Samsung Note 3 doesn't want to recognize/register my SIM - Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I'm not a 100% sure how this problem occurred, I believe it was after flashing an S5 custom rom called: "RC Elite S5 Port V16" To my Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (N900W8). From what I was reading it was a ROM that "converts" your note 3 to a note 4 or s5, while still having all the Note 3 features. Another possible cause is trying to use RegionLock Away.apk by Chainfire to essentially(unlock) the phone. I feel like this is the main cause though as this affects the modem on the phone. This isn't the SIM as I tried it in another phone and works fine with calls and texts.
My phone doesn't want to register its mobile network anymore. When I try to make a call or text it says:
"Not Registered on network"
I was reading online for about 2-3days now for possible solutions that can cure this. Such as:
1. Going into Mobile Networks settings and manually register [failed, details below]
2. Going into Mobile Networks settings, hold home button for 2seconds and then hold power button + home button for 15seconds [failed, details below]
3. Taking out battery while the phone is on and remove the SIM card, clean it and re-insert [failed]
4. Factory Reset [Failed]
5. Wipe Storage and re-flash stock ROM [Failed]
Options 1 & 2 do not work because when I try to access Mobile Network Settings I get this:
"Insert SIM card to access network services"
The SIM card is inside the phone though...
So what I did is found a mobile network options shortcut "program" from GooglePlay Store and installed it. It allows me to access the menu, which is great! Now, when I try to register the SIM card to my correct service provider (BELL CANADA)...it will make me wait for about 1-2minutes before I get "Unable to register, try later" error.
I tried the factory restore with a stock 4.4.2 ROM from Sammobile and the issue is still there.
Is there anything that anyone knows that can help me resolve this problem? I tried EVERYTHING i can possibly find on Google. I've seen posts of people suggesting to flash a modem.bin file with Odin but I don't know where to get those files, nor what to look for in terms of modem file "types".

Dial *#1234# in stock rom and tell me what appears.

Joku1981 said:
Dial *#1234# in stock rom and tell me what appears.
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Hey there thanks for your swift reply and apologies for my late reply!
I'm on my way home from work now so i'll let you know when I get to what you told me to do. I'll edit/reply when I have the info.
Warm Regards,
MmoFanatic

Joku1981 said:
Dial *#1234# in stock rom and tell me what appears.
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Version:
AP: N900W8VLUCNB7
CP: N900W8VLUCNB7
CSC: N900W8OYACNB7
I hope this means something. Let me know, thanks!

MmoFanatic said:
Version:
AP: N900W8VLUCNB7
CP: N900W8VLUCNB7
CSC: N900W8OYACNB7
I hope this means something. Let me know, thanks!
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Install this APP and add me some screenshots pls (cover IMEI and serial number if they are real).

Joku1981 said:
Install this APP and add me some screenshots pls (cover IMEI and serial number if they are real).
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Many thanks for your swift replies. I have it layed out in an album with thumbnails at the top. Hopefully it made it easier for you to look. I skipped past DEVICE ID as a whole as both IMEI and SERIAL #'s are 100% original and legitimate.
imgur.com/a/grUQt#0

MmoFanatic said:
Many thanks for your swift replies. I have it layed out in an album with thumbnails at the top. Hopefully it made it easier for you to look. I skipped past DEVICE ID as a whole as both IMEI and SERIAL #'s are 100% original and legitimate.
imgur.com/a/grUQt#0
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Backup your internal data and factory reset your device (Settings > Accounts > Back Up and Reset > Factory Data Reset > Reset Device > Delete All/Erase Everything.)

Joku1981 said:
Is you device unlocked? Are u using Bell Mobile Company?
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I tried region unlocking it with RegionLock Away by Chainfire. I would like to say afterwards this issue occurred but as far as im concerned, using a TELUS Mobility sim card activates the network pin unlock. So i'll be going with no, it's not unlocked.
I currently have a Bell LTE 4G SIM card installed on the phone. If you check the photos there it shows I have a full connection but unable to make calls nor access the mobile networks menu.... =/
I can provide pictures on the error messages if you'd like.
Warm Regards,
MmoFanatic.
Edit: I'm performing a factory reset right now. I'll let you know if this fixes it. Thanks.

