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I've spent a lot of hours on this (and another) phone with no signal, or no mobile network detected. Finally I got to the root folder using SuperManager and got into the EFS folder. The IMEI folder is blank. The ROOT folder contains other subfolders, and I have an nv.log and an updated_filesystem file on the folder itself.
I tried Helroz's apps and I get issues (Galaxy S Unlock). Backing up the EFS folder returns an error. Superuser shows it granted permission for the app.
Current IMEI is 0000000000000.
Now I have another phone here, and it has IMEI and i unlocked it but... still, no network, after battery pull and different modem.
What gives?
You should call your local service provider and do a imei check, because if you dont get service or network it may be listed as stolen.
Flash back to stock using heimdall, it'll fix your imei. After that, root your phone, download the efs pro tool, and you can use that to backup and restore your efs in the future
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When I created my backup I moved it to a different location. Today I wanted to restore that. So I opened the %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows Phone Update% location and nothing was there, folder was empty. So I moved the folder [cryptic file name] containing the backup to that location. I opened zune and checked the folder and my backup was gone. Now there is a new cryptic folder there that is around 300 kb. What happened to my 8GB backup that i put there?
You should copy the backup file (that is copy, not move it) into the "windows phone update" folder AFTER you connect the phone and Zune syncs, then check for update to get to the backup restore option in Zune.
1. Connect phone, let Zune launch and sync
2. Copy files into the "windows phone update" folder
3. Go through the check for updates to get to the backup restore option in Zune.
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I lost my premango backup... that info does not pretain to my problem lol. Did I lose that backup?
Well, if you moved the backed-up backup and don't copy it and then Zune ate it when it tried to sync the phone, yes you lost it. That's how my response did pertain to your problem.. you should have copied the backup files, not move them. If you copied them over, you'd still have it in the alternate backup location and you wouldn't be asking if your backup is lost. If you'd have copied the files after Zune synced with your phone, it wouldn't have eaten your backup files when it started up.
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Floods7 said:
I lost my premango backup... that info does not pretain to my problem lol. Did I lose that backup?
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Are you shure you check in the correct folder ???
the correct one is C:\Users\YOURUSERNAME\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Phone Update
Yah I am in the right place. I had that folder open when I launched Zune and literally watched it disappear.
What is my next move? Are there any roms that Zune will recognize as official and give me updates trough Zune?
Well, you've never stated what your phone is, but if you check the device specific forum, you will likely be able to find a stock ROM and instructions for how to flash.
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I am using an hd7 from tmobile. I know I can find a ROM but is Zune going to recognize it as official and allow me to update through Zune?
If it's a truly stock ROM, yes, hacked ROM, idk as I don't do hacked ROMs
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This is the link with the rom's for my mobile hd7.
Is this a stock rom? Or is this a hacked rom?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1205761
Did you check your Recycle Bin by chance just in case a version is there? Just a thought
Before flashing my LG GT540 a few days ago, I backed up /data/misc/wpa_supplicant.conf, which is the file containing the wifi passwords.
Then after flashing it with a new ROM, noticed that if I replace the wpa_supplicant.conf file, the wifi won't work after rebooting.
To get the wifi working again after a reboot I have to remove /data/misc/wpa_supplicant.conf and then turn the wifi on. At this point I can replace again the wpa_supplicant.conf file and everything will work until the next reboot.
How am I supposed to restore the wifi passwords without removing and then reinstalling that file everytime I boot?
Anybody knows the reason of this error? Is there any log file? I couldn't find much from dmesg.
Already posted this same question on the GT540 subforum ten days ago, but got no answers and I think that this issue is not specific to my phone, since it was present in every ROM I tested (some 2.1, some 2.2 and some 2.3).
I would suggest 'wifi key recovery' application, then export them to your phone....
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Try wifi root explorer. It shows all your wifi password. Make a ss
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melvinchng said:
Try wifi root explorer. It shows all your wifi password.
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Don't need to see my wifi passwords: already got them from the wpa_supplicant.conf file. I just need to restore them without breaking the wifi.
I was more interested in understanding why my method fails, rather than in finding an app capable of restoring passwords, that's why I posted in the hacking subforum.
Anyway I'll try some apps for for now, thanks for the suggestions!
In this tutorial I will show you how to backup and restore your imei if it gets corrupted or lost in in some type of update.
1. Go to http://pikachukaki.googlecode.com/files/ToolBox5iromV1.0.4.2.apk and download 5iromtoolbox
2. Install the app and open it
3. Click on IMEI Backup and wait a bit, could take some time
4. After backup, to check if it was succesful, go to /sdcard/5irom. There should be a folder in there called imeibackup with 3 IMG files called 5.IMG, 10.IMG, 11.IMG.
