Constant "Emergency calls only" and no signal - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Heyho,
about three weeks ago, my N5 suddenly lost it's signal over night and shows me "Emergency calls only" and it won't register into any network, just giving "Selected network unavailable".
When this occured my N5 had 4.4.2 stock ROM and rooted. I've unrooted it and updated to 4.4.4, but I still got the same problem.
Problem occurs with any simcard, while simcard works with other phones just fine.
Have deleted and reconfigured APN, but didn't make any difference.
I get a signal every few days, but I still can't receive text/calls or call/text anyone and my mobile data doesn't work.
I even tried to downgrade to 4.4, but that didn't solve my problem either...
I'm from Germany, but in New Zealand at the moment, so I really need my phone in case of emergencies and to stay in touch with family/friends.
I have been searching for a solution since it started, but have not been able to find anything that worked.
Sending it back to Google isn't an option right now because I am travelling.
I am really thankfull for any suggestions or if anyone knows how to fix this problem!
Cheers

Have you checked to make sure the network setting says 2g/3g/LTE preferred. Because I had this problem when it was switched to 2g only and was fixed by the above option

If the above fails trying going to your dialer and typing *#*#4636#*#*. Go into phone information and you should see a drop down box to select your network mode. Play around with those until you get a signal but you might not want to try CDMA options (WCDMA is ok) since you're on a GSM network.
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had exactly the same issue as you mentioned. Nexus 5 tends to lose network without any logical explanation and it tends to work at one place but stop showing network if you walk half a mile down the road (or may not show any network anywhere). Google has released an update in June in which they have updated the modem to solve the problem..given that I am in India and the June update was for India, Australia and Newzeland, it worked like a charm for me (all i had to do was flash the modem from twrp)..people as far away as netherlands have reported the modem to work for them..
NOTE: IF U INTEND TO FLASH THE LATEST MODEM, DO NOT FORGET TO TAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR CURRENT MODEM PRIOR TO FLASHING THE NEW ONE..

check your sim card. if you can, try someone elses.

Alright,
I've tried every thing again so far, but nothing seems to work.
Sitting in the library, I noticed that I get a signal, when connected to WiFi, which stays for 1-2 hours after disconnecting.
But I still can't make any calls or text and mobile data doesn't work though the APN is correctly configured and and data enabled.
I really hope to be able to solve this problem somehow, don't want to put aside my beloved N5 :/
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Edit: Haven't found any solution so far and bought a new phone for the moment until I'm able to send it back to Google.
Might be an hardware issue and not software related.
Cheers

Kimpfimp said:
Alright,
I've tried every thing again so far, but nothing seems to work.
Sitting in the library, I noticed that I get a signal, when connected to WiFi, which stays for 1-2 hours after disconnecting.
But I still can't make any calls or text and mobile data doesn't work though the APN is correctly configured and and data enabled.
I really hope to be able to solve this problem somehow, don't want to put aside my beloved N5 :/
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Edit: Haven't found any solution so far and bought a new phone for the moment until I'm able to send it back to Google.
Might be an hardware issue and not software related.
Cheers
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hey kimpfimp... u r not alone .. ive had this problem for 2 months now .. .. i have a nexus 5 and i have this exact same problem .. leads me to believe maybe its software related .. started after lolipop .. havent been able to find a solution yet !
worst part is that it is happening on an Replacement device after i RMAd my first nexus for a power button problem !!
i hope its software related and can be fixed .. because google is now refusing to rma this as im now out of my warranty period !

