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[Q] i9505 - No network

I was "exploring" some options in the ServiceMode menus of my GT-I9505 and, unfortunately, my phone isn't connecting to the network any more.
Is there any way to reset the ServiceMode to its default settings?

bestofmusic said:
I was "exploring" some options in the ServiceMode menus of my GT-I9505 and, unfortunately, my phone isn't connecting to the network any more.
Is there any way to reset the ServiceMode to its default settings?
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try taking the sim out and put it back in that might work

Hi mate try to reflash the csc using odin on your phone and it might work http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42798446&postcount=3 Heres the link and credit to the guy

anyway to update touch firmware without root access (verizon

I know how to access the hidden menu while rooted, but what about unrooted? And no , there is no dialer code on verizon variant. I would appreciate any input. Thanks

Don't think u can access it without being rooted. Which I could b wrong because it makes no sense for them to put the hidden menu in, and try to lock the phone down like they have. What version are u on? I know on ML1 & NC1 you have to edit the efs file "hiddenmenu" to unlock it. But on NE1 I never did that and it still works with *#0*# code ran thru the dialer.

Samsung Note 3 doesn't want to recognize/register my SIM

I'm not a 100% sure how this problem occurred, I believe it was after flashing an S5 custom rom called: "RC Elite S5 Port V16" To my Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (N900W8). From what I was reading it was a ROM that "converts" your note 3 to a note 4 or s5, while still having all the Note 3 features. Another possible cause is trying to use RegionLock Away.apk by Chainfire to essentially(unlock) the phone. I feel like this is the main cause though as this affects the modem on the phone. This isn't the SIM as I tried it in another phone and works fine with calls and texts.
My phone doesn't want to register its mobile network anymore. When I try to make a call or text it says:
"Not Registered on network"
I was reading online for about 2-3days now for possible solutions that can cure this. Such as:
1. Going into Mobile Networks settings and manually register [failed, details below]
2. Going into Mobile Networks settings, hold home button for 2seconds and then hold power button + home button for 15seconds [failed, details below]
3. Taking out battery while the phone is on and remove the SIM card, clean it and re-insert [failed]
4. Factory Reset [Failed]
5. Wipe Storage and re-flash stock ROM [Failed]
Options 1 & 2 do not work because when I try to access Mobile Network Settings I get this:
"Insert SIM card to access network services"
The SIM card is inside the phone though...
So what I did is found a mobile network options shortcut "program" from GooglePlay Store and installed it. It allows me to access the menu, which is great! Now, when I try to register the SIM card to my correct service provider (BELL CANADA)...it will make me wait for about 1-2minutes before I get "Unable to register, try later" error.
I tried the factory restore with a stock 4.4.2 ROM from Sammobile and the issue is still there.
Is there anything that anyone knows that can help me resolve this problem? I tried EVERYTHING i can possibly find on Google. I've seen posts of people suggesting to flash a modem.bin file with Odin but I don't know where to get those files, nor what to look for in terms of modem file "types".

Dial *#1234# in stock rom and tell me what appears.

Joku1981 said:
Dial *#1234# in stock rom and tell me what appears.
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Hey there thanks for your swift reply and apologies for my late reply!
I'm on my way home from work now so i'll let you know when I get to what you told me to do. I'll edit/reply when I have the info.
Warm Regards,
MmoFanatic

Joku1981 said:
Dial *#1234# in stock rom and tell me what appears.
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Version:
AP: N900W8VLUCNB7
CP: N900W8VLUCNB7
CSC: N900W8OYACNB7
I hope this means something. Let me know, thanks!

MmoFanatic said:
Version:
AP: N900W8VLUCNB7
CP: N900W8VLUCNB7
CSC: N900W8OYACNB7
I hope this means something. Let me know, thanks!
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Install this APP and add me some screenshots pls (cover IMEI and serial number if they are real).

Joku1981 said:
Install this APP and add me some screenshots pls (cover IMEI and serial number if they are real).
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Many thanks for your swift replies. I have it layed out in an album with thumbnails at the top. Hopefully it made it easier for you to look. I skipped past DEVICE ID as a whole as both IMEI and SERIAL #'s are 100% original and legitimate.
imgur.com/a/grUQt#0

MmoFanatic said:
Many thanks for your swift replies. I have it layed out in an album with thumbnails at the top. Hopefully it made it easier for you to look. I skipped past DEVICE ID as a whole as both IMEI and SERIAL #'s are 100% original and legitimate.
imgur.com/a/grUQt#0
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Backup your internal data and factory reset your device (Settings > Accounts > Back Up and Reset > Factory Data Reset > Reset Device > Delete All/Erase Everything.)

