With sim card, phone activates with correct phone number but Network shows Unknown and can not use verizon network. With no sim card phone number shows 000-000-9xxx. I am not showing the last 3 digits on purpose. My wife's phone does not show a phone number with no sim card.
I reloaded factory image and did factory update via wifi and still have the problem.
Problem started when I loaded an updated custom binary. I have been using custom binaries for three months with out issue.
I have done a complete wipe. Is there an area of the phone the still needs to be wiped?
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You most likely lost you imei/min or something, you can check in settings>about phone>status. Easy way to correct it is to flash a older stock ICS image and use the reprovision code. Flash this in odin then type this in the dialer *2767*3855# and that should fix ya back up. Flashing anything carries a risk of dropping your imei but it happens much more on AOSP roms.
dialing *2767*3855#
auto message from this call just says your are being transferred to an external operator.
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Sorry if this has been covered somewhere, but I read through a lot of posts and none of them seem to be the same thing I am seeing.
I upgraded from the RemICS 1.3.1 to the JB v2 , and now my phone no longer sees any SIM card I put into it. I have tried multiple SIM cards, none of them work. I reinstalled back to froyo, and could see my SIM card. Then I went to gingerbread, could still see it, then I installed this ROM, and the SIM card is once again unavailable.
I have tried using a few different modems, but they do not seem to be making any difference. Any ideas?
This is what I see after I install the JB v2 ROM:
Model Number SGH-i897
Android Version 4.1.1
Baseband Version unknown
Kernel Version 3.0.31-Semaphore_JB_2.0.6sc [email protected]) #55 PREEMPT Wed Aug 22 22:17:31 EEST 2012
Slim Version Unknown
Build Number Remics-JB 2.0
Under Status
Network Unknown
Signal Strength 0 dBm 99 asu
Mobile Network type Unknown:0
Service State Out of Service
Roaming Not roaming
Mobile Network State Disconnected
My phone number Unknown
IMEI SV Unknown
Can You repeat the process?
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Deluxxxe said:
Can You repeat the process?
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Yes, I was able to repeat the process. I went back to Froyo, then upgraded to GB, then to JB. Same issue.
I also want to clarify, I cleared all cache before installing each ROM. I also tried clearing cache after installing the ROM, but it made no difference. I even went so far as to use the advanced option for formatting the different folders /boot, /system, etc., then doing the reinstall from Froyo, but that made no difference either. I stopped short of formatting the entire internal SD card since I didn't think this was the problem.
Hello mate,
it happen the same for me. I solved the problem following the instruction in this link:
http://www.androidfamily.net/2012/0...g-galaxy-s-gt-i9000-via-remics-jb-custom-rom/
Once you have installed it, you can recheck the sim lock box. It workded for me.
Good luck!
farkld2 said:
Sorry if this has been covered somewhere, but I read through a lot of posts and none of them seem to be the same thing I am seeing.
I upgraded from the RemICS 1.3.1 to the JB v2 , and now my phone no longer sees any SIM card I put into it. I have tried multiple SIM cards, none of them work. I reinstalled back to froyo, and could see my SIM card. Then I went to gingerbread, could still see it, then I installed this ROM, and the SIM card is once again unavailable.
I have tried using a few different modems, but they do not seem to be making any difference. Any ideas?
This is what I see after I install the JB v2 ROM:
Model Number SGH-i897
Android Version 4.1.1
Baseband Version unknown
Kernel Version 3.0.31-Semaphore_JB_2.0.6sc [email protected]) #55 PREEMPT Wed Aug 22 22:17:31 EEST 2012
Slim Version Unknown
Build Number Remics-JB 2.0
Under Status
Network Unknown
Signal Strength 0 dBm 99 asu
Mobile Network type Unknown:0
Service State Out of Service
Roaming Not roaming
Mobile Network State Disconnected
My phone number Unknown
IMEI SV Unknown
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Thank you! I will give it a try adding this step to the process. I am assuming it is the same even though mine is the i897 instead of the i9000. I'll report back on my experience.
Disable SIM lock of your Galaxy S GT-I9000 by going to “Settings > Location and Security > SIM Card Lock”.
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Thank you! I will give it a try adding this step to the process. I am assuming it is the same even though mine is the i897 instead of the i9000. I'll report back on my experience.
Disable SIM lock of your Galaxy S GT-I9000 by going to “Settings > Location and Security > SIM Card Lock”.
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I went into Settings > Security > and i see Set up SIM card lock. It is already disabled.
I was able to get it to work. WOOT!
I am not sure exactly what did it, but I think this is it...
