Hello everyone.
I will donate £20 to anyone that can find out what the issue is with my phone.
Here is the story!!
As soon as I got my Z Ultra I unlocked the bootloader and rooted the handset. I ran a couple of custom roms and a custom kernel. I then decided to sell the phone to my local CEX, but they wouldn't take it because it was rooted.
So when I got home I flashed a stock FTF through flashtool and now the phone will not find any sim card inserted. It took any Sim before I flashed the stock ftf.
I have tried different FTF versions and i'm getting the same thing. Does anyone know what has caused this or how to fix it? I will donate £20 to anyone that finds the answer.
PLEASE, PLEASE HELP.
Thank You.
Adam
is the imei valid at the moment?
Have a read of this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2593918
and you could think about using this https://mega.co.nz/#!J1FTTJbL!P2CrLYMRBQnScakdHK1wdc6bTsk07kVggbzDTlctoVw to install the newest baseband if that or imei is not recognised in 'about phone'
I'll take a look. Thanks. I will get back to you if this works and pay you £20.00 for your trouble.
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reeco said:
@blueether
I'm trying to follow the instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2593918
I'm following Downgrade 1
I have downloaded latest flashtool
I have downloaded this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=3442
But the above file is a .zip not a ftf. I have tried unzipping it, but its full of .sin files which wont flash in flashool. Am I missing something?
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Its ok, worked that out!!
Ok so I downgraded and rerooted. I then tried flashing the baseband in that link and i'm still getting "Please insert sim and restart the phone"
I've also tried updating to this rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2712899
So i'm now currently rooted running 4.2.2 on 14.3.A.0.757
I just don't understand how flashing software can be causing this problem
reeco said:
Ok so I downgraded and rerooted. I then tried flashing the baseband in that link and i'm still getting "Please insert sim and restart the phone"
I've also tried updating to this rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2712899
So i'm now currently rooted running 4.2.2 on 14.3.A.0.757
I just don't understand how flashing software can be causing this problem
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very odd indeed. Do you have a nandroid from the working ROM that you could restore? or could you reinstall the ROM to test?
I hope for your sake that it's not a HW fault if you want to sell it
Have you tried a different sim ?
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mr.joshuanice said:
Have you tried a different sim ?
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Lol. Yes. Thank you for your helpful suggestion
Sounds like it's the sim tray make sure inserted properly and not using any other sim adapters.Did you force the sim accidentally maybe that damaged the pins? If that fails try and flash it via sony companion software.Maybe just maybe the guy at cex I know they test them maybe he forced the sim and bent the pins whilst testing did it stop working after you had it back from them? If yes I would knock on their door.Hope you get it sorted
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Hi there,
First of all I want you guys to know that I am not really experienced. My English is not my main language so please forgive me for grammar mistakes.
Okay, so this is a long story but I will try to summarize it clearly. First I wanted to update the firmware but failed, so I got my phone bricked. Then I have managed to un-brick it and also put a new stock ROM on it. Everything worked fine except it didn't recognize the SIM card. Then I got frightened and since I am not experienced and didn't really know what I was doing (and I didn't want to cause more harm) I brought my phone to a local service where they fixed it by rooting it and putting back the old 2.3.5 gingerbread version (which was on the phone originally). Now it was recognizing the SIM card and everything was fine. But I really wanted a new firmware and I tried to update it from the phone with OTA updates. Everything went fine and it updated the phone to Jelly bean 4.1.2 but again, it is not recognising the SIM card.
So long story short: I have a rooted galaxy s2 GT-I9100 (unlocked), and after firmware update to 4.1.2 it is not recognising my SIM card. It can't be a hardware issue because it is working with the older firmware version. I have even got a new SIM card becuase the previous one was really old but it didn't help.
I was thinking maybe I should try to install a newer version ROM. I would really like to use Jelly bean and I don't want to go back to gingerbread only if there is no other option...
So what do you think? What should I do to fix this issue?
Thanks for help!
check your IMEI...
wishmas7er said:
check your IMEI...
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What do you mean exactly? It's the same as written behind the battery.
Norbi77 said:
Hi there,
First of all I want you guys to know that I am not really experienced. My English is not my main language so please forgive me for grammar mistakes.
