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Help: Unknown IMEI, IMEI SV, baseband version. N-9005 LTE

I have decided to root my N9005 2 days ago. So this is what i've done:
I was on version 5.0, I downgraded it to 4.4
i flashed Stock official ROM with a version of 4.4 using odin.
After that, my phone stop at Samsung logo. I then removed the battery and hold volume -, home, and power button.
I Flashed the CF-root. I tripped my knox 0x1 and i don't care since my warranty is due. Then i flash a recovery soon after i flashed a custom ROM.
After so, i checked my "about device => Status"
I found unknown IMEI and unknown IMEI SV", also i notice that i have unknown baseband version.
I then power off my phone, boot into recovery, and wipe cache partition and did full wipe.
I reboot to "Download" (The recovery ask me to install root, i chose "no")
Then i flash again the 4.4 official version.
Waited till it boot. After boot was completed, i immediately Checked my IMEI, and found out, it was still unknown.
My question is How to get back my IMEI, IMEI SV, Baseband version?
Thank you!

whymewho007 said:
I have decided to root my N9005 2 days ago. So this is what i've done:
I was on version 5.0, I downgraded it to 4.2
i flashed Stock official ROM with a version of 4.2 using odin.
After that, my phone stop at Samsung logo. I then removed the battery and hold volume -, home, and power button.
I Flashed the CF-root. I tripped my knox 0x1 and i don't care since my warranty is due. Then i flash a recovery soon after i flashed a custom ROM.
After so, i checked my "about device => Status"
I found unknown IMEI and unknown IMEI SV", also i notice that i have unknown baseband version.
I then power off my phone, boot into recovery, and wipe cache partition and did full wipe.
I reboot to "Download" (The recovery ask me to install root, i chose "no")
Then i flash again the 4.2 official version.
Waited till it boot. After boot was completed, i immediately Checked my IMEI, and found out, it was still unknown.
My question is How to get back my IMEI, IMEI SV, Baseband version?
Thank you!
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1. Why you downgraded your device to root it?
2. Why you didn't create a backup of your IMEI before make a downgrade that is risky for your device?
3. Flash the latest stock ROM via ODIN with .PIT file and clicking the Re-partition box. This method doesn't work maybe, but you don't have so much choices. Try it and if works, you will recover your real IMEI. You will have a beaty paperweight if not.

Joku1981 said:
1. Why you downgraded your device to root it?
2. Why you didn't create a backup of your IMEI before make a downgrade that is risky for your device?
3. Flash the latest stock ROM via ODIN with .PIT file and clicking the Re-partition box. This method doesn't work maybe, but you don't have so much choices. Try it and if works, you will recover your real IMEI. You will have a beaty paperweight if not.
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i downgraded because i can't see note 3 being rooted on version 5.0, therefore i follow this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/development/root-guide-note-3-lte-sm-n9005-lollipop-t3093183
I follow the part 1 procedure and yes i was able to downgrade from 5.0 - 4.4 version.
After im done with the downgrade, i checked this CF-auto-root guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2466423
I notice in the download area this "
SM-N9005 (International Qualcomm): CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.zip
(only works on 4.4 bootloaders, if you're still on 4.3 use the old version which you can find here: http://d-h.st/J32)
Also the reason why i downgraded my version.
I was not able to back up my IMEI since i don't know that it will be wipe out after installing custom rom. I was not able to find a guide that i should back up my IMEI before flashing custom roms. Also i anticipate
that it would not be wipe out. Like on HTC Sensation, flashing custom roms does not give unknown IMEI, if ever it happens, i have no idea since i was not able to experience it on my part rooting a Sensation.
I already fix my IMEI number.
-I am here in Philippines, so what i'ved downloaded was Philippine Official Firmware ROM 4.4. Then i realize that my phone came from Singapore, Therefore i downloaded a Singapore Official Firmware ROM 4.4.
-I go into recovery, wipe cache, format and full wipe.
-I was going to boot on download mode. Whenever exiting the recovery coming from full wipe, it tells me that "NO ROOT" was found, Install SU or NO. I chose "NO".
-Then im on download mode, i use ODIN, Flash my Singapore Official Firmware ROM.
-After 5-10 minutes, my Note boot up, and noticed i already have signal bar, IMEI, IMEI SV and baseband.
I will now back up my IMEI number.

