Hi I have international version of S5 G900F. I flashed the phone with UK BTU stock rom. Now the problem is I cannot connect to the Network.
I tried going to Settings->More Networks -> Network Operators -> Select automatically . It took 5-10 mins to search but cannot connect.
Sim is not locked as it was working before I flashed the stock rom. also I read somewhere in internet that once the phone is region unlocked, it is permanently unlocked to use any other country sim. I don't know the original region of my phone but I bought it in Uk from 3rd party dealer not from any carrier.
I can think of two thing at the moment. It should be either regional locked again, but it does not prompt any thing to activate or enter pin or anything like that. or it should be wrong modem.
Is there a way to find if the phone is region locked ?
and is there a way to find correct region of the phone ?
the label on the box was removed so I cannot find from the box as well.
Thanks in advance.
I still haven't fixed this problem. Could someone suggest how to fix?
I've attached some screenshots with my phone info.
first image shows NETWORK:UNBLOCKED and IMEI Certi: PASS
-> I think this means, the phone is not blocked by network, and IMEI certificate has passed so it's not stolen or lost claimed phone.
another screenshot is the Firmware and CSC code/country information,
-> this means, this phone is build to sell in UK, so UK sim should unlock the regional lock.
Also the phone was working fine before I installed stock rom which I dowloaded from sammobile.
in the sceenshot, one of the network is connected but it says emergency call only because it cannot register to the network.
It is not sim lock also, because when I put T-mobile sim it does not ask for pin to unlock also.
what is wrong here. any idea guys? xda supposed to be the biggest android forum and samsung s5 is one of the most popular phone at the moment, isn't there anyone who have similar problem and solved? or atleast give some reason this cannot be fixed at all.
does the TMobile sim work? does it register with the network? If yes, then call the provider (of the other sim) and ask what's going on. Maybe you have a broken sim?
blesio said:
does the TMobile sim work? does it register with the network? If yes, then call the provider (of the other sim) and ask what's going on. Maybe you have a broken sim?
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I've tried with Orange sim, and it still cannot register to the network. When I put the orange sim, it pop up a dialogbox asking to choose a network provider, there was two options, T-mobile and orange. So it is detecting the sim, but it cannot register.
And also, I tried my sim in another phone, and my sim works in another phone without any problem.
Did you try to flash the firmware again, and then after that restore factory defaults?
blesio said:
Did you try to flash the firmware again, and then after that restore factory defaults?
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Yes I did, still it didn't work. I emailed samsung customer service with the problem, and they asked me to restore factory defaults.
I did that again but didn't work.
I tried one custom ROM as well. same problem in that rom.
You're rooted? If yes then there might be problem with the modem part of the ROM, can you install the official one part ROM and try with that?
blesio said:
You're rooted? If yes then there might be problem with the modem part of the ROM, can you install the official one part ROM and try with that?
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I've installed stock rom several times, and several different versions( from here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SM-G900F&pcode=0 ). Rooted several times, installed modem.bin files several times from many custom rom/ stock rom. None of them worked. I tried installing modem.bin when not rooted as well. And all the attempt failed.
I did everything I could possibly think of , Then I posted the question in the forum.
You have the IMEI ??!? Or it is lost?? Then only per efs-backup…
Or sim is broken…
Gesendet von meinem SM-G900F
lwiss said:
You have the IMEI ??!? Or it is lost?? Then only per efs-backup…
Or sim is broken…
Gesendet von meinem SM-G900F
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I have imei , and sim is working fine, as I tested my sim in another phone.
uktel3315 said:
I have imei , and sim is working fine, as I tested my sim in another phone.
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I'm having the same problem, but with G900H. I have stock firmware, rooted and everything's working fine until suddenly, I have no network. I restart the phone and get network again but only for a couple of minutes.
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Any update?
XanoZuke said:
Any update?
