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Hello guys,
I am very annoyed with my device the last two days. For some reason the signal goes away and I can be hours without getting any.
I have not installed or modified anything on the device the past two days, even thoughI now recall changing the name of the USB, from the tweaking tool HTweakC2.0. Neither I had any accidents like dropping the device or anything.
Any suggestions why this is happening and how I can fix it?

If you have 3g, its more likely a network problem. Try switching it down to GSM from auto and see if that works.
If so, try switching back to 3g in a few days or in a different location,

And how do I do that my friend? Because I tried the way I thought I would, from phone settings but I couldn't see where you specify not to use 3G.
Thanks

Did you do this:
Start\Settings\Phone\Band
GSM/UMTS band drop down menu
Select one of the 2 GSM options. (UMTS is the 3G setting)
evolish said:
And how do I do that my friend? Because I tried the way I thought I would, from phone settings but I couldn't see where you specify not to use 3G.
Thanks
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This sounds like an either network issue or a settings issue.
Now, I am assuming, since you did not mention that your phone did in fact work but not the data. Correct?
If that is the case, please, please follow what Ach2 recommended. If not then go back to your manual or check the wiki for instructions.
If you had no reception whatsoever. Then either the radio is off, or something that you did is turning it off. Have you checked if the phone tried to make a connection? That would be the antenna icon with either an exclamation mark or a three dots. Or do you just get an "X" with an exclamation mark along side that.
If you had no access to anything unless you rebooted it is still probably your phone, but what has your carrier said when you called them? Any problems?

Well, my phone was working just fine, but then something happened and no signal. (I didn't drop it or anything.. out of the blue that happened).
I hadn't tried that 3G thing, because I was actually looking for something named 3G, so I will try it if that problem persists (I did a hard reset and it seems that it's okay now).
And it must be the device, because I tried my Nokia 7610 and it had signal on that.
I hope I won't have to try it and the hard reset worked, but if it happens to me again, I will try it.
Thank you all!

doesnt get signal again.. searching and searching..
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Signal full: can't call or someone to call me!

The whole thing is ****ed up. Before i guess that it said that it had full signal but it didn't because it acted just like it would if it didn't. Now it's just searching and searching for network without finding any.
How could that happen, and how can i fix it. thanks.

try a hard reset to see if that solves it.. if that doesnt work try a complete provider rom.. if that doesnt work then you could try just flashing a new radio.. if none of those suggestions work then maybe take a look at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=286755 and do some heavy reading.. and alas, if that doesnt work then your device is probably toast...

Thank you. I have tried the hard reset but no it didn't work. As for the others, i prefer to take it back and ask for the guarantee since i have guarantee for two years. thanks anyway.

Alright. But keep in mind that you never gave us any specifics really. Made it hard to try to troubleshoot.
If you can get it replaced then go right ahead. It might be easier.

Incredible doesn't detect 3G

Hey all,
I got the July 27 leaked Froyo and went ahead and rooted to 2.2.
I have noticed a pretty serious buggy issue regarding the phone not detecting a 3G network so when I'm away from my wireless router, it only shows bars, no 1X or 3G.
I have two options at this point, one of which has done me no good. Perhaps someone can help me.
Option 1: Downgrade back to Android 2.1. (More on this later)
Option 2: Try and find a way to keep this version and get back on 3G.
Lemme explain: I tried placing the PB31IMG.zip on the SD card and going through recovery to return the phone to stock. Each time I attempted this, it told me the version was old and it failed. Is there a workaround on this or do I need to find a different stock ROM?
I used unrEVOked to root the phone and have not been trying to do any frivolous additions or subtractions. I just wanna be back on my 3G. Any and all help would be HIGHLY appreciated.
Thanks!

Did you try *228 and update your PRL?

Yes. It did not help.
Always have 3G coverage where I'm at too. So more than likely phone is issue unless a tower around here is down (which I highly doubt).

