[Q] IMEI at zero/need some help - T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII

I'm helping to get some help from the community on this one. I've already received extensive help from a senior member on here but haven't had any luck yet. I have a T-mo SG3 currently running the fantastic Darthstalker rom. I flashed the latest modem and the next thing you know I don't seem to have a data connection (first at E then G). I tried a few things that didn't work, then I check the imei # and it's at zero. I then tried this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1852255 but when I flashed the zip file the message that came up said "efs backup starting waiting to see if unlocked" then " backup skipped not unlocked". I thought that was weird because I thought it was unlocked already or should be. Anyway I don't know if that method would have worked because I could not get past that step. I then started reading here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308546 but haven't actually tried it yet because I don't know a lot about it. Phone has been running great and still is prior to this. I did not have a backup of the efs/imei prior to this happening but when looking in root explorer there is an efs file in there, which also contains an imei file. My hope is that I am able to restore my imei number and get my data connection back. Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

That Synergy zip is for Verizon phones. And it won't help you now because your IMEI is already lost.
You need make use of the IMEI restore thread. It's around these forums somewhere.

Aerowinder said:
That Synergy zip is for Verizon phones. And it won't help you now because your IMEI is already lost.
You need make use of the IMEI restore thread. It's around these forums somewhere.
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Thank you I'll search for that. It is possible to get it back right? I'm not totally screwed am I ? Thanks again.

Go back to TouchWiz.
Then:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801997
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Don_Perrignon said:
Go back to TouchWiz.
Then:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801997
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Thank you and I'll take a look at that. When you said go back to TW, did you mean stock rom? I won't be able to do this from my current custom rom even though it's a TW rom? Thanks in advance.

Citadel69 said:
Thank you and I'll take a look at that. When you said go back to TW, did you mean stock rom? I won't be able to do this from my current custom rom even though it's a TW rom? Thanks in advance.
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Any TouchWiz ROM from this phone. Whether that's a modified version of it or not (I don't call TouchWiz stock). It just makes one step of that whole process easier when you're on TouchWiz since you're dealing with star codes.
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To avoid confusing and bricking your phone, just ODIN back to stock. Go here --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1771687
And go to the Back Up and Restore thread mentioned above.
Citadel69 said:
Thank you and I'll take a look at that. When you said go back to TW, did you mean stock rom? I won't be able to do this from my current custom rom even though it's a TW rom? Thanks in advance.
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Update
fo.Hey there. I managed to inject the imei back into the phone but am still having trouble with the data connection. It's still showing EDGE. I followed the steps to backup/restore and then get the $G back but it didn't work. I used the method by PeoplesArmy. Are there any other ways to get the 4G back? I'm still on my custom rom, should I go back to stock and see what happens. Thanks in advance for any help/info

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Stuck on edge even after injecting IMEI

