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Incredible 2 On T-Mobile

I recently sold my Incredible 2 to a friend and he is trying to use it on T-Mobile. I know this is possible, but I have no idea how to do it. The phone is S-OFF by XTC Clip running a custom ROM. When he inserts his SIM it doesn't ask for the unlock code, how can I get it to ask? Is there something else I need to do? Help much appreciated!

TB13 said:
I recently sold my Incredible 2 to a friend and he is trying to use it on T-Mobile. I know this is possible, but I have no idea how to do it. The phone is S-OFF by XTC Clip running a custom ROM. When he inserts his SIM it doesn't ask for the unlock code, how can I get it to ask? Is there something else I need to do? Help much appreciated!
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It wouldn't need to if you did it via xtc clip. That's a hardware unlock so it gets the Sim slot at the same time.

tylerlawhon said:
It wouldn't need to if you did it via xtc clip. That's a hardware unlock so it gets the Sim slot at the same time.
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So he doesn't need the SIM unlock code? I know the slot is unlocked, but the phone doesn't get service with his SIM card inserted. Is there a way to get the SIM card unlock prompt?

TB13 said:
So he doesn't need the SIM unlock code? I know the slot is unlocked, but the phone doesn't get service with his SIM card inserted. Is there a way to get the SIM card unlock prompt?
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That I have no idea. Sorry bud, anyone else have any idea on how to get this done?

So he called T-Mobile and they told him it should just work if the phone is unlocked, like you said above. He got the IMSI number and is calling them back, I have never done anything like this before so I have no idea what I'm doing

Still nothing, can someone please help me.

Since it is running a custom ROM, does that ROM support GSM? I would try the phone with zeus or Andy Bones stock rooted ROM just to be sure.
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He tried CM7 and another sense ROM, I'm not sure if either of those support GSM, but I will have him try out Andy's stock ROM in a few.

Any luck?
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Also check the mobile network settings and see if it is set to switch between cdma and GSM. Actually if he is strictly on GSM then I would turn off cdma all together.
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Does the DI2 has service at all or problems with data/mms only? Does the T-Mobile name show up as the carrier with the phone in GSM mode? For T-Mo, one has to subscribe or enroll in one of the data plan/option for mobile broadband access.
Is the T-Mo chip working or taken from another working T-Mo phone? Can you check for basic voice only service using an AT&T chip (prepaid or postpaid)?
Does it ring on incoming voice calls and answer? (Just starting with all the basics to try to eliminate the obvious ... )
If these checks are confirmed as functional - check and edit the APN and mobile internet/MMS settings (default locked to VZW/Vodafone ??) - changes made & saved?
Not all Sense ROMs are verified as GSM compatible (3.5 won't work, 3.0 is the highest with Sense 2.1/3.0 and hybrid usually with GSM functionalty) SR's Zeus V1.3 is good, same with andyBones's ROM or RMK's Ginger Sense released last year.

You need a P.U.K Code to unlock the apn side of the phone then input manually into new apn.
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Why'd you use XTC clip instead of Revolutionary?
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Here are some steps I used to help me use Incredible 2 for Tmobile
1. Under settings go to "Security" and "Disable SIM card lock" to enter the code. I bought my unlock code from ebay for $.99 from dr.unlockusa....others couldn't do it and refunded my money.
2. Make sure the back cover is on since antenna is integrated on the back cover. Also make sure that SIM card is inserted correctly...cut slanted side faces down.
3. Go to "Wireless and Network" and "Mobile Networks"....after your phone detects the sim card, you should now be able to click "GSM/UMTS MODE" under "Preferred Network".
4. After step 3, click "GSM/UMTS Options" and click APN settings. It should be blank....hit menu( it should be second button from left on the bottom) and add apn setting. Google APN settings for whatever network you're trying to use...either tmobile or at&t....and enter those settings....
5. Everytime you switch network or factory rest (done under "SD &phone storage) APN setting has to be entered again...it sucks...
hope this helped...

