I bought my M8 from a guy a year ago and it wouldn't receive any data(only worked on wifi), so i took it to Sprint and the guy said it was because the phone was rooted (i see a prompt for #SuperSU and the guy i got it from was recently returning home from asia somewhere where he used the phone) he couldn't touch it. found another sprint who took it overnight and wahlah, it was fixed, but he didnt tell me what he did to fix it because the phone is still rooted, or atleast still has the prompts telling me the SU bianary needs to be upgraded
i broke the phones charging port a while back, and switch to iphone and now am switching back to m8 now that i fixed it but im on tmobile now, and cant take it back to sprint to have the guy refix it.
i put the working tmobile SiM into the port and the phone still says Sprint as my service provider but also has the error message 'invalid sim card 4G services are unavailable' but wont let me click on the error. i took it to tmobile and they couldn't do anything with it because the 'access point names' field is greyed out and wont let you click on it
Does anyone know what sprint may have done to get around that or what is causing the SIM not to be recognized. The guy i got it from originally had it on TMobile, til i switched it back to sprint, so it is an unlocked phone, it just has something deeper going on w the point names i guess?
Post ur getvar all.. s-off or s-on. If phone is still rooted then try the SHORTCUT MASTER and search for apn settings and edit it ... the apn settings are greyd out as the phone is locked to sprint (showing invalid sim) post hboot screenshot .
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At first I opened thread a thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=4468480) regarding not getting prompt for a sim unlock code using a gophone sim. I got around that by trying another (international) sim I had laying around, so was able to then use an unlock code to unlock my phone.
At this point, though, I am still stuck, as I am not able to connect to the AT&T network using a gophone sim.
sim works fine in a different phone
The ROMS I have used:
"The HTC ADP 1.5 CRC1 ROM" from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=538456
cyanogenmod 4.0.4
To note, no APNs show under settings>wireless controls>Mobile Networks>Network>Access point names when I put non-tmobile sims in. When I add one, it still does not show up on the list. I have also tried clearing the data partition and tried setting up an APN during the setup procedure - no dice - the APN I just edited and saved does not show up.
Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks
I can say I don't got any, other than it don't like your go phone, I am afraid that if you get it working at this point, it might go kaboom in spite.
Those g1s are some finiky creatures, beware they attack if startled
FIXED!!!!
I dont know if this is new for gophone or anything .... but apparently "new" gophone accounts are tied to the IMEI number that you first start your account with. At least this is what they told me when I called into the gophone service center.
Anyway... I worked with a tech who seemed quite knowledgeable. I convinced her to change to IMEI number linked to my account and change it to the G1's IMEI (to note - I honestly answered every question asked of me, such as the phone being an unlocked G1 I bought on ebay). At first it did not take - I waited an hour to see if maybe it was something that just needed to propagate thorough AT&T's network. The tech called me back. Because it did not work, she changed it back to the original phone on the account. I then asked her to please change it back to the G1's IMEI and please just leave it - I would wait a day to see if that helped any. She changed it back to the G1's IMEI and then I told her I would continue to play with the phone. Right after our call ended, my phone all of a sudden connected to AT&T's network.
I hope that this helps someone out. I know that I am happy as I can finally get playing around with this thing.
Thanks to those who offered advise.
Hey I'm having a very similar problem with my Dell Streak 5 and my GoPhone SIM card, I've even gone through the IMEI process with support from AT&T and I guess they successfully changed the IMEI linked to my SIM card to that of my new Dell Streak 5 but it's been 4+ hours and it's hasn't been "updated" in their system. Though the IMEI is now correctly linked to my Dell Streak 5 I still get no service and cannot connect to any network. I'm stumped!
