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strange problem ... any experts fancy a challenge?

Hi Everyone,
Please help ... appologies if posted in the wrong place but I thought this would be the best for this problem.
My phone (imate pda2) started acting strangely: no matter what sim card I put in it, it will not complete outgoing calls (they go immediately to call ended) nor accept incoming calls. Calls to emergency numbers work though.
I have reloaded/upgraded the firmware ROM directly from i-mate's website but it didnt help.
I was woundering if maybe a virus could have caused this or more probably a cid lock or blacklist of my imei for some unexplainable reason ...
Any ideas? Im at a dead end ...
I have looked on this forum for similar posts but found nothing so any help is greatly appreciated!
Thanks alot,
Porac69

Are you using Windows Mobile 6? If so, have you enable internet calling? I had exactly the same problem when I was messing about with Internet Calling, I ended up having to turn it off completely in the Phone settings.

Thanks alot for your reply.
Unfortunately I'm using WM2003. This is really making me pull my hair out ;-(

very strange problem indeed i was thinking of problems with you antenna but you said emergency calls are fine!
viruses wont cause this especially you reflashed i.e. clean system
u r not blocked other wise u wont be able to system update
porac69 said:
Thanks alot for your reply.
Unfortunately I'm using WM2003. This is really making me pull my hair out ;-(
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Does the SIM card work in a different phone? If your IMEI is blocked you could try a SIM card from a different provider, I think usually only the provider you have been listed at blocks you.

Blackjack II (I617) WinMo 6.5 Texting issue

It's seems ever since I upgraded to 6.5 most of the time my text massages will say there sent but the other person never gets them. Or I never get their messages when they send them. Do You think it's a phone issue or was it the update?
Please help if you can.

I've i600, but menu should be same. Check if You have correct number in this option:
settings -> phone -> all calls -> call options -> text messages service center

The number is like it should be but im still having some issues

ShadowLegion said:
It's seems ever since I upgraded to 6.5 most of the time my text massages will say there sent but the other person never gets them. Or I never get their messages when they send them. Do You think it's a phone issue or was it the update?
Please help if you can.
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Where is the link you flash your i617 with becuase the ones they have here don't work. I want to flash and see if i get the same problem.

It's been a while since I flashed it so I don't have a link but where can I get one that works because I also have a issue with it freezing when my alarm is suppose to go off sometimes

ShadowLegion said:
It's been a while since I flashed it so I don't have a link but where can I get one that works because I also have a issue with it freezing when my alarm is suppose to go off sometimes
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Ok well someone finally sent me a link to flash it. My only problem im having is returning my original at&ts network settings.

[Q] Problem with making and receiving calls

Hi folks
I have a Nexus S (i9020a). It has stock 4.1.2 Jelly bean from Google (downloaded the stock image and flashed it). It worked fine for over a month.
Suddenly few days back this device got a problem. When I dial any number I can't hear any dialing sounds and even after the call has connected I can't hear the opposite person and the opposite person also can't hear me (The phone still shows as 'Dialing' though it's already connected). The same is true when I answer any call. Both parties can't hear anything.
This is solved by rebooting the phone for the first phone call only. After I reboot, the 1st phone call works fine, then this problem persists for any calls I make/receive until I reboot the phone again.
I tried flashing a different radio but this problem is still there. I tried my sim card on a different phone and it works fine, so the problem is not that too. My 3G data works just fine.
I need this phone for the next few days/weeks (hopefully not months) before my Nexus 4 gets delivered :laugh:
Thanks..
Edit: Modified the title; Probably gave the wrong meaning that the problem is solved.

<bump> Modified the title. Earlier title gave an impression that the problem is solved whereas I still have a problem.

Have you installed any apps which could somehow affect the dialler?
Unless someone else can give you a different advice, I can't think of any other option than do a full wipe and reflash.

I haven't installed any such apps.
Also, I already did a full wipe and flashed the stock image again. The problem is still there.

Don't know what else you could try, sorry mate - hope someone else can help you sort it out!

Thanks for trying. I think I will go to some hardware shop and see if they can figure out..

Try using a headset for making phone calls so that we can identify if it's really the hardware's problem.

ej8989 said:
Try using a headset for making phone calls so that we can identify if it's really the hardware's problem.
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That's the first thing that I tried... doesnt work.

mailrachit said:
That's the first thing that I tried... doesnt work.
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I had similar problem when RAM running out. Usually a reboot fix the problem for a bit.
What I did:
1. With Titanium Backup Pro, froze unused RAM hogging system apps, like Google+, Google play magazine,etc
2. Froze or uninstall Facebook, Word with Friends, etc which are resident and hog RAMs .
3. Install marmite kernel, free up more usable RAMs.
Hope it helps you too.

