Someone pls help.. I just bought aphone off of ebay, I'm able to make calls and text and access the internet only when there is WIFI available. The phone says INVALID IMEI.. I have no idea what that is or how to fix it.. The previous owner claims it has been rooted but it still shows the same thing. Can someone help me out or tell me where I can take it. I'm located in Laurel, MD. I'm not computer literate at all.
The previous person probably stole it. Or the previous owner reported it stolen or lost. So with that being done T-mobile disables the IMEI. You're better off using it on AT&T after you unlock it.
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The previous person probably stole it. Or the previous owner reported it stolen or lost. So with that being done T-mobile disables the IMEI. You're better off using it on AT&T after you unlock it.
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Ok... So to make sure I understand you because I can currently use the phone its already active, I just cant access the internet while I'm out, I should activate it with another carrier... Currently Im with Simple mobile.
Oh. Try changing the APN
Change APN to epc.tmobile.com and see if that helps.
Oops. Your not on tmo. Try looking here...
http://simplemobile.webs.com/index/Android Configuration/Android Configuration.html
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Coug76 said:
Change APN to epc.tmobile.com and see if that helps.
Oops. Your not on tmo. Try looking here...
http://simplemobile.webs.com/index/Android Configuration/Android Configuration.html
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tried that already didnt work
Belovedjewel3 said:
tried that already didnt work
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The easiest route would be to unlock it and then hop on a different carrier. if you have to stay on the same network, then someone has a thread on here where he injected his old phones imei, etc from I think a behold to his GNII
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PhxDroid86 said:
The easiest route would be to unlock it and then hop on a different carrier. if you have to stay on the same network, then someone has a thread on here where he injected his old phones imei, etc from I think a behold to his GNII
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I'll try that. thanks so much!
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Well it seems that CL may have finally gotten the best of me...
I bought a TMO GS3 T999 from a CL seller. I went to the TMO store and got the microsim. I got home to realize that the sim was still not registered so I contacted TMO. I was informed that the phone was blacklisted for being reported stolen.
What are my options now? Can the phone be unlocked and used with StraightTalk?
jayeggs said:
Well it seems that CL may have finally gotten the best of me...
I bought a TMO GS3 T999 from a CL seller. I went to the TMO store and got the microsim. I got home to realize that the sim was still not registered so I contacted TMO. I was informed that the phone was blacklisted for being reported stolen.
What are my options now? Can the IMEI be changed and used?
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That sucks but....
Changing IMEI is illegal and can not be asked about how to change on XDA.
Sell it for parts is the only thing I can think of.
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joemm said:
That sucks but....
Changing IMEI is illegal and can not be asked about how to change on XDA.
Sell it for parts is the only thing I can think of.
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Thanks for the quick reply. I did not realize it was illegal. I will move on from that topic then.
Can the phone be unlocked and used with StraightTalk or a similar service?
jayeggs said:
Thanks for the quick reply. I did not realize it was illegal. I will move on from that topic then.
Can the phone be unlocked and used with StraightTalk or a similar service?
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Im not sure but I know Tmobile and AT&T share there blacklisted phone lists so I'm not sure if they share it with other companies... maybe someone else can answer.
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Thanks for the quick reply. I did not realize it was illegal. I will move on from that topic then.
Can the phone be unlocked and used with StraightTalk or a similar service?
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Another problem with that, as of Jan 26 in the US it is illegal to unlock a phone unless the Service Provider sends you the unlock code.
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Another problem with that, as of Jan 26 in the US it is illegal to unlock a phone unless the Service Provider sends you the unlock code.
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Meh that's a bunch of be and its getting overturned though.
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Another problem with that, as of Jan 26 in the US it is illegal to unlock a phone unless the Service Provider sends you the unlock code.
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Meh. How will thebcarrier know?. There is no way to track when and how it was unlocked. They only want ypur service.
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Meh. How will thebcarrier know?. There is no way to track when and how it was unlocked. They only want ypur service.
