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No Baseband, IMEI & 0 Bytes storage

Got my phone out of brick and now it's pretty messed up, take a look at my recording.
http://youtu.be/XSHdrAXZqwA
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PRODUCT NAME: GT-7105
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: YES (97 counts)
CURRENT BINARY: Custom
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
1) ODIN flashed with Official stock ROM (N7105XXALJ5)
Doesn't fix problem
2) Rooted with Chenglu's CWM Recovery with auto root via odin
3) Flashed a ROM using CWM i found in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2016575 (ROM TYPE 1)
Doesn't fix problem
4) Installed N7105DXALJ1_modem-lang.zip using CWM
Doesn't fix problem
Even Triangle Away doesn't work
http://youtu.be/XSHdrAXZqwA
I don't have an EFS backup or Nandroid backup
I read somewhere that i need to do a ODIN flash with Re-partition checked & tried to find a .PIT file that's compatible to my phone but can't find any.
Please help!

sorry my bad...i had tried a few early old n7105 stock rom.but no luck(can't find .pit file in them).

william1974 said:
here u go http://d-h.st/Dlv
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It's for N7100,not for N7105,Can use?

I already tried that before, or did i used it wrongly?
Just to verifiy, what are the actual steps to flashing a PIT to re-partition.
oh and by the way forgot to add this in the main post.

sad Christmas i have

metoo
i have a GT7100, and just flash 4 file: pit, pda, csc, modem, i fix storage error but emei is not

I'm not sure if it's possible to get the imei back without an efs backup, even if you do fix everything else. Odia had a way to do it back on the sgs2 but I'm not sure if the same thing will work for the note 2 or not, your best bet is to try to get your carrier or Samsung to replace it.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda app-developers app

thoaitam said:
i have a GT7100, and just flash 4 file: pit, pda, csc, modem, i fix storage error but emei is not
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Where can i find CSC and Modem file for odin? I only have it in .zip
D3_ said:
I'm not sure if it's possible to get the imei back without an efs backup, even if you do fix everything else. Odia had a way to do it back on the sgs2 but I'm not sure if the same thing will work for the note 2 or not, your best bet is to try to get your carrier or Samsung to replace it.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda app-developers app
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I previously had my Baseband and IMEI gone before, forgot what i did and got it back. If i were to replace it i need to unroot and reset flash counter, is there anyway to reset flash counter instead of triangle away? As you can see mine is not working.

Junior.tan said:
Where can i find CSC and Modem file for odin? I only have it in .zip
I previously had my Baseband and IMEI gone before, forgot what i did and got it back. If i were to replace it i need to unroot and reset flash counter, is there anyway to reset flash counter instead of triangle away? As you can see mine is not working.
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you could try unzip ur zip file
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have you tried this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1930418

Ok I tried flashing modem.bin via Odin and it's still the same.
Really need a N7105 pit file!

Junior.tan said:
Ok I tried flashing modem.bin via Odin and it's still the same.
Really need a N7105 pit file!
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yes,but noone have

Junior.tan said:
Got my phone out of brick and now it's pretty messed up, take a look at my recording.
http://youtu.be/XSHdrAXZqwA
Download mode details
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PRODUCT NAME: GT-7105
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: YES (97 counts)
CURRENT BINARY: Custom
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
1) ODIN flashed with Official stock ROM (N7105XXALJ5)
Doesn't fix problem
2) Rooted with Chenglu's CWM Recovery with auto root via odin
3) Flashed a ROM using CWM i found in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2016575 (ROM TYPE 1)
Doesn't fix problem
4) Installed N7105DXALJ1_modem-lang.zip using CWM
Doesn't fix problem
Even Triangle Away doesn't work
http://youtu.be/XSHdrAXZqwA
I don't have an EFS backup or Nandroid backup
I read somewhere that i need to do a ODIN flash with Re-partition checked & tried to find a .PIT file that's compatible to my phone but can't find any.
Please help!
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flash philz touch cwm and try partitioning with it.

