so here is the problem I am having with my phone(almost once a day)
I have unlocked it and I have been using for T-mobile
It shows carrier name and also signal strength but when i call any number it would ring but a person on other end would never receive it...same thing happens if someone else calls me they would call me and it would go to my voice mail and i would never receive their call...the only way to find out is when i txt some one it will give me an error saying failure some thing then i would know that the phone is having unusual problem again once i restart the phone it would work just fine then after few hours it will do that all over again..so far this is what I have tried in order to fix it....
odin to stock
tried different roms (froyo, gingerbread)
so here is my take it's not a rom problem..then what is it?
any help would be appreciated and thanks for taking the time to read my problem...
Have u called tmobile and gotten them to text u their settings? I was not getting mms and they sent me a text that i had to install then everything workef
but if it was a setting problem y would it work all this time? like I mentioned earlier that if I restart the phone or tun on/off airplan mode...it solves my problem for few hours...
if you have tried different roms that kind of rules that out which points back to possible network issues, and or hardware issue. how long has the issues been occuring for, and in multiple locations (outside of say a 5 mile radius) or just just one specifci area/location?
edit: maybe you have a different phone you can put your simcard into for a day or two and see if the issue continues?
well I bought this off of ebay and seller didn't mention anything regarding this issue but I think that person was having same issues. It's not a sim card b/c I have tried my sim card in other phones and it works even in iphone 4 originally i was using Iphone 4 I had to turn my sim to mini sim but to make it regular sim I just use the left over piece and it works in other phones w/o a problem. Like u mentioned I have been thinking it's a hardware issue...oh well i m getting rid of this phone pretty quick...thanks to both of u to take the time and answer me...
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Just found out that I can't make any outgoing calls and it looks that is only ICS related. Like most of us, yesterday I installed that first nandroid backup version of ICS, rooted it, flashed glados 2.0 kernel and everything worked great out of the box, 2G/3G data tested, answered few calls, received and sent sms also without problems. Well, today I tried to make my first outgoing call but no success, got "call ended" message immediately after I press phone icon on contact or using a dialer. I flashed new ICS bootloader and radio but that also didn't solve it, then I restored my GB backup and calling worked as before, even with new bootloader/radio. I also can't change those "other call settings" in dialer, it says "network or SIM card error". At last, I wiped everything and flashed today's version of NexusBeam HD ROM and the problem still persists
So, anyone got same problem or solution?
Same here..
Thanks for replying, seems like I'm not the only one with that issue, the only thing that's crossing my mind is that this could be carrier related because we are both on Tele2 in eastern europe... Can anyone else on same carrier confirm that?
I just tried. First attempt failed, like what you described. But all subsequent attempts succeeded. It does seem like there's some sort of bug in ICS.
Really weird, no matter how many times I try, still can't get it working... It's kinda frustrating because I really like ICS as everyone else. However, I'm back to GB and waiting for 4.0.4 or next update which IMO shouldn't be too far because people are getting all kind of issues, seems to me that google released it a bit too early.
Hi, i had the same problem, i needed to upgrade my radio. depending on your phone model pick the compatible one.
download, flash in recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1116884
Thanks for advice, but already tried them all without success. After reading similar cases, I'm 99% sure that's Tele2 problem because everyone who has this issue is on this carrier, calls are working normal with other operator's sim cards in same area. I just emailed their customer support so I'm wondering what their response will be
i had same problem and i tried all radios but to no avail so i just downloaded and flashed the radio that i knew used to work for me. Even though it didn't work i left the phone of for like 4 hrs then turned it on later and it had signal. not sure what changed.
Solved at last, seems that it actually was a carrier issue like I thought. Tele2 responded on my mail after 1 MONTH and all they said was that problem is strictly in my android software... However, few days ago I replaced my sim with their latest, and as soon it got activated the "call issue" was gone... everything works as it should with no bugs so if you have a similar problem with your carrier just try replacing a sim with the newest one.
I like it when people get the problem solved by themselves and return to tell how they did it. Thanks.