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Sry XanoZuke, I could not do anything to fix this, so I returned the phone and got another handset. I now have Exynos Octa-core version. Found snapdragon version is more power efficient. My phone gets heated very quickly.
uktel3315 said:
Sry XanoZuke, I could not do anything to fix this, so I returned the phone and got another handset. I now have Exynos Octa-core version. Found snapdragon version is more power efficient. My phone gets heated very quickly.
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Don't worry, I found out that the motherboard was water damaged (the irony of life....), so a bought an LG G3.
Regarding the Exynos chip, I'm never buying anything exynos ever again. The performance is not as solid as Snapdragon and it gets heated really fast. Still, thanks for your reply! ?
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uktel3315
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So sad case remain unsolved, Got almost the same issue, Flashed 1st and last official firmware and custom rom without success NO NETWORK SIGNAL. No IMEI - Null regitered 15 zeros no efs backup etc.
Model : SM-G900S
ROM: XtrStoLite
edreab86 said:
So sad case remain unsolved, Got almost the same issue, Flashed 1st and last official firmware and custom rom without success NO NETWORK SIGNAL. No IMEI - Null regitered 15 zeros no efs backup etc.
Model : SM-G900S
ROM: XtrStoLite
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have you found a solution yet? i have the exact same problem and have tried the same solutions as you listed...
have you found a solution yet? i have the exact same problem and have tried the same solutions as you listed...
Sorry i end up selling the phone as is..
Same deal
My g900f has no mobile services sims fine
I have the same problem.
Cannot connect to network after flashing new ROM. Since then I tried about 10 different original roms and couple custom roms. Number of different MODEMs and BOOTLOADERs but with no joy. SIM card works fine in different phone.
Also I tried to load different CERT files and QCN with Z3X Box but that didn't help either.
I've tried *#0011# command here are results:
with LTE/WCDMA/GSM auto-connect:
imgur.com/i69HCBM
with WCDMA only:
imgur.com/QPbvKHG
and GSM only:
imgur.com/8InhQWQ
It seems that GSM is not working at all.
At this stage I run out of ideas and probably gonna get rid of the phone as it is or use it as pimped-out ipod touch
(sorry for messed up links but I can't post to outside sites yet)
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Hi All,
Got a GS4 i9505 originally locked to Vodafone, had to downgrade modem firmware to unlock to all networks - put in a Three sim - gives me signal but for emergency calls only - No data, no texts and no calls.
upgraded the modem firmware again - no change.
But a stock rom on - No change
Rooted and put a custom rom on - no change.
Tried a different sim (EE) and doesnt give any signal.
Everything now points to the IMEI being blocked right - Nope, checked that and its not blocked.
So im stuck, any ideas?
Thanks all
Where did you get the phone from? New or used? What firmware where you on and what are you on now?
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OP, what country are you in?
The reason I ask is there is no such thing as three in Australia any more, it was closed down on the 31st august.
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Having the same issue here. I have tried everything possible but for putting any other ROM on as i will be asking for a full refund if it persists
wizkid005 said:
Hi All,
Got a GS4 i9505 originally locked to Vodafone, had to downgrade modem firmware to unlock to all networks - put in a Three sim - gives me signal but for emergency calls only - No data, no texts and no calls.
upgraded the modem firmware again - no change.
But a stock rom on - No change
Rooted and put a custom rom on - no change.
Tried a different sim (EE) and doesnt give any signal.
Everything now points to the IMEI being blocked right - Nope, checked that and its not blocked.
So im stuck, any ideas?
Thanks all
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modem problems...
u need to visit Service Center :sly:
Send my E-960/S4 LTE/N2 GSM and /Galaxy Y to xda
Thanks for the replies.
The phone is second hand - apparently it was "unlocked" for 3 when i got it - even though it had a Vodafone bloatware rom on it.
Im from UK - :/ but thanks for the suggestion.
Its on 4.2.2 - stock rom - it was on a custom rom (not sure what though)
When you say Modem, do you mean the hardware or software?
If it is the modem, how would the 3 sim get signal but an EE sim wont?
Thanks
I've been trying to fix since installing the new update at 2pm (PST) today. Finally decided to post a question here hoping someone more knowledgeable can help me fix it.