Joku1981 said:
Is you device unlocked? Are u using Bell Mobile Company?
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I tried region unlocking it with RegionLock Away by Chainfire. I would like to say afterwards this issue occurred but as far as im concerned, using a TELUS Mobility sim card activates the network pin unlock. So i'll be going with no, it's not unlocked.
I currently have a Bell LTE 4G SIM card installed on the phone. If you check the photos there it shows I have a full connection but unable to make calls nor access the mobile networks menu.... =/
I can provide pictures on the error messages if you'd like.
Warm Regards,
MmoFanatic.
Edit: I'm performing a factory reset right now. I'll let you know if this fixes it. Thanks.

MmoFanatic said:
I tried region unlocking it with RegionLock Away by Chainfire. I would like to say afterwards this issue occurred but as far as im concerned, using a TELUS Mobility sim card activates the network pin unlock. So i'll be going with no, it's not unlocked.
I currently have a Bell LTE 4G SIM card installed on the phone. If you check the photos there it shows I have a full connection but unable to make calls nor access the mobile networks menu.... =/
I can provide pictures on the error messages if you'd like.
Warm Regards,
MmoFanatic.
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Yes, pls add more screenshots.

Joku1981 said:
Yes, pls add more screenshots.
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Okay. Here are some more screenshots.
imgur.com/a/2HPR6 (can't insert links till 10posts+)
These errors are really getting the best of me. I can't use my phone anymore D:
And as mentioned in OP, I downloaded a shortcut from the GooglePlay store that allowed me to access the Mobile Networks options. When I try to register to bell i keep getting "Unable to connect, try later"
Thanks for your help.

MmoFanatic said:
Okay. Here are some more screenshots.
imgur.com/a/2HPR6 (can't insert links till 10posts+)
These errors are really getting the best of me. I can't use my phone anymore D:
And as mentioned in OP, I downloaded a shortcut from the GooglePlay store that allowed me to access the Mobile Networks options. When I try to register to bell i keep getting "Unable to connect, try later"
Thanks for your help.
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Do one thing.
1. Turn off the phone. Take a out the simcard and battery for some min.
2. Add the battery only. Turn on the phone and factory reset your device (Settings > Accounts > Back Up and Reset > Factory Data Reset > Reset Device > Delete All/Erase Everything.)
3. Insert SIMCARD without turn off the phone.

Joku1981 said:
Do one thing.
1. Turn off the phone. Take a out the simcard and battery for some min.
2. Add the battery only. Turn on the phone and factory reset your device (Settings > Accounts > Back Up and Reset > Factory Data Reset > Reset Device > Delete All/Erase Everything.)
3. Insert SIMCARD without turn off the phone.
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They there! I tried to follow all the steps to the best of my ability but it seemed that didn't work. For 1, the note 3's sim card slot is blocked by the battery so i can't take it out without turning it off. In addition, after only inserting the battery and performing the factory reset, I decided to test it and the issue is STILL there even though a sim card isn't even inserted AFTER the factory reset. Same error messages as if nothing ever happened, even shows full bar reception even though nothing is in there. =/
This is the most unique problem I have ever encountered myself. I really don't know what to say...

bump issue still here

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Bumping.
After some more research I was wondering if you reflash the stock firmware back, does it effect the EFS partition at all? Cause if it doesn't I believe I installed a faulty EFS partition accidentally which results in the broken connection.
Any way I can get a backup of an EFS file that I can flash?
Thanks.

Bump. This issue is driving me nuts.
Thank you in advance.

try to put ur sim in another phone or change the sim with a new one

dancapitan said:
try to put ur sim in another phone or change the sim with a new one
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Thanks for the reply!
Sim works in other phones, new sim doesnt work.

Bump
Issue still there.
Thanks in advance for the replies.

