Hello. I have an unlocked i717 and i have Claro Argentina.
In stock rom, i puted *#2263# and changed gsm to 850/1900 and worked fine.
Now in cyanogen 10.0 i have no 3g, no internet.
I have tried putting *#2263# and it doesnt work anymore.
I have tried chaging apn and, doesn't work anyway.
What can i do ? How can i acces to the same panel that i entered before with *#2263# to change bands?
Thanks
APN must be input exactly the same as the previous APN.
Also, it must be saved prior to leaving the setup screen, or it will be lost.
If the APN is correct, your signal will return ...g
I know that. Apn is ok.
Also in standard rom i DIDN'T have 3g until i change bands to gps 850 /1900 by the *#2263# mode (with same APN), problem is that now with cyanogenmode that *#2263# dont work anymore, and i cant change bands to 850/1900.
UODATE: If i put "Use only 2g networks" works fine.
Your input code is obviously a carrier function...
And if your current rom will not support the code change, then the obvious choice would be a return to the previous rom.
I dont know what rom you had before, but if manual entry of the APN fails, and the carrier code fails also,
You are likely missing the associated RIL's that accompany the radio baseband.
And in order to restore the radio interface libraries, you will need to restore your previous build, (it contains the RIL's)...
Or use a compatible, NON-AOSP build.
Cyanogenmod does not contain the libraries that were issued in your stock rom .....g
gregsarg said:
Your input code is obviously a carrier function...
And if your current rom will not support the code change, then the obvious choice would be a return to the previous rom.
I dont know what rom you had before, but if manual entry of the APN fails, and the carrier code fails also,
You are likely missing the associated RIL's that accompany the radio baseband.
And in order to restore the radio interface libraries, you will need to restore your previous build, (it contains the RIL's)...
Or use a compatible, NON-AOSP build.
Cyanogenmod does not contain the libraries that were issued in your stock rom .....g
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Sory im new to android, and i dont understand very well.
I know that the input code is a carrier function, what i don't really understand if why i i put automatic mode internet doesnt work. By the way, internet doesnt work but the icon of "3g" and "h" is there...
I know that i can return to the previous rom, but i would prefer to have android 4.1, default version is 4.0.4, and i also like cyanogen futures.
My before rom, was the samsung rom ATT, original.
I don't know whar RIL's are.
What is an NON-AOSP build?
Is there anyway i can use cyanogenmod ? If not, is there any other rom (non default) that i can use?
Thanks
AOSP stands for "android open source project "...
It is pure android software , that lacks the "skin" or theme that is applied from Samsung.
It also means that some dependent software may also be missing. RIL's for example...
Ril's ...or radio interface libraries, are carrier added software that allow your radio..(transmitter chip) to communicate with your network , or other networks around the world.
And if they are missing, will break function with their respective carriers.
My first impression was that you are missing these files that are present in a stock rom, but not present in an AOSP build.
And that is a possible cause for your data issues.
But your saying that you do see the 3g, and H icons ??
This tells me that your device does see the network, but takes us back again to the APN settings, or the RIL'S..
Having voice service, but no data, would indicate a bad APN....but you said it's correct, and I believe you.
Of course, you have data enabled ??
I'm not doubting ....just making sure.
3g and H icons are a good sign....but the carrier is not seeing the device on the data side..
And this can be caused by a number of issues.
APN's and Ril's ....
Then we move to much more in depth causes..like device ID numbers missing, and carrier lockouts.
I don't think we are at those levels, and feel that we need to test the rom theory.
If you are willing to revert to the factory rom, we can then verify your current rom as the issue. And if the problem persists...we look deeper.
If the stock rom fixes the problem ....we'll find a suitable rom that won't break functionality for you ....g
Edit: very late here , and I'll be logged off for tonight, but will be back in the morning and continue to help you if needed...g
gregsarg said:
AOSP stands for "android open source project "...
It is pure android software , that lacks the "skin" or theme that is applied from Samsung.
It also means that some dependent software may also be missing. RIL's for example...
Ril's ...or radio interface libraries, are carrier added software that allow your radio..(transmitter chip) to communicate with your network , or other networks around the world.
And if they are missing, will break function with their respective carriers.
My first impression was that you are missing these files that are present in a stock rom, but not present in an AOSP build.
And that is a possible cause for your data issues.
But your saying that you do see the 3g, and H icons ??
This tells me that your device does see the network, but takes us back again to the APN settings, or the RIL'S..
Having voice service, but no data, would indicate a bad APN....but you said it's correct, and I believe you.
Of course, you have data enabled ??
I'm not doubting ....just making sure.
3g and H icons are a good sign....but the carrier is not seeing the device on the data side..
And this can be caused by a number of issues.
APN's and Ril's ....
Then we move to much more in depth causes..like device ID numbers missing, and carrier lockouts.
I don't think we are at those levels, and feel that we need to test the rom theory.
If you are willing to revert to the factory rom, we can then verify your current rom as the issue. And if the problem persists...we look deeper.
