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My "My phone number" is unknown?

I am using a pre-paid sim card. Under Settings->About phone->Status, why "My phone number" is "unknown"? I am on GB. I asked people at the Samsung Store and another retail store. Nobody could answer why my phone number is listed as unknown. Anybody knows the reason and how to fix the problem? Thanks.

Common Android issue with Sim cards. Try looking in the play store and look for "my phone number." That might help
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It just means your number hadn't been imputed correctly on your Sim. It doesn't affect performance, recruit with a few apps.
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Is there a way to enter that info without installing an app?

hajime_android said:
I am using a pre-paid sim card. Under Settings->About phone->Status, why "My phone number" is "unknown"? I am on GB. I asked people at the Samsung Store and another retail store. Nobody could answer why my phone number is listed as unknown. Anybody knows the reason and how to fix the problem? Thanks.
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Hola! Well it seems that the problem is that your number is "Unknown", the Ist Solution is to call your service provider and speak to the tech support for the PDA / Smartphone. Tell them you need a OTA ( Over The Air ) Update to have your Sim card programmed with your Cell Phone Number. They will send the update to your phone with in 24 hours it will be either a silent update or a text message update.
It should be somewhat in "X-XXX-XXX-XXXX" format if you are in US.
IInd solution: Put the SIM in Iphone and edit my number.
IIIrd solution: If SIM is too old then go for a new replacement of the same. They will give you updated SIM mostly free or for very cheap price. The new SIMs usally are updated for smartphones/PDAs.
Good Luck!

I know this is a late reply but here is the steps that i took to fix this issue on my Galaxy S.
Open Phone (Dial pad) hit menu > settings > Additional configs. > tap My phone number.
The phone will read current network configuration and will pop up a box for you to enter your number +1234567890
Thats it.
Hope it helps.

leonardoafa said:
I know this is a late reply but here is the steps that i took to fix this issue on my Galaxy S.
Open Phone (Dial pad) hit menu > settings > Additional configs. > tap My phone number.
The phone will read current network configuration and will pop up a box for you to enter your number +1234567890
Thats it.
Hope it helps.
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Strange, I do not have this parameter in settings.
Galaxy Note, ICS.

youre in secret service mode just kidding, never seen this myself
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leonardoafa said:
I know this is a late reply but here is the steps that i took to fix this issue on my Galaxy S.
Open Phone (Dial pad) hit menu > settings > Additional configs. > tap My phone number.
The phone will read current network configuration and will pop up a box for you to enter your number +1234567890
Thats it.
Hope it helps.
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Hmmm..i dont see "my phone number" under any settings

hajime_android said:
I am using a pre-paid sim card. Under Settings->About phone->Status, why "My phone number" is "unknown"? I am on GB. I asked people at the Samsung Store and another retail store. Nobody could answer why my phone number is listed as unknown. Anybody knows the reason and how to fix the problem? Thanks.
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how i fix this problem try to install this sim card in iphone and you can set the number from iphone setting -phone- my number .set you number after that install it in your samsung it should show your number i did it on samsung s7 edge .its working try it and let me know

https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&r...aXysP_U7ckhKGOJ1A&sig2=yHqmc-7iVzC_Usop7-sgvQ

Locked 8.9"AT&TLTE Tab

Just bought a AT&T LTE 8.9", locked on AT& Network
i treed to unlock it using cellunlocker . the problem is the ask me to inter the unlock code in the dialer and hit the call button.
my device doesn't have dialer and i did install one from the market and the dialer did not work .
would you please help me in this ??

I think you have to put in a SIM it is locked against first.

i did that
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I think you have to put in a SIM it is locked against first.
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1st of all thank you for replaying in my thread .
with regarding of the SIM card i have done that i treed using our network SIM card (Mobaily) and nothing happen .
I treed this :
A)-
Turn your phone with a non accepted simcard, and then turn off the wifi.
Now go the dial screen and then type *2767*3855# on phone keypad. (CAUTION! This will reformat all your data!)
1. After phone restarts, type the Unfreeze code ( ) when prompted to enter "SIM network unlock PIN" or "Enter Network Lock Control Key" screen and hit unlock button.
It will say "unsuccessful" again, don't worry!
2.. Type the Unlock code ( ) and hit Unlock button.
3. Your phone should now give you the message "Network Lock Successful"
Now your phone is successfully unlocked!
If there is still an error please press *#06# and check the IMEI number
B)-
Go to the dial screen on your phone as if you are going to make a call and press: #7465625*638*UNLOCKCODE# (8 digit unlock code)
Q: is it poseble to get dial screen on this tab ?
thanks .

