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[Q] IMEI and Baseband Missing - GT-N7100

Hi,
I'm sure this has been covered many times but I'm finding little information that relates to the GT-N7100 or anything that I can actually get to work...
So, I'm new to flashing Android phones. This is my first Android device. I've messed around with ROMs on old Windows Mobile 6.1 and 6.5 devices before but not Android.
The problem I'm basically having is that my GT-N7100 no longer recognises quite a few system details, mainly the baseband version and the IMEI.
I'm not 100% sure where the problem first occured. What I did last night was:
Installed ODIN for Windows and flashed a root/recovery ROM to the device to root it.
Checked SuperSU was there, check. All good.
Tried to boot into CWM Recovery to flash a MIUI ROM. I got the Samsung Galaxy Note II GT-N7100 screen appear, followed by flickering like an out of tune TV.
After some Googling, found that I'd somehow got the wrong ROM for the GT-N7100, followed by a link to the correct one... so I downloaded that, flashed it, all good. I can now bootinto CWM Recovery.
Did a backup through CWM. Flashed the ROM, set it all up, then noticed I only had "Emergency Calls Only". Checked a few settings and everything looked OK. I did a bit of Googling and it pointed to checking the IMEI number.
Checked my IMEI and it came up as 004999010640000 which didn't look right to me. Tried pressing a few random buttons, nothing. Checked my box and that was definitely not right as my IMEI is 356000053********.
In a bit of confusion, went back into CWM Recovery and did a restore. This seemed to put the stock but rooted ROM back onto the device, clearing MIUI. Now I just have a circle with a line through it where the signal strength would normally be.
About Device says IMEI is "Unknown". Dialling *#06# brings up "null / null".
Now, I'm not sure where the problem occured, but I do remember seeing the circle with a line through it on the stock ROM before I flashed MIUI... so I've got a feeling it was the root/recovery that killed it.
I thought it did, but it turns out that CWM Recovery's backup does not backup the /efs folder, and even if it did, I've got a feeling it was fudged before I even got to that stage...
I have tried taking a copy of the existing /efs folder and pasting it onto my external SD card. I have then deleted the /efs folder, rebooted the device so that it regenerated the folder, deleted the nv_data.bin and nv_data.bin.md5, copied the .nv_data.bak and .nv_data.bak.md5 from the backed up copy and renamed them to nv_data.bin and nv_data.bin.md5 to no avail.
One guide suggested there may be a failed checksum error in the nv.log file, but there isn't a line that says anything about an md5 checkum error.
I tried one this morning that talked about using a hex editor to restore the information. I've done this again to no avail. I could see in the file that model number was correct when editing it, but no sign of an IMEI... but it was a large file...
I've tried a few other random bits and pieces that I can't remember, as to be honest, it was getting late and I was getting tired.
This is the information that my About Device screen shows:
Model Number: GT-N7100
Android Version: 4.1.2
Baseband Version: Unknown
Kernel Version: 3.0.31 -1071214 [email protected] #1 SMP PREEMPT Fri May 31 11:14:19 KST 2013
Build Number: JZO54K.N710XXDME6
Network: Unknown
Signal strength: 0dBm 99 asu
Mobile network type: Unknown
Service state: Out of service
Roaming: Not roaming
Mobile network state: Disconnected
My phone number: Unknown
IMEI: Unknown
IMEI SV: Unknown
The only thing I haven't really tried so far is just flashing a stock ROM to it. Not sure where to get this from to be honest either.
Any ideas what I can do? I have noticed while typing this that it doesn't seem to be registered a SIM card being inserted? It was last night... I did try booting with no SIM card and reinstalling the SIM, but it doesn't seem to pick it up now?
Any help would be great.
Cheers,
Mike.

Little bit of an update. I have some progress.
I flashed back to the stock ROM and I now have a baseband version of N7100XXALIH, which is great. We're getting somewhere... but I still have no IMEI. This is the current report from my About Device screen:
Model number: GT-N7100
Android version: 4.1.1
Baseband version: N7100XXALIH
Kernel version: 3.0.31 -259982 [email protected] #1 SMP PREEMPT Tue Oct 2 02:04:58 KST 2012
Build number: JRO03C.N7100XXALJ1
Network: O2 - UK
Signal strength: -95 dBm 9asu
Mobile network type: GPRS
Service state: Out of service
Roaming: Not roaming
Mobile network state: Disconnected
My phone number: Unknown
ERI Version: Not available
IMEI: 004999010640000
IMEI SV: 01
Serial Number: 00000000000000
Device status: Normal

Your imei is generic, if you have efs backup restore it
Otherwise flash stock rom +wipe if it doesn't solve then better send to service station.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda premium

Shame, I thought that might be the case.
I've just done a stock ROM flash and wipe which resolved the baseband issue... but it hasn't restored the IMEI. Unfortunately the backup I took didn't include the EFS when I thought it did so I have no backup to restore.
I'm just fiddling with a few things but not holding my hopes up. I might try a few things and if it doesn't work by the weekend, then I'll just unroot, try to clear the flash history and take it into CPW and say it's broken and I don't know why... see how it goes...

Not got much further with this to be honest. I've asked a friend who has the same device if he can send me a copy of his EFS folder that I could have a dig around with to see if I can find anything, but waiting on that at the moment... He sent me his nv_data.bin and nv_data.bin.md5, but when I put these in the EFS folder and rebooted (with no SIM for safety), it still pulls out the dummy IMEI number...
Someone has suggested to me to search around on here for the standard PIT file, to flash that and then flash a stock pre-rooted ROM which should sort it all out. I've not heard of this before, but from a quick search I've found that PIT is Partition Information Table... which suggests this is going to completely re-build the partition table and then flash a new device. Is this advisable, and do you think it could resolve my issue?
I've managed to install TriangleAway and reset the custom flash count to 0, so it no longer reports as custom firmware... I may just take it to CPW tomorrow and see what they say before I even think about messing with this PIT stuff anymore.