Based on the SIM lock not being set, I decided to start messing around with it and I ended up locking the SIM using a key code from the number pad. Woops, didn't really mean to do that, but I was following some instructions on how to unlock the phone completely. Well, the only problem I had from there was I couldn't get the unlock code...I rebooted my phone and did a recovery. However, even after recovery, my phone noticed that something had changed with the SIM and I was prompted for a PUK code. Fortunately, you can get this from the AT&T website. So I logged in, did the code, my phone was now unlocked. I went into the settings and looked and the SIM card was now set to locked. I unchecked the box and unlocked it. Then I did the upgrade again and it worked this time.
Thanks again for your suggestion!
I have a LG Stylo 2 an it's doing the same how can I fix this it's showing no signal an no sim
I made the mistake of not meeting at the Verizon store and bought a Galaxy S3 off Craigslist. It has a clean esn but it won't read the 4G sim card. I found out it was flashed to Cricket so I used Odin to flash it back to the original rom that came with the version of the phone which changed it to Baseband version: I535VRLEC but this still won't work it still has the same problem reading the Verizon 4G Sim.
I guess my question is... if there is a different rom I should flash it too? Or is it that once it has been flashed from Verizon to Cricket it can't flashed back to be used on Verizon again?
I would just get a new sim card from Verizon, that may resolve your issues. A few questions:
1) Does it still make calls and texts? The main issue is it doesn't connect to LTE? Maybe I'm not understanding your issue entirely.
2) Does the phone have your phone number and matching IMEI (labeled on the retail box) listed in Settings/About Phone?
You could Odin the stock image VRALF2, VRALEC was a pre-release image. Do not accept the OTA then dial *2767*3855# to reprovision the sim card. Maybe see if this resolves your issues.
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I would just get a new sim card from Verizon, that may resolve your issues. A few questions:
1) Does it still make calls and texts? The main issue is it doesn't connect to LTE? Maybe I'm not understanding your issue entirely.
2) Does the phone have your phone number and matching IMEI (labeled on the retail box) listed in Settings/About Phone?
You could Odin the stock image VRALF2, VRALEC was a pre-release image. Do not accept the OTA then dial *2767*3855# to reprovision the sim card. Maybe see if this resolves your issues.
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Well when I brought the phone in the first time to get it activated I was switching from a Droid X so they gave me a new 4G Sim card. But yeah it won't make calls or texts and it won't connect to there 4G data network or pick up the sim.
So are you saying changing it from VRALEC to VRALF2 might fix it?
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I would just get a new sim card from Verizon, that may resolve your issues. A few questions:
1) Does it still make calls and texts? The main issue is it doesn't connect to LTE? Maybe I'm not understanding your issue entirely.
2) Does the phone have your phone number and matching IMEI (labeled on the retail box) listed in Settings/About Phone?
You could Odin the stock image VRALF2, VRALEC was a pre-release image. Do not accept the OTA then dial *2767*3855# to reprovision the sim card. Maybe see if this resolves your issues.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app
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Oh yeah and I don't have the box it came in but my phone number did show up in the Settings/About Phone
And at the store they told me it was picking up the Verizon network it just wasn't connecting I guess? so it wouldn't get on the internet or make calls or texts
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Well when I brought the phone in the first time to get it activated I was switching from a Droid X so they gave me a new 4G Sim card. But yeah it won't make calls or texts and it won't connect to there 4G data network or pick up the sim.
So are you saying changing it from VRALEC to VRALF2 might fix it?
Oh yeah and I don't have the box it came in but my phone number did show up in the Settings/About Phone
And at the store they told me it was picking up the Verizon network it just wasn't connecting I guess? so it wouldn't get on the internet or make calls or texts
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What I was saying is that normally people Odin to VRALF2 or VRALG1 then reprovision their sim card. That code will work on VRALEC but I was just trying to put you on a common starting point since we here don't really use the VRALEC stock tar in Odin. Primarily what you'll find in the stickies are VRALF2 and newer images. VRALF2 was the "store bought" earliest software version of the Verizon GSIII from the summer. Its worth a try but consider the following first.
Since you said it doesn't call/text then I think you lost your IMEI. Could you check for me under Settings/About Phone? It should be 15 random numerical digits if I'm not mistaken. If its not 15 digits, it will be 0 or several 0's. Don't post the exact number if it is 15 digits, but tell me what you see.
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What I was saying is that normally people Odin to VRALF2 or VRALG1 then reprovision their sim card. That code will work on VRALEC but I was just trying to put you on a common starting point since we here don't really use the VRALEC stock tar in Odin. Primarily what you'll find in the stickies are VRALF2 and newer images. VRALF2 was the "store bought" earliest software version of the Verizon GSIII from the summer. Its worth a try but consider the following first.
Since you said it doesn't call/text then I think you lost your IMEI. Could you check for me under Settings/About Phone? It should be 15 random numerical digits if I'm not mistaken. If its not 15 digits, it will be 0 or several 0's. Don't post the exact number if it is 15 digits, but tell me what you see.
