My PC rebooted during the ROM upgrade. Now when I turn on the phone, I get only the Boot Loader (tri-color) screen.
Is there anything I can do, or did I irreparably brick my phone?
Background Info:
* I have (had <sniff>) a T-Mobile (US) SDA
* Info was, as follows, before the upgrade:
*** ROM: 1.0.14.0
*** OPERATOR: 1.9.19.16
*** Radio Version: 4.0.13.20_1.09.00
* Removed my Mini SDcard
* Did a hard reset (to make it a clean SDA)
* Deleted my former ActiveSync relationship
* Established a new ActiveSync relationship (checking no boxes for syncronization)
* Did prep work: App, SIM & CID Unlocked my phone (everything worked fine)
* Rebooted phone one last time
* Rebooted PC
* Started the "c:\i-mate_SP5m_WWE_2.6.331.2.exe"
* Made the ActiveSync connection
* Next, Next accept, etc. etc.
* The ROM Updater started to do it's thing
* The phone rebooted, then got a progress bar
* The Phone got to 55% and the PC rebooted (on it's own, probably got an exception and the handling was set to reboot the PC)
* I've read that the phone won't charge in this state, so I turned it off and removed the battery
Now I can only get into the Boot Loader screen.
Is there anything I can do?!?!?!?!?
Nm!!! Got it!!!
I ignored the requirement for an ActiveSync connection and re-ran the update utility. Everything works great, now!
I'm trying to find the testing menu, I tried * # * # 4 6 3 6 # * # *, but it just erased it after I typed it.
it should be there, works on my 9020a
PLEASE REPORT IF IT WORK OR NOT
Code:
#include
/*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*
* Submitting bug reports on nightly builds is the leading
* cause of male impotence.
*/
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This is only to secure myself from bricks
But i flashed my own phone with that method succesfuly..
I USE XPERIA TIPO SINGLE SIM
Hey Guys.
Im writing a script, with that you can flash your phone very simple.
no need to be a hacker to flash now. LOL
FEATURES
Options for advanced or begginer guide
Rom database -> Best roms and their features, their requirements and how to install + forum URL
Root your phone
Flash Kernel, Rom and Addon ( single or everything together )
Slim program
Easy to use ( you only have to choose 1 or 2 ... )
I update this script so often i can to make everythin right
Some new text will be here soon
If you want to add a rom to the database, send me a message with link to the rom ( only tipo stuff )
//// comming soon :
Unlock the bootloader,
Maybe you take a look at this
Yeah. I know. Not realy designed.. but its still alpha
Noticed that my work dont work when it want to open a new cmd window.
That should be now fixed. Please write what i can make better in this little programm.
Changelog.
V_0.75
Fixed some text.
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Script length : 14319
Script lines : 675
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~ need helper for "design" and testing
V_0.5
Database complete. ( if you know other good roms, write it)
Fixed some text.
added option - flash only kernel
added option - flash only rom
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Script length : 14307
Script lines : 675
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~ need helper for "design" and testing
V_0.4
Added flash option for Kernel, ROM and addon files ( together or single)
Added Advanced option. less text. much faster.
Added a ROM database for great ROMs
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Script lines : 475
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~ Not finnished with database.
fixed the biggest bug ever in this program. lol.
Your app dont start :
Podpis problemu:
Nazwa zdarzenia problemu: BEX64
Nazwa aplikacji: Autoflash.exe
Wersja aplikacji: 0.0.0.0
Sygnatura czasowa aplikacji: 4d8c966e
Nazwa modułu z błędem: StackHash_f6f4
Wersja modułu z błędem: 0.0.0.0
Sygnatura czasowa modułu z błędem: 00000000
Przesunięcie wyjątku: PCH_B9_FROM_Autoflash+0x0000000000003CBB
Kod wyjątku: c0000005
Dane wyjątku: 0000000000000008
Wersja systemu operacyjnego: 6.2.9200.2.0.0.256.48
Identyfikator ustawień regionalnych: 1045
Dodatkowe informacje 1: f6f4
Dodatkowe informacje 2: f6f4cca453aab95dfc23266a71916dc2
Dodatkowe informacje 3: 47f5
Dodatkowe informacje 4: 47f59800b903a60c9c69c03635d44aca
Started it in admin mode and compability with win 7 i am on win 8
i dont speak polnish .. so i cant read youe "log" .. sry bro .
can you translate it ?
