Hi.
For those who don't know, Freedom Mobile (formerly Wind) is a T-Mobile equivalent network here in Canada, but until recently they launch a new LTE network and their site says I can use my N900A. I used their phone compatibility checker to confirm (see attachment)
However, I bought their sim to test, I get LTE data and works fast, but I can't make phone calls. It just sits there doing nothing and finally hangs. I checked the simcard on another phone and it works, so it's not the sim.
I'm using the lollipop OC1 firmware stock only. What could be the issue here? I appreciate any input.
EDIT:
My phone is unlocked (RegionLockAway) a while ago.
My *#2263# is set to Automatic.
Do calls work on the Bell, Telus, or Rogers network?
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Hello guys! I've been reading these forums for a long time, amazing what you guys do in here
Here is my problem: I live in México, and I traveled to USA for summer vacation, my mexican mobile phone carrier uses 850mhz (TELCEL) and when I went to USA it was using ATT's network.
So everything was working fine, but when I returned just before I was about to cross the border, it stoped working!
It has a message that says ''Emergency calls only'' where it's supposed to say ''TELCEL GSM'', so no internet, no calls, no messages.
I was using Froyo on my phone, and thought of doing a reset to restore factory settings on the phone, but it did not work :/
Then I updated my phone to Darky's Rom 10.2 (Gingerbread) and it's still not working!
When I go to Settings>Wireless and network>Mobile networks>Network operators I can see that my carrier is available to select, but when I try to, it gives me a ''Unable to connect. Try later'' msg.
It is really frustrating because I depend on my phone so much, mainly because I share my 3G connection to my laptop for school's work and stuff.
There's one weird thing though, I unlocked my phone, and placed a MOVISTAR(1900mhz) SIM card on it, AND IT WORKS!!!
But the thing is that I don't have internet on that SIM card(is prepaid and it's EDGE, not 3G), and on my TELCEL SIM card I have a contract to complete (still a year to go).
When I put my SIM card on someone else's phone, it works like a charm, but if I try to put a TELCEL (850mhz) SIM on my galaxy; just says ''Only emergency calls''
What do you guys think happened to my phone? I would really appreciate your help.
flash a new modem... one that contains more frequencies enabled.. any bell or telus will do.
UGKC1 modem should fix your problem.
It did not work, should I keep trying with other modems?
you can.. jk4 or jl2 are other modems with 850 and 1900 enabled... maybe your problem is different then I thought... but it sounds like your modem... maybe try unlocking your phone? if you can connect to wifi download sgs unlocker pro (paid app) in the market to unlock, your phone also needs to be rooted. are you using the i9000T? that may be different problem altogether...
edit: sorry I see you said it is unlocked... just doesn't sound like it...
a) modem related (ugkc1) should have fixed that
b) SIM carrier not compatible to phone (unlock phone to fix)
c) Busted SIM card, check in other phone
d) make sure phone option is set to Automatic CDMA/GSM
sounds like you checked everything I would check....
does your 3G work... make sure your VPN is setup to your carrier
maybe imei got blocked...? only way around that is to get provider/samsung to unblock
Hey have you solved this, I have the same problem
my solution
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25509654&postcount=279
I picked up a used Samsung Galaxy S i9000 that was on Virgin (CDMA?). I rooted it, and put JB on it. From another device, I have a Telus data plan that is on 4G. Looking at the i9000 specs, it says it supports GSM and 3G. This where I get confused. The Telus plan I am on is 4G LTE (data). Does this mean that this Sim could fall back to 3G if I use it in my Samsung? I have ran a number of unlock tools (including the Samsung Galaxy S Unlocker) and think that my phone is unlocked, but the radio shows that there is no connection. When I ran the unlocker, it completes but does not say "its done". I can see that I now have the correct APN setting for Telus. The phone sees my SIM and my phone #. And I have the nv_data.bin file ( was not there before running the unlocker). When I look at the phone details, it sees my SIM, knows my phone number etc. It just won't connect. It also has the correct APN settings. If I try to dial a number or use the data, it does not work. Wondering if there are other settings I am missing?
I think the issue is that the sim only runs on Telus 4G and does not fall back to 3G (what the phone is capable of), but again, this is where I am green. I don't know how this works. Does the phone 'ask' the Sim to fall back, or does the network and Sim dictate to the phone what network it will use?
Area of coverage: Burlington Ontario (GTA). Sorry if this has been discussed, but my search terms did not find anything.
I carrier unlocked my Galaxy S 5 and wanted to know if it would work on Verizon's network.
