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Guys, I need some help.
Basic Problem :
On almost 95% of reboots, power-ons I either get a message
saying "Insert Sim Card", or there is no message displayed but I have no GSM capability.
The Phone is unable to search for networks with the message "Error in Searching Networks"
Fields like Baseband, in About Phone Activity and
basically all fields in the Status Activity are marked as "Unknown".
Only Option is to reboot and hope that everything works.
I Unlooked the bootloader(phone was network unlocked when purchased),
verified it as being unlocked using the 'R','r' method. I had flashed nAa v8b and my phone was running fine.
Problem started when i flashed nAa v11 kernel, and then the subsequent SEMC Debrand & MiniCM2.1.9
I have also flashed stock kernel, relocked the bootloader, flashed Stock ROM and baseband also.
But I'm still getting the same basic problem stated above.
I also tried updating with latest SEUS and PCC, both say "No new update for your phone".
Any help would be appreciated.
eeehaw said:
Only Option is to reboot and hope that everything works.
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Reboot then, nothing stopping you!
eeehaw said:
Guys, I need some help.
Basic Problem :
On almost 95% of reboots, power-ons I either get a message
saying "Insert Sim Card", or there is no message displayed but I have no GSM capability.
The Phone is unable to search for networks with the message "Error in Searching Networks"
Fields like Baseband, in About Phone Activity and
basically all fields in the Status Activity are marked as "Unknown".
Only Option is to reboot and hope that everything works.
I Unlooked the bootloader(phone was network unlocked when purchased),
verified it as being unlocked using the 'R','r' method.
Problem started when i flashed nAa v11 kernel, and then the subsequent SEMC Debrand & MiniCM2.1.9
I have also flashed stock kernel, relocked the bootloader, flashed Stock ROM and baseband also.
But I'm still getting the same basic problem stated above.
I also tried updating with latest SEUS and PCC, both say "No new update for your phone".
Any help would be appreciated.
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Ok, but have you actually tried calling someone in case its just a rom/kernel bug?
If you have and it dont work, i suggest you ask a repairman (not SE, your phone isnt hardbricked)
But this is one thing that you can actually do at home.
did you even try using the search problem in case this question has bee asked before?
good luck
1 in 8 reboot works.
wilbso said:
Reboot then, nothing stopping you!
Ok, but have you actually tried calling someone in case its just a rom/kernel bug?
If you have and it dont work, i suggest you ask a repairman (not SE, your phone isnt hardbricked)
But this is one thing that you can actually do at home.
did you even try using the search problem in case this question has bee asked before?
good luck
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Yup, I did search a lot. The answers I found was :relock & unlock, flash stock rom, update using SEUS/PCC. I tried everyone of them. None of them work. !
I'll wait for a few days and then its off to the Service Center.
eeehaw said:
1 in 8 reboot works.
Yup, I did search a lot. The answers I found was :relock & unlock, flash stock rom, update using SEUS/PCC. I tried everyone of them. None of them work. !
I'll wait for a few days and then its off to the Service Center.
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what are you gonna tell service center? that you were playing with your bootloader?
until then, reboot your phone 1-5 times a day, even more if you can manage,
wilbso said:
what are you gonna tell service center? that you were playing with your bootloader?
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Lol no.. I'm gonna say. "Repair the phone. I didn't do anything." And as it is its not in warranty anymore .! It may cost a bit more. !
Alternate Solutions for this problem:
- try to reboot
- flash the rom again
- flash the kernel again
- flash the baseband firmware again
- flash the original X8 firmware
If not, then go to the repair shop
May be there is a hardware problem
Looks like my SIM Card itself is at fault.
This Thread can be closed !
Thank You.
eeehaw said:
Looks like my SIM Card itself is at fault.
This Thread can be closed !
Thank You.
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it is? wow
Hey man .. the solution is easy .. this also happened to me when i unlocked my BL ... when you start the procedure of unlocking you have two options .. just try with both of them ... On of them is wrong for your x8 ... Im answering from my phone now so i cant provide you link ...