With my 8.9 LTE, I power up with a sim card, and it asks me for the network lock right away. Is that the same as the sim lock? I've never unlocked a tablet before, but I'm assuming it is. Tablets surely can't have the multiple lock menus a cellphone has. Network/Sim/SPCK etc.
To trigger the unlock menu, you need to insert a NON-compatible sim card. So if your tablet is a MOBAILY one, inserting a sim of that company won't help you.
Put in ANY other sim to get the menu to pop up.
Good Luck!
btw, those instructions are for a phone., hence the dialer. I'm willing to bet it 99.9999%. AFAIK, there's no way to get a phone dialer menu on a tablet lol. (watch me be proven wrong ha):laugh:

[Q] Quick bit of help - SimLock

Hi all,
Stuck in work at the moment and struggling for time, got the chance of buying an SP but suspect its locked to Orange UK (I'm on Vodafone).
Other than paying for the Network lock to be removed can i unlock it easy enough?
Would flashing it remove the network lock? Presume it would but would like to grab the offer while its there.
Any help much appreciated and apologies for not having the time to check into this myself!

No. Nothing that I know of.
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Thanks mate, that seems to be what i've found too. I got a little bit extra off the price of the phone and am now looking for a cheap and reputable place to get an unlock code.
If it helps anyone buying an Xperia SP i've also discovered this evening;
You can see if the phone is locked by following these steps;
1. Turn on the phone without the SIM card in
2. Type *#*#7378423#*#*
3. Select 'Service info'
4. Select 'SimLock'
5. Check what services have an 'X' next to them / in the box
6. If X is shown next to "NETWORK" the phone is locked to your network.
7. If the value next to "NETWORK" is greater than 0, the phone can be unlocked (this is the number of attempts remaining).
Check if the bootloader be unlocked;
1. In your device, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
2. In your device, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. Check Bootloader unlock allowed - it should say Yes or No.

Final FYI for this one in case anyone finds it useful; i got the SIM lock removed via cellunlocker .net
Took 4 business days (less than the stated average).
YouTube Video of the unlocking is ZnEoub6hSoY

Camy said:
Final FYI for this one in case anyone finds it useful; i got the SIM lock removed via cellunlocker .net
Took 4 business days (less than the stated average).
YouTube Video of the unlocking is ZnEoub6hSoY
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I'm wondering why there is no any free methods to unlock Xperias from any network and why no tools was created for that.

pxnx said:
I'm wondering why there is no any free methods to unlock Xperias from any network and why no tools was created for that.
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If I remember rightly it is because unlock codes come direct from sony and to use them you have to connect to sony servers which they charge hence unlock codes cost.
On my old arc you could use test point method which was under sim card for unlocking but with Sp you can not access anything when you take the back off so codes is the only way.
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Xperia SP locked network, 0 attempts
Hi Guys,
Long time lurker here, appreciate the work. I can usually find an answer in the comments so never made an account.
But I am now stumped with a problem. I have an Xperia Sp that has 0 attempts left.
I followed all the steps:
1. Turn on the phone without the SIM card in
2. Type *#*#7378423#*#*
3. Select 'Service info'
4. Select 'SimLock'
5. Check what services have an 'X' next to them / in the box
6. If X is shown next to "NETWORK" the phone is locked to your network.
7. If the value next to "NETWORK" is greater than 0, the phone can be unlocked (this is the number of attempts remaining).
Check if the bootloader be unlocked;
1. In your device, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
2. In your device, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. Check Bootloader unlock allowed - it should say Yes or No.
And the response was 0. Does anyone have an idea if it is possible to unlock a phones with 0 attempts left and how?!
Looking forward to your reply guys, thanks in advance.
Regards,

I have a question... I know my SP is locked. But how do I know which network it's locked to? I can't go and buy every single sim card and test them.

