I have just received a Nexus 4 off ebay today. Said it was a month old, unlocked etc.
I got it for the Mrs. She powered it up, and inserted her O2 sim and it said "no service".
We haven't done a thing to the phone but turn it on. Is there a reason for this?
I've attached the software details.
X82X said:
I have just received a Nexus 4 off ebay today. Said it was a month old, unlocked etc.
I got it for the Mrs. She powered it up, and inserted her O2 sim and it said "no service".
We haven't done a thing to the phone but turn it on. Is there a reason for this?
I've attached the software details.
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Have you tried to set the Settings->Wireless&Networks->Mobile Networks->Network operators on "Choose automatically"?
It may have been set to another carrier by the previous owner.
Clicking set automatically doesn't seem to do anything. And when she clicks mobile networks, which usually shows a list, nothing happens.
X82X said:
Clicking set automatically doesn't seem to do anything. And when she clicks mobile networks, which usually shows a list, nothing happens.
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Have you tried adding your APN manually
http://service.o2.co.uk/IQ/SRVS/CGI...ion,question=ref(User):str(Mobile),CASE=19044
http://www.geeksquad.co.uk/articles/chapter/595-04-how-to-set-apn-settings-for-the-02-mobile-network
Take the sim out and make sure its in properly, then re insert and reboot, and try again to find network, try choosing o2.
I had this problem and it just seemed to fix itself while doing the above
Wait is the IMEI present in settings?(don't post a photo)
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It does come up with a IMEI when I go into settings. As you can see from the attached, there is no signal at all. I've tried mine and her sim. This phone looks brand new, the guy said he used it for a month, it's running 4.3. Everything works but this.
X82X said:
It does come up with a IMEI when I go into settings. As you can see from the attached, there is no signal at all. I've tried mine and her sim. This phone looks brand new, the guy said he used it for a month, it's running 4.3. Everything works but this.
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Did you update the APN or are you just going to keep telling us that the guy used it for a month and that it looks brand new?
Whats the point of even putting in an APN when I have NO signal and it can't even scan for networks.
Secondly, I think it's faulty. I noticed the sim tray isn't sitting flush, with or without a sim card inside. And more worryingly, I just tried the to add an APN, it didn't even save, and there is this rippling effect on the screen if I press the back of the phone, or front. It's in the exact same spot. Even holding the phone in the hand and gripping causes the effect, It's like an invisible stick is poking at the screen, distorting it. Hard to explain.
Maybe all this is irrelevant, but I'm suspicious.
Have you tried performing a hard reset? It could possibly be blacklisted, amongst other things.
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Looks like the IMEI is blocked. This can mean the phone is reported stolen and therefore the IMEI is blocked.
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Really? It's there a way I can check without first accusing this person?
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X82X said:
Really? It's there a way I can check without first accusing this person?
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one way, but i dont know if this will help you http://www.t-mobile.com/VERIFYIMEI.ASPX
heres another way https://prod.eie.net.au/portal/template/MYMIMEIInquiry.vm
Thanks for that. Both tests included a seperate paid one, show no problems, no blocked IMEI.
The only road I can think of to go down now is the whole unlocking bootloader, flashing other modems/roms etc.
X82X said:
Thanks for that. Both tests included a seperate paid one, show no problems, no blocked IMEI.
The only road I can think of to go down now is the whole unlocking bootloader, flashing other modems/roms etc.
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is that micro sim working in another phone? if your sim card works in anotger phone, then the n4 itself is the issue. my first n4 i returned within a day, it wasnt reading any sim cards at all.
Both sims work fine in other phones. I'm so annoyed by this, it's near mint condition. This guy had to know it was faulty surly.
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X82X said:
Both sims work fine in other phones. I'm so annoyed by this, it's near mint condition. This guy had to know it was faulty surly.
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it could be the phone itself then. the n4 has a known issue with faulty sim readers. btw, was your sim cut down to a micro size or is it an actual micro sim?
btw, this simms works fine too
It's a proper micro sim. I just want to be sure that it's nothing my end before I start moaning and getting refunds. But at the moment I think there is no other option. Would trying to flash another radio make a difference? Or is it futile?
X82X said:
It's a proper micro sim. I just want to be sure that it's nothing my end before I start moaning and getting refunds. But at the moment I think there is no other option. Would trying to flash another radio make a difference? Or is it futile?
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the radios might play a role for a little better or worse reception, but one wont not give you a connection and another will is highly improbable.
It's imei related. Since you stated it's present & not erased, that means it can't register with the network due to a possible blacklist.
