Lost LTE on Verizon - Essential Phone Questions & Answers

Ok... I screwed up! There is a new Verizon tower near my house and I wanted to update my roaming, so I did the *228. Alas, by accident I chose option 1 (Program phone) instead of option 2 (Update roaming). Immediately after that I lost LTE. 3G is the best I now get.
I am running 7.1 latest update. Not rooted.
Suggestions on how to get LTE back up?
Thanks!

Zargone said:
Ok... I screwed up! There is a new Verizon tower near my house and I wanted to update my roaming, so I did the *228. Alas, by accident I chose option 1 (Program phone) instead of option 2 (Update roaming). Immediately after that I lost LTE. 3G is the best I now get.
I am running 7.1 latest update. Not rooted.
Suggestions on how to get LTE back up?
Thanks!
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74920423&postcount=506

That describes steps if I were using Oreo but alas, I am on Nougat. I will look for similar issues.
Thanks!

Tried the recommended steps. Worked for about an hour. Then back to 3G. THEN noticed I could not send a text message! GROAN...

Zargone said:
Tried the recommended steps. Worked for about an hour. Then back to 3G. THEN noticed I could not send a text message! GROAN...
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Try this:
*#*#4636#*#*
Phone Information
Change Preferred network type to LTE/WCDMA
If after cycling your connectivity it doesn't pop onto the Verizon 4G network, reboot your phone, you should be good then.
I dont know what it is about that setting that is different, because Verizon doesnt support WCDMA, however this seems to select the correct type of LTE connectivity and you'll be in that. Be aware though, this will likely prevent 3G from working if you enter an area without good 4G coverage.

I have tried all recommendations. LTE works for a while then it is back to 3G. On a further note, when this happens I cannot send a text message but a reboot will solve the text message issue.
I am at a loss. It seems there is no way to make the settings accessed by *#*#4636#*#* STICK.

Zargone said:
I have tried all recommendations. LTE works for a while then it is back to 3G. On a further note, when this happens I cannot send a text message but a reboot will solve the text message issue.
I am at a loss. It seems there is no way to make the settings accessed by *#*#4636#*#* STICK.
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It not just you. I have been frustrated for weeks. I thought it was only because I upgraded to 8.1 but your situation just answered that. I just ordered a new SIM from Verizon and wont run any programming once I install it. I contacted Essential on it as well as others. I hope the two can work this out.

Best option is a new some. *228 is usually no suggested on LTE unless you really know what you are doing. The PRL should be automatic on LTE.

get a new sim, your is borked now most likely

Will try new SIM tomorrow and let you know...

A VZW rep had me do *228 when I was having some issues with texting when I first got the phone. Fixed the texting issues but then I couldn't get LTE either. A new SIM fixed both issues I was having. *228 is apparently known to bork VZW LTE.

Had the same issues after using the *228 method I advise not using that at all been stuck on 3g since. Getting a new sim thursday hoping that helps (using straight talk Verizon Sim)

Here is a bit of information I have discovered. The phone is stable as long as I NEVER turn on WiFi! IF I have WiFi turned on (no connection to a network required) AND I enter a poor or non-existent service area, I loose service until I go back in with the *#*#4636#*#* and change settings back yet again!

anyone with a new sim got it working? Verizon shipped me one today and put it in. Avoided calling 228 but cannot get the sim to activate itself.
Got a SIM not provisioned error. I turned it off, took the SIM out and checked it, put it back, rebooted and still nothing. Not connecting to Verizon Network. Im afraid to call support because they will insist to call 228 to program it.

BTW the final version of 8.1 fixed all the Verizon weirdness I had going on. I popped it back in 'Global' in the Mobile Network settings (which is equivalent to 'LTE/CDMA/UMTS (PRL)' in the Phone Information section) and it hopped immediately on to Verizon, no kinda looking like sprint, no blank, no need to dial *228 for a new PRL it just worked. In fact on reboot it doesn't sit there with No Service scrolling across the screen for 15-20 seconds after boot, it shows up Verizon Wireless immediately.

wolfhelm said:
BTW the final version of 8.1 fixed all the Verizon weirdness I had going on. I popped it back in 'Global' in the Mobile Network settings (which is equivalent to 'LTE/CDMA/UMTS (PRL)' in the Phone Information section) and it hopped immediately on to Verizon, no kinda looking like sprint, no blank, no need to dial *228 for a new PRL it just worked. In fact on reboot it doesn't sit there with No Service scrolling across the screen for 15-20 seconds after boot, it shows up Verizon Wireless immediately.
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That's good to hear I switched to an old straight talk TMobile sim I had while I wait for the replacement straight talk Verizon version hoping things go as smoothly for me when I pop it in

wolfhelm said:
BTW the final version of 8.1 fixed all the Verizon weirdness I had going on. I popped it back in 'Global' in the Mobile Network settings (which is equivalent to 'LTE/CDMA/UMTS (PRL)' in the Phone Information section) and it hopped immediately on to Verizon, no kinda looking like sprint, no blank, no need to dial *228 for a new PRL it just worked. In fact on reboot it doesn't sit there with No Service scrolling across the screen for 15-20 seconds after boot, it shows up Verizon Wireless immediately.
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Very frustrating for me. This is my only concern with this phone . Im still stuck in 3G after doing the upgrade, hard reset, and popping in a new SIM without dailing 228. I will change my Mobile Netwok settings to yours above.

Bigdny said:
Very frustrating for me. This is my only concern with this phone . Im still stuck in 3G after doing the upgrade, hard reset, and popping in a new SIM without dailing 228. I will change my Mobile Netwok settings to yours above.
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May you should try reinserting your sim my phone self corrected once my update was done.

Here are my results:
Installed new SIM - same issue
Did a network data settings reset
Verizon did a flush and reinitialize of my account.
Still same result.
Don't know exactly how or why but about 10 mins later I noticed my phone was OFF.
I powered back up and MOST issues we're gone.
The final fix was to go into developer options and turn on "cellular data always active"
Working great on LTE+

Bigdny said:
Very frustrating for me. This is my only concern with this phone . Im still stuck in 3G after doing the upgrade, hard reset, and popping in a new SIM without dailing 228. I will change my Mobile Netwok settings to yours above.
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Try putting it in "4G/LTE", wait for it to connect, then back to Global.
After I posted my above message, I did go mucking around in the settings and got it stuck in 3G (even after reboots, etc), then corrected it by doing this.
And quick clarification for the post above this one, it is "Mobile Data Always Active", mine was already on and I never modified it, so that must be the default.

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[Q] Nexus 4 data radio problem?

