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This method has been sent to me by android235, I can not personally attest that it is working so please if you do that, make sure you have a backup or odin to reinstall your phone
After root, use a file explorer.
I use the ES File Explorer downloaded from the market:
- Launch it
- Goto "Settings> File Settings". Be sure that Show hidden files is checked
- Also be sure is checked "Settings > Root Explorer"
- In "Settings > Home directory" write "/" (without the quotes)
explore the "efs" folder in the root
- move the following files in a backup folder somewhere to your internal SD card (you will need them if you want to restore later to original phone setup) : .nv_core.bak, .nv_core.bak.md5, .nv_data.bak, .nv_data.bak.md5, nv_data.bin, nv_data.bin.md5. Moving them they will be deleted from the efs folder (that's ok).
Reboot.
Now you will have it unlocked but with the generic IMEI.
Peace out.
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All credit go to him and please don't forget to thanks him!
Any way to restore the IMEI afterwards? Or is the simlock check based on the IMEI?
Zhenech said:
Any way to restore the IMEI afterwards? Or is the simlock check based on the IMEI?
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I suppose the files you saved are to restore if needed, for the rest I don't know as like I said did NOT try myself
Nah. I meant whether it is possible to restore IMEI while still having unlock. If I restore the files, the lock should be back. (My glide is unlocked, but thats not the point)
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I'd rather spend 25$ for an unlock key on Americanunlocker.com
(worked great for me)
In fact, I have tried to hack the nv_data.bin but seems that it is not the same as galaxy SII and galaxy S.
Although you will get unlocked (generic IMEI) when removed those files,
I highly recommand that you have to backup them in a very safe place. Otherwise if you encounter any problems, you have to sent back to AT&T / Rogers.
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The method will work.. i had tested it earlier.. a generic imei will be assigned..
however some operators do not accept generic IMEI..
Update: Previous posts
Please go through posts 16 to 18 on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1416569&page=2
This method is perfect ! My phone accept the Free Mobile's SIM card and is recognized by Orange and Free Mobile's networks.
(It connects too on the two another french carriers when theses networks are too low, I don't know why and if the reason is the AT&T ROM or the unlock method. By the way, although I am connected I can't do anything.)
i don't like having a genric IMEI. will wait for anther method or just pay for an unlock key (when i get my device ofcurse )
What do you mean by generic IMEI? Is it all 0s? Does this mean that it will no longer be detected as a smartphone?
I just tried this method and it did work for me thank u
one Q is there any way to fix genric IMEI and keep unlock .
Edit: I restore my files from a back up and relock the phone ..went to ebay bought unlock code for about 8 dollars ..Done
sam.assad said:
I just tried this method and it did work for me thank u
one Q is there any way to fix genric IMEI and keep unlock .
Edit: I restore my files from a back up and relock the phone ..went to ebay bought unlock code for about 8 dollars ..Done
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I've done the same thing with another website -more expensive x-( (Fastgsm.com), although it worked.
The only problem though is that every now and then the phone asks me again for the network unlock code. This has forced me to carry a text message with the info on the phone. So far it has asked me 3 times the unlock code. Every time I input the same code received, every time it accepts it and gets unlocked. But I think this is strange, this is the first phone I had that this happens.
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I've done the same thing with another website -more expensive x-( (Fastgsm.com), although it worked.
The only problem though is that every now and then the phone asks me again for the network unlock code. This has forced me to carry a text message with the info on the phone. So far it has asked me 3 times the unlock code. Every time I input the same code received, every time it accepts it and gets unlocked. But I think this is strange, this is the first phone I had that this happens.
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Maybe the ICS Update will fix this issue.
sigiloso said:
I've done the same thing with another website -more expensive x-( (Fastgsm.com), although it worked.
The only problem though is that every now and then the phone asks me again for the network unlock code. This has forced me to carry a text message with the info on the phone. So far it has asked me 3 times the unlock code. Every time I input the same code received, every time it accepts it and gets unlocked. But I think this is strange, this is the first phone I had that this happens.
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Having the same problem here! It seems this is a Samsung issue. Very annoying - GRRRR!!!
sam.assad said:
I just tried this method and it did work for me thank u
one Q is there any way to fix genric IMEI and keep unlock .
