"Error while searching for network" on non-stock ROM - Moto G5S Plus Questions & Answers

I bought a used XT1806 off someone local. They had AOSP Extended installed and was using it with Verizon. I use T-Mobile and tried to use the ROM with T-Mobile but WiFi calling wouldn't work.
I tried flashing a few ROMs but all the ROMs have the same problem. Under the mobile network settings, I get a "Error while searching for network" popup. It connects to T-Mobile fine but I can't force it to search for networks.
I have my IMEI showing properly, but this error prevents me from checking network settings and causes issues with WiFi calling. My phone will get "kicked" off the network randomly when this happens and I have to reboot the phone in order for it to go back out of emergency calls only mode.
I flashed it back to stock Nougat and everything works as designed, WiFi calling and all, so I'm lost for where to go from here. Does T-Mobile WiFi calling just not work on non-stock right now? On any non-stock ROM I am completely missing the IMS details that show up on stock Nougat, and the network is super flakey.

Go to the play store, find and download the App Hidden Menus from Craig Newell. Open it up and see what hidden Menus it has for your carrier.. Play around in there and see if you can find something of use.. I did with Sprint, but haven't tried it out on any custom roms.

doubledragon5 said:
Go to the play store, find and download the App Hidden Menus from Craig Newell. Open it up and see what hidden Menus it has for your carrier.. Play around in there and see if you can find something of use.. I did with Sprint, but haven't tried it out on any custom roms.
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What settings did you find with Sprint? There's nothing useful for me besides the testing menu on stock Nougat and T-Mobile.

pizzaboy192 said:
What settings did you find with Sprint? There's nothing useful for me besides the testing menu on stock Nougat and T-Mobile.
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I found under *#*#3282#*#*: Data Settings, which include Data Profile, EVDO, Advanced, eHRPD, LTE, Apn setting LTE-Available.
Then under *#*#33284#*#* I found HiddenMenuApp, which includes 1xEngineering EVDO Engineering, LTE Engineering, Configuration, Bluetooth, Data Status, Memory State, eHRPD
These are just a few of which I have found.There are a bunch of stuff under the title SprintDM as well.
I mentioned in a topic I started, that these might be handy for those who try custom rom, and have big issues with Sprint service and data.. This is why I haven't installed any custom roms yet, as I don't have the time, and this is my primary phone, and can't afford for it to go BOOM, when I need it. LOL

Wifi calling works for me. MetroPCS aka tmobile

903tex said:
Wifi calling works for me. MetroPCS aka tmobile
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Yeah, on stock WiFi calling is working great. Are you running stock or some custom Oreo?

Custom rom

903tex said:
Custom rom
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Which one? I'd love to use it.

pizzaboy192 said:
Which one? I'd love to use it.
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[Q] Team Nocturnal's GE rom V3 - No data

Just installed this ROM. Looks great. everything works EXCEPT network.
On the lock screen it says : ROAMING - PREFERRED SYSTEM
What should I have the settings under "Mobile Network" set to? Thanks.
afkellner said:
Just installed this ROM. Looks great. everything works EXCEPT network.
On the lock screen it says : ROAMING - PREFERRED SYSTEM
What should I have the settings under "Mobile Network" set to? Thanks.
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What you should be looking at is the thread for the Nocturnal ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43790000&postcount=2
In particular, the list of things that aren't working.
Rirere said:
What you should be looking at is the thread for the Nocturnal ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43790000&postcount=2
In particular, the list of things that aren't working.
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Thanks, I found the thread. But I can't post theere. That's where I got the ROM from.
According to the developer and other users, the recently uploaded V3 has fully functioning LTE. But it doesn't work on my phone.
afkellner said:
Thanks, I found the thread. But I can't post theere. That's where I got the ROM from.
According to the developer and other users, the recently uploaded V3 has fully functioning LTE. But it doesn't work on my phone.
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I've seen references to LTE, but given it's still an in-development ROM I'm not surprised it's finicky. Were you sure you were getting LTE beforehand? It's entirely possible that this ROM is also going to handle the 3G/LTE handoff differently and is falling back to another signal type.
Rirere said:
I've seen references to LTE, but given it's still an in-development ROM I'm not surprised it's finicky. Were you sure you were getting LTE beforehand? It's entirely possible that this ROM is also going to handle the 3G/LTE handoff differently and is falling back to another signal type.
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Yes, I was getting full 4G LTE service right before flashing this ROM.
I think I am narrowing it down to the setting NV / RUIM/SIM
When it is set to NV, my phone connects to the network but no data.
When it is on RUIM/SIM , I get the roaming message.

