So I updated my firmware (I was already superCID'd) and then when I loaded a new ROM I had no service. I have tried many different ROMs, radios and the such but have had no luck. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
natehoch96 said:
So I updated my firmware (I was already superCID'd) and then when I loaded a new ROM I had no service. I have tried many different ROMs, radios and the such but have had no luck. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
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I had issues on mine as well, after reflashing it seemed to behave much better. I had a good download verified by md5, the first flash was successful by every indication, but my signal was non-existent or crap at best. After the reflash it just started working better. Give it a try!
Edit: To clarify, I mean to reflash the firmware, not the ROM. I had deleted the P58IMG file from my SD so I had recopy it over to reboot into bootloader to flash it.
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I had issues on mine as well, after reflashing it seemed to behave much better. I had a good download verified by md5, the first flash was successful by every indication, but my signal was non-existent or crap at best. After the reflash it just started working better. Give it a try!
Edit: To clarify, I mean to reflash the firmware, not the ROM. I had deleted the P58IMG file from my SD so I had recopy it over to reboot into bootloader to flash it.
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I tried that but it did not work, I dont think it even recognizes that I am on T-Mo because in the settings it says that there are no network operators and all of the network settings are blank.
Have you done a factory reset? I had the APN settings grayed out after flashing a rom. I had to simply go and perform a factory reset and start from scratch. DO NOT ERASE YOUR SD CARD. And make sure you have a rom to flash after you reset your phone.
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Have you done a factory reset? I had the APN settings grayed out after flashing a rom. I had to simply go and perform a factory reset and start from scratch. DO NOT ERASE YOUR SD CARD. And make sure you have a rom to flash after you reset your phone.
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I tried that but it didnt change anything. I am starting to think it might be something with the SIM card or the phone reading the SIM card because in the settings it says "Please insert SIM" and Wi-Fi calling says "Reading SIM" the whole time.
natehoch96 said:
I tried that but it didnt change anything. I am starting to think it might be something with the SIM card or the phone reading the SIM card because in the settings it says "Please insert SIM" and Wi-Fi calling says "Reading SIM" the whole time.
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Do you have another SIM to try? The TMo stores usually are helpful with stuff like that.
Still though, this sounds awfully familiar. I do remember reading something similar about the SIM not being recognized a couple weeks ago when the ICS ROMS first came out but can't remember what threads. Do some forum searches on missing SIM, SIM not recognized, stuff like that and see if anything looks helpful.
Edit: Can't seem to find it now. The only other things I can think of to try is to power off, remove the SIM, power up, let it boot completely, then power off, replace the SIM, and power back up. If that doesn't work, I would try flashing an appropriate RUU from here. Be careful to pick the right RUU for your area and carrier. To flash the RUU, just connect the USB plug from your PC to the phone and doubleclick the RUU exe file to start. It should find the phone and do everything necessary, firmware, radio, partitions, etc. and put you back on a stock ROM. You can flash CWM or 4EXT recovery and then whatever ROM you want.
The one I remember reading about, the guy replaced the Sim card and it fixed his no service issue.
galaxys said:
The one I remember reading about, the guy replaced the Sim card and it fixed his no service issue.
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Yes I remember replying to that thread as well. That guy bought that phone on craigslist or something and used his old sim, not the sim that comes with the phone itself.
Go to a tmo store/kiosk at the mall and ask to test out a different sim for the phone and see if that works.
Recently my Nexus s started bootlooping.
First it was happening if the phone was powered off due to finished battery, now it happens every time i power it off.
What happens is, it bootloop on the google logo. In order to over come that i pull the battery out and turn it back on. After a few time (3-10) it would start up normally and not bootlooping.
I run stock 4.0.3, not rooted.
Anyone has a clue ?
iglu said:
Recently my Nexus s started bootlooping.
First it was happening if the phone was powered off due to finished battery, now it happens every time i power it off.
What happens is, it bootloop on the google logo. In order to over come that i pull the battery out and turn it back on. After a few time (3-10) it would start up normally and not bootlooping.
I run stock 4.0.3, not rooted.
Anyone has a clue ?
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my only suggestion is maybe a factory reset, you might have some corrupted files somewhere. but, my fear/concern is that your internal sd storage card might be going.
And if a factory reset didn't work, I think you'll have to use ODIN to flash stock 2.3.6 ...
simms22 said:
my only suggestion is maybe a factory reset, you might have some corrupted files somewhere. but, my fear/concern is that your internal sd storage card might be going.
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What is lost on factory reset ? only the OS and installed apps, no SD data right ?
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And if a factory reset didn't work, I think you'll have to use ODIN to flash stock 2.3.6 ...
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You think it might be a result of ICS upgrade ?
iglu said:
What is lost on factory reset ? only the OS and installed apps, no SD data right ?
You think it might be a result of ICS upgrade ?
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Yes factory data reset only deletes all data on your phone not the SD card.