Okay, so this is a long story but I will try to summarize it clearly. First I wanted to update the firmware but failed, so I got my phone bricked. Then I have managed to un-brick it and also put a new stock ROM on it. Everything worked fine except it didn't recognize the SIM card. Then I got frightened and since I am not experienced and didn't really know what I was doing (and I didn't want to cause more harm) I brought my phone to a local service where they fixed it by rooting it and putting back the old 2.3.5 gingerbread version (which was on the phone originally). Now it was recognizing the SIM card and everything was fine. But I really wanted a new firmware and I tried to update it from the phone with OTA updates. Everything went fine and it updated the phone to Jelly bean 4.1.2 but again, it is not recognising the SIM card.
So long story short: I have a rooted galaxy s2 GT-I9100 (unlocked), and after firmware update to 4.1.2 it is not recognising my SIM card. It can't be a hardware issue because it is working with the older firmware version. I have even got a new SIM card becuase the previous one was really old but it didn't help.
I was thinking maybe I should try to install a newer version ROM. I would really like to use Jelly bean and I don't want to go back to gingerbread only if there is no other option...
So what do you think? What should I do to fix this issue?
Thanks for help!
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is the sim card not detected or there is no signal?
Try flashing a different stock jellybean firmware mate
There are many jb firmwares out there and there is no need to revert back to gb
Gud luck
machokingjim said:
is the sim card not detected or there is no signal?
Try flashing a different stock jellybean firmware mate
There are many jb firmwares out there and there is no need to revert back to gb
Gud luck
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There is a signal. Only the SIM card is not detected.
Norbi77 said:
There is a signal. Only the SIM card is not detected.
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then as i mentioned earlier try a different stock jb or a custom rom
The problem must be solved
It doesnt look like a corupt efs file if so then the sim card should be detected with no signal
Gud luck
machokingjim said:
then as i mentioned earlier try a different stock jb or a custom rom
The problem must be solved
It doesnt look like a corupt efs file if so then the sim card should be detected with no signal
Gud luck
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I flashed a new ROM (4.2.2), now it works Thanks!
Norbi77 said:
I flashed a new ROM (4.2.2), now it works Thanks!
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no prob mate
dear norbi
Hey friend norbi. I have a same problem please share link 4.2.2 please.
Hey everyone i have this samsung galaxy S2 4G I9100M from bell and for some reason its not recognizing any sim card. Wifi is not working either. I have done factory reset but still no luck. I am new to this forum so not sure if this is the right place to post this. Can someone please help what i can do in terms of software to fix it? Its running Gingerbread. Should i flash my phone. I dont even what it means to flash a phone so i realy need help. thx
Sim card Slot doesnt look damage. So i think its a software issue.
kaboose786 said:
Hey everyone i have this samsung galaxy S2 4G I9100M from bell and for some reason its not recognizing any sim card. Wifi is not working either. I have done factory reset but still no luck. I am new to this forum so not sure if this is the right place to post this. Can someone please help what i can do in terms of software to fix it? Its running Gingerbread. Should i flash my phone. I dont even what it means to flash a phone so i realy need help. thx
Sim card Slot doesnt look damage. So i think its a software issue.
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I think you bricked your phone.
If it is unrooted then connect it to kies and install the latest android version 4.1.2 and then check this issue.
Or if it is not recognised by kies then go to sammobile.com click on firmware section choose your country and download the lastes firmware and flash it from odin. There are lots of guides available for flashing any official rom via Odin.
Good luck
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Jeetu said:
I think you bricked your phone.
If it is unrooted then connect it to kies and install the latest android version 4.1.2 and then check this issue.
Or if it is not recognised by kies then go to sammobile.com click on firmware section choose your country and download the lastes firmware and flash it from odin. There are lots of guides available for flashing any official rom via Odin.
Good luck
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what do you mean by bricked my phone? it still turns on
how can i checked if it is unrooted?
y do i need to install 4.1.2?
thx
anyone know how can i fixed this phone ?
kaboose786 said:
anyone know how can i fixed this phone ?
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What's the actual problem now you are facing?
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Jeetu said:
What's the actual problem now you are facing?
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Same problem that i opened the thread about, its not recognizing any sim card and wifi isnt working
kaboose786 said:
Same problem that i opened the thread about, its not recognizing any sim card and wifi isnt working
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Did you try to update it with kies. ?? As you have to install the firmware again.
