Hello,
So I just got my SM-G9200 and I have a problem. The IMEI number on the box is different from what is on the phone, so I can't get any cellular connection. I called my provider and they told me that needs to be worked out or else I won't be able to connect to the network.
The problem is that I bought this phone used and can't get a hold on the seller... How can I solve this? Should I buy a new IMEI?
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My XDA II is not getting any signal from anywhere.. Flight mode is off, wireless is on.. Beside the signal icon is an exclamation mark that just stays there. It just says "No service" when tapped on.. I've tried other sims but nothing worked. The sim cards work fine with other phones.
The Xda II detects the sim card because it can read it's phonebook thru "sim manager". I've tried searching network and stuffs but still nothing. I did the soft and hard reset but to no avail.
Can anyone please help me???? Is this a usual problem??
Is it a new XDA II ? or second hand bought ?
Did it ever work ? When did it stop working?
Did you do an upgrade ?
What radio version ?
What model ?
It could be you have a stolen XDA II and that it is blacklisted.
It could be that the upgrade went wrong and you have no radio.
It could be that it is set to the wrong band. 850/1900 900/1800
SEcond Hand. Haven't done an upgrade.
I just tried using other network's sim and it worked.. only sims from the network it was bought from don't seem to work..
How do you change the bands?
About those bands I don't know much. I just read that it is a problem, but mostly in the US.
It could be that it is blaklisted at one operator, and that it works with other operators. But I was under the impression that all operators should use the blacklists.
You could call helpdesk/go to shop of your operator and ask why it doesn't work and if it is blacklisted.
Would they confiscate the unit if it is blacklisted?
Thanks for the replies M4IO..
I don't know, I've never had one.
you could just phone them from an anonymous phone, tell them that you want to buy a second hand phone, but first want to check.
If you know anybody who travels abroad, ask them to take it to another country, if it works there then you know it is blacklisted in your country.
Hello
new on here, and hoping someone can point me in the right direction please - I think my phone has developed an issue with it's IMEI, it will no longer register on any networks to make calls or send texts, although 3g internet works. It is a galaxy Note GT N7000 on android 4.1.2 and seems to have a generic 00499 IMEI number. I live in the UK
I've had the phone since new with my contract. I wondered if something happened after the last android update, or whether it has developed another issue. I didn't want to renew my contract, so when it expired I started using a PAYG SIM, and that has been fine for the last 3 weeks so I don't think my phone is locked. The SIM works in other phones so there is credit and network coverage.
It is unmodified, and I have never rooted the device, or installed any custom software. I read online that that automatic updates can sometimes cause Galaxy phones problems resulting in a default IMEI number. As I have only installed automatic updates through KIES and via my previous mobile network, I wondered if this has caused a preoblem, of if the phone is blocked!?
I would send it for repair but I don't live near any repairs shops :crying: I don't want to change the IMEI just restore it to what is on the label if that will fix the 'not registered on network' problem.
If it means buying a new mobile, then I'm happy to learn something new to try to repair it....just where to start?
thanks in advance :fingers-crossed:
Dear experts,
I have got a nexus 5 of a friend, which has network issue. I have flashed all factory images and almost all modems, but it still gives me emergency calls only and my imei is ok. Network state shows not connected. I am a Note 2 user and had Same issue in my Note 2 too. But it was solved by patching modem with zulumans modem patcher. I tried patching modems but there is no modem.bin in the modem folder. I tried to change the radio band using *#*#4636#*#* but it only shows US band.
Please help me. Thanks.
I am having same problem. My nexus 5 was working fine till 3 days ago when all of a sudden there was no signal. It shows my network name but says "no service". I thought it could be sim related issue and got it replaced. Still it shows the same.
I havent tried flashing modems/radio.
One funny thing is, i tried putting another sim of a different provider. It showed signal for a minute or so and then dropped (shows no service).
When I scan for network it is able to see all the available network but then it doesnt register on a network.
I'm from India and I have BSNL connection.
Tried flashing kitkat and 5.0 fatory images...nothing happened,
PLEASE SOMEONE HELP
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One other strange thing is when i tried a sim of another network it got registered!!! but then i was not able to make calls. I tried calling the number from another phone and it said the phone was switched off. I don't understand.
