Heya, basically I'm running FreeXperia's CM9 on my Xperia U, and it doesn't recognise/support my network (carrier) which is Virgin Mobile UK, an MVNO.
I believe this is a general issue with Cyanogenmod, my phone works but it says no service instead of the network name, it's seriously annoying. Cyanogenmod has the Virgin Mobile apns in it's apns-conf.xml, but it won't use these as it can't see that that is the network I am connected to.
Basically my phone should display:
Virgin = when using T-Mobile UK
virgin = when using Orange UK.
Instead it just says no service the whole time, surely this is a fairly easy fix, anyone got any advice?
I'd like to add support rather than just use an app to change the text.
Thanks.
MCC - 234, MNC - 31 and MCC - 234, MNC - 32, if that helps.
Any ideas?
When I'm using the Orange signal it says Orange, however on T-Mobiles signal it says no service. Any ideas?
I've tried:
spn-conf.xml
and
optable.db
With no luck.
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Apologies if this is dumb, but very new to this technology.
I have unlocked a HD2 from 02 using a code and it worked. Calls can be made.
I am using Virgin for connection, but the network shows T mobile. I cannot find a connection for Virgin for the internet though (not listed in the search) The phone is a UK one.
Should I update to a different rom, as I guess the 02 rom has been adjusted to satisfy 02 network.
Hope this makes sense and appreciate any guidance
virguin dont have their own network, they piggyback the tmo one.
Does the phone work?
As above ^^
I used to have a Virgin SIM and it showed as a T-Mobile phone. Just ignore it.
Thanks folks. The phone works as a phone, but I cannot get the internet as it only finds 02 when searching for a network and not anything else. I was supposing that this was because it was originally locked to 02.
chances are the apn settings are still set to o2.
settings - menu - all settings - connections - connections - advanced tab - select networks
that is probably set to the o2 apn in teh top dropdown.
also, in settings - menu - all settings - connections there may/should be a 'connection setup' app, run that
Thanks for the advice. I had a go at that but could not get the thing to switch to Virgin. It was not even detected.
I tried another HTC (never been locked) which is using a Virgin sim and that automatically detects and connects to Virgin from start up, so I am at a bit of a loss to see what is happening with the other device.
I am having a problem connecting to my 3G (HSDPA) with my Vibrant. My phone company is using 850 and 1900 (Bell Mobility). I have been at this problem for days now and am running out of places to look so I thought I would write down a list of what I have tried and see if anyone out there can suggest other things to check/fix. The first problem is that I am not sure when I lost my 3g as I was using WiFi as default in my home while rooting with the SuperOneClick. After rooting I installed the voodoo lagfix with a little bit of trouble so that may be where the problem lies. However, since then this is what I have done....
-Factory reset and wipe cache (didn't fix problem)
-Check APN Settings
APN - pda.bell.ca
Proxy - web.wireless.bell.ca
Port - 80
MMSC - h t t p : / / m m s . b e l l . c a / m m s / w a p e n c (spaced only because I cant post links yet)
MMS Port - 80
MCC 302
MNC 602
APN Type - Internet + mms
All others set to none or blank
-Check Flight Mode (disabled)
-Check Data Network Mode (on long power button press) (Enabled)
-Thought to try other roms, installed Darky's Ressurection 9.2, still no 3G
-Installed seeArms v0.4 with JL2 modem as that was what mine was stock. No 3g
-Entered *#0011* in Dialer to access Service mode
[1] DEBUG SCREEN
[8] PHONE CONTROL
[7] NETWORK CONTROL
[2] BAND SELECTION
Verified that I have both the WCDMA 850 and 1900 freq turned on
[1] DEBUG SCREEN
[1] BASIC INFORMATION
UMTS : HOME(CS+PS) <---Not sure if this is correct?
WCDMA Switches between 850 Band 5 and 1900 Band 2??
-Under Settings --> About Phone i have the following
Network - Bell
Signal Strength - -85 dBm 15 asu
Mobile Network Type - HSDPA
Service State - In Service
Roaming - not roaming
Mobile Network State - DISCONNECTED
IMEI - 35328504~.....it matches my product box
IMEI SV - 06
I dont know what other pertainent information would be needed but if your willing to help and need other info I will gladly look it up. Thanks in advance!
are you sure that you have a 3G coverage in your are?
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I am sure. I live in an urban area and have had no problems with nexus one before the vibrant.
I actually resolved the problem. I went into the bell mobility store and they put in a new sim card and refreshed my data package and everything was fine. No idea why this happened but it's all good now.
Thanks for your interest in helping!
Did you ever have 3g on your vibrant?? If you are not on the tmo network you will not get 3g only edge. Just like you can't use an unlocked iphone on tmo with 3g. Just like any phone really. Except you can use tmo vibrant on ATT with 3g. But can't use the ATT captivate on tmo 3g.
