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[Q] Phone does not work in the UK

Hi All,
I have bought an unlocked HTC about 3 years ago, and basically, this works with any SIM. I have used it all over Europe, with no problems. However I am having trouble using it here in the UK.
Any ideas as to why this is happening?

How about some more information, eg what sim, what troubles, etc.

cronus101 said:
How about some more information, eg what sim, what troubles, etc.
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The SIM is Vodafone, and I cannot connect to the network, ie no calls or sms. I tried the SIM in another phone and it works. So it is the HTC that is giving problems. And I am sure that the HTC is unlocked, since I have tried other SIM cards when in Europe and all of them worked.
I have another SIM from Vodafone from another country in Europe, and it does not work either inside the HTC.

Possible cure?
If you don't have a SIM PIN, try setting one. If you already have one, skip that step. Then, try changing your screen security, for example from Slider to a PIN and then back to Slider.
I put a known good SIM in my phone in the UK and had no wireless connectivity until I forced the phone to ask me for my SIM pin while it was running (i.e., not on boot - rebooting didn't help). For some reason, changing the screen security triggered a request to enter the SIM pin, and then suddenly wireless was back.
I can't repeat the cause of the lost connectivity, but I have repeated this cure on subesquent occasions when I've lost wireless.

Take your HTC to Vodafone. There might be some settings missing.
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk 2

PatC11 said:
If you don't have a SIM PIN, try setting one. If you already have one, skip that step. Then, try changing your screen security, for example from Slider to a PIN and then back to Slider.
I put a known good SIM in my phone in the UK and had no wireless connectivity until I forced the phone to ask me for my SIM pin while it was running (i.e., not on boot - rebooting didn't help). For some reason, changing the screen security triggered a request to enter the SIM pin, and then suddenly wireless was back.
I can't repeat the cause of the lost connectivity, but I have repeated this cure on subesquent occasions when I've lost wireless.
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I tried doing what you said but it never asked me for a SIM PIN. I tried to change the SIM PIN but there is already one and I do not remember it

jmonfu said:
I tried doing what you said but it never asked me for a SIM PIN. I tried to change the SIM PIN but there is already one and I do not remember it
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Hope you've got your PUK code handy. You're going to need it next time you have to turn your phone on!

PatC11 said:
Hope you've got your PUK code handy. You're going to need it next time you have to turn your phone on!
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Actually I did not need it!
And an update, I took the phone to the store and they fixed the problem. They guy at the counter entered something on the phone and it started working. Guess I had some missing setting.

jmonfu said:
Actually I did not need it!
And an update, I took the phone to the store and they fixed the problem. They guy at the counter entered something on the phone and it started working. Guess I had some missing setting.
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Good news. But you're still gonna need that PUK code one day if there's a SIM pin and you don't know it!

PatC11 said:
Good news. But you're still gonna need that PUK code one day if there's a SIM pin and you don't know it!
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I will only worry when that happens

getting into a locked phone

i have a sad question to ask. a friend of mine passed away last night an his sister wants access to his phone but it has a lock code. is there anyway past it that will leave the information on the phone? can she call sprint and have them do it? i dont know if the phone was rooted and dont know if usb debugging was enabled.
i know this sounds fishy and if it is out of bounds please let me know and i will delete this thread. i just told her i would try and help her.

In the event usb debugging might have been enabled, you could use adb. Otherwise, you can get back into your phone via your Gmail username/password. Enter an incorrect pin 5 times and when it says you're locked out or retry later, select the "forgot password" option. I don't condone accessing other people's information. She should wipe the phone

Mom got into the phone. It was his last four. Exactly what they tell you not to do.

[Q] SIM Unlock PIN

Hello,
I've bought an unlcoked Galaxy Nexus about 6 months ago, and everything worked perfectly.. until now.
Recently, I've had problems regarding the SIM Unlock PIN.
When I turn on my device, it requires a code.
I can choose to ignore that message and use my phone in any other way but using mobile network (can't text or call).
From what I understand, my phone has been locked to a specific network and I need to get the code to unlock it.
But I have no idea which network my phone is locked to..
Is there any way to find out?
Also, this has happend before, and I, who don't know what to do with it, took it to a guy who fixed it for me (He changed the Android version and did whatever he did.. I have no idea.)
Last night my phone ran out of battery, and today when I charged and opened it, it was locked again.
I don't know what caused it.
Is there any way to remove it permanently?
If not, can anyone help me remove it temporarily without paying too much money to websites I don't trust (Which require to know the network my phone is locked to, by the way...)?
My friend said that when the Android version changes, so does the code.
My currently Android version is 4.1.1 and I can choose to update it. Would it help?
Thank you, to whoever is willing to try and help me.

Is your phone have a GSM sim card??