If the stock rom fixes the problem ....we'll find a suitable rom that won't break functionality for you ....g
Edit: very late here , and I'll be logged off for tonight, but will be back in the morning and continue to help you if needed...g
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In fact, "3g" and H icons are showed. There were also showed in stock rom and i had the same problem before changing gsm bands by putting the code. (3g icon but not internet). When putting the code and selecting first option (auto), 3g still doesnt worked, i had to change to manual select of gsm 850/1900.
Thats why i think there is a band problem. Because is exactly the same problem that i have now with cyanoged, that the one i haved with default rom before selecting manually 850/1900. Problem here, is i think cyanogen doesn't have an option to select manually the bands.
APN im sure is fine, cause i have checked all, (that was also the first i do in stock rom).
About devices ID number, once, when i pluged the phone to the pc, win 7 says that "the id number of the hardware was wrong" or something like that. I reinstalled drivers, and problem solved, i don't know if could be something of that.... (i still don't think so, because in stock version i had the same problem, as i have written).
I know that stock rom will work (only if i put manually the gsm bands).
So what should i do? Reset to factory rom and loose cyanogen ? (I prefer cyanogen, but if there is no solution to my problem....),
Thanks
PD: Also like i said, if i select 2g network only, icon shows "E", and i have internet.
Settings/wireless and networks/more/mobile network.....
You will find the manual network switch for cyanogenmod.
We have it for ATT also, but the network restricts us so it won't work. But should work for you.
I'm running CM9.1.0 stable ...
Also ....your radio baseband should not have changed by flashing cm, as the rom does not contain the radio image.
I would not flash a different radio image, as yours hasn't changed ....g
Yesterday night i have tried again with stock rom,
I noticed that in gsm 850/1900 shows "E" = 2g, the sane as cyanogen, If i change to wcdma 1900, it shows 4g and doesnt work, SOOO, i put another SIM of other company, and works perfectly fine in 4g.I ve called today to my company, and they told me that there was a problem with the antenna.
Finally, there was no problem in the cellphone, and i can use cyanogenmod, unique problem is beacuse of CLARO that is a fu****** ****.
Thank you
Glad to hear the good news ....
Happy flashing ....g
Yeah, lots of places use the 850 band. Especially where towers are far apart. Low frequency waves travel farther. Is Voda or Orange an option?
rangercaptain said:
Yeah, lots of places use the 850 band. Especially where towers are far apart. Low frequency waves travel farther. Is Voda or Orange an option?
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Here we only have CLARO, PERSONAL and MOVISTAR.
Here in my house, where i am now, i have 3g, h and h+. So finally there was not a problem of the rom nor cellpone.
Problem solved.
Thank you all.
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Hello, this is my first post her and my first experience in doing this.
I bought a 6800 off of eBay, It is the CDMA version w/ GPS, a Bell Mobility phone. I was under the impression that MTS (Manitoba Telecom Services) was still aligned with Bell, but it turns out that hasn't been the case in over 6 months, so now I may as well try and hack my phone. They don't use the same data lines anymore either.
I took it to MTS to get it activated. The calling and text messaging works just fine, but the data part does not work AT ALL. It gives me an error message "Can't connect for an unknown reason. To check your connection settings and change them if needed, tap Settings. If the problem continues, reset your mobile device according to your manufacturer's documentation and try again."
I've been doing some reading on the wiki and other posts here, and it's a lot to absorb for someone who is completely new to this. I THINK all I have to do at this point is unlock the phone, change the carrier to MTS, and enter the akey (which I could possibly get from MTS).
Does this sound about right? I realize I could put a custom ROM on and a new Radio ROM, but if I don't need them just yet I would rather see if this will work.
jordan-s said:
I realize I could put a custom ROM on and a new Radio ROM, but if I don't need them just yet I would rather see if this will work.
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i feel a custom rom is the first thing to do to these phones.... sorry cant help with the other questions......
Can you call them and find out how their data connections work?
Like with me, for Sprint, I have to dial #777. You might just have to edit your connection settings
Can't speak directly to MTS, but on VZW, what I do is an esn change off the phone to my backup...flash the custom rom, then esn change back. This takes care of akey and provisioning.
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OK, I have just received my Atrix, and am having trouble. Basically, it will not connect to mobile data.
It is an AT&T model, unlocked to all networks by the seller. I can make & receive phone calls (now I've found how to skip Blur setup), and have entered the correct APN settings, but it refuses to connect.
I am assuming this is a radio/frequency issue. Are there any radio images that can be used to correct this, so I can use this in the UK? On the Defy there is an app called "baseband switcher" which can install the correct info for you.
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Just a quick edit to show this issue is fixed.
I am unsure what fixed it. I have performed most of my testing at work, and found that the issue here was a problem with my provider (they were doing maintenance in the area). But it didn't work at home either, initially. I have flashed several radios, modified pppd-ril.options and replaced libmoto-ril.so. Something out of these has fixed my issue.