I bought the phone and it was locked to Bell so I bought a code and was using it on Fido. I flashed the Telcel 4.4.2 update and after I flashed all the files it worked (I tried not flashing modem). When it started I got a screen that said "Network Lock" with only a dismiss button (i.e. nowhere to put re-input my unlock code). If I click it 3 times it lets me into device. In the status bar it says "Invalid SIM card" "Network locked SIM card inserted". When I try to make a call I get "Not registered on network"
I've also tried flashing my old modem.bin via ODIN but that just cause the phone to boot and vibrate a bunch. I was able to get into settings but no option for Network Operator or APN.
The network doesn't work but WiFi and everything else does. So I rooted using the new N9005 root. Added APN settings, and of course, looked for network operators. Fido doesn't show up but all other carriers do (except Chatr).
I'm in the same situation as you are but which new N9005 root are you talking about? I'm on Rogers so if I can use that to get my signal back, that would be awesome.
zerojay said:
I'm in the same situation as you are but which new N9005 root are you talking about? I'm on Rogers so if I can use that to get my signal back, that would be awesome.
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Here>> https://plus.google.com/+Chainfire/posts/QbVy3arpymx
Please post back if you find anything. I've been looking all day and I've given up for the night.
Don't forget to say thanks
JamesKroll said:
Here>> https://plus.google.com/+Chainfire/posts/QbVy3arpymx
Please post back if you find anything. I've been looking all day and I've given up for the night.
Don't forget to say thanks
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I got the autoroot installed and working fine. It says invalid SIM.
Previously, I had installed the firmware without flashing the CSC and I don't remember having sim lock issues then (as the Telcel specific files are not flashed) however you have to deal with the Samsung keyboard repeatedly crashing, so you have to find a way around it.
So my suggestion is reflash without the CSC file and brainstorm a way to put another keyboard on it without needing to input anything first (so Google Play is a no-go), probably side load a keyboard apk through ADB or something. Going to give it a shot.
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The keyboard idea worked fine. Unfortunately I did still get the region/sim lock stuff because everywhere outside of Canada seems to have it turned on and the ROM defaults to tmobile without the CSC apparently. I've decided to bite the bullet and just pay for an unlock as I was planning to do so anyways.
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And that worked until I rebooted and it asked for a SIM unlock code... well... damn. I'm just going to try to flash a rom with region/sim locking removed. Ugh.
Looks like we can fix this by downgrading or creating our own Rogers files: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2608178&page=54
I have the CSC and modem.bin. Tested and working (remember, I flashed PIT as said here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49512809)
https://www.mediafire.com/?yjdgd4j8s72bo46
I rolled my own too. Working fine.
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hi i just found this thread, i have a rogers note 3, unlocked to virgin, i just flashed the mexican rom. it was working the first time but i messed something up so i had to reflash it, and on this second flash it now says region locked sim. and heres the bad news. the original unlock code IS NOT WORKING ANYMORE. wtf do i do now?
evil-doer said:
hi i just found this thread, i have a rogers note 3, unlocked to virgin, i just flashed the mexican rom. it was working the first time but i messed something up so i had to reflash it, and on this second flash it now says region locked sim. and heres the bad news. the original unlock code IS NOT WORKING ANYMORE. wtf do i do now?
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Same thing was happening to me. Just follow the instructions in my previous post.
Hello all
I got my N9005 from UAE from a "Souq.com" website apparently with no warranty, my problem was that frequently the mobile give me "Not register on network" needing to search for a network once or even for 3 or 4 times to work this happened in UAE and when I traveled back to Egypt on two network operators, this issue happened alot on Stock Android 4.3, I read that issue been fixed on Kitkat, so I've wiped all data and flashed Polish 4.4 Stock rom
The problem keep occurring with lower rate but still there
once thing I heard that these handsets "European models by the way" been locked and unlocked by this website
I found that the imei from *#06# mismatches the imei on the back of the phone
So what should I do for those two issues?
