I bought a c510e as they call it here in China. Got the s-off at the local mobile repair shop. Then I "updated" the ROM to a stock O2rom.exe so I could get facebook, and Android market apps and get rid of all the Chinese apps that I cant use anyway. Phone starts up fine, but I get a message (In Chinese) about my sim card, now I don't have a carrier. It shows 4bars,and that I'm using a CMCC sim card but no connection. WIFI works, but I can't make calls. So I figure maybe the O2 ROM was sim locked to the O2 carrier? I do a restore back to the original China ROM but same thing. I get an error message about the sim card, shows 4 bars and that I'm on CMCC, but no signal connection. Did the "update" screw up the radio?
I'm thinking see if I can update back to a full China ROM and see if that helps.
Any thoughts on what went pear shaped?
Luckily I leave china tomorrow so maybe once I get a new sim card the error message will be in English and I will have a better understanding of what the problem is..
Cheers
Well not sure what was wrong, I flashed the phone with the XTC-clip and re-rooted and all is good.
this is an unknown area.....i didn't have any issues with roms, went from British to Chinese, purely for space, flashed 5 times, no problems.
glad you got it working mind!
Any base rom that is from a network ie o2 is always locked to there network which means you have to ensure the cid is set to an unlocked status, which is what the xtc clip would of done, hence why it would be an unknown area, see big bear even though i got shut of mine still try an lend a hand
Good man! Glad your sticking around
Sent from my HTC C510e using Tapatalk
just means i cant test things on it anymore that's all, but at least i can help with queries when free, although i seemed to of got more queries via pm though lol
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I have read all the horror stories, and even though I bought the phone on ebay and have no warranty, I decided to do it anyway.
I plugged into the back usb ports
I disabled antivirus, firewall, network connection, and even stopped all the process I felt were ok to stop
I charged the phone to 100%
I did everything right. As the install was proceeding, it got to 80%, the progress bar changed from blue to red, and stayed like that for 5 minutes. I got nervous, so I went to a different computer to get on this website to do some more research.
I am not sure what happened next, because I heard the little melody that plays when the phone first starts up after a hard reset. So I went back over to the phone to see. I went through the little sequence and got to the today screen.
And everything was a-ok. The phone is even still sim-unlocked, which surprised me. I was told it would have to be re-sim-unlocked after a rom upgrade.
And when it was doing the screen alignment, the little cross hairs were slow and jumpy with the old rom. With this new one, it moved fast and smooth. I am anxious to see if there are other speed increases.
I figured I would share this for the benefit of those who are hesitating on doing the official rom upgrade from Cingular. All my reservations were for nothing.
Congrats! And as for the SIM unlocking ... if done correctly ( read : SIM unlocked) it's not going to "relock"
You followed the steps smartly, disabling un-needed services, AV and firewall, etc. Leaving the computer alone and not minimizing the update screen while continuing to surf the web, etc .. priceless.
Best wishes!
When upgrading ROMS, does it matter if the SIM card is installed into the 8125 or left out? I have SIM unlocked mine and like it very much, but am very tempted to downgrade and do the CID unlock with the older ROM. I have read the forums a ton, but cannot ever recall seeing anything specific to leaving or, removing the SIM card when doing ROM upgrades.
Thanks for any input!! I have learned TONS out here!
javahater said:
When upgrading ROMS, does it matter if the SIM card is installed into the 8125 or left out? I have SIM unlocked mine and like it very much, but am very tempted to downgrade and do the CID unlock with the older ROM. I have read the forums a ton, but cannot ever recall seeing anything specific to leaving or, removing the SIM card when doing ROM upgrades.
Thanks for any input!! I have learned TONS out here!
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it doesn't really matter. the only problem i could see is...
if you use a sim card that does not belong to that locked unit (like a tmobile sim in a locked 8125 from cingular) and try to unlock it, when one of the unlocking programs tries to install itself and ask for permission, you may get problems with constant popups of messages (on your 8125) telling you that you have an incorrect sim.
i just leave my sim out, though i've unlocked it fine before with proper sim inside.
Do you mind sharing what rom did you upgrade too? i have a cingular 8125 phone with tmobile service. I am afraid i might fry my phone...
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Do you mind sharing what rom did you upgrade too? i have a cingular 8125 phone with tmobile service. I am afraid i might fry my phone...
