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I have Cyanogenmod 9a2 installed on my E4GT. This morning I ported my phone number from AT&T to Sprint. Now, when I place a call it give me a "your account could not be validated." Data still works, and I can still call Sprint with *02. Looking at my phone's Status Page, it still lists my old Sprint phone number. In system updates, I did a "Update PRL" and "Update Profile", both of which made calls to a Sprint customer service voice number, perhaps *03? I did a hard power cycle (removed battery for a few minutes) and nothing appears to have changed.
When I called customer service, they had me dial ##xxxxxx# which according to CS, is for my particular phone. When I dial that number in CM9, nothing happens.
I've come up with two possible solutions:
1) Flashing back to the stock Sprint ROM, but I really like CM9, and I'd rather not set this phone back up from scratch (again).
2) Buy CMDA-Workshop and use it to change the phone number. Not thrilled at the prospect of spending $99 to possibly resolve this.
Would either of those solutions work?
I've got to think there is an easier/better way, but the keywords I'm searching aren't turning them up. Any suggestions?
Your going to have to flash back to a stock ROM cm roms won't allow activation...so flash it change number update prl etc and flash back to it
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Activation in CM9
Thanks! On the Epic 4G board, I did see a thread about a ROM that can be temporarily booted from a SD card for activation. Am I correct in assuming that there is no similar ROM for our E4GT phones?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21825104
johnsoe2 said:
Thanks! On the Epic 4G board, I did see a thread about a ROM that can be temporarily booted from a SD card for activation. Am I correct in assuming that there is no similar ROM for our E4GT phones?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21825104
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Not to my knowledge never seen that and I guess i am just used to flashing so many roms that it don't bother me to set up again....
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Hey guys, I'm using the Galaxy S3 and my current carrier is Rogers. I've always been on 4G in the area that I'm in, and with the countless roms I've installed I've never come across any problems. Today I was trying out some new roms, but when I flashed them, I noticed that it swapped from 4G to E(aka Edge). Even if I flash back to my nandroid backup or even a fresh install if the previous rom I was using, I'm still stuck on Edge. Now even though it says I'm connected to Edge, never mind reduced speed, my internet just doesn't even work at all. For some reason even if I'm connected to wi-fi, no matter what I do it says there's no connection. I've read about flashing modems, which I have tried and it seems I'm doing it wrong? I put it on to my sd, boot in to recovery and flash it, but whenever I do I just go in to an endless boot loop. I've spent the past six hours pulling out my hair and trying to get this fixed but no solution yet, so now I've put my hope in to you guys! Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks!
P.S. I'm sorry if I can't reply back right away, I'm currently doing night shifts at work and even though it's 9:45am here, it's technically my bed time, so I will get back to you as soon as I can!
Some extra information if it may help - The rom I was using that worked properly was Triune 2, I've played around with a few roms since, but the one that originally swapped my 4g to Edge was Mark of the Dragon 3.0.
I can think of two possibilities:
1) Some ROMs will reset your phone's internal network settings to only use specific types of networks (e.g. when I first got my phone, the CM10 build I flashed at the time disabled LTE). You can check this by dialing *#*#4636#*#*, going into "Phone information", and scrolling down to "Set preferred network type"; you'll want one of the LTE settings.
2) Reportedly, your phone's IMEI will sometimes be erased during a ROM update (check this in the Settings -> About phone -> Status menu, or in the same "Phone information" menu as above). Check here if that happened.
Hey, I gave number 1 a shot and everything was fine, so I took a look at option 2 and my IMEI isn't gone, but it's showing "0". I searched online and it seems like "0" means it's been deleted, so I'm about to give it a go and see if I can get it up and running. Anyways, thanks for the reply! I'll post and update on how everything works out.
*UPDATE* Alright, problem fixed! I'm back at 4G, everything is running smooth and fast! Took a little bit but everything is working fine, and now I know how to fix this problem if it should arise again, thanks again for the help, I appreciate it!
Hey, I'm back again. Well, I thought the problem was fixed, I was back on 4G all day until a little after I started work at around 10:30pm when my network swapped back to Edge and it's been there since(now 6:57am). My IMEI is still intact as well. I've tried flashing back to stock with odin and injecting the file to see what happens but no luck. Unfortunately I haven't reached the 10 post marker which means I can't ask for help on that part of the forum yet, so here I am in your hands once again, any help from you guys would be greatly appreciated!
