hello,
exactly as the title says, I cant send sms... do anyone know why? and how to fix it?
my phone is a at&t atrix 2 unlocked and used in telcel (mexican carrier)
First off this needs to be put in the Q&A forum. Not general. Please post in proper forums.
Second. Info, info, info.
Is it just the stock sms or do aftermarket sms apps work?
What were you running before? Stock? What are you on now? Which ROM? Do you have an ME865 or an MB865. This stuff is really helpful to us man.
You really need to help us help you.
Have you tried removing and reinstalling your SIM?
Call your service provider and check that you have the correct Message Centre number.
athani said:
Call your service provider and check that you have the correct Message Centre number.
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athani may be onto something here: have you tried accessing your voice mail? You may need to re-enter your VM number, but that's just something you could check to see if it's causing this issue...
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*#*#4636#*#* will open a menu that will have an option to change MSC it will be blank idk why and I have fixed it and lost it again after reboot +1-312-314-9810 is the number for att us u my have to find a different number for urs since ur with another carrier and in another country but fell free to try mine but as far as I know the ussd code will work if not sorry but I only know about my phone and carrier and what worked for me
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Okay, so I will explain the situation. I used to own a iPhone 4, but now I own a Samsung Galaxy S GT-I90000M. The problem was that it was locked to Bell and my provider is Rogers. So I decided to root my phone and unlock it. I spent about 6-8 hours trying to figure that out. Eventually I found out it needed drivers to be recognized and then I successfully rooted the thing, then I followed the instructions to unlock it. now when I type in the *#SIMLOCK#* code it tells me all the locks are off. cool. Then I put my sim card in there. Perfect I can call and text. But no 3g, plus now I can't update on Kies because it won't recognize my phone because it's rooted. So I tried to unroot with the "One-Click" to no avail It says E:// signature is invalid or something rather. I wanted to unroot so I could get on to kies and update my phone and hopefully restore my phones 3g and have the latest android version or OS or whatever you want to call it on my phone. If You could help me it would be soooo fricken appreciated.
I don't know what model that is by heart, but I would look in your device's forum or on Google for the latest stock ROM and flash it - or choose a custom one. You'll need a custom recovery if you don't have one.
Root alone shouldn't matter when getting updates, though. You should still get them, you just might lose root if you use it.
I'm thinking the problem might be that the phone you have and the carrier you are on are using different bands - meaning that it can't access the 3/4g or whatever. I have no idea of you can fix that - but it seems you usually can't, so it might end up being best to sell that phone and get a compatible one if that's the problem.
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Have you checked to see if your apn settings are correct for rogers? It could be as simple as that.
Edit: here, I googled up the rogers apn settings for you. Wouldnt you know it, someone posted them on these forums
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1187611
To put them in, go to settings, wireless and networks, mobile network, access point names, press menu button and choose new apn.
Good luck.
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Same issue too
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shinkinrui said:
Have you checked to see if your apn settings are correct for rogers? It could be as simple as that.
Edit: here, I googled up the rogers apn settings for you. Wouldnt you know it, someone posted them on these forums
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1187611
To put them in, go to settings, wireless and networks, mobile network, access point names, press menu button and choose new apn.
Good luck.
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Followed your directions entered everything in. Bam! It works, thank you so much!
So I'm looking into traveling to Portugal this summer and I'm wondering if I can grab a 3G data only card from Vodofone and pop it into my S3. I know the phone needs to be unlocked for this to work and I have seen a long involved tutorial on here on how to unlock the phone, but I've also heard Verizon will unlock a phone for you if you are a customer in good standing. Is this true? If I can get Verizon to unlock my phone should I theoretically be able to use this data sim card in Portugal?
Also, I know Vodafone lets you make calls to other Vodafone users for free, will I be able to do this if a get a sim card with some prepaid data on it only? Am I still considered to be on Vodafone's cellular network?
Thanks so much!
As a side: If anyone has an experience with Vodafone's 3G in and around the Lisbon area let me know how it is!! I'm mainly looks to tether my phone to a laptop and do some development work while I'm over there.
Would you happen to have that link yo the process of where you can unlock the phone? Or you just mean the process for changing the apn
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Would you happen to have that link yo the process of where you can unlock the phone? Or you just mean the process for changing the apn
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I'm pretty sure the thread they're referring to is the GSM travel thread. If using a JB TW rom, one just needs to edit the apn's like you mentioned.
Got it, thanks!
I've also heard that the Verizon GSIII does not have the radio's for internation GSM 3G, is this correct?
skytbest said:
Got it, thanks!
I've also heard that the Verizon GSIII does not have the radio's for internation GSM 3G, is this correct?
