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[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] albertocastillo2001:
Hello

I own a Galaxy S I9000 with Slimbean 4.2.2 for a few years already.

I am in another country now for a few days and I received a message saying that my phone's IMEI is not registered and will ban me from using their service unless I pay a tax.

If I were going to stay for a Little longer I wouldn't really mind to pay for it, but since I am leaving in one week it seems to be quite stupid.

However, I tried to slve it the legal way by going into the office, but I won't be able to do so until Monday because it's closed

I have a backup of my efs folder for a few years and a new one I did today. i also checked the permissions and the groups it belongs to so I quite know what I am doing. I tried renaming the nv_data.bin and bak files so the phone wouldn't find them and restarted just to get a generic IMEI number but the phone didn't register on the network. I know that depending on the operator the phone might register or not, so in this case it's not doing it.

My question is how could I change the IMEI number. I tried my own methods but don't seem to be working ok. I am not sure if the phone won't just work if the IMEI number in the file and the motherboard itself don't match.

I know changing an IMEI is an ilegal process and I am unsure if this is against the rules so feel free to close the thread in case it is. I have no plans on doing ilegal stuff with it, mainly because it's my own phone

Any ideas?

Thank you.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 3L4CK_5C0RP10N:
This sound me like a scam.... : (

Since you pay to use the SIM card from that carrier, doesn't matter what phone IMEI you are using as long as that phone is unlocked for that carrier...
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrjraider:
A scam can be possible. Altho it depends on the country you're in.. Also i woudnt reccommend it if you're there on a holiday of some sort.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] albertocastillo2001:
Hi

Thank you.

No, it's not a scam. I confirmed it. And my phone has already been blocked.

The reason this is done, as far as I know it's because they want to prevent phones from other countries being sold here

Can I do what I proposed some how?

Thanks!
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xsenman:
read this

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[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] albertocastillo2001:
Hi

Thanks xsenman I am a bit affraid to do a full EFS restore since my pone is working properly, there's nothing wrong with it, just that it's IMEI has been blacklisted.

I tried to use now my existing EFS folder and using a nv_data.bin file from a friend so the IMEI would change. I tried setting right permissions and the right group, but the pone seems to always change those on next restart and sets only rwx for owner. I also tried to make a copy of the nv_data.bin of my friend to .nv_data.bak too

Any other idea
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xsenman:
all details are on that post, how to make it stick as well as final solution, please read again

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[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] albertocastillo2001:
Hi

actually I did follow that but not all of it since it asks you to restore a efs you can get in the thread

However I didn't want to risk too much since my EFS is fine. And when I get back to my country everything will work fine because I can use my own IMEI. But since I am now in a country that has blocked my IMEI I am trying to use just a friend's nv_data.bin file in my phone.

However even if I set the same permissions and the group that you talk about in the thread it won't work for this file. This is what I tried already, sorry if I didn't mention it before

If I set 777 and root group to on my friend's file (as my original nv_data.bin has by default for some reason, since I think the right ones are 644 radio:radio) then the file permissions won't change in next reboot but still it will give me a generic IMEI number

If I set 644 root:root as indicated on your post on my friend's file it will change permissions on next reboot as commented in the earlier post

If I set 644 radio:radio to my own nv_data.bin file or 777 root:root as it's by default for some reason, it works., but again, it's my own file

So could it be that the phone knows that my friend's nv_data.bin file is from another phone? The same settings don't seem to work for a file that is not mine

Also, to let you know I am using Slimbean 4.2.2, I can't flash my phone to GB at the moment.

Thank you!
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xsenman:
First and foremost, the moment you want to Flash, the rule of the thump is you should have a EFS folder backed-up somewhere else ( external SD card or PC or cloud)

so IF you do have a backup, than overwriting it would not be a problem as you can easily restore it with your backup ( this applies to any an all files and folders in the Internal phone memory)

if you are swapping IMEI the files inside the efs folder, nv_data.bin and nv_data.bin.md5 has to be overwritten. swap may not last as the moment you flash again, they will be conflict between IMEI in the Nand memory and IMEI in your folder when booting the new ROM also note networks will reject two phones with same IMEI trying to connect to their network

the normal steps should be overwrite, (not replace) than save, than quit all using the editing app than reboot

if it fails to stick, one way is

Copy Paste EFS folder with root explorer (meaning overwrite it) , after paste , save and quit using menu, power down phone and reboot into recovery and wipe cache before rebooting....this worked for some

you can always fix permissions in CWM too and read this for better understanding.