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Hey, I'm back again. Well, I thought the problem was fixed, I was back on 4G all day until a little after I started work at around 10:30pm when my network swapped back to Edge and it's been there since(now 6:57am). My IMEI is still intact as well. I've tried flashing back to stock with odin and injecting the file to see what happens but no luck. Unfortunately I haven't reached the 10 post marker which means I can't ask for help on that part of the forum yet, so here I am in your hands once again, any help from you guys would be greatly appreciated!
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Out of curiosity, have you checked the "set preferred network type" setting again?
I've also heard recently that there may be some problems with Rogers APNs in non-standard ROMs, so it might be worth checking your APN settings.
Or, it could be an LTE network outage, unlikely as that seems...
Yes I have and everything is fine. However, I was looking around at a few things some other people have done, not with the exact problem I have, but similar, I tried something out and it worked. Dial *#197328640#>UMTS>DEBUG SCREEN>PHONE CONTROL>NETWORK CONTROL>BAND SELECTION>LTE BAND PREFERENCE>LTE ALL, let it sit there for about 30 seconds and then reset the phone. Do it again, go in to BAND SELECTION and then choose AUTOMATIC, wait 30 seconds and reboot your phone again. I'm back to 4g and actually, it seems faster than when I originally had 4G, but I think I'm just used to how slow Edge is now . Although the other fix got me back to 4G as well, but then it swapped back to Edge so I'll wait for at least 24 hours before I can confirm it completely fixed. Once again thanks for the response! Most helpful forums I've been on!
It hasn't been 24 hours but I thought I'd report back while I'm on my break. I'm still at 4G so things seems to be going well, hopefully it won't go back as it seems like it will stay at 4G. So, unless I'm having troubles again, rather than waiting the 24 hours and posting an update, think of it as a good thing that I don't report anything(or at least I will, since it's my phone ) Thanks again for the help, I appreciate it!
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Yes I have and everything is fine. However, I was looking around at a few things some other people have done, not with the exact problem I have, but similar, I tried something out and it worked. Dial *#197328640#>UMTS>DEBUG SCREEN>PHONE CONTROL>NETWORK CONTROL>BAND SELECTION>LTE BAND PREFERENCE>LTE ALL, let it sit there for about 30 seconds and then reset the phone. Do it again, go in to BAND SELECTION and then choose AUTOMATIC, wait 30 seconds and reboot your phone again. I'm back to 4g and actually, it seems faster than when I originally had 4G, but I think I'm just used to how slow Edge is now . Although the other fix got me back to 4G as well, but then it swapped back to Edge so I'll wait for at least 24 hours before I can confirm it completely fixed. Once again thanks for the response! Most helpful forums I've been on!
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I just switched to Fido (uses the same towers as Rogers) and this advice is what got my LTE working.
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Thanks do much for this, I had the exact same problem after flashing MiuiAndroid and Wicked Sensations. Don't know which one effed it up but it was definitely one of those two. Also, I Don't think it is a placebo effect on the speed increase, cause mine is blazing fast after implementing this fix. You should maybe re-title the thread so others in this situation can find this fix, good find and thanks again!
Just want to confirm that this particular code can only be entered from a stock dialer? I I tried entering it from cm10's dialer and it doesn't do anything.
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Just want to confirm that this particular code can only be entered from a stock dialer? I I tried entering it from cm10's dialer and it doesn't do anything.
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Correct.
Is there an equivalent code to enter from non stock key pad?
Thx
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Having this issue
IMEI is at 0 after flash to CM10
Link that the person who was assisting OP is not valid anymore on these forums.
Can anyone still help?
