Hello,
I'm having a big problem with my phone at the moment.
I tried to flash custom ROM, but something somewhere went terribly wrong.
I did read some guides on flashing before attempting this and did make some precutions as well.
Such as creating ROM backup with CWM and copying efs folder with Root browser.
Unfortunately I didn't succeed with the flash. Now the phone can turn on, but there is no network service, and IMEI number is missing.
I tried to go back to my backed up ROM, but that didn't fix the problem.
I also noticed that on the back cover of the phone I have T-Mobile written on, but the phone itself has AT&T branding, such as AT&T boot logo and some AT&T apps. In most places the model number is SGH-I747 which is AT&T variant of the phone indeed.
But When I entered download mode via volume down + home button + power button, the model number presented there was T999 which is model code for T-mobile version of the phone.
Is there something that can be done at this point?
EDIT:
I read on the forums that there is chance to restore firmware of the phone with KIES, so I tried that. At first I entered SGH-I747 model number and serial number of the phone and it failed. But after that I entered SGH-T999 model number and serial number of the phone and KIES started to update the phone.
It seems that I had a SGH-T999 which somehow was tricked int thinking that it is SGH-I747.
At the moment I have android V4.3
Model SGH-T999
Bootloader T999UVUENC2
Baseband T999UVUENC2
PDA version T999UVUENC2
CSC version T999MBENC2
Phone seems to be unrooted, IMEI number is visible, I can call again, text again, use wi-fi and even mobile data. But the phone's factory mode is on.
Could you please suggest how to best proceed, if I would like the latest android version available for this phone, without any T-mobile applications?
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I have been having major issues with my Note 2 (i317M), I flashed the Saurom on my note but returned to stock after many of the functionality was broken. After I went to stock I noticed a few issues. The first being I can no longer connect to my mobile network without entering custom APN settings which I never had to do before. The second being there are a bunch of extra bloatware on my home screen for example: "100% HD Games", "GPS navigate", "Mobile TV", and "Self serve." The third is I can no longer send picture messages (MMS). I am hoping someone can help me resolve my issues.
That looks like Bell's bloat. I (think) the Canadian ROM's are all the same, you just have to change your CSC back to Telus.
When I go to the custom Odin mode the product name says SGH-I317M_NA_BWC. Now I know BWC is Bell's code and Telus' is TLS. Where would I be able to find a Telus csc and will this fix my issues with my network?
The Telus CSC is already in the stock ROM but it defaults to Bell. You can change your sales code back to Telus by taking note of your IMEI number, then going into the dialer and entering: *#272*YOUR IMEI# Then select TLS.
Note, this will factory reset your phone.
Thank you so much!! My phone is operating properly now. My network is displaying properly again (4g instead of H/H+), all the bloatware is gone, and my network connected immediately!!!
kcaz said:
The Telus CSC is already in the stock ROM but it defaults to Bell. You can change your sales code back to Telus by taking note of your IMEI number, then going into the dialer and entering: *#272*YOUR IMEI# Then select TLS.
Note, this will factory reset your phone.
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it says "connection problem or invalid MMI code"... do you know what that is all about. thanks
Why its not working for you
Ayiko said:
it says "connection problem or invalid MMI code"... do you know what that is all about. thanks[/QUOTE
*#272*YOUR IMEI#* forgot the star after #
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need help
hi I have the same issue right now my wife was trying to flash a rom well she didn't like it and went back to stock now she has no network it is shows that she has a full memory even tho she has 11 Gb free internal and earlier she had those same bloatwares but then she tried to install the firewall again and now she doesn't have non but the phone is with rogers so ...... does someone has any idea what should i do ?
hello friends .. my n7100 is showing Emergency calls only ....
i was downloaded firmware from sammobile also try many of custom roms
also try to install modem file using odin ...
but i problem was not fixed
please help
thanks
Note 2 GT-N7100 - No service
I will borrow this thread as I have the same issue.
Hello, friends.
I have a interesting problem and would like to ask you experts for help. I know this is a thread for GS3, but the problem is similar for my Note 2.
BACKGROUND:
I have Galaxy Note 2 N7100 which was working fine for a year and then suddenly died of SDS. I returned it to official service for repair where they said they replaced the chip (i am guessing they replaced the whole motherboard). When I got it back everything was working fine except when I inserted my SIM card phone had no service.
