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Can't use cellular data because of invalid IMEI

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      AyaTachibana
      last edited by AyaTachibana 28 May 2018, 23:05

      Hello everyone.

      I have a Aquaris E4.5, it came with Ubuntu touch.
      But I had to use Android for some time, so I installed Android on it.

      Today, I could successfully install the UBports Ubuntu Touch, and it worked really well. But the only problem is that the cellular data doesn't work because there's no IMEI.

      I followed this tutorial: https://forums.ubports.com/topic/832/lost-or-deleted-imei-number/9
      (see andromeda's post)

      I could change the IMEI with Android, but when I have to install the UBports Ubuntu touch, it tells me to first install the older version of the Ubuntu touch (https://docs.ubports.com/en/latest/userguide/install.html#install-on-legacy-android-devices)

      But the problem is that when I install the older version of the Ubuntu touch, the IMEI is lost again, and I can't find a way to change it inside of Ubuntu Touch.

      So, is there any way to make the IMEI not erasable? Or maybe change the IMEI inside Ubuntu Touch?

      Thank you.
      Aya

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        Lakotaubp @AyaTachibana
        last edited by Lakotaubp 29 May 2018, 04:31

        @ayatachibana Try the welcome and install group at https://t.me/WelcomePlus They may have more info for you.
        Just to clarify, you had imei on Android and you have no Imei after reinstalling original Ubuntu Touch then UBports Ubuntu Touch.
        As an aside sometimes switching to the dev channel in update settings, and installing the update brings back mobile data, as does switching areoplane mode on and off. But maybe not if theres no imei. Can you make normal calls ?
        P.S.
        Have re- read original post and it seems to say
        1, you can recover the imei from Android but not UBports at present.
        2, You may well have to get in touch with BQ for them to help you out.
        I don't suppose you have any of the original packaging hidden away do you : ) If not it looks like reflash android, sort out imei. Then reflash Ubuntu Touch followed by UBports Ubuntu Touch. I hope I'm wrong and good luck.

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          AyaTachibana @Lakotaubp
          last edited by 29 May 2018, 06:17

          @lakota said in Can't use cellular data because of invalid IMEI:

          @ayatachibana Try the welcome and install group at https://t.me/WelcomePlus They may have more info for you.
          Just to clarify, you had imei on Android and you have no Imei after reinstalling original Ubuntu Touch then UBports Ubuntu Touch.
          As an aside sometimes switching to the dev channel in update settings, and installing the update brings back mobile data, as does switching areoplane mode on and off. But maybe not if theres no imei. Can you make normal calls ?
          P.S.
          Have re- read original post and it seems to say
          1, you can recover the imei from Android but not UBports at present.
          2, You may well have to get in touch with BQ for them to help you out.
          I don't suppose you have any of the original packaging hidden away do you : ) If not it looks like reflash android, sort out imei. Then reflash Ubuntu Touch followed by UBports Ubuntu Touch. I hope I'm wrong and good luck.

          Hello, and thank you for the answer.
          To answer your questions:

          • I tried changing to the developer channel and turning on and off the airplane mode, no success
          • I can't make any calls, Ubuntu says that my my cellular data (in the notifications) is refused or denied, something like that
          • I still have all the original boxes and papers, so I still know my IMEI, and I can add it while Android instead installed
          • I will try the procedures that you said when I got some time. I will return with the results

          Also, thank you for the link of the telegram group. I also asked my question there.

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            Lakotaubp @AyaTachibana
            last edited by Lakotaubp 29 May 2018, 06:37

            @ayatachibana Good at least you have the info. If you can't get help in the telegram group and have to go back to Android first read this
            http://www.mibqyyo.com/en-articles/2015/09/16/ubuntu-android-installation-process-for-bq-aquaris-e4-5-and-e5/#/vanilla/discussion/embed/?vanilla_discussion_id=0
            Its not UBports at all but may help in the reflash to Ubuntu touch as that seems to be where the imei is vanishing and seems to be something in SP Flash Tool settings. Lets hope the welcome install group can help.
            Also theres no need to copy the whole of the post your replying to into your post, maybe just a line if your refering to something specific, and those three little verticle dots at the bottom of the post allow you to edit the post etc when pressed.