Toggle Airplane Mode on, then off.
JC

Sadly, toggling airplane mode has done nothing to help either.

Upgrade to the 8/1 version...see if that helps.
JC

Try shutting the phone off, then powering back on. Or possibly that combined with an airplane mode toggle. Also make sure your mobile network is on in the settings for wireless networks. This problem was common with the first leak. I have not had it happen since switching to the second leak of 2.2.

Considering the missing apps and media in the 8/1 Leak would it be ok to do Sky Raider or should I just try the 8/1 Leak done by aiccucs?

ContraMan said:
Considering the missing apps and media in the 8/1 Leak would it be ok to do Sky Raider or should I just try the 8/1 Leak done by aiccucs?
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I believe mrozzeh also gave a link to the full version of the 8/1 leak, if you are concerned about missing apps/media...

Doing that update has not helped me.
I guess I'll have to go down to 2.1 again. However, as I said, it won't load the PB31IMG.zip. It says the file is old. Any ideas?

Stupid question....you did upgrade the radio right?

Yes. Radio is the 2.x baseband.
I would be VERY finicky to update that again as I do NOT want to brick my phone.

Ok, it seems I have found a bit of the issue that is causing it. My phone number and IMSI are not detected as my current phone number. Is there a way to program this or is it an issue where I'll have to have it reprogrammed by the local Verizon rep?

ContraMan said:
Ok, it seems I have found a bit of the issue that is causing it. My phone number and IMSI are not detected as my current phone number. Is there a way to program this or is it an issue where I'll have to have it reprogrammed by the local Verizon rep?
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try a *228 and option 1 so the phone is reprogrammed. then do a test call to your vm(*86) and make sure it connects, you should not see the 3G symbol, when you end the call, the 3G should be displayed...give it a whirl

This did not work. There has to be a way to program the phone number into the phone. Any ideas?

i've been having this same issue... messing with airplane mode and rebooting a few times got it to fix... *228 and option 2 worked sometimes. just loaded up Adryns new evo hybrid rom, working fine so far (the problem was rare, maybe twice a day tops) and did *228 1, we shall see!

To no avail on these. I think I'm going to have to see a rep tomorrow and see if we can get the phone number (my actual phone number) programmed back into the phone. I think that's a VZW thing as I'm sure they won't run me through the methods to program a phone number.
I hate that I have to go back to Big Red over this, but it is important for me to have this phone up and running. Besides internet, I have NO other form of contact.

3g issue
I had the same problem and so have many others, I flashed Skyraider Rom and problem is gone so we know its not a buggy radio, I don't think there is a fix right now, but I've never seen a Rom so stable as the new Skyraider, so you might wanna think about flashing that Rom.

Coincidence. I've heard the same with my roms, from both ends of the spectrum. Its for sure a buggy radio, and how it interacts with Froyo. Once we get a 100% Froyo ready radio, I doubt we will ever hear about the issue again.

This is the first I've heard of someone not being able to get the 3G connection back at all. Is that what you are describing? I had it not turn on, then come back after a *228/2 or power cycle - but it always came back on. Just curious but are you on an Alltel plan by chance?
Can you make calls Contra? Did you pay your phone bill?? Are you wiping all data before flashing? Try the full second leak that they added to that post. I've been using it and haven't had the 3G drop in two days now. I just took that rom and removed a handful of apps I would never use. It's working quite well.