I went back to repair service and after few days they said they don't know what is the problem and how to solve it and I can get another N7100 in around two weeks. At that time I was developing Android App, so I managed to get the broken Note 2 back for developing. Eventually I got a new, working N7105 and they also let me keep the old, broken one.
I would like to get the broken Note 2 working again, as I believe it could be fixed, or at least I could try.
PROBLEM:
After motherboard replacement (because SDS), phone has No service. Phone appears (*#06#) to have a valid IMEI number (3536270500*****) BUT it is a bit different than on the sticker under battery (last 6 numbers are different, * chars). Serial number is also different.
I am guessing it changed with motherboard replacement? Could this be the problem?
Sometimes it shows that the phone has signal and has connected the right service provider, but it is just for a short while. When there is no SIM card, phone has No SIM icon, but shows signal bar, which appears to be working for Emergency calls only.
Phone was never rooted or flashed before SDS happened, so I don't have original EFS backup before motherboard replacement. First thing I did now, was Root, EFS backup and ROM(4.1.2) backup.
PHONE INFO:
Model: Samsung Galaxy Note 2, GT-N7100
Device Type: t03g
Product name: t03gxx
Phone is unlocked and unbranded (at least it was before SDS).
Currently it has [ROM][4.3]N7100XXUEMK9 DeOdexed & Zipaligned installed.
PDA version: N7100XXUEMK9
Baseband version: N7100XXUEMJ9
Bootloader version: N7100XXDME6
CSC version: N/A, but under CSC info it says Sales code: XTC - which I believe is Philippines. I am from Slovenia, Europe.
IMEI: 3536270500xxxxx (www.imei.info says it is valid)
IMEI on the sticker: 3536270501xxxxx has last 6 digits different
S/N: R31C80xxxxx
S/N on sticker: R31C90xxxxx
WHAT I ALREADY DID:
Phone had Stock 4.1.2 ROM installed.
I rooted the phone, did EFS Backup, entire ROM backup with cwm ROM Manager.
Excluded SIM card issue. My SIM card is working in other phones. I also tried other SIM cards in my N7100 and they all have no service.
Tried flashing different modems on 4.1.2 Stock ROM.
Tried Ariza Patch.
I flashed it to [ROM][4.3]N7100XXUEML6 PreRooted, DeOdexed, Zipaligned & KNOX Free
I flashed it to [ROM][4.3]N7100XXUEMK9 DeOdexed & Zipaligned - Current ROM. Because UEMK9 is installed on my working N7105
Tried flashing different modems on 4.3 ROM.
Tried deleting EFS folder to rebuild itself with generic IMEI (0049..). In that case it shows as connected to network every 10 seconds for about 5 seconds and then disconnects. Then copying old nv_data.bin to new EFS. It didn't work so I restored EFS.
I tried other stuff and did a lot of search but I am also quite new to all this rooting and flashing stuff. So if you guys have any suggestions that I could try (even if I already did it) please, do suggest and I will try. If you need any additional info, please ask and I will gladly post it.
I attached some pictures with SIM card inserted and without SIM card.
Hi,
After several days trying to unlock my phone and getting it bricked I finally managed to have it in a working condition and unlocked! I'm not sure if what I did unlocked it, but at least it's rooted and in working conditions.
So I decided to share my story and all the steps that I took to fix it. I would have written just the steps but somebody might find specific parts of the story useful.
Original Equipment and Status:
Phone: Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-I747M (LTE version)
Carrier: Telcel
Country: Mexico
Original Stock OS: 4.1.1
Last working OS: Cyanogenmod 11 Nightly 20141221
Backstory
I'm having a roadtrip that will take a couple of weeks and I got a TMobile SIM to use during my trip through USA and Canada, however my phone was locked to Telcel.
CM brought me some couple of issues with the modem and network selection and as I live right next to the border and cross it every week or so, I was having a hard time switching between carriers and international roaming so I have to upgrade the modem to the latest one (From I747MUMBLL1 to I747MUMUEND3) and for some time I was able to select network operators but still it was locked.