Yes, I do.

Help anyone..?

[Q] Alternate method of carrier unlocking?

This is the only thing left to solve for a working phone. AT&T branded E980, but trying to use another carrier. Entering code "2945#*980#" gets me to the "SIM unlock process" 5 category unlock screen. They are all clickable, but the message "Your phone is not personalized" pops up on all of them, with the unlock code area grayed out, & then a "dismiss" message pops up. I can't enter an unlock code in a grayed out screen. With all of the software available, there must be one that allows USB unlocking. Can someone please point me in the right direction, even if I have to pay to have it done.

Ttongsul said:
This is the only thing left to solve for a working phone. AT&T branded E980, but trying to use another carrier. Entering code "2945#*980#" gets me to the "SIM unlock process" 5 category unlock screen. They are all clickable, but the message "Your phone is not personalized" pops up on all of them, with the unlock code area grayed out, & then a "dismiss" message pops up. I can't enter an unlock code in a grayed out screen. With all of the software available, there must be one that allows USB unlocking. Can someone please point me in the right direction, even if I have to pay to have it done.
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Are there not unlock sites anymore ? I bought mine unlocked and haven't unlocked a phone since my note i717
2SHAYNEZ

shayneflashindaily said:
Are there not unlock sites anymore ? I bought mine unlocked and haven't unlocked a phone since my note i717
2SHAYNEZ
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What good is a code if you can't access the unlock screen because it's grayed out? BTW, I may have not been crystal clear in other started posts, but I did buy it unlocked, even though it wasn't what we would consider unlocked, & the vendor wont admit it wasn't fully unlocked. I made the mistake of having played with it since then (my mistake), figuring it was returnable, but can't get around the grayed out code unlock screen.

Then I don't know what to tell you bud ...... Keep searching
2SHAYNEZ

Sent the phone out for warranty service. Received it back a few days ago with a voided warranty & a SOL message. Not happy. Today I looked for a local business that could help out. It was a fun day running around to different cell phone stores that listed unlocking as a service. I finally found one that knew what they were doing. They claimed the phone was already unlocked, & tried an AT&T prepaid SIM to test it. After it passed that test, all it took was a call to Metro to register the IMEI on their network, & then entering the correct APN numbers. I now have a fully functioning E980. As for the seller & the warranty center, pretty obvious they don't have a clue & need some lessons on customer service.

So you needed the APN set lol
Sent from my LG-E980 using XDA Free mobile app

shayneflashindaily said:
So you needed the APN set lol
Sent from my LG-E980 using XDA Free mobile app
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Ahhhh...... No. I figured out what the APN was from my other phone & entered it manually. It's the same one that's in there now, so it was a different problem causing the non-connection. The phone automatically found both AT&T, MPCS, & some other unidentifiable networks by searching. It wouldn't automatically connect, then it timed out. Then when the APN was manually entered it would save, but still wouldn't connect. It had to be registered manually with MPCS, through MPCS, & by MPCS. In fact, when I popped the SIM card in & started the phone, it would find MPCS, the company icon would briefly show on the screen, & then it would disconnect. After they registered the IMEI, it took a couple of minutes to find the phone over the network & connect. It's all good now.

Just so you know, if you are getting the "Your phone is not personalized" message, that means the phone is already network unlocked.

cougar214 said:
Just so you know, if you are getting the "Your phone is not personalized" message, that means the phone is already network unlocked.
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There was some confusion about that in other forum posts, because the wording wasn't exact compared known unlocked conditions. It can now be added to that group of known unlocked terms.

Unlocking an offline phone

This might have been answered, if so please direct me to the thread. I have a HTC desire from SoftBank a japanese phone provider. I stop using softbank and have not used my phone in couple years, but was wanting to root it to just use it as a media device. The issue is every thing I find about unlocking the phone tells me to go to the phones settings to set "USB debugging", but since the phone is no longer on the providers network it wont go past a black screen with "softbank" letting. When I attach it to my computer and run "adb devices" it doesn't see any device so the USB debugging is an issue (my guess). I was wondering if there is something that will get around the issue.
any help is appreciated.

salamone27 said:
This might have been answered, if so please direct me to the thread. I have a HTC desire from SoftBank a japanese phone provider. I stop using softbank and have not used my phone in couple years, but was wanting to root it to just use it as a media device. The issue is every thing I find about unlocking the phone tells me to go to the phones settings to set "USB debugging", but since the phone is no longer on the providers network it wont go past a black screen with "softbank" letting. When I attach it to my computer and run "adb devices" it doesn't see any device so the USB debugging is an issue (my guess). I was wondering if there is something that will get around the issue.
any help is appreciated.
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Have you tried flashing an 2.3.3 ruu?
Sent from my Desire S using XDA Free mobile app