[Q] IMEI corrupted and no Backup - T-Mobile Sidekick 4G

I was trying to get back into a STOCK rom but I've downloaded a backup ported from Kies to Odin and now my IMEI is screwd,,,
There's no backup file and my folder "efs" on Root directory is empty...
I lost my CHIP or cellphone forever? >:
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PedroGabriel said:
I was trying to get back into a STOCK rom but I've downloaded a backup ported from Kies to Odin and now my IMEI is screwd,,,
There's no backup file and my folder "efs" on Root directory is empty...
I lost my CHIP or cellphone forever? >:
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Galaxy Y
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527973
I found this by searching this forum.

bhundven said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527973
I found this by searching this forum.
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The search bar is your friend...lol. :laugh:

I already foud this thread but my efs is empty:
Now go into the afs folder
Now Settings
you should now be in /efs/root/afs/settings
theres nothng inside of it and my cellphone does not create a new one if I delete it... (it create a new empty efs folder)

PedroGabriel said:
I already foud this thread but my efs is empty:
Now go into the afs folder
Now Settings
you should now be in /efs/root/afs/settings
theres nothng inside of it and my cellphone does not create a new one if I delete it... (it create a new empty efs folder)
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Oops...wrong thread. I'll look into that.
EDIT: I did find this for the SGS II.....worth a shot, right?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1628772

Nothing usefull too >:
I noticed after some search~ My IMEI number could be found on my cellphone box (I don't know where is it...)
I'll keep trying to reset and see if sometime efs folder get some files inside of it cause it's always empty.

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I Lost My Imei After Check On [ Phone Efs Clear ]

This The First Time I Flash My Device
Accidentally
I Checked On [ Phone Efs Clear ] in [ Odin Multidownloader ]
After The Device Finish Flashing
I Found That My Imei Changed To 000000000000000
And I Didnt Found The Efs Folder
Even After Flashing My Device To Another Rom
There Is No Efs Folder
Someone Told Me That i Have To Get Efs Backup From Working Device
I Hope Someone Help Me Here .... =(
maybe you should look directly thread Recover IMEI http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17587351&postcount=1
I Dont Have An EFS Folder To Change Nv_data
I Guess I Need An EFS Backup From a Working Phone
Or Full Rom With EFS Package
I Hope Someone Upload EFS Package For Me ...
I Need Help ... The Phone Network Not Working At All
i have the same issue.
the post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17587351&postcount=1 only works if you have a backup of the EFS files or if you have the EFS folder.
i dont have any of that. what happends if is use the EFS folder and files from another Galaxy (same model)
I Guess If You Flash Your Phone With Another Phone Efs Backup
You Will Get The Same Imei Of The Phone
But The Phone Maybe Work Good
Antonnio said:
i have the same issue.
the post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17587351&postcount=1 only works if you have a backup of the EFS files or if you have the EFS folder.
i dont have any of that. what happends if is use the EFS folder and files from another Galaxy (same model)
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It will work, but, both phones will have the same IMEI #. That's the reason why no one will share their efs folder (files).
outrules said:
I Guess If You Flash Your Phone With Another Phone Efs Backup
You Will Get The Same Imei Of The Phone
But The Phone Maybe Work Good
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The best way for you guys is to send your phones to the service centers, so they can restore your own original imei numbers.
IF There is a Samsung Service Center In My City
That's Mean I Shouldnt Make This Thread Here ... I Made This Theard To Find A Solution
Anyway Thanks
Somebody Help Meeeee
Fix all 0s imei
My device ( Note 3 N900 ) was showing all 0s Imei after i replaced motherboard. So to fix it I rooted my device, go to root, delete the efs folder and reboot. After the reboot you will see a msg restoring settings.... thats how I got the imei back. Please try it at your own risk.