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[Q] Not registered on the network problems

I've read a lot on the internet but have not found a good answer for me. In certain locations, almost daily, I get either a "not registered on the network" message or a "sim not allowed ##3" message on my Infuse. If I switch the phone to airplane mode and then back off of airplane mode it always reconnects to the AT&T network. The problem started after I changed my ROM from Infused 1.5.3 to Zeus 6. I've flashed to Mind of Mac 1.4 but that didn't fix the problem. I've tried a new SIM card, different APN settings and several other changes, but it didn't help. If I have a good 4g connection it never has the problem. It never re-registers on the network until I do the airplane mode on and off thing or reboot the phone. My iemi number shows up weird on the phone too. What is the best way to fix this problem? Thanks.
No one has a clue?
No one has a clue how to fix the problem? It happens when I lose 3g or 4g connection.
What modem do you have?
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Modem
I currently have UCLB3. I have tried a few different ones but it does the same thing with each one I've tried.
Sounds like you know what you are doing , unfortunately it sounds like a hardware issue. If going to settings > mobile networks > network operators and choosing AT&T does not fix it the only thing to suggest is return for repair or exchange. As you know, you will have to return it to stock so after you do that you may want to test it one more time. Sorry, not the answer you wanted but the best answer I have, Regards.
The following were found by googling "Samsung infuse imei"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1726149
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1729838
Idk if those will help...but maybe if you restore your imei so its no longer weird your problem will be fixed...
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mg2195 said:
The following were found by googling "Samsung infuse imei"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1726149
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1729838
Idk if those will help...but maybe if you restore your imei so its no longer weird your problem will be fixed...
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From recent experience - I would avoid using the fixes listed above as they will change your IMEI.
I say this as I was having a similar issue -- I had been running on the ParanoidAndroid ICS rom for a few days and my I997 started to do the same thing. Network connection was fine most of the time but it would occasionally drop out to no network. Except swapping between airplane mode didnt always fix it. If i rebooted the phone and it would pop up with "Unknown" Baseband Version, and no IMEI/IME SV until it connected again... whenever it decided to do so.
I flashed a few different modems to no avail.
Used GTG's stock restore... and it still showed no baseband or IMEI.
Searched through everything i could find and I found the 2 above posts. Being the cautious person that I am, I was skeptical to run the "fix" since I know playing with the efs folder can do.. fun things.. I backed it up with EFS Pro.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308546
So after that - I did the fix from those two posts. It worked. I got a signal. HUZZAH. But I could only make a few calls before it would drop out, and I couldn't send or receive text messages at all they would just stall and error out.
So I took a look at the IMEI again and noticed that it was NOT *my* IMEI, it was presumably the imei of the person who Truckerglenn got the backup from so long ago.
Figured at this point my phone is going to have to go back to Samsung to fix since it's still dropping out, the IMEI is wrong and I can't send texts
Can't break it anymore than it's already broken right?
Go back into root browser, delete the EFS folder entirely. *poof* gone. Reboot. Use EFS Pro to restore the backup I had created (GOOD THING!) phone reboots. Instantly picks up the signal again, I get 15 text messages, 2 voicemails AND my IMEI shows what it should be now.
*HOPEFULLY* it holds onto its connection now. If not, back to stock and back to samsung it goes - now with the correct IMEI. heh
Sorry for the long story
Thanks! May have found a partial fix.
Thanks for the tips and information. I think I may have found a partial fix. It seems that picking the "WCMDA only" in the "Network Mode" options seems to solve the problem for me. If it is set on "GSM/WCCMA (auto mode)" option, it seems to cause the "SIM not allowed ##3" or the "not registered on the network" problem when I am in an area where the 4G or 3G signal is weak. I will do some more testing. It appears that if I don't have 3G or 4G available in any given location my phone won't connect to the cell towers at all even though other users can connect without any problems. Does this give anyone any other ideas? Do I possibly just need new APN settings?
Have you tried flashing a new radio? Does a complete wipe and restore to UCLB3 make any difference?
Has any of these roms/firmwares that you flashed been done so through Aroma installer? I know Aroma gives you the option to change modems, and if your download was buggered that could have caused it.
I'm just tossing ideas around here... I'm up early and looking to help.
The work around works
Yes, I have flashed the radio but that didn't help. I have discovered the "fix" is to set my phone on "WCDMA only". It seems that the phone will only work if 4G or 3G is available. I am not longer getting the original error messages. So that's a good thing. If I ever go to where 3G and/or 4G is not available I will have to try something else. Thanks for all the replies.