[Q] 4g activation (region specific - colombia)

hey people, id would very much appreciate of someone could help me with this issue.
here is the deal:
i have moto X from CLARO (Colombia), on KK 4.4.2 (t-mobile firmware - SO NOT STOCK CLARO FIRMWARE)) , unlocked bootloader, rooted (soon with a non stock kernel). today i got in the mail a new 4g sim card (yay!!! 4g finally came to colombia what evs...). THE PROBLEM IS THE SIM CARD IS NOT ACTIVATED YET, see, along with the sim card i got instructions detailing how i should go about activating the sim card, which basically goes something like this:
1. dial *611# (USSD code), press send and wait for the options to appear.
2. in the options menu, dial the number 9, which should say "Sim 4g" and press send.
3. next the system will prompt you to enter the serial number of you new 4g sim card.
4.type in the 17 digit number of your sim card that's located in the bar code (this is on the plastic card that the sim card came in) and press send.
5. a message will appear telling you that the change has been done successfully, wait a couple of minutes until you have no signal on your current sim card and the switch to your 4g sim card.
ACTUALLY THE REAL PROBLEM IS!: whenever i dial *611# i dont get the 4g option, my theory i that because i am not on claro's firmware i dont get that option (but i do get all other options), or it has something to do with kit kat?.
i guess my question would be:
- is there a way to activate a sim card that doesnt involve taking it in to my service provider? (considering i have an unlocked phone i no longer have warranty)
- has anyone anywhere gone trough something similar?
-any ideas on a possible solution?

[Q] Bought unlock code,but just"network unlock unsuccessful"

I bought many unlock code for ATT NOTE 3 from one of my trusted site, which unlocked many of my NOTE 3s and iPhones in the past months.
However, this time, the situation is I got the code from the them, followed same precedure, entered unlock code, and the phone just showing "network unlock unsuccessful" .
the phone is brand new bought from ATT store, and double checked IMEI, which matches box, phone, and *#06#'s IMEI. so the IMEI is correct, the website checked the unlock code is correct also.
but I just can't get my phone to unlock this time, always showing "network unlock unsuccessful" with the correct unlock code. anyone has any clue and why?
PS:have tried following method, NONE of them worked, either not working method or can't find UMTS option in my note 3.
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Solution #1
(Samsung Galaxy S2, S3, Note , Note 2)
Follow these step carefully, as long as you have the correct code it will work 100% (Your phone must be updated to the latest firmware!)
1. Please trouble shoot as usual with the customer, the code must be correct and the phone MUST prompt for the code.
2. If nothing we can proceed to use the "release method" on the phone(s):
a. Go to the Dial pad and dial *#197328640#
b. Please click on number [1] UMTS > [1] Debugging screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] NETWORK LOCK
c. You will see 3 options
d. Please click on number [1] Perso Sha256 INFO, the screen will change slightly
e. Please hit the MENU button then when the menu pops up please carefully hit BACK to return to the previous screen
f. Please click on number [2] Perso Sha256 ON, the screen will change again to a one line message
g. Restart the phone on the screen by holding the power button and click RESTART
h. When the phone prompts for the unlock code simply enter the unlock code
i. Your phone is now permanently unlocked!
(Samsung Galaxy S4 Only)
Follow these step carefully, as long as you have the correct code it will work 100% (Your phone must be updated to the latest firmware!)
1. Make sure that the phone PROMPTS for the code with a NON accepted sim card and that your IMEI is correct by dialing *#06#
a. Go to the Dial pad and dial *#0011#
b. Please click your MENU button (Bottom LEFT button) and click BACK on the menu that appears, Nothing will happen do not worry please move to the next step
c. Please click your MENU button AGAIN and this time click KEY INPUT
d. When the Key input box appears please input the number "1" and hit OK
e. You will see a number 1 for a while, please wait until it changes into the SERVICE MENU
f. Please click [1] UMTS > [1] DEBUGGING SCREEN > [6] Phone Control > [6] Network LOCK
g. You will see 3 OPTIONS within Network LOCK
h. Please click on number [1] Perso Sha256 INFO, the screen will change slightly
i. Please hit the MENU button then when the menu pops up please carefully hit BACK to return to the previous screen
j. Next Please click on number [2] Perso Sha256 ON, the screen will change again to a one line message
NOTE: If you see ENABLE_FLAG[1], refer to the notes below. If you see ENABLE_FLAG[0], proceed with step k.
k. Restart the phone on the screen by holding the power button and click RESTART
l. When the phone prompts for the unlock code simply enter the unlock code provided to you
m. Your phone is now permanently unlocked!
*If this is not working, go to Solution #2
*NOTE - If it shows ENABLE_FLAG[1]:
Press menu, select back to go back to the Network Lock menu.
Select [3] Perso Sha256 OFF, then select the first item after.
It will say "Menu not exist".
Press menu, select back, press menu, select back to go back to the network lock menu again.
Select [2] Perso Sha256 ON again
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As far as I know, you have to actually activate the Note 3 on its original network first. If you have an AT&T SIM, pop it in and turn the phone on.
Then switch SIM, cards and input your unlock code.
Cellunlocker.net will tell you that the device has to be activated on its original network first.
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graydiggy said:
As far as I know, you have to actually activate the Note 3 on its original network first. If you have an AT&T SIM, pop it in and turn the phone on.
Then switch SIM, cards and input your unlock code.
Cellunlocker.net will tell you that the device has to be activated on its original network first.
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plugged in ATT sim card, powered on the phone, reset the phone, go through all the activation screen, made a phone call, power off the phone, switched to tmobile card, powered on, enter unlock code, NETWORK UNLOCK UNSUCCESSFUL.