Edit: I restore my files from a back up and relock the phone ..went to ebay bought unlock code for about 8 dollars ..Done
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Can you provide me with the ebay seller. I have a Rogers I927R which is locked to network.
petard said:
What do you mean by generic IMEI? Is it all 0s? Does this mean that it will no longer be detected as a smartphone?
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I lost my backed up copy of nv_data.bin as my sd card is corrupted I am on a rogers captivate. Is there anyway to recover the IMEI as Straight Talk now complains that this device is locked from using network
Well, I found the following thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=881162) but need the values for these lines so I can update my nv_data.bin.
00188008
00188010
00188020
Can one of you help me out?
Thanks,
Captivate or captivate glide?
phatryan69 said:
Captivate or captivate glide?
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Captivate Glide (Rogers version I927R).
I'm very interested in this thread since i'm french, and about to buy a phone in the US to use it here, in France.
If i understand well, the trick for unlocking it by file deletion is a bad idea since generic IMEI are not too well accepted on french networks, and when you buy an unlock code, it keeps prompting you sometimes.
My other option is the myTouch 4G Slide, so i'd probably better go for it
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I'm very interested in this thread since i'm french, and about to buy a phone in the US to use it here, in France.
If i understand well, the trick for unlocking it by file deletion is a bad idea since generic IMEI are not too well accepted on french networks, and when you buy an unlock code, it keeps prompting you sometimes.
My other option is the myTouch 4G Slide, so i'd probably better go for it
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you can unlock mytouch 4G Slide easy, but be warned some models have issues with wifi not being able to turn on unless on carrier rom. i know because i have one.
I was given the unlock code and it still says request to unlock network unsuccessful, it's eligible to be unlocked...
All help would be greatly appreciated.
Should I try flashing over back to this stock rom and then see: http://server10.stockroms.net/download/GalaxyNote2/SGH-I317/I317UCALJ2_I317ATTALJ2_ATT.zip
I hate being stuck in a rut like this, already had my account transfered to a T-Mobile microsim. This is driving me nuts...
The person I bought this phone from said they updated but then when I checked it was still at 4.1.2 and said something about update interrupted...
Or which of these should I use: http://www.scottsroms.com/downloads.php?do=cat&id=71
Flashing a Rom won't unlocknyour phone..... Also what do you mean your still on 4.1.2?? That is the latest Rom for the phone. ... Where are you obtaining your unlock code from? The only time att provides it themselves is over the phone. You sure your not getting the wrong code?
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Yes I got the code from AT&T over the phone, called them twice and got the same code 1-800-331-0500 they gave me 41907314... According to this: http://galaxynote2root.com/galaxy-note-2-tutorials/how-to-unlock-sim-for-free-on-gsm-galaxy-note-2/ if ya take the newest update, ya can't sim unlock the phone cause it takes out the “NW Lock NV Data Initiallize” (Step #9) according to YouTube user comments...
THIS IS WHY I'm wondering what Stock firmware I need to downgrade back to in order to get that option again and be able to sim unlock my phone.
So I'm wondering if it's I317UCALJ2 or I317UCALK7 that re-enables that option for me. Right now I'm on I317UCAMA4...
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Sorry bout the 2 posts, I thought it'd auto-append them to my main post...
Okay now I keep getting errors on installing about a signature and then two file locations sdCard0 and I think extsdCard...
How can I fix this do I copy the image to sdCard (InnerSD)? Or do I need CWM to install for Scott's Stock ROMs?
Yup that worked, I had to use Odin and this image http://server10.stockroms.net/download/GalaxyNote2/SGH-I317/I317UCALJ2_I317ATTALJ2_ATT.zip and followed these instructions on installing it: http://androidromupdate.com/2012/11...y-note-2-sgh-i317-original-factory-stock-rom/ then unlocked it with the directions galaxynote2root.com had listed...
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Yup that worked, I had to use Odin and this image http://server10.stockroms.net/download/GalaxyNote2/SGH-I317/I317UCALJ2_I317ATTALJ2_ATT.zip and followed these instructions on installing it: http://androidromupdate.com/2012/11...y-note-2-sgh-i317-original-factory-stock-rom/ then unlocked it with the directions galaxynote2root.com had listed...
