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dan1289

2012-11-09 13:38

nokia n9 IMEI random erase

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Hi guys,
It's my first time posting here. I recently bought a nokia n9 been using two months(really geat phone), however two nights ago my phone lost it's signal. I tried to fix it by restarting my phone, then getting another sim card. After that I cleared the settings, then I cleared the device still didn't fix it. Yesterday i checked the about setting to know what version of meego I had installed (pr.1.3), however I noticed the IMEI section was blank. I dialed *#06# and the IMEI was still blank. So my question is how can I write my IMEI back into the device I still know my IMEI because I've kept the box it came in and it's written on a very small sticker on the device

misterc

2012-11-09 14:31

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan1289 (Post 1292323)

[...] I noticed the IMEI section was blank. I dialed *#06# and the IMEI was still blank. [...]

the IMEI number is like the DNA or maybe the backbone of a mobile phone (GSM module, in fact)
as you noticed yourself, once that is gone not much is working any more :(

if you pull out the SIM "slot" / card holder & remove the SIM, is the IMEI visible there?
are you located in an area where N9 is/was officially sold?
do you have proof of (original) purchase? (not really needed, but nice to have...)

if so, bringing it to NOKIA care centre is probably your best shot :confused:

dan1289

2012-11-09 14:37

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

Yes, the IMEI sticker is on the phone. No, it was never sold in my region. Maybe, I have valide proof I have the original bok and an ebay invoice. I've called Nokia care in Canada and the told me the problem would be esclated and that they should call me back with in 48 hrs.

warypopp

2012-11-09 14:41

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan1289 (Post 1292349)

have you tried to flash?

dan1289

2012-11-09 14:44

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

Haven't flashed it don't know how and I don't have the software for it. and I know it's risky I don't want to scrap the phone

warypopp

2012-11-09 14:44

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

Quote:

Originally Posted by warypopp (Post 1292350)

have you tried to flash?

I had it with bluetooth:eek:

dan1289

2012-11-09 14:49

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

Quote:

Originally Posted by warypopp (Post 1292352)

I had it with bluetooth:eek:

Did you ever fix it?

warypopp

2012-11-09 14:52

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan1289 (Post 1292353)

Did you ever fix it?

I flashed it, then the address was again present:D:eek:

dan1289

2012-11-09 14:54

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

Quote:

Originally Posted by warypopp (Post 1292354)

I flashed it, then the address was again present:D:eek:

do you know any good tutorial on how to flash the n9?

warypopp

2012-11-09 14:57

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan1289 (Post 1292355)

do you know any good tutorial on how to flash the n9?

so clear here, LOL sec;):D

misterc

2012-11-09 14:59

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

Quote:

Originally Posted by warypopp (Post 1292354)

I flashed it, then the address was again present:D:eek:

instead of flashing MeeGo again, if you have over 2GB left in your root directory, try installing NitDroid
if it is not hardware related the GSM should be available there normally

personally i would wait for call back from NOKIA
(installing NitDroid even thought it can be un-installed without any trace, voids your warranty).

thedead1440

2012-11-09 15:02

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

Quote:

Originally Posted by misterc (Post 1292358)

(installing NitDroid even thought it can be un-installed without any trace, voids your warranty).

A simple reflash will fix that hence warranty won't be void ;)

warypopp

2012-11-09 15:03

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan1289 (Post 1292355)

do you know any good tutorial on how to flash the n9?

http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php...50#post1277350

warypopp

2012-11-09 15:05

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

http://coderus.wordpress.com/2011/10...d_flashing_en/

I find that the best method is to flash.,. the man is a god

dan1289

2012-11-09 15:05

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

Quote:

Originally Posted by warypopp (Post 1292364)

http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php...50#post1277350

Thanks I'll take a look

warypopp

2012-11-09 15:12

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan1289 (Post 1292367)

Thanks I'll take a look

but beware, all data will be erased. (emmc method:o

Please greet from Cologne., I. hope it works

misterc

2012-11-09 15:52

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

Quote:

