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My IMEI problem fixed :D

hi guys im not sure if this will work on all our galaxy s 4g's but this is how i fixed my imei problem.
step1. used odin v1.85 to flash back to KB5DeodexV21
step2. using root explorer i went into efs folder
step3. copied nv_data.bin
Step4. still in the same folder open root then afs and finally settings.
step5. paste nv_data.bin and reset the device
hope this helps! God Bless

chino1987 said:
hi guys im not sure if this will work on all our galaxy s 4g's but this is how i fixed my imei problem.
step1. used odin v1.85 to flash back to KB5DeodexV21
step2. using root explorer i went into efs folder
step3. copied nv_data.bin
Step4. still in the same folder open root then afs and finally settings.
step5. paste nv_data.bin and reset the device
hope this helps! God Bless
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this only works if you have it backed up, many of us dont have it backed up or we deleted it for whatever reason. im glad you fixed yours, i have to send it to tmobile

I didnt have a back up i flashed mine back to this rom and it restored the files since i had deleted them by mistake
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juan16h said:
this only works if you have it backed up, many of us dont have it backed up or we deleted it for whatever reason. im glad you fixed yours, i have to send it to tmobile
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why didnt u guys just snag the recovery image out of that folder open it extract the phones default backup of the iemi and copy it back it would have saved u all like a major headache.

RaverX3X said:
why didnt u guys just snag the recovery image out of that folder open it extract the phones default backup of the iemi and copy it back it would have saved u all like a major headache.
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What if you dont have the folder backed up? Will it still work with this method?
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nv_data.bin not found
I did what u did , but nv_data.bin file not found
i used hc-ktool to backup efs , and also nv_data.bin not found

Best way to backup the EFS folder

So what is the best way to back it up?
Please don't tell me to copy and paste it with a file manager

I hate to tell you this. Copy it with a file manager then transfer it to your computer. It's how you do it.

Honestly I've never had success backing up the efs folder. Every time I tried with any file manager it always failed to copy the IMEI.
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cpkelley94 said:
Honestly I've never had success backing up the efs folder. Every time I tried with any file manager it always failed to copy the IMEI.
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Use Super Manager. I've restored mine with it before.

tar or cpio -- Using zip or anything related to Windows, especially a text editor, is just asking for trouble.
# cd /efs
# tar cvf /sdcard/my_efs_backup.20120816.tar .
then copy my_efs_backup.20120816.tar off your microSD and put it somewhere safe

Jeff... I'm not a Linux guy more of a Windows guy but am I suppose to put that in the terminal on the phone? And hechoen aren't there folder permissions involved when you put back the file?
I know there are apps that backup your efs but can I use them? Also somewhere in a thread there is a flash able zip that backups your efs, can it work with ics

I spent a few bucks and bought root explorer...no problems.

Shortbus-Driver said:
I spent a few bucks and bought root explorer...no problems.
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Yeah and it also seems that its the only file explorer without the bloat. Its pretty expensive for a simple file explorer.

But well worth it

I find adb a lot easier than the terminal on the phone. It's useful for pushing a file or two to the phone or vice versa without unmounting the microSD. Free too!
Posted from my AOKP-ified SGS4G

Any rom that installs with my aroma installer like most gb roms and a few ics roms make an efs backup in /sdcard/aroma-backup for you.
Also any ics rom that has used the cm9 update.sh script team acid made will back it up for you during the rom install (cm9/aokp).

But how about that flash able zip file from cm7 that backs up your efs folder?

FBis251 said:
Any rom that installs with my aroma installer like most gb roms and a few ics roms make an efs backup in /sdcard/aroma-backup for you.
Also any ics rom that has used the cm9 update.sh script team acid made will back it up for you during the rom install (cm9/aokp).
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The reason I want to back it up is because I want to flash back to stock using heimdall and there are those times that something could go wrong.

th3controller said:
And hechoen aren't there folder permissions involved when you put back the file?
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Nope. The folder already has the correct permissions. All you need to do is stitch the system to read/write then paste it back in place. I have used this method so I know it works. I do agree with Jeff though. If you know how to use adb it's a sure fire way to go. Just most users are clueless about it.

hechoen said:
Nope. The folder already has the correct permissions. All you need to do is stitch the system to read/write then paste it back in place. I have used this method so I know it works. I do agree with Jeff though. If you know how to use adb it's a sure fire way to go. Just most users are clueless about it.
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Lumins guide to using heimdall uses adb right? So can I backup my efs and flash heimdall afterwards correct?

