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So today my Desire Z started to lose connection whenever the screen was locked for more than a few minutes. I would set it down and when I got back the lock screen would say "limited service". To get it back I would either have to restart my phone or enter than exit airplane mode. I have looked into the settings and I have mobile data always on.
Is there anyone else experiencing this?
Update: In small print under where it says "limited service" on the lock screen at also says "emergency calls only" as if my carrier is doing this and not my phone. It also seems to be more random than I thought because sometimes it happens when my screen is on and it doesn't always happen when my screen it locked for a few minutes.
I recently installed a data counter. Could that be conflicting with anything?
Any tips or advice is welcome.
What area are you in? I was experiencing something similar over this past weekend, but heard from up top that they were doing HSPA maintenance / work, they might be in your area now.
J.Coffey said:
Update: In small print under where it says "limited service" on the lock screen at also says "emergency calls only" as if my carrier is doing this and not my phone. It also seems to be more random than I thought because sometimes it happens when my screen is on and it doesn't always happen when my screen it locked for a few minutes.
I recently installed a data counter. Could that be conflicting with anything?
Any tips or advice is welcome.
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Could it be your SIM card? Maybe clean the contacts and make sure it is in there good.
It does sound like something to do with the SIM card to me, e.g. dirty contacts on the SIM card, the SIM card sitting too loose in the holder, etc.
So I was at work when this started happening, then I went home and everything was fine, now I'm back at work and it's happening again. So I guess my signal isn't strong enough to maintain it while I'm here, I find this strange because I am getting the same speed as anywhere else while having the same amount of bars (3 or 4).
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So I was at work when this started happening, then I went home and everything was fine, now I'm back at work and it's happening again. So I guess my signal isn't strong enough to maintain it while I'm here, I find this strange because I am getting the same speed as anywhere else while having the same amount of bars (3 or 4).
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I just got my bell desire Z, unlocked it and am having the same exact problem with Telus in Victoria, B.C.
I called Telus and they said there is no maintinence going on in the area. I have also S-OFF'd, rooted and installed cyanogen as well as other roms, with the same problem.
Any Ideas OP? did you solve your issue? I have reverted to stock, (still same problems) and am thinking of returning mine.
I will clean my SIM card and report back.
Edit: Yeah, no SIM card cleaning in the world could fix it. I think I am going to have to return it.
Have you both unlocked using codes?... and rooted and s-off using the old method?
.... wasn't there an issue with unlock codes. Revert back to stock then try the Gfree method for s-off and subsidy lock off I reckon.
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ddotpatel said:
Have you both unlocked using codes?... and rooted and s-off using the old method?
.... wasn't there an issue with unlock codes. Revert back to stock then try the Gfree method for s-off and subsidy lock off I reckon.
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I had unlocked with a code, and then rooted and S-offed using the old method.
I can restore my stock nandroid, but I dont think there is a bell RUU that I can use. I will try again.
dash4g said:
I had unlocked with a code, and then rooted and S-offed using the old method.
I can restore my stock nandroid, but I dont think there is a bell RUU that I can use. I will try again.
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Good call by ddotpatel there. As he said, there was a major issue with unlock codes, at least on the G2 side of things (I'm not clear if this affect the DZ). Don't use the old method to S-OFF, use gfree which will SIM unlock you too. It has even managed to repair some bricked G2's which got corrupted through unlock codes.
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Good call by ddotpatel there. As he said, there was a major issue with unlock codes, at least on the G2 side of things (I'm not clear if this affect the DZ). Don't use the old method to S-OFF, use gfree which will SIM unlock you too. It has even managed to repair some bricked G2's which got corrupted through unlock codes.
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OK, I applied the Tmobile RUU, and restored my Telus APN settings and got data back. After 5 minutes of sitting, I notice the same issues happening. I will try again in the morning with gfree, but not expecting much.
Thank you for the quick response and suggestion!
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OK, I applied the Tmobile RUU, and restored my Telus APN settings and got data back. After 5 minutes of sitting, I notice the same issues happening. I will try again in the morning with gfree, but not expecting much.