Take Note, Altering IMEI is illegal in most countries​

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[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] albertocastillo2001:
Hi xsenman

Thanks for your replies. Sorry if I couldn't reply earlier.

I actually renamed my original nv_data.bin to nv_data.bina and nv_data.bin.md5 to nv_data.bin.md5a so I could put my friend's nv_data.bin and then set the right permissions and group. I thought this would have been enough but it didn't work.

Replacing the complete EFS folder "scares" me a bit just in case I get to mess something important. I guess this is because I really know that the efs folder is neccesary for the pone to work fine and I am affraid to mess something up. Even if I got a backup (Actually I got more tan one, since I did my first backup last year, and a newer one 4 days ago)

I asked my friend to give me a copy of his complete EFS folder but apparently he doesn't know to.

Thanks for your help.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xsenman:
look here for dummy EFS folder [15 to 23] Problem:-

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[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] albertocastillo2001:
Hi

Yes. I forgot about that one but I looked at it before. I wanted to ask you why do I need it and why can't I use my own since the important files are nv_data.bin only?

Sorry if I am making a mess with this explanation. I forgot to tell you that when I renamed my original nv_data.bin, nv_data.bin.md5, nv_data.bak and nv_data.bak.md5, I pasted my friend's nv_data.bin file but I didn't paste his .md5 file since I don't have it. When I restarted the pone the MD5 file got generated.

Shouldn't the dummy EFS folder only be used when somebody knows that it's EFS is corrupted but the nv_data.bin is fine?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xsenman:
that's what I noted from your first post as such I emphasized it, you only used one file, it should be two, that uploaded folder contain files from a broken i9000, so its more or less original , you can use only the two files in it. as i understand, you only want to use for a few days.

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[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] albertocastillo2001:
Hello

Oki, so since I don't want to mess up much with the EFS partition on my pone. Can I just overwrite nv_data.bin and nv_data.bin.md5 with the ones from my friend and then set the permissions and group?

I will ask him to send me the .md5 since he only sent me nv_data.bin

Would this work?

Thank you.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xsenman:
It should work, just overwrite files, and reboot after save and exit in menu, but if both of you are in the same network, both can be banned, if network decides to do so.

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[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] albertocastillo2001:
Thanks.

My friend will send me the file in a few hours. Once I try I will let you know.

I know about being banned but he's in my country and I am in another one at the momento. So nothing should happen.

His IMEI number will get banned in this country too after a few days. They are about to ban cheap Nokia pone I have too.

They just ban any phone that hasn't been bought in this country unless you pay that tax

Thanks!
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] albertocastillo2001:
Hello

I tried to add the nv_data.bin.md5 file from my friend. After restartng the pone I had my original IMEI instead of the original one or the generic one. So I think it's because it tried to restore the backup from nv_data.bak and nv_data.bak.md5

So, besides pasting my friend's nv_data.bin and nv:data.bin.md5 I tried to copy these files as nv_data.bak and nv_data.bak.md5 but after restarting I got a generic IMEi

I will try to ask my friend to send me nv_data.bak and nv_data.bak.md5 so I will replace:

nv_data.bin

nv_data.bin.md5

nv_data.bak

nv_data.bak.md5

with the ones from my friend and see what happens.

Thank you.!!
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PrashannaGP:
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[HTC Sensation] slugger09:
I see a few ROMS based on CM10 from the likes of Albinoman etc, but is there an official CM10 release?
[HTC Sensation] astar26:
There is CM10 available through the official website. But 10.1 and 10.2 are not officialy supported (these are different versions, not just updates to CM10).
[HTC Sensation] Far_SighT:
As far as I know, cm 10 official is available, but all builds are nightly.
[HTC One X] kai-t:
Hello,

my 7 panasonic sensores are not working after changing the battery.

The sensores are:

Panasonic 3 axis Axxeleration sensor

Panasonic 3 axis Magnetic Field sensor

Panasonic Orientation sensor

Panasonic Gyroscope sensor

Panasonic Rotation Vector

Panasonic Linear Acceleration

Panasonic Gravity

When i changed the battery i had also to change the power button / sensor flex cable.

I orderd the spare part cable from e-bay.

Now i am wondering where the sensores are located?

I hope someone can help me find the location of the sensores.

This error is so specific, everything works fine except of the panasonic sensores.

Is it possible that it has something to do with the power button /sensor flex cable?

I have read all the stuff about G-Sensor error and how to reinitialize it, but this do not work for me. My Problem seems to be another one.