Let them know. Ask for another one. If they don't, make a video of it and get a refund.

Samsung Galaxy S3, Note 2)
Follow these step carefully, as long as you have the correct code it will work 100% (Your phone must be updated to the latest firmware!)
1. Please power on the device with a non accepted SIM card inserted, make sure the phone prompts for a SIM network unlock PIN
2. When asked for the SIM network unlock PIN, please select dismiss and follow the steps below :
a. Go to the Dial pad and dial *#197328640#
b. Please click on number [1] UMTS > [1] Debugging screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] NETWORK LOCK
c. You will see 3 options
d. Please click on number [1] Perso Sha256 INFO, the screen will change slightly
e. Please hit the MENU button then when the menu pops up please carefully hit BACK to return to the previous screen
f. Please click on number [2] Perso Sha256 ON, the screen will change again to a one line message
g. Restart the phone on the screen by holding the power button and click RESTART
h. When the phone prompts for the unlock code simply enter the unlock code
i. Your phone is now permanently unlocked!
Try this
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michael0617 said:
Samsung Galaxy S3, Note 2)
Follow these step carefully, as long as you have the correct code it will work 100% (Your phone must be updated to the latest firmware!)
1. Please power on the device with a non accepted SIM card inserted, make sure the phone prompts for a SIM network unlock PIN
2. When asked for the SIM network unlock PIN, please select dismiss and follow the steps below :
a. Go to the Dial pad and dial *#197328640#
b. Please click on number [1] UMTS > [1] Debugging screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] NETWORK LOCK
c. You will see 3 options
d. Please click on number [1] Perso Sha256 INFO, the screen will change slightly
e. Please hit the MENU button then when the menu pops up please carefully hit BACK to return to the previous screen
f. Please click on number [2] Perso Sha256 ON, the screen will change again to a one line message
g. Restart the phone on the screen by holding the power button and click RESTART
h. When the phone prompts for the unlock code simply enter the unlock code
i. Your phone is now permanently unlocked!
Try this
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If one has the correct code, it should just work, there shouldn't be any need to do anything else other than enter the code.

SpikeyPsyche said:
If one has the correct code, it should just work, there shouldn't be any need to do anything else other than enter the code.
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Not true I did this last week on my son's galaxy s3 and was having same issue I paid for unlock received unlock code and had to go back to email with activation instructions and this was highlighted for s3 and galaxy note this was how I was finally able to make it successful
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michael0617 said:
Not true I did this last week on my son's galaxy s3 and was having same issue I paid for unlock received unlock code and had to go back to email with activation instructions and this was highlighted for s3 and galaxy note this was how I was finally able to make it successful
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I got my unlock code from ATT, put it in, and that was it.

SpikeyPsyche said:
I got my unlock code from ATT, put it in, and that was it.
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How did you get it, filled that request form or called them? I tried to request it online but it says device not eligible or something similar.
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slimslim said:
How did you get it, filled that request form or called them? I tried to request it online but it says device not eligible or something similar.
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I got the same thing. So I called ATT, the guy put the request in, by the end of the week I got the code in my e-mail from ATT.

Works Great on Rugby Pro too!
Was having an issue with the Rugby taking a code but this worked great!