Originally Posted by thedead1440 (Post 1292363)

A simple reflash will fix that hence warranty won't be void ;)

i know, i know, just dan seems on the early side of things so i thought i put it... conservatively :rolleyes:

still have to flash my N9 myself for the 1st time, feeling a little nervous about it. have to do it on @!#$%& m$ LostDOS as i don't have buntu
have to look into putting a live CD on an USB stick, maybe

thedead1440

2012-11-09 15:57

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

Quote:

Originally Posted by misterc (Post 1292386)

You are running windows?

It flashes without any issues on Windows too...

I was nervous flashing my n900 on win7 x64 due to the usb known issue but for the n9 it was really a walk in the park :)

misterc

2012-11-09 20:28

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

Quote:

Originally Posted by thedead1440 (Post 1292387)

You are running windows?

It flashes without any issues on Windows too...

I was nervous flashing my n900 on win7 x64 due to the usb known issue but for the n9 it was really a walk in the park :)

i run openSUSE as my primary OS
i also have a 7 x64 partition to update drivers for the computer but never bothered using that to flash the N900 (x64?).
alas, openSUSE too "controls" the USB ports at a very low level; can be disabled at kernel level, but then you have to mount every USB device you connect yourself :confused:

instead i always used SystemRescueCD, a Gentoo based Live CD (or USB :cool:)
as the N900 flasher was simply a executable it could be run from any shell :D
don't understand why they changed that :(
!@#$%& buntu crap :mad:

anyway, i'll try the LostDOS version i guess :eek:

cong	2013-03-14 13:03

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan1289 (Post 1292323)

same too, help me ????? : Nhầm lẫn:: Nhầm lẫn:: Nhầm lẫn:

rainisto

2013-03-14 14:59

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

Quote:

Originally Posted by cong (Post 1328960)

same too, help me ????? : Nhầm lẫn:: Nhầm lẫn:: Nhầm lẫn:

If full reflash with --erase-user-data=secure doesn't help then your only option is nokia care.

If there would be an exploit for end users to write their own imei on modem, Nokia would have to recall every single N9 device out there in the world. And that would be a bad thing for N9 lovers :)

neel.basu

2013-04-20 16:34

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

Facing the same issue. went to Nokia Store. They said There is no warranty for this product. and they fixed power issue and took charge for that. But I cannot plug a SIM as there is no IMEI. and they couldn't solve that issue. So I've no choice other than flushing.

I assume there is no external flusher device required. I just need to connect the phone in USB put appropriate bin file there

I've a genuine IMEI. that I can use. But how would set IMEI after flushing ?

Alecsandru

2013-04-20 18:13

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

"nokia n9 IMEI random erase "-wrong , wrong , wrong , your phone isn't communicating with the gsm chip , you can't erase the imei and write a new one ,at least not yet (hope so) the n900 has a huge thread about that

neel.basu

2013-04-20 18:27

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alecsandru (Post 1337599)

Does that mean I cannot set my IMEI number ? and what will be solution with my case ?

Alecsandru

2013-04-20 18:38

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

try reflashing , if that isn't working , it's a hardware related priblem

neel.basu

2013-04-20 18:44

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alecsandru (Post 1337602)

try reflashing , if that isn't working , it's a hardware related priblem

Thats what I am trying to figure out.where, in which step of reflashing process it asks for IMEI ? or does it really ask ?

juiceme

2013-04-20 19:09

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

The device IMEI is fixed in the chipset. When device boots, NOLO will tell the IMEI to the running kernel via command line paraeter passing, and the applications in Harmattan get it from kernel. The problem here is that for some reason Harmattan does not get it correctly.

To check if this is so, go to terminal and type "cat /proc/cmdline"
You will see the IMEI as part of the command line parameters.