Okay so i brought an htc hero from a friend and i proceeded to the sprint store to get it activated. to my surprise they couldnt do it because after activation the hero wouldnt have a signal at all. so they were going to order another antenna for the phone. which should be here tomorrow but i dont think its the atenna anyway. but after talking to my friend he says that he had rooted/flashed the phone. when i was in class without signal still to the phone i got on the internet via wi-fi and noticed on the facebook page that my phone was picking up that it was a verizon droid which it isnt. now can this be causing my phone to not connect to the network or not. and i talked to a person from sprint over the phone for over an hour and he said that my esn number on the back of the battery doesnt match the one that is supposed to be connected to the phone. plz someone help me im stuck and dont know where to go from here. Thank You in advance
RawGrimReaper said:
Okay so i brought an htc hero from a friend and i proceeded to the sprint store to get it activated. to my surprise they couldnt do it because after activation the hero wouldnt have a signal at all. so they were going to order another antenna for the phone. which should be here tomorrow but i dont think its the atenna anyway. but after talking to my friend he says that he had rooted/flashed the phone. when i was in class without signal still to the phone i got on the internet via wi-fi and noticed on the facebook page that my phone was picking up that it was a verizon droid which it isnt. now can this be causing my phone to not connect to the network or not. and i talked to a person from sprint over the phone for over an hour and he said that my esn number on the back of the battery doesnt match the one that is supposed to be connected to the phone. plz someone help me im stuck and dont know where to go from here. Thank You in advance
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So i wanted to do the BYOP with straight talk.. Went to the store got a BYOP Kit $59 and another 1 month $45 Card. Then (after checkin straight talk's MEID check on there site) Checked the MEID of the Samsung S3.. Went thru the activation process and it went thru fine.. Phone Didnt work. It was stock no root ect. Well... I suspected maybe there was a lost/stolen or past due so i called sprint and after 4 attempts and some social engineering that SWIM is not and is proud of was able to determine there is 249 balance and they wont release the phone .. The guy lied to me and said it was deavticated and free and clear. Great.
So yesterday I find a HTC one with a cracked screen but still works.. Great. I run the MEID thru straight talk and Sprint and its good and clear.. Awesome no past due's everything is ok.
Get home tried using the Tmobile Micro Sim and completed the activation process and it goes thru ok! (Dont you love how they make ya feel warm n fuzzy..) I go into the setting on the HTC one and change the mobile data between 4g lte Cdma to gsm and then do the root and sim unlock running viper and get the hidden menu and via *#*#4636#*#* and change the settings to WCDMA GSM ONLY Gsm Auto Prl.. And nothing..
Then spent 2 hours on the phone with Straight talk, got them to cancle out the Tmobile sim and Activated a Att Mirco Sim (They Said it would be better coverage ect) And still Notta.. I got a Htc One 32gb Boot Loader Unlocked (Presumably SIM Unlock) and Rooted and Would really like to get it working on Straigh talk.. I have seen a couple of people on here that have accomplised this But cant get a response from them how they did it.
I really need a working phone cause of the kids, ect. Does anyone have any ideas?
I also have seen how some of these knock off MVNO's say that a past due bal isnt a issue and they can flash a Sprint phone No Issue.. But seems like the S3 wont work unless someone knows of a sure fire place that can do it.
Or getting my HTC ONE to work on a Sprint MVNO but im assuming they will want a UICC# or Sprint 4g Mico Sim card number. And I dont know how to get one of those or who might have them.
Any one have any solutions how i can accomplish getting a working Phone preferably with 4g.. Id even trade these damn things out at this point. I would most likely like to get that HTC One on Sprint thats been unlocked to work with straight talk using its International Capabilities and the ATT Micro Sim that is now active and registered because i have 3 months paid thru them.. Any ideas?
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So i wanted to do the BYOP with straight talk.. Went to the store got a BYOP Kit $59 and another 1 month $45 Card. Then (after checkin straight talk's MEID check on there site) Checked the MEID of the Samsung S3.. Went thru the activation process and it went thru fine.. Phone Didnt work. It was stock no root ect. Well... I suspected maybe there was a lost/stolen or past due so i called sprint and after 4 attempts and some social engineering that SWIM is not and is proud of was able to determine there is 249 balance and they wont release the phone .. The guy lied to me and said it was deavticated and free and clear. Great.
So yesterday I find a HTC one with a cracked screen but still works.. Great. I run the MEID thru straight talk and Sprint and its good and clear.. Awesome no past due's everything is ok.
Get home tried using the Tmobile Micro Sim and completed the activation process and it goes thru ok! (Dont you love how they make ya feel warm n fuzzy..) I go into the setting on the HTC one and change the mobile data between 4g lte Cdma to gsm and then do the root and sim unlock running viper and get the hidden menu and via *#*#4636#*#* and change the settings to WCDMA GSM ONLY Gsm Auto Prl.. And nothing..
Then spent 2 hours on the phone with Straight talk, got them to cancle out the Tmobile sim and Activated a Att Mirco Sim (They Said it would be better coverage ect) And still Notta.. I got a Htc One 32gb Boot Loader Unlocked (Presumably SIM Unlock) and Rooted and Would really like to get it working on Straigh talk.. I have seen a couple of people on here that have accomplised this But cant get a response from them how they did it.
I really need a working phone cause of the kids, ect. Does anyone have any ideas?