Unfortunately, EFS is a little more complicated than a folder with a few files, it's a dedicated partition which generally can't be restored without a backup.
Using somebody else's folder won't work, and actually using another imei is probably illegal since every phone is supposed to have one unique imei.
I've read that people some times miraculously get back their imei after flashing stock rom, but since you've tried it, I don't think there's realistically much to do besides sending to service.
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nimraynn said:
I've managed to install TriangleAway and reset the custom flash count to 0, so it no longer reports as custom firmware... I may just take it to CPW tomorrow and see what they say before I even think about messing with this PIT stuff anymore.
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I had faced the same issue and was able to get the IMEI back. Even I did not have the backup of the EFS folder. Go through the thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2331833
Try to find a stock rom which has all three - CSC, Modem and PDA available. Install it with PIT from ODIN. (I installed 4.1.1) Once installation is complete, you should be able to see you IMEI number correctly. Root the device and take the back up of the EFS Folder and install any rom that you need. Hope this helps.

This is illogical
Flashing 3 files have no more role than flashing stock rom +wipe
On The contrary flashing 4.1.1 may brick your device.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda premium

what about Kies emergency recovery ? did u tried it ?

adytum said:
Unfortunately, EFS is a little more complicated than a folder with a few files, it's a dedicated partition which generally can't be restored without a backup.
Using somebody else's folder won't work, and actually using another imei is probably illegal since every phone is supposed to have one unique imei.
I've read that people some times miraculously get back their imei after flashing stock rom, but since you've tried it, I don't think there's realistically much to do besides sending to service.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2
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I wasn't planning on actually using someone else's folder, but more using it to test if that was firstly 100% definitely my issue, and secondly to see if I could dig around to try and work out what might actually be wrong with the /efs directory. I have absolutely no intention of using someone else's IMEI, which is the reason why I took the SIM card out before booting it up with the new nv_data.bin.
kailashnj said:
I had faced the same issue and was able to get the IMEI back. Even I did not have the backup of the EFS folder. Go through the thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2331833
Try to find a stock rom which has all three - CSC, Modem and PDA available. Install it with PIT from ODIN. (I installed 4.1.1) Once installation is complete, you should be able to see you IMEI number correctly. Root the device and take the back up of the EFS Folder and install any rom that you need. Hope this helps.
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I'll take a look and see, but I've tried a stock ROM already and it's not worked.
dr.ketan said:
This is illogical
Flashing 3 files have no more role than flashing stock rom +wipe
On The contrary flashing 4.1.1 may brick your device.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda premium
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Why would flashing 4.1.1 brick the device? I used a stock ROM to flash back to and according to About Device, I'm currently running 4.1.1?
yahyoh said:
what about Kies emergency recovery ? did u tried it ?
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I haven't, I'll take a look and see.

nimraynn said:
Why would flashing 4.1.1 brick the device? I used a stock ROM to flash back to and according to About Device, I'm currently running 4.1.1?
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Just search xda 'sds' or sudden death, you will find answer.
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yahyoh said:
what about Kies emergency recovery ? did u tried it ?
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Thank you so much for this suggestion! I tried it, but unfortunately Emergency Recovery wouldn't detect that my device needed it. I guess it technically didn't as the OS was working, just didn't have a working IMEI...
However, it did keep popping up telling me there was an update for the device, and everything had a different version number. PDA, PHONE and CSC all had completely different versions to what was flashed... so I thought, what harm can it do? Hit update, let it do it's thing and hey presto! I have a working device again! :good:
I'm doing my happy dance. Saved me a trip to CPW tomorrow! :fingers-crossed:
dr.ketan said:
Just search xda 'sds' or sudden death, you will find answer.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda premium
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Sounds nasty!

nimraynn said:
Thank you so much for this suggestion! I tried it, but unfortunately Emergency Recovery wouldn't detect that my device needed it. I guess it technically didn't as the OS was working, just didn't have a working IMEI...
However, it did keep popping up telling me there was an update for the device, and everything had a different version number. PDA, PHONE and CSC all had completely different versions to what was flashed... so I thought, what harm can it do? Hit update, let it do it's thing and hey presto! I have a working device again! :good:
I'm doing my happy dance. Saved me a trip to CPW tomorrow! :fingers-crossed:
Sounds nasty!
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u can try firmware upgrade and initialisation

dr.ketan said:
Your imei is generic, if you have efs backup restore it
Otherwise flash stock rom +wipe if it doesn't solve then better send to service station.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda premium
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is it possible if you backup your efs folder and send it over to us to have a correct one to restore?

No.
It's different for each device. To flash others is illegal and all the devices have same imei will gets banned.
So never try to share same imei.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda premium

