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Need help from i5800 users - finding the way restoring IMEI

Dear all user i580x that rooted pls help post your mount result as a picture
$su
#mount
here is mine which lost IMEI, and i can't see the /efs mounted anymore
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"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
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And it'll be greatfull if you guys can even share me your origin /efs folder (without nv_data.bin offcourse). Mr. Qbanin @ samdroid.net can help us for the nv_data.bin fixed, but only copy this file can't revise G3s IMEI...
Pls help and we can find out the 100% method for restore IMEI @ our phone in the future. so we can do the flashing freely without worry losing our precious IMEI anymore.
Many Thanks and Best Regards

From a thread about the Galaxy S it seems that the IMEI is stored in encrypted form in a file called nv_data.bin. I suggest that in future anyone who flashes keeps a back up of that particular file just in case.
I can't suggest a fix for you if you don't have an uncorrupted backup of it, but maybe reading this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=771158&page=11 could help? (it seems to suggest deleting the file might cause it to be regenerated, but I'd be careful with that!)
Confirmation of this by someone who has a spare/free one Galaxy 3 would be handy, but I dunno if we have anyone around who does. (Ideally we'd test the effects of deleting nv_data.bin, corrupting it with random data and the effects of restoring the file)

AHHHH! Just thought as I posted this (sorry for DP but it deserves it) - Your nv_data.bin file is stored on /efs. In principle you should be able to remount this partition and fix everything... I have no USB cable to hand, but when I do I'll give you its /dev/block/stXXX designation.

ElliotJH said:
AHHHH! Just thought as I posted this (sorry for DP but it deserves it) - Your nv_data.bin file is stored on /efs. In principle you should be able to remount this partition and fix everything... I have no USB cable to hand, but when I do I'll give you its /dev/block/stXXX designation.
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Thanks. i'll wait for your information.
TIA

Need origin /efs content and stl4, bml4 partitions image
Dear all rooted i580x user!
Pls kindly help compare your "good" /efs folder... maybe mine missing something???? due to one time Erase Phone EFS using Odin Debug Options.
Mine /efs now as below:
Code:
/efs/nv_data.bin
/efs/imei/.nvmac.info
/efs/.files/.dm33 (empty folder)
/efs/.files/.dx1 (empty folder)
/efs/.files/.mp301 (empty folder)
And if you can do adb shell, it'll be very kind of you by sharing your good backup stl4 and bml4 - for research purpose (those partitions did not content any of yours personal data - so PLS HELP!!!). Pls do the backup partions as below and share your img here if possible.
Code:
$su
#cat /dev/block/stl4 > /sdcard/efs_dev-block-stl4.img
#cat /dev/block/bml4 > /sdcard/efs_dev-block-bml4.img
TIA and Best Regards

Hi
I lost my IMEI too but I have a back up of my /efs folder.
So if you still need the files just tell me.
My story is ...
The phone was locked to SFR France, I tried a lot of instructions but nothing worked for me.
Finally I found one who said change the files in the /efs folder to jpc, here it is:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7930170&postcount=7
what I got:
1. the phone is unlocked now and working (call, sms, ...).
2. I lost my IMEI, its now all zeros like 00000000!
what I have in my /efs folder now:
.files (folder)
imei (folder)
root (folder)
batt_cal
nv_data.bin
nv_data.jpc
nv_data.jpc.md5
specs:
GT-I5800 Galaxy Teos
Android 2.1 Update 1
I5800XXJG3
Protuct Code: GT-I5800DKASFR

/efs is located on /dev/block/st14 it should be configured the same as /data

I lost my IMEI too
I lost my IMEI too. If you get any methods of recovering it, please let me know too.

divzzen said:
I lost my IMEI too. If you get any methods of recovering it, please let me know too.
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Please describe how you lost your IMEI, so that others don't do this way.

