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Rebel Simcard Stopped Working... :(

I just got my streak this morning. I inserted the rebel simcard along with my simcard.
Voice calls were working, text messages, voicemail, etc...
I noticed a few hours later that it now displays NO SERVICE...
I tried everything, rebooting, taking out battery, taking the rebel simcard out and putting it in again, still says no service.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance...

kanej2006 said:
I just got my streak this morning. I inserted the rebel simcard along with my simcard.
Voice calls were working, text messages, voicemail, etc...
I noticed a few hours later that it now displays NO SERVICE...
I tried everything, rebooting, taking out battery, taking the rebel simcard out and putting it in again, still says no service.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance...
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Have you done everything it says on the rebel Sim forum there is a video and a section on there with lots of answers and do a google for your problem chances are some one has come across your problem before

I checked out the FAQ and it said to keep ROAMING DATA ON.
It WAS on at first when it was working but I turned it off since I do not use it and have to pay 50 pence everytime I connect to it!
Keeping roaming on will charge me £14 per month!
Hopefully soon they will find a way to unlock it properly, but annoying that I MUST keep roaming ON otherwise phone will not work...

my rebel sim ii doesnt work that well either - I am on optus in australia. I need an unlock code. Hopefully it will come thru when it gets released in america and china.
Cyanogen - you know u wanna

Its true.rebel work not fine.i need a code.

alfri said:
Its true.rebel work not fine.i need a code.
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It SHOULD work. However, you have to use it in a certain way.
The Rebel sim wasn't working for me either until I followed a guide.
After I followed these instructions, the rebel sim card now works...
What you have to do is:
1. You need to place your network sim in a 2G only phone and let your simcard get network.
2. If using a 3G Model phone turn off 3G and then get network on your sim in 2G mode but this does not work for all phones as some phones even when you turn off 3G in the software functions will initalise your network sim in 3G/UMTS Mode but we need to initialise the network sim in 2G mode so try another model phone to get network in 2G then use in Dell Streak if you cant get network at all that is the reason.
3. Place in Dell streak but first make sure Dell Streak Data roaming is turned on and 3G is off
4. From Time to time you may loose network when travelling through network black spots but when stationary its not a problem.
5. When you loose network the only way to regian this is to place your network sim in a 2g only phone or a phone is 2g mode as described above and then enter back in to the Streak.

kanej2006 said:
It SHOULD work. However, you have to use it in a certain way.
The Rebel sim wasn't working for me either until I followed a guide.
After I followed these instructions, the rebel sim card now works...
What you have to do is:
1. You need to place your network sim in a 2G only phone and let your simcard get network.
2. If using a 3G Model phone turn off 3G and then get network on your sim in 2G mode but this does not work for all phones as some phones even when you turn off 3G in the software functions will initalise your network sim in 3G/UMTS Mode but we need to initialise the network sim in 2G mode so try another model phone to get network in 2G then use in Dell Streak if you cant get network at all that is the reason.
3. Place in Dell streak but first make sure Dell Streak Data roaming is turned on and 3G is off
4. From Time to time you may loose network when travelling through network black spots but when stationary its not a problem.
5. When you loose network the only way to regian this is to place your network sim in a 2g only phone or a phone is 2g mode as described above and then enter back in to the Streak.
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Yes i do this.but the 5 point is no good.my provider work only in 3g mode.my provider is 3.if i put in 2g mode work but i dont have data connection.

Ah ok, it's a shame...
I do not use 3g so it's not a problem for me but it's a problem at the moment for those who do!

I just looked at my phone and it now says ''no service''
One day it will work, the next it won't...
It's really pissing me off.
The rebel simcard is really unreliable, what a waste of £10...
I really do need to find a proper way of unlocking it.
I now have a phone that does not work.
Anyone have any suggestions?