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hi
I am having the same issue, I got unlock code from ATT but it says network unlock request unsuccessful.
so if I follow above instruction to go back to 4.1.1 I will be able to use the unlock code right?
can you please give me few steps which you used for unlocking... then unlocked it with the directions galaxynote2root.com had listed.<--I dont find it.
I will try to flash it.
and after unlock can we do factory update 4.1.2?
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hi
I am having the same issue, I got unlock code from ATT but it says network unlock request unsuccessful.
so if I follow above instruction to go back to 4.1.1 I will be able to use the unlock code right?
can you please give me few steps which you used for unlocking... then unlocked it with the directions galaxynote2root.com had listed.<--I dont find it.
I will try to flash it.
and after unlock can we do factory update 4.1.2?
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You can try the ^^^^^^ links do you can enter your code in too get it unlocked!
Or try this if still not working
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34661189
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Yea after all that it's safe to upgrade back to 4.1.2 or 4.2.2 or nearly any compatible rom you like.
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Yea after all that it's safe to upgrade back to 4.1.2 or 4.2.2 or nearly any compatible rom you like.
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Thanks downloading now...
does it matter which SIM I have to put inside? mine is ATT do I have to keep ATT sim inside or Tmobile will work too?
smithjohnatpa said:
Thanks downloading now...
does it matter which SIM I have to put inside? mine is ATT do I have to keep ATT sim inside or Tmobile will work too?
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Ya might wanna keep the T-Mobile sim in it just to make sure it unlocked it correctly...
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Ya might wanna keep the T-Mobile sim in it just to make sure it unlocked it correctly...
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No I mean while doing this process? Odin thing.. does it matter which SIM I have to keep in note
This http://galaxynote2root.com/galaxy-note-2-tutorials/how-to-unlock-sim-for-free-on-gsm-galaxy-note-2/ is the tute I believe, gotta remember it's been 2 months since I did this, so I'm not quite 100% certain. LoL
I'll be having to do it all over again too, by the end of this week possibly, since some jerk decided to steal my note 2 I had to go to ebay and win a new one.
I don't think it'd matter during the Odin flash with a AT&T sim card or T-Mobile one in it, I can't remember if I did it with or without a sim card, but to be on the safe side I'd do it without a T-Mobile sim card in it, just for that first successful boot... Then do the 4.1.1 unlock code method, take the back and battery off then pop in the T-Mobile sim card(Or whatever other non-AT&T carrier sim card) and see if it done it correctly...
n1nj4Lo said:
This http://galaxynote2root.com/galaxy-note-2-tutorials/how-to-unlock-sim-for-free-on-gsm-galaxy-note-2/ is the tute I believe, gotta remember it's been 2 months since I did this, so I'm not quite 100% certain. LoL
I'll be having to do it all over again too, by the end of this week possibly, since some jerk decided to steal my note 2 I had to go to ebay and win a new one.
I don't think it'd matter during the Odin flash with a AT&T sim card or T-Mobile one in it, I can't remember if I did it with or without a sim card, but to be on the safe side I'd do it without a T-Mobile sim card in it, just for that first successful boot... Then do the 4.1.1 unlock code method, take the back and battery off then pop in the T-Mobile sim card(Or whatever other non-AT&T carrier sim card) and see if it done it correctly...
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Thanks a lot you been real good help for me to unlock my note 2.
yes worked with TMOBILE Sim to so seems like doesnt matter.
and now i updated 4.1.2 with Kies and it worked fine too and my phone is unlock now taking tmobile SIM too.
appreciate it.
so sorry your phone stolen.
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hi, i'm new here. i don't know anything about phones. i just switched from at&t to tmobile. i'm using the galaxy note 2 (at&t). with a t-mobile sim card. i got the unlock code from at&t and it is not working. it tells me the unlock network is "unsuccessful" and i've already tried it like 6 times. i'm only aloud 10 attempts. can someone please help me? i know this forum is mostly how to unlock the phone manually, like without the unlock code number.. but i have the code, i just want it to work.. i don't want to root or flash or whatever. i don't even know what that means. can someone please help me?
