Hi,
seems like I've just noticed this issue, even if my last flashing (no, I didn't use that Odin option to clear efs) has been done 7 months ago.
The (italian) guide I have read when I bought the Spica back in June didn't mention ANYTHING regarding backing up the efs folder.
My IMEI is 00000000000000, but I can succesfully make and receive calls, sms, and use HSDPA data (Postemobile, a virtual operator working on Vodafone network).
My efs folder contains only a nv_data file.
My doubts are:
-If my IMEI is blank, why I haven't any problem at all?
-If I flash with ODIN a stock 2.1 firmware, can I recover the issue?
-I asked a friend a good nv_data file from an eastern Europe Spica, in an extreme case may I overwrite my nv_data file?
-Any hints regarding the policy of the US carriers if the IMEI is blank? It would be a problem if I couldn't connect to the mobile network. Last time ATT and T-Mobile worked well, but that was before the last ROM flashing, so I don't know...
thanks
Your nv_data file did get corrupted or deleted. This could happen if you ticked the option "Debug Only" -> "Phone EFS Clear" option in Odin.
When the file is broken or missing a new file is created at startup which does not contain IMEI data. Look if you have a nv_data.bak file in your efs folder. You can rename it and look if it fixes the fault. If there is no such file then you have a problem. This can't be fixed easily.
You can go to a professional unlock shop nearby and get a emei repair.
Ore you can contact this guy and get a fix for 20$:
h t t p://forum.samdroid.net/f28/complete-imei-restore-how-1817/
PS: The missing imei will not cause problems with the phone. The complete phone will work without a problem.
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Galaxy Tab (P1000) with IMEI corrupt i dont have EFS backup as well
whats the best possible way to get original imei back?
Forget to add my EFS folder is completly empty no files in there atall
wbr
ok i have downloaded SUPERUSER from market place which can show me FILES inside EFS FOLDER what now?
anyone?
anyone can please post me fresh working BACKUP of EFS folder for GALAXY TAB
please
sorry, each efs is unique to each tab. basically your stuck with that strange imei but it should work without any problem and also the tab should unlocked now
In india the corrupt IMEI is blacklisted in every network so it cant register
i know each EFS is unique but i have seen no other way yet to fix IMEI back to original one in case you dont have a backup i really wanna do some experiments with some working EFS backup
Maybe it will result into solution please PM me the backup link if you feel uncomfortable in posting here please
If you don't have a backup you're screwed. In addition to each EFS being unique the IMEI is actually encrypted as well. Unfortunately I don't think anyone is going to be sending you their IMEI.
I have recently searched for solutions in the S3 forum specific for my problem.
For some stupid reason I deleted my efs folder through recovery now i am unable to send texts and make phone calls. Going into the mobile network settings i can't register on the network. Now I don't have a back up of an efs folder with the files that it contained. So i am wondering if anyone knows of a way to make an imei file and a way to flash this into my efs folder so i can register back onto the network?
When i type *#06# it shows my imei so there must be another file(s) responsible for my phone being able to register on the network!!
Service centre is your only option without an efs backup.
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I'm selling a note 3 on ebay but I'm scared about my phone efs folder.
Let's suppose the buyer has another note 3 and he damaged his efs folder and now he has no network..
Could he buy my phone and take my phone's efs folder backup and and restore his phone network problem?
I ask you this because after he repairs his phone he could resend me my phone not working..
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mouse100 said:
I'm selling a note 3 on ebay but I'm scared about my phone efs folder.
Let's suppose the buyer has another note 3 and he damaged his efs folder and now he has no network..
Could he buy my phone and take my phone's efs folder backup and and restore his phone network problem?
I ask you this because after he repairs his phone he could resend me my phone not working..
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EFS folders and IMEI numbers are specific to individual phones, it cannot be used to other phones as far as I know.
No one can use your phones Efs folder backup to restore his phone network problem.
Thank you very much!!
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mouse100 said:
I'm selling a note 3 on ebay but I'm scared about my phone efs folder.