dm-verity verification failed

2 days ago i flashed twrp on my pure stock note 4, i did backup my rom including EFS using twrp and then flash kyubi rom with nameless kernel, it all went well. just now i wipe data ,system, cache on twrp and restore my backup stock rom and it went well too...and then i try to flash stock rom using odin so i can get back the stock recovery mode for OTA update when MM releases.. the flashing was a sucess and phone booted but my data inside werent wipe.
so i went to recovery mode and saw this dm-verity verification failed on the bottom i proceed to wipe data and reboot my phone, its all working now no problems except i cant reset my phone with the setting inside it will just bring me to recovey mode and stay there with that message.
now i did some research, some saying will bootloop and stuffs but mine is all ok no problem except i cant reset it inside the settings..
anyone can help me get rid of that message/problem?

If you format everything in advance format in twrp and then flash stock firmware this message will go away.

got the same problem. Then I went to a local store. They helped me. Here are steps
1. Pull out your battery, check your serial number (S/N:....)
2. Download smart switch, enter emergency software recovery..... Enter your serial number
3. Turn off your phone. Enter download mode or sth ( I don't remember it clearly. just power + vol down or up. just try it)
4. Smart switch will recognize your phone. Choose a firmware to download. then wait
5. Enjoy stock firmware

Use kies3 reinstall drivers, then use emergency recovery in kies to reinstall your current firmware or opt to update to latest or most recent release or version then follow kies instructions
rooted s5 smg900r4

Hello everyone
I have found a way to fix dm-verity and DRK issues and it works like official, meaning no errors in stock recovery and OTA works with Official firmware, the problem is related to corrupted/deleted 3 files on /efs partition. I have tested it on SM-N910C so I guess it works on other Exynos variants, perhaps even on snapdragon if the partition layout is similar? Kies won't restore DRK or dm-verity check because it doesn't write to EFS. I can fix yours if someone is interested via Team Viewer, you will need the following:
1. PM contact me for Skype ID
2. Stock rom, rooted (any root method)
3. Adb debugging enabled and drivers installed (Kies or SmartSwitch)
After repair you can enter your stock recovery and confirm there is no DRK/dm-verity red letters error.
Regards,
magix01

please guide us the proceedure here .. i have a phone with same problem & i have to update it to MM ...

dork997 said:
If you format everything in advance format in twrp and then flash stock firmware this message will go away.
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Mine still says fail. but it also says "need to check drk first" could anyone possibly help me im stuck.the phone loads up and everything. but when i try to root or anything or flash any other firmware than n910pvpu5dqi5 it fails about 4 seconds in to flashing on odin. ive downloaded every possible firmware specific to the SM-N910P but only one worked.
im a big noob with the note 4 this is my first luckily its not my daily phone yet. im very familiar with the note 3 n900t but im finding they are very different. any advice would be appreciated!

Sir, please reply
When i unlocked my bootloader on my redmi phone this warning comes, but after clicking power button it will successfully boot to system but i m confused did i flash any rom in it, is it safe or not

Manish_k said:
Sir, please reply
When i unlocked my bootloader on my redmi phone this warning comes, but after clicking power button it will successfully boot to system but i m confused did i flash any rom in it, is it safe or not
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If you just unlocked your bootloader and thats it, your rom should still be the stock one.