No USSD / Unlock Code Fail
I found on the web there is a way to unlock SG3 for free through the hidden menu, but it didn't work for me but found out USSD codes no longer work in 4.3 so I restored the stock ROM for 4.1.1 (I have no idea how I managed to do this, but got it downgraded) I was able to get to the hidden menu and followed this instructions but I kept using multiple modem versions that aren't for JB the hidden menu didn't gave the option to generate the nv_date file. I think this was due the use of newer modem versions that didn't have the option to initialize the file.
Next attempt was to purchase SIM unlock codes without success, the providers I attempted were TheUnlockingCompany and CellUnlocker, neither of them were able to get me a code to unlock the phone
Also attempted to modify the NV_DATA file but well, it didn't exist in the /efs folder, there were other files but nothing related nv_data.bin. So I really needed to have that file to unlock it but no success in initializing it.
Third-party local unlock dealer
As all the attempts previously failed I needed to have my phone unlocked and was running out of time. So I took it to a local dealer who has more experience unlocking phones. This part I don't have all the info in whatever he did, all I know is that he was unable to work with CM and attempted to unlock it with a brasilian stock firmware, which got it bricked and it was getting more difficult to unlock it.
AFAIK I did have the old bootloader, but his attempts included upgrading the bootloader which includes KNOX and any attempt to restore old rom versions gave me the error SW REV CHECK FAIL : Fused 1 > Binary 0 therefore it was impossible now to get back to stock 4.1.1 and attempt the older modem versions which at this stage found out could have solved the original unlock issue but .... too late.
His attempt with the brasilian stock ROM got the phone bricked and now instead of trying to unlock it I was trying to revive the phone, all my attempts in bypassing KNOX and downgrading the bootloader failed - also attempted to get back to 4.2 and 4.3 through CM 10.1, 10.2 and stock 4.1.1 but bootloader was too recent which prevented me to use those CM versions.
I was able to get it unbricked using CF-AUTO-ROOT - this is a life saver at least to be able to boot the phone, everytime I get a bricked status just by flashing this allowed to boot.
Phone kinda working: NO IMEI NOR ESN
Finally I decided to restore but directly to 4.3 stock for my original provider Telcel. The phone works now... kinda. It boots and gets signal, but NO DATA. I just found out IMEI/ESN information got lost and I didn't have any backup, yes I know I should have but whatever I was doing at least was not touching that information, but this other guy got it messed up.
One interesting thing is that even though there was no IMEI information, but original SIM card works to send/receive calls and SMS. Data doesn't work, but at least calls and SMS does.
Phone included KNOX and was preventing me to use the previously mentioned tool CF-AUTO-ROOT and found this tutorial: http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-safe-knox/352922-sprint-galaxy-s3-possible-knox-fix-cf-autoroot.html - this actually works but didn't give me the option to remove KNOX.
THe problem now is that any attempt to use SuperSU through USB debugging was blocked by KNOX but apps opened directly from the phone weren't, with this I installed CWR right away and TitaniumBackup, this last one allowed me to uninstall any KNOX crap. Rebooted the phone and no more issues whatsover in root usage.
As I only have 1 remaining day to have this phone in working conditions and it's christmas today I went on in trying to rebuild my IMEI.
Rebuild IMEI WITHOUT BACKUP
After lot of research and no friends which the same phone that could give their nv_data files, I found out THIS guide (again USSD codes not working so I used EFS Pro to switch USB modes) and basically this is what I did:
Download EFS Professional - Epic tool to work IMEI/ESN info and switch USB mode between MTP+ADB and DEV+MODEM+ADB
Download QPST version 2.7 build 323 NOTE: USE THIS VERSION, NEWER VERSIONS DO NOT INCLUDE RF NV Item Manager
Follow the instructions in the previously mentioned guide, but the USB you can switch it from EFS Pro under Samsung Tools.
It is really important to notice the IMEI number needs to be entered with the HEX checkbox enabled and in reverse.
You probably could do this straight from EFS Professional -> Qualcomm Tools, but this worked for me.
At the end of the guide there was no confirmation or any message the NV information was written successfully, so I just rebooted my phone and success! IMEI is back!
Just to test I tested my T-Mobile SIM and it works! - I'm not sure if this unlocked the phone or whatever the other guy did, but well the phone now accepts any SIM.
No Data / Stuck on EDGE
Now that the phone has the IMEI number and is unlocked I found out DATA still was not working.
