Galaxy s3 t999 wont read sim card after unlocking - T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII

I need help with my s3 from tmobile, i unlocked it using one of the guides on this forum, had to go from 4.2.1 to 4.1.1,(*#197328640#) then when i went back to 4.2.1 it would not register network(still using tmobile sim card) went to update and got the 4.3 and now it says insert sim card when i go to mobile network, I already check imei number and its the same as in the sticker on the back of the phone, the sim card works on my other phone so I would appreciate any help

Perhaps dirty Contacts. Wipe the contact with a spirit wipe. While wet, insert into the slot and eject immediately and wipe second time.

Perseus71 said:
Perhaps dirty Contacts. Wipe the contact with a spirit wipe. While wet, insert into the slot and eject immediately and wipe second time.
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If that doesn't work you might want to try a different known working SIM. be mindful of static discharges carpet for example.
good luck....

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no sim error on desire hd

hi there I have a htc desire hd witch is rooted and running Virtuous Infinity v1.33.0 Alpha3 and have been running it for a while but all of a sudden the phone doesn't recognise there is a sim card in the phone and I get an error witch tells me to reboot but it still has the error on reboot i have taken the sim out wiped it off blown in the sim port and taken the battery out of the phone and left it for ten minutes but still keep getting the error if any one can help would be very appreciated
Try placing simcard in different phone to see if sim is ok. If you cant, make a nandroid, clean wipe and reflash rom to see if it's rom related. Good luck!
donkyshot said:
Try placing simcard in different phone to see if sim is ok. If you cant, make a nandroid, clean wipe and reflash rom to see if it's rom related. Good luck!
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i have tried booting up a new rom to see if it was the rom i was using still had the issue I actually don't own another phone so cant test the sim have done a complete factory restore of the phone as well its bloody anoying
Ok, so your simcard has gone bad or your phone can't read sim :thumbdown: Did you check the connectors? Try different simcard or other phone it's the only (obvious) way.
donkyshot said:
Ok, so your simcard has gone bad or your phone can't read sim :thumbdown: Did you check the connectors? Try different simcard or other phone it's the only (obvious) way.
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Thank I found out it was the sim only had it a week aswell
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using xda app-developers app
so still haveing issues got a new sim and that hasnt work but ocasianly it will say there is a sim but it wont tell me in about phone any thing about the sim that is in there realy need help now

Flashed and now have no SIM detected

Help!
I was rooted 4.1.1 and flashed latest 4.1.2 Czech stock ROM via Mobile ODIN. Everything seemed to went fine except, wifi seems to work, but I have no SIM detected. I tried pulling the battery out but no go. What went wrong?
Any help appreciated!!!
D.
Did you try to pull SIM out? Use different SIM to test.
Sent from my GT-I9305 using xda app-developers app
I didn't since it is pretty hard to take it out being micro SIM, and I have no other micro SIM to test (only normal sized mini SIM). I didn't open the phone or done anything to the SIM so I have no reason to suspect it being moved or such. Probably something to do with EFS folder from what I read.
When I dial *#06# it says nul/nul (should display IMEI).
PLZ Help!!!!
dalanik said:
I didn't since it is pretty hard to take it out being micro SIM, and I have no other micro SIM to test (only normal sized mini SIM). I didn't open the phone or done anything to the SIM so I have no reason to suspect it being moved or such. Probably something to do with EFS folder from what I read.
When I dial *#06# it says nul/nul (should display IMEI).
PLZ Help!!!!
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Did you make a nandroid backup before flashing??
from GODFATHER GT-N7100
ARHD V12
Does your sim card come out when you pull the battery?
Nope, I don't have custom recovery because of triangle !#[email protected]!
I noticed another thing, it reports Baseband: unknown
I've had the same thing, flashed new custom recovery version and ended up with broken sim-card...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2161590
We just went to a service center of our telecom operator to change the sim-card and the new one works fine.
I tested the original if it could be broken by using another sim-card, just to be sure, but it was true what i expected
How can flashing software affect the sim-card that seems hardware to me...?
Is there any possibility that the sim-card gets wiped or something?
No, it doesn't seem to be SIM card - I can't try another card in my Note II because it is the only phone I have with MICRO card. But my card from Note II works just fine in old Sony-Ericsson....
BTW, took the SIM card out and back and still no go. It has no BASEBAND.
I wonder... when I bought the phone, it's 1st language was GERMAN. It could be german import. It wasn't CZECH. Now I've flashed Czech ROM. Could that have any impact?
Managed to "repair" it. Just flashed the SAME ROM with Odin from PC, and my IMEI reappeared.... HAPPY!!!
Thanx 4 help!
Make efs backup.
Sent from my GT-N7100
Will have to Thanx! Lost my root now, but important that it works