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Don't worry, all gfree does is patch your radio configuration partition. Even if this went badly wrong and the partition was damaged/wipe (which won't happen), you could still boot your phone to repair it, it's just that the calling/data won't work without the radio config.
The guys on #G2ROOT have had success in getting a lot of G2's working again, after they started to have serious problems following unlocking codes.
same thing happened with me on the original telus desire. Change your sim card. Apparently they arent meant to last more than two years.
I had issues with my DZ on Telus after I used the gfree method to S-off. Since I was already unlocked and didn't seem to have any issues with my call quality until I S-offd..I assume it affected it somehow..but all's I did was replace my SIM and all was well again. I went from horrible call quality and data sending issues to a now perfect phone. For the $10 a new SIM is worth I'd suggest that.
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I had issues with my DZ on Telus after I used the gfree method to S-off. Since I was already unlocked and didn't seem to have any issues with my call quality until I S-offd..I assume it affected it somehow..but all's I did was replace my SIM and all was well again. I went from horrible call quality and data sending issues to a now perfect phone. For the $10 a new SIM is worth I'd suggest that.
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Thanks for the input guys, but I just got real s-off with gfree and even bought a new SIM. Same issues.
I think I will bring it back on Monday, and swap for a new one.
Thanks for the help!
I am having the same issue on a DZ i just got from bell. I have full bars, then next thing I know i'm getting 'limited service' no idea why this happens? Guess i'll have to take it back to bell.
whistlerGreg said:
I am having the same issue on a DZ i just got from bell. I have full bars, then next thing I know i'm getting 'limited service' no idea why this happens? Guess i'll have to take it back to bell.
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Have you rooted or modified it in any way? This is the EXACT same issue, but it would be nice to see if it is happening to stock phones as well.
I have been getting this issue too. I unlocked the phone via an online unlocking service then rooted and soff using gfree. The interesting thing is I would get this issue with my motorola milestone which was also carrier unlocked and rooted. I have a new sim and that hasn't resolved the issue. It only happens very rarely. I am running cyanogen rc1. The fact I was getting this issue on my milestone indicates its a network issue.
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I have been getting this issue too. I unlocked the phone via an online unlocking service then rooted and soff using gfree. The interesting thing is I would get this issue with my motorola milestone which was also carrier unlocked and rooted. I have a new sim and that hasn't resolved the issue. It only happens very rarely. I am running cyanogen rc1. The fact I was getting this issue on my milestone indicates its a network issue.
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Diff handsets + diff sim cards,... Gota be a network/reception problem no?
has anyone tried the data throttle thing to see if it makes a difference to you guys?
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...The fact I was getting this issue on my milestone indicates its a network issue.
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Funny that you should mention this, because now that I am at school, I am getting 1 bar, where in my old HTC Desire I would get no service.
At home, I would normally get very good reception with my old Desire, and now it fluctuates from 4 bars to no reception in a matter of minutes with the Z.
So it must be a network issue, but all the *****ing and complaining in the world wont get me anywhere with Telus I'm sure, as I am only 4 months into a 3 year contract. I am sure they will reverb something back like "not our phone, not our problem" Bah-humbug. I will get a replacement, but I also may just switch to Bell if they are going to be like that.
I just got a G2. perm rooted it. and everytime upon booting up it has signal for 1 second then literally just disappears and never comes back. can't choose mobile network or anything because it can't search for it. tried doing *#*#infor#*#* and it says GSM ONLY and everytime i try to change it to WCDMA PREFERRED it keeps reverting back as soon as i exit. the only way i've been able to get signal back so far is to connect to wifi and enable wifi calling, then after disconnecting i'm able to get signal and i'm able to check the WCDMA PREFERRED option but awhile ago i was on wifi calling then left my house and it was disconnected but wasn't able to get signal again.
can anyone help me with what i should do because although i might be able to get it back through wifi calling, this will be very problematic whenever i'm not near my normal wifi locations...
thanks for the help
Eh... I would try reinstalling a stock rooted rom.
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... also try a diff SIM.
EDIT..... Which method did you use to root?