This is the easiest way to make a backup:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/teamacid/files/fb/cwm/cm7-efs-backup.zip/download
Thank FB.

lumin30 said:
This is the easiest way to make a backup:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/teamacid/files/fb/cwm/cm7-efs-backup.zip/download
Thank FB.
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That's the one I'm talking about! And isn't there another zip to restore the efs folder?
And does it work with ics galaxy s beam?

th3controller said:
That's the one I'm talking about! And isn't there another zip to restore the efs folder?
And does it work with ics galaxy s beam?
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I just want to say... it is okay to test things out on your own. That is how you learn.

lumin30 said:
I just want to say... it is okay to test things out on your own. That is how you learn.
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Can you at least please provide the thread that the flash able zip is which is both the efs back up and restore.

Try looking at the url I posted above and see if you can figure out - on your own - how to back in to the folder FB posted both the backup and restore zips.

[Q] Backup folder wifi

Hello, I accidentally deleted some files from the wifi on my razr xt925, through root explorer. Unfortunately my wifi stopped working after that. It would be possible, some being charitable, post a backup folder of files wifi so I can restore it!? Thank you ...

Please friends, do this favor. I just need the folder that contains the settings WIFI. It is very important, otherwise not returned to my work WIFI. Just copy the folder to the ROOT EXPLORER. thank you
If anyone has any other solution for my problem, thank you!
Have restored the settings, did all wipes, installed android via rsd, fastboot and saw nothing.
Please. I await help!

douglasbonno said:
Hello, I accidentally deleted some files from the wifi on my razr xt925, through root explorer. Unfortunately my wifi stopped working after that. It would be possible, some being charitable, post a backup folder of files wifi so I can restore it!? Thank you ...
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What directory you need ? system/etc/wifi ?
If that's what you need, here is:
http://d-h.st/7HD

epinter said:
What directory you need ? system/etc/wifi ?
If that's what you need, here is:
http://d-h.st/7HD
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Thank you have answered. The folder is etc/firmware/wlan/prima

douglasbonno said:
Thank you have answered. The folder is etc/firmware/wlan/prima
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Attached.

epinter said:
Attached.
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Thank you. But unfortunately did not solve my problem. The Wifi did not return to work, and I'm no imei this same device. I will appeal to the warranty. Thank you for the input!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1960918
Read that thread for the method to restore IMEI on your device.
You don't have to warranty the phone, you can fix it yourself.

[Trick][Noob Friendly]How to fix md5 sum mismatch error in CWM easy n quick!!

Hi guys,
I have started this life saver thread (lol) for those who are getting md5 mismatch error while restoring backups in cwm..:screwy:
Dont delete the precious backups which show error in restoring due to md5 midmatch..
There are lot of methods to fix this but they all require terminal,adb n such things.. but I bet My method is d easiest..
Let's start,
Things required..
Nothing!!! Except a good file explorer which has a option to create new file.. I prefer root explorer but it costs to buy..
Cautionon't rename any folders in the backup Coz it makes ur backup useless..
1.Now open your file explorer & navigate to your clockworkmod/backup/(choose the backup which u want to restore)/ folder on your sd card and u will see a file called nandroid.md5 which contains all d info about the rom on which d backup was made..
2.Back up & then Delete the nandroid.md5 file and in options create a new file & name it as nandroid.md5 exactly as it was before (DON'T USE CAPS WHILE NAMING)..
3.Make sure u don't touch anything else & exit your file explorer..
4.Enter into cwm recovery and restore the backup which u modified.. Yuppy!! Restore successful..
OTHER CASES FOR RESTORING FAILURE
1.A bad or damaged backup
2.Problem with kernels related to mounting & unmounting /system,/data,/cache
3.Some have reported error in restoring bcoz of some folder created in system by root all data 2 sd app..
4.Renamed backups
If this method dint work for u then pls search & try other complicated methods..
Pls report after using this method and press thanks if this helped you..
Sent from Phoenix SGY

Hello will u help when a cwm not available for devices like ace duos 6802?