MmoFanatic said:
I tried region unlocking it with RegionLock Away by Chainfire. I would like to say afterwards this issue occurred but as far as im concerned, using a TELUS Mobility sim card activates the network pin unlock. So i'll be going with no, it's not unlocked.
I currently have a Bell LTE 4G SIM card installed on the phone. If you check the photos there it shows I have a full connection but unable to make calls nor access the mobile networks menu.... =/
I can provide pictures on the error messages if you'd like.
Warm Regards,
MmoFanatic.
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Yes, pls add more screenshots.

Joku1981 said:
Yes, pls add more screenshots.
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Okay. Here are some more screenshots.
imgur.com/a/2HPR6 (can't insert links till 10posts+)
These errors are really getting the best of me. I can't use my phone anymore D:
And as mentioned in OP, I downloaded a shortcut from the GooglePlay store that allowed me to access the Mobile Networks options. When I try to register to bell i keep getting "Unable to connect, try later"
Thanks for your help.

MmoFanatic said:
Okay. Here are some more screenshots.
imgur.com/a/2HPR6 (can't insert links till 10posts+)
These errors are really getting the best of me. I can't use my phone anymore D:
And as mentioned in OP, I downloaded a shortcut from the GooglePlay store that allowed me to access the Mobile Networks options. When I try to register to bell i keep getting "Unable to connect, try later"
Thanks for your help.
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Do one thing.
1. Turn off the phone. Take a out the simcard and battery for some min.
2. Add the battery only. Turn on the phone and factory reset your device (Settings > Accounts > Back Up and Reset > Factory Data Reset > Reset Device > Delete All/Erase Everything.)
3. Insert SIMCARD without turn off the phone.

Joku1981 said:
Do one thing.
1. Turn off the phone. Take a out the simcard and battery for some min.
2. Add the battery only. Turn on the phone and factory reset your device (Settings > Accounts > Back Up and Reset > Factory Data Reset > Reset Device > Delete All/Erase Everything.)
3. Insert SIMCARD without turn off the phone.
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They there! I tried to follow all the steps to the best of my ability but it seemed that didn't work. For 1, the note 3's sim card slot is blocked by the battery so i can't take it out without turning it off. In addition, after only inserting the battery and performing the factory reset, I decided to test it and the issue is STILL there even though a sim card isn't even inserted AFTER the factory reset. Same error messages as if nothing ever happened, even shows full bar reception even though nothing is in there. =/
This is the most unique problem I have ever encountered myself. I really don't know what to say...

bump issue still here

MmoFanatic said:
bump issue still here
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Bumping.
After some more research I was wondering if you reflash the stock firmware back, does it effect the EFS partition at all? Cause if it doesn't I believe I installed a faulty EFS partition accidentally which results in the broken connection.
Any way I can get a backup of an EFS file that I can flash?
Thanks.

Bump. This issue is driving me nuts.
Thank you in advance.

try to put ur sim in another phone or change the sim with a new one

dancapitan said:
try to put ur sim in another phone or change the sim with a new one
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Thanks for the reply!
Sim works in other phones, new sim doesnt work.

Bump
Issue still there.
Thanks in advance for the replies.

I had this same problem earlier (for a note 2) in the week where it just wont register any sim card.
In my case i think the problem was that i did a full format before flashing which probably deleted the EFS folder.
I tried so many options and eventually managed to resolve it by following the following instructions to restore the stock firmware.
Edit: Unfortunately i cant post URLs as i dont have enough posts
You can get to the page if you search for the following text in Google (The first entry in the results page)
"EFS folder or IMEI on Android is corrupted site:alfredivy.per.sg"

