Hi All,
I have found myself locked out of the 3 network as my phone suddenly will no longer connect after 10 days. 3 admits that they block people from using non-3 locked phones on their network and have advised me to fork out for a 3 handset...
I have unlocked my phone (Kaiser), flashed the ROM, etc. as per the tools here, with no problems. So, my question is this:
Can I lock the phone to the 3 UK network by setting the correct code in the KaiserUnlock program to make it work again? Does anyone know what the code is?
Help with this would be much appreciated!
Sounds to me like they screen imei numbers on their network, it is possible to change ur imei but it is illegal.
i could be wrong about this, i'm not familiar with '3' but we will not be discussing the topic of changing imei numbers. If i see anything about it i will close the thread and send some people's account on vacation.
I'm not interested in changing the IMEI for obvious reasons, but trying to find out if there's another way around it.
when the first time you buy your kaiser, does your 3 works?
if you are using custom ROM now, just try go back to original ROM,.
Or try your SIMCard to another phone, to check wheter its the simcard problem,.
i am waiting for your report,.
EDIT: Have you try THIS ?
Thanks for your response.
It is originally a Vodafone v1615 (KAIS 130), now just over a year old. I have unlocked it using KaiserUnlocker.
Everything on it was working absolutely fine (phone, web, skype etc.) for 10 days, both with an official ROM and the 15+ custom one's I have tested.
To find out if it was 3 blocking my phone I tested:
1. If my 3 SIM works fine in a genuine 3 phone.
2. If another 3 SIM would work in my phone.
That all works fine, so, it must be 3 blocking my phone on their network.
I have reverted back to an official ROM as well as SPL, but still no joy....
oldnewboy said:
Thanks for your response.
It is originally a Vodafone v1615 (KAIS 130), now just over a year old. I have unlocked it using KaiserUnlocker.
Everything on it was working absolutely fine (phone, web, skype etc.) for 10 days, both with an official ROM and the 15+ custom one's I have tested.
To find out if it was 3 blocking my phone I tested:
1. If my 3 SIM works fine in a genuine 3 phone.
2. If another 3 SIM would work in my phone.
That all works fine, so, it must be 3 blocking my phone on their network.
I have reverted back to an official ROM as well as SPL, but still no joy....
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Complain to 3 customer service?
I think (although I may be wrong) that your contract with 3 doesn't forbid you from using the SIM card in another device, so they have no right to block that device/SIM combination.
I have already spent the best part of an hour discussing this with their "customer service" department, but they are relentless. They say that their SIMs are only guaranteed to work on phones supplied by 3.
if you get desperate you may try the "hardware" unlock sim card. They are an actual sim card that you put in your phone.
Thanks for your suggestion! I didn't even know they existed......
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Okay guys I need help with this captivate.
I got this captivate and have installed almost every single rom from this website at least twice and I am still not able to make or receive calls. The wifi works perfect no matter what rom I use. Everything else works perfect even the GPS.
I have tried (4) different activate sim cards in this but I am still not able to get or receive calls. I have tried every single trick I can find for setting the APN settings as well. The sims I tried are from active carriers like; t-mobile,AT&T,Boost as well as TracFone, even tried an active Pre-paid sim.
The phone is completely rooted and unlocked. I also verified this with the codes used to check.
My question is: Is there any other way I can check the radio on this to see if maybe it is bad other then to keep trying different sim cards?
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Did it work on stock. If not, take it back.
I wish I could take it back however it is no longer under warranty. About a week ago I tried my personal sim card in it from At&t and was able to get a signal. Now I am not able to get a signal no matter what sim card I use.
After all this I thought well maybe the phone had a bad esn however I would not think that would be case after trying different cards all from different networks and carriers. I do not know how to check the esn or imei anyway.
The phone has a one year warranty, every captivate is still under warranty. Find where a device support center is go in tell them you can't make calls ams they'll give you a new (refurbed) phone. Make sure you are completely stock though.
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new2you said:
I wish I could take it back however it is no longer under warranty. About a week ago I tried my personal sim card in it from At&t and was able to get a signal. Now I am not able to get a signal no matter what sim card I use.