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I would say that's incorrect given the thread I posted which contains plenty of user experiences contradicting that statement. I'm eager to do this myself if I travel again this year.
The primary thing you just need to do is have an international sim and also use one of the mentioned apps that adjusts your APNs.
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I would say that's incorrect given the thread I posted which contains plenty of user experiences contradicting that statement. I'm eager to do this myself if I travel again this year.
The primary thing you just need to do is have an international sim and also use one of the mentioned apps that adjusts your APNs.
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Thank you! When you say 'international sim' do you mean just a sim from another country or do I have to ask for some specific type of sim card? Meaning, if I got to a Vodafone kiosk and get a prepaid sim card would it work?
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Thank you! When you say 'international sim' do you mean just a sim from another country or do I have to ask for some specific type of sim card? Meaning, if I got to a Vodafone kiosk and get a prepaid sim card would it work?
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Yes, I mean a sim from another country.
From what I've read, that's pretty much what you do. You just pay for whichever plan you want then follow those steps in the link. I can't speak from experience so I'm useless there. Depending on the carrier and country, some folks seem to have gotten HSPA others have gotten 2G. I'd love to know what you're results were after your trip either here or in that thread.
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Folks, I need all of your help.
I have bought three Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 phones in the US. This was purchased via the corporate program. I was told this is a global phone and I cannot use GSM SIM cards if I am in India.
Verizon also told me the phone would be global only after the 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update. The phone is upgraded with the newest verzion of 4.1.2.
Now, the phones are in India. I insert the local GSM Sim (Airtel / Vodafone) and cannot seem to be make it work.
1. With Airtel SIM, I played around with the Global Network Mode and GSM and CDMA etc.. I seem to get Airtel listed as a network and when I select it, it says "unable to connect, try later". The same happens whatever I do.
1. With Vodafone SIM, I inserted the SIM, turned on, set it to Global and it picks up the network in a jiffy BUT when I make a call it says Mobile Network not available or when someone calls to this number says it's switched off, but the tower comes up and says Vodafone IN at the top but nothing happens.
I then searched XDA, I found solutions for the APN settings etc.. and the Phone Info tool to change it to Global etc.. but nothing seems to be working. I also rooted the phone, put on a Synergy ROM and still the same problem.
I called Verizon Global Support and they do their usual blah blah and says that if their SIM works and since there is no other complaint they cannot do anything about it. Local carrier support in India have no clue at all.
I have seen in the forum that some say it works in India with an Airtel SIM too but why not me. Just in case I bought a new replacement SIM from Airtel 64k and that doesnt work too.
I need urgent help since I have bought three phones and all three of them doesnt work.
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Model: SCH I535 ZKB
Samsung Galaxy SIII Black, 16GB
With vodafone sim, do you receive sms?
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If u are able to receive sms then check below post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39384799
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Thanks for your post. I did try the steps in the link but no go. It's soooo frustrating. I get to the point to select my networks, but when I select, it says "unable to connect, try later". Could it be GSM Band problems?. I even get Airtel for a sec and then it says emergency calls only.
just check below thread and check if you have issue with imei
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2164364
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just check below thread and check if you have issue with imei
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2164364
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I am certain and I did see that post but this is not IMEI problem. This is out of the box, nothing was tampered. I wish there was a solutoin :crying:
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I am certain and I did see that post but this is not IMEI problem. This is out of the box, nothing was tampered. I wish there was a solutoin :crying:
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Hey I have the same problem. I have a Verizon Samsung SIII and I can't seem to get the data working. Voice calls work just fine. But I spent hours getting data to work, but no luck. The problem seems to the lack of APNs when you look for one. I think Verizon has locked the device in a way, even on 4.1.2, that you can only use their SIM card to "see" an APN. I'm getting furious with Verizon locking the devices.
Please let me know if you figure out a way. I'm in India for a funeral and for a very short amount of time. I need the data working so that I can stream the ceremony back home. Vzw is a sack of duesch for pulling such moves. Grrrrrrr!!!!
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Hey I have the same problem. I have a Verizon Samsung SIII and I can't seem to get the data working. Voice calls work just fine. But I spent hours getting data to work, but no luck. The problem seems to the lack of APNs when you look for one. I think Verizon has locked the device in a way, even on 4.1.2, that you can only use their SIM card to "see" an APN. I'm getting furious with Verizon locking the devices.
Please let me know if you figure out a way. I'm in India for a funeral and for a very short amount of time. I need the data working so that I can stream the ceremony back home. Vzw is a sack of duesch for pulling such moves. Grrrrrrr!!!!
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What carrier are you working on? Is it GSM or CDMA? Please give me more details, I can help you with the APN settings.
Do you have root access?
