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Motorola Milestone on iceandfire ROM gets no signal from ROGERS

Hello everyone. I recently got a used Motorola Milestone. I rooted it and was able to flash a custom ROM (specifically iceandfire-v1.8-16.03.11-milestone.zip) . Its a neat rom!!
My next step was to unlock it. I think it was locked to either Telus or WIND Mobile, but i wasnt 100% sure which. I purchased the unlock code online, and selected Telus as its locked carrier. I then got the unlock code, popped my ROGERS sim in ,typed in the unlock code, and success!!
However.... the phone does recognize the ROGERS carrier (on the main screen when u have to swipe to unlock the scrren),but does not get any signal from it. I did a carrier search in the settings ,and WIND was the only carrier it found.
So... 2 questions ,i guess: 1) is it bad that i chose Telus as the locked carrier when purchasing my unlock code? As the phone seems to like WIND Mobile (which causes me to believe it was locked to WIND after all)
And 2) or is it just that the ROM i have installed didnt come with the right radio code? Or no radio code adjustment at all?? Im not sure if radio is always a separate flash or not.
Any info would be appreciated... thanks
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Shoot - i just learned in another forum that apparently WIND's band for 3g is 1700/2100mhz , where Rogers is 850/1900mhz.
So that may be my answer.... sorry about that.
Going to switch the milestone setting to 2g to see if that works.
Thanks! Any extra info is welcome ,however!
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LaZiODROID said:
Shoot - i just learned in another forum that apparently WIND's band for 3g is 1700/2100mhz , where Rogers is 850/1900mhz.
So that may be my answer.... sorry about that.
Going to switch the milestone setting to 2g to see if that works.
Thanks! Any extra info is welcome ,however!
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Milestone and Milestone XT720 are different phones?

Oh crap
Thanks didnt see that
Any mods feel like moving this thread ? Sorry
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Milestone
i modified my post. i din't read your question correctly and i was answering the wrong question.

Can I have my 2 minutes back?

zeppelinrox said:
Can I have my 2 minutes back?
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mine 5 minutes...coz the slow internet speed

Solved...
This was solved by flashing the below SBF file (using RSDLite on Windows)
A853_Telus_Upgrade__SHOLS_U2_05.26.1__USASHLSMR2TLSB1B2B506E.0R_1FF.sbf
After installing this, I tested the phone with Bell and Rogers SIM cards... nice clear signal and internet on both!!!!
Thanks everyone for your help. I hope others will find this useful.

want to 10 post
thx for post..

Hidden Google apps!

The apps Google play movies and google play magazines were hidden from my device till now! When using Titanium Backup, i found out and enabled them. Does someone know why Sony dis this so? Or is it normal? Am from India, using a sim free version of the device and its in stock .350!
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gire.prasad said:
The apps Google play movies and google play magazines were hidden from my device till now! When using Titanium Backup, i found out and enabled them. Does someone know why Sony dis this so? Or is it normal? Am from India, using a sim free version of the device and its in stock .350!
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What Rom are you using?

I mentioned it! It's in Sony stock .350 just rooted!
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In Italy those services are not enabled. What about India?
Maybe in India they aren't enabled too so the apps are hidden.

graffus said:
In Italy those services are not enabled. What about India?
Maybe in India they aren't enabled too so the apps are hidden.
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in germany it is enabled, i see "Google Play Movies" in my Apps list with the red film stripe icon.
as i know it has just been enabled a few months ago in germany whereas in the usa it's been going on for over a year now.
it's all about legal stuff and movie licences..

graffus said:
In Italy those services are not enabled. What about India?
Maybe in India they aren't enabled too so the apps are hidden.
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I too thought the same! The Play Movies was enabled in India last week and after being rolled out even it wasn't enabled till I did so and the same is wit magazines though they aren't enabled in India yet!
A strange doubt, how does Sony or Google know that the service is available in the respective country and how can they enable it in my device remotely? Can they?
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gire.prasad said:
I too thought the same! The Play Movies was enabled in India last week and after being rolled out even it wasn't enabled till I did so and the same is wit magazines though they aren't enabled in India yet!
A strange doubt, how does Sony or Google know that the service is available in the respective country and how can they enable it in my device remotely? Can they?
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they cannot..
they have to do an ota update that installs it to change anything on your mobile.