_android_ said:
I had similar problem when RAM running out. Usually a reboot fix the problem for a bit.
What I did:
1. With Titanium Backup Pro, froze unused RAM hogging system apps, like Google+, Google play magazine,etc
2. Froze or uninstall Facebook, Word with Friends, etc which are resident and hog RAMs .
3. Install marmite kernel, free up more usable RAMs.
Hope it helps you too.
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Thanks for the suggestion!
I tried this too but doesn't work...

Try any custom ROM instead of stock ROM and a different kernel too. There could be chances that you've flashed the wrong ROM / radio too.
Sent from my Nexus S

Problem solved.
I went to a hardware store today. The guy said that it's a problem with the 3G service of my carrier (Vodafone India). The moment I enabled the '2G only' option in the Mobile networks settings area, this problem was gone. The technician said that this issue is affecting some people randomly. He said that since 3G service was launched just last year, the networks are not yet capable of handling all kinds of devices (he claims that the bug is so erratic that another Nexus S i9020a may work just fine with the very same bootloader/radio/rom which doesn't make any sense). When I said that 3G service was working fine before, he said that most probably my carrier changed some settings on their side which is causing this issue for me.
I have tried this for 6-8 hours now, making a lot of phone calls and it seems that the issue is gone. It saddens me that I am off 3G for now but at least my phone calls and basic EDGE internet works fine. I will have to work with Vodafone to solve this or simply wait for my new phone (Nexus 4) and hope it won't have the same problem..

Mobile Network Not Available

Hi guys randomly yesterday I got a problem where Mobile Network is not available.
I have 4g signal and can use internet but can text or phone call. I have odined the stock666 file and did some dial code but still didn't fix it. I also flashed back to stock and tried removing and inserting sim but still same problem.
any ideas?
I can receive texts but cannot send any. it seems like a weird network setting on my phone.

I tried doing a factory reset and tried even swapping sim cards... no go

Hey, I'm on T mobile and also having the same problem no mobile network. I'm using S3 international , tried to switch SIM to my note 2 international but still no mobile network.:silly:

huypham405 said:
Hey, I'm on T mobile and also having the same problem no mobile network. I'm using S3 international , tried to switch SIM to my note 2 international but still no mobile network.:silly:
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i have spent hours trying to fix. let me know if you find a fix. phone is unusable

Try this, go to open1your1eyes0 thread for Stock Jelly Bean Factory Images http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1974114
Go down to VRBLK3 Image Downloads (Official 4.1.1 OTA - Built on 11/30) and click on show content. It should have the Stock odin for VRBLK3. Odin that image and see if your mobile Network works then. (watch out, it wipes everything, relocks bootloader etc) Also try to get a screen shot of your status screen in about device so we all can help you better. It could be a IMEI issue, but hard to tell. Were you using a custom rom at the time? Which rom? Is Mobile data enabled? Preferred network mode to LTE/CDMA?

I have seen several instances where the newer versions of CM have had network issues. I'd recommend backing up your files, wiping everything, and trying another ROM. If that doesn't work, it sounds to me like it could be a hardware issue. Best of luck.

jackpot08 said:
Hi guys randomly yesterday I got a problem where Mobile Network is not available.
I have 4g signal and can use internet but can text or phone call. I have odined the stock666 file and did some dial code but still didn't fix it. I also flashed back to stock and tried removing and inserting sim but still same problem.
any ideas?
I can receive texts but cannot send any. it seems like a weird network setting on my phone.
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Check and see if your IMIE and or ERI numbers have been reset. If you are with Verizon I believe that your ERI number should be 5. I had this issue happen as well. If you have a nv backup just use terminal and restore it, if not look here. This is how I got mine back. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1867442 My issue was identical I was on 4.2.2 CM10.1 and could get on the web and receive text but couldn't send any or send or receive calls.

first 4G phone
I just got the phone today and i can't call or text anyone because there is no mobile network available and I need to put a sim card in. This is my first 4G phone and I don't have a sim card. They didn't give me one either.

meggz said:
I just got the phone today and i can't call or text anyone because there is no mobile network available and I need to put a sim card in. This is my first 4G phone and I don't have a sim card. They didn't give me one either.
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If you're on Verizon (I'll assume that) and received a phone thru them, the SIM card should have been in the box with the phone. If not you'll need to go to a Verizon store and they'll provision one for you. You'll not have service until you have installed the proper SIM card.