Hey,
I also had same problem with my mobile.. while changing the firmware i lost my IMEI and got no Baseband version.. How can i fix it?
nimraynn said:
Hi,
I'm sure this has been covered many times but I'm finding little information that relates to the GT-N7100 or anything that I can actually get to work...
So, I'm new to flashing Android phones. This is my first Android device. I've messed around with ROMs on old Windows Mobile 6.1 and 6.5 devices before but not Android.
The problem I'm basically having is that my GT-N7100 no longer recognises quite a few system details, mainly the baseband version and the IMEI.
I'm not 100% sure where the problem first occured. What I did last night was:
Installed ODIN for Windows and flashed a root/recovery ROM to the device to root it.
Checked SuperSU was there, check. All good.
Tried to boot into CWM Recovery to flash a MIUI ROM. I got the Samsung Galaxy Note II GT-N7100 screen appear, followed by flickering like an out of tune TV.
After some Googling, found that I'd somehow got the wrong ROM for the GT-N7100, followed by a link to the correct one... so I downloaded that, flashed it, all good. I can now bootinto CWM Recovery.
Did a backup through CWM. Flashed the ROM, set it all up, then noticed I only had "Emergency Calls Only". Checked a few settings and everything looked OK. I did a bit of Googling and it pointed to checking the IMEI number.
Checked my IMEI and it came up as 004999010640000 which didn't look right to me. Tried pressing a few random buttons, nothing. Checked my box and that was definitely not right as my IMEI is 356000053********.
In a bit of confusion, went back into CWM Recovery and did a restore. This seemed to put the stock but rooted ROM back onto the device, clearing MIUI. Now I just have a circle with a line through it where the signal strength would normally be.
About Device says IMEI is "Unknown". Dialling *#06# brings up "null / null".
Now, I'm not sure where the problem occured, but I do remember seeing the circle with a line through it on the stock ROM before I flashed MIUI... so I've got a feeling it was the root/recovery that killed it.
I thought it did, but it turns out that CWM Recovery's backup does not backup the /efs folder, and even if it did, I've got a feeling it was fudged before I even got to that stage...
I have tried taking a copy of the existing /efs folder and pasting it onto my external SD card. I have then deleted the /efs folder, rebooted the device so that it regenerated the folder, deleted the nv_data.bin and nv_data.bin.md5, copied the .nv_data.bak and .nv_data.bak.md5 from the backed up copy and renamed them to nv_data.bin and nv_data.bin.md5 to no avail.
One guide suggested there may be a failed checksum error in the nv.log file, but there isn't a line that says anything about an md5 checkum error.
I tried one this morning that talked about using a hex editor to restore the information. I've done this again to no avail. I could see in the file that model number was correct when editing it, but no sign of an IMEI... but it was a large file...
I've tried a few other random bits and pieces that I can't remember, as to be honest, it was getting late and I was getting tired.
This is the information that my About Device screen shows:
Model Number: GT-N7100
Android Version: 4.1.2
Baseband Version: Unknown
Kernel Version: 3.0.31 -1071214 [email protected] #1 SMP PREEMPT Fri May 31 11:14:19 KST 2013
Build Number: JZO54K.N710XXDME6
Network: Unknown
Signal strength: 0dBm 99 asu
Mobile network type: Unknown
Service state: Out of service
Roaming: Not roaming
Mobile network state: Disconnected
My phone number: Unknown
IMEI: Unknown
IMEI SV: Unknown
The only thing I haven't really tried so far is just flashing a stock ROM to it. Not sure where to get this from to be honest either.
Any ideas what I can do? I have noticed while typing this that it doesn't seem to be registered a SIM card being inserted? It was last night... I did try booting with no SIM card and reinstalling the SIM, but it doesn't seem to pick it up now?
Any help would be great.
Cheers,
Mike.
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anupjoshi said:
Hey,
I also had same problem with my mobile.. while changing the firmware i lost my IMEI and got no Baseband version.. How can i fix it?
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dr ketan There are solution with Last firmware with new efs2?
with 4.1.2 all work but if upgrade To 4.3 leaked, i have imei ok but Not network registered.. prese help me. thanks
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vingar said:
dr ketan There are solution with Last firmware with new efs2?
with 4.1.2 all work but if upgrade To 4.3 leaked, i have imei ok but Not network registered.. prese help me. thanks
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mine after upgrade to 4.3 same happened as DMG1 custom rom, imei getting 00499xxxx and cannot connect to network..
i'm really really frustated... does it seems that the modem chip is too old and cannot accept any new released modem ?
downgrade modem in 4.3 impossible, getting imei null.. flash kernel in 4.3 brings me boot loop and vibrate.. and no one cannot give me better solution..
i googling everywhere and found some method on how to repair imei using uart usb cable.. is it possible ?

Mobile network not available
Hi Dr.Ketan and everyone else on here.
I've been following/installing Roms and posts on XDA since the original HTC desire days before moving onto an S2 and then the Note 2, strangely enough is my first post. I have been following the progress of this rom since early October and finally decided to give it a try with the more matured version 3.
The Rom worked well and I can see this pretty much being ready as new daily Rom (ProBam is my current daily). There is one problem though that I have spent half the day trying to figure it out, I thought someone here might be able to give me advice. I did a backup in Philz then and full wipe before installing the Rom.
After the Rom loaded everything that I tried seemed to work quite well, apps in general were fluid and from what I could see things were as they should be. When trying to text or make calls I ran into “Mobile network not available” problems. When installing the rom I did select the MI6 modem. So far I have tried.
1. Checking the sim card (testing it in another phone)
2. Contacting my cellular provider (Cell C in South Africa) to make sure they didn’t block me for any reason (which they didn’t).
3. I went into network settings to manually select my network (it wont register to Cell C).
4. I tried restoring Probam again which works but now get “Mobile network not available" problems on that Rom, the same issue on todays nightly Cyanogen 10.2 which does indicate that this is a problem with other Roms now.
I did some hunting on Google and see that others have had similar problems with Samsing phones where their EFS folder gets corrupted and IMEI number becomes 0000. In my case it looks like my IMEI number is still there and when I checked my Philz backup I learnt today that a standard Philz backup doesn’t by default backup the EFS folder (just my luck). Short of downloading a 1 gig stock rom using crappy South Africa internet and flashing it with Odin might there maybe be a quicker way that I have overlooked?
Beyond this thanks for a really great Rom, I am curious what would cause this problem with the V3 Rom so that no one else is affected with this, I have flashed other Roms over the years and not had this one yet :>
Thanks!!