I am working on the very same problem and willing to help.
But for this, I need original nv_data.bin files.
Of course (just like ANY "remote" unlocking, NOT only the imei-based code) this involves sending your data (IMEI) to me.
Well, I am a member for a while, and thus may have earned a degree of reputation.
Anyone willing to help (NOTE: you need to HAVE IMEI..) please drop me a pm.

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UPDATE:
forget all that.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11328766#post11328766
check here

[Q] Bricked Phone

I bricked the phone.Anyway, how i did?
1) I flashed B526
2) i edited cust.img but even they are same size, i couldn't copy new to /.cust_backup folder.So i deleted the original one.
3) i thought, i should give a try to Aurora 4.03 from dzo
4) I got into recovery, wiped data, wiped cache, wiped dalvik cache etc.
5) I couldn't install it, anyway then i thought i have to flash B526 again
6) But it stopped around %50 and it said "update failed" but i started the phone, 2 times.
7) With root explorer, i got into /.cust_backup folder but there was only amss.mbn, cust.img with higer size, emmcboot.mbn and boot.img but there wasn't any sign of recovery.img
8) I tried to copy 5.5.0.4 recovery file but there wasn't enough space for it so i deleted cust.img again but after i deleted it, "there isn't enough space" said root explorer nothing changed
9) i deleted amss.mbn, managed to copy recovery.img
10) Restarted phone but then i realized i can't get into recovery mode or start phone normally.
11) Because Huawei blocked bootloader mode, now i have a bricked phone.I tried 5 or 6 times flashing stock rom but update failed again and again
12) Packed up the phone, will send technical support tonight.
- I tried flashing without battery
- I tried mounting with ubuntu
Nothing changed
Any ideas?

Already sent.Thanks, who helped me and who wanna help but couldn't do it

Hi
Space is not enough to flash any ROMs;
Bootloader is locked,you could not edit that sector.
So is there a special ROM that is very small and allows to edit the bootloader?
Here is the MINI ROM: (thread is from anzhi,only copy the download url.)
115,com/file/clyzgmw1
(replace " , " by ". ")
Click the "电信下载“ right besides the red link"VIP ...."
Flash it than edit the bootloader~
NOTICE: I format the whole sector ,and the file including IMEI was missing
'Cause I don't know how to edit recovery or other system files like .mbn,
so just delete the abnormal big file and you would be able to flash any ROM s

shuiyunxingzuo said:
Hi
Space is not enough to flash any ROMs;
Bootloader is locked,you could not edit that sector.
So is there a special ROM that is very small and allows to edit the bootloader?
Here is the MINI ROM: (thread is from anzhi,only copy the download url.)
115,com/file/clyzgmw1
(replace " , " by ". ")
Click the "电信下载“ right besides the red link"VIP ...."
Flash it than edit the bootloader~
NOTICE: I format the whole sector ,and the file including IMEI was missing
'Cause I don't know how to edit recovery or other system files like .mbn,
so just delete the abnormal big file and you would be able to flash any ROM s
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Hi, Thank you for this, gonna try it now
Hope it works.
*EDIT: I'm having a problem downloading this file. It is extremely slow to download and once downloaded it is corrupt. I've tried 3 times now. Any chance anyone who has downloaded could upload it to a European or US host?
Thanks in advance.

shuiyunxingzuo said:
Hi
Space is not enough to flash any ROMs;
Bootloader is locked,you could not edit that sector.
So is there a special ROM that is very small and allows to edit the bootloader?
Here is the MINI ROM: (thread is from anzhi,only copy the download url.)
115,com/file/clyzgmw1
(replace " , " by ". ")
Click the "电信下载“ right besides the red link"VIP ...."
Flash it than edit the bootloader~
NOTICE: I format the whole sector ,and the file including IMEI was missing
'Cause I don't know how to edit recovery or other system files like .mbn,
so just delete the abnormal big file and you would be able to flash any ROM s
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Where were you 3 days ago I have already sent my phone to technical service
xmsnx said:
Hi, Thank you for this, gonna try it now
Hope it works.
*EDIT: I'm having a problem downloading this file. It is extremely slow to download and once downloaded it is corrupt. I've tried 3 times now. Any chance anyone who has downloaded could upload it to a European or US host?
Thanks in advance.
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Here but i think it is for cwm

