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[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jony1512:
Samsung Android ] Repair EFS / IMEI Repair WITHOUT BOX

PROBLEM:

Quote:

•Fake IMEI (usually 004999010640000)

•Unable to download apps from the market

•Unable to unlock your SIM card using your PIN

•Weird apps are downloading automatically from the market

•Blinking SIM card icon on the top tray… ETC

let's try to solve, but NOT 100% working, i've based only on my GT-P1000.

00 = first root the phone, download ROOT EXPLORER + ADB

01 = extract "ADB_2.0.0.0.rar" to a FOLDER [ c:\adbtools ]

02 = at the command prompt, c:\adbtools\

03 = type "adb install rootexplorer.apk" and enter, after install

04 = open root explorer, open efs folder

05 = if you can find ".nv_data.bak" then it's possible to RESTORE [ if NONE THEN LEAVE THIS PROCEDURE ]

06 = now, you still need to backup nv_data.bin & .nv_data.bak or folder EFS BEFORE DO ANYTHING

[ IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUS BACKUP OF NV_DATA.BIN THEN PROCEED TO 14 ]

07 = at command prompt [ C:\adbtools\ ], type adb shell

08 = type su

09 = type cp /efs/nv_data.bin /sdcard/

10 = type cp /efs/.nv_data.bak /sdcard/

11 = type exit & exit

12 = at root explorer, tap sdcard, long tap nv_data.bin, tap rename [ add .BAK ]

13 = long tap .nv_data.bak, tap rename, type nv_data.bin

14 = at command prompt [ C:\adbtools\ ], type adb shell

15 = type su

16 = type cp /sdcard/nv_data.bin

17 = type rm -rf /efs/nv_data.bin.md5

18 = type exit & exit

19 = REBOOT YOUR PHONE

Quote:

**The md5 hash/signature (nv_data.bin.md5) is removed (rm) as the system will generate a new one.

**Most likely your SIM code won’t work after this and you won’t be able to log into the phone**

Pop off your SIM card, boot your phone and execute the following commands to change ownership of the file under ADB

= at command prompt [ C:\adbtools\ ], type adb shell

= type su

= type chown 1001:1001 /efs/nv_data.bin

WARNING ! ! !

I take no responsibility to any damage caused by the methods written here,

DO AT YOUR OWN RISK ! ! !

REMINDER ! ! !

ALWAYS BACKUP YOUR EFS FOLDER

BEFORE DO ANYTHING ELSE

http://gsmforum7.blogspot.com.ar/2012/04/samsung-android-repair-efs-imei-repair.html?m=1
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[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmcommunication:
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[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] punith09:
hi ppl i wanted to load a custom kernel OR ics kernel and a coustom ROM to my xperia x10 mini pro

so far from stock i have done following

1. Rooted through super one click (superuser is installed)

2. xrecovery done got CWm

as the the next step is flashing a custom KERNEL

im not able to do it below is the log showed during flashing of KERNEL

01/023/2008 05:23:11 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized

01/023/2008 05:23:12 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.6.7.0 built on 2012-01-21 17:31:40

01/023/2008 05:23:12 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them

01/023/2008 05:23:16 - INFO - Device disconnected

01/023/2008 05:23:21 - INFO - Selected U20_nAa-ics-03_2.6.29.6-nAa-ics-03.ftf

01/023/2008 05:23:21 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing

01/023/2008 05:23:21 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.

01/023/2008 05:23:27 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

01/023/2008 05:23:28 - INFO - Opening device for R/W

01/023/2008 05:23:28 - INFO - Reading device information

01/023/2008 05:23:28 - INFO - Phone reading for flashing.

01/023/2008 05:23:28 - INFO - Start Flashing

01/023/2008 05:23:28 - INFO - Flashing loader

01/023/2008 05:23:28 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"

01/023/2008 05:23:28 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

01/023/2008 05:23:28 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

I tried many times but i'm not abel to flash it

and to my knowledge i guess without flashing a kernel u cannot load a custom rom

sorry for the noobness please help me out

and am i doing it the correct way?

thank you:confused:
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Kilroy.:
I think you forgot to unlock your bootloader! Before flashing a new kernel, you have to unlock it. Here is a tutorial:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1254225

Beware: the procedure is quite difficult and could be dangerous. If you are a noob, I would recommend you a ROM based on stock kernel, which you can flash via xrecovery. Here is a list (choose from "stock kernel based ROM" ) :

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1588192

Please press thanks if I helped.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] isko95:
Unlock your bootloader with flashtool
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aarmdlr:
Does the spirit fm apk works on any rom?
[HTC One X] TwinAdk:
Hello XDA.

