Need HELP Badly. Wont Recognize SIM
I ordered a zenfone 2 from Taiwan but its the ww version. My question is....I ordered it because it says that it supports 1700mhz/2100mhz and aws band 4...I am with Mobilicity in Canada...For the life of me I cannot get this stupid phone to recognize my sim card. Ive messed around with the settings, changed sim card slots...tried everything I can think of, and its still not working. Will any way u know of get it working?
As the guy wrote on reddit, your phone does not support this band...
Magister54 said:
As the guy wrote on reddit, your phone does not support this band...
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Well, I'm using a WW phone on Wind in Canada, and it uses the exact same bands as Mobilicity (AWS 1700/2100). I did have to configure my APN settings, but that was about it. I think you also have to use SIM slot 1.
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Hi there, I've been looking for this answer all over the internet but it isn't clear to me yet...
Is it possible to unlock a Spring LG Optimus G LS LS970 for use in another country GSM carrier?
I understand that this phone have a micro sim slot and support both Quad Band GSM & HSDPA, and some listings in ebay says that it can be flashed to metro pcs or crickett, also some sites on the net sells the unlock codes for this phone. Thanks in advance...
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Hi there, I've been looking for this answer all over the internet but it isn't clear to me yet...
Is it possible to unlock a Spring LG Optimus G LS LS970 for use in another country GSM carrier?
I understand that this phone have a micro sim slot and support both Quad Band GSM & HSDPA, and some listings in ebay says that it can be flashed to metro pcs or crickett, also some sites on the net sells the unlock codes for this phone. Thanks in advance...
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they figured out the hardware part but i dont think they have the software capable for it yet. here you go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2043604&highlight=sim+mod
javskies said:
they figured out the hardware part but i dont think they have the software capable for it yet. here you go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2043604&highlight=sim+mod
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You would have to have a rom, or software for the sim card to properly pass calls over a GSM network. If you don't want to use sprint, your best off unlocking the device and taking it to metro or boost.
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You would have to have a rom, or software for the sim card to properly pass calls over a GSM network. If you don't want to use sprint, your best off unlocking the device and taking it to metro or boost.
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So basically if I do the sim mod and install the correct ROM I'll be able to make calls over any GSM network worldwide?
No ROM currently supports this. Once I get the LGOG off my account I'll play with it.
I couldn't help but say that Boost is Sprint's prepaid option.
Metro isn't the move either, everyone I know who's had it was absolutely furious with their phones and service.
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I don't think...
I'm pretty sure the Sprint Optimus G does not have a Micro-SIM slot whatsoever. I have done some research and looked all over my phone and there is no spot there a SIM card would go.
I believe you may be talking about the AT&T version of the phone.
If that is so, I would recommend having a mod move it to the proper forum.
senses3 said:
I'm pretty sure the Sprint Optimus G does not have a Micro-SIM slot whatsoever. I have done some research and looked all over my phone and there is no spot there a SIM card would go.
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There's no slot for one, but if you tear the phone apart, there is a spot where a micro SIM can be soldered directly to the board so the phone detects it. Check out the link posted earlier in this thread if you're interested. Nobody's gotten it fully-working yet, but the capability is there...
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Morningstar said:
There's no slot for one, but if you tear the phone apart, there is a spot where a micro SIM can be soldered directly to the board so the phone detects it. Check out the link posted earlier in this thread if you're interested. Nobody's gotten it fully-working yet, but the capability is there...
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So what's the point? Sprint isn't GSM so the only use for a SIM card would be to save numbers, no? Correct me if I'm wrong.
Partially Wrong
senses3 said:
So what's the point? Sprint isn't GSM so the only use for a SIM card would be to save numbers, no? Correct me if I'm wrong.
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You are partially wrong, If the phone was to be unlocked to another carrier than the SIM card would not only be used for contacts storage but to allow GSM Service on that specific network. For example if I used the SIM mod and unlocked the phone to Tmobile (since they are a GSM based network) than the phone is required to have a SIM for the GSM service and contact storage or you could just use your Gmail Account for your contacts back-up. ( I think that is what it is, Don't hold me to it though)
I am going out of the country to Mexico. I have never used an international sim card with my phone. Can I use one in Mexico. My phone is Unlocked and rooted. It is Verizon CDMA.
I highly doubt it for the simple fact its cdma. Most countries use GSM. I may be mistaken but I'd check with Verizon just to be 100% sure
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That is what I thought just wanted to confirm. My phone is not international but I thought it would be with a different international sim card
susieq29 said:
That is what I thought just wanted to confirm. My phone is not international but I thought it would be with a different international sim card
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The reason you're phone is not "international" is because the radio chip only communicates via certain frequencies. It is a function of the hardware that is physically soldered to the logic board. Changing a sim doesn't make any phone international. Whether or not the phone has a chip that supports the frequencies that the SIM is trying to use is what determines if you'll get service.
Also, Verizon only uses SIM cards for LTE service, not the phone. If you ever get your hands on an iPhone 4 or 4S that is on Verizon, take the SIM card out. The phone will still work fine. It doesn't even use the SIM card (because 4s and 4S's don't have LTE).
You posted this in the wrong section dude
Went ahead and reported it, asking it to be moved.
No worries though. It happens!
Hello. I'm trying to use a Bell Canada sim card on an unlocked LG-F400S, and it's not working. I was under the impression this phone would work for at least 3G with bell, and also the 2600 and 700 LTE bands.
But it's not working at all. Is it supposed to work, or was a screwed all along?
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php/1594910-Guide-Will-It-Work-on-the-New-Network
Have you selected wcdma under Bands etc for lte
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Actually the issue was far more dumb on my behalf.
I thought I was inserting a Micro SIM card, but it was actually a Nano SIM... so it wasn't positioned right.
FligMupple said:
Actually the issue was far more dumb on my behalf.
I thought I was inserting a Micro SIM card, but it was actually a Nano SIM... so it wasn't positioned right.
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Lol
simcard not working
Can anybody help.my phone is not detecting my simcard
I'm on Virgin/Bell network in canada and I just got this international G3 from a buddy who i know had it working with LTE using an app called 4G Switch. After formatting the phone, i can't get it to work. It just refuses to connect. I've played with the APN settings and they're the same as what was in my other phone, so i'm not sure what i'm doing wrong.
I've been looking for a permanent solution to this issue as there's no LTE option in the settings. I rooted the phone using purpledrake, but i haven't found any solid solutions to this issue.
Have you tried deleting "Lteconfig.apk" and "Lteconfig.odex" from /system/app using root explorer?
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Have you tried deleting "Lteconfig.apk" and "Lteconfig.odex" from /system/app using root explorer?
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Hey, thanks for the quick response. Yes i tried that. It didn't work either. The thing that gets me is that i should at least be able to connect with the 4G switch. But i can't.
Do you have ro.telephony.default_network=12 in your build.prop?
I always solve the LTE issue by deleting those two files...
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btw, if you edit build.prop make sure to set permissions to 644 or you will get boot loop.
Stupid question, are you sure you actually have LTE coverage in your area?
ChrisM75 said:
Stupid question, are you sure you actually have LTE coverage in your area?
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He doesn't even have the option to choose LTE in settings, I think that should be there in any case.
Maybe your SIM card doesn't allow LTE, so call your provider and ask if you need a new SIM card.
ChrisM75 said:
Stupid question, are you sure you actually have LTE coverage in your area?
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Haha, of course. My previous phone and my work phone both have it.
Reli4nth said:
He doesn't even have the option to choose LTE in settings, I think that should be there in any case.
Maybe your SIM card doesn't allow LTE, so call your provider and ask if you need a new SIM card.
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This is actually a notorious issue with the international G3, the LTE doesn't show up in the settings... has nothing to do with the SIM card.
TyLord said:
This is actually a notorious issue with the international G3, the LTE doesn't show up in the settings... has nothing to do with the SIM card.
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Here in Spain it does, in certain companies at least, old SIM cards can't be used for 4G (LTE)
International version does not recognize north american sim cards having LTE option, I can confirm this on the D855.
I get it to work on Fido, and I made a guide for it.
Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-enabling-lte-d855-flashing-t2878434
O29C said:
International version does not recognize north american sim cards having LTE option, I can confirm this on the D855.
I get it to work on Fido, and I made a guide for it.
Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-enabling-lte-d855-flashing-t2878434
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Hey, I came across that thread and unfortunately it doesn't work. I'm starting to think it's a carrier thing. The guy who had the phone before me was using Rogers, I'm on Bell... With the options in your thread or the 4G switch app, i should be getting LTE.
That's the thing, Bell does in fact run on a different LTE frequency, so it is very likely that D855 does not have the frequencies required to get LTE on Bell.
Another thing is that you need to make sure you have a Bell LTE Sim card, if you are unsure, just try to recall when your sim card was obtained. If it is more than 3 years old, there's a high chance that it's not an LTE sim.
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That's the thing, Bell does in fact run on a different LTE frequency, so it is very likely that D855 does not have the frequencies required to get LTE on Bell.
Another thing is that you need to make sure you have a Bell LTE Sim card, if you are unsure, just try to recall when your sim card was obtained. If it is more than 3 years old, there's a high chance that it's not an LTE sim.
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Ya, i just verified it through a retailer... the international variant of the G3 (D855) does not have the frequencies for Bell/Telus... so lame.
HI
Why cant I use an international sim in my Note 4. I have tried 5 different sims. Its like the phone isn't even trying to search for networks when I put them in.
If I'm not in the USA I cant activate the Phone can I?? I Think this maybe the problem. Its like the phone locks out the Gsm bands until its activated on the Verizon network. Ive tried a dummy Verizon sim but no dice.
Thanks
In advance
You have to call verizon before you travel to different country to unlock the phone. They will do it. I did the same. I traveled to India and used different sim and it worked. But you need to use apn settings from that carrier to make data work on note 4.
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gersrt said:
HI
Why cant I use an international sim in my Note 4. I have tried 5 different sims. Its like the phone isn't even trying to search for networks when I put them in.
If I'm not in the USA I cant activate the Phone can I?? I Think this maybe the problem. Its like the phone locks out the Gsm bands until its activated on the Verizon network. Ive tried a dummy Verizon sim but no dice.
Thanks
In advance
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Hi even i have the same problem .Verizon should not lock as per their policy but they are doing so.Someone should put a case on them and sue them
The problem is when I was in the States I activated it on the Verizon Network, when I got home to Ireland phone worked fine with International sim.
Last week I did a Factory reset and its asking me to Activate on the Verizon network again and no sim is working, so I'm screwed I cant activate on the Verizon Network.
The thing I find funny is If you look at vn_mobiles root videos he is able to stick in his Vietnamese sim card after a Factory reset and have it work without having to Activate again on the Verizon Network. So am I missing something here?
I hope he can tell me if there is a work around for Activation because it seems to work for him.
gersrt said:
The problem is when I was in the States I activated it on the Verizon Network, when I got home to Ireland phone worked fine with International sim.
Last week I did a Factory reset and its asking me to Activate on the Verizon network again and no sim is working, so I'm screwed I cant activate on the Verizon Network.
The thing I find funny is If you look at vn_mobiles root videos he is able to stick in his Vietnamese sim card after a Factory reset and have it work without having to Activate again on the Verizon Network. So am I missing something here?
I hope he can tell me if there is a work around for Activation because it seems to work for him.
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vn_mobiles is a scammer.Any solutions? You gave verizon customer care email id? I am sure they will unlock GSM if we give our imei number since locking LTE phones is against their policy.
Unfortunatly I think the problem is it can't be unlocked unless registered on the Verizon network first with an active Verizon Sim (Which it was before factory reset). As Im not in the states any more I can't connect to the network so I can't activate, so its not really unlocked.
My phone never been activated on verizon and have formated the phone many times and gsm works fine with no issue except the lack of band 3 support....
Are good with DFS tool? If so pm me to test a few things that might get your phone working...
Got it sorted thanks guys.
Really strange one. I tried another Verizon sim. Tried activating and of course it wouldn't let me as I'm in Ireland. But as soon as I start sticking my local Sims in they just start working. Going to guard this little Verizon Sim with my life. Lol
They are unlocked but they might be needed to have vzw sim for few seconds. I was in Poland for 2 months and used my now retired note4. Was getting edge,3g,h+
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PapaDocta said:
My phone never been activated on verizon and have formated the phone many times and gsm works fine with no issue except the lack of band 3 support....
Are good with DFS tool? If so pm me to test a few things that might get your phone working...
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Hello Sir
I actually bought a Samsung Note 4 910v from eBay which was being sold for parts which was not connecting any phone networks...
When I received the phone....it was on lollipop 5.0.1 and tried inserting a Orange Sim card from Mauritius network but It didn't work.
I flashed the note 4 to lollipop 5.1.1 and rooted it but still couldn't get the phone connected to a network...
I checked the phone IMei with Verizon ...it's clean
I read your post....please see image...
Could you help me with dsf tool or run a check of my phone plz...
Awaiting a positive reply from your side.