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IMEI changed after Error during a flash

Hi,
I recently try to flash my phone; but I made a mistack and I use a Samsung galaxy S2 ROM
I did a backup; but since then I have a truble with the network / I can't call or text, but I have the data
I checked my imei with #*06# and it isn't th same than the one of the back
So, Does my problem can come from this?
can i fixe it?
I already used an RUU , check the radio etc.....
Thank you

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Daiskei said:
Just found this on a cached page on google...
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Thank you, I will try this
I keep you informed

Caelen said:
Thank you, I will try this
I keep you informed
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It isn't working, I don't find my imei in the file
any more idea?

Caelen said:
It isn't working, I don't find my imei in the file
any more idea?
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I'll look into it a little more once I get off work. (10 mins, 20 mins to get home.)

This thread is going to get locked as changing the imei is illegal regardless...
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irrelephant said:
This thread is going to get locked as changing the imei is illegal regardless...
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What I am asking is to repair my IMEI
You have a lot of thread dealing with this in XDA
like here
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Even if you only want to "restore" the IMEI, that are still instructions to change the IMEI which can be used for illegal activities.
Therefore: Thread closed.

bricked device

So im guessing i bricked my s3 verizon.. the phone wont completley turn on I rooted and tried to put on a jelly bean rom and found out that I put the wrong one on meaning I put a GSM instead of a CDMA which is my fault because I never payed attention to it.. Any solutions for this problem?
Battery pull did not work
Charging it did not work
The phone completley will not turn on no way to get into download mode or whatever so I need help thanks.

I haven't kept up as much in recent days but what I heard in the past was that flashing an international ROM was close to a death sentence since you end up in a qualcomm diagnostic mode with no download mode. I have no idea if there has been any changes, updates, or progress made in this regard or if a USB jig will help you. I would imagine a JTAG would still be useful. You might want to try on IRC.
Also, this is not development and does not belong here. The rules clearly state that. Many bad things can be avoided by taking the time to read.

ameno13 said:
So im guessing i bricked my s3 verizon.. the phone wont completley turn on I rooted and tried to put on a jelly bean rom and found out that I put the wrong one on meaning I put a GSM instead of a CDMA which is my fault because I never payed attention to it.. Any solutions for this problem?
Battery pull did not work
Charging it did not work
The phone completley will not turn on no way to get into download mode or whatever so I need help thanks.
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Try Purchasing a jig to get it in download mode

ameno13 said:
thanks for the help..
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Ameno fr what ive read theres different ways of brick education some more severe than others but fr my understanding when ur phone doesn't want to come on thats a hard brick and not to bring u down but yea i believe that phone is done, i would just tell verizon u took an update and after the update it just wouldnt start cuz how would they is rooted if it wont come on for them to find out

Flip35 said:
Ameno fr what ive read theres different ways of brick education some more severe than others but fr my understanding when ur phone doesn't want to come on thats a hard brick and not to bring u down but yea i believe that phone is done, i would just tell verizon u took an update and after the update it just wouldnt start cuz how would they is rooted if it wont come on for them to find out
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its not done...jtag will fix it.

Apparently nobody read the 1st reply to the question. :silly:

droidstyle said:
its not done...jtag will fix it.
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what is jtag? i would like to know, i never heard of it and who knows if i ever run into that issue

Flip35 said:
what is jtag? i would like to know, i never heard of it and who knows if i ever run into that issue
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Orignal Galaxy S links but you'll get the idea of what a JTAG is from these:
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/jtag-your-captivate-god-like-soldering-skills-not-required/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7edUXE7jLg

bobloblaw1 said:
Orignal Galaxy S links but you'll get the idea of what a JTAG is from these:
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/jtag-your-captivate-god-like-soldering-skills-not-required/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7edUXE7jLg
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Thanx man
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bobloblaw1 said:
Apparently nobody read the 1st reply to the question. :silly:
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I did, was just confirming what you had already said :good:

Spoke with Verizon and they'll replace it for me...should have been more careful, I flashed the GSM version of a rom after rooting. JTAG looks like it's quite difficult though. I'd only do it if Verizon told me to take a walk...Anyways thanks for the responses, and always remember: practice safe flashing!