P.S Use search on xda : Gsm problem x8 unlock bootloader.
Press Thanks if i helped!
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Here you are....
Troubleshooting section:
Common Problems:
1. My SIM Card is not recognised after unlocking phone with msm7227_setool2.cmd! Ans: Redo unlocking procedure (step 5 onwards) using msm7227_semc.cmd.
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My S4 tends to lose network signal quite frequently and I get a message "Not Registered on Network" its really frustrating as important calls are often missed.
I must restart the phone to regain my signal back. I have also gotten a replacement sim from my provider but that doesn't seem to have helped at all.
The issue still persists.
Last night I have upgraded my firmware to 4.3 in hope that would clear the issue but it just has happened again.
I do not think there is anything wrong with the handset before anyone suggest that.
How can this be solved?
Thank you,
alpha9ner
anyone?
Reflash the modem
Hi thanks for the reply, I know it might be a noob question, but how do I reflash the modem and where do I find the correct file to flash thanks
alpha9ner said:
Hi thanks for the reply, I know it might be a noob question, but how do I reflash the modem and where do I find the correct file to flash thanks
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I hope your problem is solved...
but you can find modems here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192025
i have same problem after upgrading to 4.3 and i still cant make it to work... Seleting GSM network only from Mobile Network can fix your problem but it will put you on 2g mode....
Anyways let me know please if you have found any solution?
Thanks
Ali
alpha9ner said:
Hi thanks for the reply, I know it might be a noob question, but how do I reflash the modem and where do I find the correct file to flash thanks
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This are steps for upgrade ur MODEM/Baseband:
- Use Odin v3.09
- Untick Autoreboot
- Flash modem
- Reboot manually into Download Mode using (Vol Down plus Home button combi)
- Flash Modem once more
- Once done, unplug then reboot device manually.
- If this doesn't work, try repeating the flash process again while rebooting manually and with auto-reboot option turned off.
No I'm sure we're all aware that there are quite a few issues with Wifi not working on S4 with certain ROMs/Kernels/Modems etc etc.
Now I've tried so many ROMs stock & custom, loads of different Modems, an assortment of Kernels and many tricks/hacks to try and get it working but nothing.... absolutely nothing.
I'm currently on ParanoidAndroid 3.99-RC2 27/12/13. Wifi obviously won't switch on, it can't seem to even find the MAC address even though the file is there to be read from and I can view it as a text document. Even more strange is that under the '/Data/misc/wifi/' folder, all that is in there is one file called 'softap.conf' and a folder called 'sockets'. Now I haven't actually deleted the 'wpa_supplicants.conf' file, it was just never created, along with the rest of the contents for that folder. Unless what I read about Symlinks the other day meant that the actual working folder has changed recently.
But list of things I have tried:
Deleting .cid.info file
Deleting wpa_supplicant.conf file
Editing build proper 'Ro.secure.storage=false' attribute
Doing the SQlite trick
Pulling the battery whilst it's on
Using programs like Wifi Fixer - they just tell me my wifi is stuck
Using *#0011# to turn off power saving
Selecting the Wifi Region Code
Unticking Wifi Optimisation
Changing Wifi during sleep action
Using *#*#4696#*#*, It states "Configured Networks: Disabled", "Wifi State: Disabled" and "Supplicant Sate: UNITIALIZED"
More testing:
Different Modems
Different Kernels
Different ROMs
Different Wifi-Fixes
Any help on the matter would be greatly appreciated or any addition tricks to try that may help.
Dial *#1234# and make us a screenshot pls :good:
Unfortunately that code doesn't seem to work on this ROM, I did also try *#*#1234#*#*, what information is it that you're after?
Pulse654321 said:
Unfortunately that code doesn't seem to work on this ROM, I did also try *#*#1234#*#*, what information is it that you're after?
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Dial *#12580*369# to check software and hardware information.