This is a temporary but annoying solution to get your rebel sim working again...
I've done this for the THIRD time in 2 days...
After a few hours or a day of using your streak with the rebel sim, you will suddenly notice emergency calls or no service...
Regardless of what you do, turn your phone off and on or even taking out your simcard and reinserting it will not solve the problem.
The only solution is to get a spare phone, put your simcard in it, manually specify your network, then put the simcard along with the rebel sim back into the dell streak...
It's really stupid that I have to do this to get reception, should I of known this I would not have bought the dell or this piece of $hit rebel sim card which doesn't work properly for most people...

kanej2006 said:
It SHOULD work. However, you have to use it in a certain way.
The Rebel sim wasn't working for me either until I followed a guide.
After I followed these instructions, the rebel sim card now works...
What you have to do is:
1. You need to place your network sim in a 2G only phone and let your simcard get network.
2. If using a 3G Model phone turn off 3G and then get network on your sim in 2G mode but this does not work for all phones as some phones even when you turn off 3G in the software functions will initalise your network sim in 3G/UMTS Mode but we need to initialise the network sim in 2G mode so try another model phone to get network in 2G then use in Dell Streak if you cant get network at all that is the reason.
3. Place in Dell streak but first make sure Dell Streak Data roaming is turned on and 3G is off
4. From Time to time you may loose network when travelling through network black spots but when stationary its not a problem.
5. When you loose network the only way to regian this is to place your network sim in a 2g only phone or a phone is 2g mode as described above and then enter back in to the Streak.
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This has been working now for me for the last 12 hrs
Sent from my Dell Streak using XDA App

Cool, glad you got it working!
Mine has been working all day so far, around 12 hours so far, I hope it stays that way!!

ok this morning I noticed I wasn't recieving SMS's or Calls - so I rebooted and it fixed it FYI

Nothing against the method that was devised - but this phone caught me out again whilst I was out and about and dropped connection to calls / sms and 3g all at once and totally screwed me. As a result, I'm putting it back in the cupboard and getting out my G1 until an unlock code is released.

I dont understand why dont exist unlock code for streak.its impossible find other method for code?

I'm unsure why it works for some people and others it doesn't...
However, yes, it's best to get an unlock code as it will permanently work & all features/functions will work...
My Streak may stop working soon as well, who knows...
But try to do it again as I have.
I have had my streak for only 3 days and 3 times it suddenly stopped working and I got no network and I had to get another spare unlocked phone and follow the previous instructions.
Try the instructions again and see what happens.

Hi
Looks like all are using older v1.1 firmware that has some issues with Dell Streak.
However the the newer V1.2 that was released fixes anu kind of issues with signal loss
for more info to obtain update free see the link on the downloads page
rebelsimcard

[Q] Limited Service, Emergency Calls Only - No Signal

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.
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App

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.
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App
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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 !!!!
Sent from my HTC Sensation using xda premium

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 !!!!
Sent from my HTC Sensation using xda premium
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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?

Phone has Randomly gone into NO SERVICE

my phone hasnt gotten any signal for the last 2 days. i dont know what happened, the phone just says NO SERVICE. I know its not my T-Mobile account since my sim card works perfectly on another phone. this phone has never been dropped, and its only about 3-4 wees old. It started when I was eating lunch in my school's cafeteria (which is underground) when i noticed i had no service and a "g" every once in a while (theres usually atleast 2 bars and always 3g since my school is downtown). i thought nothing of it since it was underground, but my signal never came back.
what should i do? i flashed the newest radio earlier and now i dont even get the "g" anymore.
it's running virtous 0.8.1 with S-OFF. i also tried my cyanogenmod backup but there was no difference.
im going to try to return everything back to stock and see if it works. did this happen to anyone else? if so how did you fix it?

does anyone have any information that could help?

Probably a long shot, but have you tried enabling and then disabling airplane mode?

