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[Android General] soralz:
Guide - To Solve MTK Devices ~ Soft Bricked from No IMEI, No Baseband, No RIL, No WiFi MAC, BT MAC, comms etc. ​

Note:

This is a "clone thread" from my original thread. I post another guide at here to help those who are in difficulty finding the correct guide to solve this problem. This method probably works on all Mediatek devices. For reference, my Lenovo P780 uses a MTK 6589 chipset.

DISCLAIMER:

*What you done to your phone is at your OWN RISK, you choose to do this modifications to your phone and don't blame me if anything goes wrong.

Preface:

Recently I have noticed many people who tried to flash Custom ROM's on MediaTek devices and causes the phone to lose IMEI, Baseband, RIL, WiFi MAC, BT MAC, SN, comms etc. and causes connectivity issues (including me), which renders our MediaTek devices turned into a "AndroidPod" media device that cannot make calls, SMS etc. As an example, my Lenovo P780 which faced the exactly same problem.

See the IMEI and baseband are still there in factory mode!!!

What could cause this is problem to occur is probably during ROM flashing process, the installer probably wiped out the /data/nvram (folder/partition). The /data/nvram (folder/partition) is the heart of your phone of all communicating feature, if the (folder/partition) is corrupted, just like I said, no communication features. :(

*Actually the baseband is there, but because the /nvram (folder/partition) has corrupted, the Android OS were unable to recognize it thus showing Unknown.

So no backup = Phone dead? Nothing but a media player?

First step, ensure your phone:

On Stock ROM

Rooted

PC have ADB drivers installed (If you don't have it please ask Uncle Google :good:)

Well, that isn't true, recently I found out, the phone can actually be easily recovered (on most MediaTek devices) and gain at least those comm features back by simply delete the whole /nvram (folder/partiton). If your phone coldn't recognize SIM card, wait a while after deleted the folder, your phone should have signal after maximum 10 seconds of waiting.

*In most of the cases MobileUncleTools give AT command failed to send probably the /nvram folder is corrupted, simply delete the NVRAM folder and reboot will do.

For WiFi MAC address fix (WiFi NVRAM WARNING: ERR 0x10), because the solution already been posted, so please click here.

Bluetooth MAC address fix: Firstly, using any File Explorer with Root abilities navigate to /data/nvram/APCFG/APRDEB/BT_Addr and also a BT_Addr file under /data, then copy both files to your PC. Then open up the file by using Hex Editor (HHD Hex Editor). To fix a static MAC address, just simply type in your MAC address on the first row (0000) from column (00-05). That is what your MAC address should be (Edit both files with the same MAC address). After you have modified it, put it back in the exact location and remember to change permission.

Actually you can also get restore your IMEI, WiFi MAC, BT MAC, SN by restoring a backup created by MTKDroidTools with other exact same model as your phone.
[Android General] serpi42:
Hi,

I have a Pomp W99 (MTK6589T) and it seems this model (or it's software) has the problem, that Wifi and Bluetooth MAC address changes on every activation.

While I was able to fix the changing MAC address with the procedere as described I still have the problem of the changing Bluetooth MAC, which is very annoying.

Any ideas how to fix this?

Thanks & Ciao, Alfred
[Android General] soralz:
Hi, I have updated my post. :)
[Android General] serpi42:
Thanks for this but sadly, this doesn't work, I've already tried it.

I have a BT_Addr in /data/nvram/APCFG/APRDEB but the mac address there is not used.

I also have a BT_Addr in /data and it seems, this one gets updated with the current MAC.

I tried removing the file rights so that the file could not be altered, but now I have a static address in the file that is different from the one shown in the telephone status.

I'm still getting on every enabling of bluetooth a new address, always like xx:xx:46:66:xx:xx (the two bytes in the middle ar always the same).

My only solution at the moment is not to disable Bluetooth and not to reboot my phone, because else I have to re-pair all bluetooth devices.

I would even be lucky with a solution that would change the bluetooth MAC to static one by script after enabling Bluettoth but I couldn't find anything about this, all I could find was about changing wifi MAC address.