[Q] Samsung S4 mini SGH-I257M unlock help

Hi,
1. I bought a Samsung s4 mini SGH-I257M, locked by Telus.
2. I tried install super root, but each time it tried to launch the application, a shield from up-left corner will block it to run.
3. I asked a mobile shop unlocked for me with Z3X, but the sim card cannot be registered (the sim card is not from Telus.) Every time when the phone try to register the sim card to network, there is a small shield icon will shows in the up-left corner and blocks it.
4 After two days, I went to the shop and got my phone back. I rooted my phone with Root Dashi, a chinese root software. It works! I inserted a Fido sim, the shield no longer there, but I still cannot register my phone to the network. Any idea?
Sorry for my English.

simickey said:
Hi,
1. I bought a Samsung s4 mini SGH-I257M, locked by Telus.
2. I tried install super root, but each time it tried to launch the application, a shield from up-left corner will block it to run.
3. I asked a mobile shop unlocked for me with Z3X, but the sim card cannot be registered (the sim card is not from Telus.) Every time when the phone try to register the sim card to network, there is a small shield icon will shows in the up-left corner and blocks it.
4 After two days, I went to the shop and got my phone back. I rooted my phone with Root Dashi, a chinese root software. It works! I inserted a Fido sim, the shield no longer there, but I still cannot register my phone to the network. Any idea?
Sorry for my English.
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Rooting and carrier unlock are not the same thing. it sounds like you do not have an APN for Fido or slightly possible the shop was not successful, but if so the Fido SIM should prompt the phone to ask for an unlock code.
If so, there are tons of outfits that offer carrier/provider unlocking. You can Google the string "carrier unlock SGH-I257M". You will find How to videos on YouTube regarding unlocking as well.
But likely it is just a lack of an Fido APN not allowing it to register on the repeater. I looked for the APN BTW, No luck.
You might also do some XDA searches on Chinese online Rooting. The XDA Developer Arco68 has an excellent method that works very well on your phone if you should loose the root you have.

systwk said:
Rooting and carrier unlock are not the same thing. it sounds like you do not have an APN for Fido or slightly possible the shop was not successful, but if so the Fido SIM should prompt the phone to ask for an unlock code.
If so, there are tons of outfits that offer carrier/provider unlocking. You can Google the string "carrier unlock SGH-I257M". You will find How to videos on YouTube regarding unlocking as well.
But likely it is just a lack of an Fido APN not allowing it to register on the repeater. I looked for the APN BTW, No luck.
You might also do some XDA searches on Chinese online Rooting. The XDA Developer Arco68 has an excellent method that works very well on your phone if you should loose the root you have.
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What do you mean "do some XDA search on Chinese online Rooting".
Should I ask Arco68 and see is there a i257m ROM for me?
When I power on my phone with Fido SIM card, it won't ask for unlock code any more. Where I can get the APN setting?

simickey said:
What do you mean "do some XDA search on Chinese online Rooting".
Should I ask Arco68 and see is there a i257m ROM for me?
When I power on my phone with Fido SIM card, it won't ask for unlock code any more. Where I can get the APN setting?
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There are several threads on XDA about Chinese online rooting, it has been found that IMEI's, personal data and so forth have been transmitted to the host servers in the rooting process and links on XDA (wisely) have been banned until the matter has been fully researched. There is a good search function on these forums. You can find info.
Asking a developer for a specific ROM is bad form, just asking generaly in the Q&A section in will net what you are seeking. The Dev's are not paid, they donate serious work to the community as a whole, Read the forums for the i9195's, those are the ROMs available right now.
Read up on APN's, locate Fido users, call fido, do research. Anyway, hope some of that helps, it's about all I know about Fido. Learning with some effort is well worth the time spent. No one is born knowing this.