Thanks, it needs unzipping. In there is a UPDATE.APP file

xmsnx said:
Thanks, it needs unzipping. In there is a UPDATE.APP file
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What?
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Tmp341 said:
What?
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Woohoo, after having a brick on my desk for about 6 weeks, I've finally got my phone up and running again. Even the IMEI didn't mess up
Instructions

xmsnx said:
Woohoo, after having a brick on my desk for about 6 weeks, I've finally got my phone up and running again. Even the IMEI didn't mess up
Instructions
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You couldn't reach bootloader before, could you?

No I couldn't.
Sent from my Galaxy far, far away!

I looked technical service's web site and it shows that my phone is within the warranty I hope it won't change
Update : They say, my phone's motherboard is going to change. They are waiting for it

[Q] Possible Write Protection Situation? Can't Install Nothing.. Need Help!

My friend just gave me a Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 and he told me that it has a problem and may I can fix.
I've tried everything I know but there is no any progress so far.
Here is the problem;
1. Device is not booting. Hanging out at the first logo (Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505)..
2. I thought it's a simple problem.. I can make factory reset and it may work.
3. I entered recovery and I've seen this;
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
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"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
4. The problem seems big than I thought. I thought maybe it may work if I put original firmware. Downloaded from sammobile and nothing changed. Then I decided to install a recovery.
5. I choose TWRP and installed it with these settings. Result on computer;
Result on Phone;
6. And tried to enter recovery, result was successful !!
7. Then Enter 'Advanced' > 'Terminal Command'
8. I just checked 'whoami' on terminal;
9. I can delete everything if I'm root right? So let's try.. 'ls' and get list..
10. Let's delete etc and efs folders. I have the power!
11. Let's reboot device, enter recovery again.. and let's see if I'm successfully deleted directories;
As you can see, device is always saying that Failed to mount /efs (no such file or directory) and more. I can only install recovery. And I can't delete or change anything else. Neither I can't install new firmware.
Do you have any idea? What is this? I want to fix this stupid situation.
I just tried to explain the situation with photos. Hope it wasn't boring.
Thank you for reading.

Have you tried with Kies?
Or maybe trying to flash a custom ROM?
Did you ask if he did something to cause this?
Edit: I once had an SD card which was broken. I could create/copy and delete stuff but as soon as I removed the SD from any device it was connected to, everything was back to it's previous state (deleted files were back and copied stuff was gone). I tried formatting but same thing happened.
Maybe something is wrong with the internal storage.
Try to convert to another file system format.

GDReaper said:
Have you tried with Kies?
Or maybe trying to flash a custom ROM?
Did you ask if he did something to cause this?
Edit: I once had an SD card which was broken. I could create/copy and delete stuff but as soon as I removed the SD from any device it was connected to, everything was back to it's previous state (deleted files were back and copied stuff was gone). I tried formatting but same thing happened.
Maybe something is wrong with the internal storage.
Try to convert to another file system format.
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I've tried with Kies 2.6 and Kies 3..
Kies 3 says 'unsupported device'
Kies 2.6 just waiting waiting and nothing..
I couldn't put any files to internal storage.. Also it doesn't recognize any sd card.
I don't know how to change the file system?

I mean to ext4 or f2fs, or whatever.
I don't know how to do it either. I never had the need to do it. I don't even know if you can in this situation, but you could try. There should be several guides on the internet on how to do it. Just google it.
Does a pc recognize the phone? Have you tried pushing something to it via adb?

GDReaper said:
I mean to ext4 or f2fs, or whatever.
I don't know how to do it either. I never had the need to do it. I don't even know if you can in this situation, but you could try. There should be several guides on the internet on how to do it. Just google it.
Does a pc recognize the phone? Have you tried pushing something to it via adb?
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Sure it's recognize.. I'm able to install recovery with Odin.
But when you did turn-off and turn-on, everything is reversing.. Like never installed.

