hey there! OK so I hope someone can help me... I bought this mini pro new of eBay. its supposed to be unlocked. when I insert my koodo SIM card I have no signal at all. when I try to search for networks only Rogers shows up. it said hspa was supported and that's the band koodo uses but they're not there. inserting the SIM did not prompt me for a code or tell me that it was the wrong SIM or anything like that. I just don't have any signal on koodo/telus. please help!
Check if it has unlocked bootloader. Sometimes unlock bootloader on wrong way brings no signal on x10 mini.
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no way to check now as I've already unlocked the bl added cwm and mini cm9. see, I just assumed that I had no signal because they lied and it was indeed locked to Rogers. so I went ahead and did all that, figuring I would get it unlocked later .but now, the more I read the less convinced I am that it is locked. everyone seems to say that you will know it's locked the moment you put your SIM in. it will tell you invalid SIM card, or ask for a code or some other weird thing. I get none of that. just no signal. and like I said, only Rogers shows up in the carrier list when searching for a network. but for now, assuming the bootloader was not locked to begin with what else could it be? also assuming it WAS unlocked how can I fix it if that were the cause?
Ok, I have made SOME progress... it turns out that I have the U20i and since I live in Canada, I need something from the U20a for the correct baseband options. Can anyone help me step by step how to get the proper frequencies to work?
santeana said:
Ok, I have made SOME progress... it turns out that I have the U20i and since I live in Canada, I need something from the U20a for the correct baseband options. Can anyone help me step by step how to get the proper frequencies to work?
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the frequencies is something related to hardware if I'm not mistake, so if you bought an U20i and you need U20a then, sorry to say this but it won't work in the 3G frequency.
Sorry but you said no signal and not to say there is no internet connection. The difference between u20i and u20a is only in 3g. Their GSM bands for calling are exactly the same...
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Hi guys,
i used a sim unlock code to unlock the ATT locked Atrix 4g, for use with a european sim card (mobitel, slovenia). it unlocked fine and i could call, but the wifi stopped working it just didnt scan/find or even connect to remembered wifis (home router), which worked perfectly before the unlock. so than i thought it might help to factory reset it, and now the problem persists and i cant even finish the wizard, cuz it wouldnt connect to the cellular (which we have 2g and 3g here) and the wifi has the same problems (so initially it finds all wlans, than after like a few secs it looses them all, i can turn off the wifi and turn it on again and the same thing happens). so i am wodering if anyone has any idea how i could rescue the phone ...
thanks in advance
ok guys i did a hard reset and put in a nonworking sim (doesnt connect to network) and i got the wifi back to working and managed to activate motoblur again. so after that ive put my working sim card in again (3g+ hsdpa+ able), and the wifi stops to work again/behaves the same as i described before. terrible ... anyone has an idea how to fix that ?
ok, more problems, now after ive put the working sim inside and the wifi stopped working, i tried with the nonworking sim (that wifi worked great before with), and the wifi isnt working with the sim it was working before either and even if i try without any sim it doesnt work... ill try with a third sim now and if it wont work ill hard reset it again
Same problem
I have the same exact issue. Anyone know what to do? I can't imagine that this is "bricked" because everything else works fine... thoughts?
where did you guys get the unlock code from?
Actually, I have a similar problem. After entering unlock code the phone accepts my SIM card, but I cannot activate 3G connection. GSM is working, try to call my other phone. APN settings are correct.
In the "hidden" settings menu (*#*#4636#*#*) I cannot chose between radio bands, but only the USA radio band.
Any ideas? Will I need to root it or even put a custom ROM (if it exists)?
So you guys used an unlock code from someone other than the carrier and are now having issues?
Wish I could help on this one. If you used an unlock code from someone other than the carrier, I would contact motorola support.
If you used a piece of software, I would wager that the software broke something and you might as well warranty return it for another.
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So you guys used an unlock code from someone other than the carrier and are now having issues?
Wish I could help on this one. If you used an unlock code from someone other than the carrier, I would contact motorola support.
If you used a piece of software, I would wager that the software broke something and you might as well warranty return it for another.
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Don't be offended, but I don't think this is the case. AT&T locked their phone to their network with standard network code (as seen in many other phones for years) so that "alien" SIM card would not work. But, additionally, since the AT&T has some value added services on their data plan (like wifi tethering) they made some accommodations (read: locked parts of the android configuration).
I am not a developer, this is just my guess, but it seams sane and probable.
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Don't be offended, but I don't think this is the case. AT&T locked their phone to their network with standard network code (as seen in many other phones for years) so that "alien" SIM card would not work. But, additionally, since the AT&T has some value added services on their data plan (like wifi tethering) they made some accommodations (read: locked parts of the android configuration).