simickey said:
........................... Where I can get the APN setting?
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APN Settings: From inside the Fido support website:
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Tap on Settings > Wireless & Networks > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names;
Once on the APN screen, press the Options button on the device;
Tap on New APN
Enter a name into the APN Name field. such as Fido APN
Please insert the following APN settings:
APN Settings:
APN: Fido-core-appl1.apn
If you have a LTE device, use the following setting: LTEMOBILE.APN
MMS (Picture & Video Messaging Settings):
MMSC: http://mms.fido.ca
MMS Proxy: 205.151.11.13
MMS Port: 80
Leave the following fields blank: Proxy, Port, User Name, Password, Server
Press the options button on your device, tap on Save in order to save the APN settings.
Open the Internet browser icon on your device and start browsing. There are occasions where restarting your device is needed before it can browse. If you cannot connect to the Internet, restart the phone and try browsing the Internet again.
NOTE: The created APN will show up on the APNs screen. To activate the APN, tap on the radio button located in front of APN.

Hi Systwk,
Thank you! Actually I use Chatr, not Fido. Because I don't want damage my current SIM card (cut to micro), so I use FIDO sim card which is currently not in use to test my phone. I got my SIM adapter today. I cut my Chatr SIM card and tested with my phone. It says registered on network, but the notification on the main screen says ?Selected network(chatr) unavailable", and I cannot make any calls. When I choose "Select automatically", it will say "unable to connect, try later".
Do you have any idea?
BTW, I tried with APN FIDO, it's not work.

simickey said:
Hi,
1. I bought a Samsung s4 mini SGH-I257M, locked by Telus.
2. I tried install super root, but each time it tried to launch the application, a shield from up-left corner will block it to run.
3. I asked a mobile shop unlocked for me with Z3X, but the sim card cannot be registered (the sim card is not from Telus.) Every time when the phone try to register the sim card to network, there is a small shield icon will shows in the up-left corner and blocks it.
4 After two days, I went to the shop and got my phone back. I rooted my phone with Root Dashi, a chinese root software. It works! I inserted a Fido sim, the shield no longer there, but I still cannot register my phone to the network. Any idea?
Sorry for my English.
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Shield Icon sounds like Knox to me. Please post screenshot. (Hold home + Power)

simickey said:
Hi Systwk,
Thank you! Actually I use Chatr, not Fido. Because I don't want damage my current SIM card (cut to micro), so I use FIDO sim card which is currently not in use to test my phone. I got my SIM adapter today. I cut my Chatr SIM card and tested with my phone. It says registered on network, but the notification on the main screen says ?Selected network(chatr) unavailable", and I cannot make any calls. When I choose "Select automatically", it will say "unable to connect, try later".
Do you have any idea?
BTW, I tried with APN FIDO, it's not work.
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farewellartist's suggestion is a good one. It could help to see what is going on. That aside, you have to use an APN that matches the network you intend to use and the account has to be active. Also the network protocol set on auto shows it finds the Network, the Sim and phone can connect, but it also needs to know how to communicate with it to register on the system. That's possibly the issue.
You really may find some help calling your Providers tech support regarding connection. Yes, that about as fun as banging your toes with a hammer, but usually has better results. It may be as simple now as plunging in an Access Point Name, user name and password in the APN. (Some Pre-Pay acct's use user and Password) Good news is you DO have connectivity. It's now down to details.
Keep plugging along, you are making progress.
Here is the support link for their Pre-Pay. I'm in Florida so I'm clueless regards to who you are dealing with.
http://www.chatrwireless.com/web/content/support_landing
Hope that helps you some.

The picture shows below.
The shied is gone after I took back my phone from a mobile shop. I rooted my phone and deleted the knox.