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Definitely agreed if you have no other option do it how you can forget that bs just another way trying "scare" people. Companies just want you get a new phone if you already have one and not unlocked.
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Another problem with that, as of Jan 26 in the US it is illegal to unlock a phone unless the Service Provider sends you the unlock code.
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Well lock me up! What a bunch of malarkey! ^^^^
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Look guys I think the law is a bunch of Bull also. I was not trying to come off as a bad guy, just point out some of the problems. Yes it will be overturned but it has not been done as yet. All you guys jumped at me like some kind of Gang. Meant no harm was just passing on information.
The TMO chat agent actually suggested that I get it unlocked and use it elsewhere. She even gave me a website to try so Im guessing they arent that concerned about it.
Anyways, back on topic. If it is unlocked, can it be used with StraightTalk? Or because I would be using a TMO StraightTalk sim would it be blocked?
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Look guys I think the law is a bunch of Bull also. I was not trying to come off as a bad guy, just point out some of the problems. Yes it will be overturned but it has not been done as yet. All you guys jumped at me like some kind of Gang. Meant no harm was just passing on information.
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Not our intention and I wasn't directing at you its just we are speaking on how we dislike that particular law
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Due to site rules I can't tell you how but everything else I gotta say is legit so please no haters. You could change your imei (which I've been actually
thinking about getting a bad imei gs3 and test this out) and should be able to get service but I don't know about 4g. Technically since tmobile doesn't
use aaa passwords but sim cards you should be good. I would suggest you back up the nv items and so fourth then test it out.
P.S I'm not attacking anyone with this but did want to say people that made comments like unlocking is illegal or similar remarks do nothing but waste time and don't help anything. also it's a moderators job to handle those situations. p.s I won't be back in this thread for awhile if ever so please don't troll it up to prove a point to me. Good luck jayeggs
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Well it seems that CL may have finally gotten the best of me...
I bought a TMO GS3 T999 from a CL seller. I went to the TMO store and got the microsim. I got home to realize that the sim was still not registered so I contacted TMO. I was informed that the phone was blacklisted for being reported stolen.
What are my options now? Can the phone be unlocked and used with StraightTalk?
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I got screwed by T-Mobile. They sent me a warranty replacement S3 with a bad IMEI. They told me that my phone was reported stolen from the past and asked if I stole it. They have some gaul if you ask me.
jayeggs said:
Well it seems that CL may have finally gotten the best of me...
I bought a TMO GS3 T999 from a CL seller. I went to the TMO store and got the microsim. I got home to realize that the sim was still not registered so I contacted TMO. I was informed that the phone was blacklisted for being reported stolen.
What are my options now? Can the phone be unlocked and used with StraightTalk?
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Go back to where you bought the phone and knock the guy out lol nobody is honest anymore you cant buy phones on cl with out testing them and even if you test it he can call he carrier after you leave and report it stolen
evil1art said:
Go back to where you bought the phone and knock the guy out lol nobody is honest anymore you can buy phones on cl with out testing them and even if you test it he can call he carrier after you leave and report it stolen
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Umm the guy probably won't respond lol
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Same issue bought the Phone last week from craigslist , trying flashing different roms I think might help it , flashing roms today , maybe i'm gonna flash at&t rom
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I got a bad imei galaxy s3 on CL with the intention of using it internationally as well as locally with t-mobile., but I tried paying an unlocking service and they couldn't get my unlock code, and I have tried everything under the sun.. but when I got to the point where i had to press [4]NW LOCK NV DATA INITIALLIZ - Restarted my phone and nothing happens.. so now my phone is locked and blocked on at&T
Is there anything i can do?
Yea I hsd this issue the only way is A-new motherboard
B-see if you have a warranty and send it in ude triangle away and revert to a stock rom
Good luck:beer:
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Yea I hsd this issue the only way is A-new motherboard
B-see if you have a warranty and send it in ude triangle away and revert to a stock rom
Good luck:beer:
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I wouldn't even know how to change the motherboard..
bummer..