2iggy said:
I had this same problem earlier (for a note 2) in the week where it just wont register any sim card.
In my case i think the problem was that i did a full format before flashing which probably deleted the EFS folder.
I tried so many options and eventually managed to resolve it by following the following instructions to restore the stock firmware.
Edit: Unfortunately i cant post URLs as i dont have enough posts
You can get to the page if you search for the following text in Google (The first entry in the results page)
"EFS folder or IMEI on Android is corrupted site:alfredivy.per.sg"
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Hey there!
Thanks for your swift reply! I had already did the Samsung Recovery via Kies 3. Do you know if I reflash it that way that the EFS folder would get flashed as well? Because after doing those steps the issue is still there, after about 3 firmware recovery flashes. xD
I didn't even think about backing up the stupid EFS folder otherwise I would have. I was looking at this
http://www.alfredivy.per.sg/blogger/2014/03/efs-folder-imei-corrupted/
Is this the same one? xD
Thanks again.

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[GT I9505] Can't Emit/Receive Call

Hi everyone,
first, sorry for my bad english, I live in France.
So, I have some problems with my GT I9505 because I can't emit or receive call since one week maybe more.
I was with the ROM Custom by Jamal (Google Edition 4.4.2) since one month and everything was ok.
But there is one week ago, I couldn't call or receive call !
I try some tips like :
- Format Dalvik Cache
- Format Data/Factory Reset
- Format Cache
Nothing worked. So, I decided to flash the ROM again, nothing working too.
I decided to go with a Stock Rom without root.
I went to : I9505XXUFNB9
I launch the phone and sames problems !! Impossible to call !!
I tried too the sames tips :
- Format Dalvik Cache
- Format Data/Factory Reset
- Format Cache
My MICRO SIM is OK because I tested her in phone's friend (Apple Iphone 4S).
So, I think there is one problem with my phone... I don't know what kind of problem...
But, I can emit and receive SMS and use LTE network.
Thanks you for helping.
Dial *#1234# and paste the screenshot pls
Joku1981 said:
Dial *#1234# and paste the screenshot pls
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Here the screenshots.
Now, I can't emit/receive SMS, don't know why...
Lethien said:
Here the screenshots.
Now, I can't emit/receive SMS, don't know why...
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Do u have branded phone? If yes, what phone company?
Do you able to see the IMEI of the phone under status?
devilsdouble said:
Do you able to see the IMEI of the phone under status?
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Yes, do you wanna my IMEI ?
Joku1981 said:
Do u have branded phone? If yes, what phone company?
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Yes, it's a Samsung Galaxy S4 GT i9505
Lethien said:
Yes, do you wanna my IMEI ? It's ???????????????????
Yes, it's a Samsung Galaxy S4 GT i9505
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Edit your post & delete IMEI no as you don't want that to get published
11calcal said:
Edit your post & delete IMEI no as you don't want that to get published
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I have delete my Imei now, but how can I please verify my phone ?
Someone can help me ?
Lethien said:
Someone can help me ?
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If you have branded phone, tell me the telephone company how I was asking u before :highfive:
[QUOTE Joku1981;51319776]If you have branded phone, tell me the telephone company how I was asking u before :highfive:[/QUOTE]
Hi Joku1981, it's a Samsung Galaxy s4 gt i9505.
My operator is Bouygues Telecom. I have bought my phone in their store so it is blocked tu thé network Bouygues Télécom.
Lethien said:
If you have branded phone, tell me the telephone company how I was asking u before :highfive:
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The problem is that ur phone is blocked to that company and the latest firmware for it is: I9505XXUEMKF android 4.3. You are having problems coz u flashed a unbranded firmware. We gona try a thing:
1. Go to Settings - Connections - More networks - Mobile network - Network operators.
