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I have'nt been using my hermes lately on account I cannot charge it (all the little prongs inside the mini usb on bottom of phone got all messed up so I cannot connect to active sync or computer at all) My question is what is the easiest way to flash a rom from the sd card I know quite a bit about roms and such just never have tried to do this sorry I did not search too awful hard thanks if you want to help me
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I have'nt been using my hermes lately on account I cannot charge it (all the little prongs inside the mini usb on bottom of phone got all messed up so I cannot connect to active sync or computer at all) My question is what is the easiest way to flash a rom from the sd card I know quite a bit about roms and such just never have tried to do this sorry I did not search too awful hard thanks if you want to help me
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http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_SDCardFlashing
I'm still gonna start with the obvious response. Use the search. Its designed to help you! And if you're gonna tell me searching for something as simple as flashing via SD card is hard.....then DAMN! Try this thread:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_SDCardFlashing
Thanks for the quick reply I forgot about all the love thrown around this place a Little more friendly over at modmyi but hey thanks for all your trouble
If you flash a new Rom don't you still have to charge it?
Well I had 2 8525's one to keep stable and one to test out all the new Roms on but one got broke in half screen got broke off and then a few days later the other ones connector went to **** so I used the half phone to charge up batteries LOL currently rocking the ever so hated iPhone but love the things that are going on over here now I'll definately get flamed thanks for all the help guys if it's anything at all the iPhone is hacked all to **** or as much as I could still waiting to get touch pro but kind of low on funds right now thanks again
If you have the 2, why don't you make 1 working phone out of the 2 "broken" phones?
Wouldn't that be easier than stuffing around with the batteries, all you'd need to do would be to exchange the mainboard from the one where the LCD has been broken off to the case where you have bad battery connectors.....
Cheers...
I think I actually tried that it's been quite a while do you know if I have to take the screen off to get to the motherboard
4 screws under the battery cover. then 1 screw on mb. Use the HTC service manual to take apart successfully. You shouldn't need to go further than taking off the back. There is a ribbon cable that needs to be taken off the mb, its sealed in under tape. Easy enough to get off.
Cheers...
thanks for the info I will do as soon as I get a chance thanks for all the help
So I got a slightly pre-used S3 T999 on eBay (decent deal at $435).
I cut my regular SIM card to fit in micro SIM slot (said card was from my T369, worked fine in temp/lent Galaxy Exhibit 4G). Cut card isn't being read....... ok fine... except, card won't eject....
Grab tiny tweezers to get card out......card comes out..... so does tiny sliver of gold connection piece...(tried to get a photo but it's really difficult with the angle).
Awaiting arrival of proper micro SIM.
If I need to though, I found Sim Card replacement modules are sold. However pretty much all I've found list being for the i9300. Are the modules interchangeable? If not, where can I find one compatible for the T999?
Thanks!
GB452 said:
So I got a slightly pre-used S3 T999 on eBay (decent deal at $435).
I cut my regular SIM card to fit in micro SIM slot (said card was from my T369, worked fine in temp/lent Galaxy Exhibit 4G). Cut card isn't being read....... ok fine... except, card won't eject....
Grab tiny tweezers to get card out......card comes out..... so does tiny sliver of gold connection piece...(tried to get a photo but it's really difficult with the angle).
Awaiting arrival of proper micro SIM.
If I need to though, I found Sim Card replacement modules are sold. However pretty much all I've found list being for the i9300. Are the modules interchangeable? If not, where can I find one compatible for the T999?
Thanks!
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I couldnt help but cringe when i read this
But yes the i9300 sim module will work with the T999. Good luck in taking it apart! Better you than me ^-^
elesbb said:
I couldnt help but cringe when i read this
But yes the i9300 sim module will work with the T999. Good luck in taking it apart! Better you than me ^-^
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Hah, I was overcome with a very sick feeling when not only the card appeared stuck, but when the sliver of gold came out with it...x_x
Thanks for the confirmation on the compatibility, hopefully it won't come to it but I'm confident in my taking apart and putting back together skills (I think the issue with the card was that I was far too tired to be doing it then... but NEW PHONE MUST DO NOW! came over me).
Well the micro SIM came yesterday. I inserted it into the s3, and it read it (had yet to activate it).