I am not a developer, this is just my guess, but it seams sane and probable.
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No offense taken. This is why I asked about a program. Using an unauthorized code to unlock it may over write a.setting or file. Its also possible that someone broke something using adb.
Best solution, warranty it and try again
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ok. anyone with unlocked phone has a wifi problems besides these 2 nice people ?
I don't have a WiFi problem, I have a 3G problem
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I don't have a WiFi problem, I have a 3G problem
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can you guys tell us what website you use to get your unlock codes from so we can avoid them? thanks
man.. this forum is dead.
even the OP stopped coming here to check his post :/
Based on your replies, I'm guessing you've never unlocked a phone before...
Unlocking a phone to be used for a different carrier affects nothing else but the ability to only use the SIM Card of the carrier you bought the phone from.
To unlock a carrier-locked Motorola phone, you simply need a "Network Unlock PIN" which is an 8 or 16 digit code that you enter to unlock the phone to any network. There is no software installation ivolved in the process.
A 3G issue will occur when your carrier doesn't support the 3G bands that the Atrix supports. Which would be: 850/1900/2100. If your carrier doesn't use any of these bands for their 3G network, then of course you are going to have 3G issues.
The Wi-Fi problem that the OP is having may be as simple as him having an antenna QA issue. But it could never be the Unlock Code.
Unlocking your phone and using another carrier other than AT&T has nothing to do with Wi-Fi issues...
DarrellRaines said:
So you guys used an unlock code from someone other than the carrier and are now having issues?
Wish I could help on this one. If you used an unlock code from someone other than the carrier, I would contact motorola support.
If you used a piece of software, I would wager that the software broke something and you might as well warranty return it for another.
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No offense taken. This is why I asked about a program. Using an unauthorized code to unlock it may over write a.setting or file. Its also possible that someone broke something using adb.
Best solution, warranty it and try again
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The Wi-Fi problem that the OP is having may be as simple as him having an antenna QA issue. But it could never be the Unlock Code.
Unlocking your phone and using another carrier other than AT&T has nothing to do with Wi-Fi issues...
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I got my unlock code from cellunlock.net. It unlocked my phone just fine. Don't use that as a reason to avoid cellunlock.net. Unlocking is unlocking.
I have swapped back and forth between my prepaid sim and My AT&T SIM about 5 times so far.
WiFi disconnects almost immediately when I try to connect with my prepaid sim inserted, but I can make calls. (Atrix also displays H+, which can't be right)
With my AT&T sim everything works fine, solid as a rock.
I may do a factory reset to test things, but I have a feeling it has something to do with drivers or the network stack on the atrix, or perhaps because my prepaid sim has no data plan. It certainly isn't a hardware problem with the antenna. I am afraid to do a factory reset on the atrix while I am out of the country, considering that it requires network access to unlock itself.
To the original poster:
When you put a non-connected SIM into the phone, if you do a power reset again, the wifi comes back up solid again.
Also, is there some way we can request a merge of these two threads?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=986499
how come only you 2 have this problem ? do you 2 live in the same country ?
this is really surprising :/
It really is quite weird...
ll_l_x_l_ll said:
how come only you 2 have this problem ? do you 2 live in the same country ?
this is really surprising :/
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I was merely suggesting that it could be a multitude of things, but never the unlocking code or the process of unlocking itself.
Also, it can't be your SIM because your SIM has nothing to do with Wi-Fi. If we were talking about GSM and 3G then SIM cards come into play. Other than that, no way.
Have you tried using the phone without a SIM? Do you get the same problems?
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It certainly isn't a hardware problem with the antenna. I am afraid to do a factory reset on the atrix while I am out of the country, considering that it requires network access to unlock itself.
To the original poster:
When you put a non-connected SIM into the phone, if you do a power reset again, the wifi comes back up solid again.
Also, is there some way we can request a merge of these two threads?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=986499
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I was merely suggesting that it could be a multitude of things, but never the unlocking code or the process of unlocking itself.
Also, it can't be your SIM because your SIM has nothing to do with Wi-Fi. If we were talking about GSM and 3G then SIM cards come into play. Other than that, no way.
Have you tried using the phone without a SIM? Do you get the same problems?
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I agree that it has nothing to do with the SIM or unlocking.
I just tested. I get the same problem with no SIM inserted. Screw it.. doing a factory reset and seeing what happens.
Edit:
Still does the same thing. But now I have to re-activate app sideloading.
Also, you can reactivate over wifi, which is nice.