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Vegasden said:
If you're on Verizon (I'll assume that) and received a phone thru them, the SIM card should have been in the box with the phone. If not you'll need to go to a Verizon store and they'll provision one for you. You'll not have service until you have installed the proper SIM card.
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i found it:good: thanks

This simple fix worked for me.
This simple fix worked for me. I turned OFF my "sync" in settings.
jackpot08 said:
Hi guys randomly yesterday I got a problem where Mobile Network is not available.
I have 4g signal and can use internet but can text or phone call. I have odined the stock666 file and did some dial code but still didn't fix it. I also flashed back to stock and tried removing and inserting sim but still same problem.
any ideas?
I can receive texts but cannot send any. it seems like a weird network setting on my phone.
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pacman377 said:
Check and see if your IMIE and or ERI numbers have been reset. If you are with Verizon I believe that your ERI number should be 5. I had this issue happen as well. If you have a nv backup just use terminal and restore it, if not look here. This is how I got mine back. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1867442 My issue was identical I was on 4.2.2 CM10.1 and could get on the web and receive text but couldn't send any or send or receive calls.
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Your thread doesn't launch. Also see that when checking SELECT RADIO band is ee GSM/UMYS Band class 7. WHY???? I am not on GSM network. How can I change that .
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Helron said:
Your thread doesn't launch. Also see that when checking SELECT RADIO band is ee GSM/UMYS Band class 7. WHY???? I am not on GSM network. How can I change that .
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WOW! Using Lte/On of App, Ijust discovered that my SIM card is completely empty. No contacts, so addresses,=. It;s as if something took over the phone.
The phone con stantlh searches for signals and is killing battery.
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Using LtE On app, I am able to see the following error: the process com.android.phone has stopped. I have no idea how t fix. It appears in stock and Rom.'Sorry to be a pest but, reading lots and lots of posts with similar Cm10 causing this failure.

Same problem here...
jackpot08 said:
Hi guys randomly yesterday I got a problem where Mobile Network is not available.
I have 4g signal and can use internet but can text or phone call. I have odined the stock666 file and did some dial code but still didn't fix it. I also flashed back to stock and tried removing and inserting sim but still same problem.
any ideas?
I can receive texts but cannot send any. it seems like a weird network setting on my phone.
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Did you solve this issue? How? It looks like I'm having the same issue. My phone doen't make calls or send texts.
Anybody help?

lucas_saldanha said:
Did you solve this issue? How? It looks like I'm having the same issue. My phone doen't make calls or send texts.
Anybody help?
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We need a little more background, Lucas. What have you done to get there? Are you rooted? What ROM?
I've had network issues a few times, usually I resolve them using the "Phone Info" app, but it's a little complicated, so I'd rather hear back from you as to how this all started before I get too specific.

For the people with service issues, it's been asked but no on really answered unless I missed it. Does your IMEI say 0 instead of the number that's under your battery? Does your ERI say None instead of 5? Under mobile network does it say Verizon? Also, sign into your Verizon account and under your phone instead of S3 does it say non-vzw device? If so you you've lost your IMEI and ERI. There are a couple of different ways to get it back if you didn't make a backup. I haven't done it but alot of XDAers stated using odin to get back to stock and I hear reprovisioning your phone with a numerical keypad entry on the dialer worked. Here's what I did.
1) Flashed a stock rooted TW rom.
2) Used this thread and software to get my imei back : http://droidmodderx.com/galaxys3/?page_id=79
3) I had my IMEI back and on my account my phone read S3 but I still had no ERI.
4) Follow these steps here, the previous posters thread won't open because XDA can get in alot of trouble from having the Samsung Repair Tool on it, or so I hear : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44871571&postcount=3
5) You can find what you need there. The tool won't work without a downgraded modem, well at least for me it didn't until I did.
6) I forgot a step in that, once you're back you've backed your IMEI you can then upgrade your modem back to what you want.
Hope this helps

rgrossie said:
We need a little more background, Lucas. What have you done to get there? Are you rooted? What ROM?
I've had network issues a few times, usually I resolve them using the "Phone Info" app, but it's a little complicated, so I'd rather hear back from you as to how this all started before I get too specific.
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Actually I did some research and figured out that my problem is that my IMEI was lost after the ROM flashing. That is the reason I can't make calls nor send texts...
Now I am trying to find some way to fix it. I did not have an /efs backup so my task is complicated. x(
Anyway, thanks for your help! =)

Tell us what ROM! if it was CM10.2 Go flash a different ROM and you'll be fine your IMEI isn't really lost.
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Anyone figure this problem out? I'm having the issue with my GS4 after flashing CM 10.2 nightlies. I've gone back to stock everything, and still no service. I can't send texts or calls. It now just tells me I'm roaming all the time. I'm going back into verizon today to get a new SIM card. Hopefully that will help.