Today, I activated the new card and.... the s3 continues to request that I insert a sim card. I waited the 2hr period of time for things to transfer, and soon enough the card in the Galaxy Exhibit 4G, was no longer working. But the new card still wasn't being read. I tried to use the new card in the Galaxy Exhibit 4G.... and...given a few moments,......and that worked. Even got text notifications from T-Mobile that "The SIM card for ***-***-**** has been updated.
Based upon that... looks like I'll need that replacement module (why it recognized the card before... I have no idea).
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Well the micro SIM came yesterday. I inserted it into the s3, and it read it (had yet to activate it).
Today, I activated the new card and.... the s3 continues to request that I insert a sim card. I waited the 2hr period of time for things to transfer, and soon enough the card in the Galaxy Exhibit 4G, was no longer working. But the new card still wasn't being read. I tried to use the new card in the Galaxy Exhibit 4G.... and...given a few moments,......and that worked. Even got text notifications from T-Mobile that "The SIM card for ***-***-**** has been updated.
Based upon that... looks like I'll need that replacement module (why it recognized the card before... I have no idea).
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Tedious things such as micro connectors and small slivers of metal can be very touchy. So the prong prolly sat at the right place for it to make contact. Then once removed, the pin moved causing it to no longer make contact.
I havent had my S3 apart due to me still having warranty, or else id give you a hand. I had my S2 apart and the module seems simple enough to replace. I dont see a huge difference would be made within a year of how they work in each phone. I am sure there are some youtube vids or pics of someone doing it
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Tedious things such as micro connectors and small slivers of metal can be very touchy. So the prong prolly sat at the right place for it to make contact. Then once removed, the pin moved causing it to no longer make contact.
I havent had my S3 apart due to me still having warranty, or else id give you a hand. I had my S2 apart and the module seems simple enough to replace. I dont see a huge difference would be made within a year of how they work in each phone. I am sure there are some youtube vids or pics of someone doing it
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Yeah, I more than likely got "lucky" that first try... At least I know what the issue is. It's not the phone, and it's not the card... just the connectors which I so lovingly screwed up. :silly:
Yes, I reviewed a video on how to replace it and given that I've worked on electronics with teeny-tiny parts before I'm confident this shouldn't take too much time. Just bought a replacement part for $7 (could have gone cheaper, but delivery would take longer from Hong Kong... so I went for the auction in the state next to me) and hope to get it by Saturday... or Tuesday given the ETA.
Once it's replaced, I'll post an update on the status of it working (or not...).
I seem to have run into a slight snag.... the sim/sd card casing isn't held in place like the vids show....(and by "vids" I mean ... well I can't link them but "Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300 Disassembly & Assembly - Drop Test Repair" and/or "Samsung Galaxy S3 Dis-Assembly Replacing Sim / SD Card Module SIII GT-i9300" on youtube).
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So I removed the actual holder from the metal part. There was some double-sided tape (none the likes I've ever seen before...please let me know if there's some similar tape!), which got a bit messed up (as I had no idea it was there) upon removal (which I pried it off gently with a micro-flathead screwdriver), but I managed to fix it up as best I could (thin portions wouldn't untangle/smooth). I placed the new holder upon it, but saw it wasn't going to stay put (inserting the sim card to test was enough to almost push it right off, and would have if not for the connector ribbon!).... so some bits of electrical tape are keeping things as secure as possible.
Phone appears to finally be able to function as a phone! :good:
Well I'm impressed. I would never attempt something like that. There's a reason I buy my phones new and have handset protection.
jcbofkc said:
Well I'm impressed. I would never attempt something like that. There's a reason I buy my phones new and have handset protection.
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I can't afford protection for my phones. :'( so i have to learn how to repair things on my own like the OP . plus there is just that strange peculiar feeling you get when you've done something yourself
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elesbb said:
I can't afford protection for my phones. :'( so i have to learn how to repair things on my own like the OP . plus there is just that strange peculiar feeling you get when you've done something yourself
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I just hate the strange peculiar feeling when you know you have screwed something up beyond repair. Ouch.....
Glad you got your phone working.
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ioitall said:
I just hate the strange peculiar feeling when you know you have screwed something up beyond repair. Ouch.....
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Never felt that before!
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Good job bro, glad its working now.
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GB452 said:
So I got a slightly pre-used S3 T999 on eBay (decent deal at $435).
I cut my regular SIM card to fit in micro SIM slot (said card was from my T369, worked fine in temp/lent Galaxy Exhibit 4G). Cut card isn't being read....... ok fine... except, card won't eject....