There's no leak rom for n7105. Pit file usually can be found in it.
I remember my friend note2 had problem. .no matter what he did oso cant solve.
In the end he hit "factory reset " (not cwm) and he solved issue.

myaslioglu said:
flash philz touch cwm and try partitioning with it.
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Where can i get it? And what are the actual steps to go about doing the partitioning.
EDIT: Now that i think about it, What is busybox for? I think the 0 bytes problem came after i flashed some ROM with busybox included.

Junior.tan said:
Where can i get it? And what are the actual steps to go about doing the partitioning.
EDIT: Now that i think about it, What is busybox for? I think the 0 bytes problem came after i flashed some ROM with busybox included.
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busybox for command ....

time to go to service center...

you have to do it the hard way.
Read here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264021
Good luck

Alright will bring it to service centre when I'm free, will update you guys! Thanks

Is your device SIM locked branded carrier? Have you tried other stock ROMs from sammobile?
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3 try the search menu for N7105
There are a few version found there.

Greetings all, iam having the same problem too... no baseband imei o storage, unknown cp, no csc but sometimes I get back when I flash the modem after flashing stock rom.
Sent from my GT-N7105

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a little help, please
Ive lurked the forum for quite a while now. I have a rooted M919N running 4.3 and baseband mk5... I trippes knox a while back so i want to use thia, but im not sure how to proceed. Can everything be done from my phone, or do i need a pc? A brief step by step would be awesome. I apologize for being a novice, and thanks in advance.

BrockliRob said:
Ive lurked the forum for quite a while now. I have a rooted M919N running 4.3 and baseband mk5... I trippes knox a while back so i want to use thia, but im not sure how to proceed. Can everything be done from my phone, or do i need a pc? A brief step by step would be awesome. I apologize for being a novice, and thanks in advance.
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Youll need a pc. And since you already tripped the security blanket, flash the firmware from the firmware link and youll have zero problems.
I added an Odin 3.09 link to the thread for you.
Instructions
Download firmware
Download Odin v3.09
Extract Odin zip-file
Run the exe in Odin v3.09 folder
Reboot phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
Add the firmware file to AP / PDA
Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
Click the start button, sit back and wait a few minutes
And youll be good to go. If you want to flash the stock rooted knoxless deodex'd rom, just install twrp/cwr/philz, flash it, reboot directly to recovery and flash the rom and youre set

ShinySide said:
Youll need a pc. And since you already tripped the security blanket, flash the firmware from the firmware link and youll have zero problems.
I added an Odin 3.09 link to the thread for you.
Instructions
Download firmware
Download Odin v3.09
Extract Odin zip-file
Run the exe in Odin v3.09 folder
Reboot phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
Add the firmware file to AP / PDA
Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
Click the start button, sit back and wait a few minutes
And youll be good to go. If you want to flash the stock rooted knoxless deodex'd rom, just install twrp/cwr/philz, flash it, reboot directly to recovery and flash the rom and youre set
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Your link didn't post lol. Just thought I would let you know.

Kriptik210 said:
Your link didn't post lol. Just thought I would let you know.
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Not this thread. In the op of the rom

ShinySide said:
Not this thread. In the op of the rom
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:what: what ROM? I'm confused lol.

Kriptik210 said:
:what: what ROM? I'm confused lol.
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Read the title. It's in android development. This thread was auto created because he doesn't have his 10 posts to post in dev sections

ShinySide said:
Youll need a pc. And since you already tripped the security blanket, flash the firmware from the firmware link and youll have zero problems.
I added an Odin 3.09 link to the thread for you.
Instructions
Download firmware
Download Odin v3.09
Extract Odin zip-file
Run the exe in Odin v3.09 folder
Reboot phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
Add the firmware file to AP / PDA
Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
Click the start button, sit back and wait a few minutes
And youll be good to go. If you want to flash the stock rooted knoxless deodex'd rom, just install twrp/cwr/philz, flash it, reboot directly to recovery and flash the rom and youre set
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Ah, thank you ShinySide. So what about the modems and fn13 downloads? How are those used?

BrockliRob said:
Ah, thank you ShinySide. So what about the modems and fn13 downloads? How are those used?
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You use Odin to flash the firmware and modem onto your phone.