I used the tools ESN, MEID and EUIMID Calculator to generate the rest of the missing information which was ESN and MEID. I entered this information in EFS Pro -> Qualcomm NV Tools, checked the boxes and clicked on write making sure the select box next to it was set to Phone.
Rebooted my phone and yes the information was there, however STILL NO DATA.
I came across this life savior - Load this file with NV Item Reader/Writer Some people on the thread say even their already working LTE data achieved better speeds with this.
Rebooted my phone and wallah! DATA and LTE are back! AND UNLOCKED!
What did I learn from all of this? DAMN KNOX and ALWAYS ALWAYS backup /EFS or whatever IMEI/ESN/MEID info is, even if you plan to use custom roms or not, or unlock the phone.
Link to useful tools and sites
CF-AUTO-ROOT - Fix a failed ROM update attempt in ODIN and/or apply permanent root.
ESN, MEID and EUIMID Calculator - Calculate the MEID and ESN based on IMEI
QPST version 2.7 build 323 - Qualcomm Product Support Tool - Modem and service editor
NV Item Reader/Writer - NV Information backup/restore
this life savior - Restore DATA LTE
SamFirmware - Stock roms
I think i love you ...
Please I need help in my sgh-i317m canadian note2
I bought it used but for some reason cant detect my local network (Egyptian)
By some repaire in the service center changing sim card holder and usb scart
It worked and made calls but
It was on 4.4.2 and always hangs and restarts by itself..
So I played more and more in all available options roughly ?
So
I downgraded to 4.1.1 stock via odin but the surprise no imei and baseband unknown ?
My questions are:
1 how to know the original stock between those ?? And if the difference make this hang ??
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SGH-I317M/
2 how to restore "servicemode" menu to original one cause I think it is the reason why I have no service now with custom rom based on 4.4.2 with correct imei and proper baseband but cant detect my network ???
Please help ...
Also when connected to computer detected as alcatel cdma phone if I dont modified it from *#0808# menu to pda in all roms stock and custom.
How to reset that phone ?
Before flashing anything, does the imei match the label under the battery?
Often, the imei will not appear because the modem and bootloader are not compatible with the ROM.
How did you downgrade to 4.1.1? A stock 4.1.1 ROM from sammobile.com includes the bootloader and modem to ensure that the imei does not disappear.
I just bought samsung s9 SM-G960U but can't it won't update to android 9.0 manually ! it says processing failed
I did some researches I found that it's carrier-related . Some solutions suggests that I use odin to update but I can't choose the right firmware !
In fact :
- when I try to check the csc using *#1234# it show g960usqu2are6 ( I think it's Verizon using google)
- when I log on into samsung website and enter my imei . The product info shows that my carrier type is Sprint
- when I check "about phone/service Provider SW " on my phone the first line contains TMB after G960U and the third line is TGY/TGY/TGY
I'm confused but I want to update my s9 to android 9.0 . Help me
medbouzid said:
I just bought samsung s9 SM-G960U but can't it won't update to android 9.0 manually ! it says processing failed
I did some researches I found that it's carrier-related . Some solutions suggests that I use odin to update but I can't choose the right firmware !
In fact :
- when I try to check the csc using *#1234# it show g960usqu2are6 ( I think it's Verizon using google)
- when I log on into samsung website and enter my imei . The product info shows that my carrier type is Sprint
- when I check "about phone/service Provider SW " on my phone the first line contains TMB after G960U and the third line is TGY/TGY/TGY
I'm confused but I want to update my s9 to android 9.0 . Help me
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get the firmware here
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s9/SM-G960U/VZW/download/G960USQU4CSC7/265795/
get the most recent version of Odin (i didnt source you a link for that)
open Odin on your computer
unzip the package and get your phone into download mode, connecting it to your computer. Allow drivers to install and when Odin recognizes your device by showing a random number in the port field. Then place the files in their corresponding spots in Odin paying attention to which CSC file you use as one factory resets the phone and the other simply applies the update. It is recommended to use the factory reset CSC when changing from different iterations of the Android OS. Press the start button, allow it to full run the firmware push. It will then automagically reboot (yes, automagically), and youre done.
youdoofus said:
get the firmware here
get the most recent version of Odin (i didnt source you a link for that)
open Odin on your computer
unzip the package and get your phone into download mode, connecting it to your computer. Allow drivers to install and when Odin recognizes your device by showing a random number in the port field. Then place the files in their corresponding spots in Odin paying attention to which CSC file you use as one factory resets the phone and the other simply applies the update. It is recommended to use the factory reset CSC when changing from different iterations of the Android OS. Press the start button, allow it to full run the firmware push. It will then automagically reboot (yes, automagically), and youre done.
