Hey guys. Firstly im sorry about my poor english.
I have a T-mobile T999 s3 that has clone(fake) imei. (Its imei is copied from another old mobilephone)
It is working good with stock rom. But stock rom doesnt have turkish language in it.
I tried to install morelocale and language enabler apps from market but it didnt work.
Then i installed "CyanogenMod 10 Nightly Builds for SGH-T999" (it has turkish language) works good but i cant use 3g or hspda or hspda+ or 4g connections. (i only need 3g cus there is no 4g in turkey now) i tried to choose Only WCDMA-LTE in menu and i lost connection.
So i can only use Edge (2g) connection and its like turtle!
I read solutions of this thread but i didnt understand anything... I think my problem is different
(Note: I cant turn back to original imei because its blocked and doesnt work. so I have to use cloned imei)
(Note 2: Imei number is not 0)
(Note 3: tried another custom roms but didnt work)
What i have to do? Waiting for your helps. Thanks!
eAngin said:
Hey guys. Firstly im sorry about my poor english.
I have a T-mobile T999 s3 that has clone(fake) imei. (Its imei is copied from another old mobilephone)
It is working good with stock rom. But stock rom doesnt have turkish language in it.
I tried to install morelocale and language enabler apps from market but it didnt work.
Then i installed "CyanogenMod 10 Nightly Builds for SGH-T999" (it has turkish language) works good but i cant use 3g or hspda or hspda+ or 4g connections. (i only need 3g cus there is no 4g in turkey now) i tried to choose Only WCDMA-LTE in menu and i lost connection.
So i can only use Edge (2g) connection and its like turtle!
I read solutions of this thread but i didnt understand anything... I think my problem is different
(Note: I cant turn back to original imei because its blocked and doesnt work. so I have to use cloned imei)
(Note 2: Imei number is not 0)
(Note 3: tried another custom roms but didnt work)
What i have to do? Waiting for your helps. Thanks!
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Make sure your APN settings are correct.
scream4cheese said:
Make sure your APN settings are correct.
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Yup Check your apn settings.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
APN settings are correct (trying with another i9300 s3 and apn settings are same)
eAngin said:
APN settings are correct (trying with another i9300 s3 and apn settings are same)
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Why are you using i9300 apn settings for a t999, cause of your location? Any who think you're stuck with edge cause of the spoofed imei.
T-Mobile SGS III
mt3g said:
Why are you using i9300 apn settings for a t999, cause of your location? Any who think you're stuck with edge cause of the spoofed imei.
T-Mobile SGS III
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yes the location is same and i use same operator so i use same apn setting of my operator. am i doing wrong? what i have to do if im wrong?
it was connecting by 3g and higher speed before injecting fake imei. (with same apn settings) i think injecting imei with box causes that.
i dont know about these boxes that writes imei to mobiles. i just send my mobile to a technical service for imei.
addition: this problem looks like mine in the following link:
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f286/3g-4g-problems-t999-after-imei-repair-1646874/
No wrong by that just curious. I don't know much about imei and stuff but I'm almost sure that you're out of options.
T-Mobile SGS III
mt3g said:
No wrong by that just curious. I don't know much about imei and stuff but I'm almost sure that you're out of options.
T-Mobile SGS III
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alright. any suggestion for me? and why am i out of options? what is the options? sorry i dont understand what you mean
You're stuck with edge, you tried your options.
T-Mobile SGS III
okay thanks...
anyone know how to fix this please
Call up ur operator and find out whether they have blocked 3g.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium
Why are you not using the IMEI that was for the phone originally?
Cause what they said in the OP
-(Note: I cant turn back to original imei because its blocked and doesnt work. so I have to use cloned imei)
-I have a T-mobile T999 s3 that has clone(fake) imei. (Its imei is copied from another old mobilephone)
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This is why he is stuck with what he has. Why he has to do this, cause he didn't pay the phone off, or it was reported stolen, and some other possibilities I'm sure.
sourabh_st said:
Call up ur operator and find out whether they have blocked 3g.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium
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called up the operator before and no, they didn't block 3g.
mt3g said:
Cause what they said in the OP
This is why he is stuck with what he has. Why he has to do this, cause he didn't pay the phone off, or it was reported stolen, and some other possibilities I'm sure.