I had this same problem earlier (for a note 2) in the week where it just wont register any sim card.
In my case i think the problem was that i did a full format before flashing which probably deleted the EFS folder.
I tried so many options and eventually managed to resolve it by following the following instructions to restore the stock firmware.
Edit: Unfortunately i cant post URLs as i dont have enough posts
You can get to the page if you search for the following text in Google (The first entry in the results page)
"EFS folder or IMEI on Android is corrupted site:alfredivy.per.sg"

2iggy said:
I had this same problem earlier (for a note 2) in the week where it just wont register any sim card.
In my case i think the problem was that i did a full format before flashing which probably deleted the EFS folder.
I tried so many options and eventually managed to resolve it by following the following instructions to restore the stock firmware.
Edit: Unfortunately i cant post URLs as i dont have enough posts
You can get to the page if you search for the following text in Google (The first entry in the results page)
"EFS folder or IMEI on Android is corrupted site:alfredivy.per.sg"
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Hey there!
Thanks for your swift reply! I had already did the Samsung Recovery via Kies 3. Do you know if I reflash it that way that the EFS folder would get flashed as well? Because after doing those steps the issue is still there, after about 3 firmware recovery flashes. xD
I didn't even think about backing up the stupid EFS folder otherwise I would have. I was looking at this
http://www.alfredivy.per.sg/blogger/2014/03/efs-folder-imei-corrupted/
Is this the same one? xD
Thanks again.

Engineering mode for Samsung galaxy a5 SM-A500F to change/Manually SelEct LTE

hi All. i have the following phone
SPECS
Samsung Galaxy A5 (SM-A500F) (Dual Sim)
Android Version (5.0.2)
Qualcomm 4G
Fully rooted
Now i want to manually select lte band ( NOT the usual going to settings way)
I tied downloading the master tool app searched with it,could not find the engineering mode
tried the *#0011# Method and waited but the service menu did not pop up
maybe i have to change some admin permissions using root explorer? Can anyone please help
EDIT: the forum wont let me post Link, so if you have time just google this "lock lte network jio " And the first result is where i tried the above methods

Just download the phone INFO App from PlayStore , and it will open the Enginery mode in root mode you...
OTHER TOOLS -> SERVICEMODE (ROOT)
But this will not unlock the loked LTE bands.. To do so you must change the NV Ram.. something that seemto be imposible from stock ROMS..
anime12345 said:
hi All. i have the following phone
SPECS
Samsung Galaxy A5 (SM-A500F) (Dual Sim)
Android Version (5.0.2)
Qualcomm 4G
Fully rooted
Now i want to manually select lte band ( NOT the usual going to settings way)
I tied downloading the master tool app searched with it,could not find the engineering mode
tried the *#0011# Method and waited but the service menu did not pop up
maybe i have to change some admin permissions using root explorer? Can anyone please help
EDIT: the forum wont let me post Link, so if you have time just google this "lock lte network jio " And the first result is where i tried the above methods
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beholdermr said:
Just download the phone INFO App from PlayStore , and it will open the Enginery mode in root mode you...
OTHER TOOLS -> SERVICEMODE (ROOT)
But this will not unlock the loked LTE bands.. To do so you must change the NV Ram.. something that seemto be imposible from stock ROMS..
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HI yes i have found this guide here for qualcomm devices like mine
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/how-to-add-rf-lte-frequency-bands-to-t2886059
but i am having the problem of choosing CM11 and kernel. which kernel works for my device. any idea? tried searching xda could not find anything

beholdermr said:
Just download the phone INFO App from PlayStore , and it will open the Enginery mode in root mode you...
OTHER TOOLS -> SERVICEMODE (ROOT)
But this will not unlock the loked LTE bands.. To do so you must change the NV Ram.. something that seemto be imposible from stock ROMS..
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Hi,
If you knew already how to use properly the SERVICE MODE (root) do you know how to lock on the LTE under FREQUENCY LOCK settings? seems locking to certain EARFCN and PCI is not really working ,though says CELLS LOCKED DONE...
Appreciate your help..
Thanks

LG G5 LS992 Android 7 UPDATE ERROR

Guys i ****ed up my phone!! It was unlocked when i bought it. It was working flawless on 6.0 then the update poped up i tried to update, after the phone restarted i got the com.android.phone stopped working, and also a message android is updating poped but it was stucked at 15%. I did a factory reset the same ****. Then i gived the phone to the guys at a service. They tried flashing Z3 and Z4 the process stucked at partition install. Please someone upload the Z8 Android 7 Nougat TOT so they can try to flash that. Also in the LGup the phone shows as unknown. Now the phone is stuck in download mode! HELP PLS!!!!