I also have seen how some of these knock off MVNO's say that a past due bal isnt a issue and they can flash a Sprint phone No Issue.. But seems like the S3 wont work unless someone knows of a sure fire place that can do it.
Or getting my HTC ONE to work on a Sprint MVNO but im assuming they will want a UICC# or Sprint 4g Mico Sim card number. And I dont know how to get one of those or who might have them.
Any one have any solutions how i can accomplish getting a working Phone preferably with 4g.. Id even trade these damn things out at this point. I would most likely like to get that HTC One on Sprint thats been unlocked to work with straight talk using its International Capabilities and the ATT Micro Sim that is now active and registered because i have 3 months paid thru them.. Any ideas?
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Always make sure you check the imei of all phones you purchase. You mine as well flash it to cricketr or page plus. Also you can get edge speed with AT&T gs3 on straight talk
I've tried holding off as long as I could before posting here, and I've read SOOO much. First off, you guys are amazing and I absolutely love this community. So here is the background
I have a HTC One M7 from Sprint and I became fed up with their service and wanted to bring my phone with me. They said they could not unlock my phone, and I decided I could do it myself. I'm trying to get my phone to work with Cricket Mobile and I had to jump through some hoops to get to this point.
I was running 4.4.2, downgraded to 4.1.2 (Sense 5.0) - Firewater and myself went a few rounds...lol
I've unlocked bootloader/rooted the phone, S-Off
I installed the Sim Unlocker App from Viper (Very neat utility, thank you viper <3)
and here lies my problem.
I run the app, give it SU permission and scroll down and hit Sim Lock, phone freezes up for about 10 seconds - I back out and there is no log of it (even after reboot) - when I put my Cricket sim into the phone, it doesn't say Sim Lock or anything, but nothing is switched over. I go into my Settings/About/Phone and the phone number is my sprint number (matter of fact, everything is set to sprint still...)
I've switched it to CDMA/GSM/EVDO preferred, CDMA Only, GSM Only, and they don't work. I try to do the "Activate this Device" in settings and it doesn't work.
I'm honestly stuck at this point and can't find anything to help me out. I'm wondering if I have to use something like QPST and change some settings?
If anyone can give me some suggestions or point me in the right direction, I would be forever appreciative.
Thanks in advance
(Also, Mods, if this is in the wrong forum, I apologize!)
ETA: Could it be that the phone is still "active" with sprint? My account IS disconnected from them. Or maybe a blacklisted ESN? I've no clue...
ETA 2 - Would it helped if I flashed it with a Cricket RUU?
daveleed said:
I've tried holding off as long as I could before posting here, and I've read SOOO much. First off, you guys are amazing and I absolutely love this community. So here is the background
I have a HTC One M7 from Sprint and I became fed up with their service and wanted to bring my phone with me. They said they could not unlock my phone, and I decided I could do it myself. I'm trying to get my phone to work with Cricket Mobile and I had to jump through some hoops to get to this point.
I was running 4.4.2, downgraded to 4.1.2 (Sense 5.0) - Firewater and myself went a few rounds...lol
I've unlocked bootloader/rooted the phone, S-Off
I installed the Sim Unlocker App from Viper (Very neat utility, thank you viper <3)
and here lies my problem.
I run the app, give it SU permission and scroll down and hit Sim Lock, phone freezes up for about 10 seconds - I back out and there is no log of it (even after reboot) - when I put my Cricket sim into the phone, it doesn't say Sim Lock or anything, but nothing is switched over. I go into my Settings/About/Phone and the phone number is my sprint number (matter of fact, everything is set to sprint still...)
I've switched it to CDMA/GSM/EVDO preferred, CDMA Only, GSM Only, and they don't work. I try to do the "Activate this Device" in settings and it doesn't work.
I'm honestly stuck at this point and can't find anything to help me out. I'm wondering if I have to use something like QPST and change some settings?
If anyone can give me some suggestions or point me in the right direction, I would be forever appreciative.
Thanks in advance
(Also, Mods, if this is in the wrong forum, I apologize!)
ETA: Could it be that the phone is still "active" with sprint? My account IS disconnected from them. Or maybe a blacklisted ESN? I've no clue...
ETA 2 - Would it helped if I flashed it with a Cricket RUU?
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I found the solution to my problem. Had to switch pref network in *#*#info#*#* to GSM/WCDMA/LTE and then head to settings>mobile data>Network Mode change to GSM/UMTS Only
I feel stupid.
Hey guys!