Kriptik210 said:
You use Odin to flash the firmware and modem onto your phone.
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thanks, Kriptik. im currently waiting for Odin to flash the firmware, now when i do that permissive firmware, do i add it to the AP box, or another? and which box do the modems go into? [bl, ap, cp, csc]
thanks in advance, to both you guys. i promise it'll all be over soon lol.

BrockliRob said:
thanks, Kriptik. im currently waiting for Odin to flash the firmware, now when i do that permissive firmware, do i add it to the AP box, or another? and which box do the modems go into? [bl, ap, cp, csc]
thanks in advance, to both you guys. i promise it'll all be over soon lol.
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AP. That is the only slot you will need.. Modem will be flashed as well
Edit: misunderstood your post by the way it was written but Shiny got it below

BrockliRob said:
thanks, Kriptik. im currently waiting for Odin to flash the firmware, now when i do that permissive firmware, do i add it to the AP box, or another? and which box do the modems go into? [bl, ap, cp, csc]
thanks in advance, to both you guys. i promise it'll all be over soon lol.
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the modems will be flashed with the firmware. You'll be good to go after it finishes.
The permissive kernel is to be flashed with twrp/cwr. Or I could actually put it in a tar to flash with odin later

Anybody else having data issues with the FNI3 modem? I did a factory reset, flashed the full firmware using Odin 3.09, rooted with cf auto root, and reinstalled twrp. After that, I set up all my apps again. But now with the FNI3 modem, I can't keep a stable LTE connection; it keeps dropping to really slow 4G. I had to flash back the T-Mobile NH7 modem I was using before to get a solid connection again.

tmr250z said:
Anybody else having data issues with the FNI3 modem? I did a factory reset, flashed the full firmware using Odin 3.09, rooted with cf auto root, and reinstalled twrp. After that, I set up all my apps again. But now with the FNI3 modem, I can't keep a stable LTE connection; it keeps dropping to really slow 4G. I had to flash back the T-Mobile NH7 modem I was using before to get a solid connection again.
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Nope. Been stable for me in south florida.
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Any idea why xposed won't install?
It worked on a clean stock install via Odin but no longer works after flashing rom
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Flashing Order
Can someone post flashing instructions / Order thank you.

djivan239 said:
Can someone post flashing instructions / Order thank you.
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For what?

djivan239 said:
Can someone post flashing instructions / Order thank you.
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Here is what I did since I needed to update my bootloader anyway
Download stock firmware and the modem/non-hilos combo and also the twrp odin flashable file and Odin
Put them on your pc in an easy to find place
Put phone in download mode (power off. Hold volume up and home button and press power, volume up at confirmation screen)
Open Odin make sure repartition is not checked
Plug phone into pc
When it's detected click "ap" and select stock firmware
Click run
Wait
After reboot go back in download and repeat process but use the modem package
After reboot repeat again but use twrp recovery
Download rom
Boot recovery (power off volume down, home power)
Flash rom

[S3] device wont boot into recovery while flashing cf-autoroot via odin

hi there, i have a problem while trying too root my s3 using ct-autoroot.
after connecting and flashing it via odin everything goes smooth and fine but when it restarts my phone it won't boot into recovery it would only flash black screen with a blue font in the top saying "recovery booting..." then shut it self down. I watched some other video on youtube which their phone successfully boot into recovery->blackscreen->samsung->logo->recovery thats installing the new file from autoroot, but mine just doesnt work even if i clear the cache and tried to redo the steps, still gets "recovery booting" ->black screen->phone shutsdown
it was also stated on the chainfire autoroot website that
"For the root to work, the device must reboot into recovery. Most devices will do this automatically after flashing these files, but in case that does not happen, please boot into recovery manually."
i have Samsung s3 (sgh-i747m)
carrier: bell
Android version: 4.1.2
P.s
I also tried installing root checker and tried to check my system but it says : "Sorry root access is not properly installed on this device"

Do you have any warranty left on your phone? Is your phone sim unlocked?
Since you're on 4.1.2, you can unlock your phone using the free method.