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... also try a diff SIM.
EDIT..... Which method did you use to root?
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I used the thread "temp to permanent root, using rage instead of visionary"
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Is it factory unlocked? Have you used an unlock code? Have you tried the full radio s off, super Cid thing?
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I wonder if your SIM card is faulty, needs cleaning, or is just a bit loose in the socket.
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I wonder if your SIM card is faulty, needs cleaning, or is just a bit loose in the socket.
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This is what it sounds most like to me. Also try to install another rom since you have it rooted now and see if that fixes the issue. Make sure you do a Nandroid backup first though!
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Is it factory unlocked? Have you used an unlock code? Have you tried the full radio s off, super Cid thing?
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I never put an unlock code and I'm still on tmobile. I called them and so far I haven't had trouble with signal as much but my number doesn't show up under status in about phone settings...it just says unknown. Its only on this phone though, my n1 shows my number with this sim.
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Just so we're clear.. Did this phone/sim combo work OK before your rooted the phone?
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Just so we're clear.. Did this phone/sim combo work OK before your rooted the phone?
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No it wasn't. For the past couple of days since calling tmobile, its been significantly better but today I did randomly have that same problem of no connection, but mostly right now my problem is my g2 not being able to read my phone number in "status" under "about phone" settings but it does on my n1. When I called tmobile they tried sending my number ota 3 times with no luck...
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During the first 30 days you can go to a TMO store and get a new phone, pretty much "no questions asked". I'd go ahead and do that if I was you. Oh, go to a corporate store though, not a mall kiosk.
While you're there, get a new SIM, too. All free of charge.
If you still have the same problem after that, I'd try an exorcist
Is this problem solved now ? I got the same problem but have no chance to return it back.
If there is the way to solve it, could you please inform and share
Thx
hersam said:
Is this problem solved now ? I got the same problem but have no chance to return it back.
If there is the way to solve it, could you please inform and share
Thx
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My signal problems seemed to be resolved, at least for the past week. It was resolved by calling tmobile customer support and they did some tests. However, my phone not recognizing my phone number under settings> about phone> status, is still a problem. Even tried getting a new sim and still didn't solve the problem. Did numerous OTAs with tmobile that didn't work. My number still shows up on caller id and stuff its just that menu thing. Sounds insignificant but some apps use that to determine your phone number. Also, when putting my sim back into my nexus one, it does show my number...
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Nevermind, my other problem was just resolved after reading a post in the cm6.1.1 thread. Settings-call settings-additional settings-my phone number.
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hi everyone,
I got my S3 from Bell two weeks ago, it worked fine most of the time including calls, sms and data.
but occasionally for whatever reason the phone cannot make call or send sms, no ring for incoming call also. it shows "not registered on network" when I try to dial. at the time showing this error, there was signal on the bar.
maybe after long time, it can registered itself into network again, but most of the time, I just restart the phone and it works fine again.
I called Bell and they asked me to replace the SIM card, so I did, but I still see this error. So I think it is not SIM issue.
anyone has idea what the cause could be? or is there anyway to fix it?
I tried to search online before I ask, just couldn't find a solution so far.
so post here and hope anyone can help,
thanks for the help in advance.
I've had this issue as well.
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I had this problems with rogers as well. Same as you I contacted rogers they told me to remove the sim and replace it. Worked for a while but kept happening. I got fed up and rooted then installed kyan rom and haven't had the problem since. Not sure if it was rom based or if the factory reset before flashing resolved the issue but haven't had it since. Hope someone figures this out though because it's annoying especially on a new phone that is stock.
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Good to hear you had fixed it.
I might try factory reset to see what happen.
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I had this problems with rogers as well. Same as you I contacted rogers they told me to remove the sim and replace it. Worked for a while but kept happening. I got fed up and rooted then installed kyan rom and haven't had the problem since. Not sure if it was rom based or if the factory reset before flashing resolved the issue but haven't had it since. Hope someone figures this out though because it's annoying especially on a new phone that is stock.
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Had this problem on bell a few times the first 2 weeks I had my phone. Went to the bell store and without hesitation they told me to change the mobile network mode from gsm/hspa+/lte
To just gsm/hspa+.