Sim card(1) "Sim card not detected"

hi
I have a very annoying problem whit the sim slot 1 (i currently test the slot 2)
Very often, the phone tell me "Sim card not detected", and i have to open the phone, dismount the card and put in again.. until the next time.. like i said, it's occurs very often, 10-15 a day..
Even when the phone is on the table without touching it..
I have rooting it and thats it.. 2.19.40.22
I would like to know if someone have similar problems before i try to reflash whit older stock rom??!
It happened to me briefly- After flashing my first full back -up back to the fone --then i did a factory reset and this fixed the sim slot problem
timbernot said:
It happened to me briefly- After flashing my first full back -up back to the fone --then i did a factory reset and this fixed the sim slot problem
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Hi, I think i have the same problem after testing the Cyanogen build for ZE551ML. Have you did a factory reset from recovery (wipe data, cache and dalvik) or a full stock rom flash ?
Thanks
Above, I was referring to the full 5gb asus ROM back up I made immediately after unlocking bootloader installing twrp and rooting, I installed svn ROM and backed that up too..stripped svn ROM further..backed that up too. Then went about trying my Asus full original...sim 2 was only detected..so did a factory reset and sim came back.
To get sim recognised in CM,I had to wipe usual..install..set up...and factory reset it...hope that clears it up a bit lol
timbernot said:
Above, I was referring to the full 5gb asus ROM back up I made immediately after unlocking bootloader installing twrp and rooting, I installed svn ROM and backed that up too..stripped svn ROM further..backed that up too. Then went about trying my Asus full original...sim 2 was only detected..so did a factory reset and sim came back.
To get sim recognised in CM,I had to wipe usual..install..set up...and factory reset it...hope that clears it up a bit lol
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Thanks, I'll try !
DmA81 said:
Thanks, I'll try !
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Oh,try a reboot after factory reset..I forgot to put in description above
Guys can you check your sim holder lock . I mean when you put the sim in holder check if it is properly fitted. Issue is some SIM cards are thinner than normal and sim holder unable to grip it. I faced same issue.
Also recommend using ASUS ZenUI app called ASUS Support. There are several helpful tips with basic troubleshooting techniques for your device including including SIM card troubleshooting. Please go to Apps/ASUS Support/Assistance/SIM Card/Sim card not detected
Sincerely
ASUS_USA
Sim Card not detected
Hey guys,
I am having a similar issue. I have 2 Sims, AT&T and GCI (local carrier). AT&T Sim works in both Slot 1 & 2, and GCI Sim works in slot 2 only. The AT&T sim is a standard MicroSim and the GCI sim is a Tri-Cut sim, so basically a NanoSim in a Micro Adapter.
Sometimes when the GCI Sim is in slot 1, it will recognize for a couple seconds then go gray..
timbernot said:
Above, I was referring to the full 5gb asus ROM back up I made immediately after unlocking bootloader installing twrp and rooting, I installed svn ROM and backed that up too..stripped svn ROM further..backed that up too. Then went about trying my Asus full original...sim 2 was only detected..so did a factory reset and sim came back.
To get sim recognised in CM,I had to wipe usual..install..set up...and factory reset it...hope that clears it up a bit lol
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timbernot said:
It happened to me briefly- After flashing my first full back -up back to the fone --then i did a factory reset and this fixed the sim slot problem
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This **** happened to me too
I wonder whats wrong with our backup and twrp
GCI (Dillingham, Alaska)
I to am having the same issue. By chance did you solve the issue? I love my Zenfone 2, but am frustrated by not being able to use 3G. I've tried a few differant methods to fix it. No luck yet.
Please if you have a fix let me know. reply here, or email me at bupbup777 at gmail.
I really hope someone knows a fix.
jmillsak said:
Hey guys,
I am having a similar issue. I have 2 Sims, AT&T and GCI (local carrier). AT&T Sim works in both Slot 1 & 2, and GCI Sim works in slot 2 only. The AT&T sim is a standard MicroSim and the GCI sim is a Tri-Cut sim, so basically a NanoSim in a Micro Adapter.
Sometimes when the GCI Sim is in slot 1, it will recognize for a couple seconds then go gray..
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I subscribe to the "theory" that some SIM cards are thinner than others and they drop out of slot 1.
In fact, I have 3 SIM cards and they range in thickness by around 0.5mm according to my cheap chinese mircometer. I don't believe that it is coincidence that the thinner ones lose SIM detection more than the thicker ones.
Also it is no coincidence that slot 2 doesn't lose detection becuase the SIMs don't slide upwards out of slot 2, but they do slide downwards out of slot 1.
Do this experiment: Put a SIM in each slot, now place a 3rd SIM in the space between the two. You will notice that it sits easily in the gap between the two installed SIMs with a bit of free play. Put the back cover back on and use the phone normally for a while (a day or two). Now take off the phone back and tip the phone over, does the "third" SIM fall on the floor, or has it been gripped by the SIM in slot 1 as it has gradually slid out of its slot?
Since I put one layer of sellotape on the back of all my SIMs, I have not had one single "SIM not installed" message. I used to get them all the time, especially with one of the thinner SIMs in slot 1 and above all when using the phone in the car (the fully vertical position and the vibrations seemed to have accelerated the SIM slipping out of its slot).
By the way, I never had the SIM slide completely out, but they certainly are not gripped sufficiently in place and slip enough to disconnect.
I had same "sim card 1 not detected" issue.
It worked back when i did soft reboot,.
And no more issue after factory reset
Re @ leftrand earlier on page 1.....
Sorry not been here in a while , but I think this was related to an earlier twrp we used , fixed with the later one I think. So it was a matter of restoring full original bk up,then factory reset then set up again and do another bk up. Keeping original bk up just in case . That was a while back now and should be fixed
facing same problem... only after updating ota. always.. sim 1 is not detected...
Leftrand said:
This **** happened to me too
I wonder whats wrong with our backup and twrp
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That no way to have a sim 1 working thru TWRP back up after flashing the CM13. What I did was doing a clean flash with SuperZen - 2.20.40.156 Full.
The problem was solve. then I flash back my back up TWRP. The phone now work like a charm.
dominicong123 said:
That no way to have a sim 1 working thru TWRP back up after flashing the CM13. What I did was doing a clean flash with SuperZen - 2.20.40.156 Full.
The problem was solve. then I flash back my back up TWRP. The phone now work like a charm.
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Yes clean flash solve proublem but dont you tired installing app and losing data ?
I know we have TB.
But recently i use unthetered twrp by TheSSJ and everything goes fine backup and restore no issue with simcard
bupbup777 said:
I to am having the same issue. By chance did you solve the issue? I love my Zenfone 2, but am frustrated by not being able to use 3G. I've tried a few differant methods to fix it. No luck yet.
Please if you have a fix let me know. reply here, or email me at bupbup777 at gmail.
I really hope someone knows a fix.
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I got it fixed bro! the phone does not like the Nano sim cards in the adapter. I happend to find an old GCI micro sim and had them activate it. works great now.
ok i found a solution. i read a earlier reply saying you cannot assess sim 1 whilst using a recovery back up flashed. i was currently using cm13 nightlys and this morning i flashed paranoid 5.1 or so.... i wanted to go back and compare the two but what i did was restore it from a backup.... so what you should do is when wanting to change roms, KEEP THE ZIP FILES THAT YOU USE TO FLASH THE ROMS WITH!!!!!!!!!!!! im still asking you to back up roms (preferably system before you flash) just so you dont hard brick it.
bottom line is back up rom, but keep zip files for when you want to change between roms. hope i can help
I have this problem, compounded by the fact that it seems all Android 6.0 (or possibly all CM based ROMs for the ZenFone?) have an issue where losing cell signal in a dead zone permanently breaks the radio until the device is rebooted. Even if the SIM is recognized, after going through a no signal area, the signal never gets acquired again and the SIM information lines remain blank or unknown. Trying to refresh the networks or providers list throws an error toast.