It might work on Wcdma, & Lte. Maybe other chime in.
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I'd like to know as well.
Because I'm switching and my S5 is carrier unlocked.
When I put my VZW SIM (which works fine in an iphone 6) in the phone there is no indication of a problem, i.e. wrong sim, etc.
However the signal icon is generic and if I try to place a call it gives me that dreaded not registered on network pop up.
If I look in the properties on the phone the (VZW) number is displayed but it does not show as activated on network.
So my question is does the S5 (actually purchased at a Best Buy store as MetroPCS and unlocked to use on ATT) have the proper modem to work with VZW? If not I will need to sell it.
Interestingly enough I put the ATT SIM in the (VZW) iphone and it worked instantly. Placed calls, send SMS, and get LTE speeds with nothing to change whatsoever!
Here's a fairly good read on network bands and compatibility between carriers....
It should help.....g
http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/1498...-network-frequencies-and-phone-compatibility/
Good evening everyone!
I have a XT1097 on WIND, on 5.0.1 and I'm trying to get Rogers/Fido LTE working. It supports all of the bands but when I select LTE Preferred it defaults to HSPA+, and forcing LTE gives me no service. My brother has an unlocked XT1097 from Telus, on 5.0.1 and the Fido SIM works fine for LTE!
Checking the system settings, there are some software differences: Screencast Link.
How would I go about getting this working on my WIND XT1097? Replace just the baseband? Replace everything? Do I throw the Telus software on it or go for Motorola's OEM software?
TL;DR: I have an XT1097 purchased from WIND CANADA that won't connect to 2100/2600MHz LTE on other networks (proper SIM and all), even though the device supports it. Did WIND purposefully gimp the phone with a different baseband, and how can I fix it?
You can't. Wind doesn't pay Bell of Rogers for access to the LTE bandwidth. No changing of settings will fix that, only having a Bell or Rogers sim.
loftwyr said:
You can't. Wind doesn't pay Bell of Rogers for access to the LTE bandwidth. No changing of settings will fix that, only having a Bell or Rogers sim.
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I think you've misinterpreted my question. I have a phone purchased from WIND (unlocked), and a Fido SIM with a plan. The Fido SIM inside the phone connects me to HSPA+ but not LTE. My guess is that the baseband has been modified by WIND/whoever they get their devices from to lock out the LTE radio, preventing me from connecting to Rogers/Fido LTE with a Fido SIM inside my WIND phone.
My Q: What would be the easiest way to go about getting that fixed? My guess would be to replace the baseband with one that won't lock out the LTE at the software level.
If you unlock the bootloader you can try the Telus firmware but I am sure there are others using the Wind mobile phone on Telus/Bell/Rogers/Fido/Koodo etc and they all get LTE just fine.
Have you tried resetting the phone to default?
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If you unlock the bootloader you can try the Telus firmware but I am sure there are others using the Wind mobile phone on Telus/Bell/Rogers/Fido/Koodo etc and they all get LTE just fine.
Have you tried resetting the phone to default?
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After backing everything up, a factory restore did it. I think I spent far too long overthinking this. Thanks for the info everyone!
Hi Guys, I'm wondering if someone more knowledgeable can help advise. I've spent 12 hours and cant activate my Unlocked Qualcomm Note8 on any of my service providers (SMN-950U1.)
I want to use it on Boom Mobile Red (Verizon MVNO)
I cant get the Network Operator to configure, when I select Verizon it fails on configuration. I'm not referring to APN because I do not even get calls, the Operator is listed as "Emergency Calls Only". The Sim works perfect on my Pixel XL and iPhone 7 Plus. This phone was purchased unlocked form Samsung direct with clean IMEI. I called Samsung and they have no idea, they said the phone is defective, which I believe it is not.
I had an issue activating with Sprint and still have not had Data working, though I was able to get calls. I've given up w/ Sprint and will upgrade that line with a iPhone X.
I inserted my friends Verizon Post Paid Sim from his Moto Mod phone and everything was perfect (calls, TM, LTE calling) and the phone got LTE+. Is it possible the Note8 unlocked will only work with the big 4 carriers, ST and TW? I read a similar issue people from Boost Mobile have when they insert their sims it says invalid Sim. I really have no idea what is going on - Boom doesn't have many customers and their support team has never delt with this issue, they said the phone is defective. Has anyone been able to use a Unlocked Note8 on Boom? I've tried flashing various variants of firmware, including Verizon with no success. I'm puzzled with what is going on.