Galaxy S2 Strange problem? - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey guys.
Got a few problems with my GS2 I don't know what has caused it, was working fine checked my voicemail and then it stopped working?
on my pull down notification bar i have "emergency calls only", If i pull out my Sim the phone knows there is no Sim in there, and if i put it back in i can copy all my contacts from Sim card to phone so the card reader is fine.
Even though it says Emergency Calls only, if i dial 911/999 It says "Number is out of service"?
If i turn on the Internet (3G) My Internet will turn on but i will not get any 3G icon along the top of the bar?.
I'm thinking of re-installing the latest Android 2.3.5? but i have no idea of what i need
If people could help me out! i would be very great full!

Under Settings --> About phone --> Status, is your correct IMEI shown?

oinkylicious said:
Under Settings --> About phone --> Status, is your correct IMEI shown?
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How can i tell if its the "correct imei" ?
**EDITT** on the phone it matches with the one that is on the battery!

**BUMP** Anyone?

Good thing is you still have your imei.. Try a fresh flash, maybe it will work.. Bdw, can you see your baseband version?
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ephraim033 said:
Good thing is you still have your imei.. Try a fresh flash, maybe it will work.. Bdw, can you see your baseband version?
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Yeah can see all that
Android - 2.3.5
Baseband - i9100XXKI4
Kernal - 2.6.35.7-i9100XWKJ1-CL647431 - Is this the right one? for that baseband? I'm not sure if i flashed the kernal correctly?
I flashed the kernal through ODIN in the PDA Section? is that correct?
Build Number - GINGERBREAD.XWKJ1

That's correct.. How about checking your sim if you put it right.. Alot of people sometimes put the sim in the wrong decision or fliped it upside down and didn't realized it.. It happened to me once
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ephraim033 said:
That's correct.. How about checking your sim if you put it right.. Alot of people sometimes put the sim in the wrong decision or fliped it upside down and didn't realized it.. It happened to me once
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Rang my Mobile operator today!
and apparently the last owner has rang up and reported it stolen
So took it back to the shop and out of a good will since they did not have another GS2 I got a HTC Sensation XL for a extra 20£
So im not with the GS2 Community anymore

huh? How did you get your hands on that stolen SGS2? Second hand seller?

prodygee said:
huh? How did you get your hands on that stolen SGS2? Second hand seller?
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Bought it from a store called cex, so never again will I be buying from these shops again

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[Q]Galaxy S3 Not Reading Sim Card?

