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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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?
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Yeah I did it switched my Baseband version from VRBLK3 to VRLEC
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Yeah I did it switched my Baseband version from VRBLK3 to VRLEC
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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.
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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.
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Hey that did the trick problem solved!
Thank you for taking the time to help me!
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Hey that did the trick problem solved!
Thank you for taking the time to help me!
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Great, I'm happy to help! So calls, texts, and data work? And are you staying stock or are you rooting/unlocking?
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Great, I'm happy to help! So calls, texts, and data work? And are you staying stock or are you rooting/unlocking?
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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?
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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?
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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!
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Hi there,
Recently, I've been having mobile data problems with my s6 duos
I've got an s6 duos from globe, so 1 sim slot is locked to globe and the other sim slot is open line. Recently I've been having problems connecting to mobile data using my smart sim card. In the data service network, the option to choose smart for mobile data is locked/unavailable, so I can only use my globe simcard for mobile data. I've tried using a different sim but no luck.
I was able to use my smart sim for mobile data in the past. Though I have no problem receiving texts or calls with my smart sim
Advice is much appreciated
Thanks
Also, in APN under my smart sim, I get this message
"Unable to view the access point name settings. Access is restricted for the current user profile."
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My guess... flash BTU ... latest UK g920F firmware. Its kind of imposible to lock 1 sim and the 2nd sim to be unlocked.
Edit: you may lost warranty after this... and this is only my guess.
Edit2: flash a costom recovery... do a full backup so if something goes wrong you restore everything
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My guess... flash BTU ... latest UK g920F firmware. Its kind of imposible to lock 1 sim and the 2nd sim to be unlocked.
Edit: you may lost warranty after this... and this is only my guess.
Edit2: flash a costom recovery... do a full backup so if something goes wrong you restore everything
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Thanks for replying! I've never really done something like that before.. so if you could give me links and let me know what are the risks of flashing?
also my unit was purchased locally in the philippines, will a uk firmware work with it?
In settings search "profile" if the cell phone finds any ,post a screenshot of if... and you find firmware at samfirmware.com... or a guy have posted them in general section uploaded in google drive for better speed download
lummujaj said:
In settings search "profile" if the cell phone finds any ,post a screenshot of if... and you find firmware at samfirmware.com... or a guy have posted them in general section uploaded in google drive for better speed download
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Thanks!
No results when i searched profile in the settings.
Will trying flashing a new firmware
Am curious, will unlocking my phone also solve the problem?
LanceD. said:
Am curious, will unlocking my phone also solve the problem?
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I had the g920FD... the phone use one EFS for both imeis. I said it cannot be 1 sim lock and 1 seem free. The phone for sure contain something installed from provaider to restrict the sim1. I would flash new version. But as i said 1st ill flash recovery to do full nandroid backup
Hi,
This is my first post but, I'm an avid lurker. I am having some issues with my girlfriends 920i. It received an OTA update to marshmallow and ever since it won't read the Sim card. I've tried to flash the official fw through Odin and still having the same problem. Because it doesn't read my Sim card, I have zero access to any mobile network settings.
I am wondering if when they updated the marshmallow, I lost unlock capability.
Also, her imei and sn still match. Most of the problems I see people have are mismatched numbers, and her phone seems fine.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
So, I checked the firmware that I flashed and it was INS which seems to be the locked version.
I flashed the INU firmware this morning but still not reading my SIM.
I'm out of options at this point, I'm going to go back to lollipop and see how that goes.
Hi,
I am having this issue for my SM G-920I since 2/3 Jan, 2017. I am using fine on US Tmobile network since Oct 2015, but all of a sudden got the no SIM, emergency calls only and continues to stay like this.. I am curious to know if you resolved the issue and how. Thanks for any feedback!
Help me please
I'm having the same issue. Just flashed INS 6.0.1 firmware on my brand new G920I and now i can't get any mobile signal or data. Tried to flash ZTO firmware for my country, but same issue. My phone was fine before flashing INS firmware. IMEI it's fine too. Recovery shows: Applied multi-csc. What can i do? ((((((((((
Kyoo x said:
I'm having the same issue. Just flashed INS 6.0.1 firmware on my brand new G920I and now i can't get any mobile signal or data. Tried to flash ZTO firmware for my country, but same issue. My phone was fine before flashing INS firmware. IMEI it's fine too. Recovery shows: Applied multi-csc. What can i do? ((((((((((
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Do you also see: " No SIM, Emergency calls only" after rebooting the phone? What's the baseband version ?
upengan78 said:
Do you also see: " No SIM, Emergency calls only" after rebooting the phone? What's the baseband version ?
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Thank you so much for helping me. Baseband version shows: G920IDVU3EPIF
I see only Emergency Calls Only message
Kyoo x said:
Thank you so much for helping me. Baseband version shows: G920IDVU3EPIF
I see only Emergency Calls Only message
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Try to connect to Wi-Fi only and once connected, check if there are updates for Software/Firmware.
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Try to connect to Wi-Fi only and once connected, check if there are updates for Software/Firmware.