I have tried to remove the battery and connect again, but this did not help...

Thanks for help

Kai
[HTC One X] kai-t:
No one has an idea?
[HTC One X] nathefellow:
I am in the same boat, have you found any way to get the sensors back to work again?

Thanks in advance.

ps: I think the power button's cable is the problem because there are two sensors on it, maybe it has to be reattached to the motherboard differently.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] ajain3982:
i installed kitchen before setting up java on my windows 8....

what can i do...the kitchen says error application java is not installed....

help..what can i do..???:p

plzz someone reply asap..!!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] roontje:
hi guys

i need some help. I have a Chinese smartphone named : Pulid F13

i need a ROM for this phone but i can't find it on the internet. The problem started when the phone freezes completely. I already searched for weeks for a ROM for my phone, but without result.

Maybe somebody knows if I can use a ROM from an other phone and then do an update to the original.

Here are the spec.:

Processor	MTK6589T 1.5GHz

CPU Type	Quad-Core

GPU	PowerVR SGX 544MP

RAM	2GB

ROM	32GB

Screen Size	5.0 Inch

Resolution	1920 x 1080 Pixels

please help or advice me.

Thnx
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] epulrevo:
Force close when trying to set wallpaper
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] FeraVolt:
is that the version which is attached to the post above? I reuploaded it... hopefully fixed.. if not..please provide a logcat.. so i can see what's the problem..
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] epulrevo:
I reinstall apk and now it works. Just the animation laggy when swype left or right at home screen, but not at app menu.
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] FeraVolt:
APK Updated...
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] mahesh911:
Fantastic adding more colours. Thanks fera. But its lagging not stuck kind of lagging , i mean d page scrolls slowly lik its been pulled from behind. The whole system behaves lik laggy same way. Added scripts to hw_config.sh . So i tink may b static live wallpaper lik option wud b better. Can u add dat setting nd it may help eliminate lag.

Btw ur added colours inspired me a lot to use this lwp nd so wish to induct these same colours to sony home preference dock colour background to match with the cosmic flow lwp.

Thank u Fera nd hope u get bored again so that u can come up with ideas lik this!! :)
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] JeffreyPiket:
:eek: WoW!!! Nicely done man! Great job, i love it!!! I especially like your modded light blue colour, thanks!
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] mahesh911:
Updated V2 slightly much better than d previous one but still laggy. I must say cosmic flow is one hell of a lwp.

Home preference static wallpaper setting wont work with cosmic flow. Any way on hw to make it static?

Do i need to install dat gpu rendering tweak as i tink all tweaks are already included rite...? Dat line opengls is in build.prop.
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] JeffreyPiket:
It also happens when you only just simply tap the home screen.
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] FeraVolt:
APK updated to v4 again..have to be smooth now..and yes.. it's preferrable that you install that gpu rendering tweak...

Thanks
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] mahesh911:
Is it possible to make it static by anyway? Lik in d video it somwat runs lik dat for a limited time but for our X10 its still a pain in d ass.

Iam using xperia Z ultra live wallpaper from playstore wich has static wallpaper setting nd adjust FPS , so the rom stays as so fluidic nd buttersmooth as lik with normal wallpaper nd it also has particle animation with touch sense.

Ya v al love cosmic flow lwp nd its very unique nd i want to use it. For that , static wallpaper setting must work.
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] FeraVolt:
No..unfortunately.. I just modified original one...
[HTC One S] Grandproxima:
Hey!

As the title says, which one i take, Facepalm or Moonshine?

Ask if you need to know someting.. I'm a little lost about build numbers etc. :D
[HTC One S] tivofool:
If you are on the latest jellybean update, (and by now that should be about everyone, that was months ago) then facepalm soff doesn't work for most. Moonshine came in and saved the day.

Moonshine can be tricky, I ran a RUU to be on the supported firmware, but It wouldn't go past step 2. Finally I put Mint Linux on an old laptop and it worked no problem.

I would guess, for most it works on windows or there would be more complaints /questions for help.
[HTC One S] Grandproxima:
Okay! I'm now running SourcE 1.4 and apparently it has wrong firmware? How i can know which RUU i have to get?

And will newest ubuntu get the job done if my windows chooses to not work?
[HTC One S] tivofool:
I'm terrible at helping choose which ruu.exe. I know it has to do with what CID number your phone has. I see your location says Finland.

Here are the links

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2200930

Moonshine uses the 32bit libs, I installed mint linux 64bit so I had to install the 32bit libs with it.