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I got a bad imei galaxy s3 on CL with the intention of using it internationally as well as locally with t-mobile., but I tried paying an unlocking service and they couldn't get my unlock code, and I have tried everything under the sun.. but when I got to the point where i had to press [4]NW LOCK NV DATA INITIALLIZ - Restarted my phone and nothing happens.. so now my phone is locked and blocked on at&T
Is there anything i can do?
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Yes there is hope!
To unlock it you probably just need to flash an older modem.
You're using a model SGH-T999, right?
Confirm this before you do anything!
Once you know the model I might be able to help you further with both the unlock and imei problems.
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Doc always helping the community keep up the good work dude.
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DocHoliday77 said:
Yes there is hope!
To unlock it you probably just need to flash an older modem.
You're using a model SGH-T999, right?
Confirm this before you do anything!
Once you know the model I might be able to help you further with both the unlock and imei problems.
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I was wondering if you could help me with this as well. I have the exact same problem.
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I was wondering if you could help me with this as well. I have the exact same problem.
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Hey doc holiday
Can you please help me with the same issue.
I have samsung galaxy s3 which is locked to tmobile and has bad imei.
What are the easiest ways to fix that.
DocHoliday77 said:
Yes there is hope!
To unlock it you probably just need to flash an older modem.
You're using a model SGH-T999, right?
Confirm this before you do anything!
Once you know the model I might be able to help you further with both the unlock and imei problems.
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gauravdhingra55 said:
Hey doc holiday
Can you please help me with the same issue.
I have samsung galaxy s3 which is locked to tmobile and has bad imei.
What are the easiest ways to fix that.
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If by bad IMEI, you mean it is blacklisted, then there is not anything we can do. The tools wont allow it and even if they did, it is not something we are allowed to do on XDA. Even if you bought it legitimately from someone else, it will still be considered stolen property.
If this is not what you mean by bad IMEI, go ahead and PM me with the following information:
Device Model
Current Rom
Current IMEI state (dont post the actual IMEI)
How was the IMEI initially lost?
Explanation of what you mean by "bad IMEI".
Thanks!
note 3
daxecutioner24 said:
Doc always helping the community keep up the good work dude.
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Hi... bought a note 3 on craigslist... turns out the guy didn't pay bill and it was locked..is there anything I can do?
Had the same problem
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Hi... bought a note 3 on craigslist... turns out the guy didn't pay bill and it was locked..is there anything I can do?
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Your not the only one.
I bought my S3. T999 on eBay and when my wife tried to use it through t mobile, they said it was blacklisted due to non payment of phone.
I did some research and found out this is quiet common for people to get the no contract plan then ditch the phone when something new comes out IE s4 or S5 . I am currently in the process. of returning the phone to the seller. There is supposed to be a IMEI generator but I haven't found the software pieces to make it work.
It turns out that I really like android software and enjoy reading the tXDA threads. You can change the IMEI , but like Doc said , "there is really nothing they can do on this forum". Check. U tube and again watch for the scammers .
Dan
Changing the imei in almost all cases is very illegal. Also these devices have built-in checks they run on things like the imei, and if changed often results in instability and other odd problems.
I am very sorry to hear when this happens, few things get to me these days, but this is one of them. I wish carriers and authorities would do more to prosecute those who do. First, its outright stealing from the carriers, then they turn around and steal more from normal everyday people! Its theft by deception in both cases. Just because its stealing from a carrier that they often see as rich and evil, doesn't make it right! But that's how they justify it in their minds.
I do wish I could help in situations like this, but unfortunately there's just nothing that can be done.
Do your best to contact the seller to get your money back. If you can't, leave a scathing review on their profile or something and then report it to the police.
Your best option if you can't get your money back though, is to just resell the device, honestly. There are plenty of people that will still pay a decent amount for a blacklisted Note 3, provided its in good condition.
