Guys
I am wondering if anyone knows if Samsung has MCC/MNC whitelist in these phones limiting to these networks only (Like Apple do)? I have the issue where we are building a private LTE network and it seems that this phone does not want to accept our MCC.MNC. I have the international version so it's definitely not network locked and i have tried a few of the main operator SIM cards and it works. I have read all the other related thread on the subject but found no answers.
So does anyone know if Samsung is doing this and is there a way to change this list in the phone if it exists?
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I have a question regarding how the network provider is displayed.
I have seen several Hermes with different ROMs at work. On some, the long (or full) name of the network carrier is displayed while on others it is abbreviated although the same SIM card is used. Is there a registry entry or something that can tweak this?
Thank you!
I am in New Zealand and have purchased an ex AT&T Samsung Focus. Love WP 7.5 but cant send or recieve txt pictures. I doubt Telecom N.Z and AT&T use different protocols.
So its either a software incompatability or the that my focus tells Teleco N.Z that the phone is a AT&T model.
So I seem to have two options Change the ROM to a different version of WP7.5 or edit the Carrier name. Depends what is causing Telecom to lock me out of picture sharing?
If I edit the Carrier name what do I out in its place to indicate its a Telecom phone.
Regards
Purplerust
I know I'm breaking the cardinal rule of posting in the wrong forum but many of you have been such a great help with my Note 3 and are knowledgeable on Samsung products in general, I thought I would cross post. With the Note 3, you can access the "Regional Carrier" settings using the following code:
*#272*[IMEI]# (that is *#272*(your IMEI number)#)
When this menu is accessed, it shows all the carriers (using 3 letter code) which the phone can be set to. Assuming your device is unlocked and the inserted SIM is from the carrier you're switching to, upon reboot, the phone is provisioned for that specific carrier (APN settings, carrier specific apps, network settings etc...).
This is a great feature but I'm wondering how you access this menu on the Samsung Galaxy S4 device. The model I'm using is the M919V model from WIND Mobile (Canadian variant).
Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!
RESOLVED
Unlike the Note 3, the CSC (Consumer Software Customization) otherwise known as the Regional Carrier menu is a hidden menu within the Samsung Device model lineup. This menu will show a listing of scripts in the phone, depicted by a 3 letter code and specific to the carriers which can be preloaded on your device. If your device is unlocked and you wish to use it with one of the specified carriers, you can insert your carrier specific SIM, access this menu and "INSTALL" the specific configured script for that carrier. The question is always asked... "What is the benefit?".
Answer: With smartphones, they are mini computers and not just your typical "telephone". As such, you have multiple settings which vary among carriers. As such, by configuring your device to be carrier specific, it will modify specific settings which are proprietary to that specific carrier. As an example, it will modify the APN details, update your network settings to reflect access to specific modems such as 3G, 4G, HSPA+ and LTE and will also brand the device with specific apps which have been preloaded and configured for that specific carrier such as a "My Account" app. These are just some of the things to name a few which implementation of the proper CSC settings will provide.
Samsung realized that tech savvy people have figured out how to access these menus and this has resulted in fixes implemented in OTA updates to hinder people from being able to do this. As such, you cannot use the typical dialpad entry to gain access to the menu but do have the ability through ROOTING your device. Unfortunately, a ROOT will most likely "void" your warranty so it's at the discretion of the "end user" whether or not the warranty is important.
Thank you to all who assisted and happy trails!
cellrama said:
I know I'm breaking the cardinal rule of posting in the wrong forum but many of you have been such a great help with my Note 3 and are knowledgeable on Samsung products in general, I thought I would cross post. With the Note 3, you can access the "Regional Carrier" settings using the following code:
*#272*[IMEI]# (that is *#272*(your IMEI number)#)
When this menu is accessed, it shows all the carriers (using 3 letter code) which the phone can be set to. Assuming your device is unlocked and the inserted SIM is from the carrier you're switching to, upon reboot, the phone is provisioned for that specific carrier (APN settings, carrier specific apps, network settings etc...).
This is a great feature but I'm wondering how you access this menu on the Samsung Galaxy S4 device. The model I'm using is the M919V model from WIND Mobile (Canadian variant).
Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!
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I have unlocked my US Cellular SM-N900R4 on Lilipop, and am now trying to get it working on T-mobile. After the local USC store unlocked it, I added an APN editor from the Playstore, and now have the data working for the LTE connection. The problem that i am having is that it gives a 'no Sim or Sim Error' when trying to place calls, probably due to the network setting not allowing me to select GSM / LTE network option. The only 2 options for network selection LET / CDMA or CDMA.
The following thread was for unlocking a Sprint G2 for Tmobile, but gave some good info but the apps just wornt work on my Note 3 on lilipop.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2729370
The radio switcher app crashes, as well as the other ones that i saw on the PlayStore, so i cant select a GSM option
I was able to install an APN app to get the data working, so now i just need to get the voice / calls working. I was able to install the Rom Toolbox Lite app from the store, but there is no
ro.carrier=???
ro.build.target_operator=???
available from the build properties. Instead there are CDMA operator values for US Cellular and the 310??? value for US Celllar. Should i change this value to 'None'? IF so, what is the decimal value for the 'None' carrier option?
Can anyone give me some suggestions? are these apps specific to the Sprint G2 or to the android version? Is there a custom rom that might enable these settings?
Thanks in advance for any assistance or re-direction to information on the subject.
Suggestion would be to use the Sprint forums .
How can the APN settings be Manually FORCED into A Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Without SIM Present?
Got this older Note3 (a Canadian version) for Geo Location Internet based website experimentation.
There are some sites that not only can access the IP of a phone for location, but I have found some sites and their APPS that will NOT work unless they have access to the carrier info in order to thwart any VPN attempts.
Removing a local SIM will not remove the current or Baked in APN Carrier settings, so that will not work.
I am looking for a way to Force install basic New Carrier APN Settings without having to purchase or get a particular Sim, in order to make the APN and IP Locations the same.
I have searched and YT and Google and this site as much as I know how and found nothing.
I AM able to access the settings and input new ones.. BUT upon going back to select Which operator ALL The NEW Name and APN Settings do not show up at all.
Here is a YT vid on it.. BUT the last step clicking back clears everything and keeps the old carrier and does not add a second.
Here is the BEST guide with ALL Carrier settings BUT still no joy in the setting staying.
Samsung Note 3 Apn Settings
Steps by Steps configuration for your Samsung Note 3 Apn Settings. complete list of most updated APN Settings for your Samsung Note 3 Phone
apn-settings.com
Please help, in what may I be doing wrong, missing or need to do or flash into this phone?
Thank you and kindest regards.
Wouldn't it be easiest to flash it with a decent ROM and try from there?
Long ago that I had the hlte-version of S3 Note but I think there is still some action...
PS: Was there even a canadian version (as in different hardware)?