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I have a refurbished Evo and the serial number or whatever its called on the phone under the battery isn't there. So how will I be able to get S-off? Need help please???
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shonmac11 said:
I have a refurbished Evo and the serial number or whatever its called on the phone under the battery isn't there. So how will I be able to get S-off? Need help please???
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definitely a good question!
i haven't dealt with refurbished EVOs before. they wouldn't happen to have supplied a box with the serial number on that?
i wonder if the serial number is listed in the software somewhere .. . perhaps you could ask in revolutionary's irc channel or tweet at alpharevx ?
the only other thought i had was to double check their guide to see if they mention this issue, but they don't list any method to bypass the serial check in the beta version. they do mention the stable release will not require a serial number. i'm sure the devs themselves should be able to provide a solution unless somebody else on here knows how else to obtain the serial number through the software.
i have a feeling the serial number isn't easy to obtain through software on purpose as HTC prob doesn't want people exposing this as I'd imagine they use it internally, potentially for warranty coverage/issues. sorry i don't have a better answer.
You can just download and run revolutionary.exe and read the s/n from the program. Then enter it to get the key.
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I'll try that
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I kinda wish that they would have just created an app similar to z4root to get S-off if possible
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This is their "beta" test version, as all the bugs are worked out, in the official release it won't ask for a s/n.
Can you find your telephone # in here ?
http://tndb.us
If yes, make a case with your provider/carrier because it violation of your privacy, and can be used by scamers and telemarketing companies. I found this and my number and name on it by coincidence...
Main directory numbers are AREA codes, second directory is 3 digit middle number and last directory is 4 last diggits of your phone (etc 707/662/8955)
erik077 said:
Can you find your telephone # in here ?
http://tndb.us
If yes, make a case with your provider/carrier because it violation of your privacy, and can be used by scamers and telemarketing companies. I found this and my number and name on it by coincidence...
Main directory numbers are AREA codes, second directory is 3 digit middle number and last directory is 4 last diggits of your phone (etc 707/662/8955)
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Luckily my number wasn't in the database, but still this is crazy. But then again any reverse lookup would give you the same information.
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Luckily my number wasn't in the database, but still this is crazy. But then again any reverse lookup would give you the same information.
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It does, that is how I found this page
What is this....?
Epic 4G Touch perfected by Tiff and Calk!
It's a site that collects user info (name, phone #) from US customers, and there is big chanses that those information are realised by our carriers (no guarantee)
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Is this only for sprint?
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I don't think so. I found mine there but I have no idea about rest of them. Anyway if you click some of them it will shows there.
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found my wife and mine, and both my parents on there....
I opened case with sprint as privacy related issue, and I will suggest you same thing. Even beter if then can open separated cases
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Interesting site, none of my numbers were on there.
Mine's there: (Both my numbers actually)....
So, what do I win again?
["hip", "hip"]
Totally interesting. I always thought you couldnt reverse lookup cell phone numbers. And I wonder why some peoples numbers are listed and others arent. Interested what sprint has to say about this.
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Thankfully mine isn't in there.
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jasone4gt said:
Totally interesting. I always thought you couldnt reverse lookup cell phone numbers. And I wonder why some peoples numbers are listed and others arent. Interested what sprint has to say about this.
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First guy said "we might release them" other 3 act suprised and said "sprint respect your privacy and don't sell our customer info"
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Both of mine aren't there.
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First guy said "we might release them" other 3 act suprised and said "sprint respect your privacy and don't sell our customer info"
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Oh you called Erik, figures sprint would play dumb. They're probably trained to say that BS about respecting your privacy. I would be pissed if my number was in there.
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My number isn't on there but dammmmm that's more than enough info...its practically a beginners d0x
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An online phonebook? I am outraged!
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My numbers on there...**** -__-
locoboi187 said:
My numbers on there...**** -__-
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LMAO... Seriously, what does this mean? What do you do now?
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Greeting
I have a Samsung Galaxy 3S, stolen from me , from about 3 weeks ago or more,
Unfortunately, I did not activate tracking process on my account in Galaxy site!