[Q] galaxy i9003 without imei

hello
i have galaxy i9003l with ginger 2.3.4 kpe
i lost imei and i dont have base band too , i backup nv_data.bin , i can see product code inside .
i put this file in my sdcard folder , i have just only this files in my efs folder :
smc-storage
so i paste my file nv_data.bin inside efs folder , all its oki
for checking my file nv_data.bin i use tuba editor ,
here is the problem my file nvdata bin is not teh same i paste
Why ?
thank you to help me
http://www.xda-developers.com/andro...s-ii-and-other-samsung-devices-in-nine-steps/
here's a nice guide to recover your IMEI.
now i have this what is that ?
Code:
E:failed to mount /efs (invalid argument)
E:failed to mount /efs (invalid argument)
E:check_selective_file:can't mount /efs
-- Copying media files...
Succewwfully copied media files.
-- Appling Multi-CSC...
E:failed to mount /efs (invalid argument)
E:multi_csc:Can't mount /efs
Multi-csc applied failed.
can i repair this issue ?
thank you for help me
Man try this:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264021
or http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1261948
Very strange!
i cant replace nv_data.bin
yes i try all tutorial , but i cant replace nv_data.bin , this one is created all the time when i delete it ...
i have my good nv_data.bin
my folder efs is like that :
.nv_state
.nv_log
nv_data.bin
nv_data.bin.md5
folder smc-storage
thank you !!!
i cant delete this ***** nv_data.bin .....
i try sg22 tools , convert the partition like ext4 , and nothing ....
i m deseperate ....
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CELICA we have the same problem. did you solve it??
no yet !!!
but i have one idea ....
may be if i flash the efs.rfs with odin may going to work , because to use rootexplorer is vain ...
can you give some folder efs to see if you have some similary code ...
i think this file nv_data.bin have all that need imei and baseband ...
may be some help going to be welcome ...
thank you ...
delete and wrong nv_data.bin and nv_data.bin.md5
rename the good
nv_data.bin => .nv_data.bak
nv_data.bin.md5 => .nv_data.bak.md5
(must have a "." in front the nv_data files)
copy using root explorer to efs folder
change permission as rwx------
change owner to 1001 - radio
change group to 1001 - radio
efs folder permision should be rwxrwx--xx
efs folder Owner should be => radio
efs folder Group should be => system
and factory reset
Good luck
edit: root explorer have to set "show hidden files".
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guys i think my efs folder is empty is there any way to solve it?
i went to a technician and they said they can rewrite imei but first they will flash it back. what do you think??? service center sucks i go there and they said they can't solved it Y_Y_Y_Y_Y_Y_Y_Y_Y they only update my i9003 to gingerbread 2.3.5 DXKP9
zej21 said:
guys i think my efs folder is empty is there any way to solve it?
i went to a technician and they said they can rewrite imei but first they will flash it back. what do you think??? service center sucks i go there and they said they can't solved it Y_Y_Y_Y_Y_Y_Y_Y_Y they only update my i9003 to gingerbread 2.3.5 DXKP9
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Firstly please stop spamming all the threads. Now just go to the service centre and tell them kies screwed you up and you want a replacement if they can't fix it. If they don't buy it just try to use Google and find out how to restore. If not go to the technician.
Cheers
Sent from my GT-i9003 powered by MIUI
zej21 said:
guys i think my efs folder is empty is there any way to solve it?
i went to a technician and they said they can rewrite imei but first they will flash it back. what do you think??? service center sucks i go there and they said they can't solved it Y_Y_Y_Y_Y_Y_Y_Y_Y they only update my i9003 to gingerbread 2.3.5 DXKP9
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man, calm down man. you using DXKP9?, where do you locate.
what is the meaning of flash it back?, it mean flash back to froyo?
show us what is inside your efs folder and do you have the nv_data.bin backup?
do your still having the file as below in you backup(the original file)
.nv_core.bak
.nv_core.bak.md5
.nv_data.bak
.nv_data.bak.md5
.nv_state
nv_data.bin
nv_data.bin.md5
forget about the file nv_data.bin & nv_data.bin.md5 in the phone, there are not the original.
or, do you want my help, although im not an expert.
yes
the technician said that he will flash it back to the orignal firmware and that is froyo. im from philippines.
i downloaded root explorer though my phone is not rooted i checked the efs and in properties its size is 0 and i think it is already empty Y_Y
celica7 said:
hello
i have galaxy i9003l with ginger 2.3.4 kpe
i lost imei and i dont have base band too , i backup nv_data.bin , i can see product code inside .
i put this file in my sdcard folder , i have just only this files in my efs folder :
smc-storage
so i paste my file nv_data.bin inside efs folder , all its oki
for checking my file nv_data.bin i use tuba editor ,
here is the problem my file nvdata bin is not teh same i paste
Why ?
thank you to help me
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I have the same problem .. how have you solved? :/ thanks
For all who have lost their imei, simply follow this post. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48073115&postcount=3

[Q] IMEI lost!!!! please help....

My imei no got lost while restoring backup using cwm..... i looked around the forum and the ".nv_data" method will not do because my efs folder has a file named "essiv" only and nothing else.....
if someone would confirm what files are contained in thier efs folder and mail it to me also i'll be grateful......
I don't think the 'efs folder' of one device can be used with other devices as it contains the device's IMEI number.
Could you elaborate a bit as to what did you do that resulted in the loss of your IMEI number ? It would help others avoid it in future.
Well.... i restored the same backup file couple of times 'coz i was trying to flash a new theme...btw i am on stock indian 2.3.5......
the files in efs folder can be edited using hex editor (read somewhere in the s2 forum...i don't remeber which thread) so the imei no. in that file can be modified...

