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Hi there,
At some point between flashing roms I have lost IMEI number, when I have realized what happend I have restored it and my phone wont register on network. Serial number is correct, any ideas? I know I can use ariza patch but I'm wondering why my phone wont register on network with correct s/n and Imei number
Thanks.
brodzik said:
Hi there,
At some point between flashing roms I have lost IMEI number, when I have realized what happend I have restored it and my phone wont register on network. Serial number is correct, any ideas? I know I can use ariza patch but I'm wondering why my phone wont register on network with correct s/n and Imei number
Thanks.
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If you have restored the backup properly, just try to factory reset the firmware...
Which method you had used to backup and restore EFS?
AlanDS said:
If you have restored the backup properly, just try to factory reset the firmware...
Which method you had used to backup and restore EFS?
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I did not have EFS backup so I used SRS unlock client with UART cable to bring back the original IMEI, now my IMEI and S/N is correct but phone still wont register on network. Any ideas?
brodzik said:
I did not have EFS backup so I used SRS unlock client with UART cable to bring back the original IMEI, now my IMEI and S/N is correct but phone still wont register on network. Any ideas?
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No one had similar situation?
brodzik said:
Hi there,
At some point between flashing roms I have lost IMEI number, when I have realized what happend I have restored it and my phone wont register on network. Serial number is correct, any ideas? I know I can use ariza patch but I'm wondering why my phone wont register on network with correct s/n and Imei number
Thanks.
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It's happened to me. My phone in stock rom but after updated to XXDMF2 and modem also DMF2 it can't make call, sms and connect to internet, imei no changed. After 3 hours search for the solution from this forum finally my phone worked fine.
Just flashed this modem DMF1_MODEM.zip via odin and now everythings working.
rizalh75 said:
It's happened to me. My phone in stock rom but after updated to XXDMF2 and modem also DMF2 it can't make call, sms and connect to internet, imei no changed. After 3 hours search for the solution from this forum finally my phone worked fine.
Just flashed this modem DMF1_MODEM.zip via odin and now everythings working.
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Thanks just tried it but mine still will not register on network
Not Registered on Network - Note 2 android 4.3
brodzik said:
Thanks just tried it but mine still will not register on network
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I am having the same issue after having flashed the 4.3 version found on Sammobile. SN and IMEI are correct. Have you found a solution?
Please help me too , same situation
previously worked with dlk6 or dll6 firmware/modem on 4.1.2
When I flashed 4.3 Xperia-z1-ized ROM . Device showed correct imei and MK1 modem from the ROM but says "not registered in network "
Have no Idea what went wrong. I have no backup of any EFS or anything .
I installed emergency firmware upgrade via Kies and now running stock 4.3 Android UBUEMJ4 Modem , build number : MK4 Status : offical.
I don't even know if i can root my device with current stock firmware.
Preface: I'm old man and this is my first post feeling exhausted after reading topics I don't fully understand. Please bear with me.
My trusty old Note 2 has had some issues that made me to look for a replacement Note 2 (I spare you for the reasons why still Note 2). Few days ago I won an eBay auction and received an unlocked GT-N7100 supposed to be new.
The very first I did was install of Phone Info Samsung app. This app told my new phone was rooted and Firmware region was Hong Kong. I did a test phone call to my friend: OK, worked normal. Then I took several screenshots of Phone Info's reports, and did the same on my old Note 2 for comparison.
My main concern was to unroot this phone to ensure some for me essential apps would function on it after migration from my old Note 2. I followed online guide and successfully flashed with the H-K firmware N7100ZSUFNJ2. I understood this same region version was required but later I could flash firmware of my choice, the same Nordic I have on my old.
After reboot I tried to make phone call: Not registered on network. I thought first this problem appeared because of firmware and downloaded and flashed Nordic N7100XXSFQA1: the same network problem. The SIM card is the same I use on my old Note 2. More search led me to this possible solution: "How to fix not registered on network" (https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2745274)
Unfortunately flashing MODEM.tar.md5 didn't solve my problem. So far I had not paid attention to the different IMEI on the label vs dialing *#06# / displayed by Phone Info. This different IMEI was the same before my unrooting process. How come I could make phone call despite this error, it's beyond me?
Another issue on this new phone is that when S-Pen is inserted it claims pen is detached, and when pulled out the S-note won't appear. How come, can be solved?
Please experts, help me to solve this problem. I am ready to supply more info if required.
MarSal53
First thing I recommend is booting into download mode to confirm the model number. Download will show the actual model number.
audit13 said:
First thing I recommend is booting into download mode to confirm the model number. Download will show the actual model number.
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You mean this: GT-N7100, it's product name? First line under Odin mode
Did you try flashing the latest gt-n7100 rom for Hong Kong since that is the firmware that came with the phone?
audit13 said:
Did you try flashing the latest gt-n7100 rom for Hong Kong since that is the firmware that came with the phone?