Reason given was the Lte network where I was using my phone (west island, montreal) wasn't strong enough. So my phone would switch between networks until eventually it got in that state. Personnaly I think the problem was more signal penetration into the computer lab I work in.
It's been 2 weeks stable so far. A co-worker reported the same problem to me last week and he took my advice and hasn't had the problem since.
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Thank you very much for the tip. I was wondering that too, because I noticed that the network icon at top bar keep changing between H+ and LTE by itself. and I wonder why too.
I will try and see what happened.
thanks
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Had this problem on bell a few times the first 2 weeks I had my phone. Went to the bell store and without hesitation they told me to change the mobile network mode from gsm/hspa+/lte
To just gsm/hspa+.
Reason given was the Lte network where I was using my phone (west island, montreal) wasn't strong enough. So my phone would switch between networks until eventually it got in that state. Personnaly I think the problem was more signal penetration into the computer lab I work in.
It's been 2 weeks stable so far. A co-worker reported the same problem to me last week and he took my advice and hasn't had the problem since.
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SAMSUNG i747M not registered on network
I had this samsung s3 i747M from canada. Got it unlocked here in Pakistan. Placed a local sim in it. It recognizes the sim, registers it, makes calls, but then after a while, it shows "not registered on network". i restart, it registers network again, then loses it again. It keeps doing it. sometimes it is registered on network, but can't make or receive calls.
I have tried a number of things but the problem is not resolved and i'm fed up to the point that i want to throw this phone away.
The original rom had android 4.3
here's the list of things i have tried.
* changed the network mode to "GSM only" and "WCDMA/GSM (auto connect)" - NO USE
* Factory data reset a few times - NO USE
* tried a custom rom (it was so bad, i deleted it, don't even remember the name) - NO USE
* stock rom 4.4.2 from "sammobile.com" - NO USE
* tried flashing different modems from "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1831898" - NO USE
* tried changing the options from *#2263# to my network's specifications - NO USE
* tried sims from different networks - NO USE
PLEASE IF SOMEONE CAN HELP ME OUT HERE, I'M DESPERATE
@qamar_ish, what ROM is on your Samsung phone?
Originally it came with android 4.3. Currently it has this kitkat rom, which i downloaded from "sammobile.com".
the filename is this:
I747MVLUFNK2_I747MOYCFNK2_I747MVLUFNK2_HOME.tar.md5
It said on the webpage that it is the stock rom for SGH-i747M
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@qamar_ish, what ROM is on your Samsung phone?
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Maybe flash the latest 4.4.2 ROM?
Thats what it is. it is the 4.4.2 rom, but the problem persists.
audit13 said:
Maybe flash the latest 4.4.2 ROM?
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Does your carrier require an AWS-compatible phone? Does the i747m support all frequencies provided by your provider?
I'm not sure about whether an AWS phone is required or not. But it certainly supports all the frequencies provided by the networks here. I checked it by using the code *#2263# and the options have the frequency supported by my networks here, that is "ufone" and "warid"
PS. I'm not an expert on this thing, whatever i'm doing, i learnt it during the last week..
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Does your carrier require an AWS-compatible phone? Does the i747m support all frequencies provided by your provider?
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It looks like your phone does support your carrier's frequencies.
Does your phone show the imei# from the dialpad? Is it possible there is something wrong with the phone's imei #?
It does show the correct imei when i dial *#06#. It had lost its imei initially when i got it unlocked, but got it fixed from someone.
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It does show the correct imei when i dial *#06#. It had lost its imei initially when i got it unlocked, but got it fixed from someone.
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Do you know why it lost the imei during the unlock process? Does the imei # in the phone match the imei # on the label under the battery?
I dont know how it lost imei. The guy who fixed it said that the imei is corrupted and he fixed it. Now it shows the same imei as on the back of the device.
I have never had a Samsung phone lose the imei if the phone was unlocked using a code, assuming that is how your phone was unlocked.
Did you try re-injecting the imei with the efs folder? It can be done using nvwriter.