Emergency Calls Only
dr.ketan said:
Your imei is generic, if you have efs backup restore it
Otherwise flash stock rom +wipe if it doesn't solve then better send to service station.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda premium
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Model number: GT-N7100
Android version: 4.1.1
Baseband version: N7100XXALIH
Kernel version: 3.0.31 -199846 [email protected] #1 SMP PREEMPT Thu Sep 20 03:30:33 KST 2012
Build number: JRO03C.N7100XXALJ1
Network: O2 - UK
Signal strength: -95 dBm 9asu
Mobile network type: GPRS
Service state: Out of service
Roaming: Not roaming
Mobile network state: Disconnected
My phone number: Unknown
ERI Version: Not available
IMEI: 3546.... GOOD
IMEI SV: 01
Serial Number: R31... GOOD
Device status: Normal
After restoring EFS my Imei back but I am still stuck on emergency calls only
Please help me Ketan Sir

I need help! Bootloader nightmare

I have a Bell variant of I317M.
It has no bootloader. The only way I can get it to even boot is to use samsung kies emergency recovery. It will then boot up just fine, however I have the:
baseband - null
Iemi - null
So basically I cannot use any network stuff.
I just want to start over from scratch. I have no idea where things went wrong. The troubles started when I tried to flash DN3 rom. I followed the guide to a tee but something went wrong somehow. I have flashed many many roms. Never had any issues like this before. It is a terrible loop and I need some outside perspectives on what to try next. So many posts and I have read a TON. I think my modem is messed up somehow. I try to flash some things like 4.3Param and bootloaders and Odin begins but every time it fails. So I have to reset it via KIES. It has become overwhelming for me to fix. I worry I need jtag service but I was hoping some kind person on the boards can offer me some hope. My head is spinning and I have a total headache.
Thank you

kud0s said:
I have a Bell variant of I317M.
It has no bootloader. The only way I can get it to even boot is to use samsung kies emergency recovery. It will then boot up just fine, however I have the:
baseband - null
Iemi - null
So basically I cannot use any network stuff.
I just want to start over from scratch. I have no idea where things went wrong. The troubles started when I tried to flash DN3 rom. I followed the guide to a tee but something went wrong somehow. I have flashed many many roms. Never had any issues like this before. It is a terrible loop and I need some outside perspectives on what to try next. So many posts and I have read a TON. I think my modem is messed up somehow. I try to flash some things like 4.3Param and bootloaders and Odin begins but every time it fails. So I have to reset it via KIES. It has become overwhelming for me to fix. I worry I need jtag service but I was hoping some kind person on the boards can offer me some hope. My head is spinning and I have a total headache.
Thank you
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Can you get to download mode, assuming yes since you can ODIN, and can you get to recovery ?
Stop flashing bootloaders #1.
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dicksteele said:
Can you get to download mode, assuming yes since you can ODIN, and can you get to recovery ?
Stop flashing bootloaders #1.
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Have you flashed MeanBean ??
Check this out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50205674&postcount=458

Yes I can get into Odin and yes I know not to flash bootloaders. I have never flashed a bootloader until my baseband went to Null. and my modem flashes via odin fail all the time. I can flash recoveries yes. I can load DN3 with no network. I can load stock roms with no network.
dicksteele said:
Can you get to download mode, assuming yes since you can ODIN, and can you get to recovery ?
Stop flashing bootloaders #1.
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Have you flashed MeanBean ??
Check this out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50205674&postcount=458
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kud0s said:
Yes I can get into Odin and yes I know not to flash bootloaders. I have never flashed a bootloader until my baseband went to Null. and my modem flashes via odin fail all the time. I can flash recoveries yes. I can load DN3 with no network. I can load stock roms with no network.
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Which stock ROM have you tried ? This one?
Model: SGH-I317M
Model name:
Country: Canada (Bell Mobile)
Version: Android 4.3
Changelist: 2156641
Build date: Tue, 19 Nov 2013 08:10:45 +0000
Product Code: BMC
PDA: I317MVLUCMK5
CSC: I317MOYACMK5
MODEM: I317MVLUCMK5
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dicksteele said:
Which stock ROM have you tried ? This one?
Model: SGH-I317M
Model name:
Country: Canada (Bell Mobile)
Version: Android 4.3
Changelist: 2156641
Build date: Tue, 19 Nov 2013 08:10:45 +0000
Product Code: BMC
PDA: I317MVLUCMK5
CSC: I317MOYACMK5
MODEM: I317MVLUCMK5
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Or do you have a backup ? Sounding like /efs is hosed.