But I have a serial number to my Samsung Galaxy !!!!
Is it possible to track mobile by serial number???,
If possible Can anyone help me to tracking my Mobile by serial number?,
Or tell me how can i do??
Please help me,
Thank you very much.
No it is not possible to find a a phone using serial, if you got it from your carrier then the best thing you can do is notify your carrier and and tell them you lost it, they may tag it in the system so it is not used on their network...
Pretty sure there's nothing you can do. If you already reported stolen it can no longer be used on at&t. Sorry man...sucks.
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If you happened to have made an imei backup you might be able to get your imei number from it. If the phone is ever turned on and logs onto a network then the carrier may be able to trace it.
If you have renters insurance (usually no deductible) you should be able to file a claim.
Homeowners same thing but u would have to pay..
Last I checked att doesn't care about stolen phones though.. They won't block the imei...
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digitalextremes said:
No it is not possible to find a a phone using serial, if you got it from your carrier then the best thing you can do is notify your carrier and and tell them you lost it, they may tag it in the system so it is not used on their network...
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Sir
I o ready did all of these measures, notify my carrier and tell them,but no thing till now from them!!!
Thank you very much for your response and your support
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Pretty sure there's nothing you can do. If you already reported stolen it can no longer be used on at&t. Sorry man...sucks.
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sir
thank you for your response
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If you happened to have made an imei backup you might be able to get your imei number from it. If the phone is ever turned on and logs onto a network then the carrier may be able to trace it.
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Sir
I will try ,
Thank you for your help.
waiters said:
If you have renters insurance (usually no deductible) you should be able to file a claim.
Homeowners same thing but u would have to pay..
Last I checked att doesn't care about stolen phones though.. They won't block the imei...
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My girlfriend got mugged and they stole her skyrocket and att blocked the imei so if they they to activate it will fail and notify att.
i727-ucle2-SkY IcS
waiters said:
If you have renters insurance (usually no deductible) you should be able to file a claim.
Homeowners same thing but u would have to pay..
Last I checked att doesn't care about stolen phones though.. They won't block the imei...
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Sir
I will try , i hope find a solution to my problem,
Thank you for your help.
3 weeks is too long to do anything else. Had it just happened I would recommend going to "play" on google.com and installing "Android Lost" to the phone remotely. Then you could take pictures from the camera and see what the bastard looks like. You could then turn on the GPS and find out where he is. Then you go to you local walmart and purchase a nail puller from the hardware section........well you know the rest.
Whats the galaxy 3s ?
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It's between the galaxy 3 and 4; then comes the 4s.......LOL nice catch.
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You could remotely install the app called Plan B if they haven't wiped your phone yet... it's from the makers of the security app Lookout.
Carrier can only block, they will never tell you if they find it because of liability issues (so you don't go to someone's home and shoot them for the stolen phone and the carrier gets sued and you find out the poor guy paid for the phone on Craigslist from someone else who stole it, etc etc)
You can file a police report and tell the carrier to notify the cops but cops won't care much because they probably have better things (things with higher priority) to worry about.
I have a tmobile galaxy note 2 I bought rooted but it doesn't read any sim cards I've tried everything. I've flash modem installed roms kernels everything but nothing works please help me I don't wanna buy another phone
You biught it either off craigslist or ebay...
Big mistake.
Your phone is Blacklisted on tmobiles naughty list. In other words. Youre phone was reported stolen before or after being sold... so what you got going in your hands is a 600 dollar mp3 player with a big a$s screen and nice camera.
I'm a consultant... ask me anything... I'll run away.
No T-Mobile can't black list ****... trust me I know... T-Mobile can't black list a phone period.... I know.. so obviously you messedv your phone up flashing something.. check if you're Imei is showing up on settings.. send your phone to mobile tech videos.. they will fix it for thirty..they fixed mine.. and to that asshole who said you for your self a nice mp 3 player, he's a hater.... don't know what the **** he's taking about.. T-Mobile wishes they could black list a phone
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^ this guy is a genius. Lol
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http://m.networkworld.com/news/2012...bile-join-forces-to-block-stolen-cell-phones/
According to this article they can block stolen phones
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darekz said:
http://m.networkworld.com/news/2012...bile-join-forces-to-block-stolen-cell-phones/
According to this article they can block stolen phones
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And they can block when people dont pay eip or whatever.