Hi I am using the ATT HTC VIVID
I bought this phone last Nov 11, and I stated noticing my phone was not receiving any calls if I stay at home(jersey city). If anyone calls to my number it will not connect at the same time it will not sent to voicemail also. It will say "call couldn't be completed".
After 2 months fight with ATT, they tried
1. they did a factory reset on my phone - it didn't help
2. changed the sim card - it didn't help
3. finally they replaced a another HTC vivid
even that didn't help
finally they said there was issue in near to my home and they fixed it.
now i a started receiving calls but now the issue i am having is, if I call to my number it will not connect first time it will go to voicemail, and second time if i try then it will ring. (First time also my phone is idle) This is happening randomly and ATT is not helping on this situation. As per them I am not able to replicate when they were testing on my phone.
Because of this issue I am missing calls which is making me really frustrated. After three week of research I found this is happening in not only near to my home its happening at my work place (NYC) and if I go around also its happening.
Can someone please give some advice to fix the issue that would be really great
Sounds like an issue that IMEI is conflicting :'(
Low end cheap bro.....
First of all, thanks for the response
But I am not getting the answer clearly
Can you please explain more and what should I do
Do I need to contact ATT or something
My Galaxy S3 has the dreaded no sim problem. I receive this error when I try to text or make a call the action will fail, the phone will lose signal and I have to wait ~30 seconds before I can try the text or call again. I have 3 days left on my 14 day window to exchange the phone for another or just get a different model phone. I have scoured the internet looking for a fix but have not found one. If I do exchange my phone I will probably go with the Razr Maxx.
I don't want to have a phone I cannot use. I love the S3 but this problem makes me want to throw the phone every time it happens. What would you do?
cody0707 said:
My Galaxy S3 has the dreaded no sim problem. I receive this error when I try to text or make a call the action will fail, the phone will lose signal and I have to wait ~30 seconds before I can try the text or call again. I have 3 days left on my 14 day window to exchange the phone for another or just get a different model phone. I have scoured the internet looking for a fix but have not found one. If I do exchange my phone I will probably go with the Razr Maxx.
I don't want to have a phone I cannot use. I love the S3 but this problem makes me want to throw the phone every time it happens. What would you do?
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Get a new SIM?
Bring it back to verizon and get a new SIM....
Do people really have such weak understanding of things like warranties?
You have an obvious problem and should take it to the store. They will swap your SIM and /or order you a replacement.
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I went and got a new sim card. I have read multiple people say that generally this does not fix their no sim problem, nor does replacing the phone with another. I hope this fixed my problem. I have 3 days to try it out and make sure it works correctly.
cody0707 said:
My Galaxy S3 has the dreaded no sim problem. I receive this error when I try to text or make a call the action will fail, the phone will lose signal and I have to wait ~30 seconds before I can try the text or call again. I have 3 days left on my 14 day window to exchange the phone for another or just get a different model phone. I have scoured the internet looking for a fix but have not found one. If I do exchange my phone I will probably go with the Razr Maxx.
I don't want to have a phone I cannot use. I love the S3 but this problem makes me want to throw the phone every time it happens. What would you do?
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Yeah, definitely DO NOT trade it in for a different model. The SIII has got to be probably THE best phone on the market. Just get the SIM card replaced. If you end up having to exchange your phone for another SIII make sure they give you a new one not a refurb.
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I too have the same problem. This isn't a SIM issue and post above was right that not changing the SIM or even the phone will help the problem. It's a software issue that Verizon finally acknowledged and will hopefully soon provide an OTA update. What's interesting is that it seems to be related to certain towers where I would get this error close to work but never close to home.
problemsny said:
I too have the same problem. This isn't a SIM issue and post above was right that not changing the SIM or even the phone will help the problem. It's a software issue that Verizon finally acknowledged and will hopefully soon provide an OTA update. What's interesting is that it seems to be related to certain towers where I would get this error close to work but never close to home.