[Q] No more 1X data after playing in the hidden menus

I was playing around with this and, beyond changing the GPS settings and the navigation volume, I didn't change anything, just browsing.
Well, my phone rebooted a few times while in the ##DATA# section, even though nothing changed (that I am aware of), and now my phone no longer has 1X data, so my data goes away unless I have 3G.
Does anyone know what I may have changed that broke this? I haven't touched any settings in the main phone, as it happened while I was looking around in the secret menus.
Is there a way to restore all of the settings to default if all else fails? I tried doing the *228 option 1 programming, but to no avail. Still no 1X data.
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UPDATE: For those reading this thread because you have also lost data connectivity, I have solved my issue.
By a recommendation from the IRC channel, I activated a different phone (any phone will do, even a dumb phone), waited a while (I waited a day, just to be safe, but I don't think any delay is needed), then reactivated my Fascinate again. Once I rebooted after activation, the data was all back to normal again. No issues.
Keep in mind, you MUST do a new activation, not simply a *228 opt 1 while the phone is currently activated, as this does not seem to reactivate the data. It must be a new device activation (coming from a different device)
Hope this helps someone avoid the stress I went through.

Bump because this sucks.

Need help from devs!
+1 bump!
This is a serious issue as a result of people releasing the "secret codes" with no explanation of what each menu option does.
I, too, am experiencing intermittent data connectivity as a result of tinkering where I shouldn't have been. The OP and I are not holding anyone liable, but just asking for expert help to get our phones back in original working order. I really don't want to call Verizon, risking this becoming an insurance claim which requires a $150 deductable. I could drop Big Red and get an Epic or Evo with that money (contract is up in a couple weeks).
My problem is that the data connection seems to be going into an on-demand state, but when that demand is present, the connection will drop. If I wake the phone (press the power button to turn on the display and unlock), a 3G connection is present. However, if I try to start browsing the web, for example, the connection will drop completely within 1-2 minutes.
I've tried changing the "Set preferred network type" option (found in *#4636*1111# > Phone Information) to every logical option - WCDMA Preferred, CDMA auto (PRL), CDMA only, EvDO only, etc - to no avail. Looking at this menu right now, the preferred network is set to "Unknown". When I toggle the radio on/off from this screen, the "GSM disconnects" active log takes a few minutes to connect, and I see packet traffic. But, again, when I attempt to use that data connection, it will drop completely in short time. I've done everything I can think of, short of a full Odin restore.
Surely XDA has some cellular experts here - maybe even Verizon network techs - that know how to fix this.

i disagree with your first line. this is a n issua as a result of people who dont know what they are doing. not because it was leaked. if you dont know how to mess with your phones. dont. and if u do and screw up, dont blame anyone but yourself

Thanks for the not helpful reply. Argue in your own thread. I need help, not a finger pointing lecture.
Unless you know what caused my issue, you are just as ignorant as I am. The difference being I didn't climb on a soapbox about it.
Sent from my SCH-I500

lowkee said:
Thanks for the not helpful reply. Argue in your own thread. I need help, not a finger pointing lecture.
Unless you know what caused my issue, you are just as ignorant as I am. The difference being I didn't climb on a soapbox about it.
Sent from my SCH-I500
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I'm in the same boat, lowkee. I'm just frustrated because I've posted this issue in 2 different forums and no one tries to help.
Just like you, I only changed the GPS Startup Mode to "cold" and looked around at other things - I touched nothing else. Last time I checked the GPS setting, it was back to "hot".
My intent was not to start a flame war or hijack your post. I was only trying to explain what I troubleshooting I've done in hopes that it may help you and, more importantly, get a response from someone who knows this topic front to back.
The response I got is the reason why my post count is only 2 (now). These days you can't go into any forum without risking backlash or flaming.
Back to the topic at hand - does anyone have any helpful suggestions for the OP? I'm just going to do a stock Odin restore and read up.

Let me know if that ODIN restore (and which part of it) fixes the issue. I have a suspicion it won't, and if it doesn't, I'm really worried.
Wiping is not an issue; I don't want to have to wipe for no benefit, though. Thanks for being the test subject

Ok. So I actually had to use the "force close loop" restoration method, including manual voodoo removal even though it should have been removed before - I never reapplied it. Data is staying up... nope, just dropped again. I'm really starting to hate this phone.
Here we go again... baseband version is the DI01 update, but build number is DH12. Removing root and going to try OTA update, IF data will stay connected long enough...
That DInc in my desk drawer is starting to look better every day. It's even one of the first batches that had the (AM?)OLED screens AND it has Froyo!