Why flashing corrects this, obviously you have some problem in the Harmattan core applications and flashing restores this.
If you knew what's the problem, you could just restore that application instead of flashing the device clean.

neel.basu

2013-04-20 19:26

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

Quote:

Originally Posted by juiceme (Post 1337609)

To check if this is so, go to terminal and type "cat /proc/cmdline"
You will see the IMEI as part of the command line parameters.
.

Thanks. I see imei=3516690......4 a 15 digit number in /proc/cmdline

does that mean My hardware is ok ?

juiceme

2013-04-20 19:43

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

Quote:

Originally Posted by neel.basu (Post 1337612)

Thanks. I see imei=3516690......4 a 15 digit number in /proc/cmdline
does that mean My hardware is ok ?

Yes, your HW is most propably OK.
The problem is that some program block in Harmattan is not behaving correctly.

neel.basu

2013-04-21 05:17

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

Is it necessary to select one particular country variant ? I've selected the first one RM-696 SE SE Black 16GB V1 - MR (059L4M9). Is there any fatal risk to select a different country like phone dead ?

and how would I know which one I am using ?

flasher -i is saying

Code:

USB device found at bus 002, device address 003.

Device identifier: 351669052218994 (SN: N/A)

Found device RM-696, hardware revision 1603

NOLO version 2.3.6

Version of 'sw-release': DFL61_HARMATTAN_40.2012.21-3_PR_006

Success

minimos

2013-04-21 06:50

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

As your device has already installed a DFL61_HARMATTAN_40.2012.21-3_PR_006
you cannot install anything that has a lower version number, and that includes also the country variant (as it would be seen as 'downgrade').
Probably best option is to stick with same version (which I think it's the Middle East generic version)

You cannot use 'Rest of World' version (version name ends with _001) and all operator specific which you probably want to avoid have a ending number >100.

I don't know what f/w version 059L4M9 uses, but if the flasher cannot proceed, it's because you tried a 'downgrade'. No risk to brick your phone, if you just follow the instructions.

neel.basu

2013-04-21 07:06

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

Code:

DFL61_HARMATTAN_40.2012.21-3.280.04.1_PR_LEGACY_280_ARM_RM-696_PRD_signed.bin

is the file currently I am downloading. I don't see PR_XXX in its name. not only this. all files have PR_LEGACY instead of PR_XXX
also where would I get the same PR_006 version ?

neel.basu

2013-04-21 15:36

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

Hmm It looks like I've got the right one now. But want to confirm. The
Product code on the back of my SIM slot is 059J217
Which I see is RM-696 NDT MEA1 MEA2 BLACK 16GB
and that is 006 only.

So Should I safely proceed ? because the file I am going to download have `LEGACY` in it and mine doesn't

thedead1440

2013-04-21 15:41

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

neel.basu,

Yes proceed...

neel.basu

2013-04-23 15:20

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

Just Flushed. But problem persists. It says "Failed to flash images" But when I manually start the phone it shows the start tour.

PHP Code:


		
			
08:39:12 ~/Desktop/N9-059J217$ sudo flasher -F DFL61_HARMATTAN_40.2012.21-3_PR_LEGACY_006-OEM1-958_ARM.bin -F 528DA068_DFL61_HARMATTAN_40.2012.13-7.MEA_EMMC_MEA.bin -f -R

flasher 3.12.1 (Oct  5 2011) Harmattan

WARNING: This tool is intended for professional use only. Using it may result

in permanently damaging your device or losing the warranty.



USB device found at bus 002, device address 003.

Device identifier: 351669052218994 (SN: N/A)

Found device RM-696, hardware revision 1603

NOLO version 2.3.6

Version of 'sw-release': DFL61_HARMATTAN_40.2012.21-3_PR_006

Sending ape-algo image (7096 kB)...

100% (7096 of 7096 kB, avg. 21247 kB/s)

Suitable USB interface (phonet) not found, waiting...

USB device found at bus 002, device address 004.

Device identifier: 351669052218994 (SN: N/A)

Raw data transfer EP found at EP2.