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500) Major problem

Hello everyone. I used Albe95 N5+S6 Port rom for my GT-i9500 and it worked flawlessly. I had TWRP recovery. After a lot of using I thought to re-flash the rom and start using it new, so I reinstalled the Rom file on my external SD card and flashed the rom using TWRP recovery and it was a success, but then I noticed I accidentally backed up some things which I didn't wanted to I re-flashed the Rom again, but this time when I (in recovery mode) wiped the data, I chose "Advanced Wipe" or "Advanced Reset" (It was something like that I don't exactly remember. So after that I reflashed the rom and when I had to press "Reboot" a message appeared above saying "Looks like super user is not installed in your phone. Do you wish to install it?" I said Yes and the screen went blank. I tried to reboot but It didn't. I removed the battery and then put it back again and tried to get into recovvery but recovery seemed to be lost and I ended up in Samsung's own factory mode where we have options like reboot, flash using external sd card, flash using adb, enable cp logging and etc. I tried to flash back everything but nothing works. Tried Odin and tried flashing custom firmware but it fails. If I reboot Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-i9500 comes on screen and then it goes blank no boot animation or anything like that. Please help me, Your help will be highly appreciated

I used advanced wipe many times before, I'm pretty sure something else caused your dilema.
And most Odin fail messages are caused by the USB cable, PC USB ports (back ports are recommended) and Windows version.

So what should I do now?

If the problems are caused by the above mentioned, you should obviously try to change things up.

It appears that your phone is in soft-brick.
Also, you lost your TWRP.
Check your bootloader version and install the stock firmware via odin. (If you still fail in odin, As GDreaper pointed out, odin fail could cause by usb cable, port and windows version so you need to keep changing until it works)
Root the phone. Reinstall the TWRP.
Then flash the custom rom again. When you install the custom rom please follow the cooker (custom rom maker) instructions on wiping.

Thanks for your comment. I'm kind of a noob, how do I check bootloader version? and how will I know after checking my bootloader version which stock firmware to install?

Bootloader has nothing to do with it.
If you flash a stock firmware, the Bootloader will also be updated to whatever Bootloader the download firmware has.
The only situation where the Bootloader would matter is if you try to go from lollipop to kitkat, in which case it will fail.

Thank you. My device is back now.

I am glad to hear that your problem is solved.
When I was on kit-kat, I did not check my bootloader version and flash the stock firmware with older version of bootloader which tripped the knox counter on my i 9500. That was why I said to check the bootloader version before installing the stock firmware. You can use app like phone info to see the bootloader info. Then install the firmware with the same or newer bootloader.

I recomend to Update drivers, Windows, Bootloader install Samsung Kies and Install TWRP again, After stock

[Solved] Boot loop after installing rom

I tried to install the batman rom. I must have done something wrong, but now I cant reboot in to system, nor can I reboot into twrp. I tried installing twrp again and it fails when following the instructions. Now I only get a bootloop
I installed batman rom with defaults, It changed csc to german.
I have a sm-g950FD
Followed this guide:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTi3uBkpJic
Downloaded the bootloader QF7
flashed it via odin.
Was able to flash the twrp but cant boot into twrp
I followed this guide to completely reset my device:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y0ZZxcNVnE
and nothing
it continues to bootloop. Can anyone give me some insight?
Edit Downloaded this firmware:
SM-G950FD_1_20170920085414_7s78fc4emo_fac from http://updato.com
Flashing now lets see what happens...
Edit: Nothing worked. I think I am completely stuck Any suggestions?
I am not sure which firmware to flash? I dont know my pda version any way I can find out?
It is a sm-g950FD and when I first booted it the language was in spanish. Looks like there are very few sm-g950FD made for the spanish market. 3 guesses: Bolivia, Philippines, Brazil (I know they speak Portuguese). Does it matter which region I get the firmware from?
Installed the Bolivian G950FXXU1AQF7
Weird series of events, I was just about to give up, while handing it to the postdoc in my lab I pressed either power + Vol up or power + Vol down (I don't remember which one) and suddenly I see the little android with the spinning icon on a blue screen. Essentially a miracle WTF?

Same phone same issue for me. I had to get the original firmware from sammobile site and use Odin to flash the back to stock. No matter what with other ROMs I get bootloops.