Equally didn't work, take it, it's one of the codes that only work on Stock or TW based ROMs?
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Equally didn't work, take it, it's one of the codes that only work on Stock or TW based ROMs?
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Pls read the rules of XDA. You have a custom ROM, ask in correct thread. Ty and good day
I stated that I was on a custom ROM in my opening post... Equally I stated that it didn't matter what ROM I used it didn't work on any of them, from complete stock ROMs to AOSP and Google.
Flashing stock ROM now so that I can test those codes.
Pulse654321 said:
I stated that I was on a custom ROM in my opening post... Equally I stated that it didn't matter what ROM I used it didn't work on any of them, from complete stock ROMs to AOSP and Google.
Flashing stock ROM now so that I can test those codes.
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Sorry for my words if they made u feel bad. You must understand that the custom ROMS have own thread and we can't try all of them and solve the fails/problems/troubles that can appears. It's nothing personal :highfive:
Joku1981 said:
Dial *#12580*369# to check software and hardware information.
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Here's the screenshot. Some codes like 526 and 528 which I've been told reloads the Wifi drivers doesn't seem to work at all which is a bit of a shame.
Pulse654321 said:
Here's the screenshot. Some codes like 526 and 528 which I've been told reloads the Wifi drivers doesn't seem to work at all which is a bit of a shame.
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1- Turn off ur phone. Go to DOWNLOAD MODE and Flash THIS (unrar it before) in Odin as PHONE/CP!!
2- When u finish the process ur phone will reboot
3- Try if u have WIFI. If not make a factory reset:
- Make a Internal Memory backup
- From your home screen press the apps icon in the lower right corner.
- Find and press the settings icon.
- In the upper end of the screen press the accounts tab.
- In the bottom of the next screen press the Backup and reset button.
- Press the factory data reset.
- Read the info on your cell phone screen and hit Reset device.
Unfortunately after going back to the stock ROM, I have tried both, I did the Wifi-Fix again, just to humour myself, but it didn't work. Though since going back to Stock ROM it is able to find the MAC address, which it wasn't doing on AOSP ROMs. Short of rooting the device again and fiddling with files I don't know what else I can try on completely Stock to make it work
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Unfortunately after going back to the stock ROM, I have tried both, I did the Wifi-Fix again, just to humour myself, but it didn't work. Though since going back to Stock ROM it is able to find the MAC address, which it wasn't doing on AOSP ROMs. Short of rooting the device again and fiddling with files I don't know what else I can try on completely Stock to make it work
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- And factory reset?
- Conect it to Kies 3 and make me a screenshot pls
Ok, for about the first time ever Kies, has actually picked it up, says there is also an update available now. What would you like the Screenshot of? Or should I just go ahead with the update and hope for the best?
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Sorry, yes I did the Factory Reset earlier as a lot of people have said that solved the issue.
Pulse654321 said:
Ok, for about the first time ever Kies, has actually picked it up, says there is also an update available now. What would you like the Screenshot of? Or should I just go ahead with the update and hope for the best?
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Sorry, yes I did the Factory Reset earlier as a lot of people have said that solved the issue.
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The screenshot was exactly for that. I think the new update will solve ur problems. Update ur phone relaxed with Kies3. Anyway write here again if something go wrong
Okay, cheers for the help so far. Shame I didn't think of Kies before, use to be the worse software known to man. Just going to take about an hr to download the the update due to Samsung's pants servers.
Pulse654321 said:
Okay, cheers for the help so far. Shame I didn't think of Kies before, use to be the worse software known to man. Just going to take about an hr to download the the update due to Samsung's pants servers.
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Hahahah. Yes it is slower than a turtle but safe. You have now all correct: firmware, modem and CSC (MJ5). Kies 3 will get it as an official UPDATE. We hope all go ok . Take your time sir and enjoy the rest of the day :highfive:
Well after waiting over an hour for it to finish it's updated and everything seems to have gone fine. The only issues is that Wifi still doesn't work.