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I am going to try a Tata Docomo or MTS or someother microsim one CDMA and one GSM.. I am going to test it... prepaid of course.. will let you know the results.
BTW, I have root access, I do not know if the question for the previous user
Issue with i535 in India- No voice or texting
Hi, I am facing the same issue, did u find any solution for the same?
vinothroshan said:
Folks, I need all of your help.
I have bought three Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 phones in the US. This was purchased via the corporate program. I was told this is a global phone and I cannot use GSM SIM cards if I am in India.
Verizon also told me the phone would be global only after the 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update. The phone is upgraded with the newest verzion of 4.1.2.
Now, the phones are in India. I insert the local GSM Sim (Airtel / Vodafone) and cannot seem to be make it work.
1. With Airtel SIM, I played around with the Global Network Mode and GSM and CDMA etc.. I seem to get Airtel listed as a network and when I select it, it says "unable to connect, try later". The same happens whatever I do.
1. With Vodafone SIM, I inserted the SIM, turned on, set it to Global and it picks up the network in a jiffy BUT when I make a call it says Mobile Network not available or when someone calls to this number says it's switched off, but the tower comes up and says Vodafone IN at the top but nothing happens.
I then searched XDA, I found solutions for the APN settings etc.. and the Phone Info tool to change it to Global etc.. but nothing seems to be working. I also rooted the phone, put on a Synergy ROM and still the same problem.
I called Verizon Global Support and they do their usual blah blah and says that if their SIM works and since there is no other complaint they cannot do anything about it. Local carrier support in India have no clue at all.
I have seen in the forum that some say it works in India with an Airtel SIM too but why not me. Just in case I bought a new replacement SIM from Airtel 64k and that doesnt work too.
I need urgent help since I have bought three phones and all three of them doesnt work.
Phone details:
Model: SCH I535 ZKB
Samsung Galaxy SIII Black, 16GB
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robinkakkar04 said:
Hi, I am facing the same issue, did u find any solution for the same?
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I got verizon GS3 working with IDEA having stock android 4.1.1. Has data, calls and sms working without any issues.
1. Rooted the phone
2. I had another android rooted phone with the working data, installed apn manager pro, converted to system app using titanium backup.
3. Backed up the apn settings to sd card using apn manager pro.
4. I had normal sim, went to idea showroom and got new microsim.
5. Installed apn manager pro on s3. Converted to system app using titanium backup. With the sd card having backed up working apn, restored the apn settings using apn manager pro.
5. Installed phone info app. Changed the preferred network type to GSM AUTO PRL.
6. RESTARTED the phone. Thats it.
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I got verizon GS3 working with IDEA having stock android 4.1.1. Has data, calls and sms working without any issues.
1. Rooted the phone
2. I had another android rooted phone with the working data, installed apn manager pro, converted to system app using titanium backup.
3. Backed up the apn settings to sd card using apn manager pro.
4. I had normal sim, went to idea showroom and got new microsim.
5. Installed apn manager pro on s3. Converted to system app using titanium backup. With the sd card having backed up working apn, restored the apn settings using apn manager pro.
5. Installed phone info app. Changed the preferred network type to GSM AUTO PRL.
6. RESTARTED the phone. Thats it.
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Who is the developer for the Phone info app you downloaded?
Voice and text not working
I am able to get the data work. Even on stock OS 4.1.1, I am unable to make calls from verizon S3 in India. I changed the mode to Global as well GSM, but nothing works. Also i tried it with airtel and vodafone, none working. Important part, I had it working in US, with international roaming on airtel SIM. But same sim not working in India..
ramdesai said:
I got verizon GS3 working with IDEA having stock android 4.1.1. Has data, calls and sms working without any issues.
1. Rooted the phone
2. I had another android rooted phone with the working data, installed apn manager pro, converted to system app using titanium backup.
3. Backed up the apn settings to sd card using apn manager pro.
4. I had normal sim, went to idea showroom and got new microsim.
5. Installed apn manager pro on s3. Converted to system app using titanium backup. With the sd card having backed up working apn, restored the apn settings using apn manager pro.
5. Installed phone info app. Changed the preferred network type to GSM AUTO PRL.
6. RESTARTED the phone. Thats it.
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robinkakkar04 said:
I am able to get the data work. Even on stock OS 4.1.1, I am unable to make calls from verizon S3 in India. I changed the mode to Global as well GSM, but nothing works. Also i tried it with airtel and vodafone, none working. Important part, I had it working in US, with international roaming on airtel SIM. But same sim not working in India..
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Have you tried using "phone info" app yo select network type.
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Who is the developer for the Phone info app you downloaded?
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[email protected]
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Hi, i haven't tried phone info app. Can you please brief me what needs to be done after installing this application.