After all this I thought well maybe the phone had a bad esn however I would not think that would be case after trying different cards all from different networks and carriers. I do not know how to check the esn or imei anyway.
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IMEI is on a white sticker behind the battery. There's no way its out of warranty yet, unless that little white sticker above the battery is red. If it's out of warranty due to being rooted/unlocked, use odin to restore before taking it to the store/drop shipping it back.
I've already unlocked D2G.
But, My friends import Locked D2G or Locked Droid pro.
So I'll advice about unlock solution.
We already known follow unlock problems.
1. Must be activation verified by Verizon
2. Almost E-bay unlock code is FAIL.
Some of threads mention about "TurboSIM".
I known the 'TurboSIM' is bypass network unlock procedure.
But I can't see about this TurboSIM use SUCCESS UNLOCK or
SUCCESS BYPASS NETWORK LOCK PROCEDURE.
Who can success network unlock bypass using TurboSIM?
I was the one suggesting a turbosim. However somebody tested already and said turbosim didn't unlock the phone. That was a single report. Turbosim bypassed successfully lock on my older Motorola Milestone (gsm droid 1). There are many turbosim models available, maybe they didn't try the right one?
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leobg said:
I was the one suggesting a turbosim. However somebody tested already and said turbosim didn't unlock the phone. That was a single report. Turbosim bypassed successfully lock on my older Motorola Milestone (gsm droid 1). There are many turbosim models available, maybe they didn't try the right one?
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Yes, another problem is you said that what is perpectly D2G compatible turbosim.
I hate VZW unlock mechanism. It's not a global phone.
@Leobg: Do you remember what TurboSIM model it was that unlocked your old Milestone 1?
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@Leobg: Do you remember what TurboSIM model it was that unlocked your old Milestone 1?
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I got it from ebay back in early 2009. There is no really brand or something. Came in black paper sleeve with red sign saying smart unlock sim and a lock icon beside...
I recently got newer turbosim again from ebay (for testing purposes), it came with very similar look and packaging. I believe it is the same manufacturer over in China who makes them.
New turbosims work, data and everything, but apparently incoming calls are hit and miss. Confirmed by me and somebody else who tried. So- unreliable solution unfortunately.
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I did stumble across reports of successful D2G unlocking with TurboSim. There was even a link to the exact ebay auction with the TurboSim that did the job.
I saw it either somewhere on here or on http://www.droidforums.net
If you look for it I am sure you can find it. Hope it helps.
Alright I found it for you
This is the exact post - "TurboSIM works fine without Verizon activation and unlock code. Checked. Bought at Ebay, just input 200539432676 in Search string on Ebay."
Here is the thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=956765
Cheerz
I have my D2G with TurboSIM in Ukraine.
TurboSIM really allows to bypass the network lock mechanism in the phone, but all Ukrainian major GSM operators block the access of phone with TurboSIM to their networks.
So here is the situation:
Put the SIM card with TurboSIM to D2G and launch the phone. The phone will successfully register in the network, all services (calls, sms, mms, gprs/edge) will be working properly… till the first re-registration in the network.
If, for some reason the phone have to re-register in the network, the network won't allow to re-register with TurboSIM. You'll have to put your SIM card to a regular GSM phone, register there once, and then you'll be able to use it with D2G once again (till the first re-registration).
I have this TurboSIM.
hxxp://themyshop4you.com/images/turbo_sim_card_no_cut.jpg
but mine has different packaging and I still had to cut the SIM card.
_V_i_c_ i am in the Dominican Republic and my situation is exactly the same as yours.
Hi!
