Hello everybody,
I'm using a SIM supposed to work in a normal mobile.. I have normal calls and All-you-can-eat internet on that SIM..... This SIM worked perfectly the first 2 months ... but know it detected that it is used in a TABLET... and as this tariff is not designed for TABLET the SIM got locked!
I spoke to the provider and they are offering me a broadband SIM but with this the normal call charge is much higher!!
Is there any chance to modify the ROM in that way that it identifies my N8000 as a mobile phone and I can use the normal mobile tarife?
Please let me know .. that would be very helpful
regards
xX_Nexus_Xx
Probably not as the carriers note the IMEI of the phone/tablet you are using.... The IMEI is tagged on any calls you make from the device you are using.
Only thing I know is the user agent from the browser. On tablets its changed to tablet. This could be investigated from the provider.
Take a look at this. Maybe its so simple.
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I have just upgraded my O2 XDA Mini S to an O2 XDA Orbit. I'm trying to pass the wizard on to my son who currently is in a monthly contract with the UK 3 network. Both the Wizard and Orbit will not recognise the 3 sim. I've searched widely and find a lot of conflicting opinion but some say that the 3g card will work on a 2g phone (albeit talk and text only without the 3g frills). Does anyone have any advice. The wizard is unlocked and accepts O2 and Voda cards. Is it the O2 software that needs replacing or is it that the card will never work on this particular unit.
Thanks
Three Network now has both GSM and 3G coverage for a full UK coverage. As such, it *sometimes* works on non-3G phone. Depending on your area, I think. But, in general non3G phone (i.e. the Wizard) doesnt work well with Three
hanmin said:
Three Network now has both GSM and 3G coverage for a full UK coverage. As such, it *sometimes* works on non-3G phone. Depending on your area, I think. But, in general non3G phone (i.e. the Wizard) doesnt work well with Three
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Thanks for the rapid reply. Yes, the fact that 3 backs up on to Orange to give full coverage set me wondering. The phone will not even accept the sim - saying no sim or invalid sim. Is there some kind of barring actually operating on the sim to prevent it's recognition by any phone other than a 3 supplied unit? Odd one this.
Well, the common one is SIM-LOCK phone, that the case where the phone is locked to a specific SIM only. i.e. A-SIM in A-Phone, B-SIM doens't work in A-Phone.
However, it is unlikely that you have a Phone-lock SIM, or rather, barred IMEI. That is, the network only works on phone (i.e. with the IMEI) that is registered with the network. Hence, A-SIM will not work on B-Phone because B-Phone's IMEI is not registered with A-Network. Technically, you can do that, but I can't seems to see what's the business benifit of it. Further, you may check this buy going to their website and see if they are selling SIM only package. If so, they are unlikely to be blocking unregistered IMEI, more likely they (the phones) are not compatible with three network.
If you were to go to the Universal forum, there are people using Universal (a 3G phone) with Three Network. I'm not sure if these phones are from them, but my hunch is they are not.
Thanks for the info
Regards
I have this problem on mine too i wan to use a 3 sim in mine, mine is unlocked to all networks but three sims dont work, believe three sims are a different type of sim and thus dont work in phones not designed to take that type of sim, as my bro has a newer pocket pc phone and m sim works ok in that, think iv read somewhere they use different voltages or frequecy or something?!?
Hello,
I have a Samsung Galaxy S without a data-connection, I really need a data-connection becouse I think the phone really needs a data-connection.
So here's my question:
Is it possible to get a subscription of a data-only SIM (the subscriptions they use for tablets etc.)
It is possible to use that kind of SIM/subscription in a phone?
Since I don't really make calls or send text's I really need that but I still want to be able to call and send text's.
Does anyone got a answer?
I think it would be helpful if you told us where you're from. I'm pretty sure the conditions for data-only plans differ from country to country.
I'm from The Netherlands.
Data only sim should work fine. Curious to know, why you need data only sim on a phone. It kills the purpose of having a phone.
I tried some time ago in HTC Desire and it didn't work, still don't know why. (it works with PC + USB Huawei modem on both Windows and Linux, i have E1752 model)
And as an answer for qustion "why do you need it?" for example in Poland there is company which for the government licence for some frequences is obligated to offer free internet for 3 years. Don't think its lika a fairytale - internet disconnects after one hour and the speed is limited, but still can be very usefull when you are tight on budget or just need to check something quickly.
PS. maybe i should add that in this case voice service is disabled on the sim card level (tele service (ts11)) what seems to be a reason for some devices not to work.
edit: finally it appears to work. Dosen't display signal strength but websites (slowly) load.
Hello
new on here, and hoping someone can point me in the right direction please - I think my phone has developed an issue with it's IMEI, it will no longer register on any networks to make calls or send texts, although 3g internet works. It is a galaxy Note GT N7000 on android 4.1.2 and seems to have a generic 00499 IMEI number. I live in the UK
I've had the phone since new with my contract. I wondered if something happened after the last android update, or whether it has developed another issue. I didn't want to renew my contract, so when it expired I started using a PAYG SIM, and that has been fine for the last 3 weeks so I don't think my phone is locked. The SIM works in other phones so there is credit and network coverage.
It is unmodified, and I have never rooted the device, or installed any custom software. I read online that that automatic updates can sometimes cause Galaxy phones problems resulting in a default IMEI number. As I have only installed automatic updates through KIES and via my previous mobile network, I wondered if this has caused a preoblem, of if the phone is blocked!?
I would send it for repair but I don't live near any repairs shops :crying: I don't want to change the IMEI just restore it to what is on the label if that will fix the 'not registered on network' problem.