I'm a smartphone noob [though slightly above-average with technology in general] - the Nexus 4 is my first smartphone, and I've been lurking here for a week looking for all possible solutions for my problem and none have worked, so please bear with the longish post:
Nexus 4 16GB, bought from the US Play store - using it since Monday, Dec 10. I'm using it with a Straight Talk AT&T SIM, and I have *no cellular data* whatsoever. I have been using the phone for a week now, and I haven't been able to use the internet except on wifi. No 3G/EDGE/HSPA+ logos next to the signal bars - in fact the signal bars always grey when wifi is off. I have only seen the signal bars turn blue when the wifi is on, never on a cellular network.
APN settings have been verified, and tens (yes, TENS) of Straight Talk reps have said my account seems to be provisioned correctly and good to go. I have tried all the alternative APN settings suggested for Straight Talk on various forums, including the two-APN configuration for MMS and data, deleting the data proxy from the APN settings, reverting to the default APN settings on the SIM and even using the Straight Talk T-Mobile APN [though I know for sure mine is an AT&T SIM because T-Mo doesn't cover my workplace, where I have good signal strength].
My old device was an AT&T locked dumbphone, so I couldn't change the APN settings on it to use the data on StraightTalk, but when I put my Straight Talk SIM in, it shows the 3G logo next to the signal bars suggesting that my StraightTalk account is probably provisioned correctly for data.
Hard reset, repeated reboots and repeated toggling of data and airplane modes have all been tried, and nothing has changed the situation. I have perfect voice and text messaging connectivity and zero data.
As a smartphone noob - is there a separate radio in the phone for data connections, and is it possible that this radio alone is a lemon on my phone? I *do not* have access to another micro-SIM, unfortunately - CDMA is popular in my town and the only two of my friends who have phones with removable SIMs probably won't appreciate having their regular SIMs cut down to micro for me to test. Without being able to test it, I don't know if I should just RMA it either.
***UPDATE*** : FIXED
I got a T-Mobile SIM to test the phone, and data worked perfectly well on that, so I concluded it probably wasn't the phone. T-Mobile wasn't an option for me though, because they have crappy reception in most of my town.
Happened to travel to Boston, tried my StraightTalk SIM in a friend's phone there - data worked fine then. So now I didn't know if it was the phone or the SIM.
After three weeks of grief and fighting, I got StraightTalk to send me a replacement SIM, which fixed the issue immediately - I had full HSPA data connectivity within five minutes of dialing their number to have my SIM activated.
Turn on Mobile data?
Have you enabled the 3G/mobile data switch built into android? Settings > Wireless & data > More > Mobile Networks > data Enabled Tick that if its unchecked, Im still waiting for mine but my HTC explorer running a vanila flavour of ICS has a similar settings menu, its somewhere along those lines bud, post back with results. As i said might be in a different location due to the differing OS versions
Good luck mate, Blewk
EDIT: Nevermind ive just opened my eyes and noticed you've tried it xD
so try calling this number *#*#4636#*#* and going through each of those settings (apart from LTE of course) see if any of them give you a Data connection. constantly checking the data switch on the phone at all times though making sure its enabled If this offers no luck im out of ideas for you mate
Blewk
Blewk said:
Have you enabled the 3G/mobile data switch built into android? Settings > Wireless & data > More > Mobile Networks > data Enabled Tick that if its unchecked, Im still waiting for mine but my HTC explorer running a vanila flavour of ICS has a similar settings menu, its somewhere along those lines bud, post back with results. As i said might be in a different location due to the differing OS versions
Good luck mate, Blewk
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Thank you, but I have done that too. That isn't restoring connectivity.
irsquared said:
APN settings have been verified, and tens (yes, TENS) of Straight Talk reps have said my account seems to be provisioned correctly and good to go. I have tried all the alternative APN settings suggested for Straight Talk on various forums, including the two-APN configuration for MMS and data, deleting the data proxy from the APN settings, reverting to the default APN settings on the SIM and even using the Straight Talk T-Mobile APN [though I know for sure mine is an AT&T SIM because T-Mo doesn't cover my workplace, where I have good signal strength].
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So what are your APN setting? Can't really trust CSRs since they aren't using a Nexus 4 to test themselves.
Hung0702 said:
So what are your APN setting? Can't really trust CSRs since they aren't using a Nexus 4 to test themselves.
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I've attached screenshots with the current settings, which are the ones the CSRs recommended.
I have also tried
deleting the proxy+port
changing both proxies to addressort format
changing the APN type to "default,supl,mms".
editing the SIM's default APN values to these, instead of creating a new APN.
and various combinations of these. None of these have helped. (I reboot and wait 30-45 minutes after every change in these settings).
EDIT: addressort is address(colon)port. Forgot to disable smilies.
Try changing your MMS Proxy to 66.209.11.33 see if that helps. Its the only difference I can see.
Sent from my Nexus 4
riko540 said:
Try changing your MMS Proxy to 66.209.11.33 see if that helps. Its the only difference I can see.
Sent from my Nexus 4
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Thank you, I've tried that too. Since my other phone (without the correct APN) still shows the 3G logo next to the signal bars and the Nexus 4 doesn't show any data speed indications, is it safe to assume the issue is with the device and not the network?
Blewk said:
so try calling this number *#*#4636#*#* and going through each of those settings (apart from LTE of course) see if any of them give you a Data connection. constantly checking the data switch on the phone at all times though making sure its enabled If this offers no luck im out of ideas for you mate
Blewk
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Thanks. I was trying just that (saw the *#*#4636#*#* code on another forum), and none of the options work. I'm wondering if that means my radio is dead. I don't want that to be the case, but I can't think of another explanation
You appear to not have an APN type set up.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2
Edit: use these settings. Except in the first APN remove the first proxy line.
http://wirevalley.com/ultimate-apn-settings-for-straight-talk-with-android/
Edit 2: yes you do have apn type... My bad. Haha
irsquared said:
Thanks. I was trying just that (saw the *#*#4636#*#* code on another forum), and none of the options work. I'm wondering if that means my radio is dead. I don't want that to be the case, but I can't think of another explanation
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I think I have the same problem as the OP. In my case, the HSPA radio connects about 50% of the time after a reboot. In my case, I'm convinced that the loss of signal is attributed to failure to communicate with the SIM card.
For the OP: Are your signal bars grey? or is it just an outline of a triangle on its side? If it's just an outline, the phone sees the SIM card, but cant retrieve the necessary data. To confirm, install a SIM info app from the Play store and see if the app see all details of the sim card.
I have already replaced the sim card, assuming I had a defective SIM, but the new card has not resolved the issue.
At this point, I think I need to RMA my phone.
Dr Zoidberg said:
For the OP: Are your signal bars grey? or is it just an outline of a triangle on its side? If it's just an outline, the phone sees the SIM card, but cant retrieve the necessary data. To confirm, install a SIM info app from the Play store and see if the app see all details of the sim card.
I have already replaced the sim card, assuming I had a defective SIM, but the new card has not resolved the issue.