[Q] Wrong IMEI

Didn't backup my efs folder...
I rooted my phone but everything was fine until it bricked
It bricked twice and I saved it twice but 3G is no longer working
Now, I can't make any call in UK (it says Mobile network is not available)
I realize that my IMEI is 004999010640000 but not a unique one
SIM card is working on other phones
I'm now on 2.3.6 stock rom, not rooted, zero count
1. Is IMEI causing this problem?
2. Is there anyway that I can repair IMEI by myself without losing the data of my phone?
3. If I bring this to Samsung, Is this phone still under warranty?
4. Is factory reset compulsory before bringing it to Samsung?
Thank you!

No way, you should take it Samsung service Center they will do it under warranty and your on stock ROM so not required to do Factory Reset, don't worry they will do it in 10 Min with out losing data.....

mj.vikram said:
No way, you should take it Samsung service Center they will do it under warranty and your on stock ROM so not required to do Factory Reset, don't worry they will do it in 10 Min with out losing data.....
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Thank you^^
I heard that some staff will change the motherboard instead of doing it in 10 minutes
So what should I tell the staff?

leon090807 said:
Thank you^^
I heard that some staff will change the motherboard instead of doing it in 10 minutes
So what should I tell the staff?
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just tell them that its restarting automatically and not call are not working don't talk any thing about IMEI, they will only tell that and correct it.....
i also once faced this problem they changed it in just 10 Min and gave me back.....

mj.vikram said:
just tell them that its restarting automatically and not call are not working don't talk any thing about IMEI, they will only tell that and correct it.....
i also once faced this problem they changed it in just 10 Min and gave me back.....
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Oh...that's simple
Will they ask for more information like how often does it restart?

leon090807 said:
Oh...that's simple
Will they ask for more information like how often does it restart?
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they haven't asked me buddy, so i don't think they will but in INDIA its very busy so they haven't asked me any question because around 40 people are waiting next to me....

mj.vikram said:
they haven't asked me buddy, so i don't think they will but in INDIA its very busy so they haven't asked me any question because around 40 people are waiting next to me....
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If they will ask then tell them when 4~5 times a day. and remeber, when u reach there then u dont know anything abt xda and even dont know what does root n anything means. U want ur phone back thats it. U bought it due to fun and samsung branding.
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kataria.vikesh said:
If they will ask then tell them when 4~5 times a day. and remeber, when u reach there then u dont know anything abt xda and even dont know what does root n anything means. U want ur phone back thats it. U bought it due to fun and samsung branding.
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I hope they will fix it for me, Thank you(;

The same thing happened to me. I stay in Mumbai. Took it to the service center. My binary count was 6 they replaced the mother board my phone was in warranty. You can refer to the following threads
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1648591
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1614764
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Your device does not support software updating via kies
Googled it but it seems like changing (KOR) to (TGY) and wiping all the data is the only method.
Is this caused by a wrong sales code/IMEI?
Should I just flash 4.0.4 on my own?

leon090807 said:
Your device does not support software updating via kies
Googled it but it seems like changing (KOR) to (TGY) and wiping all the data is the only method.
Is this caused by a wrong sales code/IMEI?
Should I just flash 4.0.4 on my own?
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Flash it buddy. Give a shot.:good:

[Q] ERI/IMEI/Google Play Issues after Flash

I am a Crack Flasher. I've been doing it since the Fascinate. Very experienced. I recently jacked up my phone which obscured my ERI/IMEI/Google Play connection. I was able to manually re-program the IMEI using QPST....... Before, I re-flashed stock MF1. I took it to Verizon and they were skeptical and unhelpful. They said it seemed as if I altered the OS. They had no proof and wouldn't honor the warranty. Play wont work unless a previous OS (before MF1) is installed(?). I get Connection Error. I TRIED EVERYTHING!
I followed the flash to a T.
Not sure which Rom is the culprit.
maybe TK 2.5
ERI Fix????????