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i dont know if is it reported stolen or something. i took it from my friend and just want to fix this problem. (i'm using i9300 s3 already)
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what u guys think about boxes that writes/repairs imei to mobiles? i think the problem causes of boxes because they used box for write/repair imei.
in this link, there is something about boxes (nspro, z3x box) http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f286/3g-4g-problems-t999-after-imei-repair-1646874/
i think im going to try the way that explained in link. if there is no another better solution...
waiting for your helps. thanks again.
I'm not sure about a cloned IMEI but if youve (re)inserted a new IMEI and lost data on the network and the IMEI isnt being blocked, there is a process around that can help to clean QCN file from your NV backup (extracted with QPST) you could PM Motodefier, and he may be able to assist. He helped me out after my 4g LTE was lost when I manually reinserted my IMEI (bit not cloned) and got me back up and running and saved me a lot of hassle, he wont ask for it but make sure you drop a donation if he spends some time on fixing your issue. DEVS GOTTA EAT TOO!!
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I have a canadian based S3 I747 and its unlocked (any sim card i insert it wont ask for the unlock code). However, no matter what i do... (root, update a non carrier rom, carrier rom, reset settings, install cwm radios posted in xda) the phone will not get any signal strength.
The imei is showing... however the signal strength is 0dBm 99 asu... I cant even dial 911 it will say mobile network not available..
Any solution to this will be grately appreciated... i will gladly buy you a coffee or a ham burger...
Thanks,
How did you unlock your device?
Does this happen even with the stock ROM and whatever SIM you were using before you unlocked the device?
Do you have an appropriate network operator set in Settings -> Other -> Mobile network settings -> Network operators (automatic might work in this case), and a matching APN?
Just trying to get a sense of what might be causing this...
Maybe a hardware issue?
smelenchuk said:
How did you unlock your device?
Just trying to get a sense of what might be causing this...
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Does this happen even with the stock ROM and whatever SIM you were using before you unlocked the device?
I bought this phone from someone and stupid me didnt check at the time... i have tried every sim there is present in toronto, canada... and still no luck...
Do you have an appropriate network operator set in Settings -> Other -> Mobile network settings -> Network operators (automatic might work in this case), and a matching APN?
It shows the apns automatically once i put the sim card... like Bell or Rogers settings are shown in APN automatically....which means it reads the sim cards but doesnt register on any network... no bars... just a do not enter like symbol.....
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Maybe a hardware issue?
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How to find that out...
One thing that i have noticed is that the serial number from the phone behind the back is not the same as the serial number shown in status settings of the phone....
i really would not know it's not really my area i think smelenchuk might help better. Sorry i couldn't be more help.
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One thing that i have noticed is that the serial number from the phone behind the back is not the same as the serial number shown in status settings of the phone....
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Sorry please ingnore this as the serial number was changed when i installed cyanogenmod... when i put stock rom the serial number is back to thr same as the sticker behind the phone...
I'm not really an expert on this either, but I'm going to guess one of two things is going on:
1) The phone isn't as unlocked as advertised - perhaps something went wrong with the unlocking process and shot the modem firmware. You'd need to figure out what network the phone was originally on to figure that one out, though. (Which reminds me - what baseband is your phone running right now? You might try something else from here - and make really sure you're using a Canadian baseband!)
2) Something was wrong with the phone long before it was ever sold to you, be it bad hardware, a bad IMEI (stolen phone?), etc. - the whole description of "bought my phone from someone" just sounds suspicious to me when you put it like that.
Honestly, I hope it's a modem firmware issue (I think if it was something to do with the IMEI and the like, you wouldn't be seeing those strange signal strength numbers).
EDIT: Here's a fun fact: when I unthinkingly flashed the broken CM10.1 12/28 build this morning (broken in that it refuses to communicate with the baseband), I saw exactly the same strange signal strength numbers. This leads me to believe that you are indeed facing a trashed baseband and/or an empty IMEI number, so check those out!
ysr84 said:
I have a canadian based S3 I747 and its unlocked (any sim card i insert it wont ask for the unlock code). However, no matter what i do... (root, update a non carrier rom, carrier rom, reset settings, install cwm radios posted in xda) the phone will not get any signal strength.