simickey said:
The picture shows below.
The shied is gone after I took back my phone from a mobile shop. I rooted my phone and deleted the knox.
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You are certainly not weak on signal. As long as you have the APN set at 'APN: chatrweb.apn' you should register.
Rare as it is, Bad SIMS happen. (Murphys Law). Just to rule out you can try the below and I Know the steps getting there are not needed, but it's for others in the future who may be newer at this:
To check connection at the base level try the following.
GoTo: Settings-Connections-Network connections-More networks-Wireless and networks-Mobile Networks-Network Mode, THEN start ticking the 4 setting starting with GSM only, and work upwards. It can't hurt.
Also when trying to connect with chatr, in the search for Network operators/Available Networks in mobile Networks, when it's done searching nets available, choose one chatr. not auto. If it finds two chatr towers try each.
I'm adding the chatr APN for anyone in the future as well. I assume you have the same but it's not in the screenshots.
You must be frustrated by now, hope someone else with experience on chatr can offer a fix. I assume you did get on either Telus or Bell so you know the thing connects, a replacement SIM is the last option I can think of.
Good Luck.............
Chatr APN
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Name: Chatr
APN: chatrweb.apn
Proxy:
Port:
Username:
Password:
Server:
MMSC: http://mms.chatrwireless.com
MMS Proxy:205.151.11.11
MMS Port:8080
MMS Protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC:
MNC:
Authentication Type: PAP
APN Type: default, MMS, supl
APN protocol: IPv4
APN roaming Protocal: IPv4
APN enable/disable: APM enable
Bearer: Unspecified

Hi Systwk,
I did what you said, but my phone remain to same. It says unable to connect. Maybe flash the ROM is my last step?

simickey said:
Hi Systwk,
I did what you said, but my phone remain to same. It says unable to connect. Maybe flash the ROM is my last step?
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If it were me I would not re-flash anything. The connection problem would not likely be from a carrier unlock. Also it is not likely it would be from rooting or installing the CWM boot loader.
You have a known system now, you know when it worked, and you know the few modifications you have done. Even if you have called Chatr tech support before, it might help to call again and tell them it will not log on to their system. DO NOT tell them you have rooted the phone, DO NOT tell them you installed a boot loader. If you do that, they will probably say that is the problem, END of support. Just say it was unlocked by a dealer and now takes their SIM but it won't work.
They should walk you through each step of the configuration, they want your money every month, you want their service. Good place to start. Give them your IMEI, make sure it's good and not 'blocked'. it's in the settings/about device/status or dial *#06#. I'm assuming you already have confirmed your phone is comparable with chatr, I think you mentioned it was from TELUS, but with BELL, ROGERS or whatever, unlocking does not guarantee the Modem is the same as the new network you are trying to use.. There are several other reasons, but SIM, IMEI and improper configuration are the most likely problems if compatible.
There is a chance it is something simple that has been missed. You have shown patience, that is a big plus with modding phones. Going step by step and being willing to start over is something many here have done, and many times. Small problems are sometime the easiest to miss. So Call Chatr tech support, if they have an outlet near you maybe you can get a replacement SIM from them, (I would check that first) as I mentioned before.
One other thing to try, see if you can get a new Pre-Pay/month to month SIM from TELUS or the original carrier the phone was branded for. It should work and if not, they know their configuration. I'm out of suggestions, hopefully someone from Canada can be of more help. Don't give up. There are always answers.

Thank you, Systwk
The SIM card works with my old phone, so probably is not the SIM card problem. I take out the SIM card from S4 mini and power on it, the signal still shows good. So, I think flash ROM is the most simple way for me. Anyway, I will can chatr on Monday.

Hi Systwk, I called Chatr just now. She said the APN setting is only for Internet and I need to go to a Chatr shop to check my phone and SIM card. I think I will go this weekend.

I think you bought the phone that has been report as stolen and has been blacklist so it is block on all network in Canada.

QCN FILE
If you are having a problem getting a signal on your I257M message me I will send you the qcn file for it so you can write it to phone via QPST.

[Q] Can I use AT&T i747 on Bell in Canada?

I have an unlocked stock rooted AT&T i747 running 4.1.2. I want to use it on the Bell network. When I put in a Bell sim, it shows it has service, and the pda.bell.ca APN shows up, but it can't find the Bell network, only Rogers. Just wondering if anyone else has tried the same thing and had success or no? As it is I cannot call, text, or browse... Please let me know if there is anything I can do.