Do u mean u don't have a cwm backup??
Sent from my Hulk SGY

Manu.S said:
Hi guys,
I have started this thread for those who are getting md5 mismatch error while restoring backups in cwm..:screwy:
Dont delete the precious backups which show error in restoring due to md5 midmatch..
There are lot of methods to fix this but they all require terminal,adb n such things.. but I bet My method is d easiest..
Let's start,
Things required..
Nothing!!! Except a good file explorer which has a option to create new file.. I prefer root explorer but it costs to buy..
Cautionon't rename any folders in the backup Coz it makes ur backup useless..
1.Now open your file explorer & navigate to your clockworkmod/backup/(choose the backup which u want to restore)/ folder on your sd card and u will see a file called nandroid.md5 which contains all d info about the rom on which d backup was made..
2.Delete the nandroid.md5 file and in options create a new file & name it as nandroid.md5 exactly as it was before (DON'T USE CAPS WHILE NAMING)..
3.Make sure u don't touch anything else & exit your file explorer..
4.Enter into cwm recovery and restore the backup which u modified.. Yuppy!! Restore successful..
OTHER CASES FOR RESTORING FAILURE
1.A bad or damaged backup
2.Problem with kernels related to mounting & unmounting /system,/data,/cache
3.Some have reported error in restoring bcoz of some folder created in system by root all data 2 sd app..
4.Renamed backups
Pls report after using this method and press thanks if this helped you..
Sent from my Themed Hulk SGY
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These steps did not work for me, I still got the error after following the guide?

jo15765 said:
These steps did not work for me, I still got the error after following the guide?
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work perfect me...lifesaver....thanks...should be sticky...

Dude, you saved my life

Thank you bro !

It works on the ext SD card!

I don't have a file called nandroid.md5 in my backup

What if there is no TWRP recovery installed, only CWM 6.0 version installed.
Manu.S said:
Hi guys,
I have started this thread for those who are getting md5 mismatch error while restoring backups in cwm..:screwy:
Dont delete the precious backups which show error in restoring due to md5 midmatch..
There are lot of methods to fix this but they all require terminal,adb n such things.. but I bet My method is d easiest..
Let's start,
Things required..
Nothing!!! Except a good file explorer which has a option to create new file.. I prefer root explorer but it costs to buy..
Cautionon't rename any folders in the backup Coz it makes ur backup useless..
1.Now open your file explorer & navigate to your clockworkmod/backup/(choose the backup which u want to restore)/ folder on your sd card and u will see a file called nandroid.md5 which contains all d info about the rom on which d backup was made..
2.Delete the nandroid.md5 file and in options create a new file & name it as nandroid.md5 exactly as it was before (DON'T USE CAPS WHILE NAMING)..
3.Make sure u don't touch anything else & exit your file explorer..
4.Enter into cwm recovery and restore the backup which u modified.. Yuppy!! Restore successful..
OTHER CASES FOR RESTORING FAILURE
1.A bad or damaged backup
2.Problem with kernels related to mounting & unmounting /system,/data,/cache
3.Some have reported error in restoring bcoz of some folder created in system by root all data 2 sd app..
4.Renamed backups
Pls report after using this method and press thanks if this helped you..
Sent from my Themed Hulk SGY
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What if the recovery installed before ROM flashing was not from TWRP but from CWM 6.0 version? And what if the backup was faulty with error message " failed to mount data" but the person continued the ROM flashing with a hope that everything will be fine, but it wasn't the Cyanogen 10.2 nightly was too faulty for the Samsung Galaxy i9001. Now I'm stuck with the blue Cyanogen rotating logo, unable to reboot and unable to go back to my default system, MD5 mismatch error. Can I do the steps mentioned through a PC, by accessing the folders and files inside the device by USB?

+1 tnx work on my galaxy note i717D CWM 6.0.4.3

Thanks
Thanks a lot! Worked verry wel on my rooted Acer Liquid E1

should work i hope
hope this works
had to factory reset my nexus 7 2013 to install kit kat and the restores weren't working
thx

thank you very much fot the information, i hope it works on my phone too.

Manu.S said:
Hi guys,
I have started this thread for those who are getting md5 mismatch error while restoring backups in cwm..:screwy:
Dont delete the precious backups which show error in restoring due to md5 midmatch..
There are lot of methods to fix this but they all require terminal,adb n such things.. but I bet My method is d easiest..
Let's start,
Things required..
Nothing!!! Except a good file explorer which has a option to create new file.. I prefer root explorer but it costs to buy..
Cautionon't rename any folders in the backup Coz it makes ur backup useless..
1.Now open your file explorer & navigate to your clockworkmod/backup/(choose the backup which u want to restore)/ folder on your sd card and u will see a file called nandroid.md5 which contains all d info about the rom on which d backup was made..
2.Delete the nandroid.md5 file and in options create a new file & name it as nandroid.md5 exactly as it was before (DON'T USE CAPS WHILE NAMING)..
3.Make sure u don't touch anything else & exit your file explorer..
4.Enter into cwm recovery and restore the backup which u modified.. Yuppy!! Restore successful..
OTHER CASES FOR RESTORING FAILURE
1.A bad or damaged backup
2.Problem with kernels related to mounting & unmounting /system,/data,/cache
3.Some have reported error in restoring bcoz of some folder created in system by root all data 2 sd app..
4.Renamed backups
Pls report after using this method and press thanks if this helped you..
Sent from my Themed Hulk SGY
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Yes. Thanks so much. it really help me. Works 100%. I have restore my data on Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos I9082.. Thanks

