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Hi, there I just received my XDA EXEC for UK, Im in USA.
I have Cingular Wireless(AT&T Wireless), and what I did was put the Sim card on the phone and the phone starts working, but I'm having 2 problems.
First my phone has the roaming signal all the time, I don't know if there is any way to modify that.
And the second and most important is that the phone has really low signal.
I want to know if someone can help me.
Thanks.
COPYTECHUSA.
Hard reset the phone and choose Copoorate mode (the code is 0506). This will stop the roaming issue. Other modes load O2 customisation.
I already has my phone in corporate mode and still the roaming signal.
Thanks.
COPYTECHUSA.
If in roaming then it would suggest that the phone has been setup with UK O2 as the default network. Have a look at Settings/connections perhaps you can change the defualt network to Cingular or try installating the Cingular CAB file from: http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=787912&highlight=cingular+cab
I have no idea what I'm saying here, but try to lock it onto GSM instead of WCDMA and it should be better.
Got an x10 today off ebay, unlocked after browsing this forum, by htc-code, network shows carrier on home screen, signal shows 4 bars, yet in status it says mobile network state: disconnected, this results in me not being able to get any calls at all, not even a simple balance check, the sim card is pay&go whilst I sort it out but as far as I'm concerned it isn't a data plan issue or anything like that.
Just wondered whether this is an issue anyone knows anything about or whether it's been imei blocked or whether I should just get in touch with tesco.
possibly important info:
Tesco mobile
phone was locked to orange, now unlocked
firmware 1.6
baseband 1.1.25
kernel 2.6.29-rel semc-android semc #2
signal strength -85dbm 14asu
mobile network type utms
service state in service
mobile network state disconnected
Being a pay as you go, the SIM might need activating? Ring your Telco and see what they say.
The sim came out of another phone I've been using for the past 3 years I'll give them a call later to set up a data plan anyway.
Got hold of Tesco, they couldn't solve it, imei isn't blocked or anything, tried and Orange simcard (the network it was originally on) and that works and makes calls, my other sim doesn't make or recieve calls, so it looks like it hasn't been unlocked fully. I need to get hold of htc-code and try to figure out a solution, that is, when they're online. I'll post back with an outcome.
both my x10a and my nexus1 say the same thing, mobile network state disconnected, and my phones work great. i am on wifi now, but when i turn off wifi my phone has no issues with cellular data.
your phone must not be unlocked yet or you might not have entered your apn correctly. make sure the apn is correct for your network and try again
i just turned off wifi and waited for the 3g symbol to reappear and now my mobile network state reads connected. so this indicates if you are attached to the network for data only.
i would still make sure that you manually configure your networks apn settings and then try to make a call. i think i had an issue when i had flashed to a different firmware and had not entered my carriers info.
Thanks for the reply mate, I'll try that seeing as ferraripassion/sudarshan is offline I'll let you know how it goes.
Sort of fixed, manually entering APN puts up 3g symbol and changes mobile network state to connected, even on wap internet, but I still can't make or receive calls on this sim card :/
Thought I'd check the phone on checkmend this morning, although the phone does still work on an orange sim card, checkmend says
Ever blocked UK: This item has been blocked during its lifetime by one or more UK network(s).
IMEI Currently blocked: This item is currently blocked on one or more networks. It may still work on some networks.
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So, with that, does anyone have any advice on IMEI unblocking/people to contact and getting my cash back?
Write to matey boy on eBay and get money back. Because clearly, he's sold a non-working phone that's probably been nicked.
Hello all!
I've made some searches, but I could not find a resolution to my problem (and very few people seem to have this problem!).
Sometimes, in Android only, my phone will drop signal to zero. This most often happens when coming out of sleep, but it happens sometimes when I'm just holding it, too.
I'm thinking that it most often happens when it switches from HSDPA to EDGE or from EDGE to HSDPA or when it gets a particularly strong cell signal (rarely, though; I'm on T-Mobile USA).
I've read about PPP drops, but I don't think this is the same--in my case, the signal just goes to nothing. It's like I'm in a basement. No voice calls, no SMSes.
Once, I was able to get to the choose-a-network-screen; there, I chose T-Mobile, and it told me that the SIM was not the correct one for the network. Other times, I've gotten to that screen and T-Mobile could be chosen. Another time, it'll give me an "error when searching for networks."
Does anyone have any suggestions for this?
Thanks!
Edit: I thought I'd clarify; this happens across every Android build. I've tried 15 and 14 radios. The Europeans seem to have this too: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=796713 ... Is there a solution for this? Thanks!