Reasure said:
Guys i ****ed up my phone!! It was unlocked when i bought it. It was working flawless on 6.0 then the update poped up i tried to update, after the phone restarted i got the com.android.phone stopped working, and also a message android is updating poped but it was stucked at 15%. I did a factory reset the same ****. Then i gived the phone to the guys at a service. They tried flashing Z3 and Z4 the process stucked at partition install. Please someone upload the Z8 Android 7 Nougat TOT so they can try to flash that. Also in the LGup the phone shows as unknown. Now the phone is stuck in download mode! HELP PLS!!!!
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You can download here
http://lg-firmwares.com/lg-ls992-firmwares/
And her are the files that you need for lg up not show model unknown
http://www.mylgphones.com/sprint-lg...-kdz-firmware-available-for-download.html:D:D

Thank you guys !!!!!!

have you tried it? did it fix your issue...mine is also the same

I had the same issue just prior to getting the update, cleared cache in recovery mode, then did a factory reset, and all was good again, well after resetting all my settings, and all my lost data... But at least working device again...

got the same problem still waiting for the update or fix phone stuck on the box for 1 week and counting

fiddy619 said:
I had the same issue just prior to getting the update, cleared cache in recovery mode, then did a factory reset, and all was good again, well after resetting all my settings, and all my lost data... But at least working device again...
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It works, thank u!

try this solution if still having problem in updating with lgup
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-lg-g5/how-to/fix-solution-ls992-flash-nougat-kdz-t3533056

DATA ISSUE in LG LS992
punakazanlak said:
It works, thank u!
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I am unable to use apps over mobile data. Kindly help

Jawadjj said:
I am unable to use apps over mobile data. Kindly help
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Are u a sprint user a gsm user do u have ure data apns setup. Is this after an update. We kinda need more info please

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TheMadScientist420 said:
Are u a sprint user a gsm user do u have ure data apns setup. Is this after an update. We kinda need more info please
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yes I am a sprint user and using 3G (mobile data) and I have setup a manual APN. I got a phone with updated android 7.0 . I really like all the features except this data issue. I hope this will help?

Jawadjj said:
yes I am a sprint user and using 3G (mobile data) and I have setup a manual APN. I got a phone with updated android 7.0 . I really like all the features except this data issue. I hope this will help?
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Did u contact sprint on this at all. Sometimes they help a little. Prob not. Maybe update the prls and such.

TheMadScientist420 said:
Did u contact sprint on this at all. Sometimes they help a little. Prob not. Maybe update the prls and such.
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Dear Friend,
Sorry could not clarify it my phone is a carier phone (Sprint) I am using this in Pakistan and unable to use this on data. Sorry I confused it earlier. Even I am unable to root my phone.

Jawadjj said:
Dear Friend,
Sorry could not clarify it my phone is a carier phone (Sprint) I am using this in Pakistan and unable to use this on data. Sorry I confused it earlier. Even I am unable to root my phone.
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Make sure that in hidden menu. Goto modem settings and rat selection and automatic or 2g3glte

TheMadScientist420 said:
Make sure that in hidden menu. Goto modem settings and rat selection and automatic or 2g3glte
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I could not find this hidden menu can you please elaborate a bit ?

Jawadjj said:
I could not find this hidden menu can you please elaborate a bit ?
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Goto the g5 sprint gsm unlock thread download hidden menu call apk and instrucs are therre
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-lg-g5/how-to/guide-gsm-unlock-sprint-lg-g5-t3574819

TheMadScientist420 said:
Goto the g5 sprint gsm unlock thread download hidden menu call apk and instrucs are therre
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-lg-g5/how-to/guide-gsm-unlock-sprint-lg-g5-t3574819
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I am unable to follow the instruction because I can only find Rat setting in that App. below mentioned path was not able so problem is still there.
Select IOT(CDG2)
5.Select LTE setting,Select Operation Mode, Then Select Lab Network

Jawadjj said:
I am unable to follow the instruction because I can only find Rat setting in that App. below mentioned path was not able so problem is still there.
Select IOT(CDG2)
5.Select LTE setting,Select Operation Mode, Then Select Lab Network
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Modem selection then rat i believe the auto or all three

Thanks for being helping
TheMadScientist420 said:
Modem selection then rat i believe the auto or all three
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I have selected all three(GSM/WCDMA/LTE option but its not helping any way. My apps are still working partially
Facebook not working
Messenger working
Whatsapp only recieving but I am unable to send any thing using mobile data.

Jawadjj said:
I have selected all three(GSM/WCDMA/LTE option but its not helping any way. My apps are still working partially
Facebook not working
Messenger working
Whatsapp only recieving but I am unable to send any thing using mobile data.
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By chance u aint gont data saver and restrict background data on do u