Hello!
Just got my (new from Google) N4 yesterday. Existing Orange (EE) contract sim.
The bottom of the notification shade displays a load of @s with a pipe symbol in the middle at the bottom. I assume this is supposed to display the carrier (so Orange or EE).
I can't insert an image being a new user so: imgur.com/cN5L2NX.png
Also, there is no carrier text in the usual 'top bar'. Is it supposed to mention it there?
It is 4.22 (standard, as it arrived), has been rebooted etc.
Thanks a lot!
Seems to be a common problem on that network. Sorry but I can't remember if there is a fix, but a search should show up other people with the same issue.
Sent from my Nexus 4
There was similar stuff posted in the CM thread, seems the network names are buggered up as the phone doesn't recognise it - might need to get Android to add EE as a UK network
My calls and data seem to be working fine - would there be any 'unforeseen' problems from this? Couldn't see any resolution in the other thread.
If it's just the name, I really don't care!
It's just the name AFAIK so it should work fine
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Hi everyone. I have a problem that makes NO sense at all - but it's still a problem. Here goes:
As per recommendation of a number of people around here, and because I do not have a data plan, I have had two APNs for a while now: one was the real orange UK apn I use (let's call this "real") and the other, named "null" was empty (let's call this "fake"), so that I could switch between them and avoid paying most of the time. This worked perfectly up to...
The day I received an sms (perhaps mms? not sure) from 1550. As far as I know that's the number Orange UK spams its users from. There was the text "RockCorps" and a very small attachment (15kb I think). I accidentally pressed the "download" button but did cancel right after. I'm not sure if anything downloaded at all, but I didn't actually notice anything different, except...
My data connection was suddenly on. I could see the GPRS icon, and NetSentry also reported transmitted data. I checked the apn selection screen, which confirmed that my apn was still set to the fake one. But data was being transmitted!
So while I am using a fake, blank APN, gprs goes on and off as it pleases and transmits data.
I find this very alarming (and costly). I have tried to fix the issue by:
*selecting only 2G networks (to be safe)
*turning off always on mobile data
*turning off pretty much any phone setting that have to do w/ mobile data/GPRS.
*deleting ALL apns and re-creating them
*restoring apn list to blank factory setting and then reentering both apns.
NOTHING has worked. The phone still acts as if I have the real apn selected although the fake one is selected.
The ONLY method I've found so far for the phone to stop rogue GPRSing is to delete the real APN from the list. But whenever I add it again, without selecting it, the phone exhibits the same behaviour I describe above.
I'm clueless and a bit worried here. This is not making any sense, and the exact same settings I'm using now were working perfectly exactly up to the minute I opened the aforementioned message. Can anyone please help?
---further phone info----
HTC Magic, w/ cupcake, bought in Greece fully unlocked, with NO settings/added applications added by the carrier. NOT rooted.
Using it in the UK, on Orange mobile pay-as-you-go.
I had to enter mobile data settings myself: only entered GPRS apn (I'm not sure if that's a choice or up to the provider, but I've never seen any edge/3g icons up there).
Hello!
Bit of a tricky one this, haven't seen anything like it before
Had the Nexus for a few weeks now with no trouble, however after letting a friend use their sim card (3-UK) in my phone I have the following issue.. (see attachments)
My network EE is displayed as a string of @s - as well as the two related networks (T-MOB/Orange). Sometimes I can see the correct name in the network list, however once connected it is displayed again as a string of @s.
This problem is carrying across multiple flashes and resets, am now at a loss! Any help would be appreciated
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2
Hi everyone, noob here.
After installing CM10 on my Motorola defy the system was working almost flawlessly except for one crucial issue: no mobile service. After some major googling and checking up on the settings (IMEI is still valid, along with phone number, even tried to manually put in VPN settings) a thread suggested that I check my baseband settings. To my surprise, it had somehow defaulted to Europe and to some other carrier I hadn't heard of. I then switched it to North America (where I reside) but was confused as I noticed 2 T-mobile settings with some sort of version number next to them. (I run on Walmart family mobile, a branch of T-Mobile) I randomly chose one hoping for the best but sadly, upon restart my defy still remains with no service, but even worse, I'm stuck at the emergency call only screen. Is there any way I can return to the menu to change the baseband setting once more without totally erasing all data and flashing the device?
Well, I decided to repeat the installation process and am now back in CM 10, but even as change the baseband settings to the other T-mobile selections, I still receive no service. Changing the baseband to 'USA T-Mobile 3.4.2-107-9' causes a AT&T network selection to appear, but even selecting that does no good. Is an extra step required to make calls/texts with walmart family mobile on CM10? Does it have to be unlocked or something? I'm very confused.
My friend just retired and moved to Costa Rica. We tried Movistar prepaid and could not get his n4 to recognize the Sim. Does anyone have experience using the N4 with a Costa Rican sim? If so which carrier? Was I missing something? If there is somewhere I should have looked before posting please let me know. Its important I find an answer for him as he is legally blind and has little expertise in this area. Also if it matters, he needs to stay on 4.3 stock, rooted because of his difficulties seeing the updated dialer and call log. Thanks!
It depends on what you mean by "recognize the sim" do you mean the phone will not accept the sim or once the sim is inserted , data doesn't work. It could be something simple like APN settings or something else so could you please specify you're problem.
Also android runs voice navigation throughout its operating system which should help you're friend significantly. Dialer can also be changed by apk to provide a better experience for partially sighted users.