If I get chance I will remove some of the mods to see if the issue comes back, and post the results here for anyone else who comes accross this problem.
By the way, this has only fixed the issue of no 2G data. 3G data on 900MHz is still unavailable, as far as I am aware. If anyone knows how to check which frequency is currently being used, I can check this further, otherwise I think this is the best we can hope for at the moment.
Hi
Does anyone know the answer to this?
Can I flash a UK/European radio on this (AT&T) Atrix? I have installed Aura, will this make a difference? Are there "fruitcakes" available for the radio, or must I use and SBF?
I have tried to research this through the site (and google) but I can find no definitive answers. All I think I need is a 900/1800/2100 baseband. I definately have the correct APN settings, and mobile data has worked while I've been out and about, but it is very patchy and I am not getting mobile data in places I know have good signal, and am noit getting 3G in places I used to.
I had this same problem on my Defy, and this was easily fixed using the Defy Baseband Switcher app. Selecting a UK baseband fixed all my issues then, so I expect the same now.
Please help
Thanks
Mouse
Hello
I'm interested at the answer too. I have bought AT&T version from US and imported it to Europe.
The problem for me is that I need Atrix to use 900MHz 3G. I can use 2100MHz 3G but when the 3G is build using 900MHz, Atrix is not able to use 3G, only Edge or GPRS. I have other phone with 900MHz/2100MHz support which I use to verify existence of 3G service.
I have tried with radio version N_01.95.00R which did not work with 900MHz. Just couple of minutes ago I installed N_01.100.00R (CWM zip), haven't yet tested it with 900MHz.
I have seen reports from users owning Atrix, that they have been able to activate 900MHz 3G support by installing N_01.95.00R or N_01.97.00R.
If N_01.100.00R does not work, I''ll try N_01.97.00R and after that I don't know what to try.
is95kiko said:
Hello
I'm interested at the answer too. I have bought AT&T version from US and imported it to Europe.
The problem for me is that I need Atrix to use 900MHz 3G. I can use 2100MHz 3G but when the 3G is build using 900MHz, Atrix is not able to use 3G, only Edge or GPRS. I have other phone with 900MHz/2100MHz support which I use to verify existence of 3G service.
I have tried with radio version N_01.95.00R which did not work with 900MHz. Just couple of minutes ago I installed N_01.100.00R (CWM zip), haven't yet tested it with 900MHz.
I have seen reports from users owning Atrix, that they have been able to activate 900MHz 3G support by installing N_01.95.00R or N_01.97.00R.
If N_01.100.00R does not work, I''ll try N_01.97.00R and after that I don't know what to try.
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Thanks, that's more info than I've managed to glean from my research.
I'm also on a network which uses 900MHz for 3G (in some areas at least) so this may be my problem. I'm currently on baseband N_01.77.15P. If you wouldn't mind letting me know once you've checked I'll wait for you to report back about
N_01.100.00R.
By the way, does anyone know if there are these "fruitcake" things for radios, or do they have to be flashed from SBFs?
Just FYI, I got impatient, and work has been quiet, so I tried myself.
1.100.0R and 1.95.0R made no difference for me.
I also tried an international 1.97.0R SBF, and this gave me an error while flashing... was quite worried till I pulled the battery and it booted back up fine.
I just want to add, here, that if I manage to get 3G reception I can use it fine. However I don't get 3G in very many places, including ones which worked perfectly (full signal) on my Defy. Also, as soon as it tips over to 2G in these places, it shows the "G" icon but does not allow any traffic.
As I said, this is exact problem I had with my Defy when a ROM I installed changed the baseband to a US one from a UK one, and it was fixed as soon as I changed back. So "all" I need is a baseband which will install on my (BL unlocked, SIM unlocked, Rooted and ROMed) AT&T Atrix which is compatible with (O2) UK bands (specifically 900MHz for 2G & 3G and 2100MHZ for 3G only).
I tested with N_01.100.00R, but no success.
I don't know anything about "fruitcake", but I have installed new radio versions either from sbf with RSD Lite or from zip-files using CWM.
Where to find radio versions made for Europe/international use?
I have an AT&T Atrix in Germany, everything works out ok. Try following:
Go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1163009 and flash the radio from there.
In your stock dialer, dial *#*#4636#*#*, choose Phone Information, Set preferred network type to "GSM auto (PRL)" or "GSM Only".
Before all that though, make sure you have the correct APN, it'd be a bummer if it's that simple..
Vangelis13 said:
I have an AT&T Atrix in Germany, everything works out ok. Try following:
Go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1163009 and flash the radio from there.
In your stock dialer, dial *#*#4636#*#*, choose Phone Information, Set preferred network type to "GSM auto (PRL)" or "GSM Only".
Before all that though, make sure you have the correct APN, it'd be a bummer if it's that simple..
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Thanks. I have checked the APN settings so many times now that I could probably recite them by heart I have also installed an app which sets up the correct settings for me, so I'm pretty sure they are right. From *#*#4636#*#* network type is set to GSM auto, and "GSM disconnects" says "fail because Unknown Data Error".