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No I didn't lose the IMEI it's still there, all 15 digits.
So is it possible to flash a Galaxy S3 from Verizon to Cricket. Then back to Verizon? Is it just a matter of changing to the right software?
MR-OZ said:
No I didn't lose the IMEI it's still there, all 15 digits.
So is it possible to flash a Galaxy S3 from Verizon to Cricket. Then back to Verizon? Is it just a matter of changing to the right software?
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Honestly I know nothing about flashing to another carrier. It's not something that I have a reason to research so I'm not knowledgeable in that area. My suggestion still is to run that reprovision code since you've already Odin flashed to VRALEC.
EDIT: To clarify, my suggestion is Odin VRALF2 then run the dialer code.
Just as a precaution, you should write down your IMEI, ERI, and maybe even your MIN and PRL version and store them somewhere on your computer. Since you don't actually have the retail box, this should be kept safe if we can't get this current situation straightened out. My reasoning is if you do somehow lose these before you're 100% fixed, having them written down may help you if you need to use one of the IMEI or ERI tools in the dev section.
Did you try flashing a Verizon radio?
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Did you try flashing a Verizon radio?
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Yeah I did it switched my Baseband version from VRBLK3 to VRLEC
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Yeah I did it switched my Baseband version from VRBLK3 to VRLEC
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Let's see what happens when you follow section 5 of this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
Use the official VRALG1 4.0.4 firmware, don't accept the OTA prompt, then try the reprovision code.
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Let's see what happens when you follow section 5 of this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
Use the official VRALG1 4.0.4 firmware, don't accept the OTA prompt, then try the reprovision code.
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Hey that did the trick problem solved!
Thank you for taking the time to help me!
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Hey that did the trick problem solved!
Thank you for taking the time to help me!
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Great, I'm happy to help! So calls, texts, and data work? And are you staying stock or are you rooting/unlocking?
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Great, I'm happy to help! So calls, texts, and data work? And are you staying stock or are you rooting/unlocking?
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Yeah.. Data, calls, text it's all working..
And yeah I planned on rooting it I'm just looking at what the best rom would be to flash it to.. any suggestions?
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Yeah.. Data, calls, text it's all working..
And yeah I planned on rooting it I'm just looking at what the best rom would be to flash it to.. any suggestions?
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Ahh, great! When you do just make sure to root, unlock your bootloader, make a nandroid backup in CWM or TWRP recovery, then use the "Comprehensive IMEI /EFS Backup" thread to properly backup your IMEI.
I encourage you to flash roms until you find something you like. I'll suggest that you stay with touchwiz roms then see whether sticking with Samsung's software in its various forms is good enough for you. If not, there's plenty of AOSP to go around!
So you just followed step 5 on the link above and it worked? (flashing with 4.0.4 ROM)
I'm going through a similar issue and been having a hell of a time getting mine to work. Mine was flashed to work on nTelos which is a CDMA provider in my area. I have flashed to just about everything possible (except 4.0.4) and haven't had any luck.
I went to the Verizon store and they tried to activate the phone but they couldn't but game me a sim to use and told me to call back if and when I could get it flashed back.
I tried at one point to take a working sim from another phone but it will not activate..... will not make calls, will not get data etc etc. when I dial 611 it still goes to ntelos.
Someone suggested putting Phone info on and setting the Phone to RUIM but I could not find that setting in Phone Info (even on the correct phone info, after time I found out the original phone info was pulled from the play store and I had to manually download it.
Anyway with the SIM I have and following section 5 as suggested mine does not give the option to accept or deny the OTA so I can try to enter the re-provision code. Should I get hold of the known working SIM to attempt this?
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
The key to this however is to have a working SIM (the only one in our workplace was from an iPhone 5), I fashioned a nano SIM to mini SIM adapter and got the info on to the phone then my phone could finally be activated however the nano SIM I used got tied to my phone and couldn't be put back to the iPhone 5 it came from lmao... so I had to run to the Verizon store to get my co-workers phone re-activated.
But going down to the 4.0.4 and VRLEC modem then inserting the active sim, reprovision once it activates (it didnt give me the option to not allow it to do anything), then insert the mini sim, call Verizon they got it activated, I just now updated back to 4.1.1 (need to get 4.1.2) and everything is working wonderfully!!
All of this info is extremely refreshing to hear since I have the same problem with one exception. My s3 has a bad charger port. Sent it in for warranty repair and Samsung said it was moisture damaged and corroded and is not covered under warranty (lies). But that is beside the point and another subject.