Ok. I will try that. Can u guide me how to do it? Or share a link or something.
And thanx for helping me out here man..
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1804117
Hey Everyone,
I have been going through hell troubleshooting this fone for a week now. I would like to have this thread to keep a log of what has been going on. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
Back story
Got phone from eBay. I know, I know. It is a prototype etched with "Not For Sale CB5XXXXXXX" on the front of the bezel (numbers hidden for privacy). The phone is in immaculate condition with a perfect screen and absolutely zero scratches. It appears to be used very little. It had a screen protector installed so perfectly that it wasn't even noticed by the seller. Also, it came with a white back cover but the bezel is blue. All these facts leave me with some questions.
The sticker under the battery reads:
Sony Ericsson
MoP 1251.18 11W19
Type: AAD - 388087 - BV AA CB5
Prototype not for sale S1 1251-5447.18
Not Type approved Prototype build: TP Blue AT&T
There are 2 bar codes and S/N and some other numbers and Made in China after that.
(If any of the above number should be kept private please let me know and I will remove them.)
More Back Story
Phone works 100% stock with my T-Mobile SIM card. I can get into fastboot fine. I can successfully flash superuser to get root on the stock ROM. I can then flash kernels too. I verified that it is unlocked with the Sony unlock code.
Here is where it gets good.
When I flash ROMS, all hell breaks loose. Gin2Jelly worked great! I had partitioned my SD card and loaded all my apps with Titanium Backup and was about to use it as a daily driver..... until I inserted the SIM. No service. SIM works fine in other phones.
Then I started trying other ROMS. The would flash okay. After booting and waiting the prescribed 10 mins as usual for all ROMs multiple issues arose. No icons, H/W buttons not functioning, etc.
This is where I am at. What could be going wrong?
Set your apn settings manually for tmobile.
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Set your apn settings manually for tmobile.
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Hmmm.... I forgot to mention one other issue. On Gin2Jelly, I tried that and was unable to set them at all. They wouldn't save. I was so frustrated. If I set the Name, APN, MMSC and backed out without saving the new APN would show up in the list. Once I set the MCC and MNC, and either saved or backed out, the new APN disappeared.
The SIM card simply would not be recognized. I even tried an app called Tweakker APN INTERNET MMS that is supposed to help with this glitch and no go.
Thanks for the reply. I wish it was that simple.
SUNDAY BUMP!
Bueler??
Just tried Turbo Gamer Edition. NO SERVICE!!!! I guess I'm not going to get this phone working. The ROM loads fully but I cant enter any APN settings. They won't save. Tweakker East Internet and MMS app not detecting SIM card either. This effin blows.
echardcore said:
SUNDAY BUMP!
Bueler??
Just tried Turbo Gamer Edition. NO SERVICE!!!! I guess I'm not going to get this phone working. The ROM loads fully but I cant enter any APN settings. They won't save. Tweakker East Internet and MMS app not detecting SIM card either. This effin blows.
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Is your bootloader unlocked!?!?
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Is your bootloader unlocked!?!?
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Yes. I can get into fastboot and flash things successfully.
R800a_3.0.1.B.0.270_ATT.ftf is the only FTF that seems to work 100%. Is this the right version my my model?
Hi too have the same prototype model etching on the bottom below the key buttons withe same marking underneath the battery. I am running it on tmobile in the USA without issues. When I received this phone it was bootloader unlocked however mine was sim locked. Had to get in touch with alejandrissimo to get sim unlocked.
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ozzmanj1 said:
Hi too have the same prototype model etching on the bottom below the key buttons withe same marking underneath the battery. I am running it on tmobile in the USA without issues. When I received this phone it was bootloader unlocked however mine was sim locked. Had to get in touch with alejandrissimo to get sim unlocked.
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Question - Would your T-Mobile SIM work on the stock ROM? Mine seems to function fine once I enter the APK settings. I thought that if it is SIM Locked that I wouldn't be able to use my T-Mo SIM on stock ROM.