2. Click and wait till it find Bouygues Telecom. If no, search it automatically or manually
3. I hope this will work for ya. Good luck :highfive:
Joku1981 said:
The problem is that ur phone is blocked to that company and the latest firmware for it is: I9505XXUEMKF android 4.3. You are having problems coz u flashed a unbranded firmware. We gona try a thing:
1. Go to Settings - Connections - More networks - Mobile network - Network operators.
2. Click and wait till it find Bouygues Telecom. If no, search it automatically or manually
3. I hope this will work for ya. Good luck :highfive:
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Joku, when I was under the CUSTOM ROM Google Edition 4.4.2, all worked well. But one day, I don't know why, I couldn't emit or receive call.
I try your solution but it doesn't work. I am already under the Network Operator Bougyes Telecom !!
This Week End, I have receive a new Micro Sim, then I can emit or receive SMS but not even emit or receive call !
Do you have any solution for me ?
Lethien said:
Joku, when I was under the CUSTOM ROM Google Edition 4.4.2, all worked well. But one day, I don't know why, I couldn't emit or receive call.
I try your solution but it doesn't work. I am already under the Network Operator Bougyes Telecom !!
This Week End, I have receive a new Micro Sim, then I can emit or receive SMS but not even emit or receive call !
Do you have any solution for me ?
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Try to flash this MODEM through ODIN.
Little guide:
Use Odin
Untick Autoreboot
Flash modem (the file u downloaded)
Put off ur battery and put in again
Reboot into Download Mode (Vol Down + Home button combi)
Flash Modem once more
Put off ur battery and put in again
Once done, unplug then reboot device manually.
Joku1981 said:
Try to flash this MODEM through ODIN.
Little guide:
Use Odin
Untick Autoreboot
Flash modem (the file u downloaded)
Put off ur battery and put in again
Reboot into Download Mode (Vol Down + Home button combi)
Flash Modem once more
Put off ur battery and put in again
Once done, unplug then reboot device manually.
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The battery pulling part can also be replaced by simply pressing Power for 10 seconds. No idea why removing the battery would be necessary.
Joku1981 said:
Try to flash this MODEM through ODIN.
Little guide:
Use Odin
Untick Autoreboot
Flash modem (the file u downloaded)
Put off ur battery and put in again
Reboot into Download Mode (Vol Down + Home button combi)
Flash Modem once more
Put off ur battery and put in again
Once done, unplug then reboot device manually.
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I do everything well but It doesn't work... I can't emit or receive call but I can send or receive SMS...
Please, do you have an other solution ?
Thanks you
Lethien said:
I do everything well but It doesn't work... I can't emit or receive call but I can send or receive SMS...
Please, do you have an other solution ?
Thanks you
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What error appears?
*EDIT: My last idea is make FACTORY RESET:
From any Home screen, tap the Menu key.
Tap Settings.
Tap the Accounts tab.
Tap Backup and reset.
If desired, tap Automatic restore to clear the check box.
If desired, tap Back up my data to clear the check box.
Tap Factory data reset.
Tap Reset device.
If you have screen lock turned on, enter your PIN or password. Tap Continue.
Tap Delete all.
Joku1981 said:
What error appears?
*EDIT: My last idea is make FACTORY RESET:
From any Home screen, tap the Menu key.
Tap Settings.
Tap the Accounts tab.
Tap Backup and reset.
If desired, tap Automatic restore to clear the check box.
If desired, tap Back up my data to clear the check box.
Tap Factory data reset.
Tap Reset device.
If you have screen lock turned on, enter your PIN or password. Tap Continue.
Tap Delete all.
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There is no error who appear, look at those screens.
When I try to call someone, I wait just one second and the call cut off alone. After one seconde, I have the second screen. (Fin de l'appel = End Of Call)
I tried too a wipe data but nothing work...
Please, anyone have got a solution ?
EDIT : I can call the 112 only...