Which radio from that post, BTW? The AT&T .91 one?
drmouse81 said:
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Thanks. I have checked the APN settings so many times now that I could probably recite them by heart I have also installed an app which sets up the correct settings for me, so I'm pretty sure they are right. From *#*#4636#*#* network type is set to GSM auto, and "GSM disconnects" says "fail because Unknown Data Error".
Which radio from that post, BTW? The AT&T .91 one?
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Yep, that's the one I'm using.
Try flashing that and see how it goes. Though data should work regardless older / newer radio; have you tried calling your provider?
Nup
Flashed the linked radio, and it made no difference.
By the way, I finally found where the "Select band" item was, it's in the 4636 menu, phone info, menu key, select band. This shows only USA.
I think I may try flashing the French fruitcake located here just to see if that fixes it. Orange France uses the same frequencies. I know it's stock, but I can try flashing a custom ROM after. I just want to get this thing working now...
Also, there is a post here which seems to suggest a method to fix it, but I am at work and it's too much hassle to set all that up here.
I tried to flash couple of international sbf's but none installed, sec_exception febe 35,35 was the problem.
Then I tried to install Bell radio from bellradiolatest.zip using CMW. Now I have version n_01.77.30s.qn, haven't tried 900MHz yet but 2100MHZ is working as it was with other versions.
4636 menu shows me also the USA Band, which is only option, cannot be changed.
After I have verified that this n_01.77.30s.qn ain't working, I'll try AT&T .91.
I'm using Cyanogenmod and prefer it, I just can't stand the original firmware or something based on original one. For example, week starts from Monday here, in CM I can choose it but US based firmwares week starts from sunday and cannot be changed.
I can confirm that flashing a French fruitcake doesn't work, results in flashing red led. Restored from backup, back to square one.
The Atrix from AT&T does not have the ability to utilise the WCDMA network on the 900Mhz band.
matthew5025 said:
The Atrix from AT&T does not have the ability to utilise the WCDMA network on the 900Mhz band.
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Is this certain? Can anyone confirm this?
Also, does anyone know if O2 UK are disabling 2G on 900MHz when they enable 3G?
drmouse81 said:
Is this certain? Can anyone confirm this?
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It is confirmed by motorola themselves, at the motodev website. This is the link to the said page.
WAN: VOICE BANDS GSM 850/900/1800/1900,
W-CDMA 850/1900/2100
drmouse81 said:
Also, does anyone know if O2 UK are disabling 2G on 900MHz when they enable 3G?
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Never heard of a carrier disabling a network they already have, but why would you be worried?
That sucks!
Anyway, the reason I was wonderring is that I cannot get a 2G data connection either. I have been told now on another forum that this is not the case, and I should be getting 2G data. So it seems the phone cannot even make a 2G data connection at 900MHZ (this network only does 2G at 900MHz, 3G is at 900/2100MHz). In *#*#4636#*#* it shows DcAtivatingState for ages, then goes inactive with "Unknown Data Error".
When I can get a 3G signal it is fine.
drmouse81 said:
That sucks!
Anyway, the reason I was wonderring is that I cannot get a 2G data connection either. I have been told now on another forum that this is not the case, and I should be getting 2G data. So it seems the phone cannot even make a 2G data connection at 900MHZ (this network only does 2G at 900MHz, 3G is at 900/2100MHz). In *#*#4636#*#* it shows DcAtivatingState for ages, then goes inactive with "Unknown Data Error".
When I can get a 3G signal it is fine.
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Could you type the whole thing out? Also, check your apn settings
I am absolutely certain the APN settings are correct, I have checked them over and over, set them using an app, and verified against my previous phone as well.
State: Dc ActivatingState is connecting to [ApnSettingV2] giffgaff data, 1357, 23410, giffgaff.comm , , , , , -1, true, -1, 0, 0, *, IP, IP
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It sits at that for a long time, then goes to
State: DcInactiveState disconnected with last try at 17:35
fail because Unknown Data Error
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I have also just had a reply on my operator's forum from another user who says he had exactly the same problem with this phone.
Now it's just gone into DcActiveState, and says the connection is available. However, nothing gets through. It reckons it's sending and receiving PPP packets, but I can't ping anything, can't nslookup, and obviously can't browse.
Just tried with my old phone, and everything looks the same (when restricted to 2G only), and it operates perfectly. So it is the phone. I checked the APN settings again, before you ask, and they are identical between devices.
I did read something about the stock AT&T firmware blocking other APNs, but that can't be what's happenning here, can it? I mean, it works fine when it can get 3G.
Right, this is getting irritating.
I just flashed a stock 2.3.4 fruit cake to see if that helped. I added my APN settings, and couldn't connect. Set it in WCDMA only and it got a weak HSPA signal, went through Blur setup. Tried again on GSM auto and no joy, even when it hits DcActivatedState nothing gets through.