Pulse654321 said:
Well after waiting over an hour for it to finish it's updated and everything seems to have gone fine. The only issues is that Wifi still doesn't work.
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It start to be funny . Ok sir. Dial *#1234# and make a screenshot pls
Joku1981 said:
It start to be funny . Ok sir. Dial *#1234# and make a screenshot pls
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Here it is.
Pulse654321 said:
Here it is.
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What happend when try to conect wifi? Explain me with more details pls
Hey guys I'm having a little problem with my GT-i9505. Problem being that I cannot get any reception on my device. It first occurred when I flashed a 4.3 rom over my 4.4.2 rom. I've tried switching to several different roms, both 4.3 and 4.4, yet none can fix the problem. I've tried to flash at least a dozen modem's in a bid to fix it. I searched for the modem suitable to my device and yet they still didn't work. I even tried to just install the official Samsung 4.4.2 rom via Odin, yet I'm still having the same problem. My baseband does change whenever I flash a new modem, but I still cant get a signal. When I try to search for a network in settings it lists the main carriers in the UK, but when I try to select mine (3 UK) it doesn't allow me to register, clicking select automatically yields the same results too. I've been searching for hours today on how to fix this, but just can't seem to find a method that helps. Any suggestions?
Have you tried manually entering the APN settings for 3 UK?
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How I repaired my S4
Worbit Jiminage said:
Hey guys I'm having a little problem with my GT-i9505. Problem being that I cannot get any reception on my device. It first occurred when I flashed a 4.3 rom over my 4.4.2 rom. I've tried switching to several different roms, both 4.3 and 4.4, yet none can fix the problem. I've tried to flash at least a dozen modem's in a bid to fix it. I searched for the modem suitable to my device and yet they still didn't work. I even tried to just install the official Samsung 4.4.2 rom via Odin, yet I'm still having the same problem. My baseband does change whenever I flash a new modem, but I still cant get a signal. When I try to search for a network in settings it lists the main carriers in the UK, but when I try to select mine (3 UK) it doesn't allow me to register, clicking select automatically yields the same results too. I've been searching for hours today on how to fix this, but just can't seem to find a method that helps. Any suggestions?
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Take your S4 to a repair shop. Use Phil,s recovery when you re-root, install Omega ROM or another Samsung based ROM and, using Philz Touch 6 recovery, make a copy of your EFS file so if / when it happens again you can reinstall Omega or whichever ROM you installed and, using Philz recovery, you can reinstall your EFS file.
To make the backup, reboot recovery - backup and restore - custom backup - x (only in efs backup) - start custom backup - choose where to put the backup.
I use Omega as a reference because I know it will not screw up your EFS file.
HANDSY said:
Have you tried manually entering the APN settings for 3 UK?
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Hi thanks but I've tried that already and it still doesn't seem to work :/
amasiam said:
Take your S4 to a repair shop. Use Phil,s recovery when you re-root, install Omega ROM or another Samsung based ROM and, using Philz Touch 6 recovery, make a copy of your EFS file so if / when it happens again you can reinstall Omega or whichever ROM you installed and, using Philz recovery, you can reinstall your EFS file.
To make the backup, reboot recovery - backup and restore - custom backup - x (only in efs backup) - start custom backup - choose where to put the backup.
I use Omega as a reference because I know it will not screw up your EFS file.
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Is there a way to fix this without having to spend anything? I literally can't afford to take it to a repair shop at this time
Also, my IMEI still shows as it should (corresponds with the IMEI on the back of my phone)
New efs
Worbit Jiminage said:
Also, my IMEI still shows as it should (corresponds with the IMEI on the back of my phone)
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I had the same problem with my i9500 after flashing a Slim rom Perhaps you can get a copy of an efs file from someone with the same phone and then put it on your phone, or get the information you need from your phone company.