digitalray said:
they cannot..
they have to do an ota update that installs it to change anything on your mobile.
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Of course they can ,the phone checks what country you're in based on the mobile network and not the SIM-card. .
Think also how the split the updates to the world ,today UK tomorrow Germany etc ..they can see a lot of ways

right, italian journalist went to USA with Xperia Z and when he came back he noticed he had these two apps. That's it

graffus said:
right, italian journalist went to USA with Xperia Z and when he came back he noticed he had these two apps. That's it
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how would they check in which country you are in ? they need an app for that, which calls the home server by itself and tells them where you are ?
ok, sony has some update apps from sony. but do they really check the cell network you are in ? does it use google location based service ?
i don't know if it really does that. normally it's rolled out by serial number.
but without such an app or background service that is continuously sending data to sony or checking once a week, it's not possible for sony to know which device is where in the world.
i bought myself a device from asus from the uk with a UK Serial Number and the WWE Rom Version. i've only and just ever used it in germany, but i only got the UK OTA ROMS and got it when it was rolled out in the UK.
so without an app like sony update that connects periodically with sony servers and collects usage data, it's simply not possible. they OTA Updates are spread by Serial Numbers, that's what i was told by ASUS, and that's what happened with their devices. they don't have an update app like sony and that's why i wrote that in my last post.
does anyone really "know" what the sony update app is doing ? yes, no ? sorry, but if not, it's simply speculation on how the ota updates are rolled out.
imo the update app just checks for updates and submits the serial number of the device. it's a guess. if anyone knows better, please post.

digitalray said:
how would they check in which country you are in ? they need an app for that, which calls the home server by itself and tells them where you are ?
ok, sony has some update apps from sony. but do they really check the cell network you are in ? does it use google location based service ?
i don't know if it really does that. normally it's rolled out by serial number.
but without such an app or background service that is continuously sending data to sony or checking once a week, it's not possible for sony to know which device is where in the world.
i bought myself a device from asus from the uk with a UK Serial Number and the WWE Rom Version. i've only and just ever used it in germany, but i only got the UK OTA ROMS and got it when it was rolled out in the UK.
so without an app like sony update that connects periodically with sony servers and collects usage data, it's simply not possible. they OTA Updates are spread by Serial Numbers, that's what i was told by ASUS, and that's what happened with their devices. they don't have an update app like sony and that's why i wrote that in my last post.
does anyone really "know" what the sony update app is doing ? yes, no ? sorry, but if not, it's simply speculation on how the ota updates are rolled out.
imo the update app just checks for updates and submits the serial number of the device. it's a guess. if anyone knows better, please post.
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Have you read above my post instead of writing so much si(mp)ly speculations..
Read what Rickard writes 7th post ,
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/124330

nick2crete said:
Have you read above my post instead of writing so much si(mp)ly speculations..
Read what Rickard writes 7th post ,
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/124330
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yes, different countries use different frequencies for their cell networks, so what ?

digitalray said:
yes, different countries use different frequencies for their cell networks, so what ?
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\How the phone understands where you are ? so read again carefully this time...
... The phone checks what country you're in based on the mobile network and not the SIM-card.... , can see also from your internet ip when using wifi so simple so easy

nick2crete said:
\How the phone understands where you are ? so read again carefully this time...
... The phone checks what country you're in based on the mobile network and not the SIM-card.... , can see also from your internet ip when using wifi so simple so easy
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ok, i guess the ip thing is easier to work with than an app reporting the used cell network bandwidth.. whatever, none of us knows what the sony app really does and by what cause the ota's are rolled out.

I think that we go off topic ,Sony Video Unlimited app can see in which country you are and if your area is supported by the app or not ,thats different with hidden google apps ,on the home screen pull your finger from downbar upwards and see another hidden google app starting
Good night

[Q] Xperia TX no longer listed on Sony Update Service?

Hi!
Flashed my Xperia TX with Sony Update Service a couple of weeks ago.
However, my friend wanted to flash his Xperia TX with Sony Update Service yesterday, but he can no longer find this phone on the list.
So I launched Sony Update Service just now, and found out that T, TX, V all disappeared from the list.
Could someone confirm this?
Thanks!

impossible...

Leo said:
impossible...
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Yeah...
I thought it was impossible when my friend told me TX is not present on the list.
But I confirmed it after checking it myself.
Perhaps the problem is just regional?