I am absolutely certain it is not the APN settings. I am sure they would not even allow 3G access if they were wrong, but with a 3G signal it works perfectly. But on GPRS (in several places, miles apart so on different cells) I can get not data connection.
Hello guys I think I have a problem. After installing this (CyanogenMod 7.2-cooper-KANG-RC0-Android 2.3.7) my phone's data capabilities like 3g is not working anymore.
I am using the baseband S5830DXKT5 (2.3.6) from SIngtel. However, after flashing (before I install cm 7.2) I tested the 3g and I connected to the internet and it was fine. But when I install this ROM, my data capabilities fail.
I have the proper internet settings that my network provided me.
I have a signal and Messaging works. I can also browse the internet through wifi.
Help?
trycan said:
Hello guys I think I have a problem. After installing this (CyanogenMod 7.2-cooper-KANG-RC0-Android 2.3.7) my phone's data capabilities like 3g is not working anymore.
I am using the baseband S5830DXKT5 (2.3.6) from SIngtel. However, after flashing (before I install cm 7.2) I tested the 3g and I connected to the internet and it was fine. But when I install this ROM, my data capabilities fail.
I have the proper internet settings that my network provided me.
I have a signal and Messaging works. I can also browse the internet through wifi.
Help?
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Did you manually enter the APN settings and press the circle ?
No, the settings was already there. I tried to manually change it but the parameters are already the same as what people in my country suggested.
The circle is already toggled.
vertcam9 said:
im using CM7.2 as well but does not have issues.
Since CM 7.2 there is an additional settings included in the Wireless & networks
1.Mobile Networks > Network Preferences
> now there is an option to select WCDMA only, WCDMA Preferred etc.
> ensure you select WCDMA Preferred if you want 3G
> or WCDMA Only to forceit to always use 3G connection
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Found this in the other tread.
I had tried it and it still doesnt work.
I also read the whole tread and to no avail, my data connection still does not work.
Ive tried using different baseband versions and different roms.
Whatever baseband I use, the 3g and data connection works. However, once I install any rom there is, Ive tried three (Kang, Ice Cream Sunday, CyanoAce), I just lose 3g and data connection.
can anyone help?
Now basically i also had the same problem... Intially wen i flashed CM version my DATA nor 3G working.. Later called up my svc provider they told to delete the OLD APN and he guided me thru the whole process of putting new APN.. Viola a restart my DATA came back May be u can try this once...
This was an issue for Telcel in Mexico when the upgrade to 2.3 came to Galaxy Ace, the fix was changing the Radio file (to a latin american one) but in this case is all zipped and i don't know if this can help actually.
Just a stab in the dark, try turning on data roaming... worked for me... with Grif's CM 7.1 with an unlocked Galaxy Ace not running it's native SIM. Worth a shot?
Maybe its your APN setting
If you're using globe, they have 3 or 2(not sure) different APN for postpaid and prepaid subscriber.
for postpaid I think its "internet.globe.com.ph"
for prepaid its "http.globe.com.ph"
mywhiteside said:
This was an issue for Telcel in Mexico when the upgrade to 2.3 came to Galaxy Ace, the fix was changing the Radio file (to a latin american one) but in this case is all zipped and i don't know if this can help actually.
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Can you explain further? I think this maybe the issue because my unit was not bought here in our country. It was bought by my dad in another region.
ijustzeke said:
Maybe its your APN setting
If you're using globe, they have 3 or 2(not sure) different APN for postpaid and prepaid subscriber.
for postpaid I think its "internet.globe.com.ph"
for prepaid its "http.globe.com.ph"
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wow this actually worked.
thanks a lot man!
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so for people the will encounter this kind of problem in the future, here is what apparently happened.
Globe (our Network Provider) sets the default APN to the postpaid instead of the prepaid one when you install new ROMS.
to think that this may be this simple. ive researched changing CSCs to flashing different basebands and roms.
case closed!
No problem. Glad I helped.
OK guys the title explains my predicament. I live in Costa Rica and am currently with the I.C.E for any of you that may be from here. I purchased a used S2 from a guy that bought it from Claro. So the first thing I did was get rid of the stock and I flashed everything like I wanted which is:
CheckROM v6
Using DarkKnight's Kernel
I'm using the KI3 radio but I have about 20 others and none of them changes my situation (coming up)
Original info was:
PDA-KG7
Phone- KG4
CSC - KH2
NOW here's the deal, my network icon has full bars but with an R for roaming. The phone works fine, I somewhat have data connectivity although SLOW, BUT when I go to APN settings there is nothing there NOR will it let me save a new APN, BUT I do get the 3G and H icons depending on where I am, I just can't program in a new APN or get rid of the Roaming icon no matter what ROM I flash, kernel or radio combination...
I have tried automatically and manually selecting my networks also, no dice...
I have of course already gone to *#*#4696#*#* and changed settings and tried all the variants but currently have it on WCDMA preferred.
I have also gone to *#2263# and tried all those variants but left it on WCDMA All Channels.