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Have you tried using "phone info" app yo select network type.
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[email protected]
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robinkakkar04 said:
Hi, i haven't tried phone info app. Can you please brief me what needs to be done after installing this application.
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Install and open "phone info". Navigate to 'Device Information'. Scroll down to 'Set preferred network type'. Select 'GSM Auto(PRL)'. If this network type doesn't work try with other.
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Hi, Even in phone info it shows the network as Vodaone. However I am not able to make any changes in the Phone info app. Can you please guide what to do next?
Also I would like to inform that I rooted the phone and made the APN manager as the system app, with this 3g data for vodafone is working perfectly. And I see the signal bars at the top as well. Only problem is calling and texting.. Don't know what's the reason could be. Please suggest if someone else have experiences this problem.
ramdesai said:
Install and open "phone info". Navigate to 'Device Information'. Scroll down to 'Set preferred network type'. Select 'GSM Auto(PRL)'. If this network type doesn't work try with other.
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Hi, Even in phone info it shows the network as Vodaone. However I am not able to make any changes in the Phone info app. Can you please guide what to do next?
Also I would like to inform that I rooted the phone and made the APN manager as the system app, with this 3g data for vodafone is working perfectly. And I see the signal bars at the top as well. Only problem is calling and texting.. Don't know what's the reason could be. Please suggest if someone else have experiences this problem.
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Are you sure you got a phone sim and not a data card sim? cause with the data sim you get a number and data but no texting and calling..
Voice not working on Verizon S3 in India
I am absolutely sure, I have tried it with multiple workign sim cards which are working on other phones. I am having exactly same issue with 2 verizon S3's. Data works perfectly, but no voice and text.. .. Have anyone else come across such issue ever?
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Are you sure you got a phone sim and not a data card sim? cause with the data sim you get a number and data but no texting and calling..
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I found the same issue stated by someone else on verizon blog as well..
https://community.verizonwireless.com/message/952263
robinkakkar04 said:
I am absolutely sure, I have tried it with multiple workign sim cards which are working on other phones. I am having exactly same issue with 2 verizon S3's. Data works perfectly, but no voice and text.. .. Have anyone else come across such issue ever?
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Hi, Even in phone info it shows the network as Vodaone. However I am not able to make any changes in the Phone info app. Can you please guide what to do next?
Also I would like to inform that I rooted the phone and made the APN manager as the system app, with this 3g data for vodafone is working perfectly. And I see the signal bars at the top as well. Only problem is calling and texting.. Don't know what's the reason could be. Please suggest if someone else have experiences this problem.
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Which Phone Info do you have? Try this one, it may help you for getting calls/sms
So after searching many forums and realizing that i get a different answer on every page I called Straighttalk to see if i could register my phone with them....after taking my IMEI and model number (SCH-I535) I told her it was a dual band phone with both CDMA and GSM she said it was not eligible.
At first she said i was good but then after entering some more information she said the dual-band technology was not supported.
Maybe i can try and call again and see if i get someone else...given that i have read a few cases where it is working.
Just wanted to run this by everyone on the forum and let you know what i was told straight from the horses mouth.
If anyone has any ideas please let me know.
Regards,
George
Here is the latest update....
i took the sim card out of my current T-mobile ST phone cut it to micro sim size and installed into S3.
I set the phone to Global mode and I can call and receive text message but yet no data or MMS.
Next step will be to change my APN settings hopefully and that should do the trick.
swoonef said:
Here is the latest update....
i took the sim card out of my current T-mobile ST phone cut it to micro sim size and installed into S3.
I set the phone to Global mode and I can call and receive text message but yet no data or MMS.
Next step will be to change my APN settings hopefully and that should do the trick.
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That should do it.
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Please post an update if you change the apn and get the data working!
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Unfortunately, I sincerely doubt you will get data working with GSM. The only way as of now to use ST with data is to use a donor VZW phone to flash over on CDMA. There's a bounty thread here in the general section to enable the GSM bands. Check it out yo.
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preusstang said:
Unfortunately, I sincerely doubt you will get data working with GSM. The only way as of now to use ST with data is to use a donor VZW phone to flash over on CDMA. There's a bounty thread here in the general section to enable the GSM bands. Check it out yo.
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That's not true. You can get edge data. Just not 3g. GSM is fine. Just not HSPA+
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tylerlawhon said:
That's not true. You can get edge data. Just not 3g. GSM is fine. Just not HSPA+
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Lol. Technically yeah but you know exactly what I meant. If someone wants data they're not gonna be happy with edge.
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Thanks everyone for all the feedback. I rooted the phone yesterday and enabled the option to add a new APN. But thats where i stopped. I guess EDGE speeds are really slow but I will look into the flashing if all else fails.