i don't have backup of EFS
i am running custom rom and works fine i get my real IMEI but when i install n7100 stock rom with kies or odin i get 0049 fake IMEI and i can't use my phone for calling and all
i want to go back to stock so bed but i cant trying everyday LOL
help if you know how to do it...
Only way to go back is to have previously backed up your efs partition, while you were on your stock rom. Then once you downgrade to older version modem/rom simply restore your efs.
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tweeny80 said:
Only way to go back is to have previously backed up your efs partition, while you were on your stock rom. Then once you downgrade to older version modem/rom simply restore your efs.
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really? more info plz
Th3KiNG said:
really? more info plz
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Don't wait for info. Already there are so many threads about it. Search....!
ysrini said:
Don't wait for info. Already there are so many threads about it. Search....!
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seen last 9 or 10 hrs i am reading and trying to get this this fixed but no luck :crying:
other thread got deleted but i have this copied so i am just going to post here so i can remamber what dr. repied
dr.ketan said:
Indeed flashing older modem (and so ROM) causing this.
I replied on other thread(my prerooted)
Flashing latest ME6/MF2/MG1 should solve this.
OR simply you can flash modem, you can find modem on my All in one thread(look my signature) post #6
And don't flash 4.1.1 , it can brick device.
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Please stop creating duplicate threads for the same issue. In any case, changing your IMEI is a banned topic on XDA as its illegal in most countries,
You should have taken a backup of your efs partition before you started messing around (this is in all the guides). If you didn't then that's your fault and your loss.
Thread closed.
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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.
Sent from my SGH-I317M
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.
Sent from my SGH-I317M
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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
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
spanielgita said:
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.
-- Sent from the mighty Note 2 --
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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.
-- Sent from the mighty Note 2 --
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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Hello,
My phone was having a prerooted Stock Rom N7100XXDMC3_N7100ODDDMD1_INU which i flashed with N7100XXDLL4_N7100ODDDLL2_INU. Stock ROM.
After flashing i found that there was no network on my phone, when i search it manually i could find numbers of networks but cannot register to the phone .
i have also tried to wipe data and cache.
Plz help
swaroopkatargunde said:
Hello,
My phone was having a prerooted Stock Rom N7100XXDMC3_N7100ODDDMD1_INU which i flashed with N7100XXDLL4_N7100ODDDLL2_INU. Stock ROM.
After flashing i found that there was no network on my phone, when i search it manually i could find numbers of networks but cannot register to the phone .
i have also tried to wipe data and cache.
Plz help
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check if your IMEI no is correct. if it begins with 00 it means efs has changed. u need to restore it from ur backup. guides how to do it are available in the forum.
virgo0669 said:
check if your IMEI no is correct. if it begins with 00 it means efs has changed. u need to restore it from ur backup. guides how to do it are available in the forum.
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Yes its starting from 00... but i dont have any backup... how to restore it ???
swaroopkatargunde said:
Yes its starting from 00... but i dont have any backup... how to restore it ???
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Big mistake not having a backup when you are flashing. For help just search this forum for invalid IMEI note 2
swaroopkatargunde said:
Yes its starting from 00... but i dont have any backup... how to restore it ???
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If you use the search feature and tap in "lost imei" all your questions will have answers. It looks like you have an n7100. And by the look of things you were on mc3 4.1.2 and flashed an older rom of 4.1.1 I dont think you can do that..
GT N7105 with XDA Premium......that is all......
bearusa said:
If you use the search feature and tap in "lost imei" all your questions will have answers. It looks like you have an n7100. And by the look of things you were on mc3 4.1.2 and flashed an older rom of 4.1.1 I dont think you can do that..
GT N7105 with XDA Premium......that is all......
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for that u will need to flash stock rom via odin. do not panic. this thing has become very common now. search in android development section of note 2.guides are available todouble bled it ok. just do not panic.read the guides carefully and double check what u r doing.
I had a problem like this except it happened when I flashed a rom. The rom corrupted my SD Card so I lost my backup and even after flashing stock it did not work. Eventually I sent it in to Samsung. Now I have learnt my lesson to keep a backup on multiple locations
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Boymysterio29 said:
I had a problem like this except it happened when I flashed a rom. The rom corrupted my SD Card so I lost my backup and even after flashing stock it did not work. Eventually I sent it in to Samsung. Now I have learnt my lesson to keep a backup on multiple locations
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yes my friend,unfortunately the service centre is the last resort.hope his works without it.
Boymysterio29 said:
I had a problem like this except it happened when I flashed a rom. The rom corrupted my SD Card so I lost my backup and even after flashing stock it did not work. Eventually I sent it in to Samsung. Now I have learnt my lesson to keep a backup on multiple locations
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Good point about multiple backup..
GT N7105 with XDA Premium......that is all......
Go to a alternate servisse centre and ask to change your IMEI with a Box! only way to solve the problem! tried all that is possible and this is the only solution! it´s not about crime we are talking here! it´s about solve a problem!
swaroopkatargunde said:
Hello,
My phone was having a prerooted Stock Rom N7100XXDMC3_N7100ODDDMD1_INU which i flashed with N7100XXDLL4_N7100ODDDLL2_INU. Stock ROM.
After flashing i found that there was no network on my phone, when i search it manually i could find numbers of networks but cannot register to the phone .
i have also tried to wipe data and cache.
Plz help
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It is because of downgrade of your rom.
Some time downgrade results in conflict modem and efs data corruptions.
It recommend to immediate take a backup of efs files after root.
Now do fiollowing steps
1. flash DMC3 full rom( Not only modem).
2. Wipe data and cache.
3. Wipe dalvike cache.
4. Reboot device.
It may solve your problem.
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DMC3 also older rom for countries mentioned above.