The imei is showing... however the signal strength is 0dBm 99 asu... I cant even dial 911 it will say mobile network not available..
Any solution to this will be grately appreciated... i will gladly buy you a coffee or a ham burger...
Thanks,
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You could fix your s3 ?? I have the same problem
Got this phone with the problem already, I installed a custom ROM hoping that would fix it but still doesn't work.
Cannot find network, though it is showing 3 bars?
Can't make calls, can't use data.
WiFi works just fine.
EDIT: Should probablly give some more info:
T-Mobile model
ROM: CleanROM A.C.E.
SIM card works fine in my other phone.
EDIT2: Ok so after more fiddling I got it to pick up a signal from AT&T with the "Find Network" search. I'm thinking this has been locked to AT&T and I just need to flash back to a stock ROM and unlock it, thoughts?
I know I get T-Mobile signal at my house my other phone picks it up just fine and I'm using the same exact SIM in both.
epicelite said:
Got this phone with the problem already, I installed a custom ROM hoping that would fix it but still doesn't work.
Cannot find network, though it is showing 3 bars?
Can't make calls, can't use data.
WiFi works just fine.
EDIT: Should probablly give some more info:
T-Mobile model
ROM: CleanROM A.C.E.
SIM card works fine in my other phone.
EDIT2: Ok so after more fiddling I got it to pick up a signal from AT&T with the "Find Network" search. I'm thinking this has been locked to AT&T and I just need to flash back to a stock ROM and unlock it, thoughts?
I know I get T-Mobile signal at my house my other phone picks it up just fine and I'm using the same exact SIM in both.
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Maybe someone has flashed a wrong modem/rom on the phone so it ruined everything..
You said it's T-Mobile phone.. I guess it's gotta be locked to t-mobile..
I would suggest to post this on T-Mobile Note 2 forum.. They would know a way to solve your problem.. This forum is for international note 2..
Sent from my GT-N7100
epicelite said:
Got this phone with the problem already, I installed a custom ROM hoping that would fix it but still doesn't work.
Cannot find network, though it is showing 3 bars?
Can't make calls, can't use data.
WiFi works just fine.
EDIT: Should probablly give some more info:
T-Mobile model
ROM: CleanROM A.C.E.
SIM card works fine in my other phone.
EDIT2: Ok so after more fiddling I got it to pick up a signal from AT&T with the "Find Network" search. I'm thinking this has been locked to AT&T and I just need to flash back to a stock ROM and unlock it, thoughts?
I know I get T-Mobile signal at my house my other phone picks it up just fine and I'm using the same exact SIM in both.
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*#06 etc to get your imei display on the phone. Check imei matches with imei number underneath the battery. If they match and apeears to be valid you may have a locked or blacklisted phone. Blacklisted means its imei blocked nationally due to fraud such as lost stolen and insurance replacement provided etc.
Good luck
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda app-developers app
just curious. my t-mobile n900 keeps dropping my signal on tmobile and att. i just tried to flash att modem (MJ5) and it said failed. I reflashed t-mobile modem and its working again
but I lose reception all the time and all of a sudden it catches and I get like 10 texts of people asking if my phone is off... this happenned before root or any mod. got it on swappa so no warranty. can someone help?
I odin flashed back to stock and still get signal issues....
thanks in advance
Z51 said:
just curious. my t-mobile n900 keeps dropping my signal on tmobile and att. i just tried to flash att modem (MJ5) and it said failed. I reflashed t-mobile modem and its working again
but I lose reception all the time and all of a sudden it catches and I get like 10 texts of people asking if my phone is off... this happenned before root or any mod. got it on swappa so no warranty. can someone help?
I odin flashed back to stock and still get signal issues....
thanks in advance
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It sounds like you are having APN issues, what I would do is call the local
Tmobile store & ask them what APN's to use in your area.
Swappa or not, they will give you the proper APN settings for your phone.
Different areas and or regions in the U.S use different APN
settings in order to get the best signal/data reception.
APN means access point names which you can change and
edit in the phones settings under the network heading.
Good luck!
Misterjunky said:
It sounds like you are having APN issues, what I would do is call the local
Tmobile store & ask them what APN's to use in your area.
Swappa or not, they will give you the proper APN settings for your phone.