Try this
galxynote2 said:
hi, i'm new here. i don't know anything about phones. i just switched from at&t to tmobile. i'm using the galaxy note 2 (at&t). with a t-mobile sim card. i got the unlock code from at&t and it is not working. it tells me the unlock network is "unsuccessful" and i've already tried it like 6 times. i'm only aloud 10 attempts. can someone please help me? i know this forum is mostly how to unlock the phone manually, like without the unlock code number.. but i have the code, i just want it to work.. i don't want to root or flash or whatever. i don't even know what that means. can someone please help me?
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I bought an AT&T live demo note 2 that was used in an AT&T store. I used this method from youtube, popped in my niece's T-Mobile microsd and dialed 611. T-Mobile's customer service rang and answered showing it worked. You need 4.1.1 to use this method though. I'm going get me a microsim today since my vibrant doesn't use the micro.
FREE HOW TO UNLOCK SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 2
You do not really need the unlock code. Do a search in the forum as you cam just unlock it with Samsung' service menu.
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PUTALE said:
You do not really need the unlock code. Do a search in the forum as you cam just unlock it with Samsung' service menu.
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The link I posted above shows the step by step instructions on YouTube.
this is NOT TRUE if on 4.3.x
PUTALE said:
You do not really need the unlock code. Do a search in the forum as you cam just unlock it with Samsung' service menu.
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The above is not true - if your phone has upgraded firmware, you will NOT see the item "NW LOCK NV RAM...." in your "NETWORK LOCK" "PHONE CONTROL" menu.
So, the ONLY two solutions are:
1) keep bugging ATT to create a case for you and investigate
2) downgrade to 4.1.1 modem (NEED TO READ/UNDERSTAND HOW TO FLASH etc.)
then apply the Samsung service menu "fix" as shown in the above video...*
*Then, you could upgrade to newer ROM... if you wish....:cyclops:
Tried to root with kingroot and now the phone goes to homescreen without even requesting my sim pin code and imediatelly reboots.Any ideas ?
The AT&T Note 4 is not able to be rooted
darkmuck said:
The AT&T Note 4 is not able to be rooted
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Yes ...actually the problem is as follows. It's a second hand phone and in settings/about phone ,there was info SM N910F.Later i ve found in samsung recovery this N910AUCU2COC6.
But it was late already ,i had a soft brick without a back up ,i thought.
Factory reset fixed it ,back up was there too in google,but still,I also get two different imei and s/n numbers from software and back cover samsung label sticker.
So...for now , i can't root..! Looks like It's been too long since i 've rooted a misconfigured samsung phone, lol, or pottentially even fake. .Can anybody advice on how to find correct model version so i can proceed or...anything really.?Bit lost here.
Hello, I bought a used a5 2017 phone from ebay and when I received it, my sim not worked, then my brother's sim either. I think the imei is being blacklisted. Is there any way to change it, or how?
GedeonTaylor said:
Hello, I bought a used a5 2017 phone from ebay and when I received it, my sim not worked, then my brother's sim either. I think the imei is being blacklisted. Is there any way to change it, or how?
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You could try reflashing stock modem. Also Does Samsung pay open?
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You could try reflashing stock modem. Also Does Samsung pay open?
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How to do the first one? Can you please link a tutorial? And there is no samsung pay app on my phone. :/
GedeonTaylor said:
How to do the first one? Can you please link a tutorial? And there is no samsung pay app on my phone. :/
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Someone know how?? I have never used Odin.
Here is a tutorial on the web for an older version: https://skipsoft.net/flashing-a-single-partition-i-e-system/
If the baseband version/ids/content in *#0011# isn't there, try
restarting the device?
changing firmware, preferably with a newer modem?
wiping data?
For installing firmware, there's odin. Use odin, the stock rom (official firmware), and samsung drivers, Insert the usb cable, switch off the device, hold power+volumedown+home(the button on the middle), grant its permission, select the stock rom in odin, start. New firmware might require odin 3.13.1. The error "failed: device _ binary _" means that the firmware is old, somewhere in the middle of the firmware version code is for example U5 or S5, if U6 or S6 is already on the device it won't install u5/s5.