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Yes I have and everything is fine. However, I was looking around at a few things some other people have done, not with the exact problem I have, but similar, I tried something out and it worked. Dial *#197328640#>UMTS>DEBUG SCREEN>PHONE CONTROL>NETWORK CONTROL>BAND SELECTION>LTE BAND PREFERENCE>LTE ALL, let it sit there for about 30 seconds and then reset the phone. Do it again, go in to BAND SELECTION and then choose AUTOMATIC, wait 30 seconds and reboot your phone again. I'm back to 4g and actually, it seems faster than when I originally had 4G, but I think I'm just used to how slow Edge is now . Although the other fix got me back to 4G as well, but then it swapped back to Edge so I'll wait for at least 24 hours before I can confirm it completely fixed. Once again thanks for the response! Most helpful forums I've been on!
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I am having the same issue, my IMEI is back in place. When I get to the BAND SELECTION it says, "RAT Selection option [next line] is restricted" I have been searching all day to get off EDGE but cant. Any advice with this?
Me stuck with edge it's crazy pls someone help us out even got imei back but same issue s edge only and after band section it go's to rat
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ebubbastew said:
Me stuck with edge it's crazy pls someone help us out even got imei back but same issue s edge only and after band section it go's to rat
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There used to be a different method on the forums but all posts involving how to inject imei and then restore data were removed.
Hey guys, I'm having the same issue here..at first when I flashed it was fine had 4G but today I noticed all I've been getting is edge. This is driving me nutsss
ebubbastew said:
Me stuck with edge it's crazy pls someone help us out even got imei back but same issue s edge only and after band section it go's to rat
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2 things that i can think of...
1)Make sure you have the LTE option selected in your Mobile Networks.
2)Take a look at your APN settings for you carrier. Flashing roms sometimes erases these settings.
That's where i would look first...
Cheers
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I am having the same issue, my IMEI is back in place. When I get to the BAND SELECTION it says, "RAT Selection option [next line] is restricted" I have been searching all day to get off EDGE but cant. Any advice with this?
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Please let me know if you fix this. I'm having the same problem, and playing with LTE band selection doesn't work. When I force the band selection, the phone won't even go into service. The same thing happens with WCDMA.
Apparently, the nvbackup stores more than the IMEI. Even when you replace the IMEI, nobody seems to get data back. Unless, of course, you had a backup. Which, unfortunately, I was not smart enough to do....
Hey guys, I have the exact same issue as this:
-I flashed CM10.2 from a CM10.1 nightly which wiped my IMEI. I injected the IMEI using NV-items reader/writer.
-Reloaded stock ICS rom, IMEI returned but couldn't get up from EDGE
-Tried using the peoplesarmy's removed IMEI restore tool, didn't do anything
The phone still works, only its on EDGE all the time.
Literally the only solution for me was using my warranty and getting a new phone.
REPEAT: BACKUP YOUR **** OR YOU GOTTA GET A NEW PHONE!
Note II randomly has emergency call only ... i have signal bars but cant use phone text data anything
- i reset to stock rom via odin (only flashed a pda) - didn't fix
-tried another sim in it - same result
- my sim works
- phone is not stolen
- factory reset
- checked APN
- Airplane mode, reboot etc. all done
anybody have any ideas how i got to this? just switched from an iphone kinda dissapointed right now .thanks for help!
What did you do prior to having this problem?? Did you flash a Rom? And it started a lil while after that? Kinda need lil more info.
Is the phone used? Could b many things.
I'll say this if you just got the phone, and it's from a retail store return it and get another one.
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More info...we need more info....
Did you check your modem ??
Did not see that on your list of repairs....and if it's wrong....no data.
Was your Odin rom complete with the baseband ????
I am having the exact same problem.
I literally didn't do anything for this to start happening. I use the I317 model of the Note 2 (obviously)
In the past couple of weeks, I am constantly losing reception for long periods of time and getting the same emergency calls only message.
I have bars as well, but don't see HSPA+ or LTE arrows... indicating data.... I don't receive texts / texts won't send.... etc. Can't use data reliant programs.
I'm beginning to get severely annoyed. Reception will eventually lock back on after about 2 hours.. .and I'll get all my alerts at once etc...
Very very annoying, why is this happening. I never did anything
This has happened to me twice.
The first time I had to restart the phone.
The second time I just tried again and it worked.
It was about two weeks between occurrences.
Never rooted.
Running stock UCAMA4.
No idea how to help you I just know what happened to me.
Network changes and downtime are not uncommon either as they upgrade and change often.