I have the one M8 Sprint H/K edition with S-OFF which seems to be unlocked by now (I tried unlocking methods found here) because it accepts other carriers SIM (international) cards and shows up Sim menu, but I can't get it switch to WCDMA mode and it says "Radio Off". But that's one thing. The other weird thing is that when I recieved the phone (bought on eBay) in "about the phone" -> "account" it had the following info: [email protected] which belongs to Verizon instead of Sprint! I thought it is unlocked and contacted Sprint International, they checked IMEI and serial number and said it's not blacklisted but not unlocked!
So then I reset account settings (in "activate this phone" menu) and now it shows "imei number@hcm.sprintpcs.com".
But I also had the other problem even before the reset. In "about the phone" I could see IMEI # but MEID had and still has 00000000 (eight zeroes), even though fastboot getvar all command shows the correct MEID!
In *#*#4636#*#* menu IMEI is shown as 00000000 (eight zeroes), RADIO OFF and can't switch network type, even though the phone shows correct phone number if you hit "update" at the bottom of this very menu.
Have you had anything like that with your phones guys?
Maybe there's a way to force the phone to switch to WCDMA mode?
Now it's running lollipop, but nothing changed since 4.4.4
Hope we will find the solution together
mrMMMichail said:
Hey guys!
I have the one M8 Sprint H/K edition with S-OFF which seems to be unlocked by now (I tried unlocking methods found here) because it accepts other carriers SIM (international) cards and shows up Sim menu, but I can't get it switch to WCDMA mode and it says "Radio Off". But that's one thing. The other weird thing is that when I recieved the phone (bought on eBay) in "about the phone" -> "account" it had the following info: [email protected] which belongs to Verizon instead of Sprint! I thought it is unlocked and contacted Sprint International, they checked IMEI and serial number and said it's not blacklisted but not unlocked!
So then I reset account settings (in "activate this phone" menu) and now it shows "imei number@hcm.sprintpcs.com".
But I also had the other problem even before the reset. In "about the phone" I could see IMEI # but MEID had and still has 00000000 (eight zeroes), even though fastboot getvar all command shows the correct MEID!
In *#*#4636#*#* menu IMEI is shown as 00000000 (eight zeroes), RADIO OFF and can't switch network type, even though the phone shows correct phone number if you hit "update" at the bottom of this very menu.
Have you had anything like that with your phones guys?
Maybe there's a way to force the phone to switch to WCDMA mode?
Now it's running lollipop, but nothing changed since 4.4.4
Hope we will find the solution together
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Looks like the phone had lot of work around by previous user. If you can confirm that gsm working and you can call using gsm simcard I can help you with wcdma activation. By the way, HTC never released a Harman kardon edition for Verizon, and it must be Sprint (color black with champagne gold accent). Also, need not worry about MEID as anyone can easily change if the phone is s-off. Hope the phone didn't have a bad esn
Cashreedhar said:
Looks like the phone had lot of work around by previous user. If you can confirm that gsm working and you can call using gsm simcard I can help you with wcdma activation. By the way, HTC never released a Harman kardon edition for Verizon, and it must be Sprint (color black with champagne gold accent). Also, need not worry about MEID as anyone can easily change if the phone is s-off. Hope the phone didn't have a bad esn
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Thanks for reply!
The phone is pure HK edition. Before sending it to me friend of mine (in the US) confirmed that phone works and activates on Sprint network. I even contacted Sprint to ask them if the phone is unlocked, and they said they had no request to unlock this particular phone and it is not blacklisted (clean ESN).
In about a week I recieved the phone in my country, checked bootloader and it was "Locked" (not "re-locked") and "S-on" running 4.4.4. Then I unlocked bootloader with HTCDev instructions and followed "unlocking" instructions found here. The phone picks up foreign SIM card because "Sim toolkit" app pops up as soon as I insert SIM card. But GSM option is still greyed out and I'm unable to select different network types. If I try switching to UMTS/GSM from settings - mobile data menu it simply says "no SIM in the phone, swithcing back to CDMA mode" and if from *#*#4636#*#* menu it doesn't let me select other network type. Also the radio is still off fore some reason... If needed I can take a brief video showing all settings I have.
I was surprised to see Verison account on Sprint phone, but telling you as is.
P.s. friend of mine owns unlocked H/K M8 and I compare his settings to mine, he has radio ON and GSM is not greyed out and he can switch network types back and forth.
Thanks for help!
mrMMMichail said:
Thanks for reply!
The phone is pure HK edition. Before sending it to me friend of mine (in the US) confirmed that phone works and activates on Sprint network. I even contacted Sprint to ask them if the phone is unlocked, and they said they had no request to unlock this particular phone and it is not blacklisted (clean ESN).
