I've tried to restore the EFS of my girlfriend's phone. Time ago, i've made a backup of efs folder by tar command. I've a file called efs-backup.tar.gz. The problem is that when i flash blank file EFS with odin to restore EFS partition and i copy all file in my efs folder with tar command (removing md5 file) the smartphone shows me that it hasn't an IMEI or a baseband. The phone shows only the row IMEI with no number and no null string. I've found this thread http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f634/riff-jtag-how-repair-samsung-baseband-imei-2-a-1661209/ when users says that I need a JTAG RIFF box to restore with the files in the thread. Anyone knows an other solution? I've tried also with my i9003 efs with no success.
thank you in advance for help.
Try convert you tar.gz backup to odin flashable tar, than flash with odin3 ver 1.85 in pda
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How can I do it? Thank you for answering.
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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.
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...
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.
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
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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.
Hi, i have a great problem, because the my Galaxy Core return me NULL imei.
I have tried already with all method that there are in this forum, but i no have success.
in EFS folder there isn't nv_data.bin file but there is mps_core.dat.
I haven't a backup EFS folder, please help me. Thanks!