nshyam668 said:
I don't have a file called nandroid.md5 in my backup
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That happens in some cases, means your backup didnt finished (probably you didnt had enought space for it)
Just create an new file nandroid.md5, and try to restore it You have nothing to loose
B.Regards

Thanks
Thanks dude. BTW I anyone has problem locating the nandroid.md5 file it's in the /data/media/clockwork... on the N4 atleast

legend

So I've deleted and remade the file only to get the exact error. Any other way of fixing this??
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Jesushasadroid said:
work perfect me...lifesaver....thanks...should be sticky...
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NickVXD said:
Dude, you saved my life
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onikage31 said:
Thank you bro !
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C00lBeanz said:
It works on the ext SD card!
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LiMITZERO said:
+1 tnx work on my galaxy note i717D CWM 6.0.4.3
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Rockel said:
Thanks a lot! Worked verry wel on my rooted Acer Liquid E1
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Dil2013 said:
Yes. Thanks so much. it really help me. Works 100%. I have restore my data on Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos I9082.. Thanks
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R0B3RTF1SH3R said:
legend
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Thank you guys Happy to hear that my first post proved to b a lifesaver to many.. :thumbup:
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[Q] IMEI Problem when i installed custom rom

Hello Developers,
I was Installed this rom (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1972087) in my Galaxy SL (I9003) device. now baseband and IMIE missing. I have no backup but i seen a backup folder in my sdcard and that folder name backup/efs and some file there.
please tell me how to recover my IMEI also Baseband?
Please ;(

aminulbd said:
Hello Developers,
I was Installed this rom (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1972087) in my Galaxy SL (I9003) device. now baseband and IMIE missing. I have no backup but i seen a backup folder in my sdcard and that folder name backup/efs and some file there.
please tell me how to recover my IMEI also Baseband?
Please ;(
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Jelly Bam is one of the most powerful ROM that ever existed for our device (all thanks to LoLaTiOn) and even I am using it till date and have never got this problem but it might not be the same case for everyone..
DAMN for NO BACKUP TAKEN
now lets solve your problem and lets fix your baseband and IMEI,take a deep breath now and copy the files that you see in backup/efs folder to your PC... now there are two possibilities that this might be the corrupt efs folder and it can also be the efs folder that have the correct data of your IMEI.
Once done copying those files to PC.,now copy and replace(if asked) the same folder on your internal storage of your phone... reboot in recovery,wipe data/cache/dalvik and reboot... is your IMEI fixed now???
If its still not fixed then download ODIN V1.85 and flash any stock gingerbread ROM(PDA only).
This should fix your problem and still if its not fixed then download a CM9 based (4.0.4) rom and flash via CWM.(this have more chances of restoring your IMEI).
if you any more doubts then feel free to ask here.
GOODLUCK

Thanks
mustafahussain said:
Jelly Bam is one of the most powerful ROM that ever existed for our device (all thanks to LoLaTiOn) and even I am using it till date and have never got this problem but it might not be the same case for everyone..
DAMN for NO BACKUP TAKEN
now lets solve your problem and lets fix your baseband and IMEI,take a deep breath now and copy the files that you see in backup/efs folder to your PC... now there are two possibilities that this might be the corrupt efs folder and it can also be the efs folder that have the correct data of your IMEI.
Once done copying those files to PC.,now copy and replace(if asked) the same folder on your internal storage of your phone... reboot in recovery,wipe data/cache/dalvik and reboot... is your IMEI fixed now???
If its still not fixed then download ODIN V1.85 and flash any stock gingerbread ROM(PDA only).
This should fix your problem and still if its not fixed then download a CM9 based (4.0.4) rom and flash via CWM.(this have more chances of restoring your IMEI).
if you any more doubts then feel free to ask here.
GOODLUCK
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Thanks its worked but not recover my IMEI. Baseband and a fake IMEI come in my device also network working goods.