Maybe you have another idea?

Thanks & Ciao, Alfred
[Android General] soralz:
Or you can try editing both files with the same MAC address? Save and set permissions?
[Android General] serpi42:
Been there, done this.

Both files have the same address and permissions are set so that they cannot be altered.

Still the OS keeps creating random addresses, so it doesn't seem the files are read by the system but only get written.

Thanks & ciao, Alfred
[Android General] soralz:
Well that's weird, technically it should be static already. Never mind, I will keep searching for other solution. Sorry for that you can't get it to work. :(

Or perhaps, do you have any friends / relatives of yours using the same phone? You can try MTKDroidTools to make a NVRAM backup of their phone and restore the settings to your phone. That should fix it. ;)
[Android General] PMoto:
I get something like that after a STAR N9002 Update, but with something else...

My touch doesn't mach the screen, the screen is normal but the touch point's are out of place... do you understand? like the touch have a resolution diferent from the screen resolution...

Do you think this is caused from a software problem, NVRAM is missing and happen all in the same reboot AFTER the update...

I'm trying to get a backup copy of NVRAM, but I don't know if the touch will be ok after that...

Thanks.
[Android General] soralz:
I know, I have encountered the problem before on a cheap China tablet. That isn't caused by /nvram corrupt/missing but the touch driver you have are not compatible with your touch hardware. I'd suggest you restore from a backup.
[Android General] PMoto:
Thank's for your answer. I've already get a NVRAM backup to set me up. That's ok, but the touch is still messed. I don't have a backup... I don't know how I will get it...
[Android General] soralz:
Do you have any friend's or anyone you know using the exact same phone? My idea is: Find an 100% identical phone (probably from dealer is the best bet). Backup the entire phone using MTKDroidTools, and then restore the backup to your phone. After that just restore back your original /nvram partition (you wouldn't want the same IMEI and related info isn't it?)

Therotically your phone should work/recover.
[Android General] PMoto:
Yes, I'm waiting for a promised integral backup. That's my final hope now...

PMoto.
[Android General] soralz:
Okay... Good luck bro. Next time if you hands-on with any MTK devices. Be sure backup it first using MTKDroidTools. It's a very useful and powerful backup software. :)
[Android General] PMoto:
No luck for me.

Even a full backup did not make the touch work well.

I think a backup is a good way to prevent flash problems, but what I have was far worst than that. Some how, the flash procedure burn the touch driver chip, and there's no way to make them work again...

I'll have to replace it... that's a shame...

Thanks for your support.

PMoto.
[Android General] kermage:
try a TP Upgrade..and might restore your touch screen..
[Android General] PMoto:
What do you mean with a TP Upgrade???
[Android General] kermage:
Touch Panel Upgrade..
[Android General] PMoto:
Oh, sure. That's my point, if some software bricked it, some software should repost it...

Anyway, I already order a new Touch panel for it, thanks.
[Android General] kermage:
:good:

you could have atleast tried it first..might have helped you save :D
[Android General] PMoto:
Sorry, i'm missing something here...

Do you know some way to do a touch upgrade with software? I don't. That's why I must buy a new one.

But if you know a way, please post here...

I already flash all possible ROM's, even a full a backup of a similar phone with no results...

Thanks.

PMoto.
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 Software Upgrading] lebogus:
hi

i'm looking for the s200 2.15.7.38 FRE rom

i thought i saw it on the ftp, but it isn't there anymore.

Can someone upload it or pm me to place it somewhere, i really need it

Thank you

Lee
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 Software Upgrading] palmeida1500:
RUU_Prophet_215738_2157127_023021_QTEK_FRE_Ship_NoVendorID.r

The link for that ROM in French is:

ftp://xda:xda@ftp.xda-developers.co...8_2157127_023021_QTEK_FRE_Ship_NoVendorID.rar
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 Software Upgrading] woaloo:
I'd like to know what are the benefits of this rom instead of the previous one.

I have the 2.9.7.99FRE one.