I wanted to backup my rom, using Rom Manager, but received the error "error occurred while attempting to run privileged commands".

A search on google tells me this is a quite common error, related to root being missing. The phone IS rooted though, other apps use the root access, and i checked in SuperSU, the app was not listed there at all (neither denied or allowed access). I then changed the default access (overall) to allowed, but Rom Manager still fails.. I dont know if its related, but yesterday i moved all my files from sdcard/0/ to the root of the SD (due to the version of IceColdJelly i flashed requires this). But Rom Manager finds the older backups on the SD just fine....

I then ran Fix Permissions (by accident actually, i didnt want to do it that early in my investigation), and the phone started modifying a huge amount of permissions (fix_permissions.log here: https://mega.co.nz/#!ywRRXBoJ!e-jLnCokB3PHFBpqBaEYWSRQDacGVzHXtUJivyae93w).

Is this okay? Im worried that the "fixing" may have broken stuff.. The phone behaves normally, but im still worried.

Also, the rom backup via Rom Manager still doesnt work, anyone have an advice? I tried reinstalling Rom Manager, and ran SuperSU.zip from recovery (as i did first time i rooted the phone, more than 1 month ago).

Kind Regards

TwinAdk
[HTC One X] Guich:
Make a nandroid backup from recovery :)

It's better than backup by rom manager :)
[HTC One X] TwinAdk:
Well, yes, but i cannot specify the folder name in recovery. Minor issue, but backup from rom manager should still work..

The permission things, can you comment on them?

Kind Regards

TwinAdk
[HTC One X] Guich:
You can rename the backup with TWRP! Switch to this recovery if you've CMW ;)

For fix permission: i can't see the log now, but the fix used to solve conflicts and issue :)
[HTC One X] TwinAdk:
Im on CWM. Why should i change to TWRP? I like CWM, but many i have read multiple places that TWRP is better, but is that just a matter of opinion, or is there actually functionality/performance/etc that ratify a change of recovery?

Yes, the fix permissions is for "fixing issues" - but i HAD no issues before, yet the action changed HUGE amounts of permissions.

A snippit of the log:

I mean, why does the app mess with these kind of things? AND, the fix permission being able to run, proves root access to me..? So why is backup not working :) Also verified root access with an app (root checker).

Kind Regards

TwinAdk
[HTC One X] Guich:
TWRP is better than CWM because you can rename the backup, change the theme and it's organizzed.

I think log is good, it processed all app for find issues :)
[HTC One X] TwinAdk:
Think ill switch to TWRP, i searched and read some forum threads here from XDA, and everyone says that TWRP is more responsive and makes the backups faster (+ compression and apparently USB OTG compatible).

Kind Regards

TwinAdk
[HTC One X] Guich:
Yes, I agree! :)

But i think the best recovery is 4ext but there isn't for HOX.. :(
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Tinup93:
Defenilty Xperia Tx Screen is the best on THe market SO far

http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/02/11/xperia-z-display-comparison-roundup/

original thread ^
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Gildart:
wow,,my phone is nice lol
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] lee480:
Nope. Xperia Ion's screen is superior than the both. Proven multiple times.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] ZN6:
Nope. My Nokia 3120's screen much powerful and durable than that phone.

Proven hundred times:p

Feel free to hit if this post help you anyway.

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[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] nemer12:
its wierd that " top phones " from SOny have different displays..(they say that the display are the same) but their NOT...maybe it has to do something with " it depends were the phone is made"...NOT ALL PHONES ARE EQUALY the same....

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And also Sony Xperia Z has Bravia 2 engine that adjust the colors and also you''ll see when u'll have a Xperia Z in hand that the screen is better than one we find on Xperia TX/T/S blabla..because also as I've heard that U change modify the settings for(contrast, colors, and others things like on a real tv).
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] AmberBoy:
Odp: Xperia Tx Ripping Z screen apart =)

So thread should be named Xperia Z mediocre display :D

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[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] peetr_:
I like Z screen more. Natural colours and more details.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Fuzalert2k:
No, it's been proven that the TX has had the same, if not better,screen than the ION.