audit13 said:
Do you have any warranty left on your phone? Is your phone sim unlocked?
Since you're on 4.1.2, you can unlock your phone using the free method.
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thank you for answering i really appreciate it btw my phone is already sim unlocked and its already a year or two since the warranty expired

Did you solve the problem?

audit13 said:
Did you solve the problem?
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nope, problem is still happening what i mean is its already sim unlocked before i tried to root. it still shuts down completely when trying to boot into recovery mode when flashing cf-autoroot for sgh-i747m

The easiest way to solve the problem would be to flash back to stock ROM, flash Philz d2lte recovery, and flash supersu from recovery.

audit13 said:
The easiest way to solve the problem would be to flash back to stock ROM, flash Philz d2lte recovery, and flash supersu from recovery.
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ok thanks for answering ill try it

audit13 said:
The easiest way to solve the problem would be to flash back to stock ROM, flash Philz d2lte recovery, and flash supersu from recovery.
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one question sir audit. will it be safe to flash a stock rom? i mean what if it fails to boot into recovery again. will it bricked my phone if that happens?

You can flash a stock rom from sammobile.com as long as you don't downgrade the bootloader.

audit13 said:
You can flash a stock rom from sammobile.com as long as you don't downgrade the bootloader.
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hi , i successfully flashed 4.3 stock rom (because i cant find a 4.1.2 stock rom) what i noticed is the app called knox. i heard that it sometimes block you from rooting your phone. but when i clicked on it ,it ask me if i want to install it which is approximately 119mb of data but i havent clicked on it yet. I also check if its in my device security administration but it is not currently checked. Is it still safe to root my s3?

yves010598 said:
hi , i successfully flashed 4.3 stock rom (because i cant find a 4.1.2 stock rom) what i noticed is the app called knox. i heard that it sometimes block you from rooting your phone. but when i clicked on it ,it ask me if i want to install it which is approximately 119mb of data but i havent clicked on it yet. I also check if its in my device security administration but it is not currently checked. Is it still safe to root my s3?
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audit13 said:
You can flash a stock rom from sammobile.com as long as you don't downgrade the bootloader.
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Nevermind i already did it. i successfully rooted my device thanks a lot for helping me i can only show my gratitude my pressing the "thanks" button i hope its enough to thank you

If you update to the latest kk, the easiest way to root would be to flash a custom recovery and flash supersu via recovery.

audit13 said:
You can flash a stock rom from sammobile.com as long as you don't downgrade the bootloader.
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is it fine to flash d2lte even thou my phone is a canadian version (bell carrier)
here's a screenshot
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is it fine to flash d2lte even thou my phone is a canadian version (bell carrier)
here's a screenshot
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d2lte is the unified version. you should be a.o.k.
"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"

audit13 said:
You can flash a stock rom from sammobile.com as long as you don't downgrade the bootloader.
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mrrocketdog said:
d2lte is the unified version. you should be a.o.k.
"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
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thank you mrrocketdog and mraudit13 i only got a few knowledge about android stuffs. I already pressed thanks for your replies thank you

If phone screen isnt working how to flash
audit13 said:
The easiest way to solve the problem would be to flash back to stock ROM, flash Philz d2lte recovery, and flash supersu from recovery.
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HI there, same problem I am facing as well. How to flash the stock ROM and recovery if the screen is not working? ODIN is not recognizing the device. No SD card as well.
My Galaxy S3 is SIM locked and with Bell .. Android 4.4.2 How to go back to normal mode again ? Thx.
Removed battery for a min, changed the USB port on the computer and attempted the process for about 5 times- then Volume down + Power + centre home button- started ODIN- recovery image was there as well.- flashed- Back to normal.. Sigh !

If you can't see the screen, the easiest way to get to download mode would be to use a USB jig. I purchased a jig soon after getting my Samsung Captivate. It has been used by me and several frieds to get ourselves out of a jam.

Flash to stock with Odin issue/question

Hi all. My daughter has been using my s3. I wanted to restore back to stock with Odin so i can update the phone for her. I've don't it so many times in the past without issue. Tonight I tries a few times. All goes well with Odin. No issues no errors. Yet when it finishes it boots right back up and nothing was actually done. Phone is same as it was. The phone was actually not restored to stock. What am I missing?