Idk if this'll work, but hey its worth a try call *#*#4636#*#* and change your settings, it should restart your network. Hopefully.
Sent from my HTC Vision using Tapatalk

Did you test the SIM in another phone? Did you try enabling 2G networks only to determine if this is related to 3G/4G? Did you call tmo to see if there are network issues in your area?
What is your city location?
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App

i have tried those things, when i do *#*#4636#*#*, it shows that i have a signal but it doesnt show on the status bar or that im connected to tmobile. when i go to select network in settings, it says my sim card wont allow me to connect to this network, which makes no sense since its a tmobile sim card and was working fine 2 days ago.
i live in Buffalo, NY. there is no network outage here since i tried my sim in another phone and it worked fine

buffalowings said:
i have tried those things, when i do *#*#4636#*#*, it shows that i have a signal but it doesnt show on the status bar or that im connected to tmobile. when i go to select network in settings, it says my sim card wont allow me to connect to this network, which makes no sense since its a tmobile sim card and was working fine 2 days ago.
i live in Buffalo, NY. there is no network outage here since i tried my sim in another phone and it worked fine
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All bets are off until you restore the stock rom with OTA update. Post back once you've returned it to factory because tbh, nobody from T-Mobile can or will help you either if your phone is all jacked up.

buffalowings said:
i have tried those things, when i do *#*#4636#*#*, it shows that i have a signal but it doesnt show on the status bar or that im connected to tmobile. when i go to select network in settings, it says my sim card wont allow me to connect to this network, which makes no sense since its a tmobile sim card and was working fine 2 days ago.
i live in Buffalo, NY. there is no network outage here since i tried my sim in another phone and it worked fine
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This is a network issue, its not your rom, no worries. When registration fails or network not allowed happens, tmo needs to send an engineer to the local towers to fix it up or file a trouble ticket. Is it happening within your home area, such as a 7 - 10 mile radius - or wider.
Take my word for it, you need to call
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App

I have the same problem, and I'm in the LA area. Called, T-Mo and they said there werent any outages at the time.
Tried enable/disable airplane mode. no go.
Tried enabling only 2g mode. no go.
I don't have another phone with me to try my sim card in right now, so will try that later (T-mo rep said to use the new sim card).
I'm running stock on my g2. Will update when I get it fixed.

I'm having the same issues. went back to the stock ROM. went through several different ROMs still, the same.
Someone PLEASE help.

Sim card try another, seriously, happend to me once and a friend... went back to stock and everything.
G2 doesn't like sim cards....

Same thing happened to me. Card worked in my old G1 but not my G2...it was less than 30 days so they replaced it. This is worrying me though...I hope it's not a common issue that can just happen any time.

Mytouch 4g Shows data connection but no data on phone

i recently got a unlocked mytouch 4g to use in my country (Belize)... phone works great but when i try to access mobile data it shows connected but there is no data availability on the phone.. i have had it flashed and still have the problem.. any info on it out there??

elstonbood54 said:
i recently got a unlocked mytouch 4g to use in my country (Belize)... phone works great but when i try to access mobile data it shows connected but there is no data availability on the phone.. i have had it flashed and still have the problem.. any info on it out there??
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Make sure the sim card is the same as the US sim card. When i went to india, mobile data wouldn't work for me either (calls worked), i have no idea why because the sim card was the same as my T-Mobile one. Try asking the carrier

THEindian said:
Make sure the sim card is the same as the US sim card. When i went to india, mobile data wouldn't work for me either (calls worked), i have no idea why because the sim card was the same as my T-Mobile one. Try asking the carrier
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yea i had it taken to the carrier here and well they weren't much help but say that it was the phone itself.. the sim card are the same... the only thing that is left is to flash the radio which i will have done later today

The radio won't matter. These are most likely wrong APN settings and/or incompatible carrier UMTS bands.

Did you check the APN?? What letter is showing ej E, H, 3G? Am think is wrong APN bc is was incompatible band you could not make or recive calls
Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 4g using xda app-developers app

SIM GSM in India HELP

Hi all,
I have a Sprint Galaxy s4 mf9 stock which has been unlocked by sprint. I have confirmed this because I don't get the invalid sim message. I have arrived in India and now I am trying to use a local sim here. The sim has been inserted and I have changed the network type to gsm/utms. However, I get a circle with a line thru it where the signal is to be shown. I try to click on mobile operators and when it searches there are all the results of the local phone operators here. However, when I choose the local one I have, which is Vodafone IN, I just get a message saying unable to connect try later. If I choose automatic, same problem. I never get the signal bars. Also, I have tried this sim in another full unlocked GSM phone here and the sim works normally. Please help on what I may be missing so that I can use this phone while I'm here. Thanks so much for any help.
SuperG03
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