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rebel4g said:
No T-Mobile can't black list ****... trust me I know... T-Mobile can't black list a phone period.... I know.. so obviously you messedv your phone up flashing something.. check if you're Imei is showing up on settings.. send your phone to mobile tech videos.. they will fix it for thirty..they fixed mine.. and to that asshole who said you for your self a nice mp 3 player, he's a hater.... don't know what the **** he's taking about.. T-Mobile wishes they could black list a phone
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First of all hater? No a hater would be bashing on him not his device. Secondly they can block phone the way they fix your phone is illegal
I'm a consultant... ask me anything... I'll run away.
[QUOTE="phreshjoker, post: 36944133, member: 2617335"]You biught it either off craigslist or ebay... Big mista
Wrong answer the phone is not black listed try again
blacklist
ACTUALLY they can blacklist the phone but that's not the issue that guy up there is an idiot. Note was rooted incorrectly now it don't work everything is unknown imei, baseband ect. Who are those people and how can I contact them pm me
Does it register a ime number have you checked efs folder?
Hi,
I recently purchased a T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S3 on Craigslist. When I put in my SIM card, I couldn't use the phone, or any network services on the device. It said "Not Registered on Network." I contacted T-Mobile and gave them information about the phone. They said that the phone has been reported as stolen and blacklisted. I tried to get in touch with the original owner, but the original owner's number is no longer in service, and will not respond to my emails. I looked online on how to fix this, and I've been told to change the IMEI number of the device, so that it will no longer be blacklisted. I don't know how to do this. Could someone please teach me?
Thanks in advance!
Unless I'm mistaken this may be illegal. Even if it's not you're likely to wind up using an existing imei and you'll get blacklisted that way. At the very least....
Your best bet is to try to unlock and resell it on eBay to someone preferably out of the country. Then buy another having learned from this mistake so you don't do it again.
Sorry to hear this happened to you, but I'm not sure anyone will be able to help you.
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DocHoliday77 said:
Unless I'm mistaken this may be illegal. Even if it's not you're likely to wind up using an existing imei and you'll get blacklisted that way. At the very least....
Your best bet is to try to unlock and resell it on eBay to someone preferably out of the country. Then buy another having learned from this mistake so you don't do it again.
Sorry to hear this happened to you, but I'm not sure anyone will be able to help you.
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This.
You should be able to (legally) change the board out and thus change the IMEI.
DocHoliday77 said:
Unless I'm mistaken this may be illegal. Even if it's not you're likely to wind up using an existing imei and you'll get blacklisted that way. At the very least....
Your best bet is to try to unlock and resell it on eBay to someone preferably out of the country. Then buy another having learned from this mistake so you don't do it again.
Sorry to hear this happened to you, but I'm not sure anyone will be able to help you.
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its only illegal if you dont own the device you are using the IMEI from, my brother in law works on all android phones for a living and that is one of his services is rewriting IMEI's to blacklisted devices, he basically buys totaled units that still boot just too broken to warrant fixing i.e. GS3 with broken screen a new digitizer and lcd for the GS3 is around $450 on ebay, you can buy a GS3 outright for that most of the time, so if you have a previous phone you no longer use in your possession you can legally change the IMEI of the blacklisted device to the one of that device and never sell it. you are probably safe throwing the phone out but its a good legal decision just to keep it boxed up just in case.
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damalujordan said:
Hi,
I recently purchased a T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S3 on Craigslist. When I put in my SIM card, I couldn't use the phone, or any network services on the device. It said "Not Registered on Network." I contacted T-Mobile and gave them information about the phone. They said that the phone has been reported as stolen and blacklisted. I tried to get in touch with the original owner, but the original owner's number is no longer in service, and will not respond to my emails. I looked online on how to fix this, and I've been told to change the IMEI number of the device, so that it will no longer be blacklisted. I don't know how to do this. Could someone please teach me?