Have you tried using secret setting to get onto phone options and change cdma preferred to gsm auto prl. I used to have this problem too. Dial *#*# 4636#*#* to get to those settings or download free app "secret phone setting" from market. Hope this helps.
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gumataotao said:
Have you tried using secret setting to get onto phone options and change cdma preferred to gsm auto prl. I used to have this problem too. Dial *#*# 4636#*#* to get to those settings or download free app "secret phone setting" from market. Hope this helps.
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Hi,
Thanks for your input! Unfortunately, I think this disables 3G in general as well... do you know of a workaround that still lets me keep 3G?
Thanks!
Edit: My apologies; other solutions that have mentioned GSM seem to think that it keeps it at 2G. Looks like this might work, even for 3G! I'll keep y'all updated. Thanks again!
How does this work for you?
I have ths same problem, and I can't get the 3G to work regardless of all the setting.
Also tried the secret setting.
Still limited service
Using tmobile usa, t-zones, rafdroid 3.0
Was okay and slightly on and off intermittently until yesterday, totally lost connection.
Please help
Hi,
Did anyone here able to resolve the problem? I have exactly the same problem. I am on T-Mobile US (HTC sensation 4G), my phone has stopped picking up any signal. It always shows "limited service/no signal". T-Mobile customer center is saying that there is no issue of signal strength in my area. In the phone, under wireless and netwoks setting, I am unable to check "mobile network" option too. I did factory reset too but thats also not working. I have also contacted T-Mobile and tried using the settings they provided for APNs but that did not work too?
I tried searching at various places but no one seems to have faced this issue. Any help on this issue would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Limited Service, Emergency Calls Only - No Signal
Our HTC HD2 is showing Limited Service, Emergency calls only.
We are running Android From NAND by aMAGLDR V1. 11 build DEC 31 2010 Cotulla 2010. The Limited Service, Emergency calls only began today
at 9am and the issue hasn't been resolved.
Is there any step by step suggestions?
Changed secret settings WCDMA to
GSM auto (PRL) with no resolution.
Would a hard reboot resolve this issue? How is a step by step hard reboot performed on the HTC HD2?
Thanks in advance.....
First step tho I'm sure you tried this already would be to reseat the sim card, followed by testing the sim in another phone, then another sim in the hd2.
samsamuel said:
First step tho I'm sure you tried this already would be to reseat the sim card, followed by testing the sim in another phone, then another sim in the hd2.
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samsamuel:
Thank you for your response.
This solution was tried and hasn't resolved the issue.
UPDATED: aMAGLDR V1. 13 build FEB 1, 2011 Cotulla 2011. (Hasn't resolved issue)
i you can put another t-mob sim in phone,or if unlocked,any sim in and look in android settings,phone info,that the phone number is changing when sim changed,have had problem with 3uk sims and some other sims that the phone does not appear to notice that the sim/ number has changed ,some services will work,others wont..
ang get same prob hunting for providers failing.
perhaps android has a bug.
could be faulty antenna connector on phone.
could be worn/damaged sim or sim holder in phone.
could be t-mobs problem their end.
sorry not more help,good luck.
hopefuly other members know more about problem.
grraagghj.spirff.spfheey.
i want mind control keyboard for htc phones before i go barmy !!!!
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tleaf100 said:
You can put another t-mob sim in phone,or if unlocked,any sim in and look in android settings,phone info,that the phone number is changing when sim changed,have had problem with 3uk sims and some other sims that the phone does not appear to notice that the sim/ number has changed ,some services will work,others wont..
ang get same prob hunting for providers failing.
perhaps android has a bug.
could be faulty antenna connector on phone.
could be worn/damaged sim or sim holder in phone.
could be t-mobs problem their end.
sorry not more help,good luck.
hopefuly other members know more about problem.
grraagghj.spirff.spfheey.
i want mind control keyboard for htc phones before i go barmy !!!!
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tleaf100:
When T-Mobile opens we will install new SIM.
The HTC HD2 is new so have no idea if the issue is
any of the above you listed. T-Mobile has the best service plans
but the worst customer service.
We require a true unlimited plan because 90% of our calls are
to landlines.
Thanks for your response.
HTC HD2 running Android.
Required sim card upgrade!
7 NOV 2011 UPDATE ON LIMITED SERVICE, EMERGENCY CALLS ONLY!
Visited a T-MOBILE store and the SIM card was 2G and they upgraded
the SIM card. It resolved the issue.
We thank everyone who contributed to this issue.
T-MOBILE representative stated the HTC HD2 could never achieve
4G. Attempted to upgrade us to a Galaxy 4GS II. We will never
pay retail for a phone.
HTC HD2 running Android.