It is the Xperia T that had the inferior screen.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] lee480:
Ok. Refined my statement. Xperia TX with opti-contrast is on par with Xperia Ion, the others, generally not as good.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Geo2160:
Two crappy screens with high ppi compared against each other. Yay!
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Fuzalert2k:
So what is considered a good screen? The Galaxy S3?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] omarfaieq007:
like!
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Geo2160:
Almost any screen can be considered good compared to this, especially if you don't include BE or any dubious software tweaks that don't always work. But, to answer your question, pit the HOX / iPhone 5 against the XT and the HTC Droid DNA / Butterfly against the XZ . Take a look at those and come back and tell me the screens Sony uses are excellent, or even good. I dare you!
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] lee480:
HTC makes the best screens in the planet, I admit, but the second would be Sony. Not Apple or Samsung. Apple screens are average, maybe comparable to Sony's, while Samsung's are pure nonsense. Samsung screens are oversaturated and colours are not accurately displayed. Most oddly, it can't even display whites properly.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] nemer12:
Iphone 5 screen is comparable with HTC ONE X..

also gsmarena said that the screen of Xperia Z isn't so good..and they think that is a fault phone...

also...dont know why I look at my SX T screen and compare it with an ARC S screen..and i dont see any difference !!! WHAT? :|

I dont like AMOLED SCREEn, but with my xperia t i prefer better the one from S3.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Geo2160:
HTC and Apple don't MAKE any screens. They use mostly screens produced by Sharp or LG. And usually they're the same thing, only calibrated differently. Also, Apple is probably the only company which calibrates screens for proper colors. So bashing Apple while praising HTC for its screens doesn't make any sense.

Also, I bet that most PenTile Samsung screens could look much more natural with proper calibration. The screen used on the HTC One S and the first PadFone look pretty good.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] lee480:
Actually it does. HTC's screens are 'painted', displayed differently, more vibrant but not too extreme till the crazy colour gamma of the S3. Like it or not, it is a flaw of Pentile matrix that causes the terrible blue tint. No amount of calibration can solve that sad flaw.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Geo2160:
I wasn't comparing Samsung's screens to HTC's screens. They're different technologies, with different problems. I just said that Samsung's PenTile screens could look more natural with proper calibration.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] 1337rice:
While everyone is complaining about the Pentile matrix screen has horrible blue tint, my biggest gripe about it is the fuzziness it causes on the text. I thought they nailed it with the Galaxy S2 when they didn't use the Pentile screen, but they decided to continue using it with the Galaxy Nexus, Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note...

With that being said, I think the Retina screen from Apple is still one of the best in the market. Screen is sharp, colours are natural and never over-saturated or does it feel under-saturated.

I wouldn't judge the Xperia Z too much from the pics and pre-production shots. Using a camera to take pictures of a bright screen never produces the exact white balance anyways...
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Geo2160:
Well, their latest flagship (the Note 2) uses a proper RGB matrix.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] sshariff:
I have just come back playing with the Xperia Z in a 3 store as well as a Phones4u store and comparing it with my Xperia T. Was considering putting my XT on ebay and going for the Z but having seen the two next two each other I decided against it.

The two screens are almost identical except that the Z has more PPI, however cannot make out that difference to be honest as the XT already has a good PPI. I adjusted both phone screens to maximum brightness and found the XT to be the brighter of the two. Also set both to 50% and again the XT screen was slightly brighter. Viewing angles are very much the same. Played the Xperia HD landscapes video on both phones at the same time next to each other and to be honest the video in my XT looked slightly better. I fully agree with the author of this thread that the TX definitely has the better screen as it has already been discussed that its screen is better than the XT.

The homescreens and app drawers look virtually identical (had even the same default theme set on both phones) to the XT except that the screen on the Z is bigger. Opened Chrome on both phones and again whites of the T are visibly whiter on the XT compared with the Z. Again checked this both at max as well as 50% brightness. I have never owned any smartphone other than a Sony and I have to be truthful is saying that the display is not the best out there. But it still is a descent display, not bad at all like others sound to be.