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Question - Would your T-Mobile SIM work on the stock ROM? Mine seems to function fine once I enter the APK settings. I thought that if it is SIM Locked that I wouldn't be able to use my T-Mo SIM on stock ROM.
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Ay one point I had the at&t firmware Nd it worked fine. However I am in nxt l.e. and it works great. And in my area I get hspa+ (5-7mbps down/ 1-3mbps up)
I had to look up the T-Mobile apn settings. Just install the app tweaker from the Google play store. Its automatic, make sure your on wifi. It will look up the correct apn settings for tmpbile USA or whatever/wherever and install. No issues after that.
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ozzmanj1 said:
Hi too have the same prototype model etching on the bottom below the key buttons withe same marking underneath the battery. I am running it on tmobile in the USA without issues. When I received this phone it was bootloader unlocked however mine was sim locked. Had to get in touch with alejandrissimo to get sim unlocked.
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Whats the difference between a prototype and a normal xplay
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ozzmanj1 said:
Ay one point I had the at&t firmware Nd it worked fine. However I am in nxt l.e. and it works great. And in my area I get hspa+ (5-7mbps down/ 1-3mbps up)
I had to look up the T-Mobile apn settings. Just install the app tweaker from the Google play store. Its automatic, make sure your on wifi. It will look up the correct apn settings for tmpbile USA or whatever/wherever and install. No issues after that.
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My SIM won't work in other ROMs so it won't let me set APN settings. I've tried that app as well. The app only works if it can detect a SIM card. The phone won't even detect a SIM card unless I am on FTF R800a_3.0.1.B.0.270_ATT.ftf. This is my main issue. Does this mean I am SIM locked?
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READ the OP please
So here is a run-down of what I just did.
1. Flashed R800a_3.0.1.B.0.270_ATT.ftf via Flashtool in Quickboot mode
2. Booted into stock ROM and inserted SIM card and was able to browse and make calls.
3. Entered bootable recovery wih Quckboot
4. Flashed Lupus 720p
5. Booted into stock ROM and was still able to call and browse
6. Made a NANDroid backup
7. Wiped Cache/Dalvik
8. Installed Gin2Jellybean 2.4.0 from Lupus CWM
9. Booted, waited 10, rebooted
10. SIM not detected. Unable to enter APN settings. Tweakker APN app says "Your SIM card cannot be used. Please make sure your SIM card is inserted and you are in an area with GSM signal and then restart the process..."
I don't understand how my SIM can work in OEM ROM but can't in all other ROMs.
Am I doing something wrong? Should I try another FTF?
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READ the OP please
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Dude obv I read it is it that tv out play or something ive never seen one or heard of it thats why I'm curious ive heard of the dev ones with tv out but prototype never? Sooooo? Differences?
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psxpetey said:
Dude obv I read it is it that tv out play or something ive never seen one or heard of it thats why I'm curious ive heard of the dev ones with tv out but prototype never? Sooooo? Differences?
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Gotcha. My bad. I been troubleshooting this for like 2 weeks. Not really sure, LOL!
So,
I hooked up with Alejandrissimo who was able to properly unlock my phone. He said that it was unlocked previously with some copycat tool rather than the one he used. The copycat tools touch the hardware side of the device and the original tool doesn't. This prevented the usual method of unlocking and more steps were needed. This test involved the "Testpoint" method. This required me to remove the sticker under the battery and use a paper clip ( I also tried a small wire but the paper clip worked best) to short one contact to a ground spot for the battery while plugging the USB in and then clicking a button on the tool on my screen. All the while, Alejandrissimo was remoted into my PC and helping me along the way. This is almost necessary because both of your hands are tied up with the paper clip and USB plug. It was intense, LOL. Of course I donated to him for his time.
I am still testing. It seems to be randomly rebooting after R800a_4.0.2.A.0.79.ftf, / LuPuS_zeus_Stock-gB+iCsv5 / Gin2JellyBean v2.4.0.