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simms22 said:
my only suggestion is maybe a factory reset, you might have some corrupted files somewhere. but, my fear/concern is that your internal sd storage card might be going.
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And if a factory reset didn't work, I think you'll have to use ODIN to flash stock 2.3.6 ...
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Okay, so i did factory reset and i'm still stuck on the bootloop. Need to remove the battery and turn back on until it doesn't bootloop.
Actually what happens is the google logo appear, then for a moment it turned off and comes back again.
simms22, why do you think it's internal sd damage ?
TheMatrix246, what's ODIN ?
Guys, you think if i root and switch ROM it could be fixed ?
I would appreciate some help here a bit lost.
One last thing before you contact Samsung:
Download Nexus S [i9020T/i9023] 4.0.3 Full ROM and copy to sdcard as update.zip
Go into bootloader
Recovery
Data/factory reset
Install update.zip (reflash all files of ICS)
Reboot and hope it works out fine
If this doesn't work for you i highly doubt rooting and changing ROMs will. This will reinstall the entire OS (format and install /system), bootloader, radio, kernel and recovery.
Do i need to be root user in order to do that ?
And just to make sure, this Full ROM is for i9020T ? correct ?
(mine says only GT-i9020 on the back, bought in Carphone Warehouse in England).
Yes, i9020T. If you get 3G with Orange, and you have the SAMOLED screen, you have the i9020T (and to my knowledge, 9020 on the back signifies i9020T).
Also, i don't believe you need to be root to do that. I'm pretty sure you can flash the same version ROM from stock recovery as long as it is signed, just not older versions.
First, thanks guys for the help.
After first doing the factory reset, it seemed the bootloop happens less often. At first i tought it was solved but then it rarely (1 to 5 reboots) yet happened.
Today i installed the Full ROM Harbb suggested and so far i have no reboot issues.
But i after the installation i saw OS wasn't reset. Does it suppose to (not) happen ?
iglu said:
First, thanks guys for the help.
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But i after the installation i saw OS wasn't reset. Does it suppose to (not) happen ?
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You're welcome. Also, all that file does is replace everything in the /system partition (OS). All apps besides the defaults that come from the factory are not in that partition so are not affected. Hopefully your problem is fixed permanently
But it's generally recommended to do a full wipe when switching ROMs. It could be that you encounter other problems because of the ROM change without wipe. But you could also be lucky to have no problems. Just to remind you, when you encounter something wierd.
Problem is still there ....
Hi guys,
First thanks for all the help, but the problem still there.
I did the upgrade using the Full ROM as Harbb suggested. For the first 10-12 times i rebooted (i rebooted again and again) it was alright, booting successfully ... but then it stated occasionally to bootloop and now it does it almost everytime. usually takes up to 10 times i remove the battery and start the phone so it will start up and not bootloop.
Also, I'm sorry the taking so long to respond, the nature of the problem compelling me to test it for a few days so i will know if it works or not.
Should i root the device ?
If so , how do i replace / rewrite the boot program ?
I would much appreciate any suggestion.
I had a similar problem, bootlooping, stuck on Google logo when running 4.0.3 in the end I took it back to carphone warehouse who repaired it and now it's ok. I found that heating it with a hair-dryer made it stop bootlooping (but that's what worked for me). However the repair seems to have fixed any issues and its all OK now.
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I had a similar problem, bootlooping, stuck on Google logo when running 4.0.3 in the end I took it back to carphone warehouse who repaired it and now it's ok. I found that heating it with a hair-dryer made it stop bootlooping (but that's what worked for me). However the repair seems to have fixed any issues and its all OK now.
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My problem is i bought the device also in carphone warehouse in the UK, but i live in Israel. Meaning i will have to send it to them by air-mail.
By any chance they mentioned what was the problem ?
also did they give you a refurbished device or a new one ?
iglu said:
My problem is i bought the device also in carphone warehouse in the UK, but i live in Israel. Meaning i will have to send it to them by air-mail.
By any chance they mentioned what was the problem ?
also did they give you a refurbished device or a new one ?
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Most likely its a refurbished one, as is the way of sending devices for warranty
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Sorry for slow reply - they said they 'flashed it' and it came back unlocked but I believe its still the same handset and I've no idea how they did it soz.
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BlatDinger said:
Sorry for slow reply - they said they 'flashed it' and it came back unlocked but I believe its still the same handset and I've no idea how they did it soz.
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Hey, thanks for the replay.
What does is mean to flash it ?
How do i do that ?
You noted it was returned unrooted, was it rooted before ?
Again thank you all for the help.
To be honest I'm a novice to these terms but know that they unlocked it(it was not unlocked when sent off) and reinstalled os 2.3.3 after a complete wipe. Details of how to unlock and flash (install a different os) are on the forums. If you follow the forum advice precisely the instructions work. I am now running a CyberGR rom of ics 4.0.3 that runs smoother than stock ics . Again found on these forums. Hope this helps.