Not sure really, just thinking out loud. ...g
The only time this happens to me is when I forget to pay the bill...
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The only time this happens to me is when I forget to pay the bill...
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Donno how this helps?
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Donno how this helps?
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Piss off.
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Donno how this helps?
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+1 :thumbup:
It's always the same no positive response!!!
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I'm having the same problem as the original user. Here's the background:
I bought an AT&T unlocked phone to use with my T-Mobile account. Worked fine.
Decided to root it & remove bloatware.
Immediately upon rooting, I noticed several problems, including no network access. Decided to restore to original condition.
Flashed the complete factory default, from SamMobile, using Odin. Upon completion did a factory reset.
Most of the bugs caused by original rooting seemed to be solved. But still cannot make calls.
Upon turning it on, I get the "no network access" symbol, then I get bars, but only a couple. Any calls yield "emergency calls only" message.
I unlocked the phone again to make sure that hadn't been undone, but no change.
If I go to settings, more settings, mobile networks, network operators, default settings, manual; then it finds AT&T and 3116600.
If I do the same to my spouse's phone (same phone, same network, just never rooted) it also finds T-Mobile.
How do I get my phone to find the T-Mobile network again?
Please keep in mind that I am very green at this. All I know is what I have learned from reading online material for the last two weeks, so please try to offer any instructions as clearly and simply as possible. Thank you very much!
If the phone says "no sim inserted", your sim tray might be defective (happened to me)
if it says no network access (emergency calls only) then theres some other problem
It doesn't say anything about the sim. And actually it doesn't say anything about the network. When I first turn it on, the "no" icon (zero slash) displays in the tray. Then it gets some bars, but if I dial a call, it displays "emergency calls only".
lol guys....
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It doesn't say anything about the sim. And actually it doesn't say anything about the network. When I first turn it on, the "no" icon (zero slash) displays in the tray. Then it gets some bars, but if I dial a call, it displays "emergency calls only".
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same problem here ...and same problem 2 weeks ago.... and onesly i soved this but i don t remeber how.... now i try and when i we succseed i will tell you how.
in my opinion is a rom - modem problem..... connection... because not allroms are compatible with alll modem .... i willwrite sooon i solve this ...this night .... hoplly not all the night ...
Emergency calls only
I have same situation. I downloaded firmware from switzerland, then at first it looks working,then I saw the problem which is,
phone cannot connect to operator.
instead when I search for mobile networks it can find it,but cant connect.Then I realised the firmware I used did simlock on my phone
After that I tried all firmwares which is related with my region Turkey. it did not work.
I went to phone tecnical shop to repair it. They fixed it,BUT I could not upgrade sammsung software,because its modified firmware. Even if I want to change firmware again I am having same connection problem. I asked the guy who fixed the phone,how did he repaired, he said only way that to fix it,we have to have sammsungbox, sambox,or I have to change motherboard he said.
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I'm having the same problem as the original user. Here's the background:
I bought an AT&T unlocked phone to use with my T-Mobile account. Worked fine.
Decided to root it & remove bloatware.
Immediately upon rooting, I noticed several problems, including no network access. Decided to restore to original condition.
Flashed the complete factory default, from SamMobile, using Odin. Upon completion did a factory reset.
Most of the bugs caused by original rooting seemed to be solved. But still cannot make calls.
Upon turning it on, I get the "no network access" symbol, then I get bars, but only a couple. Any calls yield "emergency calls only" message.
I unlocked the phone again to make sure that hadn't been undone, but no change.
If I go to settings, more settings, mobile networks, network operators, default settings, manual; then it finds AT&T and 3116600.
If I do the same to my spouse's phone (same phone, same network, just never rooted) it also finds T-Mobile.
How do I get my phone to find the T-Mobile network again?
Please keep in mind that I am very green at this. All I know is what I have learned from reading online material for the last two weeks, so please try to offer any instructions as clearly and simply as possible. Thank you very much!
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If the phone is unlocked it should find T mobile just fine but, you will not have 3g unless you flash the aws mod to use tmobile 3g. My note is unlocked and when I put a tmobile sim in it takes a few minutes for it to connect to the tmobile network.