Grab tiny tweezers to get card out......card comes out..... so does tiny sliver of gold connection piece...(tried to get a photo but it's really difficult with the angle).
Awaiting arrival of proper micro SIM.
If I need to though, I found Sim Card replacement modules are sold. However pretty much all I've found list being for the i9300. Are the modules interchangeable? If not, where can I find one compatible for the T999?
Thanks!
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Why didn't you just go into a T-Mobile store and get a new micro SD card? I mean that seemed like the sensible thing to do. I was in your shoes and needing a new SIM card and they gave me one for free when I went into the T-Mobile store near my place of work. I just had to manually enter my contacts was the only hang up. No big deal though.
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I just had to manually enter my contacts was the only hang up. No big deal though.
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I just save my contacts to Google. Wipe phones, switch phones. Never had problem with contacts syncing back up. Saves the hassle of manual input. Save once and done.
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I just save my contacts to Google. Wipe phones, switch phones. Never had problem with contacts syncing back up. Saves the hassle of manual input. Save once and done.
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I export mine to a vcf file on my memory card
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I used the card-cutting method because I wanted the $30 100 min/5Gb plan and it seemed like the easiest way. Ordered a sticker template for $1 on-line and cut it out - worked great, SIM pops in and out like normal, no problems.
As for a more secure tape/glue, my first concern would be if the original was intended to disperse heat and if so, how important is that feature to the phone's operation ?
If that wasn't a huge issue, I'd look at 3M double-sided film tape or even very careful, very tiny dobs of E6000 (I like it because it's pretty secure and still generally peels off easily if necessary) - concern here is making sure you don't use so much that it oozes everywhere and into something important - best to apply to the card holder, spread it out and let dry a bit, then stick the two together.
Making hardware work certainly is a feeling of accomplishment - it's like "yeah, look, I did that" - kind of like a kid, except a lot less expensive and you can't go to jail if you brick it.
i got a samsung gs3 yesterday, i loved everything but battery life, lastnight i used George Holtz's "towel root" and rooted my phone, added super user and rom toolbox, upgraded my recovery to clockwork mod basic, and proceded to flash to "flashingdroid version 2.2" it went thru everything and installed the rom, when it tried to reboot, it went black... now it does nothing, computer tries to recognize it, abut i cant get it to download mode, and i cant get it into recovery mode... it does not show charge picture when plugged in and if i take the battery out, plug it in, then insert the battery i get a red light... PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!
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i got a samsung gs3 yesterday, i loved everything but battery life, lastnight i used George Holtz's "towel root" and rooted my phone, added super user and rom toolbox, upgraded my recovery to clockwork mod basic, and proceded to flash to "flashingdroid version 2.2" it went thru everything and installed the rom, when it tried to reboot, it went black... now it does nothing, computer tries to recognize it, abut i cant get it to download mode, and i cant get it into recovery mode... it does not show charge picture when plugged in and if i take the battery out, plug it in, then insert the battery i get a red light... PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!
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What model is your phone? You flashed a i9300 ROM, this is the sub-forum for the i747.
its the i747, i before looking today never knew there were more than 1 model of the GS3, is it possible to fix it?
This may help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2549068
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This may help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2549068
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my problem is my phone does NOT vibrate when power button is pressed, it isnt doing ANYTHING at ALL, the red charging light only comes on when battery is left out and the phone is plugged in, light turns off after a minute or so of the battery being installed, to me it seems like less rom flash related, and more failure in the board, but im not good at this stuff so im probably wrong, i bought a verizon one (i535) for 50 bucks (pretty banged up touchscreen is cracked in several places i got it without a back cover,but it works,) to get me by but i miss my 4g on straight talk =( i wish i had just left it alone, it was clean just 1 crack in the touch screen wires ans such for lcdanddigitizer got cut by accient while trying to modify midframe for verizon board, i sure as hell cant afford the att version for a while 150-260 for a decent i747, is it possible that a JTAG service would be able to bring it to life or even one of those dongles to force recovery?
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my problem is my phone does NOT vibrate when power button is pressed, it isnt doing ANYTHING at ALL, the red charging light only comes on when battery is left out and the phone is plugged in, light turns off after a minute or so of the battery being installed, to me it seems like less rom flash related, and more failure in the board, but im not good at this stuff so im probably wrong, i bought a verizon one (i535) for 50 bucks (pretty banged up touchscreen is cracked in several places i got it without a back cover,but it works,) to get me by but i miss my 4g on straight talk =( i wish i had just left it alone, it was clean just 1 crack in the touch screen wires ans such for lcdanddigitizer got cut by accient while trying to modify midframe for verizon board, i sure as hell cant afford the att version for a while 150-260 for a decent i747, is it possible that a JTAG service would be able to bring it to life or even one of those dongles to force recovery?