Click on the same green icon as the other guy at the top. You are not looking at all devices
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gregbradley said:
Click on the same green icon as the other guy at the top. You are not looking at all devices
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I am 100% sure the TX still does not exist even if I clicked on show all devices.
I clicked on the touch screen device filter on purpose so that I can capture the whole list in only 2 screenshots, otherwise I would have to scroll through the entire list and take numerous screenshots if I selected show all devices.
Also, I think Leo should be able to have TX displayed even if he selected the touchscreen filter.
Maybe the problem only occurs in some regions, or maybe Sony is preparing their upcoming Android 4.3 update for TX, just guessing.

Click on all devices. Even the t doesn't show up in touch screen options but comes up in all devices. And it is not because of region as update service shows phone which I cannot get in uk on there such as xperia gx which is only available in japan (i think)
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FaiselW said:
Click on all devices. Even the t doesn't show up in touch screen options but comes up in all devices. And it is not because of region as update service shows phone which I cannot get in uk on there such as xperia gx which is only available in japan (i think)
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Then it is quite weird.
TX is not on the list even if I clicked "show all devices" at this time.
However, I am pretty sure the TX was on the list a couple of weeks ago.
Also, the Japanese GX does not appear on the list, too.

Press the drop down arrow. Then look for it
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I've noticed this also. Did we find a solution? Need to repair my xperia T.

I agree with this guy who posted a thread.It's depending on country which you picked.I confirm that Xperia T doesn't exist in "Serbia" list of devices..Because i checked it.I changed country to "United States" and now i have all devices in that list.
So this guy is right,it's possible,not impossible.
edwardpootel said:
Maybe the problem only occurs in some regions, or maybe Sony is preparing their upcoming Android 4.3 update for TX, just guessing.
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Yeah,problem only occurs in some regions.
Best regards,DeXteR!

Noob question. How does one go about changing region on SUS.

man i just solved this problem after hours of fiddling
i just thought of installing it in windows 7....i was trying in windows 8 and for sum reason the list of phones in win 8 sus was so less....i installed in win 7 cuz i had dual boot .....and then i got the whole list... i also had two setup of sus...one old version and one new one....i installed old one in win7 and then it updated to latest version and then i checked the mobile list and all mobiles were there so i was confused abt whether it was the version problem or sumething so i tried installing the same old version in windows 8 and then updating it....but still window8 sus was not showing all mobiles.....damn this windows 8!....if any1 knows how to get the whole list in win8 plz let me know...i was trying to update my xperia p but only the new phones are there in this win 8 sus

That makes sense.
I am also running Windows 8.
amit.thakor99 said:
i just thought of installing it in windows 7....i was trying in windows 8 and for sum reason the list of phones in win 8 sus was so less....i installed in win 7 cuz i had dual boot .....and then i got the whole list... i also had two setup of sus...one old version and one new one....i installed old one in win7 and then it updated to latest version and then i checked the mobile list and all mobiles were there so i was confused abt whether it was the version problem or sumething so i tried installing the same old version in windows 8 and then updating it....but still window8 sus was not showing all mobiles.....damn this windows 8!....if any1 knows how to get the whole list in win8 plz let me know...i was trying to update my xperia p but only the new phones are there in this win 8 sus
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PERSON212 said:
Noob question. How does one go about changing region on SUS.
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Yeah, it’s quite weird.

edwardpootel said:
Yeah...
I thought it was impossible when my friend told me TX is not present on the list.
But I confirmed it after checking it myself.
Perhaps the problem is just regional?
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Trad Chinese...Hong Kong or Taiwan?
In Taiwan I don't see T TX and V too..

Allen Hu said:
Trad Chinese...Hong Kong or Taiwan?
In Taiwan I don't see T TX and V too..
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Taiwan.
By the way, are you running Windows 8, too?

Fix for Xperia T/TX/TL not showing on SUS
edwardpootel said:
Hi!
Flashed my Xperia TX with Sony Update Service a couple of weeks ago.
However, my friend wanted to flash his Xperia TX with Sony Update Service yesterday, but he can no longer find this phone on the list.
So I launched Sony Update Service just now, and found out that T, TX, V all disappeared from the list.
Could someone confirm this?
Thanks!
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Right-click on icon on desktop(Windows 8)
Select Troubleshoot Compatibility.
Click Troubleshoot Program.
Tick "the program worked in earlier versions of windows....." and click Next.
Select Windows 7.
Click on Test the Program.
Accept Licence Agreement and proceed to next screen. Xperia T, TL,TX, and others not listed before should be displayed now.
If its there now, go back to the Compatibility screen and click on "Yes Save these settings for this program.
Ignore Error messages.
You now have every device I think, showing on your device.
Hope it works for anyone looking for a solution to this problem. Works for me.
I'm no responsible for anything that happens should you use this procedure.

