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[Q] Not receiving text messages from girlfriend only!

Hey xda,
I have been having this intermittent problem with my GT540 where I will be receiving and making text messages all the time and suddenly I will stop getting replies from one person only, my girlfriend. I know she has been texting because she has been telling me over MSN and facebook but these messages won't goto my phone. I put my SIM card in another phone and they all come through in one big heap.
Things I've tried:
removed and replaced SIM card
airplane mode on/off
update firmware to 2.1update1 stock
reflash firmware (3 store did this for me in attempt to fix the problem which fixed it for a while)
deleted all previous messages from her/everyone
put sim card in different phone (as said earlier, this downloads all her messages in one go, however this other phone is not my main phone and isn't ment to be used)
anyone have any ideas? please help me

This would be more if a long term solution, but this is why i like Google voice. All SMS stored online in case you don't receive one, for whatever reason.
Or maybe just replace your girlfriend..
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I think your girlfriend angry to you

decalex said:
This would be more if a long term solution, but this is why i like Google voice. All SMS stored online in case you don't receive one, for whatever reason.
Or maybe just replace your girlfriend..
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"Or maybe just replace your girlfriend.."
+1

Get a different phone, that's what i did. My gt540 had a mind of its own. When people used to text me i would receive the texts late. When people called me it would go straight to voicemail. it would usually take six tries to get through to me. My wife had the same phone and she was going through the same thing as me. This problem started from android 1.6. Back then i would just receive texts late once in a while. The more i upgraded the phone the more problems the phone gave me with its network. So finally i had enough and got a new phone a couple of days ago. I am now the proud owner of the Samsung galaxy s.
I know that the text/call issues dont affect everyone, however i had this issue and i know a couple other people who went through it to. I can't think of anything else to tell you other than get a different phone.
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I have to agree with skribbler
I am getting a wildfire on Tuesday for the same reason plus the wildfire can run honeycomb
And cm7
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honeycomb aint out, only on emulator and wildfire is ldpi so i dont know why you would want to buy it.

I have restricted income and no credit rating and I want a capacitive screen for less than £160 can you suggest any other phones
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try to flash another ROM, that will solve all of your problems..
wildfire is ldpi so that's really big problem..

Samsung galaxy 3 or galaxy ace not are not too expensive
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New Firmware is pure Crap !

Well fellows I updated my brand new device two days before and certainly it was working quite fine until today it just by itself lost all the signals I was shocked and re started the phone it took long time to show signals but waiting was'nt worth here my network state for device was "Emergency calls only" and when I tried to dial or send sms I get error "Not registered on network"... I than searched the forums googled the symptom but there was no luck on operating the device on network while keep in mind that my device is Official unlocked version and those who haven't had such issue will surely say that S3 is best phone bla bla bla but those who introspection me will understand the real value of mighty Galaxy S3... shame I switched from iPhone knowing that its iPhone killer but killer killed itself... so sad
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Fine. Go back. We wont miss u

Well then go back to iPhone, no one here is interested in hearing you moan and complain.
If you have a question, ask it and we will try to answer it.
If you just come to complain then don't bother coming back.
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well... if you jus dont know the way to resolve your issue or dont know the way to get help from a community.... then u can always go back for icrap or whatever. who cares if your mobile cries, get raped or bla bla bla...

Ofcourse posting in this tone here means im frustrated and looking for help been wake up from past 17 hours searching for solution but no luck... i wasnt meant be that way rude no offense forum fellows ...
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hashuumi said:
Well fellows I updated my brand new device two days before and certainly it was working quite fine until today it just by itself lost all the signals I was shocked and re started the phone it took long time to show signals but waiting was'nt worth here my network state for device was "Emergency calls only" and when I tried to dial or send sms I get error "Not registered on network"... I than searched the forums googled the symptom but there was no luck on operating the device on network while keep in mind that my device is Official unlocked version and those who haven't had such issue will surely say that S3 is best phone bla bla bla but those who introspection me will understand the real value of mighty Galaxy S3... shame I switched from iPhone knowing that its iPhone killer but killer killed itself... so sad
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Yeah. That's the new "Stops working after two days" bug that Samsung accidentally introduced into the new firmware. Unlike normal bugs, which usually appear immediately after a flash, this new bug waits two whole days and then pops up. A normal, seasoned Android user would have tried swapping SIMs, trying current SIM in another handset, and ruling out hardware problems before concluding the firmware was at fault. Clearly, your extensive iPhone experience has given you the wisdom to see past this clever deception, and immediately conclude that the firnware must be at fault. I'll know to track you down in the future for any tricky problems I might have. THANKS MAN!!!
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1. try switching wcdma/gsm modes.
2. try some other sim
3. try a factory reset
if you still dont get signals, then possibly its related to corrupted "efs" folder.