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It could be a board failure but it happened right after you flashed the ROM which leads me to believe it is software related.
A dongle is not going to help since the phone won't even power up. A jtag service would be your best and quickest option. You should try and find a shop that will guarantee to revive the phone or you pay nothing.
This might help with your current phone: http://www.xda-developers.com/android/how-to-make-your-verizon-galaxy-s-iii-a-world-phone/
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my problem is my phone does NOT vibrate when power button is pressed, it isnt doing ANYTHING at ALL, the red charging light only comes on when battery is left out and the phone is plugged in, light turns off after a minute or so of the battery being installed, to me it seems like less rom flash related, and more failure in the board, but im not good at this stuff so im probably wrong, i bought a verizon one (i535) for 50 bucks (pretty banged up touchscreen is cracked in several places i got it without a back cover,but it works,) to get me by but i miss my 4g on straight talk =( i wish i had just left it alone, it was clean just 1 crack in the touch screen wires ans such for lcdanddigitizer got cut by accient while trying to modify midframe for verizon board, i sure as hell cant afford the att version for a while 150-260 for a decent i747, is it possible that a JTAG service would be able to bring it to life or even one of those dongles to force recovery?
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Flashing an i9300 rom is guaranteed to hard brick the device and cause exactly what you described. If you follow the instructions in the thread linked in an above post it probably has a 90% chance of fixing it.
I am 99% certain it is not a hardware failure. Others have done the exact same thing and were able to fix it by using the instructions in that thread.
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It could be a board failure but it happened right after you flashed the ROM which leads me to believe it is software related.
A dongle is not going to help since the phone won't even power up. A jtag service would be your best and quickest option. You should try and find a shop that will guarantee to revive the phone or you pay nothing.
This might help with your current phone: http://www.xda-developers.com/android/how-to-make-your-verizon-galaxy-s-iii-a-world-phone/
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i found one on ebay, full refund short of a 5 dollar shipping cost for return shipping, once i have money that i can spend ill sure as hell be giving it a shot
Or you can attempt to fix it for free.....but I suppose that is up to you.
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Or you can attempt to fix it for free.....but I suppose that is up to you.
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either way its gonna cost me a little cash, i dont have a 16 gig sd card, forgive me for being so noob but the sd card trick CAN work for my case?? i know for a fact i cant do anythingto my phone right now as it wont even power on, but if you BELIEVE it will work ill gove it a try
Unless you updated with the kk ota, you are probably on 4.3 firmware. I cannot guarantee it will work, but I believe the chances are pretty good that it will.
Just remember, if it doesn't work, dont give up on the first try. Many have had to run through the process several times before it would actually boot up again.
The only other tip I can think to give is to make sure you buy a decent sd card. It doesn't have to be top of the line, but there are tons of fake ones out there that would be less likely to work. If you can, try to buy one from an authorized dealer for whatever brand you are considering. This greatly reduces the chance of getting a bad card.
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Unless you updated with the kk ota, you are probably on 4.3 firmware. I cannot guarantee it will work, but I believe the chances are pretty good that it will.
Just remember, if it doesn't work, dont give up on the first try. Many have had to run through the process several times before it would actually boot up again.
The only other tip I can think to give is to make sure you buy a decent sd card. It doesn't have to be top of the line, but there are tons of fake ones out there that would be less likely to work. If you can, try to buy one from an authorized dealer for whatever brand you are considering. This greatly reduces the chance of getting a bad card.
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4.0.x was the last firmware, i never got to update it. i bought a PNY 16gb microSD HC class 4, it was 25 bucks at the local drug store, i was hoping for a class 6 - 10 but i believe it is a good quality card, maybe you would know better?
I won't lie, I am not a big fan of PNY, but as long as its the real thing, I think it should work. Class 6 or better is recommended, but it has worked on class 4 cards too. At this point, the only thing left to do is give it a shot. Good luck!