M_HaFeZ said:
Hello all
I got my N9005 from UAE from a "Souq.com" website apparently with no warranty, my problem was that frequently the mobile give me "Not register on network" needing to search for a network once or even for 3 or 4 times to work this happened in UAE and when I traveled back to Egypt on two network operators, this issue happened alot on Stock Android 4.3, I read that issue been fixed on Kitkat, so I've wiped all data and flashed Polish 4.4 Stock rom
The problem keep occurring with lower rate but still there
once thing I heard that these handsets "European models by the way" been locked and unlocked by this website
I found that the imei from *#06# mismatches the imei on the back of the phone
So what should I do for those two issues?
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Maybe its a refurbihsed device with a new motherboard and thus a new IMEI number than printed on the box.
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Maybe its a refurbihsed device with a new motherboard and thus a new IMEI number than printed on the box.
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maybe it is, how can you check your imei is refurbished or brand new?
and what about the not registered on network issue?
any ideas?
Look for and install Phone Info on Play and run the refurbishment check in settings.
gee2012 said:
Look for and install Phone Info on Play and run the refurbishment check in settings.
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is that a code like the *#06#?
M_HaFeZ said:
is that a code like the *#06#?
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No, its in the Phone Info app in the settings menu.
For the connection problem it would help if you flashed the correct stock rom with Odin for your country/region from here www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/. Though there are no roms for the Middle East because the N9005 isn`t beeing sold there.
M_HaFeZ said:
maybe it is, how can you check your imei is refurbished or brand new?
and what about the not registered on network issue?
any ideas?
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Here is Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
Regarding not-registered issue, it may be due to your bad SIM card, not always the phone's problem.
You can try to put the SIM card into another phone and see if the problem still persists?
And put another 'good' SIM card to your Note 3 and see if the problem happens?
gee2012 said:
No, its in the Phone Info app in the settings menu.
For the connection problem it would help if you flashed the correct stock rom with Odin for your country/region from here www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/. Though there are no roms for the Middle East because the N9005 isn`t beeing sold there.
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I've used Phone INFO ★Samsung★ application
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
it said the mobile seem to be refurbished
in the Settings --> about device ---> status
nothing tell if the handset is refurbished
for the ROM it is a polish one (the first to have an official Kitkat update)
the phone is not rooted
vndnguyen said:
Here is Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
Regarding not-registered issue, it may be due to your bad SIM card, not always the phone's problem.
You can try to put the SIM card into another phone and see if the problem still persists?
And put another 'good' SIM card to your Note 3 and see if the problem happens?
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I've already tried this app and it said seem as refurbished
I've tried three different SIM from three operators
they worked perfectly on other handsets
M_HaFeZ said:
Hello all
I got my N9005 from UAE from a "Souq.com" website apparently with no warranty, my problem was that frequently the mobile give me "Not register on network" needing to search for a network once or even for 3 or 4 times to work this happened in UAE and when I traveled back to Egypt on two network operators, this issue happened alot on Stock Android 4.3, I read that issue been fixed on Kitkat, so I've wiped all data and flashed Polish 4.4 Stock rom
The problem keep occurring with lower rate but still there
once thing I heard that these handsets "European models by the way" been locked and unlocked by this website
I found that the imei from *#06# mismatches the imei on the back of the phone
So what should I do for those two issues?
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Below link is for your problems solution,Good Luck
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2639341
Good day, I have N9005 from UK but Iam from Middle East.
Because code for regional unlock doesn't work for me I gave my phone to the phone lab where they just changed my IMEI. After that everything was fine, until I decided to flash another rom (Knox already 0x1,so its doesn't matter).
Because I want new Modem I flashed first last Finland 4.4.2 and after that custom rom and changed cellular operator and sim card.
Now I see "Not registered on network" on Note 3 when on my N7100 this sim works perfect.
In Download Mod I have this info (attached).
What I should do now? I tried to find info about it, but nothing.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Shigaon said:
Good day, I have N9005 from UK but Iam from Middle East.