1) Is it a prob with antenna? 2) or the motherboard 3) or sim (which is unlikely as it is working just fine on my new oneplus one). Please someone help...
Does it never occur to anyone to backup efs and store on a card or LT
emergency calls only (Motherboard Problem)
Emergency Calls Only, This is due to substandard nexus hardware quality, as around the world all nexus 5 phone owner face the same problem, google is silent on their fault, i will never buy nexus phone in future, or faulty upgrade destroys our phone hardware,
My nexus in block by t mobile well my iemi is I think I want to unblock it just shows no signal
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA-Developers mobile app
Is the imei on the blacklist?
I've searched but couldn't locate info. Can you help?
Can my blocked imei, be used on an alternate Australian provider, or is the block national for all carriers? eg: 123456789123456/2, slash 2 is appended on the end of my imei.
Bought a phone from a homeless person, to help them out, and it was a really a good idea to help out, but now the imei is blocked on my service provider, despite being ok when I tried my sim. I have the same service provider as was on the phone previously and cannot make calls. I get the message that this number is blocked on the Optus network.
I threw the original sim away and can't even locate the owner through the carrier. They don't give out info. So no chance of returning it to the original owner for a reward to recoup my losses.
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Edge N915G. Phone now has root access..... Tried to manually update the IMEI, back to the original without the /2 appended to the end, but unable to get any of the programs, or terminal emulator codes to work with this latest model. Seems that it's a bit of a problem.
Don't have money to spare (gave it to the homeless), to try out an alternate provider and find it's not working, so your knowledge and help is appreciated.
Back to my original question, can anyone help?
debgary11 said:
I've searched but couldn't locate info. Can you help?
Can my blocked imei, be used on an alternate Australian provider, or is the block national for all carriers? eg: 123456789123456/2, slash 2 is appended on the end of my imei.
Bought a phone from a homeless person, to help them out, and it was a really a good idea to help out, but now the imei is blocked on my service provider, despite being ok when I tried my sim. I have the same service provider as was on the phone previously and cannot make calls. I get the message that this number is blocked on the Optus network.
I threw the original sim away and can't even locate the owner through the carrier. They don't give out info. So no chance of returning it to the original owner for a reward to recoup my losses.
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Edge N915G. Phone now has root access..... Tried to manually update the IMEI, back to the original without the /2 appended to the end, but unable to get any of the programs, or terminal emulator codes to work with this latest model. Seems that it's a bit of a problem.
Don't have money to spare (gave it to the homeless), to try out an alternate provider and find it's not working, so your knowledge and help is appreciated.
Back to my original question, can anyone help?
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I think, if an IMEI number is blocked, it is blocked throughout the country in all network providers.
To be on the safer side, just change the IMEI number of the phone.
Though this is illegal, you can do it the right way by using the IMEI number of any of your old phone.
This app can help you do it: http://apkapkapk.com/download/com.yahoo.dr.ketan.efsnsgn4pro
TL;DR: Why would my phone serial number in the setting/cover not match? Could it result in problems with connectivity or mobile data I am experiencing?
Longer version:
My phone (SM-870A) worked fine in Europe but in South Korea has trouble with mobile data (everything else is ok). My provider couldn't figure out what's wrong, so after the engineer at the service center couldn't, neither, I sent it to main Samsung service center / factory and they are telling me that they identified the problem: my phone's serial number doesn't match the the on the battery cover. (IMEI numbers DO match; I also verified this myself because they sent me photos of the back cover and from the phone's menu). They seem reluctant/unable to fix anything, and are suggesting I contact the seller of the phone for further explanation/warranty.
I tried googling, but I couldn't find out much about why a non-matching serial numbers could be related to connectivity problem, or what could it mean for the phone (perhaps it was refurbished? I was told I the phone is new, but a former unused display model... through it came already with the OS updated to the newest version). I am sure the phone is running unrooted stock ROM..
Do you think I got scammed in Europe by the original seller, or is the service center in Korea being lazy/under informed and cannot identify the real problem?