At this point, I think I need to RMA my phone.
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It looks like the SIM details are being seen - I have voice and texting capabilities, and my signal bars are present but grey. Sorry to hear about your phone - my data connection is out 100% of the time though.
I've ordered a T-Mobile SIM to check this out - this way I should be able to figure out whether it's the network or the SIM.
Update: I've tried a T-Mo SIM and it works perfectly. So it's not the device.
However T-Mo isn't actually a viable option for me because they have very limited coverage where I live. Straight Talk keep telling me their provisioning is okay - any way to check on this? What other issues could I possible have that might be causing this?
irsquared said:
Update: I've tried a T-Mo SIM and it works perfectly. So it's not the device.
However T-Mo isn't actually a viable option for me because they have very limited coverage where I live. Straight Talk keep telling me their provisioning is okay - any way to check on this? What other issues could I possible have that might be causing this?
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Are you sure you have AT&T 3G coverage near you? I looked on AT&T's map for my work place and it shows 3G coverage but the entire county only gets 2G EDGE. And EDGE is horribly slow, I can't download anything. Went to Wal-Mart there and went to the wireless store and they confirmed that there is no 3G coverage in the area except for Verizon (which I had before this phone). I have an app called Network Signal Info, it will tell you what type of data network you are connecting too even when on wifi. It tells me EDGE2 at work HSPA at home.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.android.telnet&hl=en Network Signal Info
Edit: just wanted to add that I read somewhere in a thread here that the colors blue and gray only signify if you are connected to google services or not. Blue you're connected, gray you're not.
kzoodroid said:
Are you sure you have AT&T 3G coverage near you?
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Dead sure - as I said in my original post, I put my SIM back in my old (locked) dumbphone and it shows the 3G logo - though I can't use data on that phone because I'm locked out of the APN settings. And colleagues at work with have HSPA+ on AT&T. I can't try their SIMs though, because they don't use micro-SIM.
As for signal bar colours - even if there is no Google connectivity, it should at least show me a 3G or H/H+ next to the signal bars, which doesn't happen - and I cannot access anything on the internet anyway. I tried actually accessing the internet via the browser and various apps, I'm not deciding my connectivity based on the bar colours.
ALSO: When I use *#*#4636#*#* to turn the radio off and then on again, "GPRS service" goes to "connecting" but eventually stops at "disconnected". And the "network type" in that menu says "HSPA", so it looks like the network is kicking me off though I can't for the life of me say why that's happening.
Dr Zoidberg said:
I think I have the same problem as the OP. In my case, the HSPA radio connects about 50% of the time after a reboot. In my case, I'm convinced that the loss of signal is attributed to failure to communicate with the SIM card.
For the OP: Are your signal bars grey? or is it just an outline of a triangle on its side? If it's just an outline, the phone sees the SIM card, but cant retrieve the necessary data. To confirm, install a SIM info app from the Play store and see if the app see all details of the sim card.
I have already replaced the sim card, assuming I had a defective SIM, but the new card has not resolved the issue.
At this point, I think I need to RMA my phone.
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I'm constantly get this issue where the signal bar becomes just an outline every minute or so and I lose connection. When this is happening sms becomes erratic (I receive texts multiple times sometimes 20-30 minutes after it was first sent, texts are received in the wrong order, cannot send texts until i restart phone).
Possibly hardware issue?
I had the same problem... could connect to the wireless network only if wireless data was disabled or WIFI was on.
Ordered a replacement which came today, and all is good Seems to be a hardware issue.
irsquared said:
I'm a smartphone noob [though slightly above-average with technology in general] - the Nexus 4 is my first smartphone, and I've been lurking here for a week looking for all possible solutions for my problem and none have worked, so please bear with the longish post:
Nexus 4 16GB, bought from the US Play store - using it since Monday, Dec 10. I'm using it with a Straight Talk AT&T SIM, and I have *no cellular data* whatsoever. I have been using the phone for a week now, and I haven't been able to use the internet except on wifi. No 3G/EDGE/HSPA+ logos next to the signal bars - in fact the signal bars always grey when wifi is off. I have only seen the signal bars turn blue when the wifi is on, never on a cellular network.
APN settings have been verified, and tens (yes, TENS) of Straight Talk reps have said my account seems to be provisioned correctly and good to go. I have tried all the alternative APN settings suggested for Straight Talk on various forums, including the two-APN configuration for MMS and data, deleting the data proxy from the APN settings, reverting to the default APN settings on the SIM and even using the Straight Talk T-Mobile APN [though I know for sure mine is an AT&T SIM because T-Mo doesn't cover my workplace, where I have good signal strength].
My old device was an AT&T locked dumbphone, so I couldn't change the APN settings on it to use the data on StraightTalk, but when I put my Straight Talk SIM in, it shows the 3G logo next to the signal bars suggesting that my StraightTalk account is probably provisioned correctly for data.
Hard reset, repeated reboots and repeated toggling of data and airplane modes have all been tried, and nothing has changed the situation. I have perfect voice and text messaging connectivity and zero data.
As a smartphone noob - is there a separate radio in the phone for data connections, and is it possible that this radio alone is a lemon on my phone? I *do not* have access to another micro-SIM, unfortunately - CDMA is popular in my town and the only two of my friends who have phones with removable SIMs probably won't appreciate having their regular SIMs cut down to micro for me to test. Without being able to test it, I don't know if I should just RMA it either.
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I to am having the same problem connecting to data networks. I have had the nexus 4 for about 2 weeks and its been an amazing phone until this morning when I had no data connection in town and around town. My iPhone 4 has 3G connection in the same area, with the same sim card. Ive already looked around the net and found the post to reset the radio but nothing happened. After not having radio or data for about 2 hours my phone finally fixed its self. I have no clue why I lost data connection or how it fixed its self. I will stay posted to see what happens but maybe there is some bad hardware in the device that is just now starting to surface.???
Hi I appear to have the same problem. My phone is able to make calls/text and etc with data off but when data is turned back on it screws around, doesnt connect to the internet, grey outline on service and etc. I'm thinking this is an hardware issue but how would I go and exchange this. One more thing, I bought this brand new from someone, does that matter?
Lowkey1 said:
Hi I appear to have the same problem. My phone is able to make calls/text and etc with data off but when data is turned back on it screws around, doesnt connect to the internet, grey outline on service and etc. I'm thinking this is an hardware issue but how would I go and exchange this. One more thing, I bought this brand new from someone, does that matter?
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If you want to RMA your phone, you can transfer the ownership by calling Google Play support. You will need the device IMEI and the email address of the original purchaser. Just tell them the phone was gifted to you. After the ownership is transferred, you can begin the RMA process.
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Verizon: Global Roaming Problem (on return to USA)