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I did have 3g for the first day I had my Vibrant until I started modding it. Like I mentioned though, 3g has been restored after a new SIM card and a refresh to my data package from Bell Mobility.
I will say though, that the 3g service I am getting is by far superior to what I had on my Nexus one with any radio I tried using. I am working in a very remote location in northern Alberta now and still get 3g
Now if only we had a stable and complete version of CM7!
Hi ,
I have Bell Atrix, unlocked, I flashed the Franch SBF 2.1.1, and all worked well, EXCEPT..
the phone is always roaming, I cannot get data unless I check the Data roaming, there is a little (r) next to my signal all the time..
and I don't know how to fix it..I checked Build.prop, to see if there any setting there.. but I dont know which and what to look for..
my question is: is there a way or a settings that I can change to get rid of the raoaming issue.
as I said my Atrix is BELL and I am with fido..
You need the apn settings for fido, and create an access name under wireless settings - network settings -access point names.
Have a look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=537829
Cheers!
Bell Atrix Roaming after FR 2.1.1
NFHimself said:
You need the apn settings for fido, and create an access name under wireless settings - network settings -access point names.
Have a look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=537829
Cheers!
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I did put the APN for Fido, unless I turn on the roaming data, it does not connect.. also now one seems to explain the (R) next to the signal.. why the Bell Atrix started to show me that its roaming after flashing with FR 2.1.1 sbf.. in on Montreal with FIDO and fido sim in my Atrix..
that is my real question.
Hi,
There are two numbers, MCC, and MNC in the APN, the phone will show roaming if what the network reports is different than what is setup.
MCC (mobile country code) for Canada is 302, you should have that.
MNC (mobile network code) for Fido is 370, if your APN isn't using that then you will be roaming.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_Network_Code
The French sbf may not have the canada codes in it's apns.conf, see attached file from the Bell stock firmware, you can replace /etc/apns.conf with that, then go to access point names and reset to default.
Cheers!
NFHimself said:
Hi,
There are two numbers, MCC, and MNC in the APN, the phone will show roaming if what the network reports is different than what is setup.
MCC (mobile country code) for Canada is 302, you should have that.
MNC (mobile network code) for Fido is 370, if your APN isn't using that then you will be roaming.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_Network_Code
The French sbf may not have the canada codes in it's apns.conf, see attached file from the Bell stock firmware, you can replace /etc/apns.conf with that, then go to access point names and reset to default.
Cheers!
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I'll take a look in my apns.conf but it must have the Canada codes as I have been running the french sbf since it was leaked on my Bell version (on Bell) and never had it roam. I just had to add the Bell apn (obviously) and it worked fine.
I do have a question for you though, since you seem to know a lot about these phones, etc. On my last phone (Samsung Galaxy S), there was a secret menu code (like *#*#4636#*#*) that would take you to the network band settings. From there you could not only see what band the phone was running on, but you could SET what bands were active. Is there anything like that on the Atrix? I am curious if the modem in these non Bell sbf's like Telstra/french sbf access the 850MHz band or not.
Hi,
*#*#4636#*#* is the only one I know about. You can set GSM vs GSM only etc, that would be where you'd change bands.
The codes would only be launching an android app/service somewhere, i tried a hex edit and file search of apps, couldn't find it.
Cheers!
NFHimself said:
Hi,
*#*#4636#*#* is the only one I know about. You can set GSM vs GSM only etc, that would be where you'd change bands.
The codes would only be launching an android app/service somewhere, i tried a hex edit and file search of apps, couldn't find it.
Cheers!
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Thanks for looking. I wasn't sure if you could even manually set anything other then selecting "USA Bands" in 4636. It's no big deal, i'm just used to being able to go in and manually select bands on my previous SGS.
My signal is fine, it was just for curiosities sake.
HI NF
I check my APN. here are the values
Name: FIDO
APN: Internet.fido.ca
USERNAME:Fido
PWD:FIDO
*****
MCC:302
MNC: 370
Those are the only values I have..
this is really strange.. according to the above, I should not be roaming.. but something changed in my phone when I first flashed the French SBF.. and is shows roaming after that flash..
this is really strange..
UPDATE: another problem : when I choose Setting->call Setting->Operator Selector, I notived two things.
the Check box next to Select Automatically is not there, I think it was there when I was on Bell Stock,
next when I choose .. Search Networks.. it searched for long time and phone stops responding, I have to Turn off .
also, when I choose Advanced Setting the Call waiting is greyed out, when I click on Caller ID I get Invalid SIM Error.. again I have to reboot to get the phone working again..
the info I have after *#*# 4636 ...
Nieigbouring CID shows as UNKNOWN..
Roaming: Roaming
NETWORK TYPE:UMTS
not sure if this will you a clue..