If it means buying a new mobile, then I'm happy to learn something new to try to repair it....just where to start?
thanks in advance :fingers-crossed:
So I was wondering what the difference was taking in consideration that in canada when you subscribe to a tablet LTE plan your sim card will not work in a cellphone. Is it a hardware limitation like a chip needed for the sim to work or is it on the software side and if so is there a hack around?
Thanks you
Hi !
If the simcard is only for data then it won`t work for call on a device which has been designed to make call , be it a phone or a tablet.
If the simcard is both for calls and data and it works only on a device that you`ve registered first and not on another one , contact the simcard provider for more info.
There are no hardware or software limitations on tablets vs phone regarding using the simcards on them, it should work just fine .
Cheers!
Dear Friends,
I have an Honor 6 H60-L04 phone.
first time poster here, but long time lurker. I've found this forum very helpful plenty of times, I hope you guys can give me some hint to solve my ludicrous problem.
Until yesterday morning I was an happy user of my phone, but since then the phone utterly refused to connect to any mobile network (2G/3G/4G) with my main sim card. I'm not just talking about data connection, but voice connection too... I mean it doesn't "log on" to any kind of mobile network of my operator.
The Android system page where I can change the mobile network settings is all greyed out in fact.
At the beginning I thought it was due to an error in the sim and/or the phone... so I put the sim in an old nokia 3310 and it worked. Ok I then thought it was the phone then: I put the sim of another operator in the phone and... IT WORKED!!!
Ok then for Murphy's law I thought it may be due to the sim AND the phone so yesterday afternoon I went to a retail store of my operator and made a replacement of the sim, keeping the number and the plans of course.
I put the sim in the phone and the same thing as above happened: the sim works flawlessly in the old nokia 3310 too.
I put ANOTHER sim of the SAME operator in the Honor 6 and it WORKED!!!! :crying:
I called the operator explaining all of the above and they told me something like this never happened to them and it doesn't make much sense, not to mention it's all ok from their network side regarding my phone line. There isn't any IMEI ban as well...
They suggested my it may be some kind of block which occurred in my phone for the specific phone number... but is it even possible to do something like that with an Android phone to begin with?
Could a total reset of the phone help?
I don't want to buy a new smartphone for something as stupid as this...
drakend said:
Dear Friends,
I have an Honor 6 H60-L04 phone.
first time poster here, but long time lurker. I've found this forum very helpful plenty of times, I hope you guys can give me some hint to solve my ludicrous problem.
Until yesterday morning I was an happy user of my phone, but since then the phone utterly refused to connect to any mobile network (2G/3G/4G) with my main sim card. I'm not just talking about data connection, but voice connection too... I mean it doesn't "log on" to any kind of mobile network of my operator.
The Android system page where I can change the mobile network settings is all greyed out in fact.
At the beginning I thought it was due to an error in the sim and/or the phone... so I put the sim in an old nokia 3310 and it worked. Ok I then thought it was the phone then: I put the sim of another operator in the phone and... IT WORKED!!!
Ok then for Murphy's law I thought it may be due to the sim AND the phone so yesterday afternoon I went to a retail store of my operator and made a replacement of the sim, keeping the number and the plans of course.
I put the sim in the phone and the same thing as above happened: the sim works flawlessly in the old nokia 3310 too.
I put ANOTHER sim of the SAME operator in the Honor 6 and it WORKED!!!! :crying:
I called the operator explaining all of the above and they told me something like this never happened to them and it doesn't make much sense, not to mention it's all ok from their network side regarding my phone line. There isn't any IMEI ban as well...
They suggested my it may be some kind of block which occurred in my phone for the specific phone number... but is it even possible to do something like that with an Android phone to begin with?
Could a total reset of the phone help?
I don't want to buy a new smartphone for something as stupid as this...
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Yes , the only solution is to factory reset .
If u think u had blocked a specific sim, then a data wipe can clear that issue . Though this question is old or posted long time ago , i was answering to make sure this helps someone and on Someday
drakend said:
Dear Friends,
I have an Honor 6 H60-L04 phone.
first time poster here, but long time lurker. I've found this forum very helpful plenty of times, I hope you guys can give me some hint to solve my ludicrous problem.
Until yesterday morning I was an happy user of my phone, but since then the phone utterly refused to connect to any mobile network (2G/3G/4G) with my main sim card. I'm not just talking about data connection, but voice connection too... I mean it doesn't "log on" to any kind of mobile network of my operator.
The Android system page where I can change the mobile network settings is all greyed out in fact.
At the beginning I thought it was due to an error in the sim and/or the phone... so I put the sim in an old nokia 3310 and it worked. Ok I then thought it was the phone then: I put the sim of another operator in the phone and... IT WORKED!!!
Ok then for Murphy's law I thought it may be due to the sim AND the phone so yesterday afternoon I went to a retail store of my operator and made a replacement of the sim, keeping the number and the plans of course.
I put the sim in the phone and the same thing as above happened: the sim works flawlessly in the old nokia 3310 too.
I put ANOTHER sim of the SAME operator in the Honor 6 and it WORKED!!!! :crying:
I called the operator explaining all of the above and they told me something like this never happened to them and it doesn't make much sense, not to mention it's all ok from their network side regarding my phone line. There isn't any IMEI ban as well...
They suggested my it may be some kind of block which occurred in my phone for the specific phone number... but is it even possible to do something like that with an Android phone to begin with?
Could a total reset of the phone help?
I don't want to buy a new smartphone for something as stupid as this...
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Try factory reset