In about a week I recieved the phone in my country, checked bootloader and it was "Locked" (not "re-locked") and "S-on" running 4.4.4. Then I unlocked bootloader with HTCDev instructions and followed "unlocking" instructions found here. The phone picks up foreign SIM card because "Sim toolkit" app pops up as soon as I insert SIM card. But GSM option is still greyed out and I'm unable to select different network types. If I try switching to UMTS/GSM from settings - mobile data menu it simply says "no SIM in the phone, swithcing back to CDMA mode" and if from *#*#4636#*#* menu it doesn't let me select other network type. Also the radio is still off fore some reason... If needed I can take a brief video showing all settings I have.
I was surprised to see Verison account on Sprint phone, but telling you as is.
P.s. friend of mine owns unlocked H/K M8 and I compare his settings to mine, he has radio ON and GSM is not greyed out and he can switch network types back and forth.
Thanks for help!
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That means the phone is not SIM unlocked. Check the different threads on how SIM unlock under Sprint forum. Once it is SIM unlocked you will receive the gsm signal and you should be able to make calls. If your friend had contacted Sprint (if he was the owner of the phone) for SIM unlock they could have done it in a minute (they do for international travel). Well, anyways there are different methods to SIM unlock and make WCDMA work on your phone. Before that if you want to try changing the network type, use this app - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mangelow.network works very well.
Also, I am not sure for gsm if you even need MEID. If you want to restore the original MEID, try this link - http://androidforums.com/threads/guide-how-to-restore-service-if-youve-lost-your-meid.352598/
Good Luck!
Cashreedhar said:
That means the phone is not SIM unlocked. Check the different threads on how SIM unlock under Sprint forum. Once it is SIM unlocked you will receive the gsm signal and you should be able to make calls. If your friend had contacted Sprint (if he was the owner of the phone) for SIM unlock they could have done it in a minute (they do for international travel). Well, anyways there are different methods to SIM unlock and make WCDMA work on your phone. Before that if you want to try changing the network type, use this app - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mangelow.network works very well.
Also, I am not sure for gsm if you even need MEID. If you want to restore the original MEID, try this link - http://androidforums.com/threads/guide-how-to-restore-service-if-youve-lost-your-meid.352598/
Good Luck!
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Hey!
FINALLY!!! I got the phone unlocked!
I decided to write original MEID/ESN to the phone with CDMA Tools app and right after reboot the phone said "switching to international mode" and hooked up to my carrier's network. I suspect I got it unlocked a long time ago, but couldn't complete the unlock due to zeroed out MEID/ESN.
I'm sharing this info with all people here who got stuck with the "unlock" - before throwing your phone away check if it displays MEID normally. If not, then check original MEID/IMEI/Serial number in bootloader - barcode and write it down. Then write it to the phone with CDMA tools.
If someone needs an advice, just ask.
HTC one 2017 Same problem
mrMMMichail said:
Hey!
FINALLY!!! I got the phone unlocked!
I decided to write original MEID/ESN to the phone with CDMA Tools app and right after reboot the phone said "switching to international mode" and hooked up to my carrier's network. I suspect I got it unlocked a long time ago, but couldn't complete the unlock due to zeroed out MEID/ESN.
I'm sharing this info with all people here who got stuck with the "unlock" - before throwing your phone away check if it displays MEID normally. If not, then check original MEID/IMEI/Serial number in bootloader - barcode and write it down. Then write it to the phone with CDMA tools.
If someone needs an advice, just ask.
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Hey man, thanks for posting your solution! i'm glad i don't have to throw my phone away after all...
I would really appreciate if you could explain more of how to use the CDMA tools to write the original MEID/ESN to the phone. I'm from Mexico so if it's posible that you can use a low level english or provide a link to a guide or tutorial, it would be extra awesome ! Thanks again
I'm having a tough timw getting the meid in place, looks it just keeps reverting to old. Are you using DFS or CDMA ?
mrMMMichail said:
Hey!
FINALLY!!! I got the phone unlocked!
I decided to write original MEID/ESN to the phone with CDMA Tools app and right after reboot the phone said "switching to international mode" and hooked up to my carrier's network. I suspect I got it unlocked a long time ago, but couldn't complete the unlock due to zeroed out MEID/ESN.
I'm sharing this info with all people here who got stuck with the "unlock" - before throwing your phone away check if it displays MEID normally. If not, then check original MEID/IMEI/Serial number in bootloader - barcode and write it down. Then write it to the phone with CDMA tools.
If someone needs an advice, just ask.
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