So it's basically exactly like the issue that I described about my broken SD card.
I think it may be an internal storage problem. Maybe it's broken. I don't see why or how something would trigger a write protection.

GDReaper said:
So it's basically exactly like the issue that I described about my broken SD card.
I think it may be an internal storage problem. Maybe it's broken. I don't see why or how something would trigger a write protection.
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I really don't know what to do.. I just wrote it because maybe someone had same issue and know the solution..

yahyakoc said:
I really don't know what to do.. I just wrote it because maybe someone had same issue and know the solution..
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If the internal storage is dead then I don't think there is much you can do. You could try taking it to specialized service

Need stock firmware for Sharp Aquos M1 (FS8001)

my Sharp Aquos M1 (FS8001) is not opening as some handy travel software is install , i want to root and change its firmware ...
need help.
can anyone provide me stock firmware, rom
even i cannot on usb debugging
pls help

Do you know the IMEI/barcode number of the phone? It's normally 10 digits beginning with a 3. I can use it to find the firmware for you.

superscooby said:
Do you know the IMEI/barcode number of the phone? It's normally 10 digits beginning with a 3. I can use it to find the firmware for you.
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imei 3561120715589457
s/n - MS1GLMA720701854

the phone is a sharp m1 fs8001
i have the same problem... any one can help me find a stock room ? thanks .

hello
i found this site :
http://guideroot.net/sharp-m1-download-the-firmware-android-8-0-o/#lollipop
i downloaded all firmware from this site, but i get error when writing each of them.
maybe others will be more lucky !

same problem handy travel software handy locked ?

Sharp fs8001
My Sharp Aquos M1 (FS8001) is not opening as some handy travel software is installed
need help.
Please I need your help

How many of these phones do you have?
The company has collapsed and there are lots of these phones out there now.
I have the ROM + flashing tool used by the Handy company to flash back to Android.
Proof:
{
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"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Not sure if I should upload the ROM for free.

HandyPhone said:
How many of these phones do you have?
The company has collapsed and there are lots of these phones out there now.
I have the ROM + flashing tool used by the Handy company to flash back to Android.
Proof:
Not sure if I should upload the ROM for free.
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I have one, could you please help me?

SOLVED.
Here's the ROM and flashing tool I used: mega.nz/#F!bWBnhYQb!BjHVHTxJRYwYMCB8id7M7w
This is the instructions I followed: androidmtk.com/flash-stock-rom-using-smart-phone-flash-tool
I got android up and running fine, however the IMEI's are missing when and it does not connect to network when I put in a sim.
At the bottom of the previous guide it says there is another guide to load the IMEI's on. Here's the link to that guide: androidmtk.com/use-sn-write-tool
I got stuck on Step 9 as I don't have the AP and MD files. I tried a bunch of files I could find through Google but nothing gave me the pass.
So I found an alternative way to get the IMEI by extracting the MD file from this guide: Youtube.com/watch?v=N6i7Zln1rCE and then loading it through Maui META (this guide forum.hovatek.com/thread-12328.html
Now the IMEI is there and I have signal but mobile data does not work.
I hope this helps you. Please let me know if it works for you or if you found any other way to get it working completely. I need some help getting the mobile data working myself so any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Actually the problem was my simcard wasn't detecting the network properly so I just had to manually input the APN.
Here is the file I used with Maui META (with this guide forum.hovatek.com/thread-12328.html) to load the IMEIs onto the phone: mega.nz/#!eGwiiCQB!ZqHYbc8Y11R6HVa87Wr1k-dOeYk2I10U9MDIzGRchF0
still having a nvram warning: err = 0x10 error on the wifi but seems to work fine!
Enjoy