Thanks! it works

[Q] Strange Problem with Stock Roms

Hello Guys,
i have a really strange problem, every time i flash a Sony Stock Rom, like Android 4.4, or Android 4.3, plays my phone crazy ..
Here a short Video, there you can see my Problem
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1PnuO_cr8c
i dont know what to do .. This video comes on every reboot, sometime it comes when i lock the Device, but yet, it only relock if my lock it.
I Hope you Guys can Help me
Thank you

Where did you get your phone? Retail demo devices play that video automatically like that.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk

Hey, thanks for the fast answer, i got it at Christmas

flow27 said:
Hey, thanks for the fast answer, i got it at Christmas
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"Where", not "when".
Which store did you buy it from? It looks like they sold you a demo unit.
Anyway, try entering *#*#sellmore#*#* in the dialler and see what happens.
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Aaah, thank you men, i googled retail demo xperia z and than there come this code, i type it, and it works, the video is gone *#*#73556673#*#*
I buy it in Media Markt - Germany

Happy to help. If you paid full price for the phone, you should return to the store and complain that they sold you their demo unit, as they shouldn't really do that.
Edit - Yes, that code is *#*#sellmore#*#* if you look at the letters on the keypad when entering it.
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Yes, i paid the full price, but how can i give it back, the Bootloader is unlocked, and its rooted

have you unlocked the boot loader or it was unlocked when you bought the device.
root aint a problem as u can just flash stock rom and wipe everything so no user data is on
the device when you take it back

[Q] Help! Number 2 appear before a KITKAT logo

Hy,
I've bought, one month ago, a z3 compact on a professional Ebay shop.
But during the KITKAT animation, before the KITKAT logo, appear the number 2 in place ok "the big K" .
Anyone know if is a unofficial Android version?
Thanks
p.s.
I placed a video on youtube where you can see this, search "Strange number appear before Android Kitkat Logo."

Lucaluc said:
Hy,
I've bought, one month ago, a z3 compact on a professional Ebay shop.
But in the KITKAT animation, in place ok "the big K" appear the 2 number, before the KITKAT logo.
Anyone know if is a unofficial Android version?
Thanks
p.s.
I placed a video on youtube where you can see this, search "Strange number appear before Android Kitkat Logo."
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thats normal

2mal16 said:
thats normal
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thanks for the reply.
but it isn't very common, right?
I search a lot on internet about this ..... but nobody seems have this animation on KITKAT.
do you have the same?

I bought it from O2 operator, completely stock. I have that 2 before KK as well. It seems to be normal

Lucaluc said:
thanks for the reply.
but it isn't very common, right?
I search a lot on internet about this ..... but nobody seems have this animation on KITKAT.
do you have the same?
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jeah animation is on carrier locked and on carrier free phone, both complete stock. dont know about other phones than the z3 compact but since it seems to be normal i would not worry too much about it maybe its a sony thing ...

Thank You!
ok, now i feel so better!!
Thanks to All!

You can post a screenshot from customization menu, then we see what branding the phone has:
*#*#SERVICE#*#* (*#*#7378423#*#*) -> Service INFO -> Software INFO

darkarvan said:
You can post a screenshot from customization menu, then we see what branding the phone has:
*#*#SERVICE#*#* (*#*#7378423#*#*) -> Service INFO -> Software INFO
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ok, are this.........

Thats generic italy with no branding
(1289-4008)

ok, but I continue to don't understand why, in kitkat animation, I don't see the big "K" but i see this number 2... and what is this number 2?
(see the attachment)

Lucaluc said:
ok, but I continue to don't understand why, in kitkat animation, I don't see the big "K" but i see this number 2... and what is this number 2?
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You need to watch Austin Powers, then you'll understand.
What do we have?
Sea Bass.

Lucaluc said:
ok, but I continue to don't understand why, in kitkat animation, I don't see the big "K" but i see this number 2... and what is this number 2?
(see the attachment)
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On the Z1 series (Z1,Z Ultra, Z1c) the number was 1. Ask Sony :'D
Sent from my Compact Beast The Third.

cschmitt said:
You need to watch Austin Powers, then you'll understand.
What do we have?
Sea Bass.
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