Hello, I am currently in Spain for 6 weeks for work. I contacted T-Mobile for an unlock code for my phone prior to leaving. I got a sim card today, popped it in and booted up, but my unlock code doesn't work. Does flashing roms have any effect on the unlock code working or not? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Its not easy being here without a phone.
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What's happening exactly after you boot?
Because I'm also trying to use a Vibrant in Europe and I don't even get to an unlock code... it just boots as if no SIM is in, and doesn't do anything with it (it shows it's in there, but I can't choose operators, join networks etc.).
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What's happening exactly after you boot?
Because I'm also trying to use a Vibrant in Europe and I don't even get to an unlock code... it just boots as if no SIM is in, and doesn't do anything with it (it shows it's in there, but I can't choose operators, join networks etc.).
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The SIM you have probably has different bands than what the phone can support. Check GSM Arena for what bands the Vibrant supports. If you are sure its supported, it's probably that the phone can't read the SIM. If it can read it, it will ask for an unlock code.
@ OP: ROM flashing does NOT affect whether a phone is locked or unlocked. The code you were given is wrong then. It could be possible that you wrote it wrong since they spell it over the phone usually. I would contact T-Mobile AGAIN and be a bit upset over getting the wrong code.
Alternatively you can use an app called Galaxy S Unlocker to unlock the phone. But try calling T-Mobile first. It's faster and easier.
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@ OP: ROM flashing does NOT affect whether a phone is locked or unlocked.
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What does then (exc. from finding an unlock code)?
Cause I'm stuck, GSM Arena says it's a Quad-Band phone and supports the European frequencies.
Once unlocked, nothing should affect the phone's unlocked status.
I beleive carriers and manufacturers can lock it again but I'm not sure of the procedure. For your issue, GET the correct unlock code and you are good to go.
I was going in circles with T-Mobile. Ended up buying sgs unlock off the market and was unlocked in less than a minute. The T-Mobile support staff are useless.
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Long story short: i got this phone as replacement thought an cellphone unlock company that flash my original T-Mobile Vibrant SGH-T959 too many time and the phone crashed. Then after almost a year of going back in forward with them they apparently got a replacement phone from Samsung and I got this Galaxy II GT-I9100 and now I am back to square1.
The phone turn on fine and everything seems to be working OK till I insert my T-mobile SIM card and reboot the phone and all I get is the “No signal” icon on the upper right, I try my wife ATT SIM Card and the same, I check the network mode and set to auto, check Access Point Names and t shows epc.tmobile.com (green), If I go to the about phone status it shows “Unknown” under network, the phone never prompt to insert unlock network code or anything it just boots all the way, any feed back to get this phone to work will be very appreciated:
Samsung GT-I9100
No carrier specific
GB 2.3.4
PDA: I9100UHKI2
PHONE: I9100UHKI2
CSC: I9100UUBKI2
BIULD MON SEP 5 KST 2011
Firmware: PDA:KI2/PHONE:KI1/CSC:KI2 (TTT)
Try to flash the newest official firmware trough odin and see if this helps.
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How can i find out if this phone was made to work for T-Mobile or USA i beleive that the reason the phone does nt find any network is becuase was not made for the USA.
I type on the dile pad to change the base band and there was an option for the USA but still the same issue.
please help!
i don;t think anything is wron wiht the phone it self.
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How can i find out if this phone was made to work for T-Mobile or USA i beleive that the reason the phone does nt find any network is becuase was not made for the USA.
I type on the dile pad to change the base band and there was an option for the USA but still the same issue.
please help!
i don;t think anything is wron wiht the phone it self.
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The GT-I9100 wasn't designed for T-mobile USA, and even if you DID manage to get signal with it, you'll only receive Edge data speeds, as it lacks the capability to receive one of the necessary bands to get high speed data on T-mobile USA's network.
It does fully work and get high speed mobile data on ATT's network, however. (I'm in the states, using this phone on ATT)
Unfortunalety this particular phone does not work wiht ATT either.
I think i may have to just sell it on Ebay for part since i can even tell with what network this phone will work.
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Unfortunalety this particular phone does not work wiht ATT either.
I think i may have to just sell it on Ebay for part since i can even tell with what network this phone will work.
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Sounds like it could be SIM locked to a particular carrier, or maybe there is a hardware issue with the antenna.
If the phone is sim card locked would the phone pormpt me to enter the code?
this phone does not prompt for anything whather is the ATT or the T-mobile sim card.
see video.
http://youtu.be/yZIQGA5Jn9U
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If the phone is sim card locked would the phone pormpt me to enter the code?
this phone does not prompt for anything whather is the ATT or the T-mobile sim card.
see video.
http://youtu.be/yZIQGA5Jn9U
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SIM locked to a network. Meaning only a SIM from a particular network will work. Not a SIM PIN.