Waiting anxiously for the unlock bootloader option
Thanks for your hard work
Google translate... Ihre App fangen nicht an:
Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: BEX64
Application Name: Autoflash.exe
Application Version: 0.0.0.0
Anwendung Zeitstempel: 4d8c966e
Störungs-Modul-Name: StackHash_f6f4
Fehlermodulversion: 0.0.0.0
Module Timestamp-Fehler: 00000000
Exception Offset: 0 PCH_B9_FROM_Autoflash x0000000000003CBB
Ausnahme: c0000005
Ausnahme-Details: 0000000000000008
OS Version: 6.2.9200.2.0.0.256.48
Gebietsschema-ID: 1045
Zusatzinformation 1: f6f4
Zusatzinformation 2: f6f4cca453aab95dfc23266a71916dc2
Zusatzinformation 3: 47f5
Zusatzinformation 4: 47f59800b903a60c9c69c03635d44aca
Admin-Modus und Kompatibilität mit win 7 bin ich auf win 8
sorry for the late reply. i was a week not at home ^^
this window opens if you klick on the exe ?
or if you want to flash something.. maybe u can upload a screenshot. or i will give you the unconverted batch file that u can test this
[V1.0]01.05.14 EFS/IMEI Tool G900M/F/T Cmplete backup EFS + Modemst1 and 2 (Needs Rooted device)
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"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
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"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
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As we know on qualcomm device IMEI number no more stored on EFS partition so no meaning to make backup of only efs.img
Here is simple tool to make backup of complete IMEI (efs.img.ext4 + nvrebuild1.bin and nvrebuild2.bin)
As we know sometimes we do have multiple device and multiple backup and that making us confuse which backup is for which device, also it difficult to guess when exactly we made particular backup. to overcome all these issue this tool will make backup in folder name MyEFS_MM-dd-yyyy_hh.mm_Device IMEI So you can keep multiple backup. (* This is Pro feature)
Also it will copy build prop file along with backup, so that will give complete information about your ROM when you made backup.
- To backup long press EFS backup option icon, it will backup all three required partition like efs.img.ext4,nvrebuild1.bin and nvrebuild2.bin. Also you will find build.prop file, which is just to get information about ROM when backup was created.
- To restore simply copy all three backup files efs.img.ext4, nvrebuild1.bin and nvrebuild2.bin to root directory of Int SD card and then long press Restore option icon.
Read this for more about EFS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2420881
ChangeLog
V1.0 Initial version
Needs Rooted device
Download : (If your device model is different read this to add support for your device)
Pro Version
OR
IMEI Tool G900M/F/T Free 1.0 - Download for free for XDA users. This have same function for EFS backup as PRO Only difference is Free version save backup in IntSD/MyEFS folder and if you make repeat backup, older one will be overwrite unless you move manually. While PRO version will store backup in MyEFS_date_time_your IMEI and it will create new folder every time and keep all backup on different folder.)
What is EFS
This part of the device contains some important and some basic info related to our device identity like Bluetooth MAC address, wireless devices MAC addresses, product code (also in the nv_data.bin) and the very main IMEI address (nv_data.bin), programming parameters for the device such as your account information (phone number, etc), data provisioning parameters, and a whole bunch of other things. So you can guess it's will be different for each device and one can't use others. In latest samsung device this information store in other partition so requires to make backup of that partition too.
How it can corrupt :
- Any bad flashing, mishandling system modification can cause this.
- Also It can be corrupted by downgrading stock ROM. If you flash any old ROM on newer ROM it can corrupt EFS. Basically newer ROM believed to have new kernel that changes EFS data which older Modems can't read and results to fail in reading IMEI.
Impact on device/How I know I have corrupted EFS
When there is EFS partition is corrupted, device loses IMEI and due to this device can't gets connected to network. Baseband info also sometimes shows unknown.
-Check your IMEI in setting / by dialling *#06# if it is null OR if it starts with 0049** then IMEI is generic and corrupted. In Normal case IMEI which you can see in device setting or dialing *#06# is exactly same you can see on bill/box/sticker under battery compartment
-If you are unable to connect to network in spite of correct IMEI, chance are
A. Your device is Locked to specific Network OR
B. Your device is banned due to tempered IMEI
-If your AP,CP,CSC all are correct and even you are getting error (unknown CSC XXX) on kies update, it may be due to corrupt Product code in EFS. Read This for detail.
What care should i take
Before flashing anything, first thing you should do is to make EFS backup. Every person who have rooted device should make EFS backup earliest and place it to safer place on PC and /Cloud.
If you are on older ROM, make EFS backup on older ROM as well make another after upgrading ROM too.
If you have already updated to newer ROM, make backup on current ROM.
Exit "Permanent Safe Mode" This condition represent with loss of IMEI + yellow text box on homescreen with device info.here is Screenshot
Here is different method to remove it.
Method1 :
Open root explorer.
Navigate to /efs/FactoryApp/
Open "factorymode" file as Text and edit it:
Change this:
Code:
OFF
To:
Code:
ON
Open "keystr" file as Text and edit it:
Code:
OFF
To:
Code:
ON
Reboot device.
Method2:
Open Terminal emulator
Write the following:
Code:
su
Then click enter. It will ask for super user permission, give it permissions.