UPDATE After flashing a stable firmware, LuPuS_zeus_GingerBreadv10-ram.img, and Gin2Jelly, sadly my SIM card is still not detected yet worked in the ROM on the phone after the process was done.
ozzmanj1 said:
Ay one point I had the at&t firmware Nd it worked fine. However I am in nxt l.e. and it works great. And in my area I get hspa+ (5-7mbps down/ 1-3mbps up)
I had to look up the T-Mobile apn settings. Just install the app tweaker from the Google play store. Its automatic, make sure your on wifi. It will look up the correct apn settings for tmpbile USA or whatever/wherever and install. No issues after that.
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Can you tell me which actual full version number you use? Is it any of these?
R800a_4.0.2.A.0.79.ftfwith vendor partition NEWEST FTF
R800a_2.3.3_Rogers.ftf
R800a_3.0.1.A.0.145_Telcel.ftf
R800a_3.0.1.B.0.270_ATT.ftf
R800a_4.0.2.A.0.42_North America.ftf
echardcore said:
Can you tell me which actual full version number you use? Is it any of these?
R800a_4.0.2.A.0.79.ftfwith vendor partition NEWEST FTF
R800a_2.3.3_Rogers.ftf
R800a_3.0.1.A.0.145_Telcel.ftf
R800a_3.0.1.B.0.270_ATT.ftf
R800a_4.0.2.A.0.42_North America.ftf
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Any of those will work on your R800at , I flashed [.79] without problems. I have flashed them all in the past and I have used my device on T-Mobile and AT&T. Also don't worry about the whole R800a and R800at thing, they are basically the same phone, both capable of HSPA+ just released in different regions of the world. Which is why all of those firmwares will work on your phone. The [.270] is not the most current ATT firmware though, [.285] is.
Also you should note, that flashing a stock firmware is only for setting partition sizes and the baseband, after you flash a custom kernel and rom, most of the stock firmware you flashed in the FTF is gone. It is just good practice to flash a stock firmware and also gives you a clean install to easily troubleshoot from.
Per your OP though, I can tell you that booting up after flashing something and having no icons and hardware buttons not working is a wrong firmware problem, whether it be the FTF or the Rom you flashed.
I do know that every Gsm firmware has booted on my R800at without problems, which makes me wonder if some of your problems could be due to the fact your R800at was only a prototype and its hard to say what was modified for the actual release compared to yours and even compared to ozzmanj's
echardcore said:
Gotcha. My bad. I been troubleshooting this for like 2 weeks. Not really sure, LOL!
So,
I hooked up with Alejandrissimo who was able to properly unlock my phone. He said that it was unlocked previously with some copycat tool rather than the one he used. The copycat tools touch the hardware side of the device and the original tool doesn't. This prevented the usual method of unlocking and more steps were needed. This test involved the "Testpoint" method. This required me to remove the sticker under the battery and use a paper clip ( I also tried a small wire but the paper clip worked best) to short one contact to a ground spot for the battery while plugging the USB in and then clicking a button on the tool on my screen. All the while, Alejandrissimo was remoted into my PC and helping me along the way. This is almost necessary because both of your hands are tied up with the paper clip and USB plug. It was intense, LOL. Of course I donated to him for his time.
I am still testing. It seems to be randomly rebooting after R800a_4.0.2.A.0.79.ftf, / LuPuS_zeus_Stock-gB+iCsv5 / Gin2JellyBean v2.4.0.
UPDATE After flashing a stable firmware, LuPuS_zeus_GingerBreadv10-ram.img, and Gin2Jelly, sadly my SIM card is still not detected yet worked in the ROM on the phone after the process was done.
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Hmm thats weird ive testpoint unlocked mine as well but it works like a dream
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216Monster said:
Any of those will work on your R800at , I flashed [.79] without problems. I have flashed them all in the past and I have used my device on T-Mobile and AT&T. Also don't worry about the whole R800a and R800at thing, they are basically the same phone, both capable of HSPA+ just released in different regions of the world. Which is why all of those firmwares will work on your phone. The [.270] is not the most current ATT firmware though, [.285] is.
Also you should note, that flashing a stock firmware is only for setting partition sizes and the baseband, after you flash a custom kernel and rom, most of the stock firmware you flashed in the FTF is gone. It is just good practice to flash a stock firmware and also gives you a clean install to easily troubleshoot from.