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I dont think your carrier should matter. I have cingular, but my sim is the old ATT wireless sim card. (So my phone had to be sim-unlocked for me to use it.)
It does matter what rom you use (unless you unlock the cid which I did not) I downloaded it from www.cingular.com/microsoft It will direct you to the htc website to download the rom.
I installed the upgrade on mine with the sim card in, and it worked fine and stayed sim-unlocked.
A few weeks ago, I bought an unlocked O2 XDA Stellar (Kaiser) from a work colleague. I put my 3UK sim in and had everything working well, but the next day when I turned on the phone, it wouldn't connect unless I forced it to use GSM mode.
The guy I bought it from put his O2 sim in and had the same problem, so he took it back to O2 under warranty. A week later it came back "fixed". It would appear to connect using 3G but it was impossible to make or receive calls unless it was forced into GSM mode, so it went back to O2 again.
Yesterday, I got a replacement unit from O2 and it worked perfectly with my 3UK sim.
Unfortunately, this morning it is back to only working if locked into GSM mode again.
I have heard of problems with Kaisers when they have been roaming (3UK roams onto Orange if the 3G signal is too weak), but I can't really imagine the phone isn't compatible with 3UK since they sell these as well!
As my work colleague is now on holiday for 2 weeks (so it can't be taken back for 2 weeks), does anybody have any ideas, or has anybody else experienced this problem?
Thanks
BTW, it's still running the stock O2 ROM
ditch the stock o2 rom flash it that fixed mine when i got an orange tytn2 im also on 3 but pandg. dont mean it will work work for you but hey worth a try?
The first time I had this problem, I flashed one of Dutty's ROMs but it didn't cure the problem. It just meant I had to reflash the original and Soft SPL etc. before it went back to O2.
Thanks anyway.
I've got a HTC branded Kaiser and I've had nothing but trouble trying to find a suitable radio ROM. The stock HTC ROM was just plain lousy on Orange & O2 (I have both SIM cards) whereas my old Nokia & Ericsson work perfectly well. I mean SO lousy that I more often don't have any signal at all most of the time, regardless of location. I've lost count of the number of ROMS that I've tried trying to find that "perfect" one. Now I'm convinced that it doesn't exist and because of this, the Kaiser and HTC themselves are sh1t!!
I had one ROM (forget which one) where the Orange signal would go from full to nothing on about a 3min cycle.... off, on, off, on etc eventhough the phone was in the same location.
I know this doesn't really help you, but at least you know you are not alone. Good luck finding that Holy Grail of a ROM. If you do, let me know!
Thanks, but it went from working really well yesterday to not working at all on 3G today.
I haven't made any changes since it worked.
If I enable 3G, it connects but shows the carrier as "3G 3" instead of just "3" and also shows the triangle roaming symbol (which it always shows when connected in GSM mode, but not normally when using 3G.
I'm not convinced that it's a ROM, or radio ROM related issue, but I can't believe that both Kaisers have developed the same problem, and both within 24 hours of using them on 3UK!
I may have to try and get it replaced again and sell it on though I would be very sad to see it go.
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Thanks, but it went from working really well yesterday to not working at all on 3G today.
I haven't made any changes since it worked.
If I enable 3G, it connects but shows the carrier as "3G 3" instead of just "3" and also shows the triangle roaming symbol (which it always shows when connected in GSM mode, but not normally when using 3G.
I'm not convinced that it's a ROM, or radio ROM related issue, but I can't believe that both Kaisers have developed the same problem, and both within 24 hours of using them on 3UK!
I may have to try and get it replaced again and sell it on though I would be very sad to see it go.
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I've had the same problem, i was wondering what that triangle ment, yesterday i started getting the Roaming notification, 3 is expensive enough without roaming charges!
I'm wating to get an 02 sim card anyway but im hoping i havnt screwed up my phone the GPRS icon still shows.
It appears to me that your "3" network is just too weak, therefore the device selects automatically the next available stronger network. Try setting your device on MANUAL NETWORK SELECTION and select the 3 Network.
http://www.modaco.com/content/kaiser-kaiser-modaco-com/275040/3-network/
Hello everyone.
I'm beat. I was up to silly o'clock this morning trying to get this thing working.