I have tried that one and the 4.1.2 from Sammobile. I think the problem started with bad storage, which corrupted the EFS folder. Now when I plug it into the PC it reads available storage 0 and -1,400,000 bytes used. I really don't get whats going on. Trying emergency firmware via Kies to try and fix it. The way I see it, fixing it shouldn't be this difficult. I have ran into major problems with funky roms etc where I thought I totally bricked a previous device and was able to save it. This problem sure has a knack for making me feel stupid, that's for sure.
dicksteele said:
Which stock ROM have you tried ? This one?
Model: SGH-I317M
Model name:
Country: Canada (Bell Mobile)
Version: Android 4.3
Changelist: 2156641
Build date: Tue, 19 Nov 2013 08:10:45 +0000
Product Code: BMC
PDA: I317MVLUCMK5
CSC: I317MOYACMK5
MODEM: I317MVLUCMK5
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Or do you have a backup ? Sounding like /efs is hosed.
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kud0s said:
I have tried that one and the 4.1.2 from Sammobile. I think the problem started with bad storage, which corrupted the EFS folder. Now when I plug it into the PC it reads available storage 0 and -1,400,000 bytes used. I really don't get whats going on. Trying emergency firmware via Kies to try and fix it. The way I see it, fixing it shouldn't be this difficult. I have ran into major problems with funky roms etc where I thought I totally bricked a previous device and was able to save it. This problem sure has a knack for making me feel stupid, that's for sure.
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Just looked back over threads. Didn't you have this happen back on Feb 11? I'm on my phone I'll try and get in my computer and find thread. It's about efs in this forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2645289
I guess you got out of that one????
Have you tried this ?
http://techbeasts.com/2013/11/29/how-to-restore-and-back-up-efs-data-on-samsung-galaxy-devices/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ol-updated-08-12-13-efs-professional-t1308546
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dicksteele said:
Just looked back over threads. Didn't you have this happen back on Feb 11? I'm on my phone I'll try and get in my computer and find thread. It's about efs in this forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2645289
I guess you got out of that one????
Have you tried this ?
http://techbeasts.com/2013/11/29/how-to-restore-and-back-up-efs-data-on-samsung-galaxy-devices/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ol-updated-08-12-13-efs-professional-t1308546
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Yes it is the same issue. I bought a nexus 5 so now I would just like to get it fixed so I can give it to my gf. I had tried efs pro. I still do not have an efs folder. I was hoping a proper modem/baseband would bring it back. I am so.lost lol

kud0s said:
Yes it is the same issue. I bought a nexus 5 so now I would just like to get it fixed so I can give it to my gf. I had tried efs pro. I still do not have an efs folder. I was hoping a proper modem/baseband would bring it back. I am so.lost lol
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Gotta keep the GF happy.
I just ran across eomething. Try ODIN back to 4.1.2 then connect wireless then do OTA update to 4.3.
And I'm wondering if Zen's PIT file will cure it......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2609871
Digging into PIT file
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2
Check out the first post. EFSs is in there.

dicksteele said:
Gotta keep the GF happy.
I just ran across eomething. Try ODIN back to 4.1.2 then connect wireless then do OTA update to 4.3.
And I'm wondering if Zen's PIT file will cure it......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2609871
Digging into PIT file
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2
Check out the first post. EFSs is in there.
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I will take a look at those links tonight. I really do appreciate your efforts. I will try the 4.1.2 OTA as you suggested, but the last time I attempted an OTA it said something my device was not permitted (assuming from the missing IMEI/Baseband). Worth a shot though from 4.1.2

kud0s said:
I will take a look at those links tonight. I really do appreciate your efforts. I will try the 4.1.2 OTA as you suggested, but the last time I attempted an OTA it said something my device was not permitted (assuming from the missing IMEI/Baseband). Worth a shot though from 4.1.2
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Okay I tried and it wont let me OTA from 4.1.2 says processing failed. I am trying to use NV Items reader and it wants me to dial *#7284# and enable qualcomm mode. It says mobile network not found when I try to dial *#7284#. I am beyond lost at the point. Phone is on stock 4.1.1 right now and it is rooted without baseband or IMEI.

kud0s said:
Okay I tried and it wont let me OTA from 4.1.2 says processing failed. I am trying to use NV Items reader and it wants me to dial *#7284# and enable qualcomm mode. It says mobile network not found when I try to dial *#7284#. I am beyond lost at the point. Phone is on stock 4.1.1 right now and it is rooted without baseband or IMEI.
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Is that the MA4 4.1.2?
I wonder ....
So have you tried this??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2618447
It's OTA from 4.1.2 MA3. I wonder if that's what it wants.

I had tried that previously, but I will try again when I get home. You would laugh at my downloads directory. Too much stuff!
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[Q] IMEI says 0 on 4.4.1

Hey guys, I think I screwed up. I think that I lost my IMEI through flashing it and I didn't make a back up. It says 0 and only very few of the *# codes work, the *#7285# and #22745927 codes do absolutely nothing and the only one that I know of that works is *#*#4636#*#* which doesn't help me at all. Most programs that I use don't detect the phone correctly or my phones just downright wrecked. Example is DFS says CPS N/A in every section and Samsung MEID Repair says "Unhandled exception has occurred in your application" when I try to connect it to my phone.
I'm running CM11 4.4.1 and I had the problem when I was running a 4.3 ROM. Also I have data and I can make calls. Its just that I cant send MMS and I drop to edge over time and stay on edge until I restart.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Everyone I call is saying it'll cost $65 - $75 IF they can even fix it.

Try to use nv writer to inject the imei.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1804117

Note that if you reinject IMEI, it might screw up your network

audit13 said:
Try to use nv writer to inject the imei.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1804117
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I wish I could, When I try to use it, it says "Failed.. phone does not answer". Keep in mind that *#7284# doesnt do anything at all.

Did you know that you need to be completely stock in order to use the code?
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pcshano said:
Did you know that you need to be completely stock in order to use the code?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk
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I did not. That helps a LOT. Thank you so much. I havent tried going back yet, I'm gonna be more cautious about what i do now. Can I go back to stock from CM11 4.4.1 without screwing anything up? I keep seeing that you cant downgrade. Is that the case or is it just the case with official android roms?
Thank you so much, I feel like with your help I may be able to fix this. What im thinking that I have to do (I'll wait for your opinion) is that I should flash to stock, use the nv reader/writer, then ill be able to reroot it? When you say that it could screw up the network, what exactly do you mean?