I know there's been multiple threads on this topic but I can't figure out how to solve it after reading each one. Here's my story. I rooted it and then flashed CM10 via cwm recovery and everything was working fine. One day later without doing anything my 4g started slowing down and eventually I can't get anything but edge. I looked around xda and found out that i might be missing my IMEI. Sure enough my IMEI was a 0. I tried recovering to a back up but that didn't fix it so I injected it back in via Peoplearmy's method. The IMEI is now in place but I still wasn't getting anything but edge. I tried using odin to flash it back to stock which worked but I still wasn't getting anything but edge. Does anyone know what I need to do to fix this? I have contacted Peoplearmy but he hasn't replied yet and i need this fixed asap so it would be great if someone could help me out. This is the T-mobile version of the s3. If you need any more information please ask. Thanks. I would post this in another place but I don't have enough posts. Relatively new here.
Another victim... Listen man, it's hard to say how to fix this issue. Nobody really knows how people are losing their imei although I think there is a ****ty cwm recovery floating around. If you read through the imei recovery thread there is a ton of people with the same issue as you.
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This is keeping me from flashing roms right now lol I have my gnexus to play with roms for now
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thephoneguyusa said:
This is keeping me from flashing roms right now lol I have my gnexus to play with roms for now
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From what I have read is due to cwm. Just flash twrp and you'll be fine. What you can do is just root and keep it stock. At least that gives you more freedom.
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drunksmokingjurk said:
I know there's been multiple threads on this topic but I can't figure out how to solve it after reading each one. Here's my story. I rooted it and then flashed CM10 via cwm recovery and everything was working fine. One day later without doing anything my 4g started slowing down and eventually I can't get anything but edge. I looked around xda and found out that i might be missing my IMEI. Sure enough my IMEI was a 0. I tried recovering to a back up but that didn't fix it so I injected it back in via Peoplearmy's method. The IMEI is now in place but I still wasn't getting anything but edge. I tried using odin to flash it back to stock which worked but I still wasn't getting anything but edge. Does anyone know what I need to do to fix this? I have contacted Peoplearmy but he hasn't replied yet and i need this fixed asap so it would be great if someone could help me out. This is the T-mobile version of the s3. If you need any more information please ask. Thanks. I would post this in another place but I don't have enough posts. Relatively new here.
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I think you need to restore the entire backup, not just the imei. I would also check the imei recovery threads as they would probably have more information that will be more useful.
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chrisram88 said:
From what I have read is due to cwm. Just flash twrp and you'll be fine. What you can do is just root and keep it stock. At least that gives you more freedom.
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Gonna root today I tried to flash twrp but for some reason it didnt take
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oops... wrong thread.
drunksmokingjurk said:
I know there's been multiple threads on this topic but I can't figure out how to solve it after reading each one. Here's my story. I rooted it and then flashed CM10 via cwm recovery and everything was working fine. One day later without doing anything my 4g started slowing down and eventually I can't get anything but edge. I looked around xda and found out that i might be missing my IMEI. Sure enough my IMEI was a 0. I tried recovering to a back up but that didn't fix it so I injected it back in via Peoplearmy's method. The IMEI is now in place but I still wasn't getting anything but edge. I tried using odin to flash it back to stock which worked but I still wasn't getting anything but edge. Does anyone know what I need to do to fix this? I have contacted Peoplearmy but he hasn't replied yet and i need this fixed asap so it would be great if someone could help me out. This is the T-mobile version of the s3. If you need any more information please ask. Thanks. I would post this in another place but I don't have enough posts. Relatively new here.
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I would re-read the entire OP's of both methods and try again.
thephoneguyusa said:
Gonna root today I tried to flash twrp but for some reason it didnt take
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Just use the goo manager app from the market. If you Odin the recovery it will add 1 count to the ticker. Confirm this way it won't. Once installed give root permissions>select menu>install recovery script(something along those lines) and you should be all good.
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RaymondPJR said:
I would re-read the entire OP's of both methods and try again.
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+1
Doesn't the op in Peoplearmy's thread specifically address this problem?
Looks like he even has an app for this now.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29618968
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chrisram88 said:
Just use the goo manager app from the market. If you Odin the recovery it will add 1 count to the ticker. Confirm this way it won't. Once installed give root permissions>select menu>install recovery script(something along those lines) and you should be all good.
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Got it to work going through the goo app. Thanks!
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hypmatize said:
I think you need to restore the entire backup, not just the imei. I would also check the imei recovery threads as they would probably have more information that will be more useful.
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I don't have a back up and I posted here because I did not have ten posts yet but I think I have everything figured out. Just waiting for this application by Peopearmy
DocHoliday77 said:
+1
Doesn't the op in Peoplearmy's thread specifically address this problem?
Looks like he even has an app for this now.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29618968
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Yeah I can't seem to get my hands on that app yet.
drunksmokingjurk said:
Yeah I can't seem to get my hands on that app yet.
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Oh, didnt realize he took it down temporarily. Did you make the backup required by it though? Once you have that just pm peoplearmy. Hes been extremely helpful to a lot of people.
Read through his threads while you are waiting for his reply as there is most likely a way to do it manually anyway.
I know its a long one so try searching the thread for qcn restore or backup or anything related.
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Yeah, he just posted stating that people without data should do a backup and pm him. That's what I just did
Right on! Good luck with it!
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DocHoliday77 said:
Right on! Good luck with it!
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Thanks:laugh:
thing is the app is out. ive injected an IMEI and im still getting nothing....ive written the back ups back to the phone. ive written the new imei and it gives me the IMEI but im stuck on G right onw on Frosty JB v2.....
it broke during an ODEX process i ran.....so im guessing the EFS folder or something got damaged....
does anyone have a recovery of the STOCK EFS folder? or what else should i do?
The QCN generator appearnatly doesnt have the Tmobile binaries...so now what?
Is there anything I can do to backup my IMEI, while I still have it?
freshjr said:
Is there anything I can do to backup my IMEI, while I still have it?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1913767
Check out my thread someone posted a link in the 3rd post to a program u can use to backup ur imei its really easy and only takes minutes
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mobile data not working