You'll probably take a bit of a loss, but you just have to chalk it up as one of life's more expensive lessons.
Sorry we can't do more....
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If by bad IMEI, you mean it is blacklisted, then there is not anything we can do. The tools wont allow it and even if they did, it is not something we are allowed to do on XDA. Even if you bought it legitimately from someone else, it will still be considered stolen property.
If this is not what you mean by bad IMEI, go ahead and PM me with the following information:
Device Model
Current Rom
Current IMEI state (dont post the actual IMEI)
How was the IMEI initially lost?
Explanation of what you mean by "bad IMEI".
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Hi Doc, can you help me with the same problem?
I bought a T999 and it is unlocked because I can use other SIM cards but only on GPRS, not 3G. And also don't have data. Access point name is correct. Today i checked IMEI and it displays just /12 instead of the long number.
I don't really know how the IMEI was lost but i have tried flashing the firmware via ODIN and still the same. No IMEI.
Check swappa, and other sites and call T-Mobile to see if the imei is blacklisted.
Also, what is your firmware and baseband version?
Hello fellow members
Can someone please tell me how to check whether my phone is directly unlocked by t-mobile or via the dial menu unlock method? I got my phone 2nd hand via a reseller in Pakistan..
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You have to use a different Sim other than your current carrier.
If you are on T-mobil, then use one from AT&T. If it register on the respective network then you are unlocked.
Hit my "THANKS" button! Come on, you can do it!
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You have to use a different Sim other than your current carrier.
If you are on T-mobil, then use one from AT&T. If it register on the respective network then you are unlocked.
Hit my "THANKS" button! Come on, you can do it!
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I guess u didn't understand my question.. I'm in Pakistan.. using a Pakistani carrier..
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It doesn't matter where you are, you still have to use 2 Sims from 2 different carriers.
Hit my "THANKS" button! Come on, you can do it!
premiatul said:
It doesn't matter where you are, you still have to use 2 Sims from 2 different carriers.
Hit my "THANKS" button! Come on, you can do it!
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it works with all pakistani carriers,, so its directly unlocked by t-mobile i assume?
knightameer said:
it works with all pakistani carriers,, so its directly unlocked by t-mobile i assume?
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You won't be able to tell. It could have been done through t mobile or through a menu sequence.
If you got it through a Pakistani 2nd hand dealer I would suspect it was blacklisted in the USA and shipped to Asia for sale and use there. You can check your imei on Tmobile USA's website. If it is blacklisted, it is HIGHLY unlikely that tmo unlocked it. Blacklisting typically indicates that the device was either stolen or not paid for (contract not fulfilled by the original purchaser).
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Coug76 said:
You won't be able to tell. It could have been done through t mobile or through a menu sequence.
If you got it through a Pakistani 2nd hand dealer I would suspect it was blacklisted in the USA and shipped to Asia for sale and use there. You can check your imei on Tmobile USA's website. If it is blacklisted, it is HIGHLY unlikely that tmo unlocked it. Blacklisting typically indicates that the device was either stolen or not paid for (contract not fulfilled by the original purchaser).
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Just checked the imei on Tmobile USA website.. and it is NOT blacklisted.
knightameer said:
Just checked the imei on Tmobile USA website.. and it is NOT blacklisted.
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Good deal. Now it seems there is no way of telling. Maybe tmo USA can tell you if they issued an unlock code for your device.
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knightameer said:
Hello fellow members
Can someone please tell me how to check whether my phone is directly unlocked by t-mobile or via the dial menu unlock method? I got my phone 2nd hand via a reseller in Pakistan..
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I don't think there's any way to know if your phone have been unlocked by t-mobile or the dial menu method. I don't think there's any cons. to the dial menu unlock?
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I don't think there's any way to know if your phone have been unlocked by t-mobile or the dial menu method. I don't think there's any cons. to the dial menu unlock?