EDIT to add: also check your IMEI. Is it 004999010640000 or something else? (DON'T post what it actually is if it is something else...)
ctomgee:
What baseband version does your I9100 has?
I have I9100UHLPE
My IMEI starts with 3583xxxx
there is also a IMEISV = 01
fenjen or enyone: were can i d/l ODIN?
OK i found by the firmware version on my GT-9100 that is for Trindad and tobago,
So my questions is wich frimware will work in the USA wiht ATT or T-mobile, Anyone using this phone ins the uS wiht no issues please tel me what firmware version your phone has.
My I9100 has: fIRMmware: PDA:LPE/PHONE:LPE/CSC:LPE (TTT)
Wich according to this tread the frimware is from Trinida and Tobago
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
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ctomgee:
What baseband version does your I9100 has?
I have I9100UHLPE
My IMEI starts with 3583xxxx
there is also a IMEISV = 01
fenjen or enyone: were can i d/l ODIN?
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I have baseband xxki4.
I should note to you (again) that regardless of what baseband you flash to the phone, and if you do end up getting signal, you won't get better than Edge speeds on T-mobile USA's network.
As for what firmware works on which network: it doesn't matter. All of them will work, but some basebands/modems will work BETTER than others, but they should all get at least SOME signal.
Also, there's one more possibility. The phone's IMEI may actually be blacklisted. Check with your carrier on that.
I've had my Atrix for a year, now someone wants to buy it from me. Considering Motorola has given us the middle finger more than once, this will be my last Moto phone, and I'll sell my phone.
The thing is, I'm on a certain network (TELCEL) and my friend wants to use it with MoviStar.
I bought this phone brand new from my boss. I believe he got it as a gift from a Motorola rep (he got the entire deal - both docks and the phone). I do not know whether the phone is locked or not. I don't know how to find if it is or not.
I've unlocked the bootloader and am currently running CM10. I'll downgrade to stock 2.3 before I give the phone to my friend.
How can I check if the phone is unlocked and whether he can use it on another network? I have no clue and don't know anyone who has a MoviStar SIM. I would like to give him the phone knowing that it'll work..
Thanks!
Don't know if this helps, but-
If I search for other networks, I can see MoviStart without an issue.
I tried typing #073887* on the dial screen and nothing happens.
Perhaps it's already unlocked?
Put any other sim in it and see if it works. If its unlocked it will.
Unlocking bootloader etc doesn't remove network lock btw.
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Thanks... I can't easily find anyone with a MoviStar chip. As a matter of fact, my friend is the only one I know that uses that network! I'll have to go to MoviStar and ask for a SIM to try, I guess.
It doesn't need to be that specific one, just any other SIM card will do.
I have been using ATT service on this i777, now going to China and will be using their carrier for a long time. I learnt I have to go to either China Mobile or China Unicom if I'm to stick with this device. However both carrier's SIMs resulted in "SIM card not provisioned" notice and it's not working.
I am wondering if calling ATT helps, or I need a SIM unlock code, or I have to install a custom ROM to somehow bypass the SIM check? Or even more? I love this phone so I don't want to buy a new one here in China.
Any help is greatly appreciated!!
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Your phone needs to be sim unlocked. If it is not unlocked already, then by far the easiest route is to call AT&T to get the unlock code.
oh I'm sorry, I think I already unlocked it (spent a few bucks and got the code on a website)
I put in China Mobile's SIM and entered the code in the prompt box. Do I still need an unlock code from ATT ?
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Your phone needs to be sim unlocked. If it is not unlocked already, then by far the easiest route is to call AT&T to get the unlock code.
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Thanks for the reply. I replied you above but didn't quote.
If the phone is already sim unlocked, then you don't need to unlock it again.
I've never gone through the unlock process, or traveled over seas, so I'm not the best person to answer your questions. I think "not provisioned' indicates that the sim is not activated, or that the phone is not set up for the network, or something like that. You may need to input the correct apn for the network. Maybe you could go to the carrier's store and find someone who could help you?
Maybe someone with experience will jump in and help.
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If the phone is already sim unlocked, then you don't need to unlock it again.
I've never gone through the unlock process, or traveled over seas, so I'm not the best person to answer your questions. I think "not provisioned' indicates that the sim is not activated, or that the phone is not set up for the network, or something like that. You may need to input the correct apn for the network. Maybe you could go to the carrier's store and find someone who could help you?
Maybe someone with experience will jump in and help.
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yes I think you're right. I've been using dumbphone so I didn't reply you. Thank you!
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