Thank you for your answers.
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 Software Upgrading] palmeida1500:
Sorry but I don't Know because I have an WWE (English) ROM
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Indigoreli:
Guys, i have this device and had the problem where it reboots once it boots and have no imei and baseband I tried everything, EVERYTHING initially. i opened the device more times than i can remember. I changed the power button, gave it a chemical bath, removed the sim holder, adjusted every adjustable aspect of it but nothing. this started when i flashed some rom (cant remember which one), and it started rebooting as soon as the os loaded. not a random reboot but as soon as the os loaded, no matter what rom i flashed. thats when i tried all of the posted solutions on the power button issues of this phone. nothing worked.

PLEASE HELP ME!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Indigoreli:
Please, help me
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Badspaz910:
I assumed you can use Odin or are you just using recovery? Which recovery? Are you using the correct version of twrp or cwm? It makes a difference.

If you can use Odin then you can flash the stock rom back onto to your phone. That should fix everything.

Please reply with more about the procedures you used to get into this situation.
[One (M8) General] 8pozzum:
Screen went all wonky and virtually unusable. Rebooted it a few times and it never got better. I was going to factory reset it but this is what the factory recovery looks like which makes me think it is hardware related. Its been in an otterbox defender since purchase and I haven't had time to do anything that would brick it. I had installed nova launcher, widget locker, and my regular loadout of apps but nothing too fancy yet.

Just pulled it out of pocket and saw static. I guess its going back to Verizon tomorrow.
[One (M8) General] nunyabiziz:
Maybe you forgot to pay your cable TV bill
[One (M8) General] fernando sor:
Looks like your rear cable got loose. Just tighten that bad boy up.
[One (M8) General] Hardcore73:
Your BNC connector to the cable box is loose. Recrimp that bad boy on, good as gold and right as rain my friend.
[One (M8) General] rushless:
Or return it for one that should work as it should in the first place.
[One (M8) General] homer285:
Perhaps that was after a bird was sitting on the Ariel? :p

On a serious note hope you get it sorted, take it back for a replacement. :laugh:
[One (M8) General] crawlgsx:
Probably a special "feature Verizon added in.

Sorry I despise them, anyway, definitely return that sucker for a new one.
[One (M8) General] natypes:
Theeeyyyyyrrreeee Heeerrrrreeee
[One (M8) General] Blazeitup123:
Your holding it wrong.
[One (M8) General] ekinnee:
You need to switch it to Channel 3...
[One (M8) General] bobruels44:
What is this, an iPhone?
[One (M8) General] giorat23:
Poor the HTC I+D and design team.. put on our hands an extreme beautifully designed device for people like you put on them those awful cases.. besides being the strength of the brand and model. :o
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] gstanke:
So I have a lost.dir folder on my sd card. It takes up almost half of the storage. What is it?

HTC Jewel

HBOOT 2.10 S-OFF (rumrunner)

Android 4.3 Sense 5.5 V3
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] GuestK0087:
Found this:

http://androidforums.com/motorola-droid-3/447049-lost-dir-what.html

---------- Post added at 09:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:03 PM ----------

And this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1075910
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Slayer809:
Hi Guys,

Fanally Android 4.4.2 is realeased for the T-Mobile S4, someone know where I can download Android 4.4.2 (Stock) Rooted????

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] PanchoPlanet:
Look here. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2679913

Stock /rooted and everything works.

Pp.

Sent from my bluetooth equipped toaster using mind control.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] cheema:
I am currently running a Google Play Edition ROM on my AT&T GS4. I am happy with it. However I recently bought a Samsung Galaxy Gear watch that does not work with Google Play Edition. So I am looking for the Samsung KitKat stock ROM for AT&T, rooted and unlocked. There are plenty of custom ROMS that I could try, but I usually have a very strong preference for stock ROMs.

Can anybody point me in the right direction? I did see the post for SHOStock ROM. That comes pretty close. I was hoping to get something closer to stock than that ROM.

Thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] ted77usa:
[MENTION=2037145]cheema[/MENTION] Here what u looking for 100% Stock Rooted NB1 kitkat ATT http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2692825

MOD PLEASE MOVE THIS TO Q&A SECTION.