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I agree with everything said here. This is not the phone nor the SIM swap that will help. I have two s3's doing the same identical thing only while at work. Soon as I leave from under that tower it disappears. I would either swap phones it wait it out, but I've yet to hear an eta on the patch.
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Yeah just another update thread. Who here is still getting the no sim error after installing the update it is now worse for me! I am more of a reader and not a poster im just curious is there a work around for this like for example has anyone installed a rom and the problem went away?
LIttle Rant: I have had nothing but motorola smartphones Droid X, Droid Bionic, Razr Maxx so I got curious since the S3 is one of the top selling phones to check it out and let me tell you love the phone but getting that stupid error all the time is annoying I picked my s3 up thinking I could make a quick sell on my razr maxx but now im stuck switching back and forth between the S3 and the razr maxx Verizon even sent me a replacement did that help? nope now its been 3 days they have a ticket open so who knows any help would be apprectiated and lets hear your story!
I'm still getting it, even worse than before I installed the new modem (radio). It seems to be more prevalent in areas where it's switching from 4g to 3g and back. If I'm in an area that has a strong 3g or 4g signal, it never gives me that problem. Has to be a Verizon thing or something with the SG3 that can't handle the switching between the two modes, just not sure......
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I'm still getting it, even worse than before I installed the new modem (radio). It seems to be more prevalent in areas where it's switching from 4g to 3g and back. If I'm in an area that has a strong 3g or 4g signal, it never gives me that problem. Has to be a Verizon thing or something with the SG3 that can't handle the switching between the two modes, just not sure......
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UPDATE: I can confirm that if I place myself in a particular position in town where my phone will constantly switch between 3g and 4g and I attempt to send SMS messages my phone inevitably drops all data signal and gives me the no sim and no connectivity message.
I haven't been to were I used to get them bad....but I got one in an area yesterday where I generally get a strong 4G single that I had never had the no SIM issue before.
I was not happy.
galaxy. s3. synergy. yadda yadda.
I am getting it all the time at my house sometimes to the point where the phone does not work at all but if I drive down the road phone works flawless no errors even at work no errors im starting to think it might not be the phone it could be there network but for the hell of it lastnight I switched back from my razr maxx at home and the phone worked fine and when I woke up phone was fine im wondering if this only happens when the network is more at peak operation im growing very frustrated with this phone might off it and just use the razr maxx or hope for another update.
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I am getting it all the time at my house sometimes to the point where the phone does not work at all but if I drive down the road phone works flawless no errors even at work no errors im starting to think it might not be the phone it could be there network but for the hell of it lastnight I switched back from my razr maxx at home and the phone worked fine and when I woke up phone was fine im wondering if this only happens when the network is more at peak operation im growing very frustrated with this phone might off it and just use the razr maxx or hope for another update.
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I had the same situation just moving from one room to another in my house. Yesterday evening I received a text from my neighbor asking if I had noticed we were receiving a 4g signal in our area (we are in a rural area about 12 miles outside of Tallahassee, FL.). Since yesterday I have a solid 4g in my home area so the no sim problem has disappeared. But there are pockets of weak coverage areas on the way to work in town and at the Florida State University where I work and I continue to find small areas where the problem persists. It has to be the SG3's inability to handle the hand-offs between 3g/4g which produce the no sim problem. My Thunderbolt would handle the switching from 3g/4g much better and not produce the no sim error. I'm sure Samsung could remedy this with a software change (at least not display the no sim) when switching service.
I still have the error on 2 phones. Funny thing is it seems that now it is worse on my wifes phone where it was the other way prior to the update.
From reading this thread and similar threads/topics regarding the sim errors with the GS3, I figured I'd post this here. This is confirmed, my friend and I both have a GS3 bought on the same day at the same VZW store. She keeps getting a sim error while I have never gotten one regardless of coverage or 3G/4G switch frequency, I frequently switch from 4G to 3G when on the subway. She went into the store and requested a new sim card, wound up arguing with the rep, according to him there's no possible way the error could be related, she finally got a new card by calling reps at various levels. After doing a factory reset and reprovisioning the internal SD card with the new sim, she has not yet had a sim error with the newest OTA. So it seems many Verizon sim cards aren't necessarily defective, but are improperly configured with the VZW network. This is just an educated guess based off personal experience, hopefully this is helpful to those with frequent sim errors.