Is there an option in the network settings to select lte or wcdma?
Did you check to make sure the phone isn't listed as being blacklisted?

audit13 said:
Is there an option in the network settings to select lte or wcdma?
Did you check to make sure the phone isn't listed as being blacklisted?
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I haven't located any settings about WCDMA or LTE. On my i747m I'm used to being able to toggle between 2G/3G/4G. Nothing like that here. Bell's IMEI check approved it, and it's not on the national blacklist.

quaxer said:
I haven't located any settings about WCDMA or LTE. On my i747m I'm used to being able to toggle between 2G/3G/4G. Nothing like that here. Bell's IMEI check approved it, and it's not on the national blacklist.
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You say the Bell APN shows up but are you using it?

Trying to... However I'm still not getting any data service.

quaxer said:
Trying to... However I'm still not getting any data service.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1434995 has the APN, I assume you already looked it up but can be useful.
Getting service but no data is usually just not having data turned on.. So obvious question: Do you have it turned on in your settings/pulldown menu?
If your APN checks and data is turned on, you might have to give Bell a call (don't have to tell them you have a US variant).

Thanks for your input. Data is definitely turned on. However, please remember that it's not only data that isn't working. I am also unable to call and text.

quaxer said:
Thanks for your input. Data is definitely turned on. However, please remember that it's not only data that isn't working. I am also unable to call and text.
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Can you check to make sure your baseband matches your bootloaders? If it does, I'm out of options for now. Bell (or someone else) can probably help you further.

Sorry for not being overly knowledgeable...
How can I tell what bootloader I'm running?
Sent from my SGH-I747M

Ok. I found how tell what bootloader I'm running. The baseband and bootloader do match.
Sent from my SGH-I747M

Back to the same question
So... This phone has sat around for a few months, and now I want to sell it to a friend of mine on Telus. Anyone know what we need to do to make it work???

quaxer said:
So... This phone has sat around for a few months, and now I want to sell it to a friend of mine on Telus. Anyone know what we need to do to make it work???
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Once the phone has been unlocked, it will work on all carriers except Wind and Mobilicity.

audit13 said:
Once the phone has been unlocked, it will work on all carriers except Wind and Mobilicity.
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It seems it should be that way... the phone is unlocked, but when I put a Bell sim in it it says emergency calls only. The only network that comes up to set as default is Rogers. Can you advise me as to how to make 100% sure the phone is unlocked?

Are you running a custom ROM? Can you change the network settings to wcdma only?

audit13 said:
Are you running a custom ROM? Can you change the network settings to wcdma only?
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I rooted it with Chainfire's Odin Autoroot, but everything else is stock... I can't find a way to change the network settings to wcdma only... I'm trying to use it on a GSM network, anyway. Or am I not understanding?

quaxer said:
I rooted it with Chainfire's Odin Autoroot, but everything else is stock... I can't find a way to change the network settings to wcdma only... I'm trying to use it on a GSM network, anyway. Or am I not understanding?
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Which carrier are you trying to use the phone with? If it is Telus/Bell/Koodo/Virgin, it should work without changing anything.
The only networks that support GSM are Fido and Rogers.

audit13 said:
Which carrier are you trying to use the phone with? If it is Telus/Bell/Koodo/Virgin, it should work without changing anything.
The only networks that support GSM are Fido and Rogers.
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Ok sorry, I think I got confused about the wireless technology. I'm trying to use it on Bell or Telus, but no luck. I guess I should try an AT&T sim in it and see if the phone works at all...

quaxer said:
Ok sorry, I think I got confused about the wireless technology. I'm trying to use it on Bell or Telus, but no luck. I guess I should try an AT&T sim in it and see if the phone works at all...
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What stock ROM is on the phone? I had an i747m that was locked to Bell. I used the free method to unlock it, updated to 4.4.2, and it works perfectly on Rogers and Koodo.

audit13 said:
What stock ROM is on the phone? I had an i747m that was locked to Bell. I used the free method to unlock it, updated to 4.4.2, and it works perfectly on Rogers and Koodo.
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Yeah, makes me think that maybe this is faulty hardware or AT&T somehow hamstrung this thing...

quaxer said:
Yeah, makes me think that maybe this is faulty hardware or AT&T somehow hamstrung this thing...
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The ATT should work on Bell and Telus. My Bell i747m could roam on ATT when I travelled to the USA.
Just to confirm: you can connect to the Rogers network but not Bell or Telus?