No Network Sim card

Hi, I buyed the One Plus 3, but when it arrived i see that it need an nano Sim card, proceed to cut my old card and insert on OP3, the card don't show network signal, i thinked it was from being cut, so i proceed to buy a new card, i inserted the new card and nothing no signal, it detects the carrier ID but never get's network signal, if i manualy search networks it don't any carrier, I Tried with anothers Sim cards and no one can't get signal on OP3.
All the cards are working on my before One Plus One, i tried factory reset, i contacted the provider and the problem is not with the sim card.
Is there anyway to share the modem or something like that so i can fix this?, i even try twrp recovery, and flash the original Oxygen Signed zip.
Thats really strange ! Did you try putting the SIM in Slot-2 as well ?
shrijith1 said:
Thats really strange ! Did you try putting the SIM in Slot-2 as well ?
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Yes i did, i did even tried and custom rom and nothing , tomorrow it gonna get shipped for RMA.

Verizon sim detected but Mobile Data says No SIM card

Hello. I used to be on OOS11 beta 2. Then I wiped everything and now I am on DerpFest 11.
It says Verizon in the corner of the pull down icons. And it disappears when I pull the sim. I re insert the sim and it comes back saying Verizon. But the button to select Mobile Data is grayed out. It says No SIM card.
1. Is something dirty left over that didnt get wiped causing this? I have wiped many times and would not know what else to do regarding that.
I rooted just in case there is a fix for this. The DerpFest is the coolest rom and I would like to stay on it. Everything else is working and looks really good.
2. Which fastboot ***.img deals with verizon and mobile data? Vendor.img?
UPDATE.
I flashed a vendor.img from Stratixos 11 and the mobile data worked. The fingerprint didnt work so I tried flashing back the original vendor.img and the sim card was gone again.
Can you make calls? You might also want to try plugging in someone else's card for testing or try moving your card to the other tray

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