To check if the device is blacklisted, the code is *#9900# > run cp based log > copy to sdcard. Select nothing else. It is available in the folder /sdcard/log/err/ , sdcard meaning internal storage or device storage or internal memory. Open LitmusLog....txt and scroll down, look for the part that says reject info list, look for Cause:6 (basically this device can't be used); Cause:3 (basically this device can't be used with this sim). It is also available in /sdcard/log/err/ss_log/*/cp_members.txt , but the reject cause is in hexadecimal, and resets after a reboot, compared to the other file that keeps reject causes until it's replaced or cleared in another menu. For more info contact your mobile network operator.
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If the baseband version/ids/content in *#0011# isn't there, try
restarting the device?
changing firmware, preferably with a newer modem?
wiping data?
For installing firmware, there's odin. Use odin, the stock rom (official firmware), and samsung drivers, Insert the usb cable, switch off the device, hold power+volumedown+home(the button on the middle), grant its permission, select the stock rom in odin, start. New firmware might require odin 3.13.1. The error "failed: device _ binary _" means that the firmware is old, somewhere in the middle of the firmware version code is for example U5 or S5, if U6 or S6 is already on the device it won't install u5/s5.
To check if the device is blacklisted, the code is *#9900# > run cp based log > copy to sdcard. Select nothing else. It is available in the folder /sdcard/log/err/ , sdcard meaning internal storage or device storage or internal memory. Open LitmusLog....txt and scroll down, look for the part that says reject info list, look for Cause:6 (basically this device can't be used); Cause:3 (basically this device can't be used with this sim). It is also available in /sdcard/log/err/ss_log/*/cp_members.txt , but the reject cause is in hexadecimal, and resets after a reboot, compared to the other file that keeps reject causes until it's replaced or cleared in another menu. For more info contact your mobile network operator.
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Sadly this not helped, the imei is blacklisted, and modem update not fixed it for me. :/ I contacted the network operator and because I'm not in contact with the person who sold me the phone, they can't tell me anything, because I don't have the rights. So I think the only way is the imei changing method, but I don't know if it's even possible or how.
Sorry if my English is bad, and thank you.
GedeonTaylor said:
Sadly this not helped, the imei is blacklisted, and modem update not fixed it for me. :/ I contacted the network operator and because I'm not in contact with the person who sold me the phone, they can't tell me anything, because I don't have the rights. So I think the only way is the imei changing method, but I don't know if it's even possible or how.
Sorry if my English is bad, and thank you.
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I did a bit of research....
- it is illegal to change imei- if hat means anything to you, lol
- it is against Ebay's policy to sell phones with bad imei
- there is an xposed module to change imei but you would trip knox
iloveoreos said:
I did a bit of research....
- it is illegal to change imei- if hat means anything to you, lol
- it is against Ebay's policy to sell phones with bad imei
- there is an xposed module to change imei but you would trip knox
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I think in my country it's not illegal, but not quite sure.. And i didn't know this, the guy wrote it down in the ebay ad even, so it went through.
Thank you, I will look into it, but I think I will sell the phone as a 'working display part'.. Motherboards are not cheap.
GedeonTaylor said:
I think in my country it's not illegal, but not quite sure.. And i didn't know this, the guy wrote it down in the ebay ad even, so it went through.
Thank you, I will look into it, but I think I will sell the phone as a 'working display part'.. Motherboards are not cheap.
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It's perfectly normal except you can't use a sim card? Or is there more things wrong when imei is blocked?
iloveoreos said:
It's perfectly normal except you can't use a sim card? Or is there more things wrong when imei is blocked?
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It's perfectly normal, everything works, except if I insert a sim, it will show a notification: ' can't connect to network '
GedeonTaylor said:
Hello, I bought a used a5 2017 phone from ebay and when I received it, my sim not worked, then my brother's sim either. I think the imei is being blacklisted. Is there any way to change it, or how?
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Imei is locked to the device as far as I know. This is why a device can be blocked after being reported as stolen. If it is imei blocked then you should get a refund or make sure Ebay is involved if the seller refuses to.
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Imei is locked to the device as far as I know. This is why a device can be blocked after being reported as stolen. If it is imei blocked then you should get a refund or make sure Ebay is involved if the seller refuses to.
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Refunded, and thank you!