So I shouldn't update to LFB?
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locoboi187 said:
So I shouldn't update to LFB?
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Of course you should. LFB is awesome.
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gaui said:
Of course you should. LFB is awesome.
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But it has that SIM bug though

locoboi187 said:
But it has that SIM bug though
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No it doesn't. He didn't even say he is using LFB. "Latest" firmware depends on region and variant

Mister_Mxyzptlk said:
I should apologize too, if I helped contribute to this whole SIM bug confusion. I was just giving the OP some much needed crap. XXLFB is rock solid! Flash away!!
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In any case, my point still stands: you can't complain about a firmware version and not even say what version it is. What the hell kind of answer do you expect? The OP has some firmware version with some kind of possible signal problem. And?

esist said:
In any case, my point still stands: you can't complain about a firmware version and not even say what version it is. What the hell kind of answer do you expect? The OP has some firmware version with some kind of possible signal problem. And?
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You're right. I was just so WTF-faced after reading the OP that I had to rant for a minute.
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Anyone running BLFB in America? Gonna flash soon !
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Gotta give OP a break. We're not in the Q&A or Developer section so he's under no obligation to merely post up a question.
We can't keep replying to someone's frustration with immediate condemnation and "so go back to Apple." He's having issues, and is offering his rant. If I purchased a brand new device, ran an official update, and had things mess up, I'd be damn well pissed too. We don't need to white knight for Samsung. Nor should we give a **** what device someone is coming from.

I don't believe that it was the update, because you would have heard of more people complaining about this issue, it's one or two things,a defective device, or he works for Apple!
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ijeff said:
Gotta give OP a break. We're not in the Q&A or Developer section so he's under no obligation to merely post up a question.
We can't keep replying to someone's frustration with immediate condemnation and "so go back to Apple." He's having issues, and is offering his rant. If I purchased a brand new device, ran an official update, and had things mess up, I'd be damn well pissed too. We don't need to white knight for Samsung. Nor should we give a **** what device someone is coming from.
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While you're right about us not needing to defend the device or company and we shouldn't rise to this kind of thing, there's a difference between ranting and trolling. Frustrated or not, there's no way anyone who owns a modern smartphone and registers here would have missed that playing the iphone-card on pretty much any android forum is a hot spot for flamewars. That's no way to find a solution, the only thing you'll find is a punch in the face and that helps noone.
Your argument is valid for any of the people replying too. You don't need to be a knight in shiny armor for the OP, the people responding is just venting frustration over what they find is wrong with the post. There's always someone who gets frustrated.
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It could be your carrier fault. I had been experiencing connection problem due to carrier upgrading to LTE service. Check with your carrier 1st.
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well if you are on o2,giffgaff,tesco they were down yesterday from 12pm and have only come back on now where i am.
check your area if you are on o2 @ www.status.o2.co.uk

Ok guys here is my story.i bought the s3 on the 6th of july from croma bandra mumbai .i downloaded the new firware.now the issue i am facing is at times i am able to browse but not able to connect to network related apps like fb twitter etc etc .
Then wen i disable data mode and renable it agains everything works fine but after sumtime everything stops workoing and the same things has to repeated again .
I have also replaced my vodafone micro sim but no luck .can sumone plsss help me.thnx
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Not receiving all incoming calls

So I've had this issue for a while now. It went away and came back. People text me say that they are calling me and I'm not answering. The phone rings on their end normally and goes to voicemail, while my note 3 is literally sitting on my desk. I have full service and it doesn't happen to all calls. Some come through some don't, its very sporadic. Could it be a radio issue? Has anyone else had this issue? I have ran stock 4.3, stock 4.4, and numerous Roms. Its definitely not ROM related.
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Gladyscoleman said:
The solution is this just reboot your cell phone.
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So your saying I've never rebooted my phone before? That's a pretty lame answer. I reboot my phone at least twice a day and still have the issue. Good one.
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popkurn611 said:
So your saying I've never rebooted my phone before? That's a pretty lame answer. I reboot my phone at least twice a day and still have the issue. Good one.
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I think he's spamming for post count. If you've completely wiped your phone while installing numerous ROMs on 4.3 and 4.4.2 I would tend to think you're having radio issues. If you're going to call VZW unroot your phone, there's a chance they will check to see if you're tired and when they see you are it will void the warranty.