So I am more than open for any suggestions.
Go to Sammobile.com & search for stock firmware for your country/carrier (or just your country if they don't have any carrier specific firmware for your region), flash this firmware via Odin following whatever instructions Sammobile have for firmware downloaded from their site.
Once you've done that, check your APN setting & see if you have full connectivity. If for whatever reason your APN settings are blank (if you only end up downloading/flashing a country specific firmware only, for example), call your carrier for the APN settings and then enter these manually.
First thing you do when you have these problems is go back to stock & see if you can reproduce the problem or whether going back to stock fixes same
MistahBungle said:
Go to Sammobile.com & search for stock firmware for your country/carrier (or just your country if they don't have any carrier specific firmware for your region), flash this firmware via Odin following whatever instructions Sammobile have for firmware downloaded from their site.
Once you've done that, check your APN setting & see if you have full connectivity. If for whatever reason your APN settings are blank (if you only end up downloading/flashing a country specific firmware only, for example), call your carrier for the APN settings and then enter these manually.
First thing you do when you have these problems is go back to stock & see if you can reproduce the problem or whether going back to stock fixes same
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Thanks alot for your response MistahBungle.
Well on stock firmware is where I originally have the problem, that's the reason I began flashing ROMs and radios. IF I use a SIM from the original carrier which is Claro then all is well. BUT if I use a SIM from one of the other two carriers then the phone signal says roaming and I can't save any APN settings, no matter if I'm on stock firmware or any of the other ROMs or radio combinations that I have tried.
OK. Looks like we'll have to dig a bit deeper
So do you have baseband & IMEI in settings/about phone ? That issue of not being able to save APN settings with those other carriers sounds to me like a SIM or network issue. My first thought was it's a problem with the baseband, hence I suggested to flash a stock rom. But if that was the issue, you probably wouldn't be able to enter APN details for any sim/carrier.
Actually, now that I think about it. You know what it sounds like ? That the phone is network locked to your original carrier. That would explain everything.
If your phone *should* be locked (like you're on a contract where you only 'own' the phone at the end of the contract, etc), then I guess you can either pay the original carrier to unlock it. Or you can try one of the many unlock methods you can read about on here/apps you can get on the Market. Or if it shouldn't be locked yet it is, maybe ask the original carrier to unlock it.
You could also try flashing a specific rom for one of the other carriers, but I'm pretty sure that phone is network locked.
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Thanks alot for your response MistahBungle.
Well on stock firmware is where I originally have the problem, that's the reason I began flashing ROMs and radios. IF I use a SIM from the original carrier which is Claro then all is well. BUT if I use a SIM from one of the other two carriers then the phone signal says roaming and I can't save any APN settings, no matter if I'm on stock firmware or any of the other ROMs or radio combinations that I have tried.
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OK. Looks like we'll have to dig a bit deeper
So do you have baseband & IMEI in settings/about phone ? That issue of not being able to save APN settings with those other carriers sounds to me like a SIM or network issue. My first thought was it's a problem with the baseband, hence I suggested to flash a stock rom. But if that was the issue, you probably wouldn't be able to enter APN details for any sim/carrier.
Actually, now that I think about it. You know what it sounds like ? That the phone is network locked to your original carrier. That would explain everything.
If your phone *should* be locked (like you're on a contract where you only 'own' the phone at the end of the contract, etc), then I guess you can either pay the original carrier to unlock it. Or you can try one of the many unlock methods you can read about on here/apps you can get on the Market. Or if it shouldn't be locked yet it is, maybe ask the original carrier to unlock it.
You could also try flashing a specific rom for one of the other carriers, but I'm pretty sure that phone is network locked.
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Ok just to clarify... all that makes sense, but what is ODD to me is that I don't think the phone is locked... I have full phone capabilities. I can make and answer calls, send texts, I even have full internet capability (even if I can't save any APN settings and there are none to be seen in the menu to choose from), I have the full speed of what I'm paying for from my carrier... the phone just won't let me SEE what APN settings it's using and in the signal it says R for roaming, but in networks it shows that it's connected to MY network...
Yes my IMEI does come up, BUT when I try one of those unlock apps I always get the message that it was unable to unlock it, but it's working with my carrier.
Ahhhh. OK. Yep that's a bit clearer now
OK. So we're pretty sure it isn't locked. That is really weird that it won't let you enter APN settings (regardless of which rom you're using), but you still have internet connectivity. Again, showing your network as the network connected to, yet showing up as roaming on the taskbar, is weird.
I've gotta say I"m pretty much stumped then. Haven't read a similar situation on here in the 4 mths I've been following the Q&A section of the board pretty much every day. Sorry I can't be of more help
Hopefully someone better qualified that me reads your post & can help. If you don't get a reply in a day or two, give it a bump.
cdzo72 said:
Ok just to clarify... all that makes sense, but what is ODD to me is that I don't think the phone is locked... I have full phone capabilities. I can make and answer calls, send texts, I even have full internet capability (even if I can't save any APN settings and there are none to be seen in the menu to choose from), I have the full speed of what I'm paying for from my carrier... the phone just won't let me SEE what APN settings it's using and in the signal it says R for roaming, but in networks it shows that it's connected to MY network...