[Q] Can't add or edit APN settings...HELP!!!

Ok so the APN settings on my phone appear to be locked or something. The only option I have is to restore to default. I can not add or edit apn settings! I have tried different ROMs and some other tweaks I have read and nothing will fix this!
Can anyone help me? I mean is this a Verizon security measure that can not be undone or can it be undone? I'm about ready to get rid of the phone at this point!

kennethbass said:
Ok so the APN settings on my phone appear to be locked or something. The only option I have is to restore to default. I can not add or edit apn settings! I have tried different ROMs and some other tweaks I have read and nothing will fix this!
Can anyone help me? I mean is this a Verizon security measure that can not be undone or can it be undone? I'm about ready to get rid of the phone at this point!
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You don't edit them anymore. You need to go to mobile networks- network preferences and hit the three dot menu button. Click add and then operator list. You then add the carrier you want from the list. Then reboot and the apn for your new carrier will be there. They made it so all apns are loaded and known by the phone. You just have to select the right operator. They don't want people manually editing apns when you shouldn't have to in the first place.

So what operator should I put in for Straight Talk??? At&t or do they have a ST one?

^ that doesn't work on my Verizon HTC One M7. i can't add any network operator. Verizon has certainly fine something to this phone. there was another thread earlier with a lot of people having the same problem.
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darxider said:
^ that doesn't work on my Verizon HTC One M7. i can't add any network operator. Verizon has certainly fine something to this phone. there was another thread earlier with a lot of people having the same problem.
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I have a couple hundred operators in my list when I select add and try to add operator. Tmobile and att have like 15 per. I would be willing to bet one of them is the mvno settings for straight talk.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
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So what operator should I put in for Straight Talk??? At&t or do they have a ST one?
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There is no list on my phone.
See pics below

kennethbass said:
There is no list on my phone.
See pics below
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So when you hit the three button menu you don't have the option to select operator list?

Nope. Just add and edit and they are greyed out

kennethbass said:
Nope. Just add and edit and they are greyed out
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Do you have a SIM card in the phone right now? I have a non activated vzw SIM in mine. If I take it out I get no options. May need to have a used/New vzw SIM in there to get it switched if the straight talk SIM doesn't give you any options.

dottat said:
Do you have a SIM card in the phone right now? I have a non activated vzw SIM in mine. If I take it out I get no options. May need to have a used/New vzw SIM in there to get it switched if the straight talk SIM doesn't give you any options.
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i get the same thing. it says the list is full, but shows nothing to select. exactly like the pictures posted by kennethbass. i had a Rogers SIM card in my phone. i wish i had tried the same with the Verizon SIM in...
EDIT: i had posted about this before in this thread (with pics).

darxider said:
i get the same thing. it says the list is full, but shows nothing to select. exactly like the pictures posted by kennethbass. i had a Rogers SIM card in my phone.
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I would bet if you guys got a vzw sim in there you could add your network and put your SIM in later.

Well I have the same problem trying to get apn for Mobistar network in Belgium. For reference, this is using a SIM card that has worked in the past with earlier version when manual "add apn" option was still available.
When the mobistar sim is in, I have the same problem reported before. Preferred network list is empty -- but gives me a message that it is full (!) and when trying to add network manually I get a message telling me it's full and it does not stick. I would have to assume the "feature" is sim card related and not available on that sim card. Hence the "list is full message"...
When I put the Verizon sim card back in, I get the preferred network list OK. I can add the mobistar network to the list. However when I put the mobistar sim card back in still no luck. I still have the wrong APN. Also preferred network list is back to blank. Again the list seems to be stored on the sim card, so bottom line is whitout a sim card with that feature I don't see how it would work. I will have to test this with a new sim card from Mobistar, although probably not this time (I am only here for a week for business meetings).
Also for what it's worth, with the verizon sim in, the new network added to the list does not stick when I reboot the phone.
Bottom line: <sarcasm>one on Verizon's usual great improvement</sarcasm>. If it's working, break it, right?

