I recently purchased a used HTC Desire A8181 from a coworker who had purchased it while in England. I purchased a straight talk sim for it and while I waited for the sim to arrive, I rooted, s-off'd and installed Cyanogenmod 7 on it. The sim arrived and I can not get it to connect reliably to AT&T's network, more often than not it show's no network available, and when I would do a search for network it would fail telling me there was an error while searching. When it would connect, it would not make or receive phone calls. Hoping for the best, I flashed everything back to stock, but I have the exact same issues. I can take the sim card and put it into a HTC Desire Z and it works... I'm guessing the radio is probably FUBAR, I'm hoping someone can tell me otherwise and how to fix it.
Here's the info on the phone (like I said, back to stock):
BRAVO PVT3 SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-0.93.0001
MICROP-051d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNT0101
RADIO-5.11.05.27
From about:
HTC Desire A8181
Software Information:
Android Version 2.2
Baseband version:
32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27
Kernel Version:
2.6.32.15-gf5a401c
[email protected] #1
Build number:
2.29.405.5 CL293415 release-keys
Software number
2.29.405.5
I would really appreciate any help. I do like this phone and would like to use it. If there is anything else I need to post please let me know.
Patrick
See if you have the correct APN configured. Of not configure it manualy.
Also, try some other sim card from a different carrier.
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nlooooo said:
See if you have the correct APN configured. Of not configure it manualy.
Also, try some other sim card from a different carrier.
Sent from my HTC Desire using Flashes and Thunders
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Thanks for the quick reply!
I just plugged the sim back into the phone, the correct APN is configured for straighttalk. I'm looking at the phone, it says it's connected to a carrior (4 bars) but when I try to dial, I can hear the tones when pressing the numbers but when I hit dial it's dead silent. It won't ring the other phone sitting next to me, and I can't call it either, goes straight to voicemail. Under Network it says:
Operator Name
HOME
Signal strength:
-85 dBm 14 asu
Mobile netowrk type
EDGE
Service state:
In service
Roaming:
Not roaming
I'll look into another sim card, most people I know around here use Verizon so...
Patrick
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I'm living in Japan and using Softbank as carrier.
I got the One X international version (from Plemix Hong Kong), and I installed the ARHD after rooting my device (Also I tried several custom ROMs).
The problem is there is no 3G connection anyhow, when I switch to 3G it always says disconnected..!!
previously, I have had my HTC Desire HD, and it is working well in 3G and the data transfer is good.
- I'm using the same SIM card (after I cut it to micro one) from Desire HD to One X.
- In both devices the APN settings are the same.
- When I put back the SIM card to my Desire HD, it works very well..!!
So, somebody help me and tell me where is the problem.
Sorry for long message and wish to find a solution..!!
I got the same on my One X. My carrier is Tele2 ans they claim that their network is down due rebuilding, which is not true. Somehow I regret that I took this phone at them.
They will send a new SIM to see if that helps. Otherwise a reparation is needed.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
Have you made sure you have the right radio? Not sure what your should be, but you get them here;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1689679
Guessing it should be Radio_1.1204.103.14 (Asia Pasific)
Long-shot: Not sure if this will help, but whenever my phone occasionally refuses to reconnect to 3G I toggle the settings in the Phone Information Menu from WCDMA Preferred to CDMA Auto (PRL)
After a few seconds the phone automatically jumps back to WCDMA Preferred and it can then reconnect the 3G network. Sometimes toggling airplane mode doesn't do it.
Does 3G on the One X work when stock on SoftBank? I'm considering buying this phone from Expansys and using it on SoftBank's network.
Hey Guys
I rooted and put custom ROM on my brother's HTC Desire... It's an unbranded UK phone..
I have put Supernova Latest ROM and then had also s-offed via revolutionary and put latest radio 5.17.05.23
We both have same prepaid 3G sim.. My phone is iPhone 4S. his phone just simply fails to catch 3G/H network and always shows E.. my phone (iphone) always shows 3G network.. even multiple reboots does not fix his problem (or airplane mode on/off).. i think it did show H once briefly for sometime and then simple falls back to E and is stuck on E
I reverted radio to his original one (5.11.05.27) but the same thing..
How can I fix this? or is it that Desire chipset is just weaker than my phone..