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Shibby87 said:
From reading this thread and similar threads/topics regarding the sim errors with the GS3, I figured I'd post this here. This is confirmed, my friend and I both have a GS3 bought on the same day at the same VZW store. She keeps getting a sim error while I have never gotten one regardless of coverage or 3G/4G switch frequency, I frequently switch from 4G to 3G when on the subway. She went into the store and requested a new sim card, wound up arguing with the rep, according to him there's no possible way the error could be related, she finally got a new card by calling reps at various levels. After doing a factory reset and reprovisioning the internal SD card with the new sim, she has not yet had a sim error with the newest OTA. So it seems many Verizon sim cards aren't necessarily defective, but are improperly configured with the VZW network. This is just an educated guess based off personal experience, hopefully this is helpful to those with frequent sim errors.
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How do you reprovision the internal SD card with the sim? If you are correct, some people may be able to fix the problem by doing so with their existing sim cards.
eagene said:
How do you reprovision the internal SD card with the sim? If you are correct, some people may be able to fix the problem by doing so with their existing sim cards.
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I would also LOVE to know how to do this!!! Very frustrated with this!! Hopefully reprovisioning the sim finally works!!
After searching around, I found to reprovision, you need to go to stock and dial this in the dialar, *2767*3855#. My question is,
- Is it def not possible to do this from an AOSP rom?
- When they say "go to stock", can I just flash a TW based rom and do it?
reprovisioning does not work, don't waste your time
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reprovisioning does not work, don't waste your time
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Agreed, I have reprovisioned before, to no avail. I thought it might be my SMS client, GO SMS, but I am getting the same NO SIM error with that client that I get with Handcent as well as the stock messaging client.
I called Verizon back today, to note my account that it's still happening, and spoke to them about a replacement phone. (I am already on my second S3 and second SIM) They offered me my choice of Android device, which currently is a bad deal. So I asked them if their deal would hold true once the Note 2 came out, and the nice lady at level 2 support said yes.
So unless this gets fixed prior to the Note 2... a switch is almost inevitable for me.
Dont waste your time doing the reprovision does not work I tried it earlier today.
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Agreed, I have reprovisioned before, to no avail. I thought it might be my SMS client, GO SMS, but I am getting the same NO SIM error with that client that I get with Handcent as well as the stock messaging client.
I called Verizon back today, to note my account that it's still happening, and spoke to them about a replacement phone. (I am already on my second S3 and second SIM) They offered me my choice of Android device, which currently is a bad deal. So I asked them if their deal would hold true once the Note 2 came out, and the nice lady at level 2 support said yes.
So unless this gets fixed prior to the Note 2... a switch is almost inevitable for me.
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Interesting...I might be doing the same thing. This issue is beyond frustrating. However, I have not called Verizon about it yet. Mainly because there doesnt seem to be a fix. I dont want a refurb S3 and there currently isnt a valid replacement. Might try the Note 2 if its possible.
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Interesting...I might be doing the same thing. This issue is beyond frustrating. However, I have not called Verizon about it yet. Mainly because there doesnt seem to be a fix. I dont want a refurb S3 and there currently isnt a valid replacement. Might try the Note 2 if its possible.