airmaxx23 said:
I think he's spamming for post count. If you've completely wiped your phone while installing numerous ROMs on 4.3 and 4.4.2 I would tend to think you're having radio issues. If you're going to call VZW unroot your phone, there's a chance they will check to see if you're tired and when they see you are it will void the warranty.
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Yeah I've seen him on other threads. I really don't want a replacement refurb phone. Like for example today it happened once. My sister called me and I picked up and she said did you not get my first call I said nope! She said she can tell BC its rings a little weird. Like rings 3-4 times then just goes to voicemail. Who knows
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I'm having the problem with my Vzw note 3 and my wife is with her Vzw HTC one...The doctors office left me a voice mail and I called back and the receptionist said I just tried to call you and I told her I got no calls..she asked if I had Verizon and I told her yes and she said she has a Verizon smartphone that has been experiencing the same problems...I didn't ask her with model but I think I may be a network issue????
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Bonniecal said:
i am not sure. see your call settings if your out going call shows that off. then then turn on it and see what happen now. it is better to reset your phone settings and use the defult settings. thanks
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there are no phone settings that will change the ability to receive incoming calls.

I'm having the same problem. Running KK atm. I also get persistent double beeps whenever I'm in a phone call.
Note III KK-style

UPDATE!?

My phone just went crazy and said there was an update, any info on this one?

thelonewolf1985 said:
My phone just went crazy and said there was an update, any info on this one?
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My phone said the same "enhancements and improvements". Best I can do at the moment.:
Software Version: MMB29M.G930VVRU2APE1
The current software update gives you the most up to date Android™ security patch on your device.

Komet1 said:
My phone said the same "enhancements and improvements". Best I can do at the moment.:
Software Version: MMB29M.G930VVRU2APE1
The current software update gives you the most up to date Android™ security patch on your device.
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Yep, installing now. Pretty impressive of VZW, if these are indeed the latest (June) security updates that just landed on my Pixel C.

Yep, version APE1 also for me.
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Still no way to root ?

thelonewolf1985 said:
Still no way to root ?
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Is this available through smart switch?

The s7 is garbage!!! Man oh man do i miss my s6 edge + !!! I gave that phone up for a terrible upgrade! This phone after 3 months owning it constantly reboots, constantly freezes, especially bluetooth,lags like hell, and everything else you can think of! Im pissed with Samsung right now. I have a blown speaker when i dont know how or when it happened either! Not a happy Samsung supporter!!!!!

man, sounds like you've got a bad phone. my phone does none of that. it's been good to me since day 1 with all updates and everything.
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podagee said:
The s7 is garbage!!! Man oh man do i miss my s6 edge + !!! I gave that phone up for a terrible upgrade! This phone after 3 months owning it constantly reboots, constantly freezes, especially bluetooth,lags like hell, and everything else you can think of! Im pissed with Samsung right now. I have a blown speaker when i dont know how or when it happened either! Not a happy Samsung supporter!!!!!
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Sounds like you got a defect. None of those problem ms on my end. First phone that didn't make me miss root too much.
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j0hnh0lmes said:
Sounds like you got a defect. None of those problem ms on my end. First phone that didn't make me miss root too much.
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Im glad for you. My wife has the same phone and she was the same, " what are you talking about? I have no problems." Until, "my sdcard is messed up fix it please? And can you make the freezes stop?"
This is 300% guaranteed the last phone from Samsung i will ever buy!!

podagee said:
Im glad for you. My wife has the same phone and she was the same, " what are you talking about? I have no problems." Until, "my sdcard is messed up fix it please? And can you make the freezes stop?"
This is 300% guaranteed the last phone from Samsung i will ever buy!!
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lol... from your signature: "Its not the device....its operator error."
But seriously... A lot of people have this phone and aren't having the issues you are describing. I have the S7. It works perfectly (except the whole no root deal). But my girlfriend on the other hand also comes to me with these random issues.
Says the screen won't turn on, and the camera keeps crashing. Ok, so I look at it. The (cheap) case that she bought from Amazon is holding down the power button so when she presses it, of course nothing happens. And when the screen doesn't turn on via the power button she spams the home key, which is configured to launch the camera after a double tap. Hence, the camera keeps doing funny things. So yeah... operator error. But she's a smart girl. I told her about those things and now everything is fine. She got a new case and we turned off the double-tap home key camera shortcut. Problems solved.
Just gotta find the source of the issues man. These phones are legit. Good luck

Good for you, bye.
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disable update nag
Is there a way to disable the update nag prompt? I am not going to update my phone, in the hopes that someday we will see a root option. I can swipe to remove the prompt, but it remains perpetually in my notifications. Is there a way to remove this?