The link u posted is no longer available. Or explain what steps to due to fix this on my s4 Verizon l545. I'm having the no network available w calls and texts but I am able to text just no calling. Thanks
Update: Oct. 1 2013. I was able to fix my issue by doing a factory data reset from settings. I was running Hyperdrive rom, w TWRP 2.5.0.2. I did do a nandroid backup before doing this but then an update in Hyperdrive was available so I just did the clean install after that and was good to go. My problem started when attempting to do the hidden menu sim unlock free method. So if this happens to u, u should be able to try this method and get calls back, but Im not sure about unlock status.

Can't call my girlfriend!!

I have this strange problem since 1 month ago more or less.
I'm not able to make call only to my gf, it's the only number I can't call. I can text her (sms and wa) but not call!
I tried to reset and change rom and kernel to my NexusS, and I also tried to reset her galaxy ace, and to delete my contact from her list.
nothing.:crying:
any idea?
ty

RevengeITA said:
I tried to reset and change rom and kernel to my NexusS, and I also tried to reset her galaxy ace, and to delete my contact from her list.
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If you REALLY did that, then it might be a network problem, a radio problem, or someone cursed you both.
But i think it's a network problem. Can you call other contacts normally?

Maybe try changing your radio! If that doesnt help call your provider or call somebody in the same network as her!
But maybe theres a reason you cant call her? (jk)

ej8989 said:
If you REALLY did that, then it might be a network problem, a radio problem, or someone cursed you both.
But i think it's a network problem. Can you call other contacts normally?
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Maybe a curse yeah :laugh:
4I-I said:
Maybe try changing your radio! If that doesnt help call your provider or call somebody in the same network as her!
But maybe theres a reason you cant call her? (jk)
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which radio cuold I install? and where can I find it? now i have I9023XXKI1

Maybe your gf's phone isn't working properly?
Me Gusta!

RevengeITA said:
I have this strange problem since 1 month ago more or less.
I'm not able to make call only to my gf, it's the only number I can't call. I can text her (sms and wa) but not call!
I tried to reset and change rom and kernel to my NexusS, and I also tried to reset her galaxy ace, and to delete my contact from her list.
nothing.:crying:
any idea?
ty
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What happens when u call?
Nothing?
Voicemail? Or
Something else?
If voicemail then it could be her phone that has ur # set as "send call directly to voicemail"
If nothing then its ur phone... But if ur able to make other calls then try dialing her number with the 1 in front of area code then try without. It could have been changed somehow.
Lastly, do either u or ur gf use Google voice or any other service besides ur phone company? ... If so check those settings just to make sure.
Good luck
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Me Gusta said:
Maybe your gf's phone isn't working properly?
Me Gusta!
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that's right

either your girl or someone with acces to her phone could have easyli put you on a call black list eaven if the rom she has doesent support that it cant be done with certain apps....or her phone has problens, if it would be a Nexus radio problem it couldent affect only her nomber

RevengeITA said:
Maybe a curse yeah :laugh:
which radio cuold I install? and where can I find it? now i have I9023XXKI1
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Here's a link to most(/all?) nexus s radios/modems: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1116884
i cant tell you which to flash cause it depends on your area. i used to use the kb3 because i had faster internet and better connection with it... but i moved away and i didnt care about looking which works best.
but it does seem more likely that theres sth wrong with your girlfriends phone...
good luck!

well thank you all for the replies first of all!
I had a look at her phone yesterday and there's no "send to voicemail" option activated, it was the first thing I tried.
She has no apps for blacklisting contacts and, at first view, no option to do that.
we both can make call to everyone, and she can call me but i can't call her: when I try I hear for a moment the "tuu" sound (hope you understand what I mean) then the typical sound of call terminated.
I'm pretty sure it's a problem related to her phone. It has a GB 2.3.7 custom rom installed by me last year, I never updated it but it always work perfectly!
I will try a different radio just for trying to speed up my internet connection, I don't think it can be related to this problem too.

RevengeITA said:
well thank you all for the replies first of all!
I had a look at her phone yesterday and there's no "send to voicemail" option activated, it was the first thing I tried.
She has no apps for blacklisting contacts and, at first view, no option to do that.
we both can make call to everyone, and she can call me but i can't call her: when I try I hear for a moment the "tuu" sound (hope you understand what I mean) then the typical sound of call terminated.
I'm pretty sure it's a problem related to her phone. It has a GB 2.3.7 custom rom installed by me last year, I never updated it but it always work perfectly!
I will try a different radio just for trying to speed up my internet connection, I don't think it can be related to this problem too.
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Or call your provider.

Maybe your Nexus is trying to tell you something.
Lol, anyway, check both phones, Google voice, and carriers for any sort of blocks. I know that on some phones, it's easy to accidentally put someone on a block list.
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