I am also from Ukraine and got the same problem as _V_i_c_. There is any solution how to make this phone work with turbosim?
same problem in Bulgaria, it looks like the turbo can bypass the phone lock, but couldnt bypass the network security
i think that the android OS is responsible too for that, because i try this turbo in other OS handset and with them there is no problem, only on android phones i have this issue- no data and second registration fail
tried some turbo programing with PIN change but no success, now im starting to feel that android dont allow such a tweaking
stan40 said:
same problem in Bulgaria, it looks like the turbo can bypass the phone lock, but couldnt bypass the network security
i think that the android OS is responsible too for that, because i try this turbo in other OS handset and with them there is no problem, only on android phones i have this issue- no data and second registration fail
tried some turbo programing with PIN change but no success, now im starting to feel that android dont allow such a tweaking
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Do you mean data connection? If you can bypass simlock with the turbosim, but you cannot set required access points, it is the actual turbosim problem. Older turbosims don't work properly on android phones APN setup does not stick. Latest turbosim's have solved that, but still phone works quite unreliably (especially for incoming calls/messages).
yes i mean data connection, and your answer make sense it is qite possibe that im a victim of ebay fraud
my card should be Super X-SIM IV TURBO TORNADO, and despite the super - duper name didnt work properly for me
stan40 said:
yes i mean data connection, and your answer make sense it is qite possibe that im a victim of ebay fraud
my card should be Super X-SIM IV TURBO TORNADO, and despite the super - duper name didnt work properly for me
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Don't be fooled by the fancy name. Look for TurboSIM 2011 firmware or something like that. I had couple of TurboSim's I bought back in 2009 with them the phone unlocks but no data connection is possible as APN settings do not stick. Recently got another TurboSIM which does not have the APN problem - data and all works, but it is not without problems. Looks like incoming communications to the phone are hit and miss. But at $5 shipped it is worth trying if your phone cannot be unlocked by code at this moment.
Rebel SIM do not work with Droid 2 global A956 - phone enters in reboot loop
I know this thread is pretty necro, but just in case someone else stumbles across it on a search like I did, there is a turbosim type solution for the Droid 2 global. It's the no-cut sim unlocker on ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/200539432676?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 Universal No Cut Cell Phone Mobilephone Sim Unlock Card
That's the one I got it works great, except for the fact that you can't set up the mms data account (in the US at least) because the APN disappears if you change the MCC or MCN. (I have my D2G working in the US based on other threads found online, look up TBH band unlock if you need it.)
hi
i unlocked my global with no problem first you have unlock its radio first mabe the numbers they gave u wasnt right
It would be really great if people stopped posting “I unlocked my phone without any problems”. People who cannot unlock theirs are really happy for you, freddt2790, and they're definitely gonna let you finish, but there are cases where the unlock codes were altered and no databases have them. That's why people are trying to circumvent locks with TurboSIM and the likes.
Thanks for sharing your success story. It doesn't work for everyone, though.
Quick update on the unlock solution I was using. Not only does it not let you have data, but it also drops your phone network and makes your sim undetected several times a week. Finally had to forget it and go back to the old phone again. I may try ordering another model or two of these turbosim type cards and see if any of them work.
tajlund said:
Quick update on the unlock solution I was using. Not only does it not let you have data, but it also drops your phone network and makes your sim undetected several times a week. Finally had to forget it and go back to the old phone again. I may try ordering another model or two of these turbosim type cards and see if any of them work.
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There are models which will let you configure APN and use data, but the loss of Sim registration will still remain. TurboSIM solution is not usable form of unlocking the phone if you want reliable phone. I'd suggest you to sell the phone to somebody in the States where they can use it on Verizon and buy another phone. You can get Milestone 2 if you like D2G form factor so much. Or simply buy another D2G which is sold unlocked.
Hi, I have the UK 4G galaxy tab 3 8.0. I've been using a Three network voice/text/data sim in it for a few months, till I tried to go on the the browser and it said 'Your Sim Will Only Work in Your Phone'. Tried everything I could think of to get it to work. I called the network explained that my tab was a phone because I've been making calls off of it. They was having none of it and said my sim will no longer work for data inside my tab....killer!! It's my only source of internet and I haven't got another device to use it with. I was thinking possibly if I root it, there may be a utility which allows me to change what my tab is seen as. For example change it so it's recognised as a phone and then my sim will start working again. It's never going to work again as it is at the moment. I've rooted it before and didn't really want to do it again, because it kept screwing my data connection, I unrooted and it's been fine for weeks. Please someone help! If I have missed any details, sorry.