djcrystals said:
I am a Crack Flasher. I've been doing it since the Fascinate. Very experienced. I recently jacked up my phone which obscured my ERI/IMEI/Google Play connection. I was able to manually re-program the IMEI using QPST....... Before, I re-flashed stock MF1. I took it to Verizon and they were skeptical and unhelpful. They said it seemed as if I altered the OS. They had no proof and wouldn't honor the warranty. Play wont work unless a previous OS (before MF1) is installed(?). I get Connection Error. I TRIED EVERYTHING!
I followed the flash to a T.
Not sure which Rom is the culprit.
maybe TK 2.5
ERI Fix????????
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You haven't tried everything
Choice number one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2420546
Choice number two:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2405499
Before you go accusing roms of causing your problems, maybe you should read up on how people actually lose their imei and eri in the first place. A simple search for "imei" or "eri" would've accomplished this.
If you did that, you would have been directed to a plethora of threads describing that the s3 can drop their imei randomly even without a flash being a culprit.
Next time you start flashing anything, read up on the device stickies so you know what you're doing and how to fix most problems that come up.
Sorry for the long post, I just can't stand it when people bash a rom for no reason. It wasn't that roms fault for this issue.
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BadUsername said:
You haven't tried everything
Choice number one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2420546
Choice number two:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2405499
Before you go accusing roms of causing your problems, maybe you should read up on how people actually lose their imei and eri in the first place. A simple search for "imei" or "eri" would've accomplished this.
If you did that, you would have been directed to a plethora of threads describing that the s3 can drop their imei randomly even without a flash being a culprit.
Next time you start flashing anything, read up on the device stickies so you know what you're doing and how to fix most problems that come up.
Sorry for the long post, I just can't stand it when people bash a rom for no reason. It wasn't that roms fault for this issue.
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Holy flipping crap man! I wasn't bashing anything. So RELAX. I appreciate your help but you need a freaking Xanax.

djcrystals said:
Holy flipping crap man! I wasn't bashing anything. So RELAX. I appreciate your help but you need a freaking Xanax.
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Took one this morning, you're absolutely right, fixed all my crankiness.
Hope you got your eri back.
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BadUsername said:
Took one this morning, you're absolutely right, fixed all my crankiness.
Hope you got your eri back.
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Lol!!!! Glad to hear. I did find your posts useful. I'm still exploring and learning a certain "unmentionable" program those posts pointed me towards. I really appreciate the help! It's not back yet, but I'll figure the program out quickly. A lot of info on it out there.

djcrystals said:
I am a Crack Flasher. I've been doing it since the Fascinate. Very experienced. I recently jacked up my phone which obscured my ERI/IMEI/Google Play connection. I was able to manually re-program the IMEI using QPST....... Before, I re-flashed stock MF1. I took it to Verizon and they were skeptical and unhelpful. They said it seemed as if I altered the OS. They had no proof and wouldn't honor the warranty. Play wont work unless a previous OS (before MF1) is installed(?). I get Connection Error. I TRIED EVERYTHING!
I followed the flash to a T.
Not sure which Rom is the culprit.
maybe TK 2.5
ERI Fix????????
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Yeah same thing happened to me lost me IMEI/ERI/PRL Version got them all back but thing is my Play Store has been acting up since i downloaded 2 apps .
1) Freedom
2) Market Unlocker
ever since then it has never worked , but now i have time on my hands to find out what is wrong.
If you find out let me know :good:

TreasureMan said:
Yeah same thing happened to me lost me IMEI/ERI/PRL Version got them all back but thing is my Play Store has been acting up since i downloaded 2 apps .
1) Freedom
2) Market Unlocker
ever since then it has never worked , but now i have time on my hands to find out what is wrong.
If you find out let me know :good:
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There's A LOT of this happening with our phones according to the forums this last 2 months.....I'm still out ERI and Play only works on ICS.....no JB roms. Very strange.....but, I love a challenge and these forums and all of the amazing info I'm finding thanks to all the intelligent folk. Verizon is out as far as a replacement. They said I must have tampered with it....which, I did. Whats the status of your ERI/IMEI info? Hopefully solved soon.....I'm driving my wife nuts trying to fix it.

djcrystals said:
There's A LOT of this happening with our phones according to the forums this last 2 months.....I'm still out ERI and Play only works on ICS.....no JB roms. Very strange.....but, I love a challenge and these forums and all of the amazing info I'm finding thanks to all the intelligent folk. Verizon is out as far as a replacement. They said I must have tampered with it....which, I did. Whats the status of your ERI/IMEI info. Hopefully solved soon.....I'm driving my wife nuts trying to fix it.
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I fixed my IMEI/ERI just the play store isnt working still.