i9505 can't connect to 3g - mobile data issue

Hi,
I've read dozen of similar threads but no solution so far.
My phone can't connect to 3G at all. The moment I switch to only WCDMA phone drops network completely.
Everything else works without a problem. I've tried other sim cards (same and other network) no difference.
Baseband and IMEI are OK.
I've tried flashing modems, stock firmwares and it's always the same.
Current state:
AP: I9505XXUFNB9
CP: I9505XXUFNB9
CSC: I9505OXXUFNB2
Please help, I'm running out of ideas.
1. Make a backup of ur Internal Memory
2. Make a factory reset (Settings > Accounts > Back Up and Reset > Factory Data Reset > Reset Device > Delete All/Erase Everything.)
3. Conect it to Kies 3
4. Kies 3 will give u the info you need for know ur correct CSC. This will be btw parenthesis close CSC.
5. Knowing ur CSC, take a look for this firmware in Sammobile.com
6. Download and flash it with ODIN (Dont flash a "Black EDITION" if ur phone isnt it)
7. If this not work, you can get it to repair :highfive:
Joku1981 said:
1. Make a backup of ur Internal Memory
2. Make a factory reset (Settings > Accounts > Back Up and Reset > Factory Data Reset > Reset Device > Delete All/Erase Everything.)
3. Conect it to Kies 3
4. Kies 3 will give u the info you need for know ur correct CSC. This will be btw parenthesis close CSC.
5. Knowing ur CSC, take a look for this firmware in Sammobile.com
6. Download and flash it with ODIN (Dont flash a "Black EDITION" if ur phone isnt it)
7. If this not work, you can get it to repair :highfive:
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Did already this before posting. I've read pretty much all threads with similar problems. Thanks anyway.
Any more ideas?
Maybe flash box can help it? At this point I'm really frustrated for not being able to fix this. Had several androids before (s and s2 also) and always managed to repair them. First time for everything For sure I'll take it to repair shop on Monday.
pseudobluz said:
Did already this before posting. I've read pretty much all threads with similar problems. Thanks anyway.
Any more ideas?
Maybe flash box can help it? At this point I'm really frustrated for not being able to fix this. Had several androids before (s and s2 also) and always managed to repair them. First time for everything For sure I'll take it to repair shop on Monday.
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Same problem here. I have a S4 i9505 free of carriers. No 3G signal, only EDGE (2G).
I updated modem, nothing happened, Then updated firmware to the last one, and nothing. The problem is still there.
What can I do?
Last firmware installed: I9505XXUGNI2
When did you start experiencing this? Did you update your firmware and suddenly this happened? I too have the same problem. It started when I did sim unlock. I'm not able to fix it up to now.
sergiomc22 said:
Same problem here. I have a S4 i9505 free of carriers. No 3G signal, only EDGE (2G).
I updated modem, nothing happened, Then updated firmware to the last one, and nothing. The problem is still there.
What can I do?
Last firmware installed: I9505XXUGNI2
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In my case it was damaged EFS partition. The only way to repair it was using Box. So I would suggest the same to you. At least you'll save a lot of nerves
pseudobluz said:
In my case it was damaged EFS partition. The only way to repair it was using Box. So I would suggest the same to you. At least you'll save a lot of nerves
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HI, thanks for your answer.
What is Box? How do I repair EFS partition?
In my case (actually, my friend's phone), it connects to EDGE and it can call to any destiny. Sometimes, loses signal, but with the new firmware, it appears that works better. But no 3G/H+ signal.
Maybe she can go to the service (SAT) ... and they would repair the EFS??
Thanks for your help.
PS: Sorry for my english. I speak Spanish.
We have the same problem. I already brought my S4 to the official samsung service center. Only thing they did was flash an updated ROM from my carrier. It didn't solve the problem as expected because I've done the same already before taking the phone to them. I also already flashed different modems with no luck. This is getting really frustrating. I wish you luck in your search for a solution. Subscribing to this thread.
