So I have had the nexus 5 for a little while. Unlike many others I have had great battery life and lte was fine on 4.4 and I found it got better with 4.4.1 and again with 4.4.2. Now after the update to 4.4.2 I rooted phone and installed CM11. It worked great and got even better battery life. There has been a bug here or there but nothing that would stop me from using CM11. My problem is that when not on wifi I have no data unless I restart my phone and sometimes it will give me a 3g connection. I would like to stay with cyanogenmod but I am with sprint in not only a lte area but a sprint spark area. So before I have to leave cm can anyone come up with any solutions. Here is what I have tried.
Restarting the device... (for anyone who has ever called a tech help center)
Removing sim card. Restarting the device without it in there than restarting it with the sim in.
In setting, I went to wireless&networks- mobile networks, data is enabled, data roaming is enabled, preferred network type is LTE recommended, and system select is automatic. (tried other settings under here as well.)
I've been searching if I can just change the radios with a zip.
So I rooted with CF autoroot at 4.4.2, have clockworkmod. Don't know if that affected it.
Also I had the sim card under password every time I restarted the phone before I rooted. After rooting and installing cm it no longer prompted me to enter the sim card code. now in cm under settings and security. "set up SIM card lock" is blacked out. I don't know if this meaning there is a problem with the sim card which should control lte for sprint. When I did remove the sim card I got no cellular reception so CDMA was disabled.
Any ideas?
For anyone that runs into this problem. Install Stock ROM, unlock sim card, reinstall cm
kn1ghtnsh1narmr said:
For anyone that runs into this problem. Install Stock ROM, unlock sim card, reinstall cm
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Ho do you unlock the sprint sim?
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I successfully unlocked my Samsung Galaxy S 4G. However when I insert an AT&T sim, I show full bars of signal but the screen says (No Service). I've tried two different sim cards and neither will work. They are both older sim cards but they should still work, right?
Only thing that stands out as odd is the AT&T APN isn't checked blue; it's white (unmarked?) and can't be selected. I'm using Gingerbread 2.3 and my T-Mobile card works fine. I have my network bands set to automatic.
And for the record, in order to connect to AT&T's network, I need to use the AT&T sim all the time, right? I won't be able to connect to AT&T when using the T-Mobile sim, yes?
Tmobile cam connect to AT&T only when data roaming for me if I got to arkansas... Im.at&t. But imma say to try to unlock again
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mcbipolar said:
I successfully unlocked my Samsung Galaxy S 4G. However when I insert an AT&T sim, I show full bars of signal but the screen says (No Service). I've tried two different sim cards and neither will work. They are both older sim cards but they should still work, right?
Only thing that stands out as odd is the AT&T APN isn't checked blue; it's white (unmarked?) and can't be selected. I'm using Gingerbread 2.3 and my T-Mobile card works fine. I have my network bands set to automatic.
And for the record, in order to connect to AT&T's network, I need to use the AT&T sim all the time, right? I won't be able to connect to AT&T when using the T-Mobile sim, yes?
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When you switch Sim cards you have to do a factory data reset. Just enter recovery and select the option to factory reset then reboot it should recognize your new Sim.
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I did a factory data reset from Settings->Privacy->Factory Data Reset and it didn't work. Still says No Service.
And I don't think I need to unlock again because when I access that one screen (I forget the code to enter) it shows all the locks as set to OFF.
Any other ideas why the AT&T SIM card won't allow my phone to connect? Is the fact that it's an old card the problem?
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I did a factory data reset from Settings->Privacy->Factory Data Reset and it didn't work. Still says No Service.
And I don't think I need to unlock again because when I access that one screen (I forget the code to enter) it shows all the locks as set to OFF.
Any other ideas why the AT&T SIM card won't allow my phone to connect? Is the fact that it's an old card the problem?
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It could be the sim card although I really dont see how it could be. Is it a 3g sim card? If so it should still work, factory reset, input the at&t apn settings, reboot phone. That is what I would try, I have an unlocked phone as well, and once you input the unlock code, its UNLOCKED.
type in *#06# and let me know what comes up
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type in *#06# and let me know what comes up
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Didn't think of that, depends how it was unlocked. IMEI could be issue
mcbipolar said:
I successfully unlocked my Samsung Galaxy S 4G. However when I insert an AT&T sim, I show full bars of signal but the screen says (No Service). I've tried two different sim cards and neither will work. They are both older sim cards but they should still work, right?
Only thing that stands out as odd is the AT&T APN isn't checked blue; it's white (unmarked?) and can't be selected. I'm using Gingerbread 2.3 and my T-Mobile card works fine. I have my network bands set to automatic.