TreasureMan said:
I fixed my IMEI/ERI just the play store isnt working still.
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How'd you guys fix the eri? I used QPST for the IMEI but now my debugging won't activate, whether on stock or an AOSP. I need it to.use another program that I can't mention.

djcrystals said:
How'd you guys fix the eri? I used QPST for the IMEI but now my debugging won't activate, whether on stock or an AOSP. I need it to.use another program that I can't mention.
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I forgot the name of it but it's in the development forums somewhere

i cant get the computer to install my phone for programming........SO I can't use RevSk$#$ on it. I need it to open as com port. Ive reinstalled drivers......several times....and check/re-checked phone settings. It occurs on both computers running Wirdows 7 Prof.

djcrystals said:
i cant get the computer to install my phone for programming........SO I can't use RevSk$#$ on it. I need it to open as com port. Ive reinstalled drivers......several times....and check/re-checked phone settings. It occurs on both computers running Wirdows 7 Prof.
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Have you tried downgrading your modem before trying revskills? When I used the repair utility it wouldn't connect my phone until I downgraded my modem. Just a thought.
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TreasureMan said:
I fixed my IMEI/ERI just the play store isnt working still.
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I'm in the same boat somewhat. My play store only works on certain roms now and I still can't figure out why.
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Lollipop 5.0.1 Zip

My computer is broken so I can't use a factory image, which I have, and therefore need a zip to flash. If you can help please do) BTW I need the whole rom, not just the update, and stock. Thx

zerosum0 said:
My computer is broken so I can't use a factory image, which I have, and therefore need a zip to flash. If you can help please do) BTW I need the whole rom, not just the update, and stock. Thx
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Are you have custom recovery?

Yes

fix your computer

beekay201 said:
fix your computer
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Give me the money

Get a job.

Ok guys we don't need that here. Afaik a 5.0.1 stock zip does not exist. But you can look in the development thread to see if you can find one.
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jd1639 said:
Ok guys we don't need that here.
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It's an honest answer. Why complicate things? Take care of what needs to be fixed first and everything that follows is easy.

Wakamatsu said:
It's an honest answer. Why complicate things? Take care of what needs to be fixed first and everything that follows is easy.
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Yep, that or find someone else that's got a computer with USB and internet connection.

If Lollipop requires an updated bootloader (I haven't checked on that) you're done. Cause you would need your flash the new bootloader. (with fastboot... So a computer required)
If it doesn't, just flash a custom Lollipop ROM that's close to stock.
If you can't find a factory firmware zip in the development section, then that's all you can do.
Aside from getting access to a computer as already suggested.
?

Try working with liver cancer caused by hep C, after a blood transfusion in the 80s b4 screening. God this was a good site b4 the trolling

zerosum0 said:
Try working with liver cancer caused by hep C, after a blood transfusion in the 80s b4 screening. God this was a good site b4 the trolling
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Ignore and/or report. It's the best way to go. ?
And sorry to hear that. That definitely sucks. ?

Thx bud

zerosum0 said:
Try working with liver cancer caused by hep C, after a blood transfusion in the 80s b4 screening. God this was a good site b4 the trolling
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I might have apologized but after that PM you sent...

Nobody here is trolling.
OP came in here asking for a zip - didn't even bother to look on the dev section.
we told him to fix his computer - he says he's got no money (but yet he's got a N5)
told him to find someone WITH a working computer - got ignored.
Sorry, no more spoonfeeding for you.

If you can get back to stock somehow on KitKat you may be able to OTA.
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