I've been tracking and testing a bug where if you activate your N6 on Verizon, then switch the SIM to another carrier (say TMO) to test your phone will not re-connect to VZW when you put the original SIM in. This happens if you change the "Global" setting the LTE (Recommended). After you set that on TMO (or AT&T or...) the options menu only gives you 2G/3G/LTE where when activated on VZ gives you "LTE/3G/1x/Global". The only way to get the phone back on VZ is to factory reset.
Today - I just came back from a trip to Canada where in Global mode the phone roamed on one of their GSM based carriers. I didn't change the roaming mode out of Global (I know better) but when I was back in the US the phone wouldn't go back to VZW - instead went to "Emergency Calls Only" I checked the carrier settings and in the time I was in Canada (2 weeks), the Global option disappeared, leaving only 2G/3G/LTE...and no Verzion. It was done. Factory reset time.
Hope they've spotted this issue in their "intensive" testing process and that's why they are holding up the release. If not..be prepared if you roam globally on the N6 to have a dead radio when you come home and factory reset.--unless there is a service/app settings that can be easily wiped...
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I've been tracking and testing a bug where if you activate your N6 on Verizon, then switch the SIM to another carrier (say TMO) to test your phone will not re-connect to VZW when you put the original SIM in. This happens if you change the "Global" setting the LTE (Recommended). After you set that on TMO (or AT&T or...) the options menu only gives you 2G/3G/LTE where when activated on VZ gives you "LTE/3G/1x/Global". The only way to get the phone back on VZ is to factory reset.
Today - I just came back from a trip to Canada where in Global mode the phone roamed on one of their GSM based carriers. I didn't change the roaming mode out of Global (I know better) but when I was back in the US the phone wouldn't go back to VZW - instead went to "Emergency Calls Only" I checked the carrier settings and in the time I was in Canada (2 weeks), the Global option disappeared, leaving only 2G/3G/LTE...and no Verzion. It was done. Factory reset time.
Hope they've spotted this issue in their "intensive" testing process and that's why they are holding up the release. If not..be prepared if you roam globally on the N6 to have a dead radio when you come home and factory reset.--unless there is a service/app settings that can be easily wiped...
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I had the same issue (my thread is in the Q&A subforum). Nothing short of a factory reset would fix. Hopefully Google gets on this and fixes it. I travel overseas for work frequently, and the whole point of getting the Nexus 6 was so I could use one phone here and there!
I'm on ATT using a GPS version phone, and I noticed in the "Preferred Network Type" my default setting was on "Global". But it only has choices of "LTE (recommended)", "3G", and "2G". So if I switch to LTE, I have no way of changing back to Global.
Subscribing to thread for a fix.
Can you not change the network type in the *#*#4636#*#* menu to "LTE/GSM/CDMA auto (PRL)"?
I just switched back and forth. Not sure I understand what is going on here.
Edit. Ahhh but you also switched carriers, interesting.
well thats a bit concerning... I'm leaving for taiwan in a couple days and was looking forward to just dropping in a sim over there.
So even with 5.0.1 you cant go back to VZW without a factory reset?
Okay I just got back from a trip to Taiwan. I switched to 2 different carrier Sim cards.
Upon returning to the states, I popped in my Verizon sim card and everything works fine.
Yeah, just do the *#*#4636#*#* and change the network that which you'd like to connect. So for Verizon, you would choose CDMA/LTE in the drop down menu. Once you do that, your network options in the regular settings will change.
Same thing happened to me on a recent trip to Spain. I made a backup before traveling and upon return I flashed the backup to get it to work again in the states.
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Has anyone seen any updates on this? Is Google aware of this bug? I'm using my Moto X overseas since I don't want to factory reset my Nexus 6 when I get home. This was the whole point of getting a Nexus 6 in the first place: I could use the same phone here and home with a simple SIM swap!
Has anyone tried
fastboot oem config carrier vzw
to see if that will "jump start" the phone back to Verizon?
tcrews said:
Has anyone tried
fastboot oem config carrier vzw
to see if that will "jump start" the phone back to Verizon?
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That did nothing for me. Tried it earlier this week
Those with the radio issues could try to flash only the radio.img using fastboot. This would let you restore the radio without having to wipe the entire device. Hopefully a fix will come when Verizon officially releases the Nexus 6.
My solution was to pop in an active T-Mobile sim, turn the phone on, and then back off, and then pop in the vzw sim.
That seemed to solve the problem.
Interesting. Wonder why a US GSM carrier would fix the problem, but a foreign GSM carrier causes it. Maybe I'll give that a try next trip (in 2 weeks).
I don't think its the matter of a foreign GSM carrier causing the problem.....
I think the problem is Verizon.
I don't hear of this issue with anyone else but Verizon customers.
I doubt it, since the inability to switch modes is present even before the Verizon SIM is inserted. I think it's a bug within Android itself.
satadru said:
My solution was to pop in an active T-Mobile sim, turn the phone on, and then back off, and then pop in the vzw sim.
That seemed to solve the problem.
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I just tried this exact same thing after being in London and Budapest. My Verizon SIM in my Nexus 6 wouldn't register on their network. I put in the T-Mobile SIM and it did work and register with no problems. Switched back to Verizon's SIM and no luck. Still not able to register on the Verizon network.
To clarify, the verizon sim roamed onto canadian providers without problems. When I returned to a normal Verizon service area, the phone wouldn't register again (on verizon) until I popped in a t-mobile sim, and then switched back to the Verizon sim.
satadru said:
To clarify, the verizon sim roamed onto canadian providers without problems. When I returned to a normal Verizon service area, the phone wouldn't register again (on verizon) until I popped in a t-mobile sim, and then switched back to the Verizon sim.
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Yes, that's what I did. Went to London/Budapest with the Verizon SIM roaming. Landed back in the States, no more Verizon connection on the Verizon SIM. Popped in the T-Mobile SIM and it works perfectly.
Tried doing the switch back like you mentioned, but no luck at first. Had to try a few times. Back to life now.
Thanks very much.