sergiomc22 said:
HI, thanks for your answer.
What is Box? How do I repair EFS partition?
In my case (actually, my friend's phone), it connects to EDGE and it can call to any destiny. Sometimes, loses signal, but with the new firmware, it appears that works better. But no 3G/H+ signal.
Maybe she can go to the service (SAT) ... and they would repair the EFS??
Thanks for your help.
PS: Sorry for my english. I speak Spanish.
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Box is device built based on reverse engineering of mobile phones allowing user to perform more advanced service operation (for example EFS repair) on handhelds/cells. It usually comes with special set of cables for specified vendor. Google for example 'z3x box' for an idea. It's cheaper for you to bring the phone to some service shop which has box for Samsung phones. They can settle this in a matter of minutes.
Sorry for the late answer, been very busy lately.
I was digging for like a week or so, because i have the same problem. ( i have 2g / gsm signal, but when i switch to wcdma (or 3g) only, i was getting no signal at all. (the circle with the line in it). My imei is not broken/missing, and from all the forums i've been digging i came to conclussion that there are several possible solutions as i think, but im not too deep into that matter, so im just sharing my thoughts, dont try these if you dont know what are you doing, i say again, im not completely sure if any of those gonna actually work.
1st - EFS Proffesional (along with Qualcomm NV Tools) - which can be found here, in xda. (The program itself has a ****load of options, and i dont have the knowledge to operate with it). Qualcomm NV Tools is a part of EFS Pro.
2nd - the secret code menu - Service Mode ( *#197328640# ) - I wasnt able to enter it at first, so downloaded the Shortcut Master (lite) (free in Play Store) and found it there, launched it with option 0 (launches a code with root priv) and i entered the service mode.) i've explored it, there are a lot of settings there, like backup, restore, rebuild, changing bands and so on and on and on, and somewhere inside it, there MIGHT be a solution inside those. I'd like to hear something more about those options from someone who actually understands them.
Other option is JIFF BOX, which i dont know how actually found, it seems that program requires qualcomm usb drivers for PC, and i think this is something like virtual box or w/e it is, i couldnt run it, didnt have time atm, but this program is given to wake up even completely dead sgs4 somehow, so why not bringing back the 3g?
And the last thing ive found - SRS - (found it in sammobile's forums. Some kind of imei/efs/baseband/etc restorer, reflasher or w/e it is. But this is paid program with free trial for unlocking the screen pattern. )
At last, you/me, can always go for a service with box for samsung phones and pay for reflash/repair. Is this the only solution?
Forgot to tell - im using i9505. simfree, no brands etc....
Can't edit previous post. This is the actual service mode code, don't know what are the prefixes and suffixes, I'm running it with root and shortcut master lite. It seems playing with the settings can help, but we need ppl who can really understand these settings. If you need / want, ill make more screenshots.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Free mobile app
I was also able to read IMEI and have used EFS Professional and NV Qualcomm tools but without success. EFS partition was damaged anyway. So yes box is the only solution in a majority of cases.
pseudobluz said:
I was also able to read IMEI and have used EFS Professional and NV Qualcomm tools but without success. EFS partition was damaged anyway. So yes box is the only solution in a majority of cases.
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Can you explain a bit more what have you tryed with EFS Pro and NV Qualcomm tools?
To others: What about that secret menu? Can something be done by the options inside?
deffecto said:
Can you explain a bit more what have you tryed with EFS Pro and NV Qualcomm tools?
To others: What about that secret menu? Can something be done by the options inside?
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Actually another member helped me with this. Look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2739679