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Yes, I did successfully.
The latest ROM I see for Hong Kong is qa2: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-note-/GT-N7100/TGY/download/N7100ZSSFQA2/126556/
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The latest ROM I see for Hong Kong is qa2: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-note-/GT-N7100/TGY/download/N7100ZSSFQA2/126556/
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I understood the firmware version should be the same in order to unroot successfully. Right now downloading the linked version. Thank so far.
After flashing with linked FW
So I downloaded the file you linked to. Here are screenshots of Phone INFO, on the left before any flashing, on the right after this latest. Need for any other screens?
The bootloader on the left is older at nj2 mixed with qa2. Weird that there is no CSC information.
The picture on the right is more consistently qa2.
The phone you purchased was definitely not new as the IMEI from the dialler should match the IMEI on the phone's printed label.
If flashing the latest firmware doesn't solve the calling issue, not sure what else to suggest other than trying firmware for a different country or a custom ROM.
audit13 said:
The bootloader on the left is older at nj2 mixed with qa2. Weird that there is no CSC information.
The picture on the right is more consistently qa2.
The phone you purchased was definitely not new as the IMEI from the dialler should match the IMEI on the phone's printed label.
If flashing the latest firmware doesn't solve the calling issue, not sure what else to suggest other than trying firmware for a different country or a custom ROM.
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You asked for CSC info, well here three screenshots. On the left my eBay Note 2 initially, the red in middle is my own Note 2, and on the right eBay after all flashing so far.
EDIT: I forgot to insert SIM on ebay Note2 before screenshot. When inserted the MobileOperator reads elisa / 24405. Interesting, the "24421" missing. Saunalahti was subsidiary of elisa, now merged to main company.
I've read that the differing IMEI issue can be cause if you flashed firmware that contains a lower version modem than what you already had. You can try flashing the latest bootloader and modem for this device with Odin (download in this post). Extract the .rar file and place the file starting with BL in the BL tab and CP in the CP tab in Odin.
h_maharaj said:
I've read that the differing IMEI issue can be cause if you flashed firmware that contains a lower version modem than what you already had. You can try flashing the latest bootloader and modem for this device with Odin (download in this post). Extract the .rar file and place the file starting with BL in the BL tab and CP in the CP tab in Odin.
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I followed your suggestion and flashed but unfortunately this did not solve my network problem.
The CSC changed to Hong Kong because that's what was in the rom you flashed.
MarSal53 said:
I followed your suggestion and flashed but unfortunately this did not solve my network problem.
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Try flashing the latest firmware for Nordic region: https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=9354FAC415BF11E7963AFA163EE8F90B
audit13 said:
The CSC changed to Hong Kong because that's what was in the rom you flashed.
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What puzzles me is that this eBay Note before unrooting gave empty fields on Firmware's CSC Code and CSC Country. I'm here flashing the Nordic ROM back again.
h_maharaj said:
Try flashing the latest firmware for Nordic region: https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=9354FAC415BF11E7963AFA163EE8F90B
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Thank you for this, but again after flashing network problem stays. Well, it's midnight here in Helsinki, had to go to bed....
After flashing a stock ROM, are you able to try other sim cards in the phone?
Search result on tampered IMEI
Curious as I am I tested the IMEI displayed by dialing *#06# on three databases. One couldn't tell, two others told this phone were Ericson A3618s. Wow!
On the other hand, Phone INFO's General claims this Note 2 were White while in reality Titanium grey.
Have you made any further progress?
Is it possible that the imei on the battery label has been blacklisted which is why the motherboard was programmed with another imei?
Try entering both imei numbers here: https://www.mobileincanada.com/
audit13 said:
Have you made any further progress?
Is it possible that the imei on the battery label has been blacklisted which is why the motherboard was programmed with another imei?
Try entering both imei numbers here: https://www.mobileincanada.com/
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Thanks for caring about this problem still. The Canadian site looks more about unlocking. My previous post told about search result from http://www.imeipro.info/ stating the imei on label is clean. I just re-visited another database for second time http://www.imei.info and there I had to pay for Black list check which takes up to 48 hours.
BTW I have kept eye on eBay and wonder how Note 2s are flooding there... Although the seller won't accept returns I wrote request to return in hope eBay takes this as resolution... have to wait a couple of days before that process may start.
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
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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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Thanks:good:
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/
Hi,
I have updated my firmware of Note10+ 5g using ODIN and official latest rom. After handset reboot it is showing full singals but when i try to make call it says not registered on network. I tried to change Network setting by selecting operator manually and it instantly says Error while searching for networks. before update it was working completely fine. I dialled *#0011# and the service menu shows my network MCC and MNC also CellId and LAC. i dont know what to do. in SIM Card status in settings menu
Network: not available
Service State: Out of service
IMS Registration status: not registered
Signal Strength: -113dBm 0 asu
Voice Network Type: UMTS
Previous ROM Details:
AP:N976BXXU1BSLA
CP:N976BXXS1ASJA
CSC: N976BOBEIBSLA
Service Provider SW Ver.