Swyped From MK2 Dark Venom SS Edition
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] cheema:
Thanks.
[HTC Sensation] oscarillo:
This is a very strange problem

Wife was working fine but after unlocking the phone I started to have problems with the wifi (just after unlocking)

and just out of the blue it worked again and I update it to 4.0.3 but for some reason the wifi now works but with out the battery cover if I install the battery cover I loose the signal and wifi goes away I need to remove the battery cover and it start to work again but with a very limited range

and help?

PS

I already root it and installe the wifi fix app but it didnt help at all
[HTC Sensation] E-13:
Okay, If I read this correctly.

You unlocked the device.

After this you got WiFi Issues when you put on the Battery cover.

And those WiFi issues arent there when are using it without the battery cover.

Unlocking the device shouldnt bring any problems to the WiFi.

Have you tried: (Yes I know this is standard but you never know)

Have you tried going to the WiFi menu and in options clicking the button to extend WiFi range?

If this didnt help.

Clearing cache?

If it still doesnt help.

Eh.. Making a full backup and putting the device in Factory settings. (Would recommend this as one of the last options ;p)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] baileygrib:
Hey there XDA I am currently running CM 10 and I need to bring my VZW GNote 2 back into the store to do a trade in but I don't know how to get stock android back on to my phone. I tried to find a flashable zip through google but i couldn't find one and I also don't know how to use ODIN so if anybody could please give me a tutorial or point me to one I would greatly appreciate it! I also don't know of a way to unroot my phone.

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mattnmag:
If you want to unroot and restore to stock, using ODIN is a good way to do this. Droidstyle has put together a really helpful guide on how to return your phone to Stock. You can find it here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2024207 Don't forget to give him some thanks. :)

In Droidstyle's guide... if you go to Section 1b: How to return to stock 4.X Jelly Bean coming from any rom with Odin , and then follow steps 1-7 under that section, you should be able to unroot the phone and restore it to stock. You may want to restore to the firmware for "Official VRAMC3 4.1.2 5/5/13." This way. if you decided to not swap the phone for some reason... then you could still root it/unlock bootloader with Casual... and then easily reinstall whatever Custom Rom you want to use for it. (If you restore to Stock VRUEMJ9 4.3, then you will end up locking the bootloader.... but if you are definitely swapping it out, then that may be the way to go).

If you want to get a more detailed guide on ODIN, here's a link to another forum that should be helpful... http://forums.androidcentral.com/am...ide-samsung-how-flash-stock-rom-via-odin.html **(This is only a general guide for learning more about Odin... so stick with Droidguide's tutorial when you actually do the Stock Restore process).

Also... I found a Youtube video that should be helpful for visual reference -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qtbEevn1VA. (Again... this is just for reference... so I would stick with getting your download files from Droidstyle's guide and following Droidstyle's restore instructions).

I hope this is helpful. Good luck with returning the phone to stock.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] fableevoke:
Just root my phone recently. I'm wondering what is loki? Since some roms require loki. I'm using s4 i337m or a Canadian model. Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] ryujeff:
It is a S4's exploit that unlocks bootloader or bypasses bootloader so that you can install TWRP or other recoveries to flash custom roms. If your device has higher version than MF3, you can't use loki doki. Simply, if you rooted your phone with motochopper, that means you are in MDL or lower version in which you can use loki doki. i believe that you are on MF3 or higher, so visit this thread before doing something wrong.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2616221
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] scott14719:
You don't need it at all with Canadian models. There are several threads within the forums that cover this information.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] fableevoke:
I rooted my phone using cf auto root. It has already custom recovery. It means i don't need loki anymore. Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Bubba Fett:
I've been doing some research and I don't know if its possible to get OG battery mod on any 4.4.2 rom. I assumed this was not possible yet but I am starting to see new roms with it included. Is this custom work by the devs or is this something that can be added by the user. I understand that the battery is hardcoded now so it can't be as easy as it was for a non-dev to trial an error. I like kitkat but the battery is sooooo bland with xposed options or stock.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] RockRatt:
Some smali files I believe need to be editied (I could be wrong about the smali files as it may be xml's. ).