Nexus 6P: Calling Issues — Cannot Make Calls, but Data/Texting Works (Verizon)

Hello,
I recently upgraded my Huawei Nexus 6P to 6.0.1 (dirty-flash, sideloaded).
I had trouble getting LTE to work at first (turning on/off Airplane Mode makes LTE work). I kept trying to change Field Test settings to make LTE work.
However, when I factory reset it the phone won't make or receive phone calls.
It sticks on "dialing..." and it just won't work. However, data and messaging work just fine.
I forgot to back up my EFS partition so it's partially my fault.
My IMEI number and MEID show correctly, however on the My Verizon website it shows a different MEID that's nothing close to the original one. The last 2 digits were different. Neither the MEID or IMEI were changed during the upgrade process, so it should have worked fine.
I recently called Verizon Tech Support about this and they said they'd change the MEID within 72 hours to 4 days. (I called Friday evening)
They kept having issues with the server rejecting the MEID and I checked, it's not blacklisted. They told me about a "wrong form" being filled out and ran some tests and nothing worked.
The phone MEID and Field Test menus showed properly though, just calling any other number (even Verizon's activation number) won't work.
I kept factory resetting, even downgraded to 6.0 (clean flash with recovery/radios, unrooting and all that), and LTE worked better, but STILL no phone calls!
Whenever I try to activate it on the website, it keeps telling me to contact their number. I'm not sure if I'll need a new SIM card because I've tried another SIM card and will also not make calls.
I'm not sure if calling has to do with the MEID or IMEI or anything else.
Do you have any tips/suggestions to fix this annoying issue?
Thank you,
Exec360
I've seen the issue going from Wireless to LTE and vice versa but I have no issue making or receiving calls. Texting and MMS work ok also. I went from 6.0 to 6.1 by doing a factory image flash. Now I'm Chroma and I'm curious if I would have this same issue on Stock so I will probably flash factory or a slim rom stock tonight. I'm on Verizon and had a nexus 6, I popped the sim in my 6p and it activated with no issue.
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I'm on Verizon and had a nexus 6, I popped the sim in my 6p and it activated with no issue.
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Same here, except I popped out the SIM from my iPhone 5S.
Ironically, when I put the same SIM back into the 5S, calling and voicemail, in addition to data worked, even though the device was recently deactivated from Verizon.
I'd say the issue probably comes up from a corrupted IMEI/MEID or other identifier. (Not completely sure about this though — the IMEI/MEID was the same between popping in the SIM for the first time and after resetting...)
Verizon detected my device as a Huawei 1511 phone and thinks it's an old Samsung feature phone when I run it through support/help pages.
I have the exact same problem with my phone and I don't know what to do.
update: I just flashed the efs backup file and it worked again.
I forgot to back up my EFS partition and I had 2 chances to do so...
My IMEI, MEID and SIM ID show perfectly in the About section, even when factory reset and bootloader locked, but calls still don't work, very odd.
I used Wugfresh and just about every IMEI recovery tool I could find (EFS Professional) but it keeps giving me errors such as "Access Denied..." with BusyBox installed.
Still no email or response from Verizon techs tonight, expecting one tomorrow.
If not, I'll have to RMA.
More specifically, I cannot find an EFS folder or a nv_data.bin file in any file explorer — Root Explorer, Solid Explorer, TWRP, etc.
Alright, I've actually figured out that the problem is NOT the EFS after I sent it in to Verizon.
My IMEI and MEID number and everything else were actually just fine.
It wasn't flashing or anything that ruined my phone... I recently called Verizon one night on my phone about LTE issues on 6.0.1 and after that, the calls just stopped.
In fact, the problem IS on their end.
They gave me a new SIM card and it didn't work. They realized the phone was new on the network and that would cause incompatibility issues.
Now I have to ship my phone to their IT department which takes about 2 weeks.
If that is your case:
Verizon guide to getting your calling back:
First, I'd try flashing an old EFS backup when your phone was working. If that doesn't work, call their support number (1-800-922-0204) and select the tech support option or say it if it asks.
Give them your SIM card number to try activating the phone. If that doesn't work, you can still send in your phone — just ask them and a phone kit will ship.
Sending it in to the IT department will take around 1-2 weeks, so you should definitely have a backup phone or communication device on hand (you can also just use Google Voice from a PC which is a great temporary solution).
I'll say, BIG props to Verizon for giving us very good support.
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Alright, I've actually figured out that the problem is NOT the EFS after I sent it in to Verizon.
My IMEI and MEID number and everything else were actually just fine.
It wasn't flashing or anything that ruined my phone... I recently called Verizon one night on my phone about LTE issues on 6.0.1 and after that, the calls just stopped.
In fact, the problem IS on their end.
They gave me a new SIM card and it didn't work. They realized the phone was new on the network and that would cause incompatibility issues.
Now I have to ship my phone to their IT department which takes about 2 weeks.
If that is your case:
Verizon guide to getting your calling back:
First, I'd try flashing an old EFS backup when your phone was working. If that doesn't work, call their support number (1-800-922-0204) and select the tech support option or say it if it asks.
Give them your SIM card number to try activating the phone. If that doesn't work, you can still send in your phone — just ask them and a phone kit will ship.
Sending it in to the IT department will take around 1-2 weeks, so you should definitely have a backup phone or communication device on hand (you can also just use Google Voice from a PC which is a great temporary solution).
I'll say, BIG props to Verizon for giving us very good support.
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AN easier method is to use any Verizon phone with a microSIM and activate on their network.
Once the SIM is active, cut it down to a nanoSIM and put it into the Nexus 6P.
It just works. All this about sending your new phone to them for two weeks is crazy.
I pulled the SIM from my LG G3 and cut it. Up and running in minutes.
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AN easier method is to use any Verizon phone with a microSIM and activate on their network.
Once the SIM is active, cut it down to a nanoSIM and put it into the Nexus 6P.
It just works. All this about sending your new phone to them for two weeks is crazy.
I pulled the SIM from my LG G3 and cut it. Up and running in minutes.
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Unfortunately, my other phone does not have a microSIM. NanoSIMs usually work with LTE connections.
Trimming a microSIM is dangerous and could actually damage your SIM card tray and your phone.
Thank you for the advice, but I should warn you taking that risk may actually damage or cause issues with the SIM card itself such as not being able to read its SIM card number.
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After 5 days, 3 factory resets, and many flashes of the older radio, it has been SOLVED!!!!!
First, try disabling, reinstalling the factory version of Google Connectivity Services, then updating it in the Google Play Store.
Next, dial *#*#4636#*#* on your phone application to get to field test mode. This function will work no matter whether the phone is working or not — it's just an information screen.
Click the 3 dots and select "change radio band". Select Radio Band 6, NOT USA or Radio Band 7 — Verizon told me to try both of those and they are glitchy.
Source: "Attaching 2 screenshots. One with band 6 where calling works but data is 1x. Another with USA band where LTE data works but no calling. Looking closely it's set to emergency calls only." (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64149076&postcount=8)
Now my GSM service is working and calls work extremely well!
Glad it had nothing to do with EFS/IMEI numbers after all.
Make sure to set your APN to "VZWINTERNET" if it hasn't been set already.