And for the record, in order to connect to AT&T's network, I need to use the AT&T sim all the time, right? I won't be able to connect to AT&T when using the T-Mobile sim, yes?
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you would need to use your att sim card you may have a issue with the fact the sgs4g actually lacks 3g band
its hsdpa or edge or G
unless att uses the same spectrum as tmobile for hsdpa you prob will not get a signal
Thanks for the help everyone. In my newbishness, I didn't understand from the instructions on unlocking that the foreign SIM needed to be active. None of the instructions say it needs to be. That turned out to be the problem: I was using an old, inactive SIM (hence no service).
Sick as I am with T-Mobile, I just took my phone in to AT&T and switched providers yesterday.
I was blissfully working just fine on my MZ602 Xoom. I would pop the Micro SIM card out of my phone and into an adapter whenever I wanted to use the Xoom. It worked flawlessly.... that is, until I updated to JellyBean. Now the Xoom will not even SEE a SIM card.
I went to Verizon store today and the guy was about as helpful as diving gear in the sahara. He said you should not be able to pop a phone SIM into a tablet and it works... well that's BS cause I've been doing it for almost 2 years. "Well, then the update must have fixed a bug that allowed you to do that"... no duh sherlock... pop a SIM in from your repository and make sure the things even works still and I'll buy a tablet package. Well, he did and it did the same thing, no connection. "Not under warranty so, sorry man". Thanks for nothing, no I don't want a new tablet!
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I have since flashed the ICS radios and have the same issue. I have tried stock, non stock, rooted, non-rooted, Honeycomb with ICS radios, JellyBean radios.... nothign works, it no longer sees a SIM.
Previously when I popped in a SIM it would take a minute or two and then see signal, sometimes requiring a reboot, now it doesn't even recognize that a SIM was inserted. Before even if it wasn't picking up signal and I removed the SIM it would give a warning "SIM removed, reboot?" or somethign like that.
Currently running CM10.1 with the IMM76I radios. Works on WiFi but will not see any SIM card... am I hosed? Any help?!
Anyone?
How about this... Does anyone here still use their 4G Xoom on the Verizon network?
I plan to steal sim card from my wife ipad and try if I can find my sim adaptor. Will let you know.
I can tell you that my xoom no longer shows 4g network but always did before the update even though the sim card wasn't activated.
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compnird said:
I was blissfully working just fine on my MZ602 Xoom. I would pop the Micro SIM card out of my phone and into an adapter whenever I wanted to use the Xoom. It worked flawlessly.... that is, until I updated to JellyBean. Now the Xoom will not even SEE a SIM card.
I went to Verizon store today and the guy was about as helpful as diving gear in the sahara. He said you should not be able to pop a phone SIM into a tablet and it works... well that's BS cause I've been doing it for almost 2 years. "Well, then the update must have fixed a bug that allowed you to do that"... no duh sherlock... pop a SIM in from your repository and make sure the things even works still and I'll buy a tablet package. Well, he did and it did the same thing, no connection. "Not under warranty so, sorry man". Thanks for nothing, no I don't want a new tablet!
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I have since flashed the ICS radios and have the same issue. I have tried stock, non stock, rooted, non-rooted, Honeycomb with ICS radios, JellyBean radios.... nothign works, it no longer sees a SIM.
Previously when I popped in a SIM it would take a minute or two and then see signal, sometimes requiring a reboot, now it doesn't even recognize that a SIM was inserted. Before even if it wasn't picking up signal and I removed the SIM it would give a warning "SIM removed, reboot?" or somethign like that.
Currently running CM10.1 with the IMM76I radios. Works on WiFi but will not see any SIM card... am I hosed? Any help?!
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Did you use Rogue recovery to flash the radios? TWRP and regular CWM don't flash the radios properly.
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Did you use Rogue recovery to flash the radios? TWRP and regular CWM don't flash the radios properly.
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Yes, used Rogue to manually flash ICS radios to no avail.
Previous load was 100% stock, unrooted on OEM bootloader and using stock recovery so the JB updated radios original flash was done properly.
I tried the Sim card from wife's iPad and it seemed to work OK. Although it seemed to connect a lot more to the 3g network than LTE and I have very song LTE signal. Radio doesn't seem quite as good as Previous.
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I bought a house and moved.
No service in the house with Verizon.
So, I switched to AT&T.
AT&T told me I would get HSPA+ with my Verizon S3.
Well... I have 2G, voice, and text.