Hello
I bought a used s9 a few months back. It had dual sim. In "about phone" it said G960F and was on android 9. A few days ago, I wanted to flash android 10 so I downloaded firmware for G960F, booted my phone in download mode and SURPRISE. The whole thing was in Korean and of course it was a G960N model. So I downloaded firmware for G960N this time and flashed it. Everything went perfect but when the phone booted up, It had no sim service.
I've tried everything I've found on the forums so far related to emergency calls only or no sim service.
Any kind of help would be appreciated. I have no sim service for 5 days now.
Things I've tried so far:
Flashing my phone again with android 9 stock firmware, which I can't do anymore as I've updated the bootloader lol.
Flashing custom roms
Changing csc from SKC to KOO
Flashing OXM CSC as I live in Pakistan
Flashing different modems and basebands
Nothing worked
Try flashing back a G960F android 10 firmware.
LR7875 said:
Try flashing back a G960F android 10 firmware.
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How can I do that? I always get a PIT error.
What if you don't flash the pit file?
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LR7875 said:
What if you don't flash the pit f
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LR7875 said:
What if you don't flash the pit file?
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Remove the pit file from csc folder?
Maybe
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Maybe
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Now I'm getting a bootloader error. Tried skipping BL but odin gave me radio error this time
So skipping each part just give an error concerning the next part?
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So skipping each part just give an error concerning the next part?
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In service mode IMEI is NG. Does that have anything to do with no network issue?
IMEI status NG
Hi, I'm unable to make call because of not registred on network problem (my phone is G925I) When checking *#06#, it gives me my correct imei code But when testing *#0011#, i got IMEI Status: NG What does NG mean and if it is a problem,how to...
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IMEI status NG
Hi, I'm unable to make call because of not registred on network problem (my phone is G925I) When checking *#06#, it gives me my correct imei code But when testing *#0011#, i got IMEI Status: NG What does NG mean and if it is a problem,how to...
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Done all of that. No luck
OK, let's go back to beginning: you've bought the used phone. 960F never was (as factory leaving) dual sim phone.
so, let's start from the beginning:
contact the seller and ask what the hell have you bought (if it was any variant of the S9 at all.. somehow I doubt it).
2nd: write down the IMEI and serial number, and check with Samsung if this configuration ever existed (if not, what I suppose, the IMEI/sn info about the REAL model can give you a hint what have you bought).
Having the above info in hands, find the "service firmware", 5 files ROM for your device and try to flash it.
If it will not work still, I'm afraid you have two options:
1. check IMEI against stolen devices with your carrier.
2. Go to Samsung service asking for help.
(if it was any variant of the S9 at all.. somehow I doubt it).
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Well mostly it isn't a fake mediatek phone as it will not even have a download mode.
Probably he bought a shi**ily refurbished phone with it's internals mixed from multiple versions of the s9, in the best case.(a Frankenstein variant of the S9)
LR7875 said:
Well mostly it isn't a fake mediatek phone as it will not even have a download mode.
Probably he bought a shi**ily refurbished phone with it's internals mixed from multiple versions of the s9, in the best case.(a Frankenstein variant of the S9)
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OK, let's go back to beginning: you've bought the used phone. 960F never was (as factory leaving) dual sim phone.
so, let's start from the beginning:
contact the seller and ask what the hell have you bought (if it was any variant of the S9 at all.. somehow I doubt it).
2nd: write down the IMEI and serial number, and check with Samsung if this configuration ever existed (if not, what I suppose, the IMEI/sn info about the REAL model can give you a hint what have you bought).
Having the above info in hands, find the "service firmware", 5 files ROM for your device and try to flash it.
If it will not work still, I'm afraid you have two options:
1. check IMEI against stolen devices with your carrier.
2. Go to Samsung service asking for help.
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I'm going to solve this mystery for both of you. The phone he bought is indeed an S9. Here in Pakistan, 'software' guys in shops can convert these to dual sim models with some z3x and Chimera f*kery.
As for why his phone isn't working - it is because the phone had a tampered IMEI to bypass local custom charges levied on all imported phones (insane charges, doubles the price of these kinda phones). Once he flashed a new image on his phone, his IMEI status would have become NG instead of OK, which prevents the phone from accessing any networks.
Solution is to visit the same 'software' guys, ask them to 'patch' the phone. It is a 5 minute process, requires root (which these phones already have).
Source: Am Pakistani. Own a phone.