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Tons of bricks?

So I came from 2 HTC devices, the incredible then the rezound and almost never saw stories about bricks or anything of that nature. Almost anything you did could be easily fixed by running an ruu. Anyways, now I'm here and looking through the thread there seems to be a lot of people with bricks and missing radio info( not sure what that's about?) And all sorts if different issues. Anyways, my question is, how much easier is it to hard brick a gs3 compared to other HTC devices?
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Most people claiming bricks don't actually have one, and anyone who has actually bricked their phone has almost certainly done something wrong. There is a strange IMEI issue and data loss which is supposedly fixable with QPST. Still, don't ever remember having IMEI issues ever before.

Zalithian said:
Most people claiming bricks don't actually have one, and anyone who has actually bricked their phone has almost certainly done something wrong. There is a strange IMEI issue and data loss which is supposedly fixable with QPST. Still, don't ever remember having IMEI issues ever before.
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Ok so how badly do you have to screw up to get a hard brick? Also, what is qpst?
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werdna87 said:
Ok so how badly do you have to screw up to get a hard brick? Also, what is qpst?
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To hard brick, you pretty much need to flash the wrong thing to the wrong place.
QPST is Qualcomm Product Support Tools, a tool used for some things (including backing up NV/IMEI)

Zalithian said:
To hard brick, you pretty much need to flash the wrong thing to the wrong place.
QPST is Qualcomm Product Support Tools, a tool used for some things (including backing up NV/IMEI)
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So just by flashing romsn I'm not gonna have an issue with flashing stuff to the wrong place correct? They all include scripts that make sure of that. Also I know we got the bootloader unlocked recently. Is that similar to S-off on HTC devices?
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werdna87 said:
So just by flashing romsn I'm not gonna have an issue with flashing stuff to the wrong place correct? They all include scripts that make sure of that. Also I know we got the bootloader unlocked recently. Is that similar to S-off on HTC devices?
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Flashing ROMS shouldn't hurt anything if you do it properly/don't do anything stupid in ODIN and have an NV/IMEI backup. I would wait until the IMEI issues are sorted, personally. You can still lose data, your IMEI and be stuck in roaming. I don't know how many people have used QPST backups of their NV to fix their IMEI problems.
I don't know about S-off so I can't comment on any similarities, but with the bootloader unlocked you can flash custom roms/kernels.

Zalithian said:
Flashing ROMS shouldn't hurt anything if you do it properly/don't do anything stupid in ODIN and have an NV/IMEI backup. I would wait until the IMEI issues are sorted, personally. You can still lose data, your IMEI and be stuck in roaming. I don't know how many people have used QPST backups of their NV to fix their IMEI problems.
I don't know about S-off so I can't comment on any similarities, but with the bootloader unlocked you can flash custom roms/kernels.
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The QPST fix takes like 10 minutes and works fine, without leaving you stuck in roaming, and is even faster if you had the foresight to use QPST to make a backup beforehand. At this point, it's not really something to be worried about unless you're crack flashing at a time when you wouldn't have access to a computer to fix it.

ind3p3nd3nt said:
The QPST fix takes like 10 minutes and works fine, without leaving you stuck in roaming, and is even faster if you had the foresight to use QPST to make a backup beforehand. At this point, it's not really something to be worried about unless you're crack flashing at a time when you wouldn't have access to a computer to fix it.
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Sounds good then. I hadn't heard of many people using QPST backups to restore their IMEI yet.

[Q] Updating Recovery

Does one ever really NEED to update your recovery? I currently have a very early version of koush's touch recovery (v5.0.1? or 5.1.0 something). and also, if i update my recovery, will it erase my entire sd? (like when initially flashing a custom recovery) Thank you

wudien said:
Does one ever really NEED to update your recovery? I currently have a very early version of koush's touch recovery (v5.0.1? or 5.1.0 something). and also, if i update my recovery, will it erase my entire sd? (like when initially flashing a custom recovery) Thank you
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No it won't erase anything.
And it depends on which version you have. Some versions had bugs that got corrected, some have new features. It's not necessary most of the time unless you got a very old one with bugs, obviously.

wudien said:
Does one ever really NEED to update your recovery? I currently have a very early version of koush's touch recovery (v5.0.1? or 5.1.0 something). and also, if i update my recovery, will it erase my entire sd? (like when initially flashing a custom recovery) Thank you
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Although it's not "vital" to update the recovery, it's always worth doing so.
having it updated means new feats has been added or bugs have been ironed out.
I, for example, lost my IMEI due to something wrong happened while flashing, caused by either the .zip or the recovery, not sure which one though...
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ozone89 said:
Although it's not "vital" to update the recovery, it's always worth doing so.
having it updated means new feats has been added or bugs have been ironed out.
I, for example, lost my IMEI due to something wrong happened while flashing, caused by either the .zip or the recovery, not sure which one though...
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Likely the zip, not the recovery.