Yes my IMEI does come up, BUT when I try one of those unlock apps I always get the message that it was unable to unlock it, but it's working with my carrier.
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Ahhhh. OK. Yep that's a bit clearer now
OK. So we're pretty sure it isn't locked. That is really weird that it won't let you enter APN settings (regardless of which rom you're using), but you still have internet connectivity. Again, showing your network as the network connected to, yet showing up as roaming on the taskbar, is weird.
I've gotta say I"m pretty much stumped then. Haven't read a similar situation on here in the 4 mths I've been following the Q&A section of the board pretty much every day. Sorry I can't be of more help
Hopefully someone better qualified that me reads your post & can help. If you don't get a reply in a day or two, give it a bump.
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Hey don't apologize, as you see no one else has ventured to give me a response either and I'm completely stumped myself. I looked for 5 days for an answer before I started a new thread because no one will go off on a noob for not searching quicker than I will, but I just haven't seen anyone with a similar situation on any forum anywhere...
THANKS AGAIN!!
Now to the rest of you devs, come on help a fella out and tell me what files I need to be looking for or modifying
Ok MistahBungles I got an update for ya... I decided to download a different firmware package (the PDA and Phone match mine but not the CSC), it's for Claro Argentina, BUT the ROM isn't branded when I booted it (the ROM the phone came had a CLARO boot logo (another reason I started looking for a different ROM)) and THIS ROM automatically has my APN settings in the menu without me doing a thing and the R in the signal is gone....
So now my question is how do I go about flashing the ROM I wanna use which is CheckROM but not lose my new found freedom (I ask because I'm not sure if this is a simple radio issue)
cdzo72 said:
Thanks alot for your response MistahBungle.
Well on stock firmware is where I originally have the problem, that's the reason I began flashing ROMs and radios. IF I use a SIM from the original carrier which is Claro then all is well. BUT if I use a SIM from one of the other two carriers then the phone signal says roaming and I can't save any APN settings, no matter if I'm on stock firmware or any of the other ROMs or radio combinations that I have tried.
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The Phone maybe Network Locked.(Not sim locked) As taken from gsmlocker.com:
Q. What sorts of locks are there?
A.
- lock phone to SIM
- lock phone to OPERATOR (network lock)
- lock phone to CODE (product lock = offer lock)
If your phone is locked to the sim you cannot use any other sim than the one you have: SIM broken makes phone useless.
If your phone is locked to an operator, you can use any SIM from this operator in your phone. You can switch between contract and prepaid as you wish, but not to a different operator.
If your phone is locked to a code, the phone checks a special "password" (GID) on the SIM that must match your phone. Providers often use different passwords for contract and prepaid.
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The Phone maybe Network Locked.(Not sim locked) As taken from gsmlocker.com:
Q. What sorts of locks are there?
A.
- lock phone to SIM
- lock phone to OPERATOR (network lock)
- lock phone to CODE (product lock = offer lock)
If your phone is locked to the sim you cannot use any other sim than the one you have: SIM broken makes phone useless.
If your phone is locked to an operator, you can use any SIM from this operator in your phone. You can switch between contract and prepaid as you wish, but not to a different operator.
If your phone is locked to a code, the phone checks a special "password" (GID) on the SIM that must match your phone. Providers often use different passwords for contract and prepaid.
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OK I get your point BUT the phone if fully functional, I'm using a SIM from a different carrier, I have a data connection, make and receive calls, the whole nine yards, it just won't let me see what APN setting it's using and the R symbol is in the signal... once again, IT IS allowing the use of a different SIM from another carrier
Yes its the same as me! I have the R showing as well.(if you put the Claro sim in the R will disappear yes?)
FlowerPotmen said:
Yes its the same as me! I have the R showing as well.(if you put the Claro sim in the R will disappear yes?)
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Yes when I use a CLARO SIM the R disappears....
BREAKTHROUGH... I think that I have found the culprit... since I live in Costa Rica I use Market Enabler... apparently whatever it changes is causing the problem, which is weird because I have 3 other android devices, I use the same app on all of them and don't have this issue... NOW I'm really scratching my head... guess I need to contact the dev?
Ahhh. So Market Enabler is changing the CSC which is causing the network settings to disappear/barf.
Nice work finding the source of the problem Yeah tell the dev. Hopefully they can find some sort of fix/workaround so you can still use Market Enabler.
cdzo72 said:
Yes when I use a CLARO SIM the R disappears....
BREAKTHROUGH... I think that I have found the culprit... since I live in Costa Rica I use Market Enabler... apparently whatever it changes is causing the problem, which is weird because I have 3 other android devices, I use the same app on all of them and don't have this issue... NOW I'm really scratching my head... guess I need to contact the dev?