chasetacos said:
I did not. That helps a LOT. Thank you so much. I havent tried going back yet, I'm gonna be more cautious about what i do now. Can I go back to stock from CM11 4.4.1 without screwing anything up? I keep seeing that you cant downgrade. Is that the case or is it just the case with official android roms?
Thank you so much, I feel like with your help I may be able to fix this. What im thinking that I have to do (I'll wait for your opinion) is that I should flash to stock, use the nv reader/writer, then ill be able to reroot it? When you say that it could screw up the network, what exactly do you mean?
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I'm not sure what bootloader are you using
but IF your phone is fully unlocked, it doesn't matter, just flash 4.3 Stock and you're good to go
check out this post if you need help getting back to stock http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658486
the reason why you see people keep saying you can't "Downgrade" is mostly due to the bootloader you have, and it only apply to if and only if you're downgrading from MJB bootloader to a older version of Touchwiz (ie. Touchwiz 4.3 which will obviously come with MJB, thus you can't downgrade to 4.2 or 4.1 versions of touchwiz), not AOSP. if you're on AOSP in which CM is one, yes you can go from one AOSP to another, but no one does it because most of the time newer > older =D

pcshano said:
I'm not sure what bootloader are you using
but IF your phone is fully unlocked, it doesn't matter, just flash 4.3 Stock and you're good to go
check out this post if you need help getting back to stock http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658486
the reason why you see people keep saying you can't "Downgrade" is mostly due to the bootloader you have, and it only apply to if and only if you're downgrading from MJB bootloader to a older version of Touchwiz (ie. Touchwiz 4.3 which will obviously come with MJB, thus you can't downgrade to 4.2 or 4.1 versions of touchwiz), not AOSP. if you're on AOSP in which CM is one, yes you can go from one AOSP to another, but no one does it because most of the time newer > older =D
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Cool. Im using CWM 6.0.4.3. Youre saying flash back to stock, then use the codes and the NV reader/writer? Also, when using the ZIP. am I using this through CWM "install zip"?

chasetacos said:
Cool. Im using CWM 6.0.4.3. Youre saying flash back to stock, then use the codes and the NV reader/writer? Also, when using the ZIP. am I using this through CWM "install zip"?
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Yes.
but again you might want to update it to latest version since according to this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658486, he mentioned version 6.0.4.5 and 6.0.4.7 though he didn't say if it's necessary to be but to be safe, you should so that you won't run into any issues.
though again, let me warn you, Reinjecting your IMEI, will work, BUT at the same time, it might screw up with your broadband
I experienced it once with one of my S3 and it stuck on either E or G network.. and I had to fix it by copy my efs folder to that phone in order to fix(and unless you have a good friend with S3 phone with same model, or own more than 1 S3, you won't be able to do it since nobody want to share, apply to me as well)

pcshano said:
Yes.
but again you might want to update it to latest version since according to this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658486, he mentioned version 6.0.4.5 and 6.0.4.7 though he didn't say if it's necessary to be but to be safe, you should so that you won't run into any issues.
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Cool. I Will do this and I will keep you updated. Itll be just a few moments before I complete the process

pcshano said:
Yes.
but again you might want to update it to latest version since according to this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658486, he mentioned version 6.0.4.5 and 6.0.4.7 though he didn't say if it's necessary to be but to be safe, you should so that you won't run into any issues.
though again, let me warn you, Reinjecting your IMEI, will work, BUT at the same time, it might screw up with your broadband
I experienced it once with one of my S3 and it stuck on either E or G network.. and I had to fix it by copy my efs folder to that phone in order to fix(and unless you have a good friend with S3 phone with same model, or own more than 1 S3, you won't be able to do it since nobody want to share, apply to me as well)
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So when I try to flash the stock I get an error status 7. Any advice?

chasetacos said:
So when I try to flash the stock I get an error status 7. Any advice?
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funny a lot of people who use CWM got this error when trying to get back to stock lol
try TWRP.. it should definitely fix it

Cool. It may not be till tonight or tomorrow till I respond, I'm about to have a project m competition. I'll let you know how it goes as soon as I get a chance.

pcshano said:
funny a lot of people who use CWM got this error when trying to get back to stock lol
try TWRP.. it should definitely fix it
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So now that Ive restored to stock, I have a transparent window with yellow text in it. it reads a bunch of info on the phone. It also said that it was in factory mode?

pcshano said:
funny a lot of people who use CWM got this error when trying to get back to stock lol
try TWRP.. it should definitely fix it
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So despite being stuck in factory mode I was able to write the NV and luckily I dont have any new network problems as far as I know. However my IMEI now says / 00 and in the phone info it says "unknown"

So this is my progress so far. I have made connection with the NV items reader and I have saved the NV file. when i rewrote it i noticed that my imei is / 00 and it says unknown in the phone info. I have my imei and my converted imei and i was going to insert it into line 00550 but that line says "00550 (0x0226) - Inactive item". Factory mode is still on, I have edited the text files for both factory mode and keystr from ON to OFF and back again rebooting my phone each time and getting no result.
So im stuck in factory mode with / 00 imei. I can however make connection with programs now, I feel like im moving forward.
I feel like it may be worth noting that ive never ever seen a nv_data.bin in my phone....

chasetacos said:
So this is my progress so far. I have made connection with the NV items reader and I have saved the NV file. when i rewrote it i noticed that my imei is / 00 and it says unknown in the phone info. I have my imei and my converted imei and i was going to insert it into line 00550 but that line says "00550 (0x0226) - Inactive item". Factory mode is still on, I have edited the text files for both factory mode and keystr from ON to OFF and back again rebooting my phone each time and getting no result.
So im stuck in factory mode with / 00 imei. I can however make connection with programs now, I feel like im moving forward.
I feel like it may be worth noting that ive never ever seen a nv_data.bin in my phone....
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make sure that you take your SIM out before injecting imei... then try again
and nv_data.bin is in your efs folder which you can only see it if you have some sort of root explorer

pcshano said:
make sure that you take your SIM out before injecting imei... then try again
and nv_data.bin is in your efs folder which you can only see it if you have some sort of root explorer
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Still nothing, im getting the same result. This Nv data bin file is not in there. i mean, unless i dont know where to look, but ive checked the whole EFS folder and its not in there...