It can be done by some people here but probably best left to a dev to adjust it in his ROM. I had found the thread about switching from the XML battery back to Imaged battery thread and sent the link to Shoman. He fixed us right up with his ROM. If you need the link and want to try for yourself let me know and I will find the link again. If I remember correctly it was in the Note3 forums.

Sent From My Spiderman,Ironman,Red,Dark Blue,Green, GreyedOut BadAss Themed I337
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] C13v3r0n3:
You have to mod smali, add gahreeb folder and 3 smali files.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] goestoeleven:
While it's hard to find much information confirming this, I believe that HTC is manufacturing the 65xx and 69xx for HP.

1. Is this true?

2. If so, will existing XDA utilities work on them?

Insights appreciated!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] nikDR:
Hello Guys.

I dropped my phone today and when I lifted it up my screen was blue/black. I pulled the battery out and turned it on. Most of the screen is black and can't see anything. There are strips of blue pixels here and there.

What exactly is broken and what do i need to replace. I obviously need to replace the Glass frame/screen, LCD ... do I need to replace the digitizer as well?

If anyone knows about this please help me out.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jmberumenb:
Is better change the complete set to avoid dust under the digitizer.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] nikDR:
Hi there. Thanks for the quick reply..

would this be good?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/400684261111?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jmberumenb:
As long as I know any T999 i535 I747 will be compatible except I9300. I dont know why but some T999 users havd problems.

Is a good deal indeed. But If you can find some with frame includes will ve a very sweet deal.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/US-Samsung-...e_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item51ae2b66ce

I know sound expensive but you only will have to change the mainboard and components very easy without any need of stick or glue to install it on the frame.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] nikDR:
Yeah I heard it should work and is cross compatible. But my question is if on that eBay link.. Are they selling everything I need to fix my problem or do I need to buy something else? I

It says: 1. Front Glass Touch Screen Digitizer Panel + LCD Display Screen pre-assembled without frame

That's all I need ?

Thanks
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jmberumenb:
Yes, the only concern I have is the glue used to join the frame with the screen, if isn't professional installed this will be falling soon or getting dust an sand under the screen. Thats why I recommend the entire frame and screen set...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] nikDR:
Unfortunately I don't have that money right now so I will settle with the cheaper method. I will try and see how it goes.

Thank you for your help.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aznflawless:
NVM. Got my device to work again! Yay!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] priyankn:
The Development page mentions that "This API is not generally intended for third party application developers; most features are only available to system applications"

Is there a way on a non-rooted device to access the methods of this class to monitor other apps permissions in 4.4.2?

Any other way of doing this ?
[Acer Iconia A700 and A510] Elibl:
Hi here is ParanoidAndroid from the AOSPA-legacy tree.

Installation:

1. flash [URL="http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2721776"][U]TWRP[/U][/URL]
2. make a nandroid backup
3. if coming from another Rom wipe data/factory reset if not not
4. wipe cache & dalvik
5. install rom zip
6. optional: flash [URL="http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2397942"][U]pa gapps[/U][/URL]
7. reboot

Download

old:

jenkins

goo.im

Additional info:

Paranoid ROM Features

Google+

blog

sources

Changelog:

Official ParanoidAndroid

Device specific:

look at my github it's up to date

20140720:
- raise Headphone volume + adjust autobrightness

20140328:
- wallpaper fixed credits to pawitp and thx to Shreps for the hint

20140326:
- initial build based on pawitps cm-11.0

Not work:

you tell me i don't own the device

- ScreenRecorder

Credits to pawitp and the ParanoidAndroid Team

just press thanks

​

XDA:DevDB Information

[A700/A701] ParanoidAndroid, ROM for the Acer Iconia A700 and A510

Contributors

Elibl

ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat

ROM Kernel: Linux 3.1.x

Based On: AOSP & CyanogenMod

Version Information

Status: Stable

Created 2014-07-16

Last Updated 2014-08-18