I also compared the display with that of the Nexus 4 in the 3 store and to be honest the Nexus 4 has the better display overall. The salesman could not comment when I asked his opinion to be honest.

The design of the Z is definitely better. Saw the white as well as black one out of which black seemed the better one (mainly since only the back and sides are white while the front is still black).

All in all anyone considering an upgrade from the XT to a Z should definitely go out and compare the two themselves first. It is definitely not worth the circa £200 extra compared with the XT prices of today.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Tinup93:
Tx beats nexus also

Totaly Agree with you except nexus Part

original thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2144344 <
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] sshariff:
I meant the Nexus 4 is better than Z as well as XT. Unfortunately we don't have TX in UK
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] omarfaieq007:
TX display is something else to be fair,compared with XT and S3 and Nexus..it's superior to them all in different aspects,even the salesman agreed..will post some photos later to help u guys choose what suits u best..PEACE
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] lee480:
There's already a thread here comparing why Nexus 4 screen sucks compared to Xperia T.

No need to do biased self-imagination and declare Nexus 4 the winner.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] dmbardal:
Is that the XT?

Why would anyone want their screen to be like that?

It's horrid to look at ! :s (The Sony phone that is. Its oversaturated to oblivion.)
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] sshariff:
How can someone who has never owned a non sony/Sony Ericsson phone be biased? I think it is about time you come out of this fantasy Sony illusion. It was the first time I even played with a nexus device! The XT screen cannot compare with the likes of HTC or nokia or iphone or even the nexus 4. No point arguing as an unbiased person can simply enter a phone shop and compare themselves.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maritimesbob:
Obviously for UK users, has anyone managed to find a workaround for the Sky Go app that allows users in the UK to watch subscribed TV?

It refuses to work on a rooted device. My Nexus 7 is rooted therefore no luck for me!

I was looking forward to using this app on my tablet, so I'm tempted to unroot and go back to stock.

It appears to be pretty smart as knowing whether the device is rooted. I have tried various ideas to "hide" the root, used various apps to temp unroot but I am unsure what else to try. I am not sure but perhaps to app detects a non-stock kernel?

Anyone else had better luck?

Thanks.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lennyuk:
The app detects lots of things

Root binary in various locations

Root app in various locations

Changes in /system

changes to recovery partition

changes to kernel

I have fully unrooted my N7 (not wiped) and it still thinks I am rooted - my only option will be to wipe, but I don't want to risk losing my GTA Vice City game data, so it will have to wait.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonny68:
I'm surprised the developers haven't found a work around yet for this, not overly fussed myself
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MortigiTempo:
I really don't see the point of the restrictions...If I was going to stream the content freely to others, I'd use my PC not my tablet - but there's no restrictions on computers with administrator accounts.

If their argument is that rooted devices are less secure, then why let me download the app and succesfully login? all my details are still on the device whether the stream works or not. and I have other sky apps that are connected to the same login that all work fine despite root.

So what exactly is the problem with rooted devices? The lack of an answer to that question is the most frustrating thing about it all
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MortigiTempo:
and now the minor bug fixing update to 4.2.2 has stopped it working at all.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] saeed-constantine:
who can do this?
[HTC Sensation] rainversion13:
Hello, i've bought the 1900mAH anker battery. I replaced my 1580mAH stock battery with the anker. But it still indicates in the app "battery monitor widget" that mAH is still 1580 and not 1900?? Should I delete my battery stats or it is just normal? Thanks
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
its normal ..as the value is hardcoded in the kernel and lot of devs tried to change it with no success ..but Anker Does work pretty well over stock :)
[HTC Sensation] LeMuecke:
AW: [Q] Anker Battery only has 1580mAH and not 1900mAH?

In battery monitor widget you have to add a new battery in the settings or somewhere, with 1900mAh, then it's right ;)
[HTC Sensation] protohamster:
Is it hardcoded? I put in an HTC 1750 mAmp battery (for EVO 3D) and the battery widget correctly detects it as 1750.
[HTC Sensation] trevb87:
i was wondering the same thing. when i put in the stock battery it reads it correctly. just not the anker battery...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] durps:
Got a new rom and love it besides the cheesy status bar and pilldown menu. Any one have the stock status bar?