My problem is when he returns to his country and puts his SIM in it and if he does not get 3G there as well (which he is sure of that he gets).. it can be a problem for me to fix his phone as I will not be with him
Any suggestions on how to fix this??
Not sure if this would work...
Open dial pad and punch in *#*#4636#*#*
Then check Phone Info then look for the network type dropdown box.
via xda app
stankyou said:
Not sure if this would work...
Open dial pad and punch in *#*#4636#*#*
Then check Phone Info then look for the network type dropdown box.
via xda app
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i do that and nothing, i have the same problem
This is a weird one.
Just bought a Desire HD, the guy said it was unlocked. It come with a Orange sim card inside. It had a signal.
I took it out and stuck my giffgaff sim card in there and it says no signal, not "network locked".
So i tried texting my mate, and it sent some how after saying that it had no signal. So sometime later i get a reply saying "Sup" from him.
It still says no signal. I tried another giffgaff sim and that also says no signal. i tried a Tesco mobile sim and that says no signal.
And somehow, without the wifi on, it downloaded a htc update.
I then tried the original Orange sim and it still works.
What the heck is happening?
Thanks
flyboyovyick said:
This is a weird one.
Just bought a Desire HD, the guy said it was unlocked. It come with a Orange sim card inside. It had a signal.
I took it out and stuck my giffgaff sim card in there and it says no signal, not "network locked".
So i tried texting my mate, and it sent some how after saying that it had no signal. So sometime later i get a reply saying "Sup" from him.
It still says no signal. I tried another giffgaff sim and that also says no signal. i tried a Tesco mobile sim and that says no signal.
And somehow, without the wifi on, it downloaded a htc update.
I then tried the original Orange sim and it still works.
What the heck is happening?
Thanks
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Sounds almost as if it's network locked, or that the data network is set to use orange only Settings>Wireless & Networks > Mobile networks >network operators. If that doesnt work you could always try the advanced ace hack kit (Google it, as it's no longer available on XDA) to give you super CID which will allow it to work with any network.
ghostofcain said:
Sounds almost as if it's network locked, or that the data network is set to use orange only Settings>Wireless & Networks > Mobile networks >network operators. If that doesnt work you could always try the advanced ace hack kit (Google it, as it's no longer available on XDA) to give you super CID which will allow it to work with any network.
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Ive tried choosing 02 UK as the operator and it says "Your sim card doesnt allow connection to this network"
Now, I don't get this. I'm replying to this from my Desire that says "emergency calls only" without the WiFi on and not connected to anything. What the heck????
Sent from my HTC Desire HD A9191
Is it rooted?
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Yes it is rooted. Well, it wasnt but it is now.
Bump.
My DHD is running:
Android 2.3.5
Sense Version 3.0
Software number 3.12.405.1
Kernel version:
2.6.35.10-g931a37e
[email protected] #1
Wed Nov 9 14:04:03 CST 2011
Baseband version:
3.12.405.1 CL199157 release-keys
And it still says no signal with my giffgaff sim. But works fine with an Orange sim card.
Ive unlocked the bootloader just via the HTCDev site.
Please help...
Thanks
If you unlocked the bootloader to flash roms, relock it and unroot using the ace hack kit. It's going to save you a lot of trouble.
Regarding your giffgaff sim, no idea.
Google to see if there is a way to find out if you are actually sim unlocked.
Sent from a dream.
Oh ok.
I wanted to try and flash anither radio to see if my giffgaff sim would work then, will it make a difference?
flyboyovyick said:
Oh ok.
I wanted to try and flash anither radio to see if my giffgaff sim would work then, will it make a difference?
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Nono..... Do not flash a different radio. Do not experiment. First find out whats up with your cell.
I edited the previous post.
Sent from a dream.
Right, i have SuperCID, and that means unlocked? (hope i am right)
I shall check it again.
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silly question but have you set the APN correctly ??????
noticed your already getting assisted on GG forums why do you need multiple forum assist ????
I need multiple forum assists as i dont know if it to do with the network and my sim or the phone.
The APN is set correctly, my phone shows no signal, all the time, with a giffgaff sim inserted.
But the very strange thing is that, sometimes it will let me use the internet. And i am not connected to wifi?