SAOMC_SM-N976B_OBE_EVR_QQ_0004RFCM700VEFX EVR/EVR/BTU
Binary Status: Custom
Carrier ID: BTU
Current ROM Installed:
AP:N976BXXS6CTGA
CP:N976BXXS6CTGA
CSC:N976BOBE6CTGA
Service Provider SW Ver.
SAOMC_SM-N976B_OBE_EVR_QQ_0005RFCM700VEFX EVR/EVR/BTU
Binary Status: Samsung Official
Carrier ID: BTU
Kindly help me out.
IMEI Certificate Error
mohsin1122 said:
Hi,
I have updated my firmware of Note10+ 5g using ODIN and official latest rom. After handset reboot it is showing full singals but when i try to make call it says not registered on network. I tried to change Network setting by selecting operator manually and it instantly says Error while searching for networks. before update it was working completely fine. I dialled *#0011# and the service menu shows my network MCC and MNC also CellId and LAC. i dont know what to do. in SIM Card status in settings menu
Network: not available
Service State: Out of service
IMS Registration status: not registered
Signal Strength: -113dBm 0 asu
Voice Network Type: UMTS
Previous ROM Details:
AP:N976BXXU1BSLA
CP:N976BXXS1ASJA
CSC: N976BOBEIBSLA
Service Provider SW Ver.
SAOMC_SM-N976B_OBE_EVR_QQ_0004RFCM700VEFX EVR/EVR/BTU
Binary Status: Custom
Carrier ID: BTU
Current ROM Installed:
AP:N976BXXS6CTGA
CP:N976BXXS6CTGA
CSC:N976BOBE6CTGA
Service Provider SW Ver.
SAOMC_SM-N976B_OBE_EVR_QQ_0005RFCM700VEFX EVR/EVR/BTU
Binary Status: Samsung Official
Carrier ID: BTU
Kindly help me out.
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So 1 thing that i forgot mentioned is that the IMEI of my device is tampered. Once i have updated it to latest the Certificate of previous Tampered IMEI is removed and now the firmware is not accepting this IMEI. *#0011# service menu shows IMEI Status: NG (not good). Currently there is no solution available for this problem.
mohsin1122 said:
So 1 thing that i forgot mentioned is that the IMEI of my device is tampered. Once i have updated it to latest the Certificate of previous Tampered IMEI is removed and now the firmware is not accepting this IMEI. *#0011# service menu shows IMEI Status: NG (not good). Currently there is no solution available for this problem.
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Not gonna find any help on here. Imei tampering is illegal in most countries and signs you either didn't pay the device off. Or stole it. So yea no help here
Tampering imei always indicates stolen or unpaid in full devices, you should feel embarrased about this, please get your devices as decent people do, BUY IT LEGALLY
yep without a valid IMEI the phone can't work, meaning as said above the phone is likely dodgy as that is the only reason to change the IMEI to try to bypass network bans and such. also as stated it is illegal in most places so finding help wont come easily and definitely won't come on legitimate sites.
i have same problem at s10+ but I can see my IMEI, is not 00000000. can anyone help me?
Gabriel418 said:
i have same problem at s10+ but I can see my IMEI, is not 00000000. can anyone help me?
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Have you tried flashing the latest firmware in Odin a lot of zeroed imeis come from baseband mismatch
I have The correct IMEI. But IT say "not registered on network"
Gabriel418 said:
I have The correct IMEI. But IT say "not registered on network"
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Is the device black listed
unfortunately yes... what can I do ?
Gabriel418 said:
I have The correct IMEI. But IT say "not registered on network"
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Same problem here I am searching the solution from 1month..
My imei is OK, device is white listed everything is OK but unable to make calls ,
It detects the sim & its name but while calling says "not registered on the network ". This problem occurs after flashing the rom...
Malik Sayriii said:
Same problem here I am searching the solution from 1month..
My imei is OK, device is white listed everything is OK but unable to make calls ,
It detects the sim & its name but while calling says "not registered on the network ". This problem occurs after flashing the rom...
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if not blacklisted or tempered it's either a wrong baseband bynary or maybe a currupted EFS
Check this thread out :
[Fixed] Repair IMEI and fix deleted EFS folder for Note10+ N975F
Hi bros First of all I am not a developer, the EFS folder of my Note10+ was deleted by mistake and I lost my IMEI numbers, after a lot of concern, researches and tests I fixed my Note10+ and I want to share my very hard and bad experience maybe...
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Same process.
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
LR7875 said:
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?
LR7875 said:
So skipping each part just give an error concerning the next part?
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Yeah
thepredictor said:
Yeah
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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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LR7875 said:
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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spamtrash said:
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.