What did losing your imei do? Where you blackballed from your network? Some of us would like not to have a dna-like identification number.
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wudien said:
What did losing your imei do? Where you blackballed from your network? Some of us would like not to have a dna-like identification number.
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Can't make calls or use the network at all.

there;s no actual need to update your recovery..there arent many major bugs reported

[Q] HELP My phone's radios aren't working.

Hey guys, so I was running MIUI for about 3 days when all of a sudden after class one day my phone literally wouldnt receive or send texts or calls and when I tried to call something it said no data available...I tried everything, I've wiped data/cache/dalvic, restored a backup, flashed a stock radio, a rooted radio, and even used odin to flash back to stock. My flash counter was never incremented, my bootloader is relocked, I even installed the latest Verizon update to ensure I wasn't rooted anymore. I don't know what to do, can somebody maybe help me? I'm lost and I don't wanna go back to my old phone, any help at all would be more than appreciated...

You have lost your IMEI, fried your SIM, or just need to reprovision your SIM. I would try the reprovision first, but it will wipe all of your data. You can do a search and it will give you the dialer code.

That sucks man. I cant help you with your radio problem but if you unrooted and updated through verizon successfully cant you just take it back. It should still be covered under warrenty. i hope you get it figured out, Good Luck.

HHF2 said:
You have lost your IMEI, fried your SIM, or just need to reprovision your SIM. I would try the reprovision first, but it will wipe all of your data. You can do a search and it will give you the dialer code.
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I found the code that's supposed to work but when I try to call it it says no data available, do you know what to do then? am I doing something wrong?

mnnnmmnnnmmm said:
I found the code that's supposed to work but when I try to call it it says no data available, do you know what to do then? am I doing something wrong?
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Are you still on MIUI?
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mnnnmmnnnmmm said:
I found the code that's supposed to work but when I try to call it it says no data available, do you know what to do then? am I doing something wrong?
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Also I have checked my phone info and my phone number is still there as well as my IMEI, I don't know what happened. If my bootloader is locked, flash counter is decremented and I'm back on stock can take it to Verizon safely? also how do I tell if my bootloader is locked and flash counter is decremented when im not rooted? just to be sure

jakereeves31 said:
Are you still on MIUI?
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no I'm back to stock

I am having the same issue as you are, but it seems everyone gave up on you. Did you ever resolve your issue?

[Q] S3 Help

I am on HyperDrive RLS15- Stock Kernel and updated to the Cobalt Theme and when it installed i can not call out, receive calls, Text out or receive Text's either and i have no idea what i did wrong. Mobile Data isn't working only thing that is working is Wifi.
Can anybody please help me out. My wife and i are freaking out.:crying::crying:

TreasureMan said:
I am on HyperDrive RLS15- Stock Kernel and updated to the Cobalt Theme and when it installed i can not call out, receive calls, Text out or receive Text's either and i have no idea what i did wrong. Mobile Data isn't working only thing that is working is Wifi.
Can anybody please help me out. My wife and i are freaking out.:crying::crying:
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I would reflash the Hyperdrive ROM with no theme. I've had that happen a few times when applying a theme to my ROM. if you flash the Hyperdrive ROM and it still doesn't work I'd flash a different ROM.
After flashing, (of course after full wipe) test calls and messages and contacts apps. Then if you flash a mod or theme after that. Try your phone,text and contacts again. If they do not work, then your theme has borked them.

I have tried re flashing the ROM and still nothing i wiped everything that needed to be wiped before flashing and still nothing. I didn't think a theme would make this happen. But I guess another ROM wouldn't hurt to see if it works then. Will post back after and I might need some help though if it does not work
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Is your IMEI intact?

BattsNotIncld said:
Is your IMEI intact?
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My IMEI?
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TreasureMan said:
My IMEI?
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Go to System Settings > About Phone > Status. Under IMEI there should be a 15 digit number. If it's missing or just says 0 then you lost your IMEI, which is basically your phone's network ID number. Also is your phone number correct as listed in that menu?

BattsNotIncld said:
Is your IMEI intact?
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It's saying 0 and my mobile state is disconnected
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TreasureMan said:
It's saying 0 and my mobile state is disconnected
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Assuming you didn't make a back up, you're going to have to restore it. Here's the link to a tutorial: http://droidmodderx.com/galaxys3/?page_id=79
It is pretty involved so make sure you read the instructions carefully. Are you familiar with ODIN, because the first thing you have to do is flash back to a stock rooted ROM. Use this thread for that: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762204
If you don't feel comfortable doing all of it I would get somebody that does. You can easily hard brick your phone using ODIN. Also, ODIN will completely erase your internal memory. So I would make a backup of any photos/files you need before proceeding.