Ive contacted htc with my problem and they just said hard reset, which didnt change anything.
Still have the same problem...
And i cant find any solution...
Can anybody help me!?
Bump!??!?!?!?!
Have you tested a different sim on your phone? Does it work?
Have you tested your sim in another phone? Does it work?
Who do you think you should contact?
Sent from a dream.
Decided im gonna sell this DHD and maybe get another one.
No one has helped me with it so im guessing no one has had this problem. Ive tried everything, so the phone is going on ebay.
I used Irrevoked3 to root my Desire.
Then AlphaRev for S-OFF
The I flashed the latest radio 5.17.05.23
When I try to search for a network, I get the usual Error whilst searching for networks message.
Wifi works fine.
I've searched for a solution to no avail.
Any help appreciated.
The boot screen shows the following:
BRAVO PVT 4 SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-0.93.0001
MICROP 051d
Have you tried looking for your operator's apn and putting them in manually in the networks settings menu?
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk 2
Which version of Android are you running at the moment?
(When this happened to me originally, with an unrooted phone, it was a hardware fault that needed fixing under warranty.)
nowster said:
Which version of Android are you running at the moment?
(When this happened to me originally, with an unrooted phone, it was a hardware fault that needed fixing under warranty.)
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Version 2.3.7
Phone was working perfectly just before I made the changes.
I also have a Desire S which had the same problem. Got around it somehow but can't remember how. I used Revolutionary to S-OFF
Thanks for the help
Have you checked the md5sum of your radio zip?
95e871bf742b5fab984381350762ae30 bravo.radio-5.17.05.23-signed.zip
Downloaded and installed that one just now. Same problem
Did you try my suggestion above? Settings> wireless and networks> mobile networks> access point names and check all the settings are correct for your operator? Happened to me about 18 months ago and that was the solution that worked for me.
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frosty68 said:
Did you try my suggestion above? Settings> wireless and networks> mobile networks> access point names and check all the settings are correct for your operator? Happened to me about 18 months ago and that was the solution that worked for me.
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Just noticed your post. Sorry.
That's a heck of a lot to type in. Also, there are hidden characters on the password entry in my other phone. Do I need to enter those too check?
I tried tying in just the Name and APN. It asked for MCC and MNC numbers, which I copied from my other phone. Then saved. But no APN shows up. Blank screen.
I don't remember typing that much, I googled my network operator's apn and just typed in the result. But it can't have been more than 4 or 5 fields that I had to complete? Certainly no hidden characters or passwords were required.
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frosty68 said:
I don't remember typing that much, I googled my network operator's apn and just typed in the result. But it can't have been more than 4 or 5 fields that I had to complete? Certainly no hidden characters or passwords were required.
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Yes I did the same too. There are no APNs listed
SOLVED
Yes, it was an APN problem.
After a bit more searching, I learned that the APNs are stored on the SIM card and that the SIM card may be the problem.
I switched SIM cards from T-Mobile to Orange and immediately got a list of networks after returning APNs to default.
All I have to do now is figure out how to get a T-Mobile SIM to work in this previously Orange phone.
Thanks very much for alerting me to APNs
Halfway there then, good luck
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk 2
I have an unlocked AT&T HTC One X which has worked flawlessly all over the world - I have just put in a sim card everywhere I have gone and no problems.
Now on returning to UK, I got a Three micro sim card. The voice calls, SMS and Wi-Fi work but not mobile internet. The status bar shows 4G but under settings "Mobile Network" shows "disconnected" even though the button is on. Its driving me mad. I have been to Three website and manually changed the APN but still no luck.
Thanks for any help!
Joe
I am running the following Software versios:
Android 4.0.4
HTC sense version 4.0
Software No 2.20.5xtension_40a02.7.710RD
HTC SDK API level 4.23
HTC extension version HTCExtension_403_1_GA_20
Kernl Version 3.0.8-01558-g7f75e5b
[email protected]#1
SMP PREEMPT
Baseband Version 0.19as.32.09.11_2_10.105.32.25L
Build No 2.20.502.7 CL79936 release-keys
Browser version Webkit/534.30
Ah AT&T aka....HTC one XL (evita) ....wrong forum my friend. You belong in the AT&T, Rogers, HTC one XL forum