I purchased to unlocker from this site as I have no posts. I've tried many different roms and radios but I still get no service when I plonk in my o2 sim card.
I have a touch HD that was registered to the orange network that I bought off a friend of mine. I wanted it to work with o2 so I downloaded the unlocker program (paid for) and did all the updating and unlocking that entails.
I then tried a few different roms (even tried win 6.5 but my battrey was getting drained at a silly rate)
The problem I have is that whichever radio I get it's not working with my O2 sim card. I have the little G symbol but it keeps asking for data connection setting and the phone is showing no service. I have even tried radios from other phones with no luck. I'm on the offical htc 1,56,401,0 (43972) WEE rom at the moment and the 1.12.25.16 radio and I'm also getting the greenscreen at the load up but a quick on off fixes that.
I searched the forums but still no joy.
What do I have to do?
Please, you are my only hope.
Thanks in advance.
Do you have the right SPL? (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=431217)
I used to be Orange, had it unlocked, and am now on o2 with no problems. I use 1.17 radio but I don't think that's the issue
Tried it just now.
Thanks for the advice.
Tried the HSPL Wrapper on that thread, updated the radio to 1.17 but it's still showing no service. Any other ideas?
Thanks again.
did you try put another sim card inside the phone?
I just have O2 cards atm. Still now joy though.
I am a failure.
I've just done a cracking stew in the slow cooker. First time making dumplins. I can rebuild and format a PC in less that two hours but this thing has got me beaten. I suppose I could use it for an e-book reader.
I've now got SPL-1.56.Olnex on there with the blackstonehenge Rom.
and 1.17.25.09 radio but it still won't connect.
If anyone has any better ideas I will make them some stew and dumplins. Geographical location allowing, and if the gf lets me have friends round.
Thanks anyways.
henshu
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=521206
@chg1282002
i think the OP said that they have bought this already
i used to be on orange, now on O2.
how old is the O2 simcard? i think this is the most likely cause
Yes, I already purchased the unlocker. I also tried a newer sim card that was a Christmas present. I'll nip out today and get a 99p sim card from another network. Any suggestions which would be best?
Works with vodaphone
Yes, it registers and works with a vodaphone simcard. It also works with t-mobile but I can't send or recive calls on that (mightbe a sim thing with a need to top up or something) But a new o2 PAYG sim card and my old one still bringing up no service.
Anyone got any suggestions about any manual settings I can do?
Cheers,
henshu
henshu said:
Yes, it registers and works with a vodaphone simcard. It also works with t-mobile but I can't send or recive calls on that (mightbe a sim thing with a need to top up or something) But a new o2 PAYG sim card and my old one still bringing up no service.
Anyone got any suggestions about any manual settings I can do?
Cheers,
henshu
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Your operator does have any rom for Touch HD on their site? If it does, try it and see if it works.
Also read this page, seems to be an O2 rom for Blackstone devices http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Blackstone_Versions .
This page may be usefull too http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=444170
henshu said:
Yes, it registers and works with a vodaphone simcard. It also works with t-mobile but I can't send or recive calls on that (mightbe a sim thing with a need to top up or something) But a new o2 PAYG sim card and my old one still bringing up no service.
Anyone got any suggestions about any manual settings I can do?
Cheers,
henshu
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Hi henshu. Have you tried checking your band settings. Make sure they all are set to Auto. Tap on phone then options then band.
Hi, i used to have a samsung wave but the screen is dead in piece, my friend gave me his nearly brand new samsung galaxy ace (From koodo), i swapped the sim card from my old phone and used the change phone service from my provider (Telus), but it doest work half the time, my network power alway keep playing from 0 bar to 4 bar, even at 0 bar it could work, and even at 4 bar it could not work, i noticed that everytime i leave my house i loose my network even if im getting better network outside, or if my wifi is on, and i decide to turn it off, it would also mess with the network and make it stop working again, when it doesnt work, it would just fail to send txt, and when i try to call, there is just nothing that happen and suddenly i hear a bip and call is closed, the only thing i can do to fix is to reset the phone, but then it will happen again soon, no matter what.
I had data enabled for like 5 hour, nothing was downloading or anything and then my provider sent me a msg saying that ive spend 10$ on data... Phone wasent even doing anything... And when I try to check the network lock by dialing the code, I'm getting a error "connection problem or invalid MMI code"
I tried the official rom and a bunch of unofficial one like CM, but none would fix the problem. I unlocked the phone using the bml5 method. An im currently on the ultimatum rom.