If you have tried other sims than it sound like it's a hardware issue. Probably should send it in for repair.
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I'm stuck on the current 532 Chinese version and it's not letting me upgrade or downgrade.
Been over 6 hours flashing and flashing and I'm having problems with the HK/Asian versions of the stock rom.
Since downgrading from 4.3 to 4.2 my sim no longer works regardless. I'm not getting any signal regardless of what I do.
I bought my Xperia Z Ultra from UAE and would preferably want to use a UAE/Middle Eastern Rom.
Previously I had the FTF file for the Middle East and it worked wonders for me. Unfortunately I've removed and can no longer find it.
Should anyone be kind enough to upload the FTF file or even guide me to a working link I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks in advance.
C6802 or C6833 ?
Halim2k said:
C6802 or C6833 ?
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6802. Thanks.
Here you go
XPERIA Z ULTRA C6802_14.1.B.1.532_GENERIC MEA.ftf
Oh, it looks like you've lost your IMEI, and that's why you're not getting a signal. This happens when you downgrade from 4.3 to 4.2. I have no idea why it happens, but it does, so follow this guide to restore your IMEI.
the problem may appear in some models. I downgraded mine from 4.3 to 4.2 without such problem.
p.s you can flash any firmware to your phone, no need to be in UAE. I live in Vietnam and I flashed European 4.3 on mine.
justsomebody said:
the problem may appear in some models. I downgraded mine from 4.3 to 4.2 without such problem.
p.s you can flash any firmware to your phone, no need to be in UAE. I live in Vietnam and I flashed European 4.3 on mine.
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True, however, I had issues with the HK edition of the rom. It had some corruption or file missing since it would't allow me to properly root and when trying to boot in CWM it would't work.
Halim2k said:
Here you go
XPERIA Z ULTRA C6802_14.1.B.1.532_GENERIC MEA.ftf
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Halim, thank you SO much bro, much appreciated.
LordManhattan said:
Oh, it looks like you've lost your IMEI, and that's why you're not getting a signal. This happens when you downgrade from 4.3 to 4.2. I have no idea why it happens, but it does, so follow this guide to restore your IMEI.
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Correct, my imei was 000000000000000. I will refer to the link you provided. Thanks.
I've successfully UPGRADED to 532 Middle East version. :laugh:
Thanks to everyone for their support and response.
Unfortunately I'm not that technical with regards to flashing and such and usually I spend hours if not a whole day trying to solve a simple issue.
Usually when attempting downgrading, flashing and changing roms and using custom firmware I get stuck half way through.
This ends up with a half working phone, boot loops, etc...
This happened when trying to get the 290 firmware, rooted with root. The part with regards to using a dual recovery was not too clear and this resulted in a bricked device.
I'm now back to stock 532, rooted & happy. To be honest, I didn't see any big differences with 532 and 290.
I cannot live without root. My bootloader is locked and unlocking it is a pain in the ass, lol.
I will patiently wait for the proper update of Android 4.4 Kitkat until I decide on upgrading.
I can only hope there is an easy rooting method of 4.4 when it's released. I don't plan on backing up data, reinstalling everything again, etc...
Let's hope when 4.4 Kitkat is released there is an easy rooting method which doesn't require an unlocked bootloader. :laugh:
I'm so confused!!
I have Sony Xperia L C2015 - Android 4.2.2 - 15.3.A.1.17
I have done Root access successfully, and my Bootloader still locked, I used this method to root my phone " http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/general/root-firmware-15-3-1-12-t2591290".
Now I need to make Factory Reset to clean everything then Reroot then Install my apps in a clean condition .
Now the question is:
How to make factory reset and return back to the original condition of the phone?????
Knowing that I'm not an expert, so please anyone give an easy tutorial
I appreciate any help ... Thanks
Hello there.
The best way I would recommend is to flash stock firmware.
To flash stock firmware. You will need the following.
A. Flast tool.
B. The firmware you want. (preferably 1.14 firmware)
C. Usb cable.
D. PC.
Follow the steps below.
Download the Flash tool.(links provided).
Download the Firmware, Stock FTF links provided.
Install the Flash tool and the drivers for your device.
Install fastbook and flashboot drivers too.
Click the thunder symbol.
Choose Flash mode.
Browse to choose the firmware you downloaded.