Ping attempt 1 (250 ms)

Server application: 1.7.2

Found product RM-696 rev. 1603

Server implements softupd protocol version 1.8

Image SW version DFL61_HARMATTAN_40.2012.21-3_PR_006

Image moslo not present

Image tar skipped

Image config skipped



Battery level 11 %, continuing.



    image        [state    progress         transfer     flash speed]

---------------------------------------------------------------------

[x] cert-sw      [finished   100 %       1 /       1 kB      NA     ]

[x] cmt-2nd      [finished   100 %      95 /      95 kB      NA     ]

[_] cmt-algo     [init       100 %     789 /     789 kB      NA     ]

[ ] cmt-mcusw    [pending      0 %       0 /       0 kB      NA     ]

[x] xloader      [finished   100 %      23 /      23 kB      NA     ]

[x] secondary    [finished   100 %      94 /      94 kB      NA     ]

[x] kernel       [finished   100 %    2714 /    2714 kB    2543 kB/s]

[_] rootfs       [writing      1 %   44032 /  978983 kB    2734 kB/s]

[ ] mmc          [pending      0 %       0 /       0 kB      NA     ]

ERROR: SU_GET_UPDATE_STATUS_REQ terminated with error code 1: Unknown error



    image        [state    progress         transfer     flash speed]

---------------------------------------------------------------------

[x] cert-sw      [finished   100 %       1 /       1 kB      NA     ]

[x] cmt-2nd      [finished   100 %      95 /      95 kB      NA     ]

[f] cmt-algo     [init         0 %     789 /     789 kB      NA     ]

[-] cmt-mcusw    [pending      0 %       0 /       0 kB      NA     ]

[x] xloader      [finished   100 %      23 /      23 kB      NA     ]

[x] secondary    [finished   100 %      94 /      94 kB      NA     ]

[x] kernel       [finished   100 %    2714 /    2714 kB    2543 kB/s]

[x] rootfs       [finished   100 %  978983 /  978983 kB   10327 kB/s]

[x] mmc          [finished   100 % 1829147 / 1829147 kB   19769 kB/s]

Fetching error list:

========================================

bb5_rdc_cert_read failed

bb5_rdc_cert_read failed

bb5_rdc_cert_read failed

bb5_rdc_cert_read failed

bb5_rdc_cert_read failed

bb5_rdc_cert_read failed

Timeout while waiting for the HWBREAK

Could not reboot into cold bootmode

[Pipe   6] Finishing in error state with status 1

Client SUD failed to handle message 0x88:0x08

========================================



ERROR: Failed to flash images

neel.basu

2013-04-25 14:54

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

any help ?

minimos

2013-04-25 15:59

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

If the phone is able at least to boot (as you say you can see the start tour) check that date + time is set correctly, and if not, set the date and the re-flash it.
BTW when you re-flash it for good measure wipe the MMC (i.e. add --erase-mmc=secure parameter)

neel.basu

2013-04-25 16:58

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

Then I won't specify the mmc image ? as I am erasing mmc.

with MMC binary

Code:

sudo flasher 

-F DFL61_HARMATTAN_40.2012.21-3_PR_LEGACY_006-OEM1-958_ARM.bin 

-F 528DA068_DFL61_HARMATTAN_40.2012.13-7.MEA_EMMC_MEA.bin 

-f -R 

--erase-mmc=secure

OR without MMC binary

Code:

sudo flasher 

-F DFL61_HARMATTAN_40.2012.21-3_PR_LEGACY_006-OEM1-958_ARM.bin 

-f -R 

--erase-mmc=secure

which one ?

neel.basu

2013-04-25 17:27

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

Still No Success I ran --erase-mmc=secure it with mmc binary after I set date time

Code:

10:35:23 ~/Desktop/N9-059J217$ sudo flasher -F DFL61_HARMATTAN_40.2012.21-3_PR_LEGACY_006-OEM1-958_ARM.bin -F 528DA068_DFL61_HARMATTAN_40.2012.13-7.MEA_EMMC_MEA.bin -f -R --erase-mmc=secure

[sudo] password for neel: 

flasher 3.12.1 (Oct  5 2011) Harmattan

WARNING: This tool is intended for professional use only. Using it may result

in permanently damaging your device or losing the warranty.