Write the following & click enter:
Code:
rm /efs/FactoryApp/keystr
Write the following & click enter:
Code:
rm /efs/FactoryApp/factorymode
Write the following & click enter:
Code:
echo -n ON >> /efs/FactoryApp/keystr
Write the following & click enter:
Code:
echo -n ON >> /efs/FactoryApp/factorymode
Write the following & click enter:
Code:
chown 1000.1000 /efs/FactoryApp/keystr
Write the following & click enter:
Code:
chown 1000.1000 /efs/FactoryApp/factorymode
Write the following & click enter:
Code:
chmod 0744 /efs/FactoryApp/keystr
Write the following & click enter:
Code:
chmod 0744 /efs/FactoryApp/factorymode
Reboot your device
Method3
Install attached safemode_exit apk as regular app. Open from drawer - Grant su permission - Reboot when asked.
e:failed to mount /efs(invalid argument) error with bootloop
This condition usually happens with using unsupported tool (usually from play store).
To recover this, needs to use adb shell
Code:
adb shell
mke2fs / dev/block/mmcblk0p[COLOR="Red"]x[/COLOR]
mount-w-t ext4 / dev/block/mmcblk0p[COLOR="red"]x[/COLOR] / efs
x means your device EFS partition number
PS : It needs CWM and busybox installed.
So the backup goes into a folder called "MyEFS" on internal SD card initially and you have to store it away in a safe place, right?
Moe5508 said:
So the backup goes into a folder called "MyEFS" on internal SD card initially and you have to store it away in a safe place, right?
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correct.
If you making subsequent backup, you should move/rename older backup otherwise it will be replaced. (For Pro version it will create everytime new folder bcoz it stamps time of backup, so they need not to rename)
But for both version I recommend to keep extra copy on Cloud/PC
More than 50 download, can anyone tell me it's fine and backup created as per said in MyEFS folder for free users
Also few user have purchased, kindly tell me if it is working as per said.
Also tell me size of backup of all three files except build.prop
Thank you.
Easy and fast.
dr.ketan said:
More than 50 download, can anyone tell me it's fine and backup created as per said in MyEFS folder for free users
Also few user have purchased, kindly tell me if it is working as per said.
Also tell me size of backup of all three files except build.prop
Thank you.
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Thanks, works quite effortlessly. As for backup sizes... I'm on a G900T. efs.img.ext4=14MB, nvrebuild1.bin=3MB, nvrebuild2=3MB.
as always another great contribution from dr.ketan
thanks mate
Inviato dal mio SM-G900F utilizzando Tapatalk
soloilmeglio said:
as always another great contribution from dr.ketan
thanks mate
Inviato dal mio SM-G900F utilizzando Tapatalk
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Thank you.
I forget to tell you that I have heads up your concern here.
dr.ketan said:
More than 50 download, can anyone tell me it's fine and backup created as per said in MyEFS folder for free users
Also few user have purchased, kindly tell me if it is working as per said.
Also tell me size of backup of all three files except build.prop
Thank you.
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it worked for me in both free and paid. efs=14MB, nv1=3MB, nv2=3MB
only build.prop in MyEFS folder,there's no other files (G900Frooted phone with stock rom)
Check your supersu app tab. Have you granted supersu permission?
If it's not green then select to forget and re do backup and grant permission when ask.
Sent from my SM-N900 using xda premium
Works great paid version. Thanks.
Gesendet von meinem SM-G900F mit Tapatalk
works perfekt!
paid over google Play
Hi.
I am trying to figure out where actually imei is located in phone.
I see imei folder in efs but it's empty.
do it works for xiaomi mi3 snapdragon 800 Modemst1 and 2 ?
change imei
hello I need to change the IMEI of my device g900m someone could help me with a link how to do that?And if I take the backup of another cell g900m will change my IMEI?
odjmoon said:
hello I need to change the IMEI of my device g900m someone could help me with a link how to do that?And if I take the backup of another cell g900m will change my IMEI?
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Good luck with that bro...
thatsupnow said:
Good luck with that bro...
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But will it work?
This worked for me on my G900I thanks very much.
Woah, @dr.ketan you have an S5?
My friends MT6572 dual core based Samsung s4 clone device is not recognizing SIM
tried
hard resetting the device
engineer mode tweaks (from that i know that device is only GSM and i changed the setting into Gsm only in the device
but this ////So I went into engineer mode (keypad, * # * # 3646633 # * # *)
CDS info
Radio Settings
Phone 1: Insert the command at + egmr = 1.7 "IMEI1"
Phone 2: Insert the command at + egmr = 1.10 "imei2"//// CDS info is missing in my engineer mode
IMEI looks to be intact but don't know it's blocked or not
And it got a UBIFS file system
Sorry for my poor language skill can any guys help me ???
and in the lock screen it shows "EMERGENCY CALLS ONLY-VODAFONE IN"
MTKdroidtools Info page about this device
MTkdroid tools details