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Already updated and tried to downgrade to 5.1.1, but no sucess. I don't think it's a hw problem, cause it was working before the INS firmware flash, and IMEI number still shows right, no matter what rom i flash (now on MIUI). Can i clean EFS partition and try to flash ZTO firmware again, or i might lost my IMEI and get more problems? Also, wondering if advanced wipe with everything checked on TWRP can help. (data, internal storage, system, sbfs, cache, dalvik cache)
Can you open the phone dialer and enter this code *#*#4636#*#* then clikc Phone Information, and send a screenshot of what you see in the screen (Make sure no IMEI in the screenshot, before you post it here) ? Also check if Radio is OFF or ON.
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Can you open the phone dialer and enter this code *#*#4636#*#* then clikc Phone Information, and send a screenshot of what you see in the screen (Make sure no IMEI in the screenshot, before you post it here) ? Also check if Radio is OFF or ON.
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Codes on my dialer doesn't work, but i'm sure the IMEI is right cause it's showing in phone information. Also, radio is on cause when i search for mobile networks the carriers of my country appears on the screen but when i click on then, just appears a message saying that can't connect
Same problem, any solutions?
I had same issue for over a year, you can check details in my thread, resolved by factory warranty motherboard replacement (free of charge, even thou knox was tripped when I bought it, and I told lady in authorised repair shop that i don`t have warranty).
Forgot to mention that I also tried to repair it via Octoplus box, both by me and some other people (wanted a second opinion), DRK fixed, few new certs written, etc.), not only by flashing fw via Odin or Smart Switch.
And I was 99% sure it was hw, turns I was right.
P.S. country dependable: - in some countries they will probably want to sell you a new motherboard in Samsung (happened to me), but in other factory warranty will be accepted (probably, if the phone is not older than 3 yrs I guess)
Good morning XDA,
I'm in desperate needing help, sorry but English is not my first language.
My brother bought a S7 G930F - Exynos that was GSM locked with one company here in Brazil, so he paid a guy to unlock it.
After getting the phone back I notice that the phone now shows G930FD, when I use *#06# to see the IMEI, shows two number, as if it was Dual SIM and both numbers are different that what is written in the back of the phone and the box and the rom seem to be 6.01 but with a lot of programs pre-installed.
So I downloaded the newest ZTO stock rom from SamMobile and flashed, now the phone is on 7.0 but can't connect to the network and still show the tow differents imei numbers.
Any tips or guidance and how can I Solve this?
Thanks, TggB!
TggB said:
Good morning XDA,
I'm in desperate needing help, sorry but English is not my first language.
My brother bought a S7 G930F - Exynos that was GSM locked with one company here in Brazil, so he paid a guy to unlock it.
After getting the phone back I notice that the phone now shows G930FD, when I use *#06# to see the IMEI, shows two number, as if it was Dual SIM and both numbers are different that what is written in the back of the phone and the box and the rom seem to be 6.01 but with a lot of programs pre-installed.
So I downloaded the newest ZTO stock rom from SamMobile and flashed, now the phone is on 7.0 but can't connect to the network and still show the tow differents imei numbers.
Any tips or guidance and how can I Solve this?
Thanks, TggB!
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Hi
I would take it back to the guy and have it fix.......
He mess up your EFS partition and who know what else
Anyhow , check this thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/guide-how-to-fix-check-drk-imei-issues-t3379516
I bought an S7 recently with an IMEI blocked by T-Mobile.
Update: I have, successfully, flashed to G930U. This was done through Odin following this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm...g930u-firmware-to-t-mobile-s7-t3533918/page1
Good news is that when I insert a different SIM card I now get access to a prompt asking for an unlock code. Maybe I can unlock it for Verizon, Sprint, etc?
Bad news is that I currently am on MintSIM which use T-Mobile networks. So it cannot be activated.
More information: I did ring up multiple times to T-Mobile and managed to get a difinitive answer that "Yes" it is still being financed, and therefore only the account holder can activate it.
I think my best option is to sell it making the bad IMEI number clear. Or to purchase a broken S7 in hopes of replacing the IMEI number physically.
Previously:
I want to switch firmware so I can unlock the IMEI without going through T-Mobile. Would it be possible to use Odin to flash Sprint firmware or Deoxed firmware?
I rooted the S7 and tried to install the Deoxed firmware through FlashFire but the S7 interrupted and restored it to default firmware. Which app files do I need to disable to stop this happening?
Jack Hammered said:
I bought an S7 recently with an IMEI blocked by T-Mobile.
I want to switch firmware so I can unlock the IMEI without going through T-Mobile. Would it be possible to use Odin to flash Sprint firmware or Deoxed firmware?
I rooted the S7 and tried to install the Deoxed firmware through FlashFire but the S7 interrupted and restored it to default firmware. Which app files do I need to disable to stop this happening?
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There is a guy that can change or unlook your IMEI, look in the forum you can find him. Change the rom or firmware does not change your IMEI.
hope it can help
pippone121263 said:
There is a guy that can change or unlook your IMEI, look in the forum you can find him. Change the rom or firmware does not change your IMEI.
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I have changed the IMEI number to an old phone of mine. Which is legal AFAIK, but it still isn't letting the phone be unlocked by T-Mobile.
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I have changed the IMEI number to an old phone of mine. Which is legal AFAIK, but it still isn't letting the phone be unlocked by T-Mobile.
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