Because code for regional unlock doesn't work for me I gave my phone to the phone lab where they just changed my IMEI. After that everything was fine, until I decided to flash another rom (Knox already 0x1,so its doesn't matter).
Because I want new Modem I flashed first last Finland 4.4.2 and after that custom rom and changed cellular operator and sim card.
Now I see "Not registered on network" on Note 3 when on my N7100 this sim works perfect.
In Download Mod I have this info (attached).
What I should do now? I tried to find info about it, but nothing.
Thanks in advance for any help.
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To unlock your phone may they flashed Super IMEI now after you change ROM may it replaced with original IMEI or Generic, I think u need to go that shop again to flash Super IMEI, look at below link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50669735&postcount=8
jdomadia said:
To unlock your phone may they flashed Super IMEI now after you change ROM may it replaced with original IMEI or Generic, I think u need to go that shop again to flash Super IMEI, look at below link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50669735&postcount=8
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Thanks, I will try. One question, if its work with adb, I can't do this on PC?
Shigaon said:
Thanks, I will try. One question, if its work with adb, I can't do this on PC?
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No, Its required SPT Box.
Hi,
I got a Live Demo Unit of a store owner who got insolvent and liquidated his shop. Now I got this device which also recognizes a SIM card. But I can't make any calls and it don't get any cellular access. Also the IMEI is some developer IMEI.
My question is, can I get this unit running? Or can I use the IMEI of my one of my other smartphones? Or is it a hardware limitation? I already flashed latest official Samsung firmware (5.1.1 LP).
Catscratch said:
Hi,
I got a Live Demo Unit of a store owner who got insolvent and liquidated his shop. Now I got this device which also recognizes a SIM card. But I can't make any calls and it don't get any cellular access. Also the IMEI is some developer IMEI.
My question is, can I get this unit running? Or can I use the IMEI of my one of my other smartphones? Or is it a hardware limitation? I already flashed latest official Samsung firmware (5.1.1 LP).
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try this site .. http://www.naldotech.com/how-to-disable-exit-galaxy-s5-demo-live-unit-retail-mode/
Thanks. I already flashed stock fw. But I still got no IMEI.
stock image wont do anything, i think demo units lock the ability to flash the modem, hence you wont see any radio infos.
There is a thorough guide in the Note 3 threads, and also give these xposed modules a try: Phone ID Changer & Serial Number Changer
Hm. But I flashed a radio. Sim card is also working, but because of a developer imei you can register in cellular network since the imei is not on providers white list.
I will read you linked thread asap. Thanks for the hint.
i just read on that note 3 thread, the OP flashed all the newest stuff, but left the bootloader and modem untouched (what it came with). What model does your demo unit show? On the Note 3, it had a SM-N900X, the X was only for the demo units.
Catscratch said:
Thanks. I already flashed stock fw. But I still got no IMEI.
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That shows that phone has no radio(tuner)
Catscratch said:
Hm. But I flashed a radio. Sim card is also working, but because of a developer imei you can register in cellular network since the imei is not on providers white list.
I will read you linked thread asap. Thanks for the hint.
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Is sim card working!
How did u do that?
Thanks
Muhammad0222 said:
Is sim card working!
How did u do that?
Thanks
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Not possible with demo units.
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Not possible with demo units.
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How to do it
Muhammad0222 said:
How to do it
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You can flash a modem but you will still have no imei. See the forums on how to flash a modem. You need Odin.
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You can flash a modem but you will still have no imei. See the forums on how to flash a modem. You need Odin.
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I can flash via odin but i don't know what the modem is!
Is this a custom rom or stock or another thing and where can i get it because i will buy a520f live demo unit
Thanks for ur care
Muhammad0222 said:
I can flash via odin but i don't know what the modem is!
Is this a custom rom or stock or another thing and where can i get it because i will buy a520f live demo unit
Thanks for ur care
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One advice. Don't waste your time. You won't be able to use a sim card with a live demo unit. Even when flashing a modem.
I don't know where I got the modem from. I think somewhere in this forum oder on samfirmware.com