desperately in need of help s4 i337m no sound can't call etc

Hi everyone I've been lurking around the forums the past week trying to find a fix to my problem and I just find anything that will fix it. I'm hoping one of you that has a bit more experience with this can help me.
OK so here's my problem
My Samsung galaxy s4 i337m was rooted but I wanted to unroot to update cause I'm new to it and never used my root for anything
I looked around and downloaded a stock ROM and flashed it in with oden and I had no WiFi no sound couldn't make calls no videos so I tried flashing another custom ROM and it let's me use data and text but no calls no video no sound I usually only get 2-3 hours of down time here to look for a fix and I have been all this week but can't seem to work the problem out
Does anyone know how to fix this so I can call my kids again I'm not gonna be homeor anywhere close to a place to get a new phone for another month
And to sweeten the deal I'll send 25$ PayPal to the person that can get this fixed for me
Thanks for your time
I'm living in Canada and my provider is telus
stephen1617 said:
I'm living in Canada and my provider is telus
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1. Download the latest firmware for your device: HERE.
2. Flash it via ODIN. Reboot your device and take a look if you have wifi or sound. Reflash the same firmware that you downloaded in the step 1 if not. Remember that dialing *#1234# have to appear this for fix the calling/wifi:
AP: I337MVLUFNI2
CP: I337MVLUFNI2
CSC: I337MOYAFNI2
3. Good luck :highfive:
Joku1981 said:
1. Download the latest firmware for your device: 3 HERE
2. Flash it via ODIN. Reboot your device and take a look if you have wifi or sound. Reflash the same firmware that you downloaded in the step 1 if not. Remember that dialing *#1234# have to appear this for fix the calling/wifi:
AP: I337MVLUFNI2
CP: I337MVLUFNI2
CSC: I337MOYAFNI2
3. Good luck :highfive:
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Thanks for the reply I'll try it when I get off of work
So let me get this right I DL it flash it check it if its good with sound and WiFi I flash it again?
What about if it isn't good with WiFi or sound any thing else I can try
Also when I dial that number now it pops up connection problem or invalid mmi if that makes a difference
stephen1617 said:
Thanks for the reply I'll try it when I get off of work
So let me get this right I DL it flash it check it if its good with sound and WiFi I flash it again?
What about if it isn't good with WiFi or sound any thing else I can try
Also when I dial that number now it pops up connection problem or invalid mmi if that makes a difference
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1. It's the correct firmware for your device and the latest. Yes. Problem of sound/wifi are related to wrong baseband normally. Reflashing it 2 times solve the problem.
2. We will try other options.
3. You have to install STOCK ROM for dial *#1234# first.
Joku1981 said:
1. It's the correct firmware for your device and the latest. Yes. Problem of sound/wifi are related to wrong baseband normally. Reflashing it 2 times solve the problem.
2. We will try other options.
3. You have to install STOCK ROM for dial *#1234# first.
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You my friend are a life saver I can't thank you enough this worked and I was able to call my son tonight :laugh:
Now it's time to hold my end of the deal pm me you PayPal address I'll send you 25$ for your help
never mind i seen your donate button after
sending now
Joku1981 said:
1. It's the correct firmware for your device and the latest. Yes. Problem of sound/wifi are related to wrong baseband normally. Reflashing it 2 times solve the problem.
2. We will try other options.
3. You have to install STOCK ROM for dial *#1234# first.
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hey i noticed today my phone wont do mobile data even tho i have it enabled any idea how to fix this every thing else is fine just no mobile data
stephen1617 said:
hey i noticed today my phone wont do mobile data even tho i have it enabled any idea how to fix this every thing else is fine just no mobile data
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Restart phone?
white7561 said:
Restart phone?
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tried that tried factory resetting tried removing the sim i know its not hardware because it was working on the custom rom but not this stock one
stephen1617 said:
tried that tried factory resetting tried removing the sim i know its not hardware because it was working on the custom rom but not this stock one
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check your APN settings you may need to reset them back to your carriers standard settings
stephen1617 said:
tried that tried factory resetting tried removing the sim i know its not hardware because it was working on the custom rom but not this stock one
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1. Go to Settings - Connections (TAB) - More Networks - Mobile Networks - Access Point Names (APN).
2. Take a look: HERE or HERE.
3. Reboot your device when you finish of add that settings.
4. You will have the data back