Also micro Sims and normal Sims that are cut will both function in the nexus(I've tried both).
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Ok so I just purchased a GT-I9500 as a new unlocked international phone. Seller stated box was open item so White cover could be installed and phone tested. The phone powers and seems ok but upon inspection the box IMEI and contents differ. Box seems to of originally had more than two stickers with the IMEI (B & C) are still on the box. I assume there was an "A" at one time. Contents seem OK but the phone will not register to my US Carrier ( Tried Automatic and Manual ). Search will not find a carrier. Signal bars are Grey and seem to have what I'm assuming is a circle with a line running across the bottom of the bars. My guess is that it is a lock symbol and the device is not unlocked. The phone reports a serial number of 0123456789ABCDEF. I have an unlocked G4 I337 that will register with the SIM I'm testing with.
My guess is the phone has been unboxed, re-flashed, S/N removed and sold as a International Unlocked phone. Or it is a cheap knock off possibly in an OEM box. I can't read the users manual but it references
I installed Kies for Mac and it will recognize my S4 I337 but this phone continues to say please connect a device. I have tried all USB modes.
*#1234# info if this helps
AP: I9500XXUAMDK
CP: I9500XXUAMDK
CSC: I9500JAMDK
Status says IMEI SV 78
Advice? Return it to where I purchased it? Fix the S/N?
OK Genuine Galaxy S4/33/Note II Free App came back with wrong Rom size and wrong screen resolution. It's a FAKE.... But I already have a return authorization.
Return it mate.
You can check hardware by using an app called CPU-Z, that will let you know if it's fake or not.
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Hi all looking for help for friend of mine
He bought galaxy note 4 on China website which would be OK but his phone is having issue with receiving calls Evan he has full signal
He send phone back 3 times and they told him there is nothing wrong
He change 3 sim card and still same
When he restart phone all is fine and from out of the blue you can try to ring him and it's like his phone is off
Mine idea is can I do back up of mine note4 and try load that the his note4 ? Is it possible?
Thank you
GALAXY S6 / S6 Edge SPRINT
SECRET / HIDDEN MENU​
I was digging through menus, just nose'n around. and I came upon ,"The All Mighty Secret Menu". Without dialing a code, not even opening up the dialer at all... Go to "Settings", "Activate Phone", and then wait about 1 full minute. At this time the phone will display it's monthly usage report. Then press the "Menu" (the 3 little dots in the corner) button. Then press [PST]... And there she is.... I searched all over Google for any reference to this way to get into the secret menu, but was unable to, so I thought to myself the maybe, just maybe, I was the first to find this.... :fingers-crossed: Anyhow, I wanted to inform the Community that has helped me "So Much" over the years..... Now you know. I don't have my data cable or my OTG cable with me, so I will have to go outside and try to upload the screenshots using my phone, but I am at work and have terrible reception....
I have the:
Galaxy S6 (Sprint) 128GB
Rooted
Sacs Galaxy S6 Edge ROM from here: Sac23_Deoxed_Modded_v3_Mintified S6 Edge ROM
Ktoonsez Kernel
Thanks for your time,
BigBry87
One
Well, what's in that menu? I have the regular S6 here in the Netherlands and I don't have an 'activate phone' menu item.
It will probably only have that on the Sprint/Verizon phones as they use CDMA system
not to be disrespectful but of course, everybody who discovered a "hidden secret" must be at work, with bad reception, and unable to post screenshots.
like, every freaking one.
do (almost) everyone on xda work with undersea cables or / are dungeon explorers?
and they usually are at work non stop for 48hours.
(op posted at 4:48am my time, and its already 6pm now. its already been 13 hours since op is at work)
Here some screens as promised.
@shiningamor sorry I had posted them in the other thread only about an hour afterwards.
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Here some screens as promised.
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Sm-g920p. Unlocked. Via stifilz. Whn I go into phone utility thr is no lte box
How do i do this on Samsung Galaxy on5
@blazin8 sorry I'm not sure about the S5 as i have never owned one. I still have my S6 from Sprint (un- blacklist with a new esn#) and a S7 from T-Mobile. And just recently the new S8+... also from T-Mobile.
Hi. I am trying to register my gold Samsung S7 edge on Samsung.com but it keeps saying it doesn't recognise my serial number. I have typed it in from the back of the phone and checked it in Android settings and from aida64. Also when I put my model in sm-g935f it comes up with a massive list I am sure I saw which one I had when I first setup the phone but now cannot see what full model it is anywhere can someone please help.
Can't seem to delete this item has randomly done it now been trying for days