[Q] 4G data works on Sense-based ROMs, not CM -- Credo Mobile

I looked back in the forum a couple weeks for similar threads but couldn't find one that was just like this issue.
On the stock ROM that came with the phone and with the d3rpOne ROM (Android 4.1.2, HTC Sense 5) I can get LTE working fine. I don't think it even really requires any airplane/network mode toggling.
This morning I tried Beanstalk (Android 4.3, CM 10.2) and two different releases of another CM ROM (Android 4.3, CM 10.2 and Android 4.2.2, CM 10.1).
The general instructions with those ROMs were just to toggle the network mode between LTE/CDMA and CDMA only, or to toggle airplane mode. Neither worked.
So how can I fix this? I don't really like Sense-based ROMs, but I definitely don't want to be without a good data signal.
Having the same problem. With the stock ROM, I get 4G. On CM 10.1.3, I can get 3G after toggling the network mode, but I can't get 4G.
LTE works for me using beanstalk with out doing anything special
Yeah, I got the impression that was the norm with most people. I might not have read the full thread, but I did read the first and last few pages and it seemed like everyone got 4G working at some point.
Glad I'm not the only one with this issue, though!
Bump for a new week.
Voice dialer
Say open apns
Select lte internet
Enjoy lte
Credit goes to David in the dev forum for the fix.
The APN will change back occasionally so you need to just select lte internet again.
With lte internet selected 3g and lte will work.
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That sounds like a good solution, but it's still not doing it for me.
I went to APNs and selected "Sprint LTE Internet". That alone didn't do it. I toggled airplane mode, toggled my network mode, still nothing. I tried both Global and CDMA+LTE/EvDo. I gave it a few minutes for each one and still nothing. Rebooting didn't do it either.
Is there something I'm missing? How do my screenshots look? I read that someone wasn't getting an LTE indicator when they followed these steps, so just to confirm I tried to use my browser. I couldn't connect, so it's not just a matter of the signal icon being inaccurate.
I'm still seeing the same symptoms as Roboslim. Tried the same things, got the same results.
I finally got around to flashing a new radio. Could that make a difference?
robosllim said:
I finally got around to flashing a new radio. Could that make a difference?
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Yeah, that wasn't enough to get it to magically start working.
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robosllim said:
I finally got around to flashing a new radio. Could that make a difference?
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When you flash the radio are you adjusting the frequency or band? Sprint uses LTE 1900 are you/can you change that? Trying to find ways to benefit an unlocked phone and take it to another carrier as Sprint sux so bad and has no 4g in my area?
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robosllim said:
I finally got around to flashing a new radio. Could that make a difference?
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When you flash the radio are you adjusting the frequency or band? Sprint uses LTE 1900 are you/can you change that? Trying to find ways to benefit an unlocked phone and take it to another carrier as Sprint sux so bad and has no 4g in my area?
upowersystems said:
When you flash the radio are you adjusting the frequency or band? Sprint uses LTE 1900 are you/can you change that? Trying to find ways to benefit an unlocked phone and take it to another carrier as Sprint sux so bad and has no 4g in my area?
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I'm not very experienced beyond flashing self-contained ROMs, so I just got a ZIP someone posted in the Sprint HTC One boards and flashed that without any modifications. It didn't break anything when I went back to a Sense-based ROM, so I'm assuming it's alright.
As for unlocking and leaving Sprint... I'm actually with Credo, who uses Sprint towers. I like them, plus I just started my contract, so I personally won't be leaving anytime soon.
One last bump, I guess.
I suppose if it comes down to it, I can deal with Sense. The system settings really are way too simplistic, but with Widget Locker and a custom launcher it's something I can live with.
Alright one MORE bump. I'm getting the CM itch again. I just gave the MoKee opensource ROM a try and am having the same issue as ever.
Are there any other possibilities out there?
Flash the latest nightly. It should work fine. Worst case do a reboot after a fresh flash when the new ROM is fully booted.