I would think the latest Ubuntu would work great.

Hopefully someone will see this and advise on an RUU if you don't see yours.
[HTC One S] Grandproxima:
So i just have to find the right RUU, flash it and then follow instructors for moonshine?

Sent from my HTC One S
[HTC One S] tivofool:
Yep, and moonshine is super easy.

(when it works) lol, otherwise it just gives you an error that tells you that you are an idiot and go read the instructions again. Then you are left to break your keyboard and kick your dog wondering why it doesn't work.
[HTC One S] RiffyDivine:
Yeah the error codes in it do not help at all. I ended up putting linux on a usb and booting from it to get it to work correctly and not just stop at test 3.
[HTC One S] Grandproxima:
Yeah, it didn't work here either... Sends error after moonshine 10, going to install linux to old laptop and then try again..
[RAZR HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hitachino82:
I have the XT926 in India and i am trying to use the phone here, Though Verizon claims it is a global phone i cant get it to work here on the current version of the software .

System version : 9.16.6XT926.version.en.US

Android Version : 4.1.2

Kernel Version : 3.0.31 -ge491d6d

Build Number : 9.8.1Q-62 _VQW_MR-2

Under this current build the phone doent seem to work . After much looking around some people claim their phone works perfectly fine in India . On enquiring their version of the software it is

System Version: 9.18.79.XT926.Verizon.en.US

Android Version: 4.1.2

Kernel Version: 3.0.31-g101ca72

Build Number: 9.8.1Q-79

As per the Verizon website 9.16.6XT926.version.en.US is the official software update , On the web however there is some chatter as to how Verizon had at some point launched two updated and the second is no longer available .

Can someone please assist on how i can upgrate to the 9.8.1Q-79 build no from the current version . i have tried to look around cant find a downloadable file of that build anywhere .

Appreciate all the help i can get

Thanks
[RAZR HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] killrhythm09:
You can get 9.18.79 here:

http://sbf.droid-developers.org/vanquish/list.php

Flash with RSD Lite (or manually with fastboot if you prefer)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] qaid yassin:
how to flash my sprint samsung galaxy s4.. and unlock the network. plz i need the full tutorial\

how can i make the QPST read and write to it? i already have the SPC number..

thank u all in advance..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Youthanasia:
If your looking to root it everything is in here.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2257101
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] qaid yassin:
no not to root it. i just wanna flash it to another carrier "verizon" and i have already its SPC number. thank u
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] ROMANTiC KiD:
You cant possibly unlock this phone and use it with domestic carriers (well just yet anyways you cant) however you can unlock it and use it with internationals carriers tho. Btw if you wanted to use the s4 with verizon why didnt you just get a verizon s4? Just saying.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] qaid yassin:
coz i am not in the US i mentioned verizon just like an example.. also i want to use it not with the SIM card i want it CDMA wireless .. thank u
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] ROMANTiC KiD:
Look at this thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2415587

Maybe someone can help you there.
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] Deke Martin:
I recent dropped my XDA and it stopped responding to the power switch so I had to do a hard boot, losing all my settings and data. The data was no big deal as I synchronise to Outlook fairly regularly, but losing all the software and settings was a real pain, and this is the 2nd time it's happened... :(

I've now spent the day putting it all back as I want it and don't want to have to do it again. Can I now somehow get the system as it is into the ROM so a hard reset brings it back to its current state?

Thanks.
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] Rudegar:
backup with activesync or xbackup or spiritebackup
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] Deke Martin:
I'm already using Sprite, but I'd like to be able to have ROM set how I want it. Is this not possible?

Thanks.
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] LumpiStefan:
You can add your settings by "cooking" your own ROM.

But this will include only the initial settings. So if you change any data, these won't be in the ROM.

Forr making your own ROM you have to use mkrom ....

Stefan
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MazizarM:
hi guys,

i have issue with nexus 10 device

is lagging with most of 3d games in play store also lagging with live wallpapers

my firend also have the same problem with his nexus 10

before i wrote this i search on google and i didnt find any answer, it's even hard to find threads talking about nexus 10 like no one using it :laugh:

i record video about what i mean by lagging SO u guys see the problem and understand it better

it's lagging with Live Wallpaper like u see, but with normal wallpaper it's very smooth

(sorry for video being not horizon i didnt know that after i upload the video, but it's okay)

copy this plz: watch?v=X2fpv2bXKMY

(i cant link here cus am under 10 post