I'm really hoping that someone can come up with a solution to this problem. Back in September, my mother purchased a s6 edge+ under the At&t Next plan. Everything worked fine until November, when calls started dropping and people were saying that either they couldn't hear my mother or she couldn't hear them. There's also a lot of static when making calls.
The first thing we did was take the phone in to an AT&T store for repairs and they figured it was an issue with her sim card. After replacing the sim card, the problem went away, but eventually came back. Going back to the store a second time, a representative suggested taking it to tech support. We did and they couldn't do anything except get a warranty replacement. However, when the replacement came, it had the same issue.
Now my mother is practically ready to rip some heads because basically, no matter who higher up she talks to, they're saying that the only thing they can do is keep sending replacements. There's a complete refusal to offer a different type of phone or any other kind of help at all.
My question is does anyone know what the problem is and how to fix it? If not, is there any other route she can take or is she stuck paying for a phone that is defective?
This is what I would do...
Well, the only thing you can do that I know of is to try and sell it like it is or for parts.
Be honest in the description but be satisfied with the income because its actually pretty high.
1. remove all personal info including all synced accounts to the phone
1a. Make sure you take the sim too
2. soft reset
3. hard reset
4. clear the cache on the device
5. reboot to make sure everything runs smoothly
buy a new phone.
That's what i'd do. Not a XDA expert. Maybe if you hold onto it for a few months a solution will come up.
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I'm really hoping that someone can come up with a solution to this problem. Back in September, my mother purchased a s6 edge+ under the At&t Next plan. Everything worked fine until November, when calls started dropping and people were saying that either they couldn't hear my mother or she couldn't hear them. There's also a lot of static when making calls.
The first thing we did was take the phone in to an AT&T store for repairs and they figured it was an issue with her sim card. After replacing the sim card, the problem went away, but eventually came back. Going back to the store a second time, a representative suggested taking it to tech support. We did and they couldn't do anything except get a warranty replacement. However, when the replacement came, it had the same issue.
Now my mother is practically ready to rip some heads because basically, no matter who higher up she talks to, they're saying that the only thing they can do is keep sending replacements. There's a complete refusal to offer a different type of phone or any other kind of help at all.
My question is does anyone know what the problem is and how to fix it? If not, is there any other route she can take or is she stuck paying for a phone that is defective?
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There issue could either be, A - service where she is at is lacking for the phone, and/or it is how she's holding the phone; holding near the bottom by the base of the phone, it does cause interference with talking on it when using. Try having her holding near the middle to avoid call interruptions or even using a headphones for calling. Reason for holding it differently is because the antennas of our phones are located on the bottom, hence holding the bottom of the phone will cause call interruptions. Furthermore, the only thing that AT&T can do is offer a replacement.
I hope this helps you and good luck. ??
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There issue could either be, A - service where she is at is lacking for the phone, and/or it is how she's holding the phone; holding near the bottom by the base of the phone, it does cause interference with talking on it when using. Try having her holding near the middle to avoid call interruptions or even using a headphones for calling. Reason for holding it differently is because the antennas of our phones are located on the bottom, hence holding the bottom of the phone will cause call interruptions. Furthermore, the only thing that AT&T can do is offer a replacement.
I hope this helps you and good luck. ??
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For the most part, she uses a Bluetooth headset. I also use at&t and call quality is fine for my Nexus 6p
Yes, but she has a 6 E+ correct? As I said, the antenna of the phone is located on the bottom and thus holding the bottom WILL cause call quality to be little to none leading to dropped calls. It sucks so I use a headset to avoid that and/or I hold it differently. That is the only thing 'bad' about it.
Yes, yes, comparing 'other' phones isn't going to help to justify call quality; it's redundant. I gave the two best options to fix the issue; hold the phone differently than the bottom and if it still doesn't work normal, keep on bugging AT&T for replacement(s). Those are the options. If you don't like either of those, (just my hunch ?) sell it and hope to get enough money for a new phone.
Not sure what happened, but I've been using my S4 good. Out of no where it started acting up, freezing on me, etc. It's on latest firmware, 4.4.4 OK3. When i look under about phone, and check "service state", it would randomly say, "in service" then "radio off", "out of service" then go back to "in service". Also had/have a problem (haven't tested it for a good while yet, had old sim in and it gave problems, now using new sim, still did it one time atm.) with the phone saying "sim removed" or etc, like it cant find a sim? (weird part is my old sim works fine with other phones, my phone kept losing sim, sim no found, etc)
Weird, never had it happen, bars would go from 2 to 4-5, then drop to 1-3, or to 0 and go out of service. I did factory reset, but ofc it only went back to OK3 stock, tried to use previous modem that worked for me before problems started happening like NK2 modem, nope...still problems, so I flashed OK3 back for now. If i have good bars, and turn on mobile data, it would go out of service completely until i shut it off, cant use my mobile data. Anyone know what's the problem? Phone right now running with minimal apps installed, if you need more information, just ask. Thank you! in advance.