I have the international GS3 and got it unlocked with a code and it worked fine on Orange network, while the phone is on Three, so then i flashed Omega 7 and rooted and it will no longer detect the Orange network, its just a circle with a line through on the status bar.
I thought maybe it wiped the unlocked but checked and it still says the phone is unlocked so i thought i would test and put back in the Three sim and it worked fine and then i had a old pay as you go o2 network sim and put that it and it gets a signal and the option to top up.
So i thought maybe the sim is faulty, and put it into my iPhone 4S and it gets signal and reads it, i followed the instructions and revered back to Stock to see if that fixed it but still the same problem.
Anyone have any ideas why or how to fix this?
Check your IMEI number
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How would that help?
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If your phone lost it's IMEI number, it will revert back to a default-number.
Some networks still accept the phone with that number but most don't.
Just checked with the three card in usig *#06# and a imei comes up so it can't be that or should I t do it with the not working orange card in?
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IMEI is your device ID. Does it match the IMEI-number on the box or under the battery of your phone?
If not, you're on a generic one.
Yep its the same as the one on the box. I hm
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Try another Sim and also check the Sim is locked into the receptacle properly.
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I've tried two other network Sims and both work as well as the orange Sim works in my I phone.
Weird thing is when the orange sim. Is in the phone it shows the apn correct for orange but I just get the circle with line through where the signal should be.
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CSC includes Orange ????
Network settings entered manually if not .
jje
Your SIM might be locked to your iPhone's IMEI or does it work in other devices?
I've only heard a few reports of such practices and none so far with Orange (regardless of country)
As above....check apn settings
I checked apn under three and the orange wasn't there. I put in orange sim and three apn is gone and orange are there and the correct settings but still the same stop sign looking symbol where network signal should be.
Not sure what csc is.
It worked before in the g3 before I flashed to the omega rom so don't think it could be locked to a phone
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phone's imei doesnt match true imei
hello,
what does it mean that the imei given by the phone doesnt match the original imei written on the back of the phone?
If for some reason the rom you put on your phone screws up the IMEI and replaces it with a generic IMEI you now have a different IMEI than before. This was happening with the SGS2's a while back when flashing certain roms... Was fixed pretty fast and haven't heard about it happening again BUT there's always a chance and no guarantees...
Is there anyway to fix it back without any backups?
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It's actually happening quite a lot with the S3, especially the US-versions
Some people have claimed it to have been fixed when flashing a Stock ROM through Odin, but should it not be fixed then you'll need to have it repaired by Samsung.
darlidar said:
Is there anyway to fix it back without any backups?
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There have been a few users claiming to have fixed it without Efs backups in the sgs2 forum (from fading memory). Have a search there, as any method will /should be similar
Worth a search/try, or as posted above, will need to return to Samsung
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Use "k-tool" to backup your imei and keep it in a safe place(upload to dropbox and PC) and use APN manager to backup apn settings. Btw is a brilliant app to have when traveling
Edit:u can recover your missing imei nr. But be sure to have the original efs folder,especially NV-data.bin most not have tampered with
d4fseeker said:
It's actually happening quite a lot with the S3, especially the US-versions
Some people have claimed it to have been fixed when flashing a Stock ROM through Odin, but should it not be fixed then you'll need to have it repaired by Samsung.
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i have the same problem
brand new phone
don't recognized the sim card , try few
euro model , factory unlocked
how can i flashing a stock rom ?
thanks

Ics update gone wrong(pin problem)

Hello everyone,
Last night we updated an s2 to the original ics, using the ota.all went well during the presidure, but later we found out that it can't receive calls, or make any calls, and it cannot register to the network.The Sim is greek, and the phone was never flashed with room in the past, everything was original from Samsung.
Amy ideas?
But it does ask for pin code and reads the sim card?
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No pin, doesn't ask for it.nor locs the screen.
I looked in apn and there is nothing there.
So it doesn't recognize sim card?
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I guess not.
But we have replaced it with a brand new card,same number and network.
And is the new card working?
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Have you tried to input a new APN? You can get the specific APN for your carrier with an internet search or a phone call to your carrier.
The new is not working either.i tried the apns ,i have the same carrier.But it is not able to save them.
The phone is working fine when i put my own sim in it.
Go to about phone and see if your imei is empty. If it is empty then your efs got corrupt and I guess ypu don't have backup of it. If you do have a backup then restore it. Otherwise I hope you still have warranty left as your going to need it.
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Imei is there,checked it with both cards
So, after searching alot,i have found out, that if i disable pin it all works fine.But the screen doesn't lock, and i can't use pin.As soon as i enable pin again then no more calls.
Any ideas?
Search for keystr.
oinkylicious said:
Search for keystr.
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What do you mean by that?
Still haven't found a way around it.The phone doesn't register in cell network when the pin is enabled and lock screen, or pattern do not work no matter what i do.
How about new modem?
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oinkylicious said:
Search for keystr.
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tackygr said:
What do you mean by that?
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I thought it would be obvious, I guess not.
maybe this will help