Phone : Nexus 4 /Rom : cataclysm / Kernel : Stock.
bladebuddy said:
It depends on what you mean by "recognize the sim" do you mean the phone will not accept the sim or once the sim is inserted , data doesn't work. It could be something simple like APN settings or something else so could you please specify you're problem.
Also android runs voice navigation throughout its operating system which should help you're friend significantly. Dialer can also be changed by apk to provide a better experience for partially sighted users.
Phone : Nexus 4 /Rom : cataclysm / Kernel : Stock.
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Thanks for your response to my post! After inserting the sim and rebooting, the Movistar manager and I attempted to add a new APN, After inputting the correct information and selecting save, it would not connect and would respond with a No valid SIM warning. It would never retain the apn settings.
He has learned the layout and position of 4.3 and loves the voice commands, assistive technology, and google now, it has been a struggle getting him a setup he can use and I may someday post a thread concerning that process.
edit: the APN steetings that automatically loaded also did not work
Bump because my friend could really use my help!
Hi All,
Please help. I'm a rookie at rooting and have an unlocked Japanese Note 3 through AU (my Japanese service provider). I was in a rush and paid someone to unlock it before heading back to the States last year. The phone works with my AT&T sim card but when I am back in Japan (with Japanese sim) I am constantly being dropped from the network. 4G service usually works for internet, etc, but I cannot make/receive phone calls and only occasionally can send/receive text messages. I need to know if I should re-root the phone (and leave it rooted) or just do a factory reset (or perhaps change some other setting to get things working again)? The problem with a factory reset is that it will probably re-lock the phone and I don't have a code.
Strange Detail:
Whenever I try to dial a number, the name of a Chinese Province shows up under the Contact's Name. This suggested to me some network issue where the phone somehow thinks it's in China (though texts still kinda work...) and doesn't connect correctly to the Japanese network.
Details:
Model: sm-N900J (per the download screen) i believe this means it has a SnapDragon Processor
Knox warranty has been tripped (apparently by the guy I paid to unlock it originally - is that bad?)
Android 4.3 (looks like I'm still in the original version of Jellybean. Should I upgrade to Kitkat or Lollipop?)
Other Issues:
As of two days ago, the phone now restarts after about 5 minutes of use. Like many Note 3 phones, it's always done the occasional random restart (another reason to root?) but now it's making the phone almost unusable. Also, since having the phone rooted/unlocked/re-rooted I always get a series of warnings upon start-up. Typically, standard Samsung apps like S Planner, Calendar Storage, Keyguard and Index Service have stopped. I have never been able to use the Calendar (or other basic apps) since it always crashes. Is this an issue with Knox clashing with something from the original root (I still see SuperSU loaded -but "turned off"- in the apps menu)?
Idealy...
...someone can help me decide the best course of action (Root, Reset, Other), and how to make sure I can connect back up to my Japanese network properly. I think I'd prefer to root since what I want is an unlocked phone that works smoothly, with good battery life, little to no bloatware, a custom theme and a working S pen. If I root, what's the best method (already have SuperSU apparently) and which ROM and version of Android would be the most stable?
Main Issues Recap:
No connection to phone network (or limited 4G internet).
Phone restarts every few minutes.
Many Apps crash upon Start-up.
Thanks in advance!
So, here's an update that someone with a similar problem might find useful...
Japan uses CDMA for voice and GSM for LTE Data. Somehow (probably through using my phone in the states on a GSM network) the phone was no longer connecting to the CDMA network. Since I'd gotten no responses and felt like there was a good chance that a factory reset would not reverse the sim-unlock I'd stupidly paid to have done, I did a factory reset. Despite appearing to have solved my Index Service, Calendar Storage, S Planner crashing issues, I was still having the exact same problem of LTE working but no CDMA network.
Somehow I stumbled on to this website...(well, I'm unable to post as a new user but searching for "How To Fix Samsung Galaxy error while searching for network" should bring it up).
There, I found some really odd directions that solve network error issues. The only part of the instructions I was really able to carry out was take out the battery and simultaneously press the home and power buttons 10 times. I restarted my phone and miraculously was able to place a call for the first time in a year in Japan!
But then I no longer had any data. I figured it had to do with the APN settings being wiped in the strange reset I just tried. But when I went into Settings>More Networks>Mobile Networks there was no longer an Access Point Names option in the menu. There is no longer a "Network Mode" option either. I used to have that set to LTE/WCDMA/GSM but now I only see a System Select option that simply lets me change my CDMA roaming mode from Automatic to Home Only.
I tried searching everywhere for the missing Access Point Names menu to no avail (and almost attempted to try flashing CyanogenMod for the time hoping this would bring back the APN settings menu) but then I realized that I could do a search in the settings app. I searched APN and the option came right up (though it's frustrating that this now appears to be hidden). Using the following settings (copied below) from the AU by KDDI website I created a new APN profile. Now mobile date appears to be working just fine too!
So, now I just need to decide if I want to keep running Touchwiz in Jellybean or use my new found confidence to try rooting and custom roms...
I'm also kind of curious to see that the next phone bill comes in as expected and I'm not being charged for a bunch of crazy usage! Also, any suggestions to help explain how I got into this problem in the first place, or how to clean up any loose ends would be appreciated.
APN Setting for LTE NET for DATA
APN name au.au-net.ne.jp
User name [email protected]
Password au
Authentication type CHAP