Also try installing the most current firmware.
Make sure you are set for CDMA+LTE/EVDO and also try "home only" with a stock PRL before straying from default.
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atroph said:
Flash the latest nightly. It should work fine. Worst case do a reboot after a fresh flash when the new ROM is fully booted.
Also try installing the most current firmware.
Make sure you are set for CDMA+LTE/EVDO and also try "home only" with a stock PRL before straying from default.
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I have been flashing the latest releases for multiple ROMs and have had the same issue with all of them. I've tried reboots each time too.
Now, I might need some education on the rest of that post. Where can I get the latest firmware? Would that be an official Sprint/HTC thing?
I've messed with a lot of different combinations of settings after flashing these ROMs. I've done CDMA+LTE/EVDO and I'm pretty sure I've done "home only" (would the other option be "automatic"?). As for the PRL, would updating it from the system settings give me a stock PRL?
robosllim said:
I have been flashing the latest releases for multiple ROMs and have had the same issue with all of them. I've tried reboots each time too.
Now, I might need some education on the rest of that post. Where can I get the latest firmware? Would that be an official Sprint/HTC thing?
I've messed with a lot of different combinations of settings after flashing these ROMs. I've done CDMA+LTE/EVDO and I'm pretty sure I've done "home only" (would the other option be "automatic"?). As for the PRL, would updating it from the system settings give me a stock PRL?
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There is a firmware thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2406330
Download the latest version and flash in CWM or TWRP.
The radios are the firmware images.
Changing the PRL can only be done in stock ROM, or by using QPST. The stock rom is by far the easiest if you have your MSL. Sprint should give you your MSL once you give tech support a call. If they don't then call back and get another tech. (I have never had a problem).
I would recommend using the latest stock PRL. I have noticed that if I try to roam on 3g there is a problem getting data (verizon towers IIRC). I believe that is because it is using EVDO vice eHRPD for 3g. What the difference is?? Well I don't know?
I do know that evdo and 1x still have ongoing issues. So I usually stick with home only to ensure that I stick with Sprint towers. I believe that this is the issue with me connecting to 3g data to my airave as well.
Could you post a screen shot of your APN settings?
Voice Dialer > Say "open apns" > select the menu that pops up and then screen shot what you see.
Should look like this.
atroph said:
There is a firmware thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2406330
Download the latest version and flash in CWM or TWRP.
The radios are the firmware images.
Changing the PRL can only be done in stock ROM, or by using QPST. The stock rom is by far the easiest if you have your MSL. Sprint should give you your MSL once you give tech support a call. If they don't then call back and get another tech. (I have never had a problem).
I would recommend using the latest stock PRL. I have noticed that if I try to roam on 3g there is a problem getting data (verizon towers IIRC). I believe that is because it is using EVDO vice eHRPD for 3g. What the difference is?? Well I don't know?
I do know that evdo and 1x still have ongoing issues. So I usually stick with home only to ensure that I stick with Sprint towers. I believe that this is the issue with me connecting to 3g data to my airave as well.
Could you post a screen shot of your APN settings?
Voice Dialer > Say "open apns" > select the menu that pops up and then screen shot what you see.
Should look like this.
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I'll have to re-flash a CM ROM before posting a screenshot, but from what I recall my APN settings looked like your image. I had "Sprint LTE Internet" selected. I'll flash the latest firmware from that thread while I'm at it.
As for the MSL, I'm not getting my service directly through Sprint. Would I get the MSL from my carrier, then, or would I have to get in touch with Sprint somehow? Do you know how that works? Either way, that'll probably take a little more time and waiting around than just flashing some stuff.
Once I get that MSL, what are the steps to set my PRL?
Who is your carrier? Did you buy the Sprint version off contract?
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Sprint Nexus 6 Data Issues