[Q] galaxy s2 not recognized sim card

hey.
my galaxy s2 suddenly not recognized my sim card, i work with the phone in the last 5 month.
and today sunnenly he write me "insert sim"
i check IMEI - it's ok
i try to install ROM and wipe and still nothing...
what can it be ?
kobid84 said:
hey.
my galaxy s2 suddenly not recognized my sim card, i work with the phone in the last 5 month.
and today sunnenly he write me "insert sim"
i check IMEI - it's ok
i try to install ROM and wipe and still nothing...
what can it be ?
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First, Goto Settings - About phone, and post everything you see
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screenshot
screenshot
OK.
try these:
1. Try another SIM card on your phone
2. Try your SIM card in another phone.
post your observations here
trys
my sim in another phone works ok
another sim in my phone does not work..
the problem is in my phone..
kobid84 said:
my sim in another phone works ok
another sim in my phone does not work..
the problem is in my phone..
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I having problems to I'm on ginger bread 2.3.5 ATM,I purchased the phone a week ago thinking of taking it back
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kobid84 said:
my sim in another phone works ok
another sim in my phone does not work..
the problem is in my phone..
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This may be a problem with your SIM reader. If you still have a valid warranty, then send it to Service centre.
If not, then we can try few things first before trying hardware repair.
Jokesy said:
This may be a problem with your SIM reader. If you still have a valid warranty, then send it to Service centre.
If not, then we can try few things first before trying hardware repair.
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What would fix it do you know
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bodomfan said:
What would fix it do you know
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I dont understand your own issue. Maybe you can shed more lights to it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1882796 says in here
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I have a Galaxy s2 and the same problem happend to me .... It is unlock and i have it for a year now .. and suddenly it dosent recognise any sim card but when i put it a vodafone one it works ... very strange ! Could somebody help me ???

Big big problem!!

hello my galaxy s3 has got a big problem..everything works except data!!i can't make any calls, can't go to internet( wifi works)..what can i do???i got to use like an ipod...lol
One what have you done .
this question lacks any detail .
Two is your IMEI correct .
Three is your sim working#
Four have you checked your network settings
Five have you the correct modem.
Six try a factory reset .
Seven return to service .
jje
I donne all..i tried even new modem but nothing..when i make a call it says : not registered in the network... imei is correct..maybe is blocked?but i got facture and warranty..seems funny...
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I donne all..i tried even new modem but nothing..when i make a call it says : not registered in the network..my imei si correct..i bought the phone in a shop..i got warranty but Samsung says they cant repair it..maybe imei is blocked?i checked up and it says that is suppost to be correct
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Check gsm only mode if you don't have 3g,if still not resolved contact your mobile operator
《swagged from aokp》
What can i do? it cost me a lot of money
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Mobile operator says that maybe imei is blocked but they dont know the reason why!!
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Numberingplans.com :
Note: This IMEI number seems to be correct, but we do not have any information on this specific handset. Please add the missing information below.
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ieppa said:
What can i do? it cost me a lot of money
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I don't know if you tried to pull out the simcard and clean the contacts. This was a common issue on the HTC Desire HD and this little fix worked fine.
ieppa said:
hello my galaxy s3 has got a big problem..everything works except data!!i can't make any calls, can't go to internet( wifi works)..what can i do???i got to use like an ipod...lol
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Updated to Jelly Bean??
if yes go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1918601
Is the phone new? Has it ever worked for you? Have you considered the fact that it could be network locked(SIM locked)?
My phone ALWAYS shows "Not registered on Network" when I'm at home, that's because signal is terrible since I updated to JB (modem related).
Have you tried different SIMs from different networks? Have you tried your current SIM in a different phone?
[the phone is from 29 june..always worked bit one day data stopped working.. i got a HTC sensation and the SIM works fine in that phone/SIZE]
alias_neo said:
Is the phone new? Has it ever worked for you? Have you considered the fact that it could be network locked(SIM locked)?
My phone ALWAYS shows "Not registered on Network" when I'm at home, that's because signal is terrible since I updated to JB (modem related).
Have you tried different SIMs from different networks? Have you tried your current SIM in a different phone?
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ieppa said:
[the phone is from 29 june..always worked bit one day data stopped working.. i got a HTC sensation and the SIM works fine in that phone/SIZE]
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Ok,
so here comes the question my girlfriend always asks me :laugh:
"What did you do between it working, and it no longer working?"
You say data doesn't work, does that mean you can make phone calls?
I didnt do anything it just stopped working and i cant do phone calls...its like using an iPod.. maybe someone blocked my imei?could it be possible?
ieppa said:
I didnt do anything it just stopped working and i cant do phone calls...its like using an iPod.. maybe someone blocked my imei?could it be possible?
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Yes, it's entirely possible, but you'll need to check with your provider. There is no way of checking from the device itself if the IMEI has been blocked.
Did you buy the phone new?
You could, potentially, be extremely unlucky and someone blocked the wrong IMEI code when attempting to block their own.
Ye it was new..there is no way to make it work then?
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ieppa said:
Ye it was new..there is no way to make it work then?
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Well, if it really has been blocked, you should get in touch with your provider, and potentially have to go through some lengthy process of proving to them you legitimately own the device and didn't block it yourself. It's unlikely though, as I've never heard of a device being removed from the block list before.
Your other option is to leave the country, it will work in another country
Failing that, return it to Samsung telling them it just stopping working, you did nothing, and insist they replace it.
Probably wrong Kernel, happened often to me on my old sensation
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What network are you on? I had to go to t mobile web site to get configuration settings sent to phone. All was then ok. You are not providing enough information, Network, whether phone had ever worked, if it has been modified in any way etc.etc.
People here will help you but you really must give as much relevant information as possible
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I got Tim !i went in TIM shop to ask and they dont know what to do
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Unlocked S3 ..Serial Number " Not available" ??