Once you unlock a phone rooting and flashing roms won't affect the sim unlock.
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Cunay,
What did u fix exactly. I have a similar problem
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Try this...
Just a thought but you can try shutting down phone, pulling out SIM card and gently use a pencil eraser to clean the gold contacts on it. Make sure that you blow/brush off any eraser particles. Put SIM back in and make sure it is in there correctly. Power on and hope for the best. Unless your service is shut down seems most "Emergency Calls Only" errors are from SIM card issues. May have to replace the SIM. No guarantees but worth a shot
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Just a thought but you can try shutting down phone, pulling out SIM card and gently use a pencil eraser to clean the gold contacts on it. Make sure that you blow/brush off any eraser particles. Put SIM back in and make sure it is in there correctly. Power on and hope for the best. Unless your service is shut down seems most "Emergency Calls Only" errors are from SIM card issues. May have to replace the SIM. No guarantees but worth a shot
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Worldgod,
I am using a new SIM i got it last week as a check, with same results, weak signal that frequently drops especially indoors.
Thxs
First of all this is my first time posting here on xda but have read a lot of things on this website, and i apologize if i have placed this in the wrong area.
I have seen other threads about this issue but none seem to be quite like mine.
So i had cyanogenmod on my galaxy s 3 att/rogers, I had it on my phone for a long time pretty much the entire year i have had the phone, when randomly last night my service just stopped. I cant make phone calls, text, or use data. But my wifi still works. so basically my phone turned into a tablet.
Things I have tried to fix this:
1: restored using nanndroid backup (no effect)
2: flash a different rom "PAC Rom" with its kernel (no effect)
3: Restored phone to complete factory defaults using odin (no effect)
4: Tried different SIM card in my phone to see if it would work (no effect)
5: Tried my SIM in different phones (worked)
6: Restored phone to factory default using samsung kies (no effect)
So can you see my delema? No matter what i try the service just will not activate and only says "rogers emergency calls only". this phone is only around a year old.. This isn't a common thing to happen is it?
Anyways I would be very, very happy if anyone could help me fix this problem. I apologize if i get back to you slow as i have to go to work in a couple minutes, my boss is probably going to be pissed I have no phone. :crying:
Nothing? Nothing at all?
I had similar issue I just solved. I had only lost data however. I would suggest maybe checking your apn settings. It maybe flash a modem. I was able to make calls/texts no problem but no data at all. I Google the apn settings and now everything works great
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Did you check if your IMEI is still intact?
Your issue sounds very similar to those who have lost their IMEI.
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Apn settings were all right. Not sure what has happened.. rogers told me the phone was toast but I have a hard time beleiving that from someone who looks at my phone for 30 seconds and says that. Either way I'm picking my note 3 up friday. Not through rogers, since they were a royal pain in my wallet. Bell ftw
Not really sure if I should mark this as solved due to the fact its not?
Hey everyone and thanks for taking the time to read this,
So the story goes as so: After doing some research couple months ago about the capability of the Verizon Galaxy S3 to work on T-mobile, i purchased it, and got it to successfully work on T-mobile(texts, calls, wi-fi). The problem is, i just recently upgraded to include a data plan, and i cannot access the internet, despite taking my phone to my cell phone dealer and contacting T-mobile.T-mobile even sent me a guide to do a mastery reset to factory in hopes to solve this problem, only to tell me afterwards that the phone version SCH-I535 is a "verizon locked-software" and i won't be able to set up an APN to work on the T-mobile network. This was all due to the fact that i was not able to set up a APN for T-mobile, and every time i tried to access it through setting, it brought me to a blank black page with the only option of "Reset to Default". After reading other forums and talking with some people, many have suggested i take this issue to XDA to find a solution.
So, here i am.....Does anyone know if it is possible for me to break/root/ or whatever it is called so i can successfully access the t-mobile network on my phone? Preferably an easier guide since i am sort of a newbie at this sort of stuff.
Thanks again for reading.
Before your Contract change, you were able to receive and make calls successfully with T-Mo Sim right ? Even now you can make calls too correct ? The reason I am asking this is to be able to check if you are really unlocked off of VZW. If you are not unlocked, then that would be the first step.