I'm glad I can share this with XDADevelopers so that they can benefit from this information.
- Exec360
Exec360 said:
EDIT:
After 5 days, 3 factory resets, and many flashes of the older radio, it has been SOLVED!!!!!
First, try disabling, reinstalling the factory version of Google Connectivity Services, then updating it in the Google Play Store.
Next, dial *#*#4636#*#* on your phone application to get to field test mode. This function will work no matter whether the phone is working or not — it's just an information screen.
Click the 3 dots and select "change radio band". Select Radio Band 6, NOT USA or Radio Band 7 — Verizon told me to try both of those and they are glitchy.
Source: "Attaching 2 screenshots. One with band 6 where calling works but data is 1x. Another with USA band where LTE data works but no calling. Looking closely it's set to emergency calls only." (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64149076&postcount=8)
Now my GSM service is working and calls work extremely well!
Glad it had nothing to do with EFS/IMEI numbers after all.
Make sure to set your APN to "VZWINTERNET" if it hasn't been set already.
I'm glad I can share this with XDADevelopers so that they can benefit from this information.
- Exec360
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I have the same issue with model h1511 and i bought the phone from Ebay but im living in Qatar .. i dunno what to do .. LTE data connection working fine .. sending and receiving sms is working ok .. only I can't make or receive calls. i'm not sure to whom I should report this issue
Exec360 said:
EDIT:
After 5 days, 3 factory resets, and many flashes of the older radio, it has been SOLVED!!!!!
First, try disabling, reinstalling the factory version of Google Connectivity Services, then updating it in the Google Play Store.
Next, dial *#*#4636#*#* on your phone application to get to field test mode. This function will work no matter whether the phone is working or not — it's just an information screen.
Click the 3 dots and select "change radio band". Select Radio Band 6, NOT USA or Radio Band 7 — Verizon told me to try both of those and they are glitchy.
Source: "Attaching 2 screenshots. One with band 6 where calling works but data is 1x. Another with USA band where LTE data works but no calling. Looking closely it's set to emergency calls only." (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64149076&postcount=8)
Now my GSM service is working and calls work extremely well!
Glad it had nothing to do with EFS/IMEI numbers after all.
Make sure to set your APN to "VZWINTERNET" if it hasn't been set already.
I'm glad I can share this with XDADevelopers so that they can benefit from this information.
- Exec360
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Where was this thread yesterday when I needed it...lol I was messing with my radios and screwed my phone up. Please not this method may not work on a custom ROM I had to flash back to 6.0.0.
Exec360 said:
EDIT:
After 5 days, 3 factory resets, and many flashes of the older radio, it has been SOLVED!!!!!
First, try disabling, reinstalling the factory version of Google Connectivity Services, then updating it in the Google Play Store.
Next, dial *#*#4636#*#* on your phone application to get to field test mode. This function will work no matter whether the phone is working or not — it's just an information screen.
Click the 3 dots and select "change radio band". Select Radio Band 6, NOT USA or Radio Band 7 — Verizon told me to try both of those and they are glitchy.
Source: "Attaching 2 screenshots. One with band 6 where calling works but data is 1x. Another with USA band where LTE data works but no calling. Looking closely it's set to emergency calls only." (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64149076&postcount=8)
Now my GSM service is working and calls work extremely well!
Glad it had nothing to do with EFS/IMEI numbers after all.
Make sure to set your APN to "VZWINTERNET" if it hasn't been set already.
I'm glad I can share this with XDADevelopers so that they can benefit from this information.
- Exec360
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I have the same issue but I live in Qatar. the thing is that my phone has the exact same issue urs. im glad you could solve it. Can you help me solve mine ??
mohawahba said:
I have the same issue but I live in Qatar. the thing is that my phone has the exact same issue urs. im glad you could solve it. Can you help me solve mine ??
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In the US, all carriers are supported for Nexus 6P use. Since you live in Qatar, you may have a different carrier.
Here are a few other points or solutions for this issue:
If your carrier is not Verizon, does your carrier whitelist the Nexus 6P or only phones sold through them?
Do you get an IMEI number in the Settings application? (don't put it here for privacy reasons) If you don't, then your issue most likely has to do with accidentally deleting or modifying the EFS partition. Try restoring an EFS backup. ALWAYS back up your EFS before you install something else or root your phone — and keep it in a safe location! Alas, that was not the case for me.
Have you tried turning Roaming on inside your cellular network settings or have a specific roaming plan?
Do you get decent reception when making calls in Qatar? Where do you have this issue most, indoors or outdoors? You should get 1x at least.
Try the field test mode (*#*#4636#*#*) in the phone application. Go to "phone info".
If you see "GSM service: emergency calls only" on Verizon, the GSM band is not connected which makes phone calls. Switch to Band 6.
Otherwise, if you see the same thing for GPRS, try switching to another band. I'm not familiar with carriers except Verizon or other US carriers (AT&T, T-mobile, etc.)
I've emphasized this a lot, but try a factory reset. Lock the bootloader and remove your custom mods to the system. It may just work for you.
The case may be that the phone service does not work in Qatar, your reception is weak, or you have a specific phone plan. It may be your carrier not being compatible with certain bands, like GSM.
If that is the case, try calling their support and ask them for any possible solutions to the problem.
EDIT:
You also stated that you bought your 6P from Ebay. Many risks can come from buying used phones off of there rather than the official websites. It's likely that someone messed with the EFS and IMEI numbers.
It could be a stolen phone too... in those cases, it would be illegal (in some countries, not sure if in Qatar) to change the IMEI number unless you have an EFS backup. Sorry, you may just be out of luck. Try another solution like Google Voice or Skype (paid) for now until you get it fixed.
Thx bro
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Exec360 said:
In the US, all carriers are supported for Nexus 6P use. Since you live in Qatar, you may have a different carrier.
Here are a few other points or solutions for this issue:
If your carrier is not Verizon, does your carrier whitelist the Nexus 6P or only phones sold through them?
Do you get an IMEI number in the Settings application? (don't put it here for privacy reasons) If you don't, then your issue most likely has to do with accidentally deleting or modifying the EFS partition. Try restoring an EFS backup. ALWAYS back up your EFS before you install something else or root your phone — and keep it in a safe location! Alas, that was not the case for me.
Have you tried turning Roaming on inside your cellular network settings or have a specific roaming plan?
Do you get decent reception when making calls in Qatar? Where do you have this issue most, indoors or outdoors? You should get 1x at least.
Try the field test mode (*#*#4636#*#*) in the phone application. Go to "phone info".
If you see "GSM service: emergency calls only" on Verizon, the GSM band is not connected which makes phone calls. Switch to Band 6.
Otherwise, if you see the same thing for GPRS, try switching to another band. I'm not familiar with carriers except Verizon or other US carriers (AT&T, T-mobile, etc.)
I've emphasized this a lot, but try a factory reset. Lock the bootloader and remove your custom mods to the system. It may just work for you.
The case may be that the phone service does not work in Qatar, your reception is weak, or you have a specific phone plan. It may be your carrier not being compatible with certain bands, like GSM.
If that is the case, try calling their support and ask them for any possible solutions to the problem.