My question is, can all of this stuff be done through the sd card and not through the USB? I know it is a long shot but any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
I know this thread is a little old but I just wanted to say thanks, the exact same thing happened to me (phone was previously flashed to cricket but i was unaware until AFTER purchasing and trying to activate)
ODIN Flashing the OMBINATION_I535VRALG1_I535VZWALG1_743127_REV09_user_low_ship.tar.zip package then reprovisioning with the *2767*3855# worked like a charm, I was sweating for a while as the deal was from craigslist
So far as i can tell to do this you NEED to use the VRAL as I tried a few other (newer) stock files and this was the only one that worked
THANKS AGAIN!
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ok so my gs3 has a roaming issue i flashed a rom then restored and since then it wont connect to verizon. i already restored the eri and the imei but i still get the roaming issue i have no idea whats wrong but heres some info
service state: out of service
roaming :not roaming
mobile network state: disconnected
min: some random numbers
prl:15192
eri: version 5
imei iccid, meid and eri seem to be working i cant figure this out for the life of me
i have restored odin and flashed new roms in the mean time but nothing works
You will have to Odin to ICS (4.04 I think) and then reprovision the SIM with the dialer code. You have to downgrade because dialer codes will not work with Jelly Bean. Do a search and you will find the code, just know that it will erase your phone to a like new state.
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You will have to Odin to ICS (4.04 I think) and then reprovision the SIM with the dialer code. You have to downgrade because dialer codes will not work with Jelly Bean. Do a search and you will find the code, just know that it will erase your phone to a like new state.
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Do h have a link or something to find it?
[Update] Odin didn't work
Look in the stickies at the top and follow the guide that will put you back to stock ICS. You will have to use Odin, however. Are you putting the phone in download mode before attempting to use Odin? Did you install all of the drivers that you are supposed to? Read the sticky on how to use Odin as well to make sure you have everything and are flashing in the right mode.
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Hi friends,
I am from Turkey and I got a Oneplus One 16GB from a friend, yesterday.
The phone was running on kitkat 4.4.x by then (probably CM11s bıt not sure). I inserted my sim card which worked fine. Checked the registration status of IMEI online which showed that it was registered. Means both IMEI and Operater were working by then.
Then I connected the phone to the internet and checked for the updates that were available. The phone automatically downloaded and installed the updates without any flashing or other intervention. Right now it is running CM 12.0 YNG1TAS213.
However, after the update, I was unable to connect to the operator. Apparently, the phone was continuously trying to connect to the operator and something was stopping it. I tried to figure out why and found the following things.
When phone is on airplane mode or without simcard, it shows the correct IMEI.
When I insert the sim card and check for the IMEI, it shows just an empty box.
I think there is some software bug that is creating a conflict between the IMEI and the sim card.
The forum won't allow posting pictures but you can check them: postimg.org/gallery/1ldxgm1ms/768d9afa/
What are the possible reasons and how can I solve this problem? By downgrading to CM11 or anything else?
Thanks.
My phone works normally, then, after performing a factory reset, it won't recognize the sim card anymore. If you go to the setting, and try to access the menu where you can set the desired network, everything is not highlighted. That means all menus on that page cannot ne be accessed. Anybody can help? Thank you.
Try a different SIM to see if the issue is serious or a setting problem. Sometimes you can lose your carrier APN settings and have to add it back in.
Does it still show it's EIME numbers in settings? Is it dual SIM or single? Check if anything in Dev options has caused it.
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My Huawei Ascend Mate 7 is not a dual sims. It only 16 gb version. In the setting, if I click: All-->more-->mobile network-->(the mobile network setting page menus are all not highlighted or not accessible). Yes, I tried a different simm card, and I went to T-Mobile, the guy told me, she cannot do anything since the menu setting page cannot be accessed. If I type *#06# on the dialer pad, yes the IMEI number will show. This problem accoured after performing a factory reset. Thank you.
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My Huawei Ascend Mate 7 is not a dual sims. It only 16 gb version. In the setting, if I click: All-->more-->mobile network-->(the mobile network setting page menus are all not highlighted or not accessible). Yes, I tried a different simm card, and I went to T-Mobile, the guy told me, she cannot do anything since the menu setting page cannot be accessed. If I type *#06# on the dialer pad, yes the IMEI number will show. This problem accoured after performing a factory reset. Thank you.
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if this issue come after factory reset,and if you sure sim card have not any problem,and if you Didn't Flash another firmware on your phone...I suggest find an official firmware Exactly for your model(mt7-tl09) and your reigon(middle east/Europe/Africa/Spain or...) and Flash it on your phone.
it's the best and easyest Way to solve it.
*the comform of firmware model and Reigon with the phone,is very important for working Simcards correctly.
*if nothing change After flash a new firmware,it's surely a Hardware problem.
Yes, I agree with that.
Look in the settings for which stock ROM it's running.
Is it rooted, custom recovery etc?
Needs stock recovery to do ROM update. Root doesn't matter but easy to un-root anyway.