I dropped my device and now it only loads to the bootimage. I tried cold reset, tried to flash from sd card, nothing is working. Any Ideas
James
i would RMA it
How come Cgigate hasn't popped up here to offer a repair service?
what is RMA and who does the Repair service, is there a number
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Re: I dropped my device and now it only loads to the bootima
forj1 said:
I dropped my device and now it only loads to the bootimage. I tried cold reset, tried to flash from sd card, nothing is working. Any Ideas
James
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If its a T-Mobile PPCPE you can have it exchanged for $70.00, give Customer Service a call!
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I have an HTC Amaze that every time I turn on the phone it asks for an network unlock code. I bought the code, and the phone accepts the code, but after it restarts it asks for the the unlock code again. I reflashed the phone to ICS found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1335368 but that did not solve the problem.
Did you try another SIM card? It may be your SIM card that needs to be replaced.
Back up your data and do a factory reset. Did you biy the phone from T-Mobile or used? I would do a factory restore and see what happens.
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I have done a factory reset, restored to ICS, and tried 2 different tmobile sims and a spare att sim i had lying around and it all had the same problem. I would send it in for warranty, but i bought it on ebay.
Try and call T-Mobile. Don't say you got it from eBay. Say it was a birthday gift and it started happening a few days ago. They may allow you to exchange it.
My HOX+ (international model) worked fine for months, but yesterday it suddenly lost signal and now it's stuck in the airplane mode. When that happened, I didn't reboot, upgrade or otherwise tampered with the phone. The phone was rooted and had Elegancia ROM 4.5.0 installed long time ago.
This problem is mentioned in few other threads, but in my case the phone randomly comes out of the airplane mode by itself for few minutes and then goes back. During these short periods everything works - i.e. I can make calls and get 3G data and see IMEI. That happens once every few hours. Perhaps this was the case for other people as well, but nobody mentioned that so far. Wi-Fi does work all the time, though - so only cellular network is broken.
I wiped cache, simulated battery pull, and installed Elegancia ROM 5.2.0 and re-flashed boot.img from it. Nothing helps. It looks like hardware problem, but before I try repair options, perhaps anyone here has other ideas.
Speaking of hardware repairs, does anyone have experience with repairing rooted HTC phones ? I understand that unlocking bootloader voids warranty, but they will still repair it for a fee - right ?
cozzamara said:
This problem is mentioned in few other threads, but in my case the phone randomly comes out of the airplane mode by itself for few minutes and then goes back. During these short periods everything works - i.e. I can make calls and get 3G data and see IMEI. That happens once every few hours. Perhaps this was the case for other people as well, but nobody mentioned that so far. Wi-Fi does work all the time, though - so only cellular network is broken.
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Can you remember when those situations are happening if the cellular network signal is weak in this area? Is this problem occurring everywhere or specifically in a zone area e.g. only work, only at home,etc.?
Are you using the Power Saver mode?
Maybe your SIM card is just a bit loose in it's support, try to install a "scotch" tape cut-to-size on its back, it only takes 5 minutes to try and its free!
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I understand that unlocking bootloader voids warranty, but they will still repair it for a fee - right ?
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Not at all! Your warranty with your provider can be void, but not with HTC.
Many reports of the same issue with the Nexus Galaxy HERE
Yes, I am absolutely positive now it's a hardware problem. The same SIM card works perfectly in another phone, and other SIM cards don't work in this HOX+ with the same symptoms. The phone doesn't even notice absence of SIM card when there's none - it says "No Service", and doesn't say "No SIM Card", which it normally did before.
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Not at all! Your warranty with your provider can be void, but not with HTC.
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That is not what HTC told me. Their phone representative said that unlocking bootloader voids the warranty, regardless of how your purchased the phone.
I was ready to go ahead with paid repair, but after checking IMEI number, they told me this is a global (C2) model, originating in UK, and not only their warranty doesn't apply here, HTC USA won't even repair it for a fee because they don't have necessary parts. This was factory-unlocked international HTC One X+ (model S728E), purchased on US eBay, and yes - it is UK model, so I'm stuck now. I'll update when I talk to HTC in UK.
Update
As promised, I am posting an update to this story.
I called HTC UK and they said if the problem is not caused by firmware modification, it will be covered by warranty.
I filled RMA request on HTC UK support site, but then they changed their mind and told me that repair will cost because of the unlocked bootloader.
I didn't have any other options at that point, so I installed stock ROM, unrooted and re-locked bootloader and sent the phone to UK service center. I used the cheapest USPS shipping (about $20) and it took about 2 weeks for the phone to get there from NY, but once it got there, I received back repaired working phone here in the US in a couple of days. I was not charged any money for this, after all.
The serial number of the phone remained the same, but IMEI changed, which confirms that the problem was in hardware indeed.
