needs to be installed and with android 4.4.2 kitkat the phone storage is not in the backup, only the system storage. I hope this helps the KitKat users and others (because I've never tested this in other versions)!
Galveia said:
Deleting the contacts didn't. Anyway thanks for the help. But I found a way to get it to work again and I would like to share it, because it may help others.
The complete situation: I made a backup of a stock rom (4.4.2) with TWRP and when I restored it, the SIM card was not detected at all. In MTK Engineering Mode/CDS Information/Phone 1 (or whatever number yours is) everthing was at null or unkown.
AND I FOUND A WAY TO SOLVE THIS! Flash a ROM that detects the SIM card and enter the IMEI numbers. Then, go to TWRP, DON'T FORMAT ANYTHING and then restore the backup selecting the options to restore that you want (for example boot; nvram; system;... those ones). In my case, I restored all of them and I got it to work! This because the phone memory needs to be installed and with android 4.4.2 kitkat the phone storage is not in the backup, only the system storage. I hope this helps the KitKat users and others (because I've never tested this in other versions)!
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Hello,
This is really specific to your device and should be posted in the appropriate forum. It is of no us on the N6P...
Glad you got it working though.
Cheers...
5.1 said:
Hello,
This is really specific to your device and should be posted in the appropriate forum. It is of no us on the N6P...
Glad you got it working though.
Cheers...
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It's just because I got here searching for everything related to this, so if someone with the same problem get here with other phone like me could see this. Should I delete the post?
Galveia said:
It's just because I got here searching for everything related to this, so if someone with the same problem get here with other phone like me could see this. Should I delete the post?
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Hey,
Not necessarily. But at least post it in your phone's section. If it happened to you, it may happen to others with the same device.
Cheers...