Power off your phone and connect your phone to the computer via USB while holding the power down button.
The phone will be flashed.
Once it is done, You will have your phone in factory settings.
Feel free to customize it.
Hit the thanks button if i helped.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/general/sony-xperia-l-flashable-ftfs-locked-t2560642
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Thanks mate
Now there is two other things:
1- I had already downloaded the 15.3.A.1.17 firmware ftf, I afraid to be not the original one, and someone had edited it, how could I now that this firmware is the original one from Sony??
2- If it is the original firmware, then, once I flashed it with the flashtool, my phone will return to be unrooted and I'll receive the OTA updates normally as any unrooted phone?
Thanks for your effort bro.
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You will get OTA updates. Even with the 1.14 version. That version is not modified or anything. All FTFs are original ones. And All receive OTA updates as it will if it was never rooted. Unless you have an unlocked bootloader. Incase you have an unlocked bootloader, you have to lock your bootloader to get OTA updates.
Hit the thanks button if i have helped you.
Ok, thanks bro. for your help
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EGY falcon said:
Ok, thanks bro. for your help
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Feel free to ask me for any help you need. Even if you plan on upgrading your phone to KitKat viz the so many ROMs we have for our phone!
Another Question
I had read many people threads that they flashed firmwares but they had an issue, that the region is not true, like Hong kong or UK.
How could I know that this region is mine, and how can I check the region area on my phone ?
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Is that possible to return to the stock state by using Sony PC Companion directly without any flashing or anything that the luck is playing a big role ??
There wont be any problem. I personally have never had any problems. Even though i have done this for years!
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There wont be any problem. I personally have never had any problems. Even though i have done this for years!
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Ok, but is there is a method to know the region of the firmware?
and, What about the 2nd question ?
Thanks
EGY falcon said:
Ok, but is there is a method to know the region of the firmware?
and, What about the 2nd question ?
Thanks
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Where do you live? Check the firmware list to see if there is any firmware for your region. If not, download the world firmware
I live in India. So i download the Indian firmware. Well, I use the world firmware though
Please help me..i have gone through your (Pitzmans) thread for flashing and rooting xperia z2 L50u..i have done all the steps and can now connect to mobile network and make calls.....the only problem now is that i cant switch on my WIFI. Wifi worked perfectly before i flashed the radio drivers ...please help
i have solved the problem with the help of ghostofcain
i flashed the generic uk rom
then i flashed the l50u radio drivers
Flash back stock ROM? , I'm puzzled why you flashed new radio unless you where having issues though.
ghostofcain said:
Flash back stock ROM? , I'm puzzled why you flashed new radio unless you where having issues though.
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I have flashed back the stock rom and everything works fine now..the reason i flashed a generic uk rom(unbranded) to the phone was because i bought the phone from china and it didn't come installed with google play services.i tried installing but it always failed with an error message...i have now rooted the phone and installed google play services as a system app but i cant open playstore nor can i log in my google account it keeps crashing once i open the app...Thanks
Try flashing an unbranded ftf (using flashtool) and exclude the radio (I'm sure there is a tick box for that) and see if that works
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Try flashing an unbranded ftf (using flashtool) and exclude the radio (I'm sure there is a tick box for that) and see if that works
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i have the same issue, but on my case sim does not work, i have tried Pitzman's method, it worked for like 1 day and then the no service shows up again
on what you have said exclude the radio, did you mean the baseband on flashtool?
Thanks
aminu241 said:
Please help me..i have gone through your (Pitzmans) thread for flashing and rooting xperia z2 L50u..i have done all the steps and can now connect to mobile network and make calls.....the only problem now is that i cant switch on my WIFI. Wifi worked perfectly before i flashed the radio drivers ...please help
i have solved the problem with the help of ghostofcain
i flashed the generic uk rom
then i flashed the l50u radio drivers
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I want to know which files are radio drivers? or where I can get them.
thank you
cnteddybear said:
I want to know which files are radio drivers? or where I can get them.
thank you
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Baseband is radio driver and you can get them from stock ftf.
darknessmc said:
Baseband is radio driver and you can get them from stock ftf.
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Thanks for your reply. are they in the modem files in /system/etc/firmware?
cnteddybear said:
Thanks for your reply. are they in the modem files in /system/etc/firmware?
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Yes, but I don't know their names.