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thats the point im unsure about.. If I update to a newer modem.. will the Pakistani sim im using stop working or continue to work as it is..
knightameer said:
thats the point im unsure about.. If I update to a newer modem.. will the Pakistani sim im using stop working or continue to work as it is..
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Should be fine.
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knightameer said:
thats the point im unsure about.. If I update to a newer modem.. will the Pakistani sim im using stop working or continue to work as it is..
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you shouldn't have a problem. i live in the US and unlocked mines via the dial menu, and i'm always switching modems and roms. i went to italy during the summer and it worked just fine with a foreign sim i bought when i got there.
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Your post is missing something. Words would be helpful.
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Your post is missing something. Words would be helpful.
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I unlock the phone was tested with att sim but I can not get it to work with another sim that I have that is from another phone that I have that is from Metro pcs.
rubenjulieann said:
I unlock the phone was tested with att sim but I can not get it to work with another sim that I have that is from another phone that I have that is from Metro pcs.
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Was the sim from a cdma phone? That may be the problem.
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Was the sim from a cdma phone? That may be the problem.
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It is from lg-ms770
rubenjulieann said:
It is from lg-ms770
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CDMA phone. Your GSM phone is trying to be connected to a CDMA network (the sim card). You might try a GSM sim for better results.
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Unlocking unsuccessful even after downgrading to 4.1.1
hey guys i flashed my samsung galaxy note 2 SGHT889 to 4.1.1. from 4.1.2..... i still couldn unlock my phone as i still cannot see the NO 4 option in Network Lock screen... wil i ever be able to unlock my phone.... the unlock code provided by tmobile is also not working.... what do i do next? please reply me or mail me [email protected]..... any good advice and suggestion will be greatly appreciated....
What version of 4.1 did you downgrade to? What baseband ? Early builds of 4.1 work best I just unlocked my replacement yesterday
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hey guys i flashed my samsung galaxy note 2 SGHT889 to 4.1.1. from 4.1.2..... i still couldn unlock my phone as i still cannot see the NO 4 option in Network Lock screen... wil i ever be able to unlock my phone.... the unlock code provided by tmobile is also not working.... what do i do next? please reply me or mail me [email protected]..... any good advice and suggestion will be greatly appreciated....
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Make certain the modem is a 4.1.1 version.
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Hi guys, i have a s3 i747 that has been unlocked and ready to be used on other gsm networks.
I went to a metropcs store and had the phone activated and sim card inserted, my imei was connected fine and everything went great.
I instantly had EDGE(1x or 2g) and even after hours of searching and phone calls to metropcs all i can find is APN solutions that dont work.
I currently live in Dallas/Ft Worth so i know the LTE coverage for Metropcs/Tmo is amazing it just ill not connect to LTE.
How do i get LTE to work on this device ??
Phone Specs
Has root
Unlocked
S3 i747 from At&t
Worked fine on At&T for LTE
Su keeps for closing at start because it says security issues
Stock rom on 4.3 but it says custom build under about settings for some reason.
Data speed is about 0.09-0.10mbps
Any help would be great. Sorry if this is a repost of other types of threads but i never found answers and did not want to re awaken old threads.
macklin345 said:
Hi guys, i have a s3 i747 that has been unlocked and ready to be used on other gsm networks.
I went to a metropcs store and had the phone activated and sim card inserted, my imei was connected fine and everything went great.
I instantly had EDGE(1x or 2g) and even after hours of searching and phone calls to metropcs all i can find is APN solutions that dont work.
I currently live in Dallas/Ft Worth so i know the LTE coverage for Metropcs/Tmo is amazing it just ill not connect to LTE.
How do i get LTE to work on this device ??
Phone Specs
Has root
Unlocked
S3 i747 from At&t
Worked fine on At&T for LTE
Su keeps for closing at start because it says security issues
Stock rom on 4.3 but it says custom build under about settings for some reason.
Data speed is about 0.09-0.10mbps
Any help would be great. Sorry if this is a repost of other types of threads but i never found answers and did not want to re awaken old threads.
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This issue seems popular this week.