Hi,
Sounds like it might be an issue with the radio itself, or it could be that you are just roaming, perhaps a network outage. I would try flashing the telstra sbf, see if you get the same problem. If we had a Bell sbf would could revert back to the stock radio, so we have two options, 1.87 or 1.92. You could try just flashing the radio to see.
In my settings, I have it set to GSM (auto), nothing special there. In network settings, I have it set to automatic, under operator selection, auto is selected. I don't have roaming issues myself with either firmware, but I am not using my phone in your area. Could just be a network update in my area from being in the same boat.
Cheers!
NFHimself..
I followed your instructions about Restore the partitions.. and it works.. I dont have roaming anymore and data work.. you are the man!!! thanks so much for your help
it Worked!!!
I followed your instructions to RESTORE the phone and man.. I was so happy to see it work.. thanks so much for your help..
You're welcome, two times.
Cheers!
T959 with the nightly 44 installed and rather than display my carrier name - CincinnatiBell, my phone shows a 6 digit number. Under Wireless & Networks, Mobile Networks, Network Operators it displays AT&T and TMobile, and only a number (310420) for my carrier. I was out of my service area this past weekend, and CinBell phones always display 'CinBellUSA' when roaming - mine showed 'T-Mobile'.
Any ideas?
John
I'm bumping an old thread, this is beyond annoying. My phone does the same thing, except it never shows anything but the carrier number 310420. What is going on and how do I fix it?
Another bump. I'm on CM7.1 build 102
Hi Everyone,
Before I left the states for my trip, I added on global roaming plan. It was like $30 for 100MB or something as pathetic as that.
Given that I am running the latest CM nightly, I could not get it to connect to the Internets.
I bought a T-Mobile HR sim in Croatia and that worked quite well.
However, when I got to France, and got an Orange FR SIM, I could not re-up as you have to register the SIM card. 35euro down the drain!!
So now, I would like to see if there is some APN info I need to set up for my Verizon SIM card in order to get global roaming to work.
If anyone could point me in the right direction of a solution I would greatly appreciate it!
I'll be in France for the next 5 days, and will be riding bikes, so having a map and drive directions are a key.
Zlatty said:
Hi Everyone,
Before I left the states for my trip, I added on global roaming plan. It was like $30 for 100MB or something as pathetic as that.
Given that I am running the latest CM nightly, I could not get it to connect to the Internets.
I bought a T-Mobile HR sim in Croatia and that worked quite well.
However, when I got to France, and got an Orange FR SIM, I could not re-up as you have to register the SIM card. 35euro down the drain!!
So now, I would like to see if there is some APN info I need to set up for my Verizon SIM card in order to get global roaming to work.
If anyone could point me in the right direction of a solution I would greatly appreciate it!
I'll be in France for the next 5 days, and will be riding bikes, so having a map and drive directions are a key.
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If you are able to add an APN which I believe you can on a CM rom check out this website. There are a couple different settings for Orange sims and this was the generic. Settings for Orange - France
From this website, http://www.unlockit.co.nz/mobilesettings/settings.php?id=49 These are the settings to enable to use Data, MMS and WAP services on a mobile phone on the Orange's mobile network in France.
I haven't been able to test this myself but ran into your same problem a couple months ago in France with an Orange sim. If this works please let me know for the future.
Data APN orange.fr
MMS APN
WAP APN
Data APN Username orange
MMS Username
WAP Username
Data APN Password orange
MMS Password
WAP Password
MMS MMSC WAP Gateway
MMS Proxy WAP Homepage
MCC 208 MMS Maxsize
WAP Port
MNC 01 MMS Profurl
jfrichard said:
If you are able to add an APN which I believe you can on a CM rom check out this website. There are a couple different settings for Orange sims and this was the generic. Settings for Orange - France
From this website, http://www.unlockit.co.nz/mobilesettings/settings.php?id=49 These are the settings to enable to use Data, MMS and WAP services on a mobile phone on the Orange's mobile network in France.
I haven't been able to test this myself but ran into your same problem a couple months ago in France with an Orange sim. If this works please let me know for the future.
Data APN orange.fr
MMS APN
WAP APN
Data APN Username orange
MMS Username
WAP Username
Data APN Password orange
MMS Password
WAP Password
MMS MMSC WAP Gateway
MMS Proxy WAP Homepage
MCC 208 MMS Maxsize
WAP Port
MNC 01 MMS Profurl
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Unfortunately, I haven't gotten it to work
Ah well, I'm back in the States, so it does not matter much anymore.
If anyone needs 10euro worth of data for their Orange F prepaid, I have a code for you.
For future reference you wouldn't use Verizon's global plan with a local sim..,it would be one or the other. To roam, you just turn the phone on using your regular sim...the phone will pick up whatever network Verizon has a roaming agreement with. If you want to use a local sim (generally a much cheaper option as 100MB for $25 is terrible) you will only connect to that network and will get a local phone number etc.
From my Note 2 running Beans 21