dawansv said:
Well I have the same problem trying to get apn for Mobistar network in Belgium. For reference, this is using a SIM card that has worked in the past with earlier version when manual "add apn" option was still available.
When the mobistar sim is in, I have the same problem reported before. Preferred network list is empty -- but gives me a message that it is full (!) and when trying to add network manually I get a message telling me it's full and it does not stick. I would have to assume the "feature" is sim card related and not available on that sim card. Hence the "list is full message"...
When I put the Verizon sim card back in, I get the preferred network list OK. I can add the mobistar network to the list. However when I put the mobistar sim card back in still no luck. I still have the wrong APN. Also preferred network list is back to blank. Again the list seems to be stored on the sim card, so bottom line is whitout a sim card with that feature I don't see how it would work. I will have to test this with a new sim card from Mobistar, although probably not this time (I am only here for a week for business meetings).
Also for what it's worth, with the verizon sim in, the new network added to the list does not stick when I reboot the phone.
Bottom line: <sarcasm>one on Verizon's usual great improvement</sarcasm>. If it's working, break it, right?
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Actually I think Verizon just doesn't want people to use their devices on other networks. Especially since they have a contract with Vodafone to handle global capabilities. I'm surprised you guys having APN issues don't use a gsm phone instead. They are much more user friendly on other networks.

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Actually I think Verizon just doesn't want people to use their devices on other networks. Especially since they have a contract with Vodafone to handle global capabilities. I'm surprised you guys having APN issues don't use a gsm phone instead. They are much more user friendly on other networks.
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Well you might give them too much credit for breaking things on purpose instead of by accident. It is worth nothing it only occurs in 4.4.3; I had a nandroid backup with 4.4.2 and went back to that since I remembered it was working fine before. I can confirm there is no problem adding the apn in 4.4.2.
Yes it is strange to use gsm with Verizon but I actually find Verizon world phones to be quite good (until this recent apn issue). The global capabilities work fine and can save you in a pinch (but not good for extended stays due to cost). Or more likely I am too lazy to change carrier...

After doing some googling it would appear this issue also affects the m8 since 4.4.3. Most likely it is an issue from HTC not Verizon.

dawansv said:
Well I have the same problem trying to get apn for Mobistar network in Belgium. For reference, this is using a SIM card that has worked in the past with earlier version when manual "add apn" option was still available.
When the mobistar sim is in, I have the same problem reported before. Preferred network list is empty -- but gives me a message that it is full (!) and when trying to add network manually I get a message telling me it's full and it does not stick. I would have to assume the "feature" is sim card related and not available on that sim card. Hence the "list is full message"...
When I put the Verizon sim card back in, I get the preferred network list OK. I can add the mobistar network to the list. However when I put the mobistar sim card back in still no luck. I still have the wrong APN. Also preferred network list is back to blank. Again the list seems to be stored on the sim card, so bottom line is whitout a sim card with that feature I don't see how it would work. I will have to test this with a new sim card from Mobistar, although probably not this time (I am only here for a week for business meetings).
Also for what it's worth, with the verizon sim in, the new network added to the list does not stick when I reboot the phone.
Bottom line: <sarcasm>one on Verizon's usual great improvement</sarcasm>. If it's working, break it, right?
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After adding the network did you go back and select it and then reboot before putting your non vzw sim back in?

dottat said:
After adding the network did you go back and select it and then reboot before putting your non vzw sim back in?
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From what I can remember, all I could do is put it to the top of the list -- not sure what other selection there is. But then when I rebooted it was gone from the list. It doesn't seem to stick. I am now back on 4.4.2 so unfortunately I can't investigate any longer. But I have a working internet connection...
Hopefully the add apn setting was removed by mistake in 4.4.3 and will be back in the next release. For now the word should be that those that need the feature should stick to 4.4.2 if they can.

yes, the APN settings don't want to stick after the reboot. i put my Verizon SIM in, changed the network settings, turned the phone off, put Rogers SIM in, turned the phone on, and puff, nothing is there.
is there a way to put 4.4.2 on the phone? mine is completely stock.
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darxider said:
yes, the APN settings don't want to stick after the reboot. i put my Verizon SIM in, changed the network settings, turned the phone off, put Rogers SIM in, turned the phone on, and puff, nothing is there.
is there a way to put 4.4.2 on the phone? mine is completely stock.
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Have you s-off'd? If not, use sunshine to get s-off and downgrading will then be an option.

