[Q] Only wcdma on i9505, no gsm signal - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello xda ,
I have a problem with my i9505 .
I have no gsm signal.
When i choose "GSM only" it says "emergency calls only" , thus in the areas without 3g , my fathers old brick is better than my s4.
If i chose "WCDMA only" it works in the areas with 3g .
If i choose "WCDMA/GSM" if the 3g signal is weak , it search for 2g... doesn't find so i get again "emergency calls only"
If i choose "LTE/ WCDMA / GSM" and i try to call somebody it brings up the calling screen but nothing happens until i get " line busy "
I tried a lot of different modems with no luck , my google skills failed me too ... so here i am .
Any sugestions ?
PS. No waranty here. So " send it to samsung " is not what i'm looking for .
Thanks for reading.

hi
i have same problem,
if you find solution please tell me
i have GSM full bar, but no calls incoming or outcoming
in WCDMA weak signal, but everything is working
Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505
please help

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