hello everyone *** i tried to find the answer but i gave up. I rooted and install CyanogenMod 10. and it looks beautifully. however, lately i been having problem with my internet. goes in and out and now i can't send picture messages b/c i have no data connection at all. someone told me to update my profile on the phone but Cyanogen don't have that option when you go to the section "About Phone" it used to be an option there "update firmware" and "update profile" and other things but is not there anymore and i was told that i need to do that. Can anyone please help me or suggest some alternative option how to get my internet working g on my phone please.
BTW WiFi works fine.
I have a GalaxyS3 and just rooted and have CyanogenMod 10 install...
I'm on the sprint network
any help will be really appreciated thanks
oh i'm w/ sprint network
Try restoring a backup of the stock touch wiz Rom and do the profile update from there and then flash the cm10 Rom.
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rmoore84 said:
Try restoring a backup of the stock touch wiz Rom and do the profile update from there and then flash the cm10 Rom.
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I'm really new at this ... whats stock touch wiz rom backup? how i get it?
dahbossontop said:
I'm really new at this ... whats stock touch wiz rom backup? how i get it?
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number 1 rule... read the OP and install instructions before flashing anything.
I'm fairly certain the install instructions say make a nandroid back up. If you don't know what that is, you need to do research before flashing.
But if you didn't make one then your screwed. You need to Odin back to stock and start over.
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You should always make a backup of your current Rom within your custom recovery before you flash a new Rom. Try searching on Google for the application Odin that you use on your computer to restore to stock. You need to return to stock to update your profile.
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rmoore84 said:
You should always make a backup of your current Rom within your custom recovery before you flash a new Rom. Try searching on Google for the application Odin that you use on your computer to restore to stock. You need to return to stock to update your profile.
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i read a lil and yes i did had a back and restore the phone like i got it from the store after all that i did all the flashing again and everything starts working fine but then i go back to on having the issue all over again. i though it was maybe b/c i install something o move something so i did this for the 3rd time and iddnt install or do any changes. Everything started to work again however the problem came back.
dahbossontop said:
hello everyone *** i tried to find the answer but i gave up. I rooted and install CyanogenMod 10. and it looks beautifully. however, lately i been having problem with my internet. goes in and out and now i can't send picture messages b/c i have no data connection at all. someone told me to update my profile on the phone but Cyanogen don't have that option when you go to the section "About Phone" it used to be an option there "update firmware" and "update profile" and other things but is not there anymore and i was told that i need to do that. Can anyone please help me or suggest some alternative option how to get my internet working g on my phone please.
BTW WiFi works fine.
I have a GalaxyS3 and just rooted and have CyanogenMod 10 install...
I'm on the sprint network
any help will be really appreciated thanks
oh i'm w/ sprint network
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Flash to stock with Odin. From there do a ##72786# in the dialer. Then if all is well, MAKE A NANDROID, and reflash cm10
-sigh- wouldn't it just be easier to restore a nan backup of stock of someone else's for him? Most rooters do it. If one of you could upload it and have him download it and flash it he could do what he needs to
i already make the phone back to stock as i got it 3 times... flash it iinstall cm10 and keep on having tht issue. .... as soon as i install cm10 i start having issues on the phone. i have flash different cm10 nightly see maybe tht was the problem but no... still same issue