Anyone have an idea of how to get HSPA+ enabled? Is it possible?
I have a custom ROM, but I can flash anything if it would help.
I don't think it's possible, they run on completely different networks (CDMA Vs GSM) and the phones radios are built accordingly.
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I'm leaning toward that. Guess I'll upgrade....
Verizon to AT&T and SIM unlock with NO codes
draexo said:
I'm leaning toward that. Guess I'll upgrade....
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There is a way cant remember where i read it, maybe on the t-mobile forum. I recently bricked my att device and came across a verizon variant and was able to use it for att with out having it sim unlocked just a few hours ago steps taken were as follows:
After swapping the motherboards i factory reset the non rooted verizon device from the settings menu as I was just going to sell it on ebay. I had been using wifi only on a sim locked t-mobile device but the camera was not working so i switched back to the verizon and was prompted to complete the set up after i booted the device with no sim card inside. I got the no sim card message and ran the app Region Lock Away that has a red circle icon and a black unlocked pad lock by chainfire. I was skeptical 1 for the device not being rooted but tried anyway. The app said it was not able to verfiy root and closed; however once I inserted my att sim card without powering off the device i saw signal bars. Now Im not sure the app actually did anything and I might have tried the app before resetting it without success but after checking the network mode in the mobile networks tab it now shows Global as the preferred network. So i started texting people and then calling all with success. Now im still on the edge network and this may not solve your issue but I remember seeing the work around I think it has to do with correcting the APN settings but there is always a way to get things done. Keep looking you will find it. Im just happy to have cell service again but Ill be looking for the thread in a day or so as well.
Forced into an AT&T phone. It worked for 4 days then stopped. Their tech support claims the tap wasn't compatible and they don't know why it worked
I had 2g for those 4 days
I'm always on wifi but noticed my data wasn't working so not an ideal switch but if you are in a bind it does work. I'm still running at&t network on this Verizon motherboard just fine
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I don't know what happened but all inbound calls on day 4 went direct to voicemail. I reset phone, flashed different ROM.... Nothing
I was using a card with 2g mobile data on marshmallow. Then I inserted a different sim with 3g data into my phone but it hasn't been detecting any mobile data since then.. I tried the same card with a different phone and the interest works perfectly on it. I also tried other sim cards with my one plus one but I am not getting any data at all now. I downgraded to 5.1 wondering it may be a glitch with MM, but no luck. Anyone with any clue about what needs to be done?
Thanks in advance.
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I was using a card with 2g mobile data on marshmallow. Then I inserted a different sim with 3g data into my phone but it hasn't been detecting any mobile data since then.. I tried the same card with a different phone and the interest works perfectly on it. I also tried other sim cards with my one plus one but I am not getting any data at all now. I downgraded to 5.1 wondering it may be a glitch with MM, but no luck. Anyone with any clue about what needs to be done?
Thanks in advance.
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maybe you need to set 3G or LTE in settings --> cellular data
or set apn configuration according to sim's carrier
It took me a couple of days to notice that my data wasn't working after the last update. I thought, since my network has terrible coverage, that I wasn't getting any network signal...but no, something was broken.
After tinkering with the APN settings (according to network specs) and doing everything I could think of nothing seemed to work.
Finally, I reset APN to default (holding the menu icon on the upper right corner) and switched to 3G instead of 4G.. finally got a signal
Switched back to 4G and everything is back to normal now.
I did notice that APN type is set to "default,supl" even though the carrier says that when setting it manually one should type "default".
Network is lycamobile UK
So just randomly yesterday the mobile data on my Honor 6x just cut out. I am just getting the service signal bars, no 3G, 4G icon. I've tried resetting APN and formatting the phone back to original spec, but I still have the same problem. I also ejected the SIM and reset it just for a shot, but nothing.
I am using a T-Mobile MVNO called TAG Mobile if it makes a difference. I can make calls and text fine, and wifi works as well. Just the mobile data acts like I have it turned off. I've checked to make sure all toggles are switched on for 4G but to no avail.
Oh and I am running Nougat 7.0 emui 5. I've been using it for a couple months with no issues till now.
Can you try another SIM card?! Just to know if the issue is from the phone
I don't have one available right now, but I will try to get a replacement SIM sent out to me. I don't really have anybody near that would let me borrow their SIM either.
Ok, once you do it, let me know the results
Weird, the network came back up randomly. Didn't even need to try a different SIM card. Thanks
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Weird, the network came back up randomly. Didn't even need to try a different SIM card. Thanks
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That's wonderful, enjoy