Network issue during roaming

Hi,
I am facing network connectivity issue since the time I entered roaming area on my Matrix 2. It does not connect to network. It keeps showing no network, then for 2 seconds it shows emergency call symbol , then for 2 seconds it gets connected to network and again it keeps showing no network. This cycle keeps on repeating.
I searched for the issue and found that it is issue with atrix 2 software and the suggested solution was to install app called network and choose gsm only from it.
I tried it but it doesn't works for me.
I am able to make a call if I dial number exactly at the moment network appears for 2 seconds.
The only temporary solution I was able to find was to dial self number as soon as network appears and then keep on dialing it for around 8-10 times. Then it gets connected to network for 1/2-1 hour and then again it gets disconnected.
Please let me know if anyone has any solution for it.
I am on JB unrooted and using 2g network.
1) Try another SIM ....
2) try flashing ICS radio.img ...... (you shud know some fastboot commands) search the forum
3) try factory reset or reflash JB ..... it might work sometime
if you are using BSNL ..... then i have my sympathies with you :silly: lol
First off wrong forum, should go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1771
Go back to Stock ICS via RSD Lite 6, try SIM with other phone first and check, do not install apps for network improvement as mostly they just turn radio on & off, in worse case they can botch up some internal default settings. Use this for getting a view on network heat range & in particular tower direction to move towards for better reception https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.staircase3.opensignal&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5zdGFpcmNhc2UzLm9wZW5zaWduYWwiXQ..
Thanks for the reply...
I have already tried that, its not a network or sim card issue. I have tried inserting sim to other phone and it just works fine.
I put it in general section coz when I googled it I came to know that its an issue with every atrix-2 so every one might have faced this issue while roaming.
Also going back to stock have not worked for anyone. Its an issue with atrix-2 software itself.
You seem to have reached to your own final conclusions but yet please understand on JB 4.1.2 leak there has been no one who has echoed your issue (gps is definitely an issue & for some wifi on some particular bands). Also read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1425560
Try flashing the new 4.2.1 ROM based on official leak of 4.1.2 JB as I believe radio is better on it. On JB leak though one thing I can confirm is when phone enters roaming it automatically shuts data randomly and not always & user has to re-enable it. If all fails, fxz to stock ICS and if under warranty claim your stake.
Thanks...will try when I get back to home.
Although I have not reached to conclusion on my own, I search regarding this in Motorola forums and people facing this issue stated that they tried aall the specified methods. They were getting this issue on all os versions.
Please point me towards a link which illustrates issue same as your on JB 4.1.2 specifically.