Flash mg1 or simply look N7100 all in one on my signature, look post #6 and download modem for mg1 (it will have kernel, recovery and modem) you need modem only for network issue but I recommend to flash all three as your current rom I think not sds patched.
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How to restore my IMEI on Galaxy note 2 if I don't have a backup of /efs?
george120879 said:
How to restore my IMEI on Galaxy note 2 if I don't have a backup of /efs?
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Do u think it's possible to restore something you don't have???
Only ways flash the stock firmware chances are less but still worth to give a tey or send it for repair.
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@Primokorn_
You're not helping.
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ROM: ARHD 19
KERNEL: Stock
laziafbaito said:
@Primokorn_
You're not helping.
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This question has been posted so many times... and if you lose your IMEI you can't recover it without a backup.
So it was more a consistent response than a lack of help.
Primokorn_ said:
This question has been posted so many times... and if you lose your IMEI you can't recover it without a backup.
So it was more a consistent response than a lack of help.
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Then just say so, you don't have to answer that way, the poor guy just corrupted his efs.
Anyway, sorry stepped on the wrong foot Cheers!
Sent from my GT-N7100
ROM: ARHD 19
KERNEL: Stock
laziafbaito said:
Then just say so, you don't have to answer that way, the poor guy just corrupted his efs.
Anyway, sorry stepped on the wrong foot Cheers!
Sent from my GT-N7100
ROM: ARHD 19
KERNEL: Stock
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Thank you
All I asked was guidance since I am clueless with the EFS and how it works.
In This case then do i throw the phone away or what do i do?
george120879 said:
Thank you
All I asked was guidance since I am clueless with the EFS and how it works.
In This case then do i throw the phone away or what do i do?
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Go to Sammobile website or samsung-updates then download a recent firmware for your country and flash the .tar.md5 via Odin.
Here is an useful thread by Dr.Ketan: AIO
Primokorn_ said:
Go to Sammobile website or samsung-updates then download a recent firmware for your country and flash the .tar.md5 via Odin.
Here is an useful thread by Dr.Ketan: AIO
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Thank you ,already tried this with the recent rom for my country,is the one you mentioned here on the list of the link you send.
Problem still persists though.
george120879 said:
Thank you ,already tried this with the recent rom for my country,is the one you mentioned here on the list of the link you send.
Problem still persists though.
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Maybe this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332913
or this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2333216
good luck ...
hey guys but if i do the backup efs with AROMA installer qhere he go??
luan3232 said:
hey guys but if i do the backup efs with AROMA installer qhere he go??
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Which Aroma Installer are you talking about?
Anyway creating an EFS backup is too late for you, sorry.
well to be safe just flash stock rom and try once with pit file and see if it restore if not just take it to service center before hard bricking it
Samsung will repair it alsong as you tell them that it didnt happen because of rooting or flashing roms. But back to your question, Your pretty much screwed without warranty
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hi all
my imei is also wrong (displays 0049*****)
i dont have efs backup but i do have nandroid backup
would nandroid backup restore my imei and serial number or do i have to do something else?
jreo said:
hi all
my imei is also wrong (displays 0049*****)
i dont have efs backup but i do have nandroid backup
would nandroid backup restore my imei and serial number or do i have to do something else?
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If you had backup with Twrp and also chose the option to backup efs, you will be, if not just will be like above
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yeminswe said:
If you had backup with Twrp and also chose the option to backup efs, you will be, if not just will be like above
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my backup is by CWM. there is no option to backup efs. i just backed it up. is it ok?
jreo said:
my backup is by CWM. there is no option to backup efs. i just backed it up. is it ok?
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If you did not backed up .efs, you don't have, well, an efs backup.
I used this method for backing up my efs and I think is the best: here
L.E.: also..if you lost IMEI or it shows you a fake one, than nothing else will bring your IMEI back. (except, of course, the case in which you have an efs backup)
Primokorn said:
This question has been posted so many times... and if you lose your IMEI you can't recover it without a backup.
So it was more a consistent response than a lack of help.
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you wrong
i lost my imei by flashing a wrong stock rom but as soon as i flash proper stock rom everything recovered
mietens said:
you wrong
i lost my imei by flashing a wrong stock rom but as soon as i flash proper stock rom everything recovered
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So you didn't LOSE your IMEI...
I lost my imei number a lil. Time ago and I don't know what could be the cause of this
I tried two different things that day i.e.
I flashed a wifi direct file for kitkat 4.4 based rom and then I partitioned my sd card and after sometime I lost my imei no.
So any one can tell me what could be the reason
Reason u already told main.thing is recovery ... do u have a efs backup???
VanshKhanna said:
I lost my imei number a lil. Time ago and I don't know what could be the cause of this
I tried two different things that day i.e.
I flashed a wifi direct file for kitkat 4.4 based rom and then I partitioned my sd card and after sometime I lost my imei no.
So any one can tell me what could be the reason
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If you have backed up your efs.img you can restore it.otherwise you have to flash stock ROM
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rishabh56 said:
If you have backed up your efs.img you can restore it.otherwise you have to flash stock ROM
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Flashing stock rom doesnt restores corrupted efs...
doctor_droid said:
Flashing stock rom doesnt restores corrupted efs...
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Well I thought it might help as I read a thread in a s3 forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/ref-imei-efs-stuff-i9300-including-t2393289
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rishabh56 said:
Well I thought it might help as I read a thread in a s3 forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/ref-imei-efs-stuff-i9300-including-t2393289
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Mate I am not finding any mistakes but look at the reason of corrupting efs ..."flashing official rom via odin"
Solution - flash stock rom via odin .
Is it really possible
Not asking how to solve this problem coz i have already solved it but i want a reason, why i got this problem