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.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app
SlimSnoopOS said:
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?
SlimSnoopOS said:
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
MR-OZ said:
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
SlimSnoopOS said:
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?
HHF2 said:
Did you try flashing a Verizon radio?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah I did it switched my Baseband version from VRBLK3 to VRLEC
MR-OZ said:
Yeah I did it switched my Baseband version from VRBLK3 to VRLEC
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
SlimSnoopOS said:
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hey that did the trick problem solved!
Thank you for taking the time to help me!
MR-OZ said:
Hey that did the trick problem solved!
Thank you for taking the time to help me!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Great, I'm happy to help! So calls, texts, and data work? And are you staying stock or are you rooting/unlocking?
SlimSnoopOS said:
Great, I'm happy to help! So calls, texts, and data work? And are you staying stock or are you rooting/unlocking?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?
MR-OZ said:
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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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!
Keywords to help other people find this post:
fix radio
verizon from cricket
flash back to verizon
reprovision sim
odin flah back to stock
basically my problem was, I flashed 10.1 a few days ago...lost all services of any kind except data. I got a new sim...no luck..odin'd back to stock...then dialed a *# number and was able to get roaming data and voice even though my IMEI was showing as zero. Repair the imei via a tool here however i've been stuck roaming since. I'm back on CM 10.1 and have selected those options you selected.
PRL version 15233
MEID (all zeroes)
ERI not displayed in this version, however it is showing as none in stock
IMEI repaired...not sharing this info
baseband I535VRBMF1
Kernel: 3.4.45-cyanogenmod-gaa7da4d
build [email protected] #1
6/29
CynogenMod Version 10.1 -20130630-Nightly-d2vzw
same here
i have the same problem i let you know if i figure it out
cevil203 said:
basically my problem was, I flashed 10.1 a few days ago...lost all services of any kind except data. I got a new sim...no luck..odin'd back to stock...then dialed a *# number and was able to get roaming data and voice even though my IMEI was showing as zero. Repair the imei via a tool here however i've been stuck roaming since. I'm back on CM 10.1 and have selected those options you selected.
PRL version 15233
MEID (all zeroes)
ERI not displayed in this version, however it is showing as none in stock
IMEI repaired...not sharing this info
baseband I535VRBMF1
Kernel: 3.4.45-cyanogenmod-gaa7da4d
build [email protected] #1
6/29
CynogenMod Version 10.1 -20130630-Nightly-d2vzw
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I did everything imaginable to fix this, finally was about to give up and just use the insurance...then I noticed someone link the 'XDA Samsung Repair Utility' guide earlier with a download and instructions...it restored my eri, my meid, and my imei...and now I Have 4g, no roaming everytnhing working perfect...super pumped.
I have a boost moto G XT1031 flashed to Verizon XT1028. I upgrade the bootloader to 41.19 and flashed CM12.1. Everything was fine except that I couldn't make outbound calls. After reading a post about someone with similar situation, I flashed KK 4.4.4 radio XT1028_Verizon_US_CDMA_390.81.01P.zip. But after that all my information under SIM Status and IMEI Info were lost. Now it just says NO SIM Card.
How do I restore it? I have tried to use DFS but after CM12.1 was installed the PC won't install COM ports for the phone so it can't be recognized by DFS.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
UPDATE: I managed to install stock KK 4.4.4 and now I am back to be able to receive calls, but not making outbound calls. Also, I can now connect to it using DFS. But I have no idea what to change in DFS. My phone #, MIN, MEID are back, but my PRL is wrong. It's 61010 but I think it's supposed to be 5xxxx something. Also, Network is Unknown and Mobile network type is Unknown. When I dial *228 it says "the number or code you dial is incorrect, please check the code and try again."
Since now I can use DFS, what can I do to make it work on Verizon/PagePlus again?
Thank you.
kliu888 said:
I have a boost moto G XT1031 flashed to Verizon XT1028. I upgrade the bootloader to 41.19 and flashed CM12.1. Everything was fine except that I couldn't make outbound calls. After reading a post about someone with similar situation, I flashed KK 4.4.4 radio XT1028_Verizon_US_CDMA_390.81.01P.zip. But after that all my information under SIM Status and IMEI Info were lost. Now it just says NO SIM Card.