P.s the tab came from Vodafone UK with a sim contract that is not being used anymore, I bought the tab near enough brand new but still pre-owned.
Thanks anyway
Hello guys,
Im coming at you for a question which I can't have any answer.
I bought a Note10 Plus in October to somebody on the web, the phone was brand new (on its original sealing and packaging) and working perfectly. I was first on Three network, the phone worked, then I switch on GoMo, working perfectly too. On the 10th of November I traveled to Japan with a local sim card (Docomo) and same, all working. But yesterday, I came back to Ireland where I live, and still as of today, the phone show me 'SIM 2 not allowed'.
The phone is unlocked, I've checked with the Samsung support and they confirmed it (but didn't bring me helpful troubleshooting steps). I've contacted my carrier too who said that there is no issue on my account, and they will send me a new sim card too.
I'm not expecting it to work though, as the SIM card is working on the iPhone X of my gf, and her sim card is not working on my phone too. So it's only on my Note 10+.
I've tried to remove the sim and reinsert it, restart it, reset network settings, check the date and time, nothing to do, all go to the same error.
After making research, I tried to check some IMEI Blacklist check websites, but I don't trust them as I don't know where these infos comes from, but one catch my attention because it told me that the phone was blacklisted : https://www.imeipro.info/
All the others says that the phone is clean. Again, that's why I don't really trust it, and my carrier didn't mention any block. I'm still curious why my phone appear as blacklisted so I send them an email to try to know more.
I receive signal too, but can't send/receive calls or text, and I don't have access to data neither.
So now I have my phone with no any SIM working, and I don;t know what to try to get my phone working again.
I think I've explained all I did today, I don't know what to do more, I don't have any idea of what's going on with the phone, that's why I need your light to see if you can help me to find a way.
Thank you guys, I hope to hear from you soon!
From the sounds of it, it sounds like it's been blacklisted, that's my guess. Do you get any message when you insert the sim? I had a similar thing happen to me, turned out the guy I bought the phone off on Ebay didn't pay he's bill and phone wouldn't text or make calls anymore. O2 was the company that barred the phone, and they couldn't help me even though I had proof I'd purchased the phone from the guy, only he could sort it out as it was he's account. Anyway thankfully PayPal came to my rescue, they just needed proof it was blacklisted, carphonewarehouse did a check and printed out the results for me thankfully as I knew the guy that worked there. I got a refund and promised myself I'd never buy a phone off Ebay from a personal seller, if its a business account then maybe. Awful experience though. I hope you get this sorted.
I'm guessing you've never rooted the phone or flashed it as that can sometimes delete the efs folder which causes the phone to have no imei.
Thanks for your answer !
No usually I root all my phones but this time I wanted to keep it as normal, because tthe phone looks like there's nothing more to improve to me (except a little bbit the camera when the light is low..)
I didn't knew that it could cause such things ! I should have done that
Honestly that was the first time I bought the phone to somebody, and more of that, the phone was sealed on the original plastic with the label ''eu sim card only''. So I was trusting it, even if I know, that doesn't mean it's safe behind that.
Since I've posted the message, I contacted few carriers, like mine GoMo, and they dont know anything about the blacklisting (I was surprised) then I contacted Three, they told me that the device does not belomg to the; so they can't check.
I tried Eir, and they refused to give me infos for data protections, which I think is stupid because the phone is not a personal information who could reveal an identity but anyway. I didn't though about Carephonewarehouse, I will visit them because it seems like this is the best idea.
The weird thing to me is still that it didnt worked suddenly... I was in the flight and this is when I came back that it didn't worked. Well, maybe that was a bad hazard.
Something I've discovered yesterday more of that is when I have this issue, turning off the 4G and only allowing 3G/2G will allow me to use the data. Still no phone or text, but the phone is detecting the H+ signal and I'm free to go on the web.