Used the phone for a day with new sim, still has problems freezing up on calls(screen), says sim removed...device needs to restart, etc. Would Flashing older Firmware to like Nk2 solve this? I havent had problems on older ones, but when i got OTA, used for couple months and having problems now. Service keeps being circle with line thru it, when u try to make a call it would say "cannot connect to network or registered on network", dbm was -113(usually -100-115), and asu was 0, when service cuts off, keeps finding service then loses it all day, finds it, then make few calls, and loses it, keeps searching for it. Would flashing OK3 firmware solve it? Maybe OTA went wrong? Idk...or maybe go back to a stable rom 4.4.2?
Is it possible the sim reader is damaged?
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Is it possible the sim reader is damaged?
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Not sure how it could have been damaged, it was always in a case.(guess i saw a video where a guy said they sometimes go bad on gs4's) Phone already been used for pretty good 1.5-2yrs. Phone freezing up, etc would result in a bad sim reader? Anyway to test that it really is a bad sim reader?(if it did go bad)
Was the sim card used with a sim adapter?
I suggested the possibility of a damaged SIM card reader because of the "sim removed" error message.
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Was the sim card used with a sim adapter?
I suggested the possibility of a damaged SIM card reader because of the "sim removed" error message.
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The previous sim that was origionally used in GS4, was used with sim adapter in an older phone that needed a standard sim, so this micro sim was was in adapter in an older phone, worked perfectly fine on Gs4(no sim adapter, just the micro sim), i even got a new sim card off ebay and changed over my number to new sim, and still phone is freezing up on calls, using it normally now, the signal would find the Carrier, then would lose it so many times, then tries to find it, then loses thru out the day, it's annoying as hell. Never had the problem of losing signal, having out of service sign(circle with line thru it), had good service everywhere till now. I even did a factory reset, started up phone up new, still problems with "sim removed" device needs to restart time to time, losing and catching signal a lot, or no service. Anyway to test/find out it really is a bad sim card reader? Just don't want to do 100's of things and it's not it. Phone it used for work ofc. Let me know if i should try anything, before buying a sim card reader, if it really is the problem.
How is the sd card reader? Both readers come as a single unit and they are not too expensive on eBay.
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How is the sd card reader? Both readers come as a single unit and they are not too expensive on eBay.
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Not really sure, how the sd card reader is...Haven't really used it, as i didnt really need it. I could try and get back to you on that. Yeah, i checked on ebay, they r like 5$ or so, but still the hassle of replacing it, and it's not it. I'll get back to you how sd card works...etc.
Edit: Just tested my brothers Sd card with tons of pictures and videos on it. Put it in my phone, can easily look thru pictures and videos, unmounted couple times, put it in, works fine without any problems. Any ideas?
Also read online about sim error problem, and lots of people are saying it could be a hardware problem, and need to apply pressure to the ribbon of the sd/sim card.
Phone is working fine without the simcard inside, good bars, sometimes it goes low/no bars, or out of service, but still less then it is with a sim inside for some reason.
Den Den said:
Not sure what happened, but I've been using my S4 good. Out of no where it started acting up, freezing on me, etc. It's on latest firmware, 4.4.4 OK3. When i look under about phone, and check "service state", it would randomly say, "in service" then "radio off", "out of service" then go back to "in service". Also had/have a problem (haven't tested it for a good while yet, had old sim in and it gave problems, now using new sim, still did it one time atm.) with the phone saying "sim removed" or etc, like it cant find a sim? (weird part is my old sim works fine with other phones, my phone kept losing sim, sim no found, etc)
Weird, never had it happen, bars would go from 2 to 4-5, then drop to 1-3, or to 0 and go out of service. I did factory reset, but ofc it only went back to OK3 stock, tried to use previous modem that worked for me before problems started happening like NK2 modem, nope...still problems, so I flashed OK3 back for now. If i have good bars, and turn on mobile data, it would go out of service completely until i shut it off, cant use my mobile data. Anyone know what's the problem? Phone right now running with minimal apps installed, if you need more information, just ask. Thank you! in advance.