[Q] Won't detect sim! help please!! note 2

I have an att galaxy note 2. I use straight talk and have been doing so for years with a lot of different models. I have had my note 2 rooted for at least 6 months with no problem. Yesterday I wanted to try a new rom. I downloaded crash rom and flashed it and when I rebooted it I no longer had a a signal and if I try to make a call it says it doesn't detect a sim. I have wiped everything and flashed a different rom and still no detection of sim. Please help!! Thanks!!
never heard of "crash rom"..you probably flashed a rom not meant for this phone..
wase4711 said:
never heard of "crash rom"..you probably flashed a rom not meant for this phone..
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Its an N7100/5 rom
this will be your problem
"CRASH V5.2
BASE: MC3 POLAND
MODEM: LK5"
Just flash a rom with an At&t modem
thanks
I will try that. Any suggestions for a fast, clean, fun looking rom??
OneEternalRound said:
I will try that. Any suggestions for a fast, clean, fun looking rom??
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I would flash to stock with ODIN first to get all your baseband/modem stuff in order. Then i would suggest you check out clean rom. And im kind of obliged to also suggest Xenon-HD
mrevankyle said:
I would flash to stock with ODIN first to get all your baseband/modem stuff in order. Then i would suggest you check out clean rom. And im kind of obliged to also suggest Xenon-HD
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I will check out xenon-hd for sure!! How do I flash back to stock with Odin? Download the newest firmware from Samsung? Oh and clean rom is what I have on here now, but obviously doesn't do much good if I can't use the sim, lol
Is your imei still intact? Check it on your phone's dialer *#06# hopefuly you didn't corrupt your EFS.
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jon3sh said:
Is your imei still intact? Check it on your phone's dialer *#06# hopefuly you didn't corrupt your EFS.
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Says ''null/null''
... uh oh??
OneEternalRound said:
Says ''null/null''
... uh oh??
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Baseband showing unknown for sure and you have that circle thing on top right. Try flash stock rom as stated above and if that doesn't then you will need to restore your efs backup or nand backup if you have one.
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jon3sh said:
Baseband showing unknown for sure and you have that circle thing on top right. Try flash stock rom as stated above and if that doesn't then you will need to restore your efs backup or nand backup if you have one.
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Any chance I can get some details on how to go back to stock via Odin??
OneEternalRound said:
Any chance I can get some details on how to go back to stock via Odin??
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Grab your rom from link below and flash via Odin.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2004650
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2275844
Here is round #2 if you get into trouble...g
cant fix it...
Should I just try to sell this and buy a new phone. I have tried a million different ways and cannot get the phone to read the sim card. I can't get Odin to work, every time it just fails. And I can't find a stock att rom anywhere for the note 2. Is this a lost cause at this point? Is it even fixable? thanks
OneEternalRound said:
Should I just try to sell this and buy a new phone. I have tried a million different ways and cannot get the phone to read the sim card. I can't get Odin to work, every time it just fails. And I can't find a stock att rom anywhere for the note 2. Is this a lost cause at this point? Is it even fixable? thanks
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Did you even read the two links above? The rom is there. You have failed to read. I would just flash back to stock and not mess with it until you learn how to read and search. I apologize for sounding harsh but the two posts above you gave you everything including the rom and you have failed to read and search. We are here to help you to help yourself.
thanks!!
gregsarg said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2275844
Here is round #2 if you get into trouble...g
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Thanks so much!!! It worked perfect and very easily! I didn't see your post right away, but as soon as I did I went through with everything and it is perfection!!!
oops
brandonarev said:
Did you even read the two links above? The rom is there. You have failed to read. I would just flash back to stock and not mess with it until you learn how to read and search. I apologize for sounding harsh but the two posts above you gave you everything including the rom and you have failed to read and search. We are here to help you to help yourself.
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No need to apologize. I somehow looked over the previous post before I opened my big mouth, lol. I appreciate all the help!!!
You're lucky you didn't end up with a brick
Well done on the restore...
The key is reading and comprehension...
Once you understand the system...it gets fun...g

Just bought note 2 - Have I broke it already!? Help please.