Per your OP though, I can tell you that booting up after flashing something and having no icons and hardware buttons not working is a wrong firmware problem, whether it be the FTF or the Rom you flashed.
I do know that every Gsm firmware has booted on my R800at without problems, which makes me wonder if some of your problems could be due to the fact your R800at was only a prototype and its hard to say what was modified for the actual release compared to yours and even compared to ozzmanj's
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His prototype sounds like mine (see photos) I have flashed several ROMS before settling on NXT LE. And I had no issues with any of them. Again though I did have to hit up Alejandrissimo to sim unlock it as my bootloader was unlocked when I got it. Only difference was mine was the standard black and no AT&T branding.
Hello fellow forum readers, im in dire need of some of your expert advice. I recently bought a Galaxy S4 from Ebay, the M919 model from tmobile. Today I received that phone, and proceeded to do the unlock guide fond here on the forum, it was succesful. I put my sim card in (im overseas, so its an international simcard) and the phone recognized my sims network. Well, next I tried making a phone call and thats where I found the problem, the phone simply wont make or receive a call. It tries to, but it hangs up. Sms also doesnt work. Wifi is fine. Everything else is fine. The phone is baseband version VUAMDL. I already flashed the same modem with odin to no avail. Does anyone have a suggetion of what to try next? Thanks a lot!
I just tried my data connection and its working fine! its only the calls! pls help!
re: calls
ferrojasaguilar said:
Hello fellow forum readers, im in dire need of some of your expert advice. I recently bought a Galaxy S4 from Ebay, the M919 model from tmobile. Today I received that phone, and proceeded to do the unlock guide fond here on the forum, it was succesful. I put my sim card in (im overseas, so its an international simcard) and the phone recognized my sims network. Well, next I tried making a phone call and thats where I found the problem, the phone simply wont make or receive a call. It tries to, but it hangs up. Sms also doesnt work. Wifi is fine. Everything else is fine. The phone is baseband version VUAMDL. I already flashed the same modem with odin to no avail. Does anyone have a suggetion of what to try next? Thanks a lot!
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You need to flash the stock M919 Tmobile Samsung Galaxy S4 4.2.2 Odin flash firmware.
Here is the link to the official m919 firmware: http://www.hotfile.com/dl/213469534/9ff06bd/M919UVUAMDL_M919TMBAMDL_TMB.zip.html
After flashing all should be good!
Good luck!
Thanks Misterjunky! gonna try that as soon as I get home and let you know my results! :good:
Unfortunately no go.... I flashed the firmware with odin, everything is fine with the ezception of phone calls... pls help!
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I'd take the battery, sim card, and SD card out for 30 minutes, then put everything back in and boot up.
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Android_Monsters said:
I'd take the battery, sim card, and SD card out for 30 minutes, then put everything back in and boot up.
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thanks, tried that and still no go... :crying:
Well hate to say it. I think you got ripped of
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I have the same issue, mine is the wind m919v version. after two days of loading software and custom roms and fashing radios I got no service but had 4g and data working. I ordered an unlock code from a site and successfully unlocked it and it worked all last night perfectly with calls and txt. (weird cause its a wind phone and im on wind) Today Iwoke up to data working and emergency calls only again. I checked with another sim and the phone was carrier locked again. only this time putting in the unlock code didn't fix it. It unlocked it again but no service for calls or txt. so the phone can work it has to be something screwing up. so frustrating
damannn said:
I have the same issue, mine is the wind m919v version. after two days of loading software and custom roms and fashing radios I got no service but had 4g and data working. I ordered an unlock code from a site and successfully unlocked it and it worked all last night perfectly with calls and txt. (weird cause its a wind phone and im on wind) Today Iwoke up to data working and emergency calls only again. I checked with another sim and the phone was carrier locked again. only this time putting in the unlock code didn't fix it. It unlocked it again but no service for calls or txt. so the phone can work it has to be something screwing up. so frustrating
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Flashing radios on the s4 messed up my service, only fix was Odin to stock. I do not mess with radios anymore
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