Hi try flash UCUEMJB 4.3 stock rom via odin .. I have same problem and the stock ROM fix my problem
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I fix mine with this .....
Ok... I hated to see the posts about the tar file bricking a couple of phones. I had taken it down so not to brick anyone else's phone. But with over 400 downloads and only 2 reports I feel that it was fine, but in either case I have redone it. I have flashed it many many time now and my phone is fine.
Please only use Odin 3.0.7 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722686
Make sure Auto Reboot and Re-Partition are checked. Uncheck F. Reset Time and anything else that might be checked.
Check and load the file in the PDA slot.
Start Flash and wait till it the phone reboots.
I747UCUEMJB 4.3 Odin flashable tar.
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407590581
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elcocolo50 said:
Hi try flash UCUEMJB 4.3 stock rom via odin .. I have same problem and the stock ROM fix my problem
Sent from my GT-P5113 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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I fix mine with this .....
Ok... I hated to see the posts about the tar file bricking a couple of phones. I had taken it down so not to brick anyone else's phone. But with over 400 downloads and only 2 reports I feel that it was fine, but in either case I have redone it. I have flashed it many many time now and my phone is fine.
Please only use Odin 3.0.7 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722686
Make sure Auto Reboot and Re-Partition are checked. Uncheck F. Reset Time and anything else that might be checked.
Check and load the file in the PDA slot.
Start Flash and wait till it the phone reboots.
I747UCUEMJB 4.3 Odin flashable tar.
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407590581
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Unfortunately that did nothing . I might just have to cry about it

need help with galaxy s 3 please

my nephew rooted my phone (little turd) I thought I bought it that way. so.... the phone updated on its own and when i woke up it was stuck on att logo, I reset phone, battery out,and hard reset nada nothing, so I sent it to shop not at&t seems how where I live it would take 5months to get there and back not to mention no warranty seems how he messed with it. The guy flashed it and got it working but when I got it back it says no sim please insert the sim is good, I downloaded phone info, i read it on this site and there is no baseband,imei,modem board can anyone please help me please I have a decent understanding of computers and software I need proper direction thank you so much in advance
from lawrence in kodiak alaska

dont know if this will help , but in part D (?) of this backup thread it talks about restoring imei without having a backup.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1852255
the modem i believe can be flashed just like a ROM thru recovery. just have to make sure it matches your bootloader version. sure there is a thread for that.
more info.... bootloader version , carrier , sghi747 ? , current rom/android version. and hopefully some more help will jump in.
"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"

mrrocketdog said:
dont know if this will help , but in part D (?) of this backup thread it talks about restoring imei without having a backup.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1852255
the modem i believe can be flashed just like a ROM thru recovery. just have to make sure it matches your bootloader version. sure there is a thread for that.
more info.... bootloader version , carrier , sghi747 ? , current rom/android version. and hopefully some more help will jump in.
"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
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bootloader I747ucufne4
at&t carrier
pda version I747ucuemjb
csc version I747attemjb
build number jss15j.I747ucuemjb
build description d2uc-user 4.3 jss15jI747ucuemjb release keyes
android version 4.3
hardware/board qcom/msm8960
knox warrant 0x1
i got this info from phone info samsung i decided more info is probably better, funny how a guy can rebuild any thing with a sparkplug or glow plug but a teeny battery and screen got me stumped LOL thank you again for responding!

lol. too much stuff under the hood. ok , this thread looks like it can you caught up to NE4 across the board.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2808654
sorry i dont have more. theres prob an easier way. may want to also update your recovery CWM/twrp/philz whichever you use.
p.s. never ever downgrade your bootloader as it will brick your phone.
"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
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@audit13 , if available youre more than welcome to jump in anytime. i know i'm missing something obvious ; as always. lol.
"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"

Well I've got the required down loads and twrp I not rooted yet, I am thinking of waiting to see if anyone else chimes in just to be safe, I have not rooted before however when I went to recovery mode twrp came up, the files I got from the thread you directed me to when they were done the popped up and said phone needs to be rooted, ok I'm a bit scared lol I guess the worst thing that could happen is that I'll ruin the phone and have my excuse to buy the new cat s50 android dual sim

lol. ok. srry my bad , thought phone was rooted. hopefully some one will chyme in.
"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"

I think rooting is needed, you should try it. And if it doesnt work you can buy another phone great excuse
Sent from my SM-G900F using XDA Free mobile app

Do you have access to wifi? If you do, install the Samsung Info App from the Play store and let me know the bootloader and modem version on your phone. The modem may be unknown because the modem does not match the bootloader.
I recommend not flashing or changing anything until you know exactly what's on your phone.

hi!!
audit13 said:
Do you have access to wifi? If you do, install the Samsung Info App from the Play store and let me know the bootloader and modem version on your phone. The modem may be unknown because the modem does not match the bootloader.
Good morning from Alaska
I recommend not flashing or changing anything until you know exactly what's on your phone.
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hi, I have the app I read your post to someone else . cool app. bootloader I747UCUFNE4
bootloader I747ucufne4
at&t carrier
pda version I747ucuemjb
csc version I747attemjb
build number jss15j.I747ucuemjb
build description d2uc-user 4.3 jss15jI747ucuemjb release keyes
android version 4.3
hardware/board qcom/msm8960
knox warrant 0x1