Hello,
So bought my note 2 from amazon, international version, sim free.
So i rooted it and fired a custom firmware on it.
Decided i prefer having the functionality of the s pen and wanted to reinstall the original f/w.
So managed to get an original samsung firmware (BTU) csc.
All is well on it apart from my sim card does not work in it (no service).
works fine in my old phone still.
It doesn't allow me to update it over the air and kies is a nightmare.
So im stuck with a tablet at the moment that I cant update.
I think I may not have the correct original firmware but I dont know how to determine which one will work!
Any input would be appreciated....
Thanks
Dan
You seem to have stumbled upon the problem introduced by Samsung in their newest kernels (they are used in newer ROMs).
The kernels cause IMEI number to not be recognised after flashing old firmware once the new one was installed. The only recourse is to root again and flash back one of the newer roms (Phoenix, Omega or Android Revolution will do nicely) or try to find original Samsung firmware for your region, but it has to be one of DM6, DF1 or DG1 at the end of the name and flash it using Odin.
Look here and remember to match your phone model number as well as firmware region.
spanielgita said:
Hello,
So bought my note 2 from amazon, international version, sim free.
So i rooted it and fired a custom firmware on it.
Decided i prefer having the functionality of the s pen and wanted to reinstall the original f/w.
So managed to get an original samsung firmware (BTU) csc.
All is well on it apart from my sim card does not work in it (no service).
works fine in my old phone still.
It doesn't allow me to update it over the air and kies is a nightmare.
So im stuck with a tablet at the moment that I cant update.
I think I may not have the correct original firmware but I dont know how to determine which one will work!
Any input would be appreciated....
Thanks
Dan
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I hope you've managed to keep a backup of the EFS partition. It's really important that you do.
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bushako said:
I hope you've managed to keep a backup of the EFS partition. It's really important that you do.
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No I don't have a backup of the EFS partition.
What does that mean?
mat9v said:
You seem to have stumbled upon the problem introduced by Samsung in their newest kernels (they are used in newer ROMs).
The kernels cause IMEI number to not be recognised after flashing old firmware once the new one was installed. The only recourse is to root again and flash back one of the newer roms (Phoenix, Omega or Android Revolution will do nicely) or try to find original Samsung firmware for your region, but it has to be one of DM6, DF1 or DG1 at the end of the name and flash it using Odin.
Look here[/URL] and remember to match your phone model number as well as firmware region.
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Thanks so much, I am downloading phoenix now and I'll let you know if that works!
OK that didn't work and now I don't have a baseband or imei?
I've attached some screenshots
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No I don't have a backup of the EFS partition.
What does that mean?
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Efs partition is where your phones unique identifiers like imei are stored. If it gets damaged or wiped and you have no backup then your phone is a brick, pure and simple.
spanielgita said:
OK that didn't work and now I don't have a baseband or imei?
I've attached some screenshots
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Try and Flash an official dme6 or dmf firmware as per above poster. If imei is still blank then your phone is a brick.
I don't know why there are so many how to root blogs on the Internet and none of them tell you how to back up efs or why it's critical. It's a complete tragedy.
I've had to restore imei once to save my gs3. Was very lucky I'd flashed an omega rom earlier and the aroma installer asked me if I'd like to do a backup and told me it's important. I heeded the developers advice and backed up said files to drop box. Now I always do it immediately after rooting - all custom recoveries give an option to back up efs.
I hope it's not too late, it's sad for people to have to learn the hard way, best of luck.
-- Sent from the mighty Note 2 --
spanielgita said:
Hello,
So bought my note 2 from amazon, international version, sim free.
So i rooted it and fired a custom firmware on it.
Decided i prefer having the functionality of the s pen and wanted to reinstall the original f/w.
So managed to get an original samsung firmware (BTU) csc.
All is well on it apart from my sim card does not work in it (no service).
works fine in my old phone still.
It doesn't allow me to update it over the air and kies is a nightmare.
So im stuck with a tablet at the moment that I cant update.
I think I may not have the correct original firmware but I dont know how to determine which one will work!
Any input would be appreciated....
Thanks
Dan
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Ive just read that if you flash the latest modem you should be alright. The post to guide you on this is by Dr Ketan in the original android development section.
I dont think your phone is bricked I think if you flash the very latest modem you should be alright. Just remember when flashing anything to your phone you should always make a nandroid back up first and copy it to your pc just in case for safe keeping plus a copy of efs folder. I hope for your sake you can sort this. And remember to read thoroughly all instructions before anything else. Look here and click the read this first it should help you..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40172458
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dr.m0x said:
Efs partition is where your phones unique identifiers like imei are stored. If it gets damaged or wiped and you have no backup then your phone is a brick, pure and simple.
Try and Flash an official dme6 or dmf firmware as per above poster. If imei is still blank then your phone is a brick.