EDIT:
You also stated that you bought your 6P from Ebay. Many risks can come from buying used phones off of there rather than the official websites. It's likely that someone messed with the EFS and IMEI numbers.
It could be a stolen phone too... in those cases, it would be illegal (in some countries, not sure if in Qatar) to change the IMEI number unless you have an EFS backup. Sorry, you may just be out of luck. Try another solution like Google Voice or Skype (paid) for now until you get it fixed.
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Here in qatar, i have one friend having the same fone from amazon and it is working fine. Here no CDMA plus texting and data are working. If the efs is corrupt or as u say screwed, it would work data and text? Band USA and 6 re ok with data and text.. Band 7 dead.
In general, it may corrupt the phone function but texts/data may work fine.
Most carrier connectivity issues usually come up from a corrupt EFS or the service not being activated on your plan.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/ask-question/423732-understanding-cwm-backups-efs-partition-etc.html
For you, it seems like Band 6 is the correct one. No CDMA — and GSM is working again. Good job
Another method to try:
Update the Preferred Roaming List (PRL) - dial *228 on the phone app or figure out your carrier's PRL update number
That might work, didn't affect my calls since I don't use roaming services.
By "Band 7 dead", do you mean that the service just won't connect? My issue came from messing with the bands to fix the LTE issue and messing up my phone.
Try to call your carrier's support — try getting a new SIM card or collect information about the Nexus 6P compatibility, if they don't have it on their website.
Was the phone working since you first used it? Have you rooted or done any system-level modifications to it? Also is your carrier Verizon, because I don't think they have strong roaming service in Qatar... I am in the USA right now using Band 6, working fine.
https://community.verizonwireless.com/thread/494218
When you dial, do you get "Dialing..." and just have to wait until it hangs up, or is there static, or a carrier message? Does your friend have the same carrier (Verizon) as you do?
Sorry I'm asking so many questions. I just can't quite identify your issue very well.
Exec360 said:
In general, it may corrupt the phone function but texts/data may work fine.
Most carrier connectivity issues usually come up from a corrupt EFS or the service not being activated on your plan.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/ask-question/423732-understanding-cwm-backups-efs-partition-etc.html
For you, it seems like Band 6 is the correct one. No CDMA — and GSM is working again. Good job
Another method to try:
Update the Preferred Roaming List (PRL) - dial *228 on the phone app or figure out your carrier's PRL update number
That might work, didn't affect my calls since I don't use roaming services.
By "Band 7 dead", do you mean that the service just won't connect? My issue came from messing with the bands to fix the LTE issue and messing up my phone.
Try to call your carrier's support — try getting a new SIM card or collect information about the Nexus 6P compatibility, if they don't have it on their website.
Was the phone working since you first used it? Have you rooted or done any system-level modifications to it? Also is your carrier Verizon, because I don't think they have strong roaming service in Qatar... I am in the USA right now using Band 6, working fine.
https://community.verizonwireless.com/thread/494218
When you dial, do you get "Dialing..." and just have to wait until it hangs up, or is there static, or a carrier message? Does your friend have the same carrier (Verizon) as you do?
Sorry I'm asking so many questions. I just can't quite identify your issue very well.
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Thanks for exerting all kind of possible solutions . really appreciated ... I ll explain next everything ..
First of all I'm no verizon subscriber .. I just got the phone from ebay shipped to qatar .. that's all international buyer ..
well secondly, the service is activated. here is different than yours in activation process. Plus my sim card is working on all other devices, opo, op2, opx, mi redmi n2, moto g ...
I believe the problem remains in the piece I have now (nexus 6p) because im used to buy phones from the US and they work fine expect some missing LTE bands that does not really interfere with calling service.
If the EFS/IMEI is corrupt, will it register on the network normally? will data and text still work?
Band 7 dead means no text no data and surely no calls ... plus when I chose it, i always get called ended right after i press Dial a number
experience with other bands:
band USA: text and data working fine ... calls: when dialing, it keeps dialing until the network fails and returns again like reconnect (the bars disappear and return again) and when i hang up, it respond quickly and execute the action but on,
Band 6: text ok data ok , calls no .. but when dialing, it keeps dialing normally till it gives me (call ended ) and if I try to hang up after few seconds, it freezes the phone for like 10 seconds till it execute the action of hanging up ...
so the USA band is the most responsive band in terms of hanging up ..
when I dial *#4636 .... , and access phone information to change preferred network, it is usually set to LTE/CDMA/GSM (PRL) >> if i try to change it to LTE/GSM (PRL) because no CDMA here, it usually return to the default after restarting the phone .. it does not really change the network if, for example, I choose GSM only .. I still see LTE on the bar .. moreover, when i try to choose 2g from cellular networks from settings, it does not reflect and I still get LTE working .. weird ..
** in all cases, FYI, I always see the carrier name in the top left corner of the screen.
*228 does not work as Im not verizon .. plus any USSDs are not going through as it gives error "connection problem or invalid MMI code"
when I try to access caller ID, it gives error " network or SIM card error".
I tried to call the carrier but they could not do anything. I'm still expecting a call from their back office team who ( i assume ) has more experience
getting a new sim would not help because I have tried different active sims different numbers and I also tried the second carrier here in Qatar (vodafone) and the problem persist.
the fone never worked since i reached Qatar. It was not rooted. I only unlocked BL and flashed the first factory stock rom (fully including the radio), yet nothing
wait wait please don't lose hope
one friend here is also giving me ideas and solutions to get over my isssue, he suggested i flash chroma rom bcz it has more bands. I will flash it and give a feedback.
I really appreciate your efforts and also his efforts @Soulfly3
pardon me if I wrote too many things and for giving all my trials not in order
Thanks
Thanks everyone for helping me resolve my issue. biggest thanks goes to @@scoobysnack who helped me greatly to get over it.
Installing Chroma ROM solved the issue because basically it was a problem of bands. Chroma had more bands that work in Qatar. and I could return back to stock rom again without any problems ( but don't mess up with bands in phone information )
Thanks @Exec360 for offering me your great support >>>
I told you chroma would solve your problems. it has different bands to select and I figured the "AUS" bands would work.
Any advice for those of us operating on Verizon's extended network? I'm using my device on the Appalachian wireless network (with whom Verizon has a network sharing agreement as part of it's LTE in Rural America program), and I'm constantly getting the roaming indicator, even though I know I'm not roaming. I've never dealt with this on any other device, and I've used 4 different devices encompassing both Windows Phone and Android. If I switch the CDMA roaming indicator to "Home", the roaming indicator disappears and the usual LTE indicator appears, but I'm unable to make voice calls. If I switch the roaming indicator to "Automatic", I can make voice calls but the roaming indicator returns and the device tells me I'm roaming inside the test menu, even though Verizon tells me I'm not incurring roaming charges. If that's true, then the roaming indicator is just an annoyance, but it's there constantly (even when on WiFi) and for me it's a significant annoyance. Is there anything I can do, or is this just something I'm going to have to live with?