I'm on a Sprint Nexus 6 running 5.1.1 (Euphoria) and have issues with my phone connecting to LTE. I will often leave the house or work where I am on WiFi and then it will connect to 3G where I should have LTE. If I put it in airplane mode and then back it will connect to LTE like it should. Sometimes it will even require a reboot.
I've tried different Roms and even returning to stock and still have the same issue. How do I fix this?
Thanks!
bravesfan171 said:
I'm on a Sprint Nexus 6 running 5.1.1 (Euphoria) and have issues with my phone connecting to LTE. I will often leave the house or work where I am on WiFi and then it will connect to 3G where I should have LTE. If I put it in airplane mode and then back it will connect to LTE like it should. Sometimes it will even require a reboot.
I've tried different Roms and even returning to stock and still have the same issue. How do I fix this?
Thanks!
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Are you set to Global or LTE (recommended) in cellular networks settings? Also, in developer options, you can set to aggressively hand off to data from WiFi.
Evolution_Tech said:
Are you set to Global or LTE (recommended) in cellular networks settings? Also, in developer options, you can set to aggressively hand off to data from WiFi.
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Was on Global, will try LTE (Recommended). Also just FYI, it will even occur if I'm out driving around and not connected to WiFi at all. It will switch to 3G and won't switch back until I toggle aiplane mode again or reboot.
bravesfan171 said:
Was on Global, will try LTE (Recommended). Also just FYI, it will even occur if I'm out driving around and not connected to WiFi at all. It will switch to 3G and won't switch back until I toggle aiplane mode again or reboot.
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It may be hard to believe but it may also be a sprint issue. Try the dialer code if you're on a stock ROM. *#*#72786#*#* select reset.
Evolution_Tech said:
It may be hard to believe but it may also be a sprint issue. Try the dialer code if you're on a stock ROM. *#*#72786#*#* select reset.
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Unfortunately still having the same issue with Global and aggressive data handover on. And I'm on AOSP so the dialer code and carrier settings under mobile networks will not work. Any other ideas? Thanks!
bravesfan171 said:
Unfortunately still having the same issue with Global and aggressive data handover on. And I'm on AOSP so the dialer code and carrier settings under mobile networks will not work. Any other ideas? Thanks!
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Honestly, I'd flash a stock backup or a stock ROM. Then go into carrier settings and update PRL and Device config. Then flash AOSP again and see if it's any better.
I've tried AOSP a dozen times while on Sprint with different devices; not once have I been able to get data/mobile to work.. Just gotta stick to stock ROMS.
n0mad73 said:
I've tried AOSP a dozen times while on Sprint with different devices; not once have I been able to get data/mobile to work.. Just gotta stick to stock ROMS.
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Have you tried using the data fix zip in the OP? I've flashed a bunch of stuff and only once couldn't get data going. ???
Evolution_Tech said:
Honestly, I'd flash a stock backup or a stock ROM. Then go into carrier settings and update PRL and Device config. Then flash AOSP again and see if it's any better.
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This seemed to have helped so far. Must have reset whenever I flashed a different radio while on AOSP. Thanks!

Pure Nexus 6.0 R1- Signal Works But No Data

[Q] on pure nexus 6.0 r1 I cannot get any data/lte my signal works but no data.?
I flashed the pure nexus ROM 6.0 release coming from benzorom some nightl y build not positive which. I flash the 6.0 bootloader and radio from recovery and then flashed the ROM and gapps. Can't get any data for some reason. Can someone help?
Are you on tmobile?? I had to add the correct APN to get data
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No I'm on Verizon actually. I always thought Verizon automatically had the APN settings stored? Its kinda odd. But it sucks because I want to use that ROM. Its so nice!
Here's your solution!
ssgtob1 said:
Hi all,
I installed the 5.1OTA and could not get Verizon Enhanced LTE (advanced calling, VoLTE, etc....) to work. I tried what everyone else suggested and nothing made it work (never showed the enhanced LTE setting in the cellular menu). Here are the steps I took in case anyone else is having the same problem.
1. Re-Install radio and bootloader from here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934540313
2. Enter the hidden menu using *#*#4636#*#*
3. Go in to Phone information
4. Click the TURN ON VOLTE PROVISIONED FLAG button (wont change)
5. Click the TURN OFF RADIO button
6. Wait a few seconds (for radio to turn off) and then click the TURN ON RADIO button.
7. Observe that the TURN ON VOLTE PROVISIONED FLAG button has changed to TURN OFF....
8. Go in to Settings>>...More>>Cellular Networks and make sure that Enhanced 4G LTE Mode is enabled.
I did all this and I still did not have data while making a call. I had to go to VZW site and go into my account and tell it to activate a device on my current line. I entered the IMEI and it gave me a warning about softcard and then went right back to same screen, When I clicked next it gave me a warning that it was unsupoorted device. After this it all worked perfect although the phone is still not recognized on the VZW site.
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This and a quick call to Customer Care (*226) for them to provision Advanced Calling took care of it for me.
joshjackson406 said:
No I'm on Verizon actually. I always thought Verizon automatically had the APN settings stored? Its kinda odd. But it sucks because I want to use that ROM. Its so nice!
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Go look at your apn settings/more/cellular networks/access point names/ find the one selected then compare it to what Verizon apn should be. I have tmobile and when i installed the ROM there was only two apns neither worked.
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Can't connect to network after flashing