Suitable USB interface (bootloader/phonet) not found, waiting...

USB device found at bus 002, device address 011.

Device identifier: 351669052218994 (SN: N/A)

Found device RM-696, hardware revision 1603

NOLO version 2.3.6

Version of 'sw-release': DFL61_HARMATTAN_40.2012.21-3_PR_006

Sending ape-algo image (7096 kB)...

100% (7096 of 7096 kB, avg. 30069 kB/s)

Suitable USB interface (phonet) not found, waiting...

USB device found at bus 002, device address 012.

Device identifier: 351669052218994 (SN: N/A)

Raw data transfer EP found at EP2.

Ping attempt 1 (250 ms)

Server application: 1.7.2

Found product RM-696 rev. 1603

Server implements softupd protocol version 1.8



Battery level 59 %, continuing.

Erasing, this may take a while.





Erase done.

Image SW version DFL61_HARMATTAN_40.2012.21-3_PR_006

Image moslo not present

Image tar skipped

Image config skipped



Battery level 55 %, continuing.



    image        [state    progress         transfer     flash speed]

---------------------------------------------------------------------

[x] cert-sw      [finished   100 %       1 /       1 kB      NA     ]

[x] cmt-2nd      [finished   100 %      95 /      95 kB      NA     ]

[_] cmt-algo     [init       100 %     789 /     789 kB      NA     ]

[ ] cmt-mcusw    [pending      0 %       0 /       0 kB      NA     ]

[x] xloader      [finished   100 %      23 /      23 kB      NA     ]

[x] secondary    [finished   100 %      94 /      94 kB      NA     ]

[x] kernel       [finished   100 %    2714 /    2714 kB    1942 kB/s]

[_] rootfs       [writing      1 %   44032 /  978983 kB    3158 kB/s]

[ ] mmc          [pending      0 %       0 /       0 kB      NA     ]

ERROR: SU_GET_UPDATE_STATUS_REQ terminated with error code 1: Unknown error



    image        [state    progress         transfer     flash speed]

---------------------------------------------------------------------

[x] cert-sw      [finished   100 %       1 /       1 kB      NA     ]

[x] cmt-2nd      [finished   100 %      95 /      95 kB      NA     ]

[f] cmt-algo     [init         0 %     789 /     789 kB      NA     ]

[-] cmt-mcusw    [pending      0 %       0 /       0 kB      NA     ]

[x] xloader      [finished   100 %      23 /      23 kB      NA     ]

[x] secondary    [finished   100 %      94 /      94 kB      NA     ]

[x] kernel       [finished   100 %    2714 /    2714 kB    1942 kB/s]

[x] rootfs       [finished   100 %  978983 /  978983 kB   10439 kB/s]

[x] mmc          [finished   100 % 1829147 / 1829147 kB   19793 kB/s]

Fetching error list:

========================================

bb5_rdc_cert_read failed

bb5_rdc_cert_read failed

bb5_rdc_cert_read failed

bb5_rdc_cert_read failed

bb5_rdc_cert_read failed

bb5_rdc_cert_read failed

Timeout while waiting for the HWBREAK

Could not reboot into cold bootmode

[Pipe   6] Finishing in error state with status 1

Client SUD failed to handle message 0x88:0x08

Client SUD failed to handle message 0x88:0x08

========================================



ERROR: Failed to flash images

Why cmt-algo and cmt-mcusw are not flushed at any time ?

neel.basu

2013-04-29 15:25

Re: nokia n9 IMEI random erase

Any Help ? I am leaving with My Phone which is not working

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