HandyPhone said:
SOLVED.
Here's the ROM and flashing tool I used: mega.nz/#F!bWBnhYQb!BjHVHTxJRYwYMCB8id7M7w
This is the instructions I followed: androidmtk.com/flash-stock-rom-using-smart-phone-flash-tool
I got android up and running fine, however the IMEI's are missing when and it does not connect to network when I put in a sim.
At the bottom of the previous guide it says there is another guide to load the IMEI's on. Here's the link to that guide: androidmtk.com/use-sn-write-tool
I got stuck on Step 9 as I don't have the AP and MD files. I tried a bunch of files I could find through Google but nothing gave me the pass.
So I found an alternative way to get the IMEI by extracting the MD file from this guide: Youtube.com/watch?v=N6i7Zln1rCE and then loading it through Maui META (this guide forum.hovatek.com/thread-12328.html
Now the IMEI is there and I have signal but mobile data does not work.
I hope this helps you. Please let me know if it works for you or if you found any other way to get it working completely. I need some help getting the mobile data working myself so any tips would be greatly appreciated.
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Oh, previous I encountered a problem of "PMT changed for the ROM, it must be downloaded". But it is easily to fix, just click the "Format" tab, and format it, the problem will be fixed.
And the problem of invalid IMEI, after I put new SIM card into the phone, the problem will be fixed. Thank you very much for you help!

how much does it cost for 1 phone? [email protected]

Gimana cara pasang twrp di sharp m1, mohon pencerahannya master

Lumia 520 cannot flash partition

Hello there !
I have an issue where I want to go back to Windows from fastboot as explained in this post :https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...nt/restore-windows-phone-8-installed-t3608223 .
I have my TZ.bin and other necessary files, but when trying to flash them with the command "fastboot flash partition TZ.bin", I get this error message:
{
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Is there someone here smarter than me who knows how to solve that ?

First, it's TZ.img don't use .bin
Second, if you want to flash, for example, TZ partition use this:
fastboot flash TZ dump\TZ.img
You have to replace partition with the partition name (in this case TZ).

TBM 13 said:
First, it's TZ.img don't use .bin
Second, if you want to flash, for example, TZ partition use this:
fastboot flash TZ dump\TZ.img
You have to replace partition with the partition name (in this case TZ).
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Hey ! Thanks for the answer !
I manager to get past the error.
However, I don't think I have access to the .img files as my backup seems corrupted.
I've red that some users were able to go back to a thor2 working state with the .ffu, but I'm pretty confused about how...

r0mDU19 said:
Hey ! Thanks for the answer !
I manager to get past the error.
However, I don't think I have access to the .img files as my backup seems corrupted.
I've red that some users were able to go back to a thor2 working state with the .ffu, but I'm pretty confused about how...
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I don't remember how to do it, but i did it like a year ago and it broke some things like Bluetooth (and i think that SIM Card too). That's why it's recommended to use your phone backup.
Why do you think that your backup is corrupted?

TBM 13 said:
I don't remember how to do it, but i did it like a year ago and it broke some things like Bluetooth (and i think that SIM Card too). That's why it's recommended to use your phone backup.
Why do you think that your backup is corrupted?
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My file is only about 2Gb large instead of the 8Gb it should be, and imgman64 does not manage to extract anything from it.
That's why I downloaded the .ffu and extracted teh different partition files, but in a .bin format.
If you remember how you did it I'd be interested (I don't really mind about Bluetooth or calls) !

r0mDU19 said:
My file is only about 2Gb large instead of the 8Gb it should be, and imgman64 does not manage to extract anything from it.
That's why I downloaded the .ffu and extracted teh different partition files, but in a .bin format.
If you remember how you did it I'd be interested (I don't really mind about Bluetooth or calls) !
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Sorry, but i don't remember.

TBM 13 said:
Sorry, but i don't remember.
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No problem, thanks again for the advices ! :good:

Weirdly enough, my problem came back.
That prevents me from flashing anything at all.

r0mDU19 said:
Weirdly enough, my problem came back.
That prevents me from flashing anything at all.
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Same problem than today, replace partition with the partition name (TZ in this case).