Is the phone an i747 or i747m? What bootloader is on the phone?

audit13 said:
is the phone an i747 or i747m? What bootloader is on the phone?
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i747. Ucdlk3.
When I go software update it doesn't do anything. It's rooted with custom recovery. So wanted to just go stock and then update.

You're flashing the phone using the stock firmware from sammobile? What version of desktop Odin are you using?

audit13 said:
You're flashing the phone using the stock firmware from sammobile? What version of desktop Odin are you using?
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Odin is 3.06
Using the same file I've always used. Root_art_i747ucdlk3.tar.md5
Its just strange as odin looks good and it passes at the end. Think its worth into try re-downloading the firmware? These files and the version of odin are what I've always used. And its the USB cable that came with the phone. Computer recognizes the phone too.

Post a screenshot of the Odin progress. Are you unchecking everything except F.reset time and auto reboot?

audit13 said:
Post a screenshot of the Odin progress. Are you unchecking everything except F.reset time and auto reboot?
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Correct. Those are the only two options that are checked. I'll try again and try and get pics. I know the first 2 times after odin was done it said "reset". The next two times it said "pass"

Try re-flashing using rom from sammobile.com. You need a completely stock rom in order to install ota updates.

audit13 said:
Try re-flashing using rom from sammobile.com. You need a completely stock rom in order to install ota updates.
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Thanks for the replies and help. I'm gonna give that a shot.
Update. Same result.
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I have the LK3 tar file. I can upload it to my Drive account and give you access to download it if you want. PM me your email address

Try Odin 3.07. Weird that I see i9505 on the Odin screen.
Boot into download mode and let us know what is says on the screen.

audit13 said:
Try Odin 3.07. Weird that I see i9505 on the Odin screen.
Boot into download mode and let us know what is says on the screen.
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Thanks. Download mode says model is sgh-i747.

That's good. As I said, try Odin 3.07 which is what I always use. When flashing, this is what I do:
Launch Odin, uncheck everything except f.reset time, flash. When I see the word reset in the status window, remove, the usb cable, remove battery, replace battery, boot into recovery, do a factory reset/wipe, boot phone.

audit13 said:
Try Odin 3.07. Weird that I see i9505 on the Odin screen.
Boot into download mode and let us know what is says on the screen.
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Similar issues as OP, trying to go back to stock and having no success.
Anybody have a good tar stock rom link I can use?
On CWM Recovery and Cyanogenmod 11, bad flash caused me to lose IMEI. Yeah I'm in a world of hurt here.
Attempting to download firmware from sammobile right now. I've tried many things and all failed.

fausto412 said:
Similar issues as OP, trying to go back to stock and having no success.
Anybody have a good tar stock rom link I can use?
On CWM Recovery and Cyanogenmod 11, bad flash caused me to lose IMEI. Yeah I'm in a world of hurt here.
Attempting to download firmware from sammobile right now. I've tried many things and all failed.
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Before flashing anything from sammobile, make sure you are now running a 4.3 or newer bootloader. Flashing a ROM from sammobile with a 4.3 or newer bootloader might bright your phone.

audit13 said:
Before flashing anything from sammobile, make sure you are now running a 4.3 or newer bootloader. Flashing a ROM from sammobile with a 4.3 or newer bootloader might bright your phone.
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How do I figure out what bootloader I have? I was on Cyanogenmod 11.
I tried to flash the sammobile firmware and it wouldn't flash. so no harm done there.
I want to recover my IMEI number and apparently t do tyhat you need to go back to stock so here I am.

fausto412 said:
How do I figure out what bootloader I have? I was on Cyanogenmod 11.
I tried to flash the sammobile firmware and it wouldn't flash. so no harm done there.
I want to recover my IMEI number and apparently t do tyhat you need to go back to stock so here I am.
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If you want an easy way just install Root Checker by Free Android Tools. It's free will give you all the info you need.
I won't be able to try out again until this weekend. But this is just driving me crazy. I have a folder with Odin and my stock file that I have had and used forever. Never had an issue. Just did this a few months ago when I did this to get the phone ready before I have it to her. No idea what's going on.