Did you manage to solve the problem. I also followed the guide, odin pass, but the phone after reboot goes into bootloop again.

Might have Bricked S7 Edge SM-935FD. Need Help to recover

Hello guys
My phone is Galaxy S7 Edge Duos- SM935FD. I seem to have bricked the device.
Below are the actions I have performed.
1. Flashed TWRP using ODIN as described on https://www.the***********.com/root-samsung-galaxy-s7-edge/
2. Booted successfully into the OS. Found superuser app installed.
3. When I went to back to Flash ROM i erased multiple things such as internal storage/dalvik/cache/system after which device got stuck in bootloop. Showing NO OS.
4. I tried flasing Custom ROM Zip files through OTG. The process failed showing package corrupt and still stuck in bootloop.
I can enter recovery/download mode however cant seem to get the device booted. How can I get the device to work either Custom or stock ROM.
I will be going through some threads in the meantime, your guidance is very much appreciated.

Flash stock rom with Odin: This shouldnt be posted on Development Forum but rayher questions and Answers.
Find what your Stock Firmware for your phone is using Sammobile and flash stock then re do rooting and TWRP Process

zzThrain is right -- I wouldn't risk flashing custom ROMs at this stage, especially because many contain new bootloaders or other stuff that might make this even worse for you. Just pick up the relevant Samsung stock ROM file (from, for example, SamMobile) and see if it boots normally again. Once it does, re-do the process *after checking all MD5s of the files you used* -- I, too, have had it happen before that a download went corrupted and I flashed it. If all is well, get into Download Mode and let Odin rip.

rixon.d9 said:
Hello guys
My phone is Galaxy S7 Edge Duos- SM935FD. I seem to have bricked the device.
Below are the actions I have performed.
1. Flashed TWRP using ODIN as described on https://www.the***********.com/root-samsung-galaxy-s7-edge/
2. Booted successfully into the OS. Found superuser app installed.
3. When I went to back to Flash ROM i erased multiple things such as internal storage/dalvik/cache/system after which device got stuck in bootloop. Showing NO OS.
4. I tried flasing Custom ROM Zip files through OTG. The process failed showing package corrupt and still stuck in bootloop.
I can enter recovery/download mode however cant seem to get the device booted. How can I get the device to work either Custom or stock ROM.
I will be going through some threads in the meantime, your guidance is very much appreciated.
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Go to recovery mode & transfer rom to phone using pc. wipe cache, delvikcache, data only. No need to wipe internal sd. Install rom & reboot.
if you phone goes to recovery or download mode, no need to worry. If it doesn't go to neither recovery nor download mode, them your phone might have probably bricked.

It's my pleasure to help you if you still facing this problem

zzThrain said:
Flash stock rom with Odin: This shouldnt be posted on Development Forum but rayher questions and Answers.
Find what your Stock Firmware for your phone is using Sammobile and flash stock then re do rooting and TWRP Process
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Hi
I tried flashing stock rom from sammobile. I could find for SM-935FD hence downloaded SM-935F.
It got stuck at 90% showing System in ODIN.
From the ZIP file which is the file that needs to be flashed among below ? I tried AP.
AP_G935FXXU2DRB6_CL12365438_QB16944063_REV00_user_low_ship_meta.tar
BL_G935FXXU2DRB6_CL12365438_QB16944063_REV00_user_low_ship.tar
CP_G935FXXU2DRAG_CL648265_QB8691891_SIGNED.tar
CSC_OJV_G935FOJV2DRAG_CL12785220_QB16560277_REV00_user_low_ship.tar
HOME_CSC_OJV_G935FOJV2DRAG_CL12785220_QB16560277_REV00_user_low_ship.tar
Now when I try again it immediately shows FAIL. Am i Flashing the right stock rom ?

It Worked. Thanks to all who helped.
I wasn't running ODIN as Admin and also was using an slightly older version V3.10.7.