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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)
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.
My nexus 4 was working fine like 1 year untill we cut off our mobile carrier ,
now , when we enabled the carrier back on (sorry for my bad English , I hope u'll understand me)
the nexus 4 seems to recognize the sim since it writes : EMERGENCY CALLS ONLY | MY CARRIER (012 MOBILE)
but i cant get it to work with the sim , the sim works perfect on my moms iphone so its not a problem with the sim .
the sim wasnt cut or anything . and it was working just fine for 1 year . I tried flashing google stock 4.4.4 with a toolkit ,
didnt work . Still getting the same EMERGENCY CALLS ONLY | MY CARRIER (012 MOBILE)
and when i tried to select my carrier manually ,
I got the cannot connect to this network . try again later massage .
I honestly tried everything I know of .
Im starting to think its a problem with the device and not the operating system .
since i flashed a brand new stock image and it didn't work !
LegitCarry said:
My nexus 4 was working fine like 1 year untill we cut off our mobile carrier ,
now , when we enabled the carrier back on (sorry for my bad English , I hope u'll understand me)
the nexus 4 seems to recognize the sim since it writes : EMERGENCY CALLS ONLY | MY CARRIER (012 MOBILE)
but i cant get it to work with the sim , the sim works perfect on my moms iphone so its not a problem with the sim .
the sim wasnt cut or anything . and it was working just fine for 1 year . I tried flashing google stock 4.4.4 with a toolkit ,
didnt work . Still getting the same EMERGENCY CALLS ONLY | MY CARRIER (012 MOBILE)
and when i tried to select my carrier manually ,
I got the cannot connect to this network . try again later massage .
I honestly tried everything I know of .
Im starting to think its a problem with the device and not the operating system .
since i flashed a brand new stock image and it didn't work !
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I don't think your sim is locked. Check out this thread. You can try flashing a different ROM along with updated radio. If all else fails try another sim card.
check you imei number on the phone with a telecommunication website in your country, a friends phone had this similar issue, it it was locked from the networks in the country due to the contract not being fulfilled so they blacklisted permanently to prevent him from using it
LegitCarry said:
My nexus 4 was working fine like 1 year untill we cut off our mobile carrier ,
now , when we enabled the carrier back on (sorry for my bad English , I hope u'll understand me)
the nexus 4 seems to recognize the sim since it writes : EMERGENCY CALLS ONLY | MY CARRIER (012 MOBILE)
but i cant get it to work with the sim , the sim works perfect on my moms iphone so its not a problem with the sim .
the sim wasnt cut or anything . and it was working just fine for 1 year . I tried flashing google stock 4.4.4 with a toolkit ,
didnt work . Still getting the same EMERGENCY CALLS ONLY | MY CARRIER (012 MOBILE)
and when i tried to select my carrier manually ,
I got the cannot connect to this network . try again later massage .
I honestly tried everything I know of .
Im starting to think its a problem with the device and not the operating system .
since i flashed a brand new stock image and it didn't work !
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Your imei number is black listed!
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I don't think your sim is locked. Check out this thread. You can try flashing a different ROM along with updated radio. If all else fails try another sim card.
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republicano said:
check you imei number on the phone with a telecommunication website in your country, a friends phone had this similar issue, it it was locked from the networks in the country due to the contract not being fulfilled so they blacklisted permanently to prevent him from using it
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BigDig said:
Your imei number is black listed!
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Thank you all ! my carrier blacklisted it , didnt even thought of mentioning it while i enabled my number back .
I called them and they fixed it.
Glad you got it fixed!
I am absolutely new to this, I have a huge problem. I got my Verizon Note 3 n900v from the US today, and i live in Bangladesh. Now the problem is after i put my sim card in, everything works fine except that it keeps showing the phone activation warning. (unrecognised sim)
Also whenever i try to press the software update, it says service not available :S
So what i want to do is flash the stock firmware and see if the problem goes away or not.
Please help me by giving me the solution to this problem..
farazi said:
I am absolutely new to this, I have a huge problem. I got my Verizon Note 3 n900v from the US today, and i live in Bangladesh. Now the problem is after i put my sim card in, everything works fine except that it keeps showing the phone activation warning. (unrecognised sim)
Also whenever i try to press the software update, it says service not available :S
So what i want to do is flash the stock firmware and see if the problem goes away or not.
Please help me by giving me the solution to this problem..
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Everything you need can be found here thanks to @az_biker
hello everyone i just want to ask if any way can i retrive my efs.? i bought the note 3
(sm-n9005) international version from uae (qatar) and went back at the phillines by the way i'm filipino, last june 2,2017 i did upgrade my software to 5.0 from 4.4.2 and finish download the firmware then install.. while installing my note 3 didnt finish the installing got empty battery.. and try to swith on everything work but the IMEI unknown and no network i've try to change my sim card didnt work.. so went to samsung service center they said they cant repair this EFS issue... anyone can help me with this issue please.. thanks a lot in advance..
Samsung said not repairable and you have no backed up EFS folder .
You can search the forum for thousands of identical post see if you can work out a fix .
Rohychie said:
hello everyone i just want to ask if any way can i retrive my efs.? i bought the note 3
(sm-n9005) international version from uae (qatar) and went back at the phillines by the way i'm filipino, last june 2,2017 i did upgrade my software to 5.0 from 4.4.2 and finish download the firmware then install.. while installing my note 3 didnt finish the installing got empty battery.. and try to swith on everything work but the IMEI unknown and no network i've try to change my sim card didnt work.. so went to samsung service center they said they cant repair this EFS issue... anyone can help me with this issue please.. thanks a lot in advance..
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Well first of all, WHY DID YOU TRY TO UPDATE WITH LOW BATTERY?!?! I'm pretty sure you get warned EVERYWHERE to have AT LEAST 70-80% in every update ever to avoid problems like this. I'd honestly take it to a non-official repair center. I once had this problem on a Note 1, tried searching everywhere on the net but no luck. Just took it to this one person that specialized on repairing phones and he did it for about $5 dollars. Every fix I found on the web involved having a backup of you /EFS which I didn't have. Mistakes are for you to learn, hopefully you know better in the future.
okey.. thank you for respond
JJEgan said:
Samsung said not repairable and you have no backed up EFS folder .
You can search the forum for thousands of identical post see if you can work out a fix .
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samsung technician suggest that easy way to repair about my issue for note 3 is to changing the board.. but its to expensive to replace new board for note 3
ShaDisNX255 said:
Well first of all, WHY DID YOU TRY TO UPDATE WITH LOW BATTERY?!?! I'm pretty sure you get warned EVERYWHERE to have AT LEAST 70-80% in every update ever to avoid problems like this. I'd honestly take it to a non-official repair center. I once had this problem on a Note 1, tried searching everywhere on the net but no luck. Just took it to this one person that specialized on repairing phones and he did it for about $5 dollars. Every fix I found on the web involved having a backup of you /EFS which I didn't have. Mistakes are for you to learn, hopefully you know better in the future.
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okey.. thank you for respond