If it's like the others, it's an issue from unlocking. the nv file gets damaged. The solution so far is to use nv-reader-writer to copy another phone's nv file and replace yours with it.
have you tested *#*#4636#*#* method? just mess around with the preferred network and see
I'm on Tmobile and worked fine with LTE
Where could i find a nv file for the s3 i747?
pcshano said:
have you tested *#*#4636#*#* method? just mess around with the preferred network and see
I'm on Tmobile and worked fine with LTE
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I have a little, i am now trying it will report back thanks guys.
macklin345 said:
Where could i find a nv file for the s3 i747?
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either your own backup of imei or your friend's
pcshano said:
have you tested *#*#4636#*#* method? just mess around with the preferred network and see
I'm on Tmobile and worked fine with LTE
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pcshano said:
either your own backup of imei or your friend's
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So when i switch to wcdma it gets 4g but some reason my phone gets no signal, then gets barely any and it says emergency calls only. This is highly frustrating. Is there a guide for NV??
macklin345 said:
So when i switch to wcdma it gets 4g but some reason my phone gets no signal, then gets barely any and it says emergency calls only. This is highly frustrating. Is there a guide for NV??
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2374063
I am in dallas and have the exact same issue. Same phone. I will research this more and if you find out anything, PM me.
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brad65807 said:
I am in dallas and have the exact same issue. Same phone. I will research this more and if you find out anything, PM me.
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Look on the post above yours, the solution is there.
Will this give me LTE? I am able to get h+ but my phone does love to set on edge.
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brad65807 said:
Will this give me LTE? I am able to get h+ but my phone does love to set on edge.
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You do realize 4g and LTE are the same thing?
BWolf56 said:
You do realize 4g and LTE are the same thing?
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false. 4g is hspa+ and LTE is LTE.
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Jakeuten said:
false. 4g is hspa+ and LTE is LTE.
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he meant if you're on AOSP, then 4G = LTE.
brad65807 said:
I am in dallas and have the exact same issue. Same phone. I will research this more and if you find out anything, PM me.
hey man its very frustrating ive been trying to find every thing i can to solve this issue, i will keep in touch if i solve it brother
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BWolf56 said:
Look on the post above yours, the solution is there.
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Sir, i tried to use the nv tool but it keeps saying phone wont connect.
i have the drivers installed, it sees my ports for the phone, i go to connect and it does, but when i click read device it fails. Ive had no boxes checked, one box checked and both boxes for spc and fast read(i think it is) checked. No Go either way. Any suggestions for this? Then i can see if the NV Writer is a solution. Also i can use my own NV file right??? Or would that just be a corrupted file being reloaded ?? If thats the case how do i find a clean NV file for a Samsung Galaxy S3 i747 for AT&T??? Thanks again for the help brother
I would think you would need to load an NV of a different s3. I will try to load my NV here in a few and see what happens. PM me also
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Ok guys i tried some settings. a guy i know tried to inject the AWS for Tmobiles band freq. and it didnt work.
SOooooooooo im thinking we might have to skip AT&T phones on metro/tmo and get a tmo phone or a AT&T phone that supports AWS band freq.
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Will this give me LTE? I am able to get h+ but my phone does love to set on edge.
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Wait....How are you getting 4g ?? it might not be LTE but da*m its faster than Edge. Could you tell me your apn, and your settings if you changed anything since you first switched to metropcs.
Like dial star, hash(number sign)twice, the 4636 and star,hash star, hash and go to device info, then screen shot, then scroll down and screen shot again where i can see "set preferred network"
also man are you sure you have the S3 I747 from AT&T??
Make sure you are checking your connection in Settings > About Device > Status > Network Type
You cant always trust what's displayed in the status bar. Especially when using a custom rom or using a device on a different network than it was intended for.
Yea man I know. I've checked everything and says edge still.
I think it's based on your radio and kernel. Brad what kernel and radio you using.?
I'm on 4.3 Rooted and stock.