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Hi Guys,
I just bought an infuse last night off from craigslist. I checked the phone thoroughly before I bought it and everything is working fine. When I get back home, the phone signal keeps dropping on and off so I thought the sim card might be loose. So I took it out and reinsert the sim card. Boot back up and the phone won't recognized the sim anymore. Keep seeing please insert sim even though the sim card is in there and worked fine earlier. I reset it to factory default but no luck. I put the sim in different phone and it's working fine. I tried with different sim card from my friend's phone who has galaxy s 2. The phone detected the sim but no signal at all. I reboot, factory reset but no luck at all.
The phone has CM7 rom and when it was working, it was great. Is there any way I can fix it? I checked the phone on samsung warranty info and it's only 3 months old, so still under warranty. I don't know they will honor warranty though since I bought it off from craigslist. Is there anyway I can fix it? Please help me. Thanks a lot.
Reset to stock and see if that helps. Try using some other working sim and check if the problem persists.
I have already factory reset it. Tried with 2 different sims. One sim recognize but no signal. Should I flash back to stock rom and try?
mutantblack said:
I have already factory reset it. Tried with 2 different sims. One sim recognize but no signal. Should I flash back to stock rom and try?
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I would flash back to stock via Odin or heimdall and see if the problem is resolved....
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I just flashed back to stock with heimdall. I will test out and report back. Thanks.
edit. Doesn't work even after flashing back to stock rom. Sending it out to Samsung for warranty repair. Thanks.
Hello all,
I just wanted to make a post and a fix that at least worked for me in case anyone else out there has had a similar issue. My issue was on my Samsung Infuse so I am not saying this will work for other phones as I have only encountered it with my Infuse.
First of all I am a flashaholic and am always Odin back to Factory just to Root and Flash another different ROM. Well I noticed maybe a month ago that once I would Odin back to Factory and after I would do a factory data reset. ( And yes I tried not doing the factory data reset as well had no effect. The reason I do that after Odin is because if not I get the Google Talk Auth error.) So after all that once I would go to the Market and start redownloading my apps I would notice that the first couple apps would install and then after that they would just hang there?? I would restart my phone and then a few more would install then once again it would hang up. This was very Very FRUSTRATING. I looked through the forums and couldnt find anything that talked about this issue with this phone. Last night I took out my 32GB sd card in my phone once I Odin and factory data reset again but this time I didnt put my sd card back in after. I have now downloaded all 133 apps that I had before with NO ISSUES!! This whole time the issue was with the SD card for some reason? I have no idea why or how but I dont care. The SD card is fine by the way I have it back in my phone now but if I ever need to install 20 or more apps I will know how I have to do it.
If anyone is having this same issue I hope you read this and this can help you as it did me.
Take Care
so i flashed VZW_XT926_4.4.2-KDA20.62-10.1_CFC_1FF.xml using rsdscriptgenerator and rsd lite (keep data) to try to get back to stock to try the new soak test out but after doing so, my phone cant read sim. even after updating to new soak and even after restoring to a twrp backup made before doing this, my phone still cant read sim card....... any ideas?
Fried SIM Card?
so to update ive tried to wipe dalvik cache, and cache..... full factory reset.....tried redownloading VZW_XT926_4.4.2-KDA20.62-10.1_CFC_1FF and using RSDFlasher to flash it instead of RSDScriptGenerator.....gonna assume i fried the sim card somehow....
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so to update ive tried to wipe dalvik cache, and cache..... full factory reset.....tried redownloading VZW_XT926_4.4.2-KDA20.62-10.1_CFC_1FF and using RSDFlasher to flash it instead of RSDScriptGenerator.....gonna assume i fried the sim card somehow....
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sounds like you did fry the sim to me.
its rare but happens occasionally.
so it has happened before? i couldn't find any info on it and i couldn't believe flashing an ota update could affect the SIM card.... the first time i did this , when i updated to kitkat when towelroot came out it went flawlessly... now i'm gonna be paranoid and take SIM card out when i flash something lol.... guess im going to verizon store monday.....thanks
ncsuwolfs said:
so it has happened before? i couldn't find any info on it and i couldn't believe flashing an ota update could affect the SIM card.... the first time i did this , when i updated to kitkat when towelroot came out it went flawlessly... now i'm gonna be paranoid and take SIM card out when i flash something lol.... guess im going to verizon store monday.....thanks
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it used to be more frequently recommended to take the sim out while flashing a few years ago. now a days, i dont think many do it, as it doesnt happen very often. but yes, sim's have been fried many times over the years.
no exact cause has ever been found that im aware of, other than any update or flash carries the slim possibility that i will happen.
its unlikely that it will happen to you again, but i have seen the same person fry one a couple times in a row for no apparent reason.
so yeah verizon had to replace the sim to get it working... thanks bwen diord