This is my first post after being on here years and downloading many roms.
Last night, I was trying to redo my nexus 6 (T-Mobile) back to factory and then upgrade to the 6.0.1. One of the posts I had read had talked about installing the latest bootloader and radio. I did. Since then, I can't connect at all to T-mobile. I have tried factory restore, downloaded the Google image and installed, and tried numerous things. Everytime, everything appears to go fine until I boot up and can't connect to T-mobile at all. Tried going back to an old android version and radio and same thing. Rom boots and installs fine. No network. Hope some one has a fix for this and thank you in advance. Tried looking it up online and couldn't find anything that worked.
relatica said:
This is my first post after being on here years and downloading many roms.
Last night, I was trying to redo my nexus 6 (T-Mobile) back to factory and then upgrade to the 6.0.1. One of the posts I had read had talked about installing the latest bootloader and radio. I did. Since then, I can't connect at all to T-mobile. I have tried factory restore, downloaded the Google image and installed, and tried numerous things. Everytime, everything appears to go fine until I boot up and can't connect to T-mobile at all. Tried going back to an old android version and radio and same thing. Rom boots and installs fine. No network. Hope some one has a fix for this and thank you in advance. Tried looking it up online and couldn't find anything that worked.
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check your apn. if you booted, and alls running fine, then the rom isnt your problem. most likely your apn is wromg or missing info in it. that happened for everyone when marshmallow just came out.
simms22 said:
check your apn. if you booted, and alls running fine, then the rom isnt your problem. most likely your apn is wromg or missing info in it. that happened for everyone when marshmallow just came out.
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I tried the T-Mobile APN settings listed here and on the internet. Wont even attempt to connect. It actually won't even let me choose outside of CDMA.
relatica said:
I tried the T-Mobile APN settings listed here and on the internet. Wont even attempt to connect. It actually won't even let me choose outside of CDMA.
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apn and cdma.. whats cdma have to do with an apn? apn is located in the main settings, more, cellular nrtworks, access point names(apn)..
simms22 said:
apn and cdma.. whats cdma have to do with an apn? apn is located in the main settings, more, cellular nrtworks, access point names(apn)..
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Meaning..I set my APN to what is on the internet for T-Mobile. No change. I cant select anything other than 3G and still won't connect and all that shows up is CDMA.
relatica said:
Meaning..I set my APN to what is on the internet for T-Mobile. No change. I cant select anything other than 3G and still won't connect and all that shows up is CDMA.
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dial *#*#4636#*#*
then select phone information
scroll down, until you get to set preferred network type
select LTE/GSM
does that change anything?
simms22 said:
dial *#*#4636#*#*
then select phone information
scroll down, until you get to set preferred network type
select LTE/GSM
does that change anything?
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I dialed what you said. There is no phone information option to select and nothing dealing with set preferred network type.
relatica said:
I dialed what you said. There is no phone information option to select and nothing dealing with set preferred network type.
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odd
thats available on every nexus, thats how i set lte only.
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odd
thats available on every nexus, thats how i set lte only.
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I agree. Nothing about this is making sense as to why I can't connect to T-mobile network and the only thing showing is CDMA. I have screwed up my phone before but always been able to fix it.

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