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This is a known issue with the S4. Mine did the exact same thing. I have researched this and tried every fix under the sun, and nothing worked. I even bought a new sim card tray and replaced it. Nothing worked, and I babied this phone. My wife and daughter also have the S4 the same age and theirs are fine. I gave up and bought a new phone. Wish I could give you better news.
vasolini said:
This is a known issue with the S4. Mine did the exact same thing. I have researched this and tried every fix under the sun, and nothing worked. I even bought a new sim card tray and replaced it. Nothing worked, and I babied this phone. My wife and daughter also have the S4 the same age and theirs are fine. I gave up and bought a new phone. Wish I could give you better news.
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So you pretty much saying it's a hardware issue and nothing can be done to solve it? Thought maybe flashing older firmware or something might solve it, perhaps a hiccup in OTA update or the latest patch that could've caused it. Kinda sad to just throw it away when it was working soo good.... =/
OK, one question? How is the inside of your phone that damaged and beat up? Jeez man, take better care of that thing.
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Den Den said:
So you pretty much saying it's a hardware issue and nothing can be done to solve it? Thought maybe flashing older firmware or something might solve it, perhaps a hiccup in OTA update or the latest patch that could've caused it. Kinda sad to just throw it away when it was working soo good.... =/
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It is sad. And if you google the problem, you'll see a lot of S4 owners were mad that Samsung doesn't acknowledge the issue. I think somewhere on this site you'll find this subject covered in full. Some of the fixes work for a short time, but ultimately it is a hardware problem. Some think it's the NFC chip that is right under the tray (supposedly) that heats things up and causes the malfunction. Whatever it is, it has turned my S4 into a infrared remote for my TV, a Chrome caster for Netflix and Hulu, and an iPod Touch!
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It is sad. And if you google the problem, you'll see a lot of S4 owners were mad that Samsung doesn't acknowledge the issue. I think somewhere on this site you'll find this subject covered in full. Some of the fixes work for a short time, but ultimately it is a hardware problem. Some think it's the NFC chip that is right under the tray (supposedly) that heats things up and causes the malfunction. Whatever it is, it has turned my S4 into a infrared remote for my TV, a Chrome caster for Netflix and Hulu, and an iPod Touch!
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Rofl....At least you're still putting it to a good use It was a pretty good phone too rofl. Have you tried everything from putting a piece of foam(ear plug) over the ribbon for the sd/sim that lots of people talked about, etc? I guess if there is no real solution, I'll get get a new phone, prolly an iphone or w.e., had an eye on Gs6 Active cuz of long battery, durable, dust/water proof, etc, Gs6 is nice too but I'm in construction, and it's always in my pocket, need something that can last, and you know, keep a good charge while using everyday use like gps, listening to music, etc. What did you go for after your Gs4 stopped on you?
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Have you tried everything from putting a piece of foam(ear plug) over the ribbon for the sd/sim that lots of people talked about, etc? What did you go for after your Gs4 stopped on you?
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Yes sir, tried them all!
I like a large screen, The S4 was the first phone I owned that had a screen larger than 4". So, I had to go even larger now. I picked up an Nexus 6 when they dropped the price after the 6P came out. My wife and daughter still have their S4's, so I keep up with the latest here for them.
damn shame... i just dropped to 4.4.4 with the NH7 kernal and modem set... still nada. I had a bit of luck with the separating the right side of the phone trick for a bit, but even that doesnt work anymore... I have a note 3 that im using for a daily driver... but i really find its too large for my taste. The s4 was pretty close to the perfect size for me. Prob gonna scoop up an S6 in a couple weeks. Ill keep it around as desk clock prob and a back up for when i drop and smash the s6 to pieces. I swear the wifi and bt were working till i installed the JDCTeam MM build back in december i think. Which made me think it was software related. Ever since then its been doneski... But tbh at this point, everythings pointing to hw issues...
this $#!T is weird...
I admit defeat...
Well, looks like i kept getting the stupid sim card removed often even with w.e solutions i tried to use. Then out of nowhere my usb port stopped working altogether(cant charge my battery now lol). I give up, don't want to waste money into usb port, then something else falls apart rofl. My other Gs4 also worked for 2.5yrs or so, and died. R.I.P Galaxy S4's lol. Don't think they were built to last.