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Have you s-off'd? If not, use sunshine to get s-off and downgrading will then be an option.
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no, the phone is completely stock. from what i've read here, sunshine is the only method, am i right? i will use it either to install stock 4.4.2 or to install other ROMS, but i haven't done anything of that sort yet (i've bootloader-unlocked, through HTCDev, my other phone HTC One S, and i've rooted it, but that's all i've done). is being S-OFF the only requirement for installing another ROM?

Phone Stuck Showing "Searching / No Service"

Hello all. I purchased a edge+ today but whenever I insert a sim, the phone stays on searching. I made sure that I rebooted the device and I also tried re-seating the sim many times. I believe the device is unlocked and the imei/esn is in clean standing with T-Mobile. I tried a MetroPCS sim card and it stayed on searching, same thing happened with a Verizon sim. However when I inserted the T-Mobile sim, it sometimes says no service but ever since I rebooted the device, it stays on "searching" no matter which sim is installed. I find this whole ordeal frustrating since the signal bars show up for the MetroPCS and T-Mobile sim but with Verizon nothing happens. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Yours is G928T? If yes, it does not support Verizon/Sprint even if it's unlocked.
Did you buy it off of Craigslist/Ebay? It might be blacklisted. checkesnfree.com

knite75 said:
Yours is G928T? If yes, it does not support Verizon/Sprint even if it's unlocked.
Did you buy it off of Craigslist/Ebay? It might be blacklisted. checkesnfree.com
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Yes, it's the G928T but it's not blacklisted I checked. The simcards I was using on the phone were old ones(no longer in service) I thought they would work. I used a scissor to cut my WORKING sim and placed it in the phone and it took the MetroPCS sim. Everything works fine now except calls and text only work with WiFi Calling on. If I turn off WiFi, I can't text or make calls(not on registered network) but if I turn the WiFi back on, it works fine. Any suggestions?

MetroPCS and T-Mobile are on the same network.
Check/add MetroPCS APN.
Setting -> Mobile Networks -> Access Point Names
Add MetroPCS APN if it's not there.
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Yes, it's the G928T but it's not blacklisted I checked. The simcards I was using on the phone were old ones(no longer in service) I thought they would work. I used a scissor to cut my WORKING sim and placed it in the phone and it took the MetroPCS sim. Everything works fine now except calls and text only work with WiFi Calling on. If I turn off WiFi, I can't text or make calls(not on registered network) but if I turn the WiFi back on, it works fine. Any suggestions?
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knite75 said:
MetroPCS and T-Mobile are on the same network.
Check/add MetroPCS APN.
Setting -> Mobile Networks -> Access Point Names
Add MetroPCS APN if it's not there.
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Yeah I know they are which baffles me as to why it isn't working. I tried adding a custom APN but same thing happens. I get calls/sms on WiFi but if I turn it off I get "No Service"

Just go to metro and get a new Sim. You could have damaged it by cutting it. It should be free. ATT gives me then free all the time. Usually, the phone will just auto update the apn settings when a specific carriers Sim is inserted
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erick161 said:
Just go to metro and get a new Sim. You could have damaged it by cutting it. It should be free. ATT gives me then free all the time. Usually, the phone will just auto update the apn settings when a specific carriers Sim is inserted
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I went and it turns out the device is blacklisted. This whole time I was rolling with the imei in the phone, after checking last night, I noticed that the imei on the back of the device differs from the one that's actually on the software. I was able to get in touch with the seller and he's coming back to give me my money back. Guess a mod can mark this thread closed.