Network Mode
I had this issue as well on my HTC Sensation. What worked for me was to set Network Mode to "GSM Only" (Settings/Wireless & Networks/Mobile Networks/Network Mode).
It was weird, when I had 4 bars I could make/receive calls, but when reception was 2-3 bars it wouldn't. It has been less than 24 hrs so not completely sure the problem has gone away but worth a shot.
Bonne chance.
My solution
Hey Guys!
I had the same problem after upgrading my Moto Milestone 2 to 2.3.6 Vivo ROM. When I went to class at university I had "Emergency calls only" - not "limited service" or "no service". So I had receiption... Also I could select any other provider but not my own (T-Mobile Hungary). The same thing happened when I was at home, in the house. The strange thing was that I didn't have any problem at any other place. Also, when I locked my screen and didn't use the phone, I had bars and could receive calls&sms, but after waking up the phone, the bars went down to 0 and got the "Emergency calls only" message.
I Googled a bit and found an answer which was worth a try before asking for a new SIM card from my provider ('cause that was the only solution I found in every other forum).
So the things to do are:
dial *#*#4636#*#*
go to Phone information
Scroll down to "Set preferred network type"
Select "GSM auto (PRL)"
My default was "GSM only" and after setting to auto I had full bars.
One thing to note: I don't use 2G or 3G or 4G or any other G. I just use WiFi for browsing and other than that, GSM to receive calls and send SMS. If you need 3G I think you need to change to some other settings. But you should give it a try.
Cheers!
Emergency calls only; When Android pie sleeps
I notice several times since I loaded Android Pie on my Oneplus One that the system, to save battery, is shutting down apps, even system apps. One of these is the phone service causing my phone to read Emergency calls only. After picking it up, about 30 sec, it registers 3 bars as normal. I am concerned that I am missing calls and text messages because after it turns on I get text messages. So, what is going on here? Any Ideas?
Right out of the box, after I popped in my att sim (now microsim) card that originally was for an Atrix 4G, I noticed that after the cell connection was idle for like 10 seconds, I would loose any and all connection with the cell network. My N4 still recognizes that it has a sim card inserted, and is aware of my phone number, but no matter what it won't reconnect with the cell network until I reboot the phone, and then this cycle continues all over again. Call quality and reception are great when I have it however. I've already messed around with some of the suggested APN settings, but even of those work, my problem still remains. Does anyone know what's going on here? Do I just need to go into an ATT store and get an official microsim? And I don't know if it's related, but I can't seem to get any type of GPS connection/lock either. Not a single time since I've had the phone (it arrived today).
EDIT: Seriously? No one else it having this problem? I even got a new microsim today and activated it, but the same problem is still present. Is this a Nexus 4 problem, or a carrier problem?
Ok... I screwed up! There is a new Verizon tower near my house and I wanted to update my roaming, so I did the *228. Alas, by accident I chose option 1 (Program phone) instead of option 2 (Update roaming). Immediately after that I lost LTE. 3G is the best I now get.
I am running 7.1 latest update. Not rooted.
Suggestions on how to get LTE back up?
Thanks!
Zargone said:
Ok... I screwed up! There is a new Verizon tower near my house and I wanted to update my roaming, so I did the *228. Alas, by accident I chose option 1 (Program phone) instead of option 2 (Update roaming). Immediately after that I lost LTE. 3G is the best I now get.
I am running 7.1 latest update. Not rooted.
Suggestions on how to get LTE back up?
Thanks!
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74920423&postcount=506
That describes steps if I were using Oreo but alas, I am on Nougat. I will look for similar issues.
Thanks!
Tried the recommended steps. Worked for about an hour. Then back to 3G. THEN noticed I could not send a text message! GROAN...
Zargone said:
Tried the recommended steps. Worked for about an hour. Then back to 3G. THEN noticed I could not send a text message! GROAN...
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Try this:
*#*#4636#*#*
Phone Information
Change Preferred network type to LTE/WCDMA
If after cycling your connectivity it doesn't pop onto the Verizon 4G network, reboot your phone, you should be good then.
I dont know what it is about that setting that is different, because Verizon doesnt support WCDMA, however this seems to select the correct type of LTE connectivity and you'll be in that. Be aware though, this will likely prevent 3G from working if you enter an area without good 4G coverage.
I have tried all recommendations. LTE works for a while then it is back to 3G. On a further note, when this happens I cannot send a text message but a reboot will solve the text message issue.
I am at a loss. It seems there is no way to make the settings accessed by *#*#4636#*#* STICK.
Zargone said:
I have tried all recommendations. LTE works for a while then it is back to 3G. On a further note, when this happens I cannot send a text message but a reboot will solve the text message issue.