I don't know why there are so many how to root blogs on the Internet and none of them tell you how to back up efs or why it's critical. It's a complete tragedy.
I've had to restore imei once to save my gs3. Was very lucky I'd flashed an omega rom earlier and the aroma installer asked me if I'd like to do a backup and told me it's important. I heeded the developers advice and backed up said files to drop box. Now I always do it immediately after rooting - all custom recoveries give an option to back up efs.
I hope it's not too late, it's sad for people to have to learn the hard way, best of luck.
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Well I flashed the oldest note 2 rom I could find 4.1.1 and I have an imei number back!
Still won't connect to my phone network.
I does show networks now at least!
Emergency calls only.
So if I install the new modem on this old firmware would that work?
spanielgita said:
Well I flashed the oldest note 2 rom I could find 4.1.1 and I have an imei number back!
Still won't connect to my phone network.
I does show networks now at least!
Emergency calls only.
So if I install the new modem on this old firmware would that work?
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Sorry wrong attachements - HERE are the correct ones.
bearusa said:
Ive just read that if you flash the latest modem you should be alright. The post to guide you on this is by Dr Ketan in the original android development section.
I dont think your phone is bricked I think if you flash the very latest modem you should be alright. Just remember when flashing anything to your phone you should always make a nandroid back up first and copy it to your pc just in case for safe keeping plus a copy of efs folder. I hope for your sake you can sort this. And remember to read thoroughly all instructions before anything else. Look here and click the read this first it should help you..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40172458
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Thanks for the heads up. This sounds great but I can't see my region on Dr Ketan's guide.
Could I just flash any of them? Even the Indian one?
I am in the UK.
spanielgita said:
Well I flashed the oldest note 2 rom I could find 4.1.1 and I have an imei number back!
Still won't connect to my phone network.
I does show networks now at least!
Emergency calls only.
So if I install the new modem on this old firmware would that work?
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I'd suggest you backup your efs before trying anything else.
Does your baseband version display now?
If you've already had your baseband updated to the new versions then you can't use it with Perseus kernel. The new modems are interdependent to the new kernels and Perseus hasn't been updated in awhile.
If baseband is newer one then you need an up to date kernel and flashing a newer firmware will obviously address this.
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spanielgita said:
Thanks for the heads up. This sounds great but I can't see my region on Dr Ketan's guide.
Could I just flash any of them? Even the Indian one?
I am in the UK.
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You have nothing to lose at the moment your phone is a semi brick. I think by reading Dr Ketans guide you will be able to get that phone working again. I take no responsibility from the following link but I think you need to give it a go. If you havent backwd up your efs folder than this link may help you. Id say download this latest modem and recovery and again I take no responsibility for your device.
http://d-h.st/T4n
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dr.m0x said:
I'd suggest you backup your efs before trying anything else.
Does your baseband version display now?
If you've already had your baseband updated to the new versions then you can't use it with Perseus kernel. The new modems are interdependent to the new kernels and Perseus hasn't been updated in awhile.
If baseband is newer one then you need an up to date kernel and flashing a newer firmware will obviously address this.
-- Sent from the mighty Note 2 --
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Yes Baseband is displaying now.
N7100XXALIH - Is that newer?
Now Odin hangs on "setting up connection" so I can't root my phone to backup efs.
This is a nightmare...
spanielgita said:
Now Odin hangs on "setting up connection" so I can't root my phone to backup efs.
This is a nightmare...
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Sorry I just realised I didnt have my phone in download mode.. Duh..
Ok so I'm downloading the new firmware.
EFS is now backed up also.
Wish me luck!
spanielgita said:
Sorry I just realised I didnt have my phone in download mode.. Duh..
Ok so I'm downloading the new firmware.
EFS is now backed up also.
Wish me luck!
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Did you flash that modem I posted..
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spanielgita said:
Sorry I just realised I didnt have my phone in download mode.. Duh..
Ok so I'm downloading the new firmware.
EFS is now backed up also.
Wish me luck!
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I think were all interested to know if your phones working again?
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bearusa said:
Did you flash that modem I posted..
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hey sorry no i didnt.
I am unsure of how to flash to modem.
Do i have to flash it when I am flashing the firmware?
Or after?
the new firmware has no imei details etc.
Not so good.
I did back up the efs
spanielgita said:
hey sorry no i didnt.
I am unsure of how to flash to modem.
Do i have to flash it when I am flashing the firmware?
Or after?
the new firmware has no imei details etc.
Not so good.
I did back up the efs
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No just flash the modem only using odin.
I hope this should work for you.. your efs backup is no good at the moment as you have no imei to display..
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4.4- lost LTE stuck on GSM/WCDMA preferred