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call verizon just so that they can put a note in your account.
vzw put a note on my account and I should be able to just call up and replace my S3 with something new... just have to wait for something good to come out
ripken204 said:
call verizon just so that they can put a note in your account.
vzw put a note on my account and I should be able to just call up and replace my S3 with something new... just have to wait for something good to come out
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100% agree with Ripken... call them and have them note it in your account. Basically, I am documenting it once per day (it happens more, but calling more than once per day seems redundant) so they see it, but more importantly, I have some ammunition if I finally move to a new phone. Today's call to 2nd level tech support was a bit frustrating to me, as the nice lady said that, in fact, verizon did get a bad batch of SIM cards. When I pointed out that the bad batch must have been sent all over the country, because it's not a localized issue, and there was a software update addressing it... she didn't have a response. We went thru the same rigamarole with the phone... ie pull the battery, read the number on my SIM, read the numbers from my software build, etc. Again, she offered me any Android phone in exchange, which I turned down. But, at the end, she mentioned she was sending this issue up to a different tier of support that (her words) works with Samsung to fix these issues. I kindly asked her to have them address the headphone jack - bluetooth non-coexisistance, which she giggled at but assured me was working as intended.
So, back to waiting for a fix... or an inevitable new phone.
VRLHD Modem
Ok guys try this at your own risk! I might have found a fix looks like there is another modem floatng around called VRALHD I just flashed it in odin and guess what my phone seems to be working good here at home so try this at your own risk!
Download Link:
http://goo.im/devs/invisiblek/i535/modems
also if you google VRALHD modem galaxy s3 something will come up I cant confirm for sure this will help I will report back after some usage between now and tommorow.
Here it is on rootzwiki
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/34053-of...zon-sgs3-sch-i535-odin-or-recovery-flashable/
Guess I had high hopes for that modem does not fix the issues nevermind lol I am hoping when the jellybean update hits with a new modem this will fix the problem the waiting game begins.
Installed the HD modem last night. I have one area at work that I can test it. I'll report back later with my results.
Update: Flashed the HD radio last night (in CWM touch recovery), install went fine. Didn't have an opportunity to check it out till this afternoon when I put myself in a exact known location where I could reproduce the 3g/4g constant hand-off with the "no sim" notification. Sent out 6 text messages and a couple of phone calls with no problem. Either this new radio did the trick for me or it may be coincidental that Verizon has corrected this "dead" area that would produce this problem without fail everyday I was at work. Couldn't tell you for certain. All I know is that it's not happening anymore at this particular location. I used to have the "no sim" "out of area" notifications constantly at my home until just last week when Verizon finally covered this area with a strong 4g service. Only time will tell as I travel thru areas that have weak coverage. It's very obvious that this problem stems from weak coverage areas and the SG3's inability to handle the transfers effectively.
Hello,
I've had this issue since day one: my phone randomly loses signal, usually after not using my phone for a couple of hours. In contrast to multiple other threads posted here, however, turning Aeroplane mode on and off does _not_ fix the issue. The only thing that will get me back on the network is a complete reboot. Needless to say, the issue is extremely annoying.
I've tried flashing various roms, and eventually switched back to stock, but the issue persists. Can this be a carrier problem or an issue with my sim? Or is the phone to blame? I really wouldn't want to go through the hassle of getting a replacement...
Any help would be appreciated!
In short, the phone is to blame IMO. Personally I think its an issue with the QFE1100 Qualcomm chip. Then again, what do I know - lol. Just an opinion.
So many other threads on this issue - both here and on the google product forums but still no resolution or acknowledgement of a problem from Google.
Some folks will say flash the 4.4 radio but YMMV. The only known workaround at this point is to change from 'LTE Preferred' to '3G'. This should keep you connected to the mobile network.
http://productforums.google.com/forum/#!starred/nexus/7s7DsI4DUYo
or,
http://productforums.google.com/forum/#!starred/nexus/eOToYgJXdrw
Thanks for your reply!
I forgot to mention though that I tried this setting as well with no effect, it's still happening with the mode set to 3G :/
Welcome to the club
**Team Nexus 5 battery is crap**
It couldn't hurt to check to see if your imei number got blocked by your carrier. Verify this with your carrier first.
i don't see how my imei could be blocked with my phone working fine 99.9% of the time. i did, however, request an update for my (pretty ancient) sim card earlier today, and considering trading my sim for a new one if that doesn't help.
then of course there's still the option to replace my nexus 5 as a last resort. not giving up yet
i don't want to jinx it, but since replacing my sim last week i haven't had any (complete) loss of signal