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MistahBungle said:
Ahhh. So Market Enabler is changing the CSC which is causing the network settings to disappear/barf.
Nice work finding the source of the problem Yeah tell the dev. Hopefully they can find some sort of fix/workaround so you can still use Market Enabler.
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Well I just through and installed and tried ALL the market unlocking apps and they all apparently do the same thing and causing the same result, my phone thinks it's roaming, so now the head scratcher is why my other Android devices don't behave in the same way? This is my only Samsung. The others are Dell Streaks.
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Well I just through and installed and tried ALL the market unlocking apps and they all apparently do the same thing and causing the same result, my phone thinks it's roaming, so now the head scratcher is why my other Android devices don't behave in the same way? This is my only Samsung. The others are Dell Streaks.
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Sorry to bump this up, but I'm having the exact same problem. I was wondering if you ever figured out how to fix it.
I have a HTC Sensation and it happened to me right after I upgraded my custom kernel version to a newer one.
I never installed Market Enabler nor Market Access but when I check the SIM info it shows incorrect MNC and MCC values which
I can't change... they won't save in the system options.
I thought maybe my SIM card is screwed up, so I'm thinking of getting a new one from my service provider.
I just have to check it on a different phone first.
Pierrot Lunaire said:
Sorry to bump this up, but I'm having the exact same problem. I was wondering if you ever figured out how to fix it.
I have a HTC Sensation and it happened to me right after I upgraded my custom kernel version to a newer one.
I never installed Market Enabler nor Market Access but when I check the SIM info it shows incorrect MNC and MCC values which
I can't change... they won't save in the system options.
I thought maybe my SIM card is screwed up, so I'm thinking of getting a new one from my service provider.
I just have to check it on a different phone first.
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Ok, forget it. My SIM card was having issues, got a new one from my carrier. Everything is working fine now.
I have a streak 5 (supossed unlocked) with DSC ROM 2.3.3, and when I installed a new sim card from a new carrier, the phone "thinks" that I´m in Roaming (it shows de "R" over the bars), It works fine, but I can not have data (without wifi), even if i enable "data roaming"
I´ve tried with searches but no succes
Please help, i really need data!!!
Some more information please? Which carrier is the SIM from and who was your original carrier?
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Some more information please? Which carrier is the SIM from and who was your original carrier?
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Thanks a lot for your interest
The first carrier was Orange, in Spain, and the actual one is an spanish Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), called mobil R
Regards
Have you tried modifying your network settings or updating? Can you screenshot {more settings>network} also you need to ensure the hardware in your phone is compatible with the network spectrum of your current provider.
Sent from my Moto X Infused GS3
The very fact you're able to use the R/Vodafone SIM in your device proves you are unlocked. If it were tied to Orange you would have been prompted to enter an unlock code.
Without knowing the carriers you were going from or to I couldn't rule out radio frequencies as the cause of your problem. With this knowledge, it's possible to rule that out. Therefore your problem can be traced to one of the following:
*APN settings are set incorrectly.
*Your carrier's coverage map is inaccurate in your area and you really are roaming.
Check your APN settings, but I'm inclined to believe you are actually roaming from your location, in which case I'd go back to Orange since you weren't roaming with them.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
The very fact you're able to use the R/Vodafone SIM in your device proves you are unlocked. If it were tied to Orange you would have been prompted to enter an unlock code.
Without knowing the carriers you were going from or to I couldn't rule out radio frequencies as the cause of your problem. With this knowledge, it's possible to rule that out. Therefore your problem can be traced to one of the following:
*APN settings are set incorrectly.
*Your carrier's coverage map is inaccurate in your area and you really are roaming.
Check your APN settings, but I'm inclined to believe you are actually roaming from your location, in which case I'd go back to Orange since you weren't roaming with them.
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Thanks a lot again,!!!
I have found a posible solution in internet, The problem is as i use a MVNO , the actual ROM onlly identifies real networks and not the "virtual" ones, a posibility is editing the build.prop adding:
ro.roaming.extended=true
ro.roaming.extended_rule=1
but now i can not edit the build.prop, it gives me an error when storing it
regards
josinho00 said:
Thanks a lot again,!!!
I have found a posible solution in internet, The problem is as i use a MVNO , the actual ROM onlly identifies real networks and not the "virtual" ones, a posibility is editing the build.prop adding:
ro.roaming.extended=true
ro.roaming.extended_rule=1
but now i can not edit the build.prop, it gives me an error when storing it
regards
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solved!!!
I´ve had no succes editing the build.prop, I could edit it but nothing changed, but I talked with the carrier and changed de APN settings
and now is solved
Thanks a lot to stephon and droidscoop
Editing build.prop on the fly is not a good idea. If the build.prop isn't correct, at best the device will throw up errors and at worst it will bootloop. That said, there are build.prop editors in the Play Store. DSConfig itself is a limited build.prop editor in that the settings it adjusts are all written to build.prop when saved.
BTW, it's good to know that you got your issue fixed.