Different areas and or regions in the U.S use different APN
settings in order to get the best signal/data reception.
APN means access point names which you can change and
edit in the phones settings under the network heading.
Good luck!
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I can assure you its not the APN. I have a wireless store and this is a modem problem. to the top!
Z51 said:
I can assure you its not the APN. I have a wireless store and this is a modem problem. to the top!
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I can relate to what are saying, Im using tmobile Note 3 on att network and would like to flash the att modem on it. I tried the odin way and it failed. I have yet to try to using custom recovery way but I don't think there is any flash-able zips for modem available.
Any help from a dev is appreciated.
Have you heard this forum has search...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2522282
nijel8 said:
Have you heard this forum has search...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2522282
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Do you know how to read English or just write? Because the link that you posted- besides being pointless and waste of bandwidth-it doesn't help as the process in the thread failed and att modem wasn't installed either by mobile Odin or PC Odin which renders the thread including your rude answer , well again a waste.
If you dont have an answer to give then move on.
you got it backwards, this thread is pointless, not the other one...
ur welcome btw
Since i changed a new rom(cm11) for my unlocked i747, I could not receive any hspa+ internet(I am using h2o). at the begining, i thought it was because of the lost imei, so i fixed it, but it was not working. then i opened *#*#4636#*#*, and selected wcdma perfered, it changed to h+, but about 1 min later, it turned back to Edge. if i select wcdma only, I can use h+ 1min and then no more signal even edge. also cannot make phone call and texting. i dont know why. the APN setting is right. and anyone tells me what should I do. thanks very much!
Try flashing your stock firmware your modems might be screwed up
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crazymonkey05 said:
Try flashing your stock firmware your modems might be screwed up
Sent from my ATT Samsung Galaxy SIII using TapaTalk
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i had tried some other rom. i even regressed it to the originally official rom. it was will EDGE. I wonder the possibility is that some important files has lost. but i didnt find any solutions.
These seem like pretty routine questions but have you checked to see if another phone has the same reception problems?
Sent from my ATT Samsung Galaxy SIII using TapaTalk
BlakeGuo said:
Since i changed a new rom(cm11) for my unlocked i747, I could not receive any hspa+ internet(I am using h2o). at the begining, i thought it was because of the lost imei, so i fixed it, but it was not working. then i opened *#*#4636#*#*, and selected wcdma perfered, it changed to h+, but about 1 min later, it turned back to Edge. if i select wcdma only, I can use h+ 1min and then no more signal even edge. also cannot make phone call and texting. i dont know why. the APN setting is right. and anyone tells me what should I do. thanks very much!
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Try google ... peoplearmy LTE restore IMEI .... to get your LTE back. Let me know if you cannot find the link.
Good luck
LARMYV said:
Try google ... peoplearmy LTE restore IMEI .... to get your LTE back. Let me know if you cannot find the link.
Good luck
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I had fixed the IMEI, the number is exactly. but still not working on H+ internet.
hello every one.
My lte doesn't work. I already test with the rom paranoid and CM.
I m from morocco our 4g is new and i think is the same as the europe 4g (lte).
Do you have any idea ?
Pls help
Thank you for your time
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Help pls i need to flash modem ?
Which carrier are you using in Europe? Are you roaming from T-Mobile or have you purchased a different service/SIM card in Europe?
Also, what country are you in specifically?
There was a guide somewhere on XDA regarding Qualcomm processors and band unlocking using QXDM (LTE) and QPST (GSM/WCDMA) though I forget the exact name. I believe there was also concern that it could damage antennas. Also I have no idea if it actually works and mucking around in the NV RAM space is very risky. I would not advise it.
Is at least the GSM service working? If so, is it really that bad that you need LTE? Personally I would leave it at "oh the gsm works, I'm good". :good:
Depends on the carrier you are using, is your phone unlocked? I would assume that it is since your can receive gsm signal.... Anyways, what you would want to do is check your network's APN and check our phones APN settings and add the 4g/LTE APN settings to your phone manually... Then restart your phone and try again, make sure you select the apn after adding it so you know it's active. Try that. If that doesnt work, then go into your APN settings again and just do (reset apn setings) or something along the lines of that which resets/restores your apn settings back to normal/default.... either one could work, try the first one first ofc! G:L: