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Hi Frineds,
Sorry for my poor English.. I have a very strange problem after updating new firmaware on my Arc. When i flash new firmaware, my phone doesn't connect to network. I get an error that "sim card preventing to connect with network". I have tried everything but always get this error with new firmaware. Therefore i am still on .145. I have unlocked bootloader, so i use FlashTool. I have tried Global Generic & Nordic versions of new firmaware.
Am i the only one having this problem? Can someone think of any possible reason for that? Any idea?
+1 I am Spanish and I have a Vodafone mobile
Does anyone know any possible reason? Any suggestion, please?
I updated my bro's Arc with FlashTool & he has not any problem with network.. I used my sim card in his Arc & it worked like a charm. What's wrong with my Arc?
Mano1982 said:
Does anyone know any possible reason? Any suggestion, please?
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Are you preserving your data on flashing? If so that might be the reason.
harfot said:
Are you preserving your data on flashing? If so that might be the reason.
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No, data wiped But Thanks Harfot you tried to help me out
I was also having trouble with flashing as follows,
After flashing (not wiping user data) generic 4.0.A.2.368 followed by DooMKernel v02 the hole lot was working - not very well but working. Problem was I was not able to install neither BusyBox nor APP2SD.
This was followed by 2 more tries flashing but it never worked but I was shure it could work.
So I flashed the original 3.0.A.2.181, used GingerBreak to root and installed BusyBox. It worked.
Then I again flashed generic 4.0.A.2.368 followed by actual DooMKernel. It worked and BusyBox was still working. Then I installed APP2SD and on reboot that part worked also. At last I restored my user apps with Titanium and the were all moved to the new ext3 partion on the SD card.
Later I have flashed the latest two DooMKernels without any problems.
It might be worth for you to try reflashing.
Reflashing the firmware should solve your problem.
Thanks Harfot & Xtacy! i have actually reflashed my phone multiple times.
1) First Global Generic with FlashTool..
2) Tried Again Global Generic with Flashtool (Without Sim Card in Mobile)
3) Tried WotanServer & flashed Nordic version..
4) Re-locked bootloader & flashed again Global Generic
5) Flashed Nordic Telia version
6) Re-locked bootloader again & changed customization number to Telia Sweden & flashed through SEUS
7) Falshed UK Generic
And result is the same: No network connection
Do you have the possibility to try with another SIM card?
I relocked bootloader today & flashed phone through SEUS first. When i started phone, i got network connection but after just 5 minutes disconnected again & nothing helped. I repaired phone with PC Companion but result is the same..
When i say network connection, i mean GSM Connection.. I can't get GSM connection & therefore can't call someone or send sms..
@Harfot: First i used my SIM in my bro's Arc which is on newest firmaware, I got GSM connection on his Arc with my Sim card.. (Nothing wrong with my sim?)
Then i used his sim card (it was from another operator) in my flashed Arc (on .368) & didn't get any problem, got GSM connection :-/ Now i am confused. My sim card & my phone don't like each other or what?
Mano1982 said:
Now i am confused. My sim card & my phone don't like each other or what?
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Well, now I am puzzled too.
Try cleaning contacts in phone and suface of sim (no liquid). Try pressing sim card firmly when booting phone.
The solution for me was to change the SIM
@Harfot: Thanks, I'll try again tonight & will follow your suggestion
@neoduende: Thanks, I have actually ordered my service provider to send a new sim card
Just wondering how this happened cos it never came up before when I used flashtool.
18/037/2012 14:37:15 - WARN - This file is ignored : simlock.ta
X-Droidinary said:
Just wondering how this happened cos it never came up before when I used flashtool.
18/037/2012 14:37:15 - WARN - This file is ignored : simlock.ta
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Really don't know exactly what it does, but generally you don't include this file when you bundle a rom with flashtool, so no harm.
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Just wondering how this happened cos it never came up before when I used flashtool.
18/037/2012 14:37:15 - WARN - This file is ignored : simlock.ta
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me also facing this problem,its make me cannot flash other kernel,can someone help pls
X-Droidinary said:
Just wondering how this happened cos it never came up before when I used flashtool.
18/037/2012 14:37:15 - WARN - This file is ignored : simlock.ta
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LoveYou4ever said:
me also facing this problem,its make me cannot flash other kernel,can someone help pls
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Have you guys got a sim locked device. .?
now.i.feel said:
Have you guys got a sim locked device. .?
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Mine isn't supposed to be simlocked but now it says it is and I don't even know how it happened.
Sent from Noah's Arc using Tapatalk 2
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Mine isn't supposed to be simlocked but now it says it is and I don't even know how it happened.
Sent from Noah's Arc using Tapatalk 2
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Lol. Get it sim unlocked then you try again. It will work surely then.
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Lol. Get it sim unlocked then you try again. It will work surely then.
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how do i unlock it? That's the whole point of me posting about this.
After i unlock my bootloader, i face this issue. but flashing finished successfully. Sometime it may be a DRM key related item.
Dont flash that file. its simlock data and if you flash it on a phone with different imei then you will kill the phone without any way other than sony service center to fix it.
Don't worry about that, i always get that warning and there was no problem.
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Dont flash that file. its simlock data and if you flash it on a phone with different imei then you will kill the phone without any way other than sony service center to fix it.
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I've read this 'simlock.ta' thread with some interest because I have a similar issue myself.. Might you have any suggestions?
In short, my Xperia (Ray) refuses to read my SIM card. In fact, it doesn't even ask me for my PIN number, it just boots as normal but I have no connection to any network. I've tried using the SIM card in another phone and it works fine, therefore the problem is with the phone itself.
I'd recently had my phone network & bootloader unlocked by wotanserver using the test point method - because of this I thought the DRM keys would be fine (e.g. TrackId & Timescape still worked). However, when I was updating from GB .42 to .62 OTA (to flash a GB ROM) my phone bricked! So, I ended up using s1tool to restore the locked bootloader. Then I used flashtool to flash a stock ICS ftf file. It seemed to work (the phone rebooted) but it was then I noticed that the SIM card wasn't being recognised. Also, in the Flashtool log I noticed that a blue line was there saying 'this file is ignored simlock.ta'.
Hard resets & updating with Sony Update Service isn't working and I'm really confused at this stage.
Is my phone screwed for good?
Same Problem with Xperia J
seamo123 said:
I've read this 'simlock.ta' thread with some interest because I have a similar issue myself.. Might you have any suggestions?
In short, my Xperia (Ray) refuses to read my SIM card. In fact, it doesn't even ask me for my PIN number, it just boots as normal but I have no connection to any network. I've tried using the SIM card in another phone and it works fine, therefore the problem is with the phone itself.
I'd recently had my phone network & bootloader unlocked by wotanserver using the test point method - because of this I thought the DRM keys would be fine (e.g. TrackId & Timescape still worked). However, when I was updating from GB .42 to .62 OTA (to flash a GB ROM) my phone bricked! So, I ended up using s1tool to restore the locked bootloader. Then I used flashtool to flash a stock ICS ftf file. It seemed to work (the phone rebooted) but it was then I noticed that the SIM card wasn't being recognised. Also, in the Flashtool log I noticed that a blue line was there saying 'this file is ignored simlock.ta'.
Hard resets & updating with Sony Update Service isn't working and I'm really confused at this stage.
Is my phone screwed for good?
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Did you find a solution for your problem?
In reality, I have the same problem with an xperia j (ST26i) , with some differences:
Initial Problem:
- The mobile belongs to my cousin, she updated it with the sony update center to the latest version (JB 4.1.2) and there: problem with the wifi when the sim.
- I got the mobile, and downgrade to the 4.0.4 version, I've tried 4 different versions:
-> ST26i_11.0.A.3.18_Global
-> ST26i_11.0.A.7.5_CE
-> ST26i_11.0.A.3.28_WE
-> St26i_4.0.4_11.0.A.3.28_CE3
I had always the problem with the wifi when the sim plugged.
Finally I've tried also the UNOFFICIAL CM 10, with no success
- I found a solution with the apk wifix manager witch worked with the 28 WE version of the firmware.
But I've continued to search an other solution, and I've remarked that when I flash the rom I always get the Warn: "This file is ignored : simlock.ta "
After some research I get an advice by a member of XDA to rename the file as "preset.ta", AND THERE, it works no warning ... BUT the sim is blocked (not locked) and I have always the message (invalid card).
I've tried to reflash the firmware many times, to relock the bootloader (with appropriate ftf proposed in this forum ), Tried to use the sony update service .. But I have always the same problem (INVALID CARD)
I've also tried to format everything with CWM (system,card,cache) and made a sdcard partition, and NO way.
So, can any body help me with that please?!
Note : I'm in the middle east zone, some suggestions in the web talk about re-installing the official O2 rom, but I've searched this ROM with no success.
X-Droidinary said:
Just wondering how this happened cos it never came up before when I used flashtool.
18/037/2012 14:37:15 - WARN - This file is ignored : simlock.ta
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I have this error on XPERIA SP C5303 trying to flash 12.0.A.1.284 on top of 12.0.A.1.257. But my phone is SIM Locked and I know it. And I thought that rewriting simlock.ta from unlocked firmware unlock the phone as well. But flashtool skipping that file. It's really annoying !!! Don't know what to do to unlock it now
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I have this error on XPERIA SP C5303 trying to flash 12.0.A.1.284 on top of 12.0.A.1.257. But my phone is SIM Locked and I know it. And I thought that rewriting simlock.ta from unlocked firmware unlock the phone as well. But flashtool skipping that file. It's really annoying !!! Don't know what to do to unlock it now
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You should be happy it isn't flashing. FLASHING SOMEONE ELSE'S TA MAY HARD-BRICK YOUR DEVICE. In this state, I've heard even sony need to replace entire motherboard.
well i have sony tipo dual st21i2 android phone and i have same problem with device my phone is dual sim phone and both sim are work well some time ago but when itry to update firmware using flash tool and than i see the 2nd sim is working stopped suddenly and sim 1 is working good and if i put only sim 2 in the phone its also working good and if sim 1 ony present in phone its good working also ,,,,,,,but problem start when i put both sim inside the phone and than i try different type of firmwares but no success bootloder unlock and relocked also but no result but my doubt is there i try a secret code and if this code is cause the problem in my phone *#*#7378423#*#* so if any one have idea to solve my problem please share here
Hi everyone,
I have a Xperia Arc (LT15i), and I have a problem. Since yesterday, my phone didn't recognize any SIMCARD. It's locked to Vodafone Spain and BL is locked too.
I saw that my Xperia Arc doesn't boot...and I've flashed FIX Fota Bricked Pack for unlocked Bootloaders...and my Bootloader is locked...since this...No SIM Card detected...and no signal...incl one SIM for Vodafone SPAIN.
Any solution????
If I downgrade from ICS to GB with Flashtool it's possible to fix this problem...or what else???? Any ROM for fix this problem??? PC Companion and SEUS said me that my software is up 2 date...and didn't repair...
Thank you in advance! PLZ Help Me! For me it's a BIG BIG problem! I don't have phone!!!....
Try flashing a stock ROM using the flashtool and report back.
Where can I download Stock Rom? What Stock ROM? ICS or GB?
Thanx...Tonight...i'll flash...then report!
NeO2K1 said:
Where can I download Stock Rom? What Stock ROM? ICS or GB?
Thanx...Tonight...i'll flash...then report!
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From the stickys in general, and I would go with ICS.
I've flashed various ICS stock ROMS...and the problem is the same...Insert SIMCard and restart the phone...
I've used Flashtool 0.9...is there any problem with this version?
Please...any solution? Is my phone dead?
Today I've used SEUS to Update from GB to ICS...and the problem is the same. Still saying...No SIMCARD detected, only emergency calls...or...insert SIM CARD and restart the phone...
What can i do?
Have you taken it out and give it a wipe?
Sent from my Phone.
What???? Sorry but I don''t understand you....
Have you taken the sim card out of the Phone?
Sent from my Phone.
Yes...
And the result is the same...SIM CARD not detected, only emergency calls.
Any solution???
Maybe try put another sim card into your phone and/or your sim card into another phone to test.
I put the SIM on another phone...and SIM seems to be functionally!!! But the same SIM in Xperia Arc nope!
I'll tried anothers SIMS in arc and the result is the same...
After reading many webs...I believe that I found the solution...
Just in this forum...there is a thread with No sim card detected and Emergency Calls...after many tries...solution is Omnius Server and Unlock by certificate replacement. I bought a Single Android License Unlock...tonight I'll try this...if it's resolves my problem, xperia arc will be my phone...if not...BRICK ARC WITH MY HANDS!!! Muahahahahahahaha...
Post results tonight!
hello!
I've got the same problem as you but with my xperia play R800i.
I unlocked it with omnius. I bought a Single Android License Unlock.
Now, it doesn't recognise the sim card.
Could you tell me if you have solved your problem.
Sorry I'm french I don't speak english very well.
All OK!!!! Successfully my Xperia Arc is fully functional...
I bought a Single Android License Unlock from a reseller of Omnius Server in Spain. Only I Need is download Omnius client, connect TestPoint (Clip to bridge 2 GND in Xperia Arc...i don't know on Xperia Play, see testpoint tutorials or Omnius Help!)...then...Network Unlock by certificate replacement...3 seconds left...Power On Xperia Arc...and...
You Hou!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
SIMLOCK removed, SIM CARD Reconigzed and the best BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED!!!!! Muahahahahaaahahahaha...
And that's all!
My best 22 € inverted!
Thanks for all 2 people, tutorials, etc... and Omnius-Server also!
See u !!!
Happy Flashing!
Hello
I'm havin a problem and i hope that some of the experts can help.
I upgrade my C6506 to 10.7.A.0.222 generic USA firm but could not make root so i downgrade to 10.1.A.350 from my carrier, obtain root access and install the dual locked recovery after that i try to install a 10.7.A.0.222 preroot but the phone stuck in a bootloop on the sony logo so I had to flash the same room via flashtool the flash was completed but since then my phone don't detect any sim and just mark the legend invalid sim , I can see my version of baseband and the IMEI of my phone besides i have tried several simcards and various roms from my original carrier but nothing works :crying:
Sorry for my bad english
Hi there,
I have a lt26w xperia - and I don't seem to be able to load any sim card. I've tried a couple network so far. It was owned by someone who tried to unlock it. I've had to unlock the network from it when I've received it, as it was locked to some asian cellphone company.
It's a stock rom, but it's rooted and the bootloader is lock. The network (wifi) is working fine. How can I check if there is some problem with the bootloader blocking the sim? I read that if you used fastboot to unlock the bootloader you can break things in the phone.
On another note, can I upgrade to lollipop with a locked bootloader?
I'm on 4.0.4
baseband version 8660-aaabqolym-314010-22
kernel 3.0.8+1.0.21100-30145-01956-g43358ca
Not sure how to troubleshoot -thanks for any help