Let's suppose the buyer has another note 3 and he damaged his efs folder and now he has no network..
Could he buy my phone and take my phone's efs folder backup and and restore his phone network problem?
I ask you this because after he repairs his phone he could resend me my phone not working..
Samsung SM-P9005 - Tapatalk
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I'm not sure if the buyer can use your efs backup to restore imei on his phone (I doubt that he can).
However even if he can do that, this will NOT affect your phone's imei and will NOT make your phone not working.
Hi, everybody. A friend of mine is stuck with no wifi, so no mac address registered and no imei.
I need somone to check for if the file containing this info is nv_data.bin or .nv_data or anything like this because I can't any file close to this one. I found a method to restore from nothing but I need I think a file called nv.qcn. And I could manualy editing the file to add my own imei and mac address.
Can someone help me?
Nobody has qcn backup? Pleeeease!
You need to be careful with files like those. Have you tried a factory reset? Using MifFlash doesn't wipe data, if that's what you're worried about. It will probably be a good idea to backup to PC or microSD card, though.
After resetting and still no IMEI, I'll suggest this guide. It helped me restore mine when it accidentally got wiped a while back.
Hi all,
I've been using this forum for years and years, always finding solutions to my rooting, rom or whatever problems but I'm getting to the bottom of it with this new one.
Here is the situation :
- I tried to install a ROM, it crashed, got my EFS partition delete.
- I didn't have any backup (I know, I know, I screwed up)
- I asked a friend with the same phone to send me a TWRP backup of his phone
- Now, I have a working S8, but with no IMEI
I still have my IMEI number from my phone that I would like to inject into the EFS partition. Is there a way to do that ? I don't want to change IMEI, I only want to reinstall mine. I'm trying to find IMEI tools to do that, but in a legal way (I know it's illegal to talk about IMEI change here). Or maybe an idea would be to generate efs.img files ?
If anyone has a good idea, I'll take it !
Thanks
PonyoDC said:
Hi all,
I've been using this forum for years and years, always finding solutions to my rooting, rom or whatever problems but I'm getting to the bottom of it with this new one.
Here is the situation :
- I tried to install a ROM, it crashed, got my EFS partition delete.
- I didn't have any backup (I know, I know, I screwed up)
- I asked a friend with the same phone to send me a TWRP backup of his phone
- Now, I have a working S8, but with no IMEI
I still have my IMEI number from my phone that I would like to inject into the EFS partition. Is there a way to do that ? I don't want to change IMEI, I only want to reinstall mine. I'm trying to find IMEI tools to do that, but in a legal way (I know it's illegal to talk about IMEI change here). Or maybe an idea would be to generate efs.img files ?
If anyone has a good idea, I'll take it !
Thanks
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You can't. Imei is cert protected. It has to be wrote to the device with a new cert file. Paid service my friend only way. Try flashing your stock firmware with proper baseband and such. Btw imei isn't in the efs like it used to be. That's about all of the help you will find here on it
Hi !
That's what I was afraid of, bu thank you for your answer !
Got some help from @BIOKNOX
It sounds sketchy but it works ! Thanks to you !
PonyoDC said:
Got some help from @BIOKNOX
It sounds sketchy but it works ! Thanks to you !
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Share? I have a friend on a different phone that needs ideas. PM me if you wish. Thanks!
Hi.
I'm in same case. I losted my phone IMEIs and i'm unable to use my g960F DS.
My 2 IMEIs show only zeros. And restore efs didn't worked for me.
I wrote phone's IMEIs on paper in case with ID too.
I try secerals ways but no success.
I will be good to share the process to have success.
Thx a lot
PonyoDC said:
Got some help from @BIOKNOX
It sounds sketchy but it works ! Thanks to you !
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Is there a link to the solution?
Ok so the @BIOKNOX account has been removed. Thanks for nothing, industry!
Can we have a solution to the technical problem, please? (No need to state that looking for official service was a hopeless adventure.)
How can the Problem
"IMEI zeroed out on screen. Original IMEI available on package"
be solved, please?
Official answers welcome. PM welcome.