Will thank!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Towle:
It's not as easy as that. Someone would need to edit files in the rom you are using to theme the status bar back to stock.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jdidtht:
Orrr you could insert a different systemui apk in and get stock back. Depending on what rom you are on it may work. If you are on an aosp rom twiz ui won't work. But generally twiz systemuis are pretty interchangeable depending on framework.. Can I ask what rom you are on?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] akapaul26:
Dude, please search and post in correct areas of the forum. Reported!

Only The Best...Wicked Roms, Wicked v7 Abuser!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] durps:
Reported me? LOL I guess. Doesn't bother me.

Anyways, I was on wicked v7, but just went back to frosty. Although if theres a way to get stock back then I can actually give v7 a go again.

Edit:Whoops, just noticed this was posted in q and a, could of sworn I posted in themes and apps.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] evil1art:
Cheesy?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] durps:
Edit: Nvm, no reason to act like a kid too lol. Its a forum, it doesnt affect me at all lol.

This can be closed, back on Frosty anyway.
[HTC Wildfire S] lostghostrise:
I tried downloading new rom sense 4 themed . an as usual i have to install that android4 kernal immediatly after i install rom.. for me not to get HTC Screeen stuck. so anyway.. did all that an it just sits on the new htc sense 4 rom boot logo..:(
[HTC Wildfire S] thehacka1:
It worked for someone else. Anyway just install the rom without any extra addons.

---------- Post added at 02:57 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:16 PM ----------

My mistake... don't use android 4 kernel. Use cm7 kernel by alquez.
[HTC Wildfire S] lostghostrise:
Hey could i have a link to the kernal? .

The reason i have to use that android kernal was because i have 2012 wfs an roms arnt booting. so maby i need another speical one? cheers
[HTC Wildfire S] thehacka1:
Just find it in the android development section.
[Xperia Z Accessories] craftycarper1:
This arrived today, the 1st part of the Xperia Z waiting game........

£2.90 from Ebay (UK), with screen protector, hard case, slightly rubberized, but not too much to be "sticky" when sliding into pocket. Very thin, will add very little bulk/weight to phone, and will stop the back getting scratched from laying around. Prefer this option to a protector on the back as well. All the cutouts are well cut, and appear to be in the right places. Back, side, and maybe a little corner protection, clips on. Sorry about the quality of pics.:laugh:

Linky thing for anyone interested
[Xperia Z Accessories] DarkKrypt:
I saw that Craftycarper1

I might consider getting it, its only $5~ Australian dollars.

Looks good.

Put it in the thread I started if you want.
[Xperia Z Accessories] craftycarper1:
Just looking on Expansys at the Casemate Barely there hard case at £14.99...........the one i've got looks exactly the same at a fraction of the cost!:cool:
[Xperia Z Accessories] DarkKrypt:
If you look hard enough you'll find the barely there case for £7.50~ :p
[Xperia Z Accessories] spurs1959:
Re case, cheap and cheerful

With this case fitted will the phone still fit in the DK26 charging dock or will it make the phone too big to fit.
[Xperia Z Accessories] craftycarper1:
I don't know yet to be honest, i would be inclined to say no, it is very thin, but i'm not holding my breath that it will.
[Xperia Z Accessories] craftycarper1:
Ok, this case is now surplus to my requirements, who wants it?, i will post to anyone who wants it.........
[Xperia Z Accessories] Aka91:
i would like it but i am in india

:confused:
[Xperia Z Accessories] Biffy:
What are you going to be using instead?
[Xperia Z Accessories] craftycarper1:
I've decided against the XZ, i have been deliberating for the last few days about it, and was awaiting the "event" yesterday, and decided to stick with HTC, my last 2 devices have been the Desire and One X, and i like them, so plumped on the One as my next device.

Sorry to Aka91, i'm only able to post in UK.
[Xperia Z Accessories] Aka91:
Sad!

but no worries

just ordered this!

:D

:laugh:
[Xperia Z Accessories] bricky06:
hey, can I get the case if it's still available please?
[Xperia Z Accessories] craftycarper1:
You certainly can my friend, if you PM me your address i will forward it on to you.
[Xperia Z Accessories] bricky06:
PM sent