fausto412 said:
Similar issues as OP, trying to go back to stock and having no success.
Anybody have a good tar stock rom link I can use?
On CWM Recovery and Cyanogenmod 11, bad flash caused me to lose IMEI. Yeah I'm in a world of hurt here.
Attempting to download firmware from sammobile right now. I've tried many things and all failed.
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4-file SGH-I747UCUFNE4_v4.4.2_ATT_ALL Odin-flashable

Haven't ever seen it posted here, but there's a real 4-file SGH-I747UCUFNE4_v4.4.2_ATT_ALL Odin-flashable rom floating around.
First saw the link here - http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=372347&view=findpost&p=40681860. But there are more links available, just google for "SGH-I747UCUFNE4_v4.4.2_ATT_ALL"
I tried flashing the linked file set (the 16GB variety), and it worked fine with repartitioning and bootloader update. Have to mention that I flashed it over the later NJ2 bootloader - nothing bricked, and I'm now on an older NE4 bootloader, all-official rom.
But I might be just lucky, there's no guarantee you don't brick...

agora.basta said:
Haven't ever seen it posted here, but there's a real 4-file SGH-I747UCUFNE4_v4.4.2_ATT_ALL Odin-flashable rom floating around.
First saw the link here - http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=372347&view=findpost&p=40681860. But there are more links available, just google for "SGH-I747UCUFNE4_v4.4.2_ATT_ALL"
I tried flashing the linked file set (the 16GB variety), and it worked fine with repartitioning and bootloader update. Have to mention that I flashed it over the later NJ2 bootloader - nothing bricked, and I'm now on an older NE4 bootloader, all-official rom.
But I might be just lucky, there's no guarantee you don't brick...
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I am currently on NE4. Can I use this file or files to odin the stock NE4 firmware and avoid a factory data reset via stock recovery? How did you downgrade your bootloader without bricking? You're not supposed to be able to do that with the NJ2 bootloader.

Confirmed working on I747 as OP stated! Yes, I was on NJ2 firmware as well. I would never have tried these files normally as I am the "Skeptic". First I would like to thank the OP for telling us of these files existence.
Now for the story/drama...
Device working well with TouchWiz and CM 12.1, 13 Roms, UNTIL I flashed a custom splash screen I was using on CM 13 to a TouchWiz rom. Begin drama...
Yeah I know, don't say it! Well the NEW vibrating, rebooting device sure was nice to play with for about ten Seconds!
Okay, reflash backups right? Just boot into recovery. No Twrp recovery booted.
Next, Try Odin to flash recovery. Nope, no go with Twrp or stock NJ2 tar I made.
So I remember reading this post earlier this year and decided why Not? Already messed up. Now I did download these files from an alternate site and the one linked in the OP to compare. Other than uploaded compression methods, files are the same.
Okay, fire up Odin 3.09, my preference only, and go into download mode and begin.
Now I am expecting this not to work because of firmware differences, well.. PASS!
Phone reboots and setup successful. Wow! NE4 Firmware and Official.
(Used TriangleAway v3.26 previously) Two OTA'S later, stock NJ2 again!
Google Drive Links:
AP_I747UCUFNE4_1514807_REV04_user_low_ship.tar.md5
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0lfMZeSyJnYQlRqY2VmUXh4Zk0/view?usp=drivesdk
BL_I747UCUFNE4_1514807_REV04_user_low_ship.tar.md5
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0lfMZeSyJnYbGRMNGRLQnFlLTg/view?usp=drivesdk
CP_I747UCUFNE4_1514807_REV04_user_low_ship.tar.md5
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0lfMZeSyJnYeE12YmltNmJWbG8/view?usp=drivesdk
CSC_16G_ATT_I747ATTFNE4_1514807_REV04_user_low_ship.tar.md5
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0lfMZeSyJnYemotYmd3VXI4eGs/view?usp=drivesdk