Okay so this started when I flashed the new Liquid Smooth 4.4 beta which uses a d2lte rom instead of a d2att. Since I have flashed this rom I am unable to get LTE most of the time. When I do get LTE it will inevitably reboot it self. I have tried to go to Settings>Wireless & netrworks>Mobile Networks and change the preferred network type to one with LTE but it won't let me, it stays on GSM/WCDMA preferred. I have flashed multiple roms including other 4.4 roms, a 4.3 rom I know worked before, and synergy with no luck. I have also checked my APNs and they are correct. Is there anything else I can try? Or will I have to go back to stock to fix this issue? If so is there a method you would recommend?
Thank You, and if this has been asked I apologize I searched and couldn't find anything.
I had the same exact issue after installing Liquid. Even had issues on my nandroids with LTE after. The only way I was able to fix was to odin back to rooted stock and then I restored one of my nandroids from a previous ROM.
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jasvncnt1 said:
I had the same exact issue after installing Liquid. Even had issues on my nandroids with LTE after. The only way I was able to fix was to odin back to rooted stock and then I restored one of my nandroids from a previous ROM.
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I was hoping I wouldn't have to do that but figured I would.
As far as using Odin I was only able to find a method which used the I747UCDLK3 version. I'm on 1747UCDMG2 for AT&T, do you know if it is safe to use that version(I know it wouldn't be if I was on the 4.3 firmware). Either way thanks for the help.
nsmith4 said:
I was hoping I wouldn't have to do that but figured I would.
As far as using Odin I was only able to find a method which used the I747UCDLK3 version. I'm on 1747UCDMG2 for AT&T, do you know if it is safe to use that version(I know it wouldn't be if I was on the 4.3 firmware). Either way thanks for the help.
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I was on MG2 (flashed the zip that was floating around here) I had no issues using odin back to stock. Ill be honest..I do get confused with the bootloaders as far as which you can downgrade or not. So maybe someone with more info will chime in and let us know if im corrector not. I just dont like to give an answer unless im 100% sure lol. But like I said I was on MG2 and odin back to lk3 stock rooted.
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jasvncnt1 said:
I was on MG2 (flashed the zip that was floating around here) I had no issues using odin back to stock. Ill be honest..I do get confused with the bootloaders as far as which you can downgrade or not. So maybe someone with more info will chime in and let us know if im corrector not. I just dont like to give an answer unless im 100% sure lol. But like I said I was on MG2 and odin back to lk3 stock rooted.
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Ok, I understand your hesitance to give a 100% answer I'm the same way, lol. I appreciate the help though, thank you very much.
nsmith4 said:
Ok, I understand your hesitance to give a 100% answer I'm the same way, lol. I appreciate the help though, thank you very much.
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No prob. Let us know how it goes
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Well, I took the plunge and it worked. I was able to restore my phone to stock using this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426 and so far I have lte.
For anyone else reading this be sure to do a factory reset before going back to stock or it will boot loop.
Thanks again.

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