I am at a loss. It seems there is no way to make the settings accessed by *#*#4636#*#* STICK.
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It not just you. I have been frustrated for weeks. I thought it was only because I upgraded to 8.1 but your situation just answered that. I just ordered a new SIM from Verizon and wont run any programming once I install it. I contacted Essential on it as well as others. I hope the two can work this out.
Best option is a new some. *228 is usually no suggested on LTE unless you really know what you are doing. The PRL should be automatic on LTE.
get a new sim, your is borked now most likely
Will try new SIM tomorrow and let you know...
A VZW rep had me do *228 when I was having some issues with texting when I first got the phone. Fixed the texting issues but then I couldn't get LTE either. A new SIM fixed both issues I was having. *228 is apparently known to bork VZW LTE.
Had the same issues after using the *228 method I advise not using that at all been stuck on 3g since. Getting a new sim thursday hoping that helps (using straight talk Verizon Sim)
Here is a bit of information I have discovered. The phone is stable as long as I NEVER turn on WiFi! IF I have WiFi turned on (no connection to a network required) AND I enter a poor or non-existent service area, I loose service until I go back in with the *#*#4636#*#* and change settings back yet again!
anyone with a new sim got it working? Verizon shipped me one today and put it in. Avoided calling 228 but cannot get the sim to activate itself.
Got a SIM not provisioned error. I turned it off, took the SIM out and checked it, put it back, rebooted and still nothing. Not connecting to Verizon Network. Im afraid to call support because they will insist to call 228 to program it.
BTW the final version of 8.1 fixed all the Verizon weirdness I had going on. I popped it back in 'Global' in the Mobile Network settings (which is equivalent to 'LTE/CDMA/UMTS (PRL)' in the Phone Information section) and it hopped immediately on to Verizon, no kinda looking like sprint, no blank, no need to dial *228 for a new PRL it just worked. In fact on reboot it doesn't sit there with No Service scrolling across the screen for 15-20 seconds after boot, it shows up Verizon Wireless immediately.
wolfhelm said:
BTW the final version of 8.1 fixed all the Verizon weirdness I had going on. I popped it back in 'Global' in the Mobile Network settings (which is equivalent to 'LTE/CDMA/UMTS (PRL)' in the Phone Information section) and it hopped immediately on to Verizon, no kinda looking like sprint, no blank, no need to dial *228 for a new PRL it just worked. In fact on reboot it doesn't sit there with No Service scrolling across the screen for 15-20 seconds after boot, it shows up Verizon Wireless immediately.
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That's good to hear I switched to an old straight talk TMobile sim I had while I wait for the replacement straight talk Verizon version hoping things go as smoothly for me when I pop it in
wolfhelm said:
BTW the final version of 8.1 fixed all the Verizon weirdness I had going on. I popped it back in 'Global' in the Mobile Network settings (which is equivalent to 'LTE/CDMA/UMTS (PRL)' in the Phone Information section) and it hopped immediately on to Verizon, no kinda looking like sprint, no blank, no need to dial *228 for a new PRL it just worked. In fact on reboot it doesn't sit there with No Service scrolling across the screen for 15-20 seconds after boot, it shows up Verizon Wireless immediately.
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Very frustrating for me. This is my only concern with this phone . Im still stuck in 3G after doing the upgrade, hard reset, and popping in a new SIM without dailing 228. I will change my Mobile Netwok settings to yours above.
Bigdny said:
Very frustrating for me. This is my only concern with this phone . Im still stuck in 3G after doing the upgrade, hard reset, and popping in a new SIM without dailing 228. I will change my Mobile Netwok settings to yours above.
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May you should try reinserting your sim my phone self corrected once my update was done.
Here are my results:
Installed new SIM - same issue
Did a network data settings reset
Verizon did a flush and reinitialize of my account.
Still same result.
Don't know exactly how or why but about 10 mins later I noticed my phone was OFF.
I powered back up and MOST issues we're gone.
The final fix was to go into developer options and turn on "cellular data always active"
Working great on LTE+
Bigdny said:
Very frustrating for me. This is my only concern with this phone . Im still stuck in 3G after doing the upgrade, hard reset, and popping in a new SIM without dailing 228. I will change my Mobile Netwok settings to yours above.
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Try putting it in "4G/LTE", wait for it to connect, then back to Global.
After I posted my above message, I did go mucking around in the settings and got it stuck in 3G (even after reboots, etc), then corrected it by doing this.
And quick clarification for the post above this one, it is "Mobile Data Always Active", mine was already on and I never modified it, so that must be the default.