How do I restore it? I have tried to use DFS but after CM12.1 was installed the PC won't install COM ports for the phone so it can't be recognized by DFS.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
UPDATE: I managed to install stock KK 4.4.4 and now I am back to be able to receive calls, but not making outbound calls. Also, I can now connect to it using DFS. But I have no idea what to change in DFS. My phone #, MIN, MEID are back, but my PRL is wrong. It's 61010 but I think it's supposed to be 5xxxx something. Also, Network is Unknown and Mobile network type is Unknown. When I dial *228 it says "the number or code you dial is incorrect, please check the code and try again."
Since now I can use DFS, what can I do to make it work on Verizon/PagePlus again?
Thank you.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Bump c'mon need help
byrneout420 said:
Bump c'mon need help
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
byrneout420, if you are still having the same problem, this is how I got mine working again. I have another Moto G so I use DFS to save its PRL file to the hard drive, then connect the broken Moto G, and load that PRL file to it. After that I was able to do *228 to restore phone function. Eventually I got CM 12.1 installed and everything works including 3G. During the process, I made MIN, PRL, MEID, etc. disappear again several times, but I never went back to DFS. I just reflash the radio zip, and flashed it several times in a row - I saw this on the forum where someone mentioned to flash the radio zip several times to make it work.
Hope this helps.
I have Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300. When the google drive app was downloading from google play, my phone went off due to poor battery. Later when I tried to turn it ON, it has been getting stuck in the boot. So I decided to reinstall my custom ROM. Being busy with my baby, toddler, household chores and job, I gave it to my brother to flash the ROM. After a while, I noticed that my sim was bricked.
It says "Emergency Calls Only", has fake IMEI but working signal.
We did not backup the efs. I tried searching all the methods like modem installation, CSC, baseband verions, IMEI re-write, Kies Upgrade and Initialization, other people's efs restore, etc. But the problem is unchanged. Some of the followed method might have failed for not having proper knowledge like IMEI re-write tool works on specified chipset, etc.
What we noticed is that using different baseband version toggles from having network signal or no signal.
Kies shows more than four firmware versions and no other details like CSC, etc.
How do I clean up all these especially to have SIM working on my phone?
I appreciate you assistance to be brief and clear to understand steps than sending links. Because my time is stress-fully short.
Hi !
There is some confusing info in your post
What do you mean with it has fake IMEI " ? Have you changed it ?
You say that you have a working SIM on certain basebands , is this happening on a custom rom or stock ?
Have you tried to flash a stock firmware as I see that you tried to flash "your custom rom " ?
Cheers !
First of all, thank you for your response and interest to assist.
My mobile's IMEI is shown as 004999010640000 which is not original. Can you help me to change it to correct IMEI suitable for my Samsung S3 GT-i9300 chipset, if that helps in enabling sim to connect to a network? I think changing method only masks the IMEI?
I have tried flashing stock firmware and also Kies Upgrade and Initialization.
I have also changed baseband version installation on stock ROM too. I don't know which baseband is correct to keep.. for my country India or in the country where my mobile is manufactured, incase that's locking sim accessibility? Some baseband bought signal and detected the network operator name, but the message still says "Emergency Calls Only" and is unable to connect to a network.
I presume this problem arose when installing custom ROM from TWRP recovery and it messed up with efs partition?
I had successfully flashed custom ROM many times before without this problem. I think there's some next step to follow to bring back the working sim like I heard of installing modem. I did just try installing modem but same problem as my baseband is already bringing signal.
I had tested my phone from sim unlock app and found out that CSC is locked and it limited specified MCC and MNC numbers. Is this hindering connection to Indian mobile network? Or corrupt efs? Or missed to manually install something?
Bump.
Phone: G920v Verizon Wireless Android 7.0
Rooted: Never Rooted
Last factory reset shows 1/1/15 but I just installed yesterday
I have straight talk, with a Verizon phone. All was working great until I flashed a stock VZW firmware with odin, everything went well and all passed but I noticed my data wasn't working. I can make calls but can't get texts or use my data.
The reason I flashed is because my phone had the wrong carrier firmware flashed. The firmware was for "KT TwoPhone" and not "Verizon"
My build number is NRDM90M.G920VVRS4DQD1
Under system information the following shows:
NETWORK: Searching for service
SERVICE STATE: Out of service
IMEISV: 00
Hopefully someone can help. I don't think there's any other "right" firmware to flash because this is the stock.