Chuckles5150 said:
Confirmed working on I747 as OP stated! Yes, I was on NJ2 firmware as well. I would never have tried these files normally as I am the "Skeptic". First I would like to thank the OP for telling us of these files existence.
Now for the story/drama...
Device working well with TouchWiz and CM 12.1, 13 Roms, UNTIL I flashed a custom splash screen I was using on CM 13 to a TouchWiz rom. Begin drama...
Yeah I know, don't say it! Well the NEW vibrating, rebooting device sure was nice to play with for about ten Seconds!
Okay, reflash backups right? Just boot into recovery. No Twrp recovery booted.
Next, Try Odin to flash recovery. Nope, no go with Twrp or stock NJ2 tar I made.
So I remember reading this post earlier this year and decided why Not? Already messed up. Now I did download these files from an alternate site and the one linked in the OP to compare. Other than uploaded compression methods, files are the same.
Okay, fire up Odin 3.09, my preference only, and go into download mode and begin.
Now I am expecting this not to work because of firmware differences, well.. PASS!
Phone reboots and setup successful. Wow! NE4 Firmware and Official.
(Used TriangleAway v3.26 previously) Two OTA'S later, stock NJ2 again!
Google Drive Links:
AP_I747UCUFNE4_1514807_REV04_user_low_ship.tar.md5
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0lfMZeSyJnYQlRqY2VmUXh4Zk0/view?usp=drivesdk
BL_I747UCUFNE4_1514807_REV04_user_low_ship.tar.md5
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0lfMZeSyJnYbGRMNGRLQnFlLTg/view?usp=drivesdk
CP_I747UCUFNE4_1514807_REV04_user_low_ship.tar.md5
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0lfMZeSyJnYeE12YmltNmJWbG8/view?usp=drivesdk
CSC_16G_ATT_I747ATTFNE4_1514807_REV04_user_low_ship.tar.md5
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0lfMZeSyJnYemotYmd3VXI4eGs/view?usp=drivesdk
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Did I read that right that you made an odin .tar for Nj1? If so can you please send me that or hit me with a link to download it? I have been looking all over for one. Also, can I use the files above from your google drive to odin back to stock NE4?

StoneyJSG said:
Did I read that right that you made an odin .tar for Nj1? If so can you please send me that or hit me with a link to download it? I have been looking all over for one. Also, can I use the files above from your google drive to odin back to stock NE4?
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No, I simply made a NJ2 Odin flashable recovery tar file.
I have used these files to downgrade from NJ2 to NE4 successfully.
I then check for software updates, first you get NJ1, after update reboot check for software updates again and prompt for NJ2 appears.
A search on the Internet for NJ1 firmware brings me to pay sites, Legit? don't know.
Example: http://www.samsung-file.com/index.php?dir=/Samsung_Official_firmwares_(4_Files)/Model_I/I747_%28SGH-I747%29

Chuckles5150 said:
No, I simply made a NJ2 Odin flashable recovery tar file.
I have used these files to downgrade from NJ2 to NE4 successfully.
I then check for software updates, first you get NJ1, after update reboot check for software updates again and prompt for NJ2 appears.
A search on the Internet for NJ1 firmware brings me to pay sites, Legit? don't know.
Example: http://www.samsung-file.com/index.php?dir=/Samsung_Official_firmwares_(4_Files)/Model_I/I747_%28SGH-I747%29
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Oh okay, darn. Do you know where I can get a NJ1 or NJ2 odin tar? I want to upgrade to NJx from NE4 without having to unroot and unfreeze apps to take the OTA or trip my warranty bit by installing TWRP recovery. I have read that towel root, kingo root, and king root doesn't work on NJx.

KingRoot will root NJ2. I then used Super-SuMe Pro on the play store to install Supersu instead of KingRoot. I have used FlashFire to then install zips and mods. In regards to the warranty bit (Knox) I can't personally speak because mine has been tripped due to custom recovery. I'll test some of enewman17's zips in FlashFire to test rooted upgrades from NE4.