Do you have a custom recovery installed (CWM or TWRP)? I think you need to flash an ne4 modem.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53626873&postcount=4

twrp
audit13 said:
Do you have a custom recovery installed (CWM or TWRP)? I think you need to flash an ne4 modem.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53626873&postcount=4
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i do and i will install it now i wanted to wait and see what you thought I should do

okay almost!!
karlukalaska said:
i do and i will install it now i wanted to wait and see what you thought I should do
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I flashed and now have correct imei,baseband and now shows att network under phone info, im in remote village with no cell service so I cant really know if its all right, Problem, now I have no wifi capability, is there a fix? maybe a bundle per say? Thank you all so much for the help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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karlukalaska said:
i do and i will install it now i wanted to wait and see what you thought I should do
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karlukalaska said:
I flashed and now have correct imei,baseband and now shows att network under phone info, im in remote village with no cell service so I cant really know if its all right, Problem, now I have no wifi capability, is there a fix? maybe a bundle per say? Thank you all so much for the help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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sorry to bug but does the pda version and csc have to match the bootloader and baseband NE4 dont laugh and remember Im new to this LOL
thanx

Since you don't have wifi, it may be because the ROM is 4.3 with a 4.4.2 bootloader and modem.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54029413&postcount=11

So should I be using 4.4.2 Ota zip update?

Have a look at the thread. The first post says it will update the bootloader and modem to ne4. Are you already on ne4 modem and bootloader? You should be since imei is back with the ne4 bootloader.

I guess I didn't understand yes I'm on ne4 modem and bootloader

Your wifi doesn't turn on or it turns on and cannot connect to a network?
Not sure what to suggest since I have not run into this situation before. You could either flash a custom kernel or flash everything to 4.4.2 using the zip file from that thread.
You could also try to locate an updated csc file as well. Not sure if that will make a difference.

audit13 said:
Your wifi doesn't turn on or it turns on and cannot connect to a network?
Not sure what to suggest since I have not run into this situation before. You could either flash a custom kernel or flash everything to 4.4.2 using the zip file from that thread.
You could also try to locate an updated csc file as well. Not sure if that will make a difference.
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yes its weird everything seems to work but wifi, wifi just wont turn on slide it over to on it just slides back lol darn bugger

I not sure that a CSC file will help since that file is really just for carrier customization.
You suppose you could try flashing the full ne4 firmware from the thread I linked.

IMEI unknown after new firmware/no sim card

hello guys
i need some help and i hope one of you can help me bring my wife's phone back to life.
long story short.
my wife have SAMSUNG GALAXY A7 2017 sm-a720F
it got into a rebooting loop, so i did a factory reset, and i installed with odin v3.13.1 new firmware (PTR-A720FXXU5CRH3)
after i finished i notice that the phone not recognizing the sim card, when i try to see the IMEI it show unknown
what do i need to do?
did i installed the wrong firmware?
if so, what version do i need to install?
some phone details:
build: R16NW.A720FXXU5CRH3
core version : 3.18.14-14226331-QB19448723 [email protected] #1
SE for android: SEPF_SM-A720F_8.0.0_0016
knox: 3.1 ,knox api level 25
thank you all
waiting for your help

Mor1995 said:
hello guys
i need some help and i hope one of you can help me bring my wife's phone back to life.
long story short.
my wife have SAMSUNG GALAXY A7 2017 sm-a720F
it got into a rebooting loop, so i did a factory reset, and i installed with odin v3.13.1 new firmware (PTR-A720FXXU5CRH3)
after i finished i notice that the phone not recognizing the sim card, when i try to see the IMEI it show unknown
what do i need to do?
did i installed the wrong firmware?
if so, what version do i need to install?
some phone details:
build: R16NW.A720FXXU5CRH3
core version : 3.18.14-14226331-QB19448723 [email protected] #1
SE for android: SEPF_SM-A720F_8.0.0_0016
knox: 3.1 ,knox api level 25
thank you all
waiting for your help
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You might have done the wrong one like you said. Did you flash the latest firmware?
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yes i think this is the latest firmware but with the wrong carrier.
what should i do now?

Mor1995 said:
yes i think this is the latest firmware but with the wrong carrier.
what should i do now?
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Flash the right carrier.
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iloveoreos said:
Flash the right carrier.
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haha sure but i dont know which one is the right firmware, i bought the phone from a local store, without specific carrier for the phone.
also, i was able to find my IMEI written on the back cover of the phone.
is it possible to write the IMEI into the phone and just to make it work?
also, when im entering recovery mode to wipe the phone for new firmware installation, it says ""failed to find /misc partition"

Mor1995 said:
haha sure but i dont know which one is the right firmware, i bought the phone from a local store, without specific carrier for the phone.
also, i was able to find my IMEI written on the back cover of the phone.
is it possible to write the IMEI into the phone and just to make it work?
also, when im entering recovery mode to wipe the phone for new firmware installation, it says ""failed to find /misc partition"
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you will get that error message as a ton of us do. should be an "e" in there somewhere.
I've heard of your situation when flashing older modem/bootloader in a custom rom.
You seem to know enough to grab odin and flash, that's a lot more than many so that's good. Not sure who sold you the phone, but if you want to rule out anything shady I suggest running the IMEI to check on the status.
What country are you in? Where did you download from? And did the phone bootloop soon after attempting to use it with a new SIM?
I looked on sammobile and the only information I could use shows multiple countries. My phone bootloops all the time but that's called learning.
Download the phone info app... heck you might as well go all out and put twrp on it and root/install custom rom. Go all in.... i'll be here waiting...
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Honestly, though... grab the phone info app in the playstore and post the results.
If you THINK it may be stolen and got ripped off, don't put a SIM in it.
Not sure if it is true, but I think it can be rendered unusable if it is hot. But most likely it's just hurtin' from a sour flash. Phone info... (twrp is easy and a touch of magisk will give more info if you get stuck) but I am a rookie.
You in Israel? Can only be one firmware there... flash a Palestinian firmware. It won't... ya know... nevermind.