OnePlus 3T T-Mobile VoLTE issues/fix

I know this has other threads, but I wanted to post something that helped me get VoLTE working that none of the other threads addressed.
Quick background: new to TMobile, new to the 1+ brand. Rooted, stock. I could get LTE, but I kept getting kicked to roaming AT&T H+ or 3G, couldn't get VoLTE, and very slows speeds even when on LTE. Tried every APN combo, network settings reset, factory phone reset, tried every *#*#4636#*#* preferred network type...nothing. Chatted in to 1+ asking if I could speak to technical support. The response was the only way to fix it was to factory reset (which I had already done) and downgrade OOS. The newest OOS has the T-Mobile optimizations, so downgrading makes no sense! Needless to say, the whole 30 min chat was a waste of time and just a bunch of weak canned responses with no attempt to really help or figure out how to escalate me to someone with some knowledge of the APNs and settings needed.
Out of desperation, or since I had tried every other possible trick, I went under my T-Mobile SIM, Network Operators, and toggled Auto Choose and manually chose TMobile 4G.
Boom, full bands 4, 12 and VoLTE, and normal speeds! Carrier aggregation is even working sometimes.
I don't know why Auto Choose doesn't know how to grab 4G permanently, but everything is working!
Does anyone have any idea why this fixed it? Since I choose 4G, will I lose my ability to get 3G in rural areas? I don't feel like there was much info on how VoLTE is provisioned on the phone.
What's everyone's experience with the preferred network settings? I'm currently in LTE/UMTS, and I don't have the LTE/GSM option that apparently everyone else has...?
Also, does everyone else have as sporadic speeds as I do? One moment it'll be 40 down, next it'll be 6? I know it has to do with bands, but should there be a way to even that out a little?
Sidenote: I really like 1+ mentality about rooting and software, since I have to have a rooted phone, but this experience really soured my first impression. Plus their 1+5 is a major letdown to me. I don't think I'll purchase anymore 1+ products.
Feel free to correct any misinformation in my post.
I also have noticed when I try streaming, webpages or speedtests the little LTE+ carrier aggregation kicks in to combine band 4 and 12 and I get pretty good speeds. See screenshot
My speeds do definitely vary on Tmobiles network. Isn't an issue for me, everything streams fine, also i haven't had an issue with VOLTE since I got the phone in February..
I noticed when I'm in a roaming area, instead of roaming now, I completely lose service. I believe this is because I manually selected TMobile 4G as my operator instead of auto, which would allow the phone to jump to AT&T. Any ideas?
So still having problems, but only when traveling. If I have network operator on "auto" it'll select AT&T roaming, but then it'll just stick then and never switch back to TMobile, even in full strength band 4 or 12 areas. I have to reboot, and toggle auto for it to grab a T-Mobile signal. Very irritating. This also kicks the phone off VoLTE, and I've yet to get it back. Not sure if this is TMobile or the phone's fault. Tried everything I can think of. Any ideas?
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So still having problems, but only when traveling. If I have network operator on "auto" it'll select AT&T roaming, but then it'll just stick then and never switch back to TMobile, even in full strength band 4 or 12 areas. I have to reboot, and toggle auto for it to grab a T-Mobile signal. Very irritating. This also kicks the phone off VoLTE, and I've yet to get it back. Not sure if this is TMobile or the phone's fault. Tried everything I can think of. Any ideas?
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Get a new SIM card
Lancez said:
Get a new SIM card
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Excuse my ignorance, but what would a new SIM accomplish, technically speaking that is?
FYI, my wife's HTC 10 does the same thing. That would make two bad SIMs unlikely?
izzyfanto said:
Excuse my ignorance, but what would a new SIM accomplish, technically speaking that is?
FYI, my wife's HTC 10 does the same thing. That would make two bad SIMs unlikely?
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I've had same problem as yours, I went to T-Mobile store and told them what was going on. They switched my SIM card and problem fixed. I was told because my SIM was too old (4 years at least) that's why i was having such issue.
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Get a new SIM card
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Lancez said:
I've had same problem as yours, I went to T-Mobile store and told them what was going on. They switched my SIM card and problem fixed. I was told because my SIM was too old (4 years at least) that's why i was having such issue.
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Gotcha thanks, I'll give it a try! What's weird is our SIMs are only weeks old....
izzyfanto said:
Gotcha thanks, I'll give it a try! What's weird is our SIMs are only weeks old....
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That's what I've been thru and got fixed. Hopefully it'll work for you too
New SIM, no change
This phone has the features I want, and T-Mobile has the speeds I want, but this is frustrating to be kicked to roaming and no VoLTE....
izzyfanto said:
New SIM, no change
This phone has the features I want, and T-Mobile has the speeds I want, but this is frustrating to be kicked to roaming and no VoLTE....
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Sorry to hear that it didn't work out for you. I attached couple of screenshots just to show you that it's been working good for me after I switched SIM card.
Edit: have you tried to create a new APN instead of using the default APN?
Edit 2: I can show you my APN if you want
Sorry, must have not been clear. I can get LTE, just not automatically after going into a roaming area. It just sticks on AT&T roaming until I manually go back in and select TMobile 4G. The problem with that is when I do need roaming to work, it won't because I have TMobile 4G manually selected.
Another problem is that I can't get VoLTE to stay very long, in fact i haven't had it for a couple days, despite me being in a very strong LTE area.
I appreciate your help
Edit: yes, if I could see your APN that'd be great!
izzyfanto said:
Sorry, must have not been clear. I can get LTE, just not automatically after going into a roaming area. It just sticks on AT&T roaming until I manually go back in and select TMobile 4G. The problem with that is when I do need roaming to work, it won't because I have TMobile 4G manually selected.
Another problem is that I can't get VoLTE to stay very long, in fact i haven't had it for a couple days, despite me being in a very strong LTE area.
I appreciate your help
Edit: yes, if I could see your APN that'd be great!
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Just create a new APN exactly as mine and see if it works
Hmm yeah that's the one I have too....
Btw, maybe I just needed to wait,, but VoLTE is working again, and it's reporting the correct IMEI (it wasn't before but TMobile told me that wasn't a big deal...I beg to differ because now my TMobile app is working whereas before it wasn't) Fingers crossed the new SIM did the trick! I'll know tomorrow when I commute to work and it starts roaming whether it'll reacquire T-Mobile and VoLTE
Quick update: I definitely have noticed an improvement in jumping off AT&T roaming back onto TMobile LTE. AND VoLTE is now sticking. But... I'm inclined to think it's something related to me not having my second Verizon SIM in. I have a company work number on a Verizon SIM that enables me to text and call from that number. Obviously data doesn't work but that doesn't bother me since I have TMobile unlimited on my personal SIM. When I insert my Verizon SIM in the second slot, my IMEI number changes in the testing menu, but not my settings info! What the heck? The IMEI number identifies the phone and shouldn't change...I thought? Very confused why part of my phone retains the correct IMEI and the testing changes. I instantly lose VoLTE and my TMobile app fails to authenticate.
What is going on???
UPDATE:
I popped my Verizon SIM in again (slot 1) and it's reporting the xx...15 IMEI (correct one on my T-Mobile account) and the T-Mobile SIM (slot 2) then drops to xx...07! I'm so confused! I thought the IMEI is NOT supposed to change because it identifies the device?? The ICCID is the SIM number? Why is Verizon SIM screwing this up?

AT&T LG G6 Keeps Hanging Up

No idea why this started happening but every time I try to make a phone call, it'll hang up immediately. Checked all the settings and nothing has been changed or altered. However, I am still able to access the internet and send text messages. When I try to check my remaining voice and data by entering *777*1#, it'll say, "Connection problem or invalid MMI". It just doesn't make any sense. Contacted Airvoice Wireless and have yet to hear back from them. Has this ever happened to anyone else?
It must be a whitelisted model if it's running on AT&T's network. 4G VoLTE must be enable in hidden settings as well. A new sim card may be needed. AT&T stopped supporting 3G altogether.
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blackhawk said:
It must be a whitelisted model if it's running on AT&T's network. 4G VoLTE must be enable in hidden settings as well. A new sim card may be needed. AT&T stopped supporting 3G altogether.
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Yeah. My phone's model is whitelisted. I have the H871 variant of the LG G6. After doing some research, it would seem I need a new SIM card (as you mentioned). Nothing I have tried has worked so far. I even went as far as factory resetting my phone. And of course, it did not fix the issue. It's the SIM card. I did access the hidden settings but didn't really pay much attention to the 4G settings. I'm going to go back to that and take a closer look at those options. If there's a VoLTE option, that might do the trick.
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Yeah. My phone's model is whitelisted. I have the H871 variant of the LG G6. After doing some research, it would seem I need a new SIM card (as you mentioned). Nothing I have tried has worked so far. I even went as far as factory resetting my phone. And of course, it did not fix the issue. It's the SIM card. I did access the hidden settings but didn't really pay much attention to the 4G settings. I'm going to go back to that and take a closer look at those options. If there's a VoLTE option, that might do the trick.
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That's the problem if it was running on 3G. My Note was running on 4G VoLTE when I got it so the sim card and settings were correct.
4G VoLTE must be enabled.
AT&T advanced tech support can probably help you. May take more than one call to get someone that knows what they've doing though.
blackhawk said:
That's the problem if it was running on 3G. My Note was running on 4G VoLTE when I got it so the sim card and settings were correct.
4G VoLTE must be enabled.
AT&T advanced tech support can probably help you. May take more than one call to get someone that knows what they've doing though.
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I get my service from AirVoice wireless but have yet to hear back from them. What I found out by messing around in the secret menu is that when I choose WCDMA Preferred, everything works just fine. I can call, text, and access the internet. On that setting, 4G is displayed up top. What I found out was that any setting that displays 4G LTE will block my ability to make a phone call. If it says 4G, then I am fine. The problem with this is that everything will reset when I turn off my phone. So, it's pretty annoying having to set it every time. Is there any way to make my selection permanent?
Gurren Lagann said:
I get my service from AirVoice wireless but have yet to hear back from them. What I found out by messing around in the secret menu is that when I choose WCDMA Preferred, everything works just fine. I can call, text, and access the internet. On that setting, 4G is displayed up top. What I found out was that any setting that displays 4G LTE will block my ability to make a phone call. If it says 4G, then I am fine. The problem with this is that everything will reset when I turn off my phone. So, it's pretty annoying having to set it every time. Is there any way to make my selection permanent?
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Not sure. The carrier may need to do a reset on their end.

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