Yes for your question, the issue happened instantly when I insert the card on the SIM1 with the error SIM not allowed, the SIM 2 slot works perfectly, that's what I'm using for the moment but I can't use any SD card at the same time, so it bother me. :/
Thanks for sharing your experience, then I know a little bit fore of what to do. I wanted to go to the police but I don't want to spend 2 hours there. Maybe I'll think of it as a last resort...
https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum.xda-developers.com/s10-plus/help/sim-1-allowed-t3945371/amp/
I just came from Japan as well I had the same problem but with my Sony Xperia 1.
I bought it from the states and I took vacation to Japan and used their sim card.
When I came back here in Florida I switched back to my at&t sim card I couldn't make calls or texts only data works for some reason I tried everything I used sim card on other phones (sim card is fine)
I tried everything, nothing worked !
I factory reset the phone and it worked, fixed the problem (it's strange because I used Galaxy s8 also with that sim card and it's working fine)
My Sony Xperia 1 had similar problem to yours
I don't know if this will help you to be honest but I had kinda same problem.
Hope you solved you issue.
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Thank you, but unfortunately the phone has been bought from someone as I said, and the suggestion there doesn't help :/
cali1986 said:
I just came from Japan as well I had the same problem but with my Sony Xperia 1.
I bought it from the states and I took vacation to Japan and used their sim card.
When I came back here in Florida I switched back to my at&t sim card I couldn't make calls or texts only data works for some reason I tried everything I used sim card on other phones (sim card is fine)
I tried everything, nothing worked !
I factory reset the phone and it worked, fixed the problem (it's strange because I used Galaxy s8 also with that sim card and it's working fine)
My Sony Xperia 1 had similar problem to yours
I don't know if this will help you to be honest but I had kinda same problem.
Hope you solved you issue.
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Thank you for that, I've tried this yesterday after a backup, I used the sim card with the phone completly as new (well, I've restored it from the settings, so I don't know if it was the good way) and it didn't worked.
I think I will try carephone warehouse as jadaress1 requested, it might give me lot of infos there. Im also starting thinking that the phone is carrier blocked, but I can't see any reason why the phone was new and already unlocked so I don't see any reasons...
I'll let you know
Hi all,
I have been stay up two days to looking for my solutions and would you guys at least let me know if this is impossible or possible?
1. Bought Global Unlocked AT&T phone from my friend. When he sold it to me, I made sure it is unlocked and move to any carriers.
2. I check IMEI numbers and everything from Verizon (I called them) they confirmed this phone is compatible in their netowrk and will work.
3. I switch my iphone 11 max pro sim card (verison) and put it to Samsung Z flip 3 5g.
4. Everything works find but, I saw AT&T logo when I start the phone. I also some of AT&T setting's everywhere. I did factory format and showing the same thing.
5. I called verzion and they said, because I use 4g sim to 5g phone and asked me to visit their direct retailer to get free 5g sim card and I did.
6. HOWEVER, after change even sim, it shows still AT&T logo and AT&T related menu in the settings and everywhere. Also, I did not even have wifi calling feaatures.
6. After that I have been search and study two days but, still couldnt' figure out what's going on. What I found is I need ask my current carrier to push OTA. (that's the one of other people suggested and I did chat with verizon and they said, they will get back to me after senior engineer to check if they can do it.
7. They also make sure my phone is registered their networks and works fine.
It is really bothering me to see some of AT&T settings still turn on and also shwoing in this phone.
Probably this phone is global unlocked phones provided from AT&T from the beginning.
While i am searching and reading the articles, lots of people told me to gave up because i am even on Verizon, they said I have to depends on AT&T's OTA updates and etc....
it is my fault to bought it from my friend even tho I belived that because it worked, I thoguht that everyhthing would be fine......
What should I have to do? Just stay with it and sell it when z flip 4 is come out? Do I really didn't have any change to correct this issue?
I was fan of iphone and i swiched to android first in my life and everything went wrong. I want to fix and stay on Samsung. Would you guys can at least let me know there's no way or there's way to correct this so that at least I can ignore everthing and stop trying to find answer all day wrong........
Thank you and sorry for long question... you guys are my last hope.
Thank you in advance.
Respectfully,