Thanks in advance!
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you may pay quite a bit more for it but i would highly recommend using XDA's own Swappa service to purchase used goods they wont sell a blacklisted device and do check those kinds of things before the device is listed, unless you personally know the individual who is selling it you should never buy a device from somewhere like craigslist,you would be fairly safe to buy from ebay as long as the poster has not specifically said the phone is blacklisted, bad ESN and so on. most purchases are covered by either ebay buyer protection, paypal buyer protection or both, sorry you got a blacklisted phone thats never cool, i have had my share, i want to say there are a few places online that can check an ESN IMEI for blacklisted devices, so if you want to buy off of craigslist have them give you the IMEI first and check it out, or if its a paid service to check it ask them to pay for it and show you the report before purchasing, i dont have any of the links handy but a simple google search should give you some results as to the service. here is one link https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...=sPIFnWz5bP6e_D4o0Lag8g&bvm=bv.48572450,d.dmQ there should be a few more out there if you want to look into it for future devices. if you want you can pm my brother in law and ask him if he is able to do it through a remote link. his handle is RussellAlan
Guys I need to find Peoplesarmy's thread. I restore IMEI but data remains on Edge, I believe that his thread has some sort of fix, but I can't find the thread
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eggydrums said:
Guys I need to find Peoplesarmy's thread. I restore IMEI but data remains on Edge, I believe that his thread has some sort of fix, but I can't find the thread
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pm him its the easiest way, if he doesnt accept PM's search his username and scan through the posts until you find it, that is what we would all have to do to get it to you.
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pm him its the easiest way, if he doesnt accept PM's search his username and scan through the posts until you find it, that is what we would all have to do to get it to you.
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I think I may have found said tool to get data back though
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I think I may have found said tool to get data back though
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i didnt find the tool, but i pm'd someone who was showing someone else where to get it, the thread it was in is no longer on the XDA server, so i asked if he still had a copy its an .apk i will let you know if he gets back to me with it.
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i didnt find the tool, but i pm'd someone who was showing someone else where to get it, the thread it was in is no longer on the XDA server, so i asked if he still had a copy its an .apk i will let you know if he gets back to me with it.
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Greatly appreciated, need to use my phone this week, I need to fix it fast
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Guys I need to find Peoplesarmy's thread. I restore IMEI but data remains on Edge, I believe that his thread has some sort of fix, but I can't find the thread
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Here a custom NVitems for 3g/4g
Its only for t999 ... if you need for other models PM ...
You must use NVitem writter to load the file
http://www.mediafire.com/download/7mff8nl4tlk5fcf/NV+Item.txt
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JUSMEJOSE said:
Here a custom NVitems for 3g/4g
Its only for t999 ... if you need for other models PM ...
You must use NVitem writter to load the file
http://www.mediafire.com/download/7mff8nl4tlk5fcf/NV+Item.txt
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So I should just write this to the phone in the nv writer tool and data should be fixed? Sorry, this is the first time this has happened, and I'm slowly learning as I go
Edit: or should I inject it, backup, and restore it again?
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eggydrums said:
So I should just write this to the phone in the nv writer tool and data should be fixed? Sorry, this is the first time this has happened, and I'm slowly learning as I go
Edit: or should I inject it, backup, and restore it again?
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You probably have to put your IMEI in it, before using the nv reader writer, open it in hex editor and see if line 550 is present, if it is, you will have to either edit it to have your IMEI in it, or not sure about this one but you might be able to delete line 550 and just write what you have, this may wipe your IMEI, not sure, or it may just only write the other nv items, again not sure, you might compare the file that was created with the IMEI injector, and that backup file and see if the IMEI injector has any of the other lines, that that backup file has if not, copy the IMEI from the injector file by hand typing do not copy and paste, into line 550 of the backup file save and then try, however I am NOT a pro on this, so I would definitely want to double check that with someone who has a little more experience before I did anything
i cant do it until my wife gets home but if you can send me the file the IMEI injector created, i can do a NV backup of my wifes phone(T999) and insert your IMEI in place of hers and see if that will work out for you, or if you want to PM me your IMEI and post a link to the injector tool i could simply generate your NV IMEI Item here and add it to her Backup, then i can send it to you and you can use the CDMA NVdata reader Writer tool to write the entire backup to your phone and see if that works, i would make a backup of what you do have and save it just in case something were to go wrong during the write phase, you could at least write that backup to your phone until you can get another option figured out. just need to verify from you that you do have a T-Mobile S3 AKA SGH-T999 and not another variant
CDMA Reader/Writer TOOL: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42944498&postcount=340 instructions on how to use this are linked in this post as well.