[Resolved] [Q] Samsung Galaxy Beam GT-I8530 Baseband Unknown

Hi there!
I was tinkering about on the system files of my Galaxy Beam, and (maybe) accidentally messed up with the partition of the device.
The device runs on Jelly Bean 4.1.2 and now its mobile data service is disabled, and when I checked the baseband it says "XXXX" (I believe this is the same case as baseband unknown).
I tried to repair it using Szaby59's method (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2145464), but to no avail.
I wonder if there is another way to restore the baseband of my phone? I understand I might have messed with the efs and modemfs files, will it help if there is anyone who is kind enough to share his/her stock efs/modemfs files, and I get to use those files to my phone?
Hope the information was clear enough, thanks in advance.
ardjet said:
Hi there!
I was tinkering about on the system files of my Galaxy Beam, and (maybe) accidentally messed up with the partition of the device.
The device runs on Jelly Bean 4.1.2 and now its mobile data service is disabled, and when I checked the baseband it says "XXXX" (I believe this is the same case as baseband unknown).
I tried to repair it using Szaby59's method (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2145464), but to no avail.
I wonder if there is another way to restore the baseband of my phone? I understand I might have messed with the efs and modemfs files, will it help if there is anyone who is kind enough to share his/her stock efs/modemfs files, and I get to use those files to my phone?
Hope the information was clear enough, thanks in advance.
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hi ardjit the tow folders that u asked for they are zipped and attached above :good:
alameralshamry said:
hi ardjit the tow folders that u asked for they are zipped and attached above :good:
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thanks a lot man! will try to replace the modemfs file in my phone with the ones you just gave, hopefully this'll work!
IT WORKEDD!!!
I replaced the modemfs folder in the root directory, with the ones given by alameralshamry, rebooted my phone, and voila! data plan is back!
thanks a million to alameralshamry...and hope this thread may help anyone with similar problem.
ardjet said:
IT WORKEDD!!!
I replaced the modemfs folder in the root directory, with the ones given by alameralshamry, rebooted my phone, and voila! data plan is back!
thanks a million to alameralshamry...and hope this thread may help anyone with similar problem.
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im happy to know that its worked with you ... you are welcome
i8530
ardjet said:
IT WORKEDD!!!
I replaced the modemfs folder in the root directory, with the ones given by alameralshamry, rebooted my phone, and voila! data plan is back!
thanks a million to alameralshamry...and hope this thread may help anyone with similar problem.
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how replaced modemfs folder
i m unable to download your files..
please help me... thanks in advance.
alameralshamry said:
hi ardjit the tow folders that u asked for they are zipped and attached above :good:
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agan can ask EFS has a backup folder that agan ga bin or img shape.
alameralshamry said:
hi ardjit the tow folders that u asked for they are zipped and attached above :good:
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I just registered and replied this post with many thanks! Because I also had headache with my i8530 phone which lost the baseband info.
Your file of "modemefs.zip" REALLY worked on my I8530 phone! I unzipped the files and copied into the root directory of "modemefs", then reboot, finally the baseband came back!!!:good:
I almost decided to throw away this cell phone before I found this post. You have greatly helped me to solve my problem.
Many thanks again!
alameralshamry said:
hi ardjit the tow folders that u asked for they are zipped and attached above :good:
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how to replace the modem file in root directory plz tell
imran qasim said:
how to replace the modem file in root directory plz tell
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First make sure your phone is rooted and Root Explorer is installed.
Open Root Explorer, copy the files to /modemfs directory.
If failed to copy, one reason may be that /modelfs directory has insufficient space. Because Android system allocates different space for some specific system directories.
When you turn to /modemfs, Root Explorer will show "XX MB used, XX MB free" on the top.
If the free space is very little, you will NOT be able to replace the model file, so you need to consider to delete some useless or irrelevant files inside this directory.

i need EFS folder i9003

Hello Friend
I need EFS folder because my phone does not Antenna please upload for me your EFS folder.:crying::crying:
Thank you
Using any other efs than the original is illegal but you can use your phone as a ipod
Sent from my C5503 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Ok for friends who have completely corrupted EFS folder then the phone is "without imei" just write this file via ODIN in PDA
mega.co.nz/#!lxdgHCpL!UXThp1fT2HKrTJA_G1czASiKjkkrit-FjVJSwiexPFQ
This file restores EFS with a standard imei 004999010640000 then proceed to restore your imei staff with the method you prefer.
I used Z3X.
delirio71 said:
Ok for friends who have completely corrupted EFS folder then the phone is "without imei" just write this file via ODIN in PDA
mega.co.nz/#!lxdgHCpL!UXThp1fT2HKrTJA_G1czASiKjkkrit-FjVJSwiexPFQ
This file restores EFS with a standard imei 004999010640000 then proceed to restore your imei staff with the method you prefer.
I used Z3X.
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ok plz send upload file
"mega.co.nz/#!lxdgHCpL!UXThp1fT2HKrTJA_G1czASiKjkkrit-FjVJSwiexPFQ"
copy end paste on browser
delirio71 said:
"mega.co.nz/#!lxdgHCpL!UXThp1fT2HKrTJA_G1czASiKjkkrit-FjVJSwiexPFQ"
copy end paste on browser
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Thank you., I got this file with Flash Odin software, but unfortunately the problem is not resolved or you have any suggestions?
After flashing the above file, you need to restore your own imei number, to get the network working. Check the bill for the phone, or the box it came in to find your imei number.
Ok my imei peinted in phone box and i have this number.How to restore this imei number??
Use Z3X. Search here in xda forum for more details.

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