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              AyaTachibana @Lakotaubp
              last edited by 29 May 2018, 11:23

              @lakota said in Can't use cellular data because of invalid IMEI:

              http://www.mibqyyo.com/en-articles/2015/09/16/ubuntu-android-installation-process-for-bq-aquaris-e4-5-and-e5/#/vanilla/discussion/embed/?vanilla_discussion_id=0
              Its not UBports at all but may help in the reflash to Ubuntu touch as that seems to be where the imei is vanishing and seems to be something in SP Flash Tool settings. Lets hope the welcome install group can help.

              I actually tried those instructions already. Before finding UBports I was following that tutorial. But in which part there''s the IMEI problem? I didn't see it there.

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                chrisewcs
                last edited by 29 May 2018, 11:41

                Hello Aya,

                first my English is very bad

                Had the same problem with my BQ E5.

                Install UBports

                Use this Windows program (runs under Wine)

                https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3388525&d=1435877944

                to create your IMEI files.

                Type IMEI1 & IMEI2
                Click On MP0B_001 it will generate the MP0B_001 file
                Copy that MP0B_001 file in SD Card /Downloads

                Then runn

                adb shell

                cd Downloads

                cp MP09_001 /android/data/nvram/md/NVRAM/NVD_IMEI/

                REBOOT

                that worked for me

                Chris

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                  AyaTachibana @chrisewcs
                  last edited by AyaTachibana 29 May 2018, 12:00

                  @chrisewcs said in Can't use cellular data because of invalid IMEI:

                  Then runn

                  adb shell

                  cd Downloads

                  cp MP09_001 /android/data/nvram/md/NVRAM/NVD_IMEI/

                  REBOOT

                  Hello Chris, and thank you for the help.

                  I created the file that you said, but when I try to copy into /android/data/nvram/md/NVRAM/NVD_IMEI/, it says permission denied, how can I fix that?

                  EDIT: ok, I got it working now. It works! Thank you for the help Chris!

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                    Lakotaubp
                    last edited by 29 May 2018, 12:35

                    @ayatachibana OK it seems your all sorted so well done. As for the deleting imei if you look back through the first post you linked to @gnu-mobile mentions how it can happen when using SP Flash Tool by overwritting/formatting all partions rather than just upgrading the OS.

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                      flohack
                      last edited by 29 May 2018, 14:25

                      maybe a case for @WLBI πŸ™‚

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                      WLBIW 1 Reply Last reply 30 May 2018, 05:25 Reply Quote 0
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                        Marathon2422 @Lakotaubp
                        last edited by 29 May 2018, 19:02

                        @lakota we need a flash tool,with that function disabled
                        There's a mission for someone.
                        Hint hint

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                          Lakotaubp @Marathon2422
                          last edited by 30 May 2018, 05:23

                          @marathon2422 It would certainly be safer for everyone ; )

                          (Avoids any response to heavy hinting due to total lack of programming/dev skills)

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                            WLBI @flohack
                            last edited by WLBI 30 May 2018, 05:25

                            @flohack said in Can't use cellular data because of invalid IMEI:

                            maybe a case for @WLBI πŸ™‚

                            A cese for me? πŸ˜‰
                            Well, in my BQ M10 Tab, the IMEI was also gone and I need to enter the WiFI password after reboot, when I want to connect again to the same WIFI.
                            The problem was, the NVRAM was broken. I contact BQ and I can send my old device to them. They replaced it with a new one. It was was warranty case after 1 1/2 years.

                            Edit: The IMEI was not gone, it was:: 0123456789ABCDEF

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                              Marathon2422 @WLBI
                              last edited by 30 May 2018, 13:14

                              @wlbi I sent my m10fhd,back to BQ,it was returned undelivered 3 months later,it just sat in a mail facility,and was sent back eventual,so I still have the NVRAM problem
                              Kinda reluctant to send it again

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                                AlainW94 @chrisewcs
                                last edited by 13 Jan 2019, 19:05

                                @chrisewcs hi! thanks for your help, I tried this, the complete path was not existing so created it and copied the file inside but I still mess the IMEI.

                                any other idea ?

                                thanks

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