Chuckles5150 said:
KingRoot will root NJ2. I then used Super-SuMe Pro on the play store to install Supersu instead of KingRoot. I have used FlashFire to then install zips and mods. In regards to the warranty bit (Knox) I can't personally speak because mine has been tripped due to custom recovery. I'll test some of enewman17's zips in FlashFire to test rooted upgrades from NE4.
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Oh so King root does root nj2, ok didn't know that. I always thought it didn't. Did you use the PC version of king root or the phone app version? Do I have to have a custom recovery to use flash fire? I'm trying to find a way to upgrade to nj2 without having to unroot/lose root and without installing a custom recovery that would trip my warranty bit.

This should be stickied! Sticky icky icky While I hope I never need this I'm going to grab it while it's available for DL. This is a game changer for this device for sure!

Quick question, I Odin all 4 of these in that order?

StoneyJSG said:
Oh so King root does root nj2, ok didn't know that. I always thought it didn't. Did you use the PC version of king root or the phone app version? Do I have to have a custom recovery to use flash fire? I'm trying to find a way to upgrade to nj2 without having to unroot/lose root and without installing a custom recovery that would trip my warranty bit.
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Mobile app version.
Don't need a custom recovery to use FlashFire.
*WARNING*
CURRENT VERSIONS OF FLASHFIRE ARE NOT WORKING AS EXPECTED!
I AM TESTING WHICH VERSIONS IT WORKED WITH...
I am also testing other apps. I'll report back soon...

You're awesome chuckles thanks! Keep us posted.
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newbe1droidx said:
Quick question, I Odin all 4 of these in that order?
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Good question. I am guessing you do them in order, but not 100% sure on it. All this is kind of new to me, I'm from the galaxy S2 days where downgrading firmware didn't matter to Samsung.

Yea me too but started with droid
X, then sgs3 and still learning. Thanks

Everyone give me a few minutes and I'll post the Odin screenshot.
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Chuckles5150 said:
Everyone give me a few minutes and I'll post the Odin screenshot.
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Thanks for this...

newbe1droidx said:
Yea me too but started with droid
X, then sgs3 and still learning. Thanks
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I hear ya man. I got my sgs3 only 2 years ago, so I am still figuring it out. Had my galaxy s2 for 4 years and modded/hacked the crap out of it because knox didn't exist on the hardware side.

Testing has also shown these files also Un-Brick this device after a failed (Downgrade from NE4 or higher) MJB firmware or MJB ODIN flash. Yeah, MJB Jelly Bean firmware and or tar files will leave you with a nasty 'YOUR SCREWED CONNECT TO KIES" type message (Download Mode), which are device can't do anymore (Bootloader - NE4 or higher).
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Tried that... so, SIMILAR to are AT&T S4 and S5 locked bootloader counterparts, you CAN downgrade/upgrade firmware from within a current version. (Example: S3 - KitKat 4.4.2 (NJ2 TO NJ1 TO NE4 or NE4 TO NJ1 TO NJ2). So, if your bootloader is BELOW NE4, you CAN'T DOWNGRADE!
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Testing: Okay, now I haven't mixed bootloader/modem combinations, I have only flashed firmware packages within the same build.

Is it even possible to mix bootloaders and modems on the galaxy s3?

hi everyone.
a newbie this side don't know much about flashing.
i was using my S3 which is i747 AT&T while playing a game phone went off and is not turning on.
local repairman says sometimes it is detected in odin somitime not and he says without flashing there is no option and he cant flash because it disappears from odin.
i tried to press home power and volume key ( both up and down one by one) but nothing happens, but sometimes when i insert the battery camera light flashes for a fraction of second then total no response.
please help
thanks in advance
Sandy

sandeepmahendi said:
hi everyone.
a newbie this side don't know much about flashing.
i was using my S3 which is i747 AT&T while playing a game phone went off and is not turning on.
local repairman says sometimes it is detected in odin somitime not and he says without flashing there is no option and he cant flash because it disappears from odin.
i tried to press home power and volume key ( both up and down one by one) but nothing happens, but sometimes when i insert the battery camera light flashes for a fraction of second then total no response.
please help
thanks in advance
Sandy
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Try this:
Http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47911843&postcount=165
If that doesn't help you , you will need a JTAG repair.