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amasiam said:
i had the same problem with my i9500 after flashing a slim rom perhaps you can get a copy of an efs file from someone with the same phone and then put it on your phone, or get the information you need from your phone company.
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im really really desperate to get mine fixed also with the same problem, my imei is ok but not getting any signal at all, no matter what i try or how many sims i've tried
dorian2kx said:
im really really desperate to get mine fixed also with the same problem, my imei is ok but not getting any signal at all, no matter what i try or how many sims i've tried
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Did you try to remove the SIM CARD and switch off /on the phone to clean internal SIM register and to reinsert your SIM card again?
This worked for me once.
Nothing is wrong with my Sim slot cause when my sim card is in i can see my network name Wen I slide down status bar, only that no signal at all
what do you see
dorian2kx said:
Nothing is wrong with my Sim slot cause when my sim card is in i can see my network name Wen I slide down status bar, only that no signal at all
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What do you see when you look at the phone status in settings - about phone?
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This is what I see
dorian2kx said:
This is what I see
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I now have exactly the same problem as you. I tried (once again) to install a new ROM on my i9500 (SOKP this time) and now (for the third time) my phone won't register on the network. I'll take it to China Unicom in the morning and let you know what happened. Unfortunately I don't speak Chinese very well but I will try to watch what the repair guy does. Perhaps it will be of some help.
I took the phone to China Unicom but the tech that repaired it last time wasn't there.
So ur problem is not sorted then?
Not yet
dorian2kx said:
So ur problem is not sorted then?
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Not yet, but I am working on it. If and when I find an answer to the problem I will post it here.
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Not yet, but I am working on it. If and when I find an answer to the problem I will post it here.
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did you find an answer in the end?
Unfortunately I didn't. I had to purchase a new baseband.
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amasiam said:
Unfortunately I didn't. I had to purchase a new baseband.
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What u mean by purchase a new baseband bro?
did you try searching for a signal outside?
i'm on three uk network and signal indoors is absolutely atrocious! (especially since they started "upgrading" to 4g networks - i had the exact same problem with t-mobile switched to becoming ee, i don't know why these companies are so intent on breaking networks which worked perfectly before by "upgrading" them).
My brother who lives in dubai used his sim card in this phone but ever since i got the phone in Pakistan ive tried using my sim but i get no service.
My guess is it only works with 4g LTE but i cant try cuz where i live here's only 3g and 2g coverage.
So i started using it as a wifi tablet.
Dialed *#06# and it showed both imei numbers but ever si ce i updated to purenexus 7.1.2 rom it gives me the same service error but dialing *#06# gives nothing but two plain zeroes like in the screenshot. Can anyone please help me resolve this i would greatly appreciate any help regarding this.please help my phone is useless without a sim card.
Screenshots show how it detects the sim card perfectly and gets the number.
-searches for available networks but cant register on a network:crying:
-Screenshots
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-Screenshots
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Do the network settings reset, see if it works. if not, install app called LTE Discovery and reset thru it. if still fails, flash stock rom
pijes said:
Do the network settings reset, see if it works. if not, install app called LTE Discovery and reset thru it. if still fails, flash stock rom
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Please bro u gotta help me. Non of it is workin. I flashed a debloated version of stock rom through
Twrp. But imei is still zero. Im freaking out I don't know what to do
alihassan1397 said:
Please bro u gotta help me. Non of it is workin. I flashed a debloated version of stock rom through
Twrp. But imei is still zero. Im freaking out I don't know what to do
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Flash stock rom using rsdlite
pijes said:
Do the network settings reset, see if it works. if not, install app called LTE Discovery and reset thru it. if still fails, flash stock rom
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pijes said:
Flash stock rom using rsdlite
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I've never used rsdlite. Can u please provide me a tutorial for my phone and how I can flash all the files. I only know flashing through fastboot or twrp. Thanks
EDIT: will try this tomorrow when I have access to my pc.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-play/general/guide-how-to-flash-factory-image-using-t3545303