You are right, the APNs do drive Data Connection. If the stock firmware does not allow you to change APNs then you will have to root. Please post a screen of your Settings > About phone that shows your Rom Version, Baseband and Kernel.
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Before your Contract change, you were able to receive and make calls successfully with T-Mo Sim right ? Even now you can make calls too correct ? The reason I am asking this is to be able to check if you are really unlocked off of VZW. If you are not unlocked, then that would be the first step.
You are right, the APNs do drive Data Connection. If the stock firmware does not allow you to change APNs then you will have to root. Please post a screen of your Settings > About phone that shows your Rom Version, Baseband and Kernel.
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Hey Perseus, thanks a lot for taking the time to reply. I bought the phone in the summer off someone who had verizon. I have always had T-mobile, and considering this phone is GSM, i decided to buy it because it would probably work for T-mobile. I had the phone unlocked, and i am currently using it to make calls, texts, and even use wi-fi with no problem. The only problem at this time is that i recently added a data plan which i cannot currently use. Here is a screen shot of what you have requested.
Thanks again
First try
Settings > More > Mobile Networks > Preferred Network Type.See what it is set to. Change it to LTE/GSM/WCDMA if needed. See the other option System Select as well.
Also separately try the following.
Hit ##DATA# in the Dialer. In the subsequent Menu choose EDIT > OTHERS > LTE APN
If all fails, please Root the phone and then try. The way you go about is
1. Flash a Custom Recovery via Odin. Make sure the version of Custom recovery is for your model D2VZW not D2TMO.
2. Flash a SuperSU zip file via Recovery and then hit fix permissions in the recovery.
Try the APN Settings after that. IF you can actually access them, then set them according to this link.
If all the above fails, I'd suggest a custom Rom for d2VZW.
You will never get 4g trust me I had one... you will just get the E
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Ok, so i tried to changed it to LTE and i got no service at all, so i switched it back to Global. I also tried the dialer thing several times, and got the " connection problem or invalid MMI code"
So i guess i am going to have to root the phone? Does anyone know a good video tutorial or written tutorial on how to safely do this? Also, what exactly is rooting?
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Ok, so i tried to changed it to LTE and i got no service at all, so i switched it back to Global. I also tried the dialer thing several times, and got the " connection problem or invalid MMI code"
So i guess i am going to have to root the phone? Does anyone know a good video tutorial or written tutorial on how to safely do this? Also, what exactly is rooting?
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You have to enable the mmi codes to use them. Anyway as stated above your reply you will never get 3g or 4g just edge (seen it personally) which is pretty darn slow.. Not worth it if you ask me and be paying for data.. If you still want to root it and keep trying to add sons check the Verizon forums.. They could probably help you a lot more than on this side of the forums
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Guys, he is not getting ANY data signal at all. His problem isn't getting the specific icon but being not able to change APNs.
@HackThisThing, you are better off following up on Verizon Device forum. That forum does have a video tutorial for Rooting. Here's forum link.
I don't think you will be able to change APNs without rooting. I checked with a buddy of mine who has the same device as you.
Here's a good answer to What is Rooting ?
Even if you CAN fix it, why bother if you can only get 2G? I'd sell it or trade it for a phone that's more compatible with T-Mobile 's network instead of paying for data and only getting dial-up speeds. I get that solving problems is fun, but OP do you want to live with only 2G?
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I don't agree with that assessment. Just like the T999L phone, this device will work on LTE Bands just fine. OP just needs to wait for LTE to be rolled out in their area. There's a coverage map and roll out schedule on T-Mo website and the T-Mo News blog.
It's worth a look, but could still leave them with patchy coverage. If it's going to be a while, why wait when it's not hard to just trade the phone? I guess I don't see a reason why hold out on getting a Verizon phone to work when you could just get one that works now with little to no monetary loss. It's just a Verizon S3, not really something worth "waiting" for when they could get the same thing but more functional on their network of choice.
They made an honest mistake and waiting might give them "good enough" service - but other than that they're stuck with dial up speed only and risk bricking a phone they could just trade or sell now.
Maybe I'm just impatient and risk averse.
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OP has already purchased this VZW version.
Same Problem...
I have the same problem....
How to get any type of data...?