I purchased two samsung S3's but unlocked, i bought them on craigslist and am now a little worried. I notice that under status, it says that the Serial number is not available?
Why not? Does that have something to do with unlocked phones?
I took the phone to ATT and they put a demo sim in there, it said it was on the ATT netowrk but I could not call anyone, the ATT salesman said that it was because the SIM was a demo, sound true?
I also went to TMOBILE and put a sim in, and it said it was on the TMOBILE network but did not try to make a call.
What do you guys make of this?
i just put my tmobile sim in it and i can make calls, but absolutly no internet
Mine is unlocked and I have a serial number.
I did a little more research and this is my problem now.............. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32694323#post32694323
in your other thread you said ebay, here you say Craigslist. We like honesty.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
How do we know the phones are not stolen?
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kofiaa said:
in your other thread you said ebay, here you say Craigslist. We like honesty.
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How do we know the phones are not stolen?
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If i stole them I would not be on the phone with tmobile and yes I got it on craigslist and would like to just sell it after I fix it.
Floods7 said:
If i stole them I would not be on the phone with tmobile and yes I got it on craigslist and would like to just sell it after I fix it.
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We're you aware of the problem before you bought it? I think the buyer ripped you of.
For internet to work have the network and you the apk, or search online for the apn settings for at&t or T-Mobile.
And like i started in your other post, you are in the wrong forum.
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Sorry, what forum am I suppose to be on? I clicked on the link to the chart of model numbers but I dont know what forum to be on.
Floods7 said:
Sorry, what forum am I suppose to be on? I clicked on the link to the chart of model numbers but I dont know what forum to be on.
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settings» about device» model number
What is it?
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kofiaa said:
settings» about device» model number
What is it?
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i9300. I attached pics in the other thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32696987#post32696987
If its an SGS3 I9300 start at the beginning .
Does the IMEI match that on the box/sticker
Has the IMEI been blacklisted .
Are the APN settings correct for your network .
Is the modem correct for your location .
Regards serial number read the serial number missing/fix thread .
Similar posts occur with users purchasing phones from similar sources . Essential non working or stolen phones sold .
jje

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