N900W8 refuses to accept SIM/make calls

I have made a prior thread regarding this issue in troubleshooting/help but no-one is biting and I REALLY need this solved. PLEASE.
I'm not a 100% sure how this problem occurred, I believe it was after flashing an S5 custom rom called: "RC Elite S5 Port V16" To my Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (N900W8). From what I was reading it was a ROM that "converts" your note 3 to a note 4 or s5, while still having all the Note 3 features. Another possible cause is trying to use RegionLock Away.apk by Chainfire to essentially(unlock) the phone. I feel like this is the main cause though as this affects the modem on the phone. This isn't the SIM as I tried it in another phone and works fine with calls and texts.
IMEI and serial number show the exact ones on the box. I have the latest updated firmware (stock) from Samsung Kies 3 AND Sammobile. Here is a list of pictures from an app I installed prior "Phone INFO Samsung" from the GooglePlay Store.
https://imgur.com/a/grUQt#0
I skipped "DEVICE ID" section as it is 100% legitimate IMEI and Serial Number.
My phone doesn't want to register its mobile network anymore. When I try to make a call or text it says:
http://i.imgur.com/XlIc03J.png
I was reading online for about 2-3days now for possible solutions that can cure this. Such as:
1. Going into Mobile Networks settings and manually register [failed, details below]
2. Going into Mobile Networks settings, hold home button for 2seconds and then hold power button + home button for 15seconds [failed, details below]
3. Taking out battery while the phone is on and remove the SIM card, clean it and re-insert [failed]
4. Factory Reset [Failed]
5. Wipe Storage and re-flash stock ROM [Failed]
6. Turn on airplane mode, restart and turn off [Failed]
7. Reflash stock firmware without SIM card installed [Failed]
8. Completely discharge the battery, recharge [Failed]
Options 1 & 2 do not work because when I try to access Mobile Network Settings I get this:
http://i.imgur.com/JNS9C2Q.png
The SIM card is inside the phone though...
So what I did is found a mobile network options shortcut "program" from GooglePlay Store and installed it. It allows me to access the menu, which is great! Now, when I try to register the SIM card to my correct service provider (BELL CANADA)...it will make me wait for about 1-2minutes before I get "Unable to register, try later" error...even for automatic registration. Here are some more images from my stock from status info page...
http://i.imgur.com/arM0NM6.png
http://i.imgur.com/SsvmPA1.png
If you look, you can see I have full reception on my toolbar at the top...but, when we look at the actual connections everything is unknown and/or disconnected. Even my phone number!
I tried the factory restore with a stock 4.4.2 ROM from Sammobile/Samsung Kies3 and the issue is still there.
Is there anything that anyone knows that can help me resolve this problem? I tried EVERYTHING i can possibly find on Google.
Thank you very much in advance. This is honestly the more unique problem I have ever encountered and i'm in DIRE need of my phone.
Solution!
Bother, I'm sorry to tell you this but you need to restore to the factory rom, through kies on your pc, and after that go to recovery boot and make a back up of your modem and efs, then wipe all data, system, cache, dalvik and internal SD, install rc lite, and restore model and efs!
This works for me every time this happens when trying out new roms, good luck friend!

N9005 can't connect to network / no signal at all

Hi all,
I'm trying to get a network connect but with no effort. When I choose "mobile providers" within settings the phone searches a while automatically but it won't find any carrier to connect with.
The phone is rooted and I tried the following things last week:
- another simcard, same result
- regionlock away.apk
- cyanogen rom 12.1
- another stock rom based on different csc
I attached some screenshots from phone info -samsung-. The IMEI is still valid and I think there's no corrupt efs folder at all.
Can someone help me please?
cheers,
michel
Bolemichel said:
Hi all,
I'm trying to get a network connect but with no effort. When I choose "mobile providers" within settings the phone searches a while automatically but it won't find any carrier to connect with.
The phone is rooted and I tried the following things last week:
- another simcard, same result
- regionlock away.apk
- cyanogen rom 12.1
- another stock rom based on different csc
I attached some screenshots from phone info -samsung-. The IMEI is still valid and I think there's no corrupt efs folder at all.
Can someone help me please?
cheers,
michel
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Did you check if your IMEI is blacklisted?
Joku1981 said:
Did you check if your IMEI is blacklisted?
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Thank you for responding! I checked IMEI with some free IMEI checker and got the result "clean" every time. But I took only free IMEI checker and I assume that they check it only against US/CDN databases and not europe ones.
Maybe some paid checker can prove it more reliable!?
Does somebody has an idea how to fix this?
Bolemichel said:
Does somebody has an idea how to fix this?
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Factory reset your device.
Joku1981 said:
Factory reset your device.
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Are you serios?
I finally fixed it by myself, the solution is to use NV REBUILD (*#0011#).
bye

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