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I don't live in US or America , is it okay that I use verizon update ? is there any risk that the the phone would be locked or something like that ?
medbouzid said:
I don't live in US or America , is it okay that I use verizon update ? is there any risk that the the phone would be locked or something like that ?
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Once a phone is unlocked, it stays that way forever. Firmware has nothing to do with a phone's locked or unlock status.
joeldf said:
Once a phone is unlocked, it stays that way forever. Firmware has nothing to do with a phone's locked or unlock status.
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Depends how it was unlocked, seen a few members flash new firmware and the phone is SIM locked again, these unlock companies must use some modification to the firmware rather than unlocking it properly
*Detection* said:
Depends how it was unlocked, seen a few members flash new firmware and the phone is SIM locked again, these unlock companies must use some modification to the firmware rather than unlocking it properly
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Good to know. Wasn't aware that a phone could be unlocked with firmware alone. I guess it's a temporary overlay or something that "fakes" being unlocked?
joeldf said:
Good to know. Wasn't aware that a phone could be unlocked with firmware alone. I guess it's a temporary overlay or something that "fakes" being unlocked?
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Yea must be something that emulates the unlock somehow but once reset or flashed it's gone, always seems to be people who have bought the phone second hand unlocked, it has worked fine with their sim until they reset or flash different firmware, then it's locked again
No network on device after firmware update
*Detection* said:
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Yea must be something that emulates the unlock somehow but once reset or flashed it's gone, always seems to be people who have bought the phone second hand unlocked, it has worked fine with their sim until they reset or flash different firmware, then it's locked again
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i am have lost the network on my s9 g960u after an update to android 9 using Odin, tried changing the firmwares to the different ones on the sammobile website, but there is no changes on it, can someone assist on how i can get the network back, it shows FINAL IMER CERT: Fail. someone please help
Odala11 said:
i am have lost the network on my s9 g960u after an update to android 9 using Odin, tried changing the firmwares to the different ones on the sammobile website, but there is no changes on it, can someone assist on how i can get the network back, it shows FINAL IMER CERT: Fail. someone please help
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what does the phone do when you enter *#06# in the dialer?
No network on device after firmware update
Youdoofus said:
what does the phone do when you enter *#06# in the dialer?
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i get the imei # 3533*********/**
Odala11 said:
i get the imei # 353xxxxx /xx
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NEVER provide the IMEI number in public!
spamtrash said:
NEVER provide the IMEI number in public!
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Odala11 said:
i get the imei # 3533*********/**
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sorry, i should have worded that differently. I didnt need the IMEI, just the fact that the IMEI is what came up and that a valid IMEI shows
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sorry, i should have worded that differently. I didnt need the IMEI, just the fact that the IMEI is what came up and that a valid IMEI shows
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I have a a valid Imei, i have tried different firmwares from:
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s9/firmware/SM-G960U/VZW/download/
Even after that, when i dial *#0011#, i get the FINAL IMEI Certi: Fail
Hope someone here has a solution for this
Cant Update My S9
I bought this phone about 5 months now and I haven't recieve any update up until this day
My phone baseband version is G960USQU2ARE6
Can someone please help me
Odala11 said:
I have a a valid Imei, i have tried different firmwares from:
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s9/firmware/SM-G960U/VZW/download/
Even after that, when i dial *#0011#, i get the FINAL IMEI Certi: Fail
Hope someone here has a solution for this
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i havent tried this method, but i did stumble across this
Boot your Samsung Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9 Plus
Activate then access the USB debugging mode
Sync your Samsung Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9 Plus to your desktop PC
Download this: EFS Restorer Express
Access the application and then open the EFS-BACK.BAT file
Choose a method in order to recover the EFS via Odin
https://www.techjunkie.com/how-to-repair-galaxy-s9-imei-number-problem/