Anyone could have an idea to stop this to happen?
Thanks
Maybe before unlocking it you should had to try flashing a branded Telus rom with ODIN. Give a try to my advice and give feedback
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Maybe before unlocking it you should had to try flashing a branded Telus rom with ODIN. Give a try to my advice and give feedback
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I just noticed something that could be vital... The plastic shape of the koodo and telus sim card is the same, but the koodo gold thing behind the sim card is twice the size of the one of telus, does that matter?
Otherwise, should i use the stock koodo rom or telus one? But where can i get them?....
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I just noticed something that could be vital... The plastic shape of the koodo and telus sim card is the same, but the koodo gold thing behind the sim card is twice the size of the one of telus, does that matter?
Otherwise, should i use the stock koodo rom or telus one? But where can i get them?....
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So i contacted telus, they said they do have hard problem to connect to my sim card, and a faulty sim card would also cause the messing between 0-4 bars. I guess i will first try to get a new sim,
So ive changed the sim card but it didnt helped at all, next i should try to put it back to original rom, but i have no idea where i could get a rom from koodo, where can i find those?
All the rom from carriers and not are available on sammobile.com. You need to register to the site in order to download the rom but you can browse rom without log in.
im using my SGN4 in a brazilian carrier, and everything was working perfectly till from nowhere the phone lost connection from network.
I was unable to make phone calls , but strangely my 4g connection was on i could browse on the web normally. How this is possible? I popped out the sim card and tried in another phone, it worked normally. I also tried another carrier on SGN4, i was ok too. Anyone have an idea what is going on?
factory reset, problem persists, i have data connection, but cant make phone calls.
Is the phone unlocked. Yes I have to ask.
BAD ASS NOTE 4
Yes it is as I told I was using it with my Brazilian SIM card
Is their anyway to check if it still unlocked. I know some people said when they unlocked it was a temp unlock. Did you check APN to make sure they set right for that carrier
BAD ASS NOTE 4
hey guys, im back to this post because the problem persists.
Here is the scenario:
I bought the phone from a Swappa Seller. Phone is t-mobile branded and was in the box, Brand new.
http://swappa.com/listing/ZPB505/view
Brand New Samsung Galaxy Note 4 SM-N910T White ( UNLOCKED) 32GB
Phone is brand new in its original box. The phone has never been used. All Accessories are still sealed in plastic - The phone model is SM-N910T. This is a great deal on a BRAND new - NEVER USED phone!
This phone is guaranteed to work with AT&T. There is no regional lock whatsoever
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Achraf G. Seller - Nov 03, 2014 - 11:47 PM
Also note that this phone won't work with T-Mobile. Thanks
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Can anybody tell me why a T-mobile unlocked phone won't work with T-mobile?
I used the phone on my carrier and it was flawless. Everything was fine till suddenly i lost phone signal. It always show "NO SERVICE" message now, but strangely I still have 4G Connection. I can use the phone to navigate, not to make phone calls.
So I swapped carriers, and the phone was working ok, phone calls, data connection.... then the thing happened again: no service, but i have 4g LTE connection.
Inserted a third sim card, from another carrier. Phone is fine, workin as it should! But this is not my main sim card and i would like it very much to work with ANY carrier. Do you guys have any idea what the problem is? Factory reset did not work at all. For the others sim cards, it recognize the network for a second and then "no service". How can i have data connection if there is "no service"?
Im really desperate because i payed a lot for this note 4... Maybe if i root the phone and flash another ROM?
help please!
Is that possible that previous owner reported is lost and now imei is blocked? Your carrier may participate in that program.
Sent from my SM-N910T using XDA Free mobile app
thank you im going to check with my carrier.
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Sorry to revive this old thread, but has anybody figured this out?
I too have data with No Service (no voice) when roaming to the USA from Mexico (Telcel). My Note 4 was purchased on T-Mobile USA (contract free) but got it unlocked by gsmunlockers.
Everything was perfect until I got my Note 4 upgraded to 5.1.1 rooted. I have tried several other ROMS and Basebands with no avail.
Any ideas?
Cheers!