I hate to start typing this, but I believe I've fixed my issue. Here's what I've done so far (in order):
Removed Voodoo lagfix manually.
Wiped System via stock recovery.
Wiped system/cache/Dalvik cache via Clockwork Recovery.
Flashed stock system partition via Odin w/ PIT loaded.
Flashed stock kernel via Odin w/ PIT loaded.
Followed steps from the post "How to Escape the Force Close Loop of Hell" on AndroidCentral forums (sorry, can't post links yet).
Once fresh ROM loaded, installed CWM, fixed permissions & reboot.
Loaded the latest JT stable kernel.
Installed latest JT CleanROM.
And, of course, while I was typing this post, it dropped data connection when browsing the web, but not during the first time setup when Google Sync was processing. Very odd, but I'm now at a point where I feel I can troubleshoot further. Not going to install any unnecessary apps until I get this fixed. The SpeedTest.net app is good to test your connectivity - data immediately drops when I run it.
Also keep in mind that when I say that the data connection drops, I mean the 3G icon itself completely disappears and I get a network error. So back to the drawing board.

This is what i have had to do to correct 99% of all my issues ... results may vary and I base this off my own personal experiences:
To undo any changes that the hidden menu would have changed, I did a "factory data reset" from within the privacy options. Not from clockwork and not from teh original "-Vol and power". Neither clockwork or stock data and cache wipe clean out dbdata. It has to be done within the system options. Those of you not able to add new gmail accounts and super sekr3t phone code problems need to wipe dbdata via this method. Odin backups only restore kernel, recovery and system. dbdata remains untouched and contains these configurations. Ever wonder why after a clockwork wipe, it still remembers your gps options after you selected english and proceeded to configure? Hope this helps.

I'll give that a shot now, but doesn't the manual method to remove voodoo wipe /dbdata?
BTW, I had to perform the wipes from stock and CWM recovery because the system was stuck in a force close loop.
EDIT: So I did the factory data reset from within the OS and as soon as I try to open the browser, the network connection drops off. Time to call CS for a replacement. :-/
OP: As long as you haven't tinkered with funky ROMs or lag fixes, I bet this will solve your problem. Like you said, a wipe can't hurt anything but convenience.

jokerls240 said:
EDIT: So I did the factory data reset from within the OS and as soon as I try to open the browser, the network connection drops off. Time to call CS for a replacement. :-/
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well ... crap ... So much for me posting something useful for once

zeiroe said:
well ... crap ... So much for me posting something useful for once
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The help doesn't go unappreciated. I've just played with too much experimental stuff, thinking XDA has never let me down. I'm glad you stepped up with a logical suggestion!
Let's just hope this works for the OP.

Thanks guys for trying so many methods. I have a feeling the unreachable phone firmware is storing this data, which means it may not have a reset at all. Some guy in a cubicle somewhere has a document which shows all of those settings.. we need to kidnap that guy.
Seriously, though, this may require a phone replacement if we cannot get someone to tell us what setting controls 1X enabling and tell us the value it needs to be set at.
The conspiracy theorist in me wonders if this was intentionally done by the factory (or Verizon) to detect tampering. Say, you always have to change X value to Y when entering a certain menu or the configuration goes pear shaped. If I were trying to detect phone hackers, this would be my method of detection/prevention. I'm evil like that >

jokerls240 said:
I really don't want to call Verizon, risking this becoming an insurance claim which requires a $150 deductable. I could drop Big Red and get an Epic or Evo with that money (contract is up in a couple weeks).
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The deductible for an advanced device is $89, not $150

This is beyond awful. Now I don't have 3g OR 1x data. I'm using Wifi right now to make this post.
There must be a way to fix this!
Sent from my SCH-I500

If you restore default this settings will go back to default too
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App