Nearby wifi portal causes constant reboots/restarts

Hi, I am trying to get an idea of how many people this is affecting.
I am on my second T-Mobile Galaxy S6. The first unit had a hardware camera defect as well as this wifi bug. I had them replace it and the new unit's camera is good but it has the same wifi issue. Here's what happens:
When I go to an area with an "open" wifi network, a notification pops up on my screen that says "Click here to connect to null." What's strange is I have almost all wifi features off, particularly "Network notification." It should not tell me when any network is available. I also have "Allow Always Scanning" off as well as Wifi Calling disabled (not that relevant). Anyway, once this happens, I have about 2 seconds to turn off wifi or else the phone will reboot. It's a "soft" restart though, meaning it shows the Samsung and T-Mobile logo then is back on again within 5-10 seconds and fully "booted" within 30 seconds. This will keep happening until I turn off wifi.
It's not just any wifi connection that will cause the issue. I think it has to be an "open" connection that uses a portal for authentication (think universities, hotels, airports, etc). Recently, I clicked on one of the notifications (connect ot null) and saw a Cisco portal. I am not sure if it's isolated to Cisco AP's
I have found about 4 people so far that have reported this issue. I am guessing we are not the only ones. I am guessing it's a software issue.
Have you seen this?
Yes, I have the exact same issue. Sadly I dont know why it's doing it or how to prevent it. I'm located in the Netherlands and when I click login the browser directs me to a KPN Fon login page.
Stolper said:
Yes, I have the exact same issue. Sadly I dont know why it's doing it or how to prevent it. I'm located in the Netherlands and when I click login the browser directs me to a KPN Fon login page.
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I am very confused what's causing this. Can you confirm what settings you have enabled or disabled? Wifi calling, advanced switching, always scanning, etc? I disable everything and still get it. So it seems like it's not just Cisco login pages. It's also FON. Do you have any areas in your city that have public wifi hotspots with login pages like McDonald's or Starbucks or a university? It'd be great to see if it happens at those locations too.
I don't have wifi calling, advanced switching is disabled, always scanning is on, keep wifi alive in sleep is on. I will check when in the neighborhood of public wifi spots. to see what's happening. Only solution for me now is not using wifi, but that's not very desirable. Have you contacted Samsung about the problem?
Stolper said:
I don't have wifi calling, advanced switching is disabled, always scanning is on, keep wifi alive in sleep is on. I will check when in the neighborhood of public wifi spots. to see what's happening. Only solution for me now is not using wifi, but that's not very desirable. Have you contacted Samsung about the problem?
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Yes they told me the same things you'd expect. First they said to restart the device. Then clear cache. Then try safe mode. Then finally to do a factory restore. None of these items work. Just curious, is there any way you can easily give me a dump (plain text list) of your apps installed, in a PM? I wonder if it's something software related. I can do the same but I just need to find a tool that can do it.
Edit: I found an app called "List My Apps" in the Play Store. I can't link you because I don't have enough posts under my name. Hopefully I can send you a PM with my list to compare.
wifi null and reboot Samsung galaxy s6
I have the same problem like other guys. My S6 reboot continously when the wifi is on and I am I'm the City ( Zürich -Switzerland)
Then only solution was to switch of the wi fi.
Anybody else expierencing the same issue?
Regards
I'm having the exact same issue. AT&T Galaxy S6 in Southern California.
How do we get this fixed? It's not limited to a provider (that's good).
I already exchanged a unit for the camera issue. I think I am probably past my date for another exchange and quite frankly the first one was such a pain to go through, I'd prefer not to. Anyone have any ideas? I am guessing it's some sort of software issue. Something trips it up when the phone is near a captive portal.
I'm not sure swapping units will help. I did that but it didn't fix it sadly. I contacted SamsungNL and they told me to go to a Samsung repair center to show them the problem. I will try to do that next week. Until then, mobile data only.
Hi guys,
I have contacted Samsung UK and they told me to bring the phone back and ask for a new one. This is not normal and we need a replace.
In the meantime I have try to install FXR wifi Fix and Rescue from play store. Did a reset of my WiFi with this app and since then Its working everything ok. No more Reboots in the last 5 Hours. I was also in public and crossed a lot of open networks but did not report more this issue.
Give it a try.
Regards
damigor said:
Hi guys,
I have contacted Samsung UK and they told me to bring the phone back and ask for a new one. This is not normal and we need a replace.