5. Backup the 5irom folder on your computer for safe keeping.
6. If you wish to restore your lost/corrupted imei, place the 5irom folder back in the original directory, open the app and click IMEI restore.
7. Reboot your phone/tablet and to make sure the restore worked, go into dialer and type *#06# and it will display your imei
8. Enjoy your fixed galaxy s blaze 4g t769
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I can confirm this method still works considering I used the same exact method earlier today
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Some how my efs folder contents got deleted while flashing, or restoring a nand backup. Nothing crazy, but now only data works can't call, or receive texts. I've found some topics on this, none pertaining to the S5 how ever. So long story short my efs folder is empty, and I have no backup. I was wondering if there is some type of fix like this - http://zidroid.com/how-to-fix-failed-to-mount-efs-for-galaxy-s3-gt-i9300/
I've also tried to reflash stock firmware via Odin with no luck.
Thanks for any help.
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thetruejay20 said:
Some how my efs folder contents got deleted while flashing, or restoring a nand backup. Nothing crazy, but now only data works can't call, or receive texts. I've found some topics on this, none pertaining to the S5 how ever. So long story short my efs folder is empty, and I have no backup. I was wondering if there is some type of fix like this - http://zidroid.com/how-to-fix-failed-to-mount-efs-for-galaxy-s3-gt-i9300/
I've also tried to reflash stock firmware via Odin with no luck.
Thanks for any help.
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In your nandroid backup, did you select EFS?? If you did you can use Nandroid Manager Pro and extract your EFS files and be good to go!
Unfortunately my nand backups didn't work I tried restoring efs with them, and had no luck.
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Flash the APN fix in the sprint Android Dev section brotha.
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APN flash did nothing. But was able to call tech support, and did a "CHLS Refresh". I'm able to make/receive calls, and send/receive texts. However my efs folder is still empty, but everything works...
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Every time I reboot my phone it still says I'm in Factory mode, efs folder is still empty. Is it time to bring it in? Lol
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Finally after trying a few things I finally figured it out, and now have files in my EFS folder, and no longer boot into "Factory Mode".
Here are the steps I used -
Boot your device into recovery mode
Connect your device to PC via USB cable
In recovery mode Choose “mount and storage > mount /system”
Open ADB command window and type :
Code:
su
mke2fs /dev/block/mmcblk0p12
mount -w -t /dev/block/mmcblk0p12
reboot
Credits go to http://zidroid.com/how-to-fix-failed-to-mount-efs-for-galaxy-s3-gt-i9300/ I just changed a few things to work with the Partition Table of the S5.
Maybe it's to late, but my galaxy s5 sm-g900f is dead. I've back up the efs partition with Samsung Tool Apk... and posted it here on mega if needed i can send you by private message.
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Recently I decided that my almost rusty galaxy note 2 is running too slow and I installed cyagenomod14. I backed up all my data using Wondershare Tunesgo and installed new OS. Everything went great until i tried to restore my contacts. TunesGo asked me to pay 35$ for getting my info back! I have no memory of warnings that i can not restore data without buying full version (if it were i'd get different program, or hell even just written contacts down and put them back in manually). Tunesgo created .bak file that can be opened with no problem by 7-zip, though i can't extract anything becouse it is password protected. Is there any way i can get through it? I know this password have to be somewhere in the program, I'd guess maybe i could read it from memory after selecting bak file (it then scans and shows how many files are in backup). I don't need this program to restore my data, i just want to get to it.
I'd appreciate any guidence/tips!
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Recently I decided that my almost rusty galaxy note 2 is running too slow and I installed cyagenomod14. I backed up all my data using Wondershare Tunesgo and installed new OS. Everything went great until i tried to restore my contacts. TunesGo asked me to pay 35$ for getting my info back! I have no memory of warnings that i can not restore data without buying full version (if it were i'd get different program, or hell even just written contacts down and put them back in manually). Tunesgo created .bak file that can be opened with no problem by 7-zip, though i can't extract anything becouse it is password protected. Is there any way i can get through it? I know this password have to be somewhere in the program, I'd guess maybe i could read it from memory after selecting bak file (it then scans and shows how many files are in backup). I don't need this program to restore my data, i just want to get to it.
I'd appreciate any guidence/tips!
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Greetings and welcome to assist. Unfortunately we can't help you with password cracking as that would be illegal. Have you checked to see if your contacts are backed up with your google account ? Whatever contacts you add to your google account are automatically restored on any device you sign into. There are also free apps like SMS backup&restore that will back up calls/sms/contacts and restore for free
Good Luck
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