By the time I got the phone back from UK, my eBay seller obtained RMA from US HTC (which they denied me directly).
This whole experience demonstrated that:
US HTC support is useless. Everything several of their representatives told me turned out to be outright BS.
UK HTC support is excellent.
HTC doesn't seem to have consistent policy regarding unlocked bootloaders. Formally unlocking voids warranty (at least on non-developer units), but in reality it probably doesn't, if the the hardware is faulty
My experience
HI,
I have an HOX which had the standard HTC firmware from new. The battery needed replacing so contacted my network provider who agreed to “replace” the battery for me.
Received the phone back, not my phone but a refurbished phone which now had branded firmware, not overly happy about that! But I did have “my” phone back.
After reinstalling all the apps I use regularly and using the phone for three days, I noticed that I could not get any network coverage for approx. 24 hours. I called at the network provider shop where the assistant said that it was unusual and appeared to be stuck in airplane mode, which I hadn’t noticed. After using factory reset and a new sim the problem was still evident.
Two options; return it to the network provider for repair or try one of the larger shops which have a technician on site.
Whilst deciding what to do (over lunch) my phone started working correctly all the network information appeared in the “about” menu, great, sorted. I assumed the new sim need to “register” its self :/ However, several hours later the phone again showed no network signal!!!!
I just left the phone to one side and decided that I should send it back for repair, again.
Having left the phone untouched, it again started working, the only thing that I noted was that each time it started working it had turned off power saver mode. I have left power saver off and for the last 24 hours the problem has not reoccurred. Early days, but fingers crossed
In summary I guess it is a firmware problem based on my experience.
I hope this helps anyone who experiencing the same problems.
Galaxy Note Horror.
Have been getting No SIM CARD error since last 2-3 months now and am losing my head.
Please please somebody suggest a fix.
Here is what all I have tried since start.
My battery Life was getting erratic - replaced the battery. (no sim error went away for a week).
Factory reset randomly helps (no sim error returns within 6-8 hours).
Clear cache, Dalvik, everythiong (no sim error returns within 1-2 days)
Un root and Completely went to Stock (no sim error returns within 1-2 days)
Tried a New Sim - No luck
Used Titanium backup to clean user cache etc etc
Tried paper trick begind sim to make sure sim in in proper contact.
Used ODIN to complete reflash to Stock GB and then update to JB via KIES ((no sim error returns within 1-2 days))
I am out of options now. I love this phone and hate to see what its doing now.
Please please somebody help...
Send it in for repair with Samsung.
It seems like it may be a problem with the SIM card part. You may want to try replacing it yourself, but no guarantees.
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Send it in for repair with Samsung.
It seems like it may be a problem with the SIM card part. You may want to try replacing it yourself, but no guarantees.
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If thats the case, why does it work fora day or 2
I have been thinking abt doing it myself, because samsung says they will chanrge minimum, 70$ for the part change and no guarantees.
I don't know why it would work for day or 2. Just a suggestion, since that is the only thing you have not tried.
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I don't know why it would work for day or 2. Just a suggestion, since that is the only thing you have not tried.
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Thinking of trying one last thing before replacing the SIM Card clot.
Will flashing the Tmobile on ATT make a difference ?
Looking at what you have tried so far, I don't think T-mobile/ATT will make a difference. But, I guess you can try.
ddochi11 said:
Looking at what you have tried so far, I don't think T-mobile/ATT will make a difference. But, I guess you can try.
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Yes you guessed it right. Tried Skeleton Key ROM based on ICS. and no luck...
The ROM looks fabulous but no SIM card
I thinking replacing the SIM Slot is the only option.
Somehow it works ..
Good News
I ordered a replacement SIM Slot from Amazon.
Took 3 weeks to come from China. It took me some time to replace it correctly and a precautionary step.
I am back on Jelly Bean (Stock and Unrooted)
Popped in SIM Card. and Memory card.
It really worked :0
BAD news :
Some how I think the new SIM Slot didnt like my memroy card..
and it fried it.
So I lost most of my pics from last 1 year
Was your memory card in the slot as you reassembled the back? It breaks every time. It happened to me twice.
440bro said:
Was your memory card in the slot as you reassembled the back? It breaks every time. It happened to me twice.
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Naah, the card and SIM were both out. There is no physical damage to Card
I think when I reconnected the SIM Slot on Main motherboard something fried the card.
never expected this to happen.
No sim card weird solution in my case
I had this problem for a week and got rid of this problem by un-installing the following
1. Facebook
2. Whats App Messenger
3. AVG antivirus
After un-installing each one of them, shutdown the phone, restart the phone after 30 Sec and check whether your NO SIM problem disappears. not install one more application and go on.