Also you can use oddin to restore the stock kernel and software
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App

I think its funny that people havent done a FACTORY RESET before posting here. Then they post they don't want to do one because they will lose all their data. Big wow, back it up, do a reset, restore and boom alls good.

martouf13 said:
I think its funny that people havent done a FACTORY RESET before posting here. Then they post they don't want to do one because they will lose all their data. Big wow, back it up, do a reset, restore and boom alls good.
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So you really think a factory reset messes with radio settings?
Interesting.
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App

Device keeps entering "Emergency Callback Mode" for no reason

I have an HTC Hero that keeps entering "Emergency Callback Mode" for what seems to be no reason at all. It mostly happens as soon as I answer an incoming call but also randomly in between.
This mode kills all data conenctions and prevents outgoing calls for 5:00. But, even if I say cancel, or wait the 5 minutes, it still stays on and I have to reset the device. It usually resolves itself after 45 mins or so. It happens once or twice a day.
I have researched the issue on google and I have found very little information about this problem. On some phones, this mode is enabled immediately after calling 911 to allow rescuers to call you back and locate you via GPS. I have never called 911 on this device.
I am currently running Cyanogen 7.1 RC2 ROM but I had the same issue on many different ROMS I tried so its not related to that.
on baseband 2.42.01.04.27. Maybe I should try downgrading it? How can I do that safely?
I really don't want to try reverting back to a stock ROM...
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I think I posted this in the wrong forum, mod please move, sorry.

Hmmmm........so a complete doesn't solve the issue? And when you say ''sense'', does that mean with sense, it doesn't happen, but with the other Roms it does?

Try updating your radio to the latest .29
Yea its Me Again With the
Modified Hero

I just upgraded to the lastest baseband and it's still doing it.
I also figured out I can trigger the problem immediately by going to mobile network settings and changing my roaming preferences.
I should probably not that I recently repaired this phone and used QPST service programming tool to copy settings over from a touch pro 2 to the Hero. Could there maybe have been a wrong setting from the TP2 that is affecting the CDMA on this phone??

Just did a PRL update. No luck...

Did a succesful over-the-air profile and PRL update. Same problem...

ki1022 said:
Could there maybe have been a wrong setting from the TP2 that is affecting the CDMA on this phone??
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Sounds like it. Is there no way to put everything back to default manufactured settings?

oohaylima said:
Sounds like it. Is there no way to put everything back to default manufactured settings?
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I am considering using a stock RUU to completely wipe the phone to factory settings, but am trying to exhaust all my other options first so I won't have to re-root it and set everything up again... I'm almost at that point though.

ki1022 said:
I am considering using a stock RUU to completely wipe the phone to factory settings, but am trying to exhaust all my other options first so I won't have to re-root it and set everything up again... I'm almost at that point though.
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!!!!!!!!!!!
FIXED IT SUCKAS.
Did a ##786# which reset all the CDMA settings, then re-did my NAM and data profile settings and it works. Go figure. Doing the ##786# on this phone also retained nearly everything including meid, baseband, recovery, and ROM. All it did was fix the problem. Awesome.
I still have no idea what was causing this to begin with, it was driving me crazy. Hopefully this thread will be helpful to someone else who has the issue.
On a side note, how dumb is this emergency mode?? So you call 911, then you can't call anyone else after that?? What if you need to call your wife and kids to say you love them one more time?! Haha.

Awesome!!!!!! Glad it's fixed. Now I'll just star this just in case it happens to me.