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You probably have to put your IMEI in it, before using the nv reader writer, open it in hex editor and see if line 550 is present, if it is, you will have to either edit it to have your IMEI in it, or not sure about this one but you might be able to delete line 550 and just write what you have, this may wipe your IMEI, not sure, or it may just only write the other nv items, again not sure, you might compare the file that was created with the IMEI injector, and that backup file and see if the IMEI injector has any of the other lines, that that backup file has if not, copy the IMEI from the injector file by hand typing do not copy and paste, into line 550 of the backup file save and then try, however I am NOT a pro on this, so I would definitely want to double check that with someone who has a little more experience before I did anything
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My brain does not cooperate. Do you think you could break this down for me?
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Basically, if you use the file.linked a few posts back. You will neef to check if whoever made it left their imei in it. If so you need to replace it with yours. If not.you need to.insert yours in the correct line.
@all, can anyone confirm that there is no other device specific info in those backups? If there is you probably don't want to use someone else's. I just can't remember...
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My brain does not cooperate. Do you think you could break this down for me?
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i looked at the nvitem.txt in that post it shows line 550 as an inactive item, so you should be able to just write that file to your phone with the tool, just a fair warning use the CDMA reader/writer tool i linked to do a nv data backup before writing the nvitem.txt you linked just incase line 550 (THIS IS YOUR IMEI) gets removed from your phone when you write the file to fix your 3g/4g at least this way you will have a backup to where you currently are instead of making matters WAY WORSE!
@doc i looked through the file he is trying to use to fix his 3G/4G it looks like whoever wrote it deactivated any device specific items, there are very few lines that remain active the rest show as inactive, still having the offset for the line but no info to be written.
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i looked at the nvitem.txt in that post it shows line 550 as an inactive item, so you should be able to just write that file to your phone with the tool, just a fair warning use the CDMA reader/writer tool i linked to do a nv data backup before writing the nvitem.txt you linked just incase line 550 (THIS IS YOUR IMEI) gets removed from your phone when you write the file to fix your 3g/4g at least this way you will have a backup to where you currently are instead of making matters WAY WORSE!
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All right, so I should write my respective imei in line 550. I already have a backup, and I have the generator tool as well. I will report back thanks so much for the help, as well as docholiday
Edit: check pm motodefier
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eggydrums said:
All right, so I should write my respective imei in line 550. I already have a backup, and I have the generator tool as well. I will report back thanks so much for the help, as well as docholiday
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Nope, since line 550 shows as inactive you should only have to write the 3G/4G nv items to the phone, it should skip all inactive items, and just add to what's already there.
The backup is just a precaution.
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JUSMEJOSE said:
Here a custom NVitems for 3g/4g
Its only for t999 ... if you need for other models PM ...
You must use NVitem writter to load the file
http://www.mediafire.com/download/7mff8nl4tlk5fcf/NV+Item.txt
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Will this fix my non-blacklisted T999 that is stuck in 2g?
It should
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Qcn repair complete
eggydrums said:
Guys I need to find Peoplesarmy's thread. I restore IMEI but data remains on Edge, I believe that his thread has some sort of fix, but I can't find the thread
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check your PM's you should have the link to your new QNC file, let me know when you have downloaded both so i can remove them for your safety and my DEV-HOST space. I also included an on device nvdata backup and restore app, once you have restored the qcn with QPST and rebooted, verify your services are back if so make a backup of your NV data before doing anything else, this will help you avoid this problem in the future.
@everyone else if you need this service performed for your S3 just PM me i would be glad to help.