In the meantime I have try to install FXR wifi Fix and Rescue from play store. Did a reset of my WiFi with this app and since then Its working everything ok. No more Reboots in the last 5 Hours. I was also in public and crossed a lot of open networks but did not report more this issue.
Give it a try.
Regards
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Samsung UK support are idiots. Seriously, they tell you to return the device for software faults. I contacted them about the LTE signal showing incorrect in the settings, a clear software fault, they said to return the device.
Honestly, Samsung support is useless.
I think no way to stop it atm bcoz it is a software issue, we'll need to wait for an update. I think the baseband of wifi/bluetooth is still not stable, today I heavily played with bluetooth and got a soft reboot too.
Luckily, my HK firmware got no wifi calling and any bugs, my wifi is fine.
damigor said:
Hi guys,
I have contacted Samsung UK and they told me to bring the phone back and ask for a new one. This is not normal and we need a replace.
In the meantime I have try to install FXR wifi Fix and Rescue from play store. Did a reset of my WiFi with this app and since then Its working everything ok. No more Reboots in the last 5 Hours. I was also in public and crossed a lot of open networks but did not report more this issue.
Give it a try.
Regards
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This seems to be working. I also ran it and it fixed the problem. I think this points towards a faulty wifi database or something.
damigor said:
Hi guys,
I have contacted Samsung UK and they told me to bring the phone back and ask for a new one. This is not normal and we need a replace.
In the meantime I have try to install FXR wifi Fix and Rescue from play store. Did a reset of my WiFi with this app and since then Its working everything ok. No more Reboots in the last 5 Hours. I was also in public and crossed a lot of open networks but did not report more this issue.
Give it a try.
Regards
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Thanks for posting this. It's the first attempt at a solution I have found. I am going to have to agree with others and say that replacing your device did nothing to help solve the issue. I think its a software issue, perhaps with the wifi drivers or database. I tried running FXR but I won't know if it worked til I get near a captive portal. Keep this thread going guys. This problem is frustrating as heck.
So guys,
I am Happy. In the last week (After I ran the FXR app) looks like the problem is solved for me. No one reboot and any problem with. Null or open networks.
Got 920f model but im not sure is the wifi problem on my phone or not. Phone keep rebooting itself in my pocket. 10 reboots minimum during the day. Tryed flashing another rom but same nothing changet. Not sure its a hardware problem or software.
Will a replacement fix this issue? I'm about to do it tomorrow. But I'd rather not do it if it's not necessary.
UPDATE: I replaced the phone, it did not fix the issue. Seems like we need to wait for an update, unless I am extremely unlucky.
PHPanos said:
Will a replacement fix this issue? I'm about to do it tomorrow. But I'd rather not do it if it's not necessary.
UPDATE: I replaced the phone, it did not fix the issue. Seems like we need to wait for an update, unless I am extremely unlucky.
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Did you ran the FXR app suggested by @damigor? That fixed it for me.
Stolper said:
Did you ran the FXR app suggested by @damigor? That fixed it for me.
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I totally missed that post. Trying it right now. I will report back if it worked or not.
Thanks!
Stolper said:
Did you ran the FXR app suggested by @damigor? That fixed it for me.
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I took replaced my device, but for a real camera issue, not the wifi bug. I agree with Stolpler, running the FXR app completely fixed the issue for me.
For those new to this thread/issue, let me try to explain what's going on and why a phone replacement doesn't work.
The issue is entirely software and I think what's happening is that for some reason, a small amount of us have some corrupted entries in our wireless login database. We all know that if you get a new Android phone and sign into your Google account, all your saved wifi credentials (home, work, school, etc) will be automatically migrated over. That's why you don't have to re-enter your wifi password. For some reason, one of these entries must have gotten corrupted for some reason. Another possibility is for some reason, the way the S6 expects the data/format is different than how Android normally stores it. So say you had an entry from your Nexus 5 for a hotel login. Then now that you're on your S6, it tries to read it and it doesn't like the format so it blows up.
Now, the reason why a phone swap won't work is the moment you sign in with your Google account, it will transfer over your wifi database/settings. If you get a new phone but don't login (ever) to your Google account, I bet the wifi issue would not exist.
With all that said, really, go download and try the FXR fix. It works, it really does.