[Q] [CM10] koshu v0.9.1 3G not working

I finally decided to flash TPT today. Did the backup, full wipe, flashed tpt-cm10-alpha-0.9.1.zip and immediately afterwards tpt-cm10-3gpatch-0.9.1.zip. Everything seems to be fine, the patch recognized the Ericsson card.
Now I'm trying to get mobile data working. I entered the APN settings and disabled Wifi to test. Unfortunately it does not. The 3G-symbol becomes gray (was blue while Wifi was enabled) and it sais: "No connection". I played around with the APN settings, rebooted the tablet a few times but no sucess. I wiped and re-flashed it again - no success.
I read about some people having the same issues - did any of you find a solution?
My provider is O2 Germany, my tablet is a 32 GB WE with 3G. If you need any additional information/screenshots/logs - just ask!
Thanks in advantage!
Alex
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EDIT: Just flashed 0.8.1 - 3G's working fine. Will try 0.9.2 now...
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EDIT2: With 0.9.2v 3G is broken again. So probably something has changed between 0.8.1 and 0.9?

brueggi said:
I finally decided to flash TPT today. Did the backup, full wipe, flashed tpt-cm10-alpha-0.9.1.zip and immediately afterwards tpt-cm10-3gpatch-0.9.1.zip. Everything seems to be fine, the patch recognized the Ericsson card.
Now I'm trying to get mobile data working. I entered the APN settings and disabled Wifi to test. Unfortunately it does not. The 3G-symbol becomes gray (was blue while Wifi was enabled) and it sais: "No connection". I played around with the APN settings, rebooted the tablet a few times but no sucess. I wiped and re-flashed it again - no success.
I read about some people having the same issues - did any of you find a solution?
My provider is O2 Germany, my tablet is a 32 GB WE with 3G. If you need any additional information/screenshots/logs - just ask!
Thanks in advantage!
Alex
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EDIT: Just flashed 0.8.1 - 3G's working fine. Will try 0.9.2 now...
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When you went back to 0.8.1 did the 3g work with the wifi turned off?
Im having the same problem here.
US. AT&T same card

shawnvfd said:
When you went back to 0.8.1 did the 3g work with the wifi turned off?
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Yes, 3g is working, no matter if wifi is turned on or off. On stock firmware I had a switch to turn 3g on and off below the clock (just like the wifi switch). Would love to see that one again in koshu's ROM.

brueggi said:
Yes, 3g is working, no matter if wifi is turned on or off. On stock firmware I had a switch to turn 3g on and off below the clock (just like the wifi switch). Would love to see that one again in koshu's ROM.
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weird If i turn off WIFI it kills the 3g. I guess ill go and mess around swapping roms

shawnvfd said:
weird If i turn off WIFI it kills the 3g. I guess ill go and mess around swapping roms
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That sounds like the issue I had with 0.9.x. Are you sure that you're on 0.8.1? And did you always do a full wipe before re-flashing?

brueggi said:
That sounds like the issue I had with 0.9.x. Are you sure that you're on 0.8.1? And did you always do a full wipe before re-flashing?
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I've done so much to it, I dont even remember. About to go do it now again.
Ive done things from installing stock rom back into it, and some unplesant things happen to it during thr process.. but its up now.. so maybe today Ill do a fresh run thru the 0.8 version

Don't know what I've done but.....
Somehow I have the tablet allowing me to make phone calls.
Before it would say "calls not supported"
Now after restoring,installing who knows how many times now I get "mobile network not available" (I'm in a no service area right now) will try when I get into at&t service tomorrow. I live in the dead zones plus I bought the wrong swan card... been looking for a Verizon one ...
If this does work... allowing me to make calls I'll share the backups with whoever wants to tweak it out some,
I do have random errors ie. Sometimes the bottom row with back home time etc crashes and comes back on.
Another is going thru system settings and that crashes but also comes back on.
The info from system is
2.6.39.4 kernel
4.1.2 android
10-121015 cyangen
Also other quirk is the blue shadow when you scroll is orange with a + sign

Ok I got back into AT&T Service area.
The tablet attempts to make the cal but doesn't.
But It does not say can not make a call either. So when I get enough posts Ill post a system image (backup) and maybe some developers can go thru it and see what it would take to just complete the link.
Also texting does not fail (sorta) it says sending but does not say it can not send