Ive had the same problem with my note i717 and have factory reset, tried a new sim card, and also swapped out the sim card reader with the one from my wifes i717 with no luck. Her phone still works fine (with my sim reader) and mine still has the same issue (with her sim reader installed). It started out only showing the error maybe once every few days then became much more frequent. Now it seems to happen only a few minutes after restarting. Does anyone think this is an issue with the mainboard?
Some people have reported luck with just replacing the SIM card and memory card reader. That didn't work for me.
I ended up buying a used motherboard on eBay for about $80 and replaced the entire thing myself. Thankfully the modular construction of the Note makes it really easy - did it in under 1/2 an hour. Problem solved.
The only thing I stupidly forgot to do is pull is backup the internal hard drive... so I ended up having to put the old board back in and pull everything off of it and then switch the new board back again. *sigh*
thanks!
My phone got wet so i dunked it in rice and it turned on the next day but got the no sim card problem. I followed Your advice and it worked! Thanks a lot!! Saved me from the extra stress and costs.
radixweb said:
I had this problem for a week and got rid of this problem by un-installing the following
1. Facebook
2. Whats App Messenger
3. AVG antivirus
After un-installing each one of them, shutdown the phone, restart the phone after 30 Sec and check whether your NO SIM problem disappears. not install one more application and go on.
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Just received my Z Ultra Today, and had some issues. Firstly, it was randomly powercycling. The 4.4.4 update seems to have fixed the worst of that.
However, the issue remains that the device will not read a sim card. I've tried four different sim cards from four known working devices and two carriers. It just reads, "Invalid Card- Emergency Calls Only".
I've gone through and repaired it several times using the PC Companion and i've tried several resets as well- nothing.
At my wit's end.
HALP!
Edit: Yes, i do have a valid IMEI. Knowing that, should i return the item to the seller?
I would return it.
Is it new?
Send it to Sony, if you can. Mine was defective, purchased on eBay. Called Sony, sent to repair center in Texas, they paid for shipping. Exactly one week later, device returned. WAS BRAND NEW, IN RETAIL PACKAGING!! ? Totally ? . Writing from it now. My problem was with the headphone ? jack not working at all, and a few other issues . So, I was pleasantly surprised to receive a totally new MOBILE PHONE ? !!
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so my phone just randomly powerd off i pulled the battery and tried to restart it. it went to lg logo and then into the device can not be checked for corruption (im using Tmobile-LGV10_flash_Root_Stock_MM_6_0 from https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-v10/general/step-step-guide-rooting-lg-v10-using-t3382631 and i am not blaming anyone) now some times it does not power on at all. i cant get into adb nor fastboot. i have tried to soft reset and hard reset but it wont do anything.
any advise into getting my phone running again?
I have contacted LG got an rma from them hopefully the "can't check for corruption" does not void the warranty if I have one. I bought it in 12-2015 and on LG website they say I have a 1 year warranty. Any idea how I can make the phone not show "can't check for corruption"?
GHOSTWARRIOR117 said:
I have contacted LG got an rma from them hopefully the "can't check for corruption" does not void the warranty if I have one. I bought it in 12-2015 and on LG website they say I have a 1 year warranty. Any idea how I can make the phone not show "can't check for corruption"?
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I've heard they don't really care too much if you unlock the bootloader. I would be more concerned about the 2 months after the year warranty thing.
Hopefully because they know about their motherboards being proned to bootloops, they'll fix it for you regardless.
I bought a bootlooping V10 a couple week ago for around $100 w/ no original proof of purchase. Still decided to take a chance and send it in. Got my repaired phone back from them within a week.
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I bought a bootlooping V10 a couple week ago for around $100 w/ no original proof of purchase. Still decided to take a chance and send it in. Got my repaired phone back from them within a week.
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Do you mind me asking what you uploaded for the proof of purchase? They require something to be uploaded for that field on the repair request website. Thank you!
The freezing or heating is not nonsense. I saw it on a YouTube video and tried it myself. I put my phone in a Ziploc bag and squeezed all the air out to minimize any moisture damage, and froze it for six hours. It was able to boot up and stay on for three hours so I was able to transfer all of my data and files to my micro SD card. I have read that LG will honor the warranty beyond the stated length of time for this issue but your mileage may vary. What I am wondering is if anyone can expect any kind of compensation from LG? I have had two of my phones go through the boot loop issue, and currently all LG is saying is that if I have anything wrong with my 3rd phone, they will fix it. I find that unacceptable due to the time and aggravation spent dealing with a known product defect.
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Do you mind me asking what you uploaded for the proof of purchase? They require something to be uploaded for that field on the repair request website. Thank you!
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I'm almost positive I didn't submit any proof of purchase with my claim.
... yeah, I just checked, it is not a required field.
Obviously YMMV and I could have just gotten lucky, though I doubt it and I imagine this to be more of a under the table recall.