[Q] S6 showing incorrect location with mobile data

Hi all.
I bought an s6 last week (G920F) and am running it on the 3 UK network.
Since getting it the phone will randomly show my location a Cheltenham in the UK, when I'm in fact in Sunderland, c.200+ miles away.
At home on wifi its fine but at work 10 miles away it often shows the wrong location (but when wrong its always Cheltenham).
At times it works ok. I`ve tried going from airplane mode to back and blocking/restarting mobile data and switching off handset and it does seem to eventually change but I cant pinpoint what 'fixes` it. I have tried a full factory reset which hasn't made any difference, but I dont know if this issue is software, handset or just network related....but I know it didnt happen with my 3 UK s4 before I changed.
I do have Location enabled but just on the Network and Wifi setting as I dont want to flatten the battery with GPS.
Anyone have any clues guys ?
Thanks
Robin

loosing reception/signal on my s8+

Somehow my s8+ loosing reception all the suddenly.
phone has never been dropped.
i am loosing cellular signal all the time. no mattere where i am.
first i thought it was software problem, an did all the right things. safe mode, checking third party apps,
hard reset, an all that.
then i downgraded the room back oreo to see if it helped, no luck ;(
changing sim did NOT help either.
any suggestions? i have no warranty left on the phone as it a bit over 2 years old.
Mine is doing the same thing, even with wifi. It started after the most recent update. I have been googling, but haven't found much so I assumed that it was localized to me. I have never had connectivity issues with this phone before.
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I am having the exact same issue, it all happened after I updated to android 9, even if you downgrade back to 8 it doesn't fix the issue, has anyone managed to find a solution ? Like henbone11 mentioned suggested sites with fixes from Google do not work. Thanks in advance
I was thinking bad modem software? Is it possible to get a older modemsoftware onto the phone with PIE installed?
Same problem here. Have not done any mods, always accepted the official updates.
Cant make or receive calls. (sometimes can make one or two calls right after restart). I do get text message notifications about missed calls. GSM data not working (sometimes seems to work for a bit but not enough to load a page or use maps.
WiFi and Bluetooth still work for me. so I'm using the s8 with another older phone for WiFi hotspot and calling.
Have done full factory reset, uninstalled all apps aso. Nothing brings it back - phone repair shops say they haven't heard s8 having these problems.
I have the same issue.
One day after I restarted my phone, it suddenly said no network connection. I did factory reset too, didnt fix it. Changed sim cards, still error.
I downloaded a widget that was supposed to turn the cell radio on and off. Cant turn the cell radio on either
Network Connection on s8
Mihkel.ee said:
Same problem here. Have not done any mods, always accepted the official updates.
Cant make or receive calls. (sometimes can make one or two calls right after restart). I do get text message notifications about missed calls. GSM data not working (sometimes seems to work for a bit but not enough to load a page or use maps.
WiFi and Bluetooth still work for me. so I'm using the s8 with another older phone for WiFi hotspot and calling.
Have done full factory reset, uninstalled all apps aso. Nothing brings it back - phone repair shops say they haven't heard s8 having these problems.
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Did you get any luck fixing your s8+ network problem?
no, still no network.
have done everything I can without rooting.
Tried different SIM cards and network providers - no luck.
vargens said:
Somehow my s8+ loosing reception all the suddenly.
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Hi,
This issue is quite easy to fix. As modem performance (connectivity) is linked to model configuration. Another word for this is CSC.
It is fine to change your CSC. Download a benchmark tool to monitor your connectivity and record values and do not feel afraid to update / change your CSC.
It can take a while to find the right one for you, not it will be worth it. Don't worry.
Note: CSC changer can be easily found in XDA.
Note: a restart may be required to take the configuration into account.
Cheers
Spyrou
Hi there mate!
spyrou007 said:
Hi,
This issue is quite easy to fix. As modem performance (connectivity) is linked to model configuration. Another word for this is CSC.
It is fine to change your CSC. Download a benchmark tool to monitor your connectivity and record values and do not feel afraid to update / change your CSC.
It can take a while to find the right one for you, not it will be worth it. Don't worry.
Note: CSC changer can be easily found in XDA.
Note: a restart may be required to take the configuration into account.
Cheers
Spyrou
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Hi.. i want to do your solution.
What benchmark tool to use? And is there a tutorial for the process?
Thank you so much for the idea.
I moved to another country and used a local sim card, worked for a couple of days and then it's suddenly no network.
IMEi still ok.
Phone still detects my number.
I've tried
resetting network setting
factory reset
Flashing latest unbranded firmware via Odin
Still no luck.
The mobile radio switch won't turn on.
Ping test fails.
Sometimes I wonder if this is a hardware issue.
spyrou007 said:
Hi,
This issue is quite easy to fix. As modem performance (connectivity) is linked to model configuration. Another word for this is CSC......
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Why would this work? Phone worked normally before. Same country/same provider. Sometimes still connects to data network for a minute and then drops all cellular connection again.
Why would changing CSC work.
Asking because changing CSC is not easy for me and I don't see why would I need to change it if it worked perfectly before. NFC payments worked(still work) , data/voice calls worked perfectly for 2 years. Then suddenly didn't.

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