BattsNotIncld said:
Assuming you didn't make a back up, you're going to have to restore it. Here's the link to a tutorial: http://droidmodderx.com/galaxys3/?page_id=79
It is pretty involved so make sure you read the instructions carefully. Are you familiar with ODIN, because the first thing you have to do is flash back to a stock rooted ROM. Use this thread for that: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762204
If you don't feel comfortable doing all of it I would get somebody that does. You can easily hard brick your phone using ODIN. Also, ODIN will completely erase your internal memory. So I would make a backup of any photos/files you need before proceeding.
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Yeah i have a friend that helped me use Odin but hes not on Skype and he won't be anytime soon i believe, i don't trust myself doing it alone.

The first thing I would try would be to flash the mbf1 radio.
I have had similar issues and that's the easy fix.
Goodluck
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wwonka69 said:
The first thing I would try would be to flash the mbf1 radio.
I have had similar issues and that's the easy fix.
Goodluck
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I haven't heard of this fixing the missing IMEI issue but if it does that's excellent! It would be so much easier. Give it a try, it couldn't hurt.

wwonka69 said:
The first thing I would try would be to flash the mbf1 radio.
I have had similar issues and that's the easy fix.
Goodluck
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What is that ? and i tried the QPST and that didn't work at all

Still need some help
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I got my IMEI back but still nothing wants to work for me and idk how i will be able to Flash back to stock

TreasureMan said:
I got my IMEI back but still nothing wants to work for me and idk how i will be able to Flash back to stock
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What number does ERI report? Its right under your imei
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RErick said:
What number does ERI report? Its right under your imei
tapatalk 4 sucks
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He is right, getting your imei back is only halfway home. Your ERI should say 5 and under mobile network is should say Verzion Wireless. Some people have said using Odin to go back to stock and reprovisioning your phone with a numerical keypad entry works but I can't comment because I recovered mine without doing that. Try this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45019832&postcount=3

TheAfroSamurai said:
He is right, getting your imei back is only halfway home. Your ERI should say 5 and under mobile network is should say Verzion Wireless. Some people have said using Odin to go back to stock and reprovisioning your phone with a numerical keypad entry works but I can't comment because I recovered mine without doing that. Try this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45019832&postcount=3
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I had to use a special diagnostic tool to fix my ERI when I lost it. Its called an Odin to stock and a trip down to the local vzw store lol
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TheAfroSamurai said:
He is right, getting your imei back is only halfway home. Your ERI should say 5 and under mobile network is should say Verzion Wireless. Some people have said using Odin to go back to stock and reprovisioning your phone with a numerical keypad entry works but I can't comment because I recovered mine without doing that. Try this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45019832&postcount=3
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I went straight back to Stock unrooted to see if it worked and it still never worked and i called verizon cuz i think it's the Sim Card.
ERI: None is what it says

RErick said:
I had to use a special diagnostic tool to fix my ERI when I lost it. Its called an Odin to stock and a trip down to the local vzw store lol
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Yeah if i can't get to work soon then i need to go to the vzw store and see if they can help me with my issue so i don't have to pay for a new S3 full price

TreasureMan said:
Yeah if i can't get to work soon then i need to go to the vzw store and see if they can help me with my issue so i don't have to pay for a new S3 full price
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I do recommend once you get your phone straightened out go to the Synergy rom thread and find the zip to backup your imei and eri and put it away for safe keeping just in case.

IMEI lost | replaced with [email protected]!%$#

i am a owner of SGH-I997 and had unlocked it previously but now somehow the IMEI number has been replaced with [email protected]# instead of the numbers like 87131 so is there any way to restore the IMEI back??? it just doesnt recognise any of the sim cards plz help

Return to stock and see if that fixes it
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magnetboard said:
Return to stock and see if that fixes it
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it doesnt help!

It looks like that your efs was messed up during a flash. Did you make a backup?
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i hadnt flashed anything but the mobile was being used normally and at first it was experienceing network dropouts and after that it suddenly didnt receive network and they say that the motherboard needs to be changed

Lost IMEI need help....
Can someone please help. I flashed a wrong kernel to the beanstalk rom and bricked my phone. I used odin to restore factory firmware and had no imei after. I found the efs.tar on here for odin to restore the imei. I got an imei back on my phone but not the correct on. When i called to have the phone put on my account i was told that the imei number is in use on another carrier. Now i have back ups of my efs folder on my computer but they are not encrypted into a tar. Can they be encrypted into a flashable tar i cud use with odin to restore my imei. Now i am a noob on the whole android flashing thing i have learned alot through trial and error i do have knowledge of pc software and hardware so im not totally in in dark. If anyone could please help it would be extremely appreciated.