Wookiestick said:
Is there a way to disable the update nag prompt? I am not going to update my phone, in the hopes that someday we will see a root option. I can swipe to remove the prompt, but it remains perpetually in my notifications. Is there a way to remove this?
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Nothing for a specific notification. You could try long pressing on the notification and seeing if it lets you disable notifications for the whole app but chances are it would be something like SystemUI or other system app so even if it did let you disable all notifications for the app, you may miss others like the USB connection choice for example.

Disable ota
Package disabler pro.. It's a paid app but it's cheap enough and it certainly does the job.. you can disable system update plus partially debloat your phone if careful not to disable the wrong process.. it tells you what you can or cannot disable.. it won't free up space but it will stop the update notifications.. it's envitable that you'll accidently update sooner or later if you don't disable the nag notification..

A lot of times it centers around installed apps as well. Sometimes, all it takes is one to cause issue with the rest of the phone. Did you check on any "same" apps you installed? I've had this thing for a year now, some issues now and then, but was primarily due to apps..uninstalling, updating or finding a supported app was often the solution.
My wife has has an S7 also (a year into Verizon's Samsung devices as well), the only time there's issue is when she doesn't update the apps she has installed. A few of the same apps on different phones, but no problems.
As far as SDCARD issues, what type of card/brand? I had issue with SanDisk cards in my previous samsung phones, so I switched to only using samsung cards...no problems whatsoever since I've changed card brands.

sainthooligan said:
... snip... I've had this thing for a year now, some issues now and then...
My wife has has an S7 also (a year into the phone as well)....
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What? This phone was only released a little over 3 months ago.

sorry, meant with Verizon's Samsung over the last year. GS7 since it's been out. Still no notable issues either way...at least nothing worth crying about.
We were with Sprint before for over a decade. Had Samsung devices since the GS"II" (yeah, that's #2), not many issues over the years at all.

N950USQS2BQL9 pushed today

Doesn't look like the samsung site has the latest info on this update, but my phone just updated to this firmware, curious to see what this addresses.. i hope network performance lol

Downloadin it now appears it's a small update 165mb
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December security patch

Not real helpful but...

I got it early this morning, here in Nashville TN.

Does this fix the data/voice dropout? (DNS, data and voice not working even though the 4G icon shows)

I thought this was Sprint bogging down my "unlimited data". Glad to know its not just me experiencing this issue. I had no issues when I first got my phone in October. Something told me not to download the update smh

Lyvewire said:
I thought this was Sprint bogging down my "unlimited data". Glad to know its not just me experiencing this issue. I had no issues when I first got my phone in October. Something told me not to download the update smh
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Yeah, my phone became unusable. I had to restart to get data/voice working. This would happen randomly multiple times a day.
I had to send the phone back to Samsung for repair and all they did was send it back with the old software.

mrnamster said:
Yeah, my phone became unusable. I had to restart to get data/voice working. This would happen randomly multiple times a day.
I had to send the phone back to Samsung for repair and all they did was send it back with the old software.
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Sounds like you already did everything I was thinking of doing already. Did that at least solve the issue. I wonder how they was able to roll it back being Samsung usually blocks it. Last hope may be the Oreo update..

Lyvewire said:
Sounds like you already did everything I was thinking of doing already. Did that at least solve the issue. I wonder how they was able to roll it back being Samsung usually blocks it. Last hope may be the Oreo update..
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Yes, it solved the issue. I'm holding off on updates unless someone can confirm that the QL9 update fixes this issue.
The phone did not pass initial QC and Samsung replaced some internal parts as shown in the attached pic (the main board assembly I assume). I had the phone back in a week with software QI5.

mrnamster said:
Yeah, my phone became unusable. I had to restart to get data/voice working. This would happen randomly multiple times a day.
I had to send the phone back to Samsung for repair and all they did was send it back with the old software.
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mrnamster said:
Yes, it solved the issue. I'm holding off on updates unless someone can confirm that the QL9 update fixes this issue.
The phone did not pass initial QC and Samsung replaced some internal parts as shown in the attached pic (the main board assembly I assume). I had the phone back in a week with software QI5.
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How long did the whole process take and which version are you on now. I didn't wanna go back further then the update with the call and surf but maybe willing if it fixes the issue

Can I still install the Oreo beta after I installed this latest sprint OTA?

glserr said:
Can I still install the Oreo beta after I installed this latest sprint OTA?
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No you need to Odin to BQL5 then you can flash the CRA2 Oreo update.zip

Can you Odin to BQL5 from BQL9?

Saafir said:
Yes
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Okay, i tried to go from BQL9 to BQL5 and it does not work. model dismatch fail in odin.