Sorry I'm another noob to android.
I have an unlocked but branded O2 GT-I9100, I am trying to use a Tesco sim, everything works apart from the mobile internet. I have manually set up the Tesco APN on numerous occaisions but still can't it. When I put an O2 sim in, everything works perfectly.! I have tried vodafone sim and it's the same as Tesco. It seems like the firmware is somehow blocking anything but O2 from accessing the data connection. Is there an easy soloution.? thanks
model : GT-I9100
Android version: 4.0.3
Baseband version: I9100XXLPW
Kernal version: 3.0.15-I9100XWLD-CL524746 [email protected]#3
Build number: IML74K.XWLPD
Remove all APN's. Add only the Tesco APN, ensuring you choose 'default' as APN type. Reboot. Check to ensure the Tesco APN hasn't gone away after you've rebooted. Test.
If you've already done the above, I'm tipping the phone's locked (it does sound that way from the details in your post; you're having the same problem with two sims/different carriers).
O2 phones are meant to be unlocked anyhow....same as unbranded.
Can you confirm youve had the phone since new.
It shouldn't matter if the phone is locked or not as Tesco use o2s masts and so the phone won't know the difference
If voice calls work then presumably that proves the phone is unlocked and it is therefore most likely to be an APN settings issue?
I use a GiffGaff SIM in an unlocked SII GT-I9100 which operates in the same way as Tesco (both run as 'virtual operators' on the O2 network). Once the GiffGaff APN settings are applied the data connection works fine for me.
Maybe you can post the exact settings you're using for your Tesco APN configuration and someone can take a look at them.
Alternatively, are there any apps that help with APN settings? Tweakker, for example, claims to cover Tesco Mobile so might help. Note that there is a separate "Tweakker ICS APN Beta" for Android 4.x devices.
APN issue solved
Mr Anderson said:
If voice calls work then presumably that proves the phone is unlocked and it is therefore most likely to be an APN settings issue?
I use a GiffGaff SIM in an unlocked SII GT-I9100 which operates in the same way as Tesco (both run as 'virtual operators' on the O2 network). Once the GiffGaff APN settings are applied the data connection works fine for me.
Maybe you can post the exact settings you're using for your Tesco APN configuration and someone can take a look at them.
Alternatively, are there any apps that help with APN settings? Tweakker, for example, claims to cover Tesco Mobile so might help. Note that there is a separate "Tweakker ICS APN Beta" for Android 4.x devices.
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Thank You All for replying, I have fixed the problem. I have de-branded O2 from the phone and the APN is now working on all networks
using Odin3
Firmware: I9100XWKF1
Andriod Version: v4.0.3
By 'debranding' do you mean you flashed a different rom/CSC or simply removed all the guff/apps carriers put in their stock roms ?
Edit - Glad you got it sorted BTW
MistahBungle said:
By 'debranding' do you mean you flashed a different rom/CSC or simply removed all the guff/apps carriers put in their stock roms ?
Edit - Glad you got it sorted BTW
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I Flashed the firmware and now it's like straight from the factory.. lol
Which firmware (I.E which carrier's stock rom or was it unbranded UK, or something else entirely ?) single file in PDA section of Odin or multi-part ? Reason I'm asking is if someone else has a similar problem, your solution might give them some clues as to how to fix it if we know exactly what you did.
This is what I did
MistahBungle said:
Which firmware (I.E which carrier's stock rom or was it unbranded UK, or something else entirely ?) single file in PDA section of Odin or multi-part ? Reason I'm asking is if someone else has a similar problem, your solution might give them some clues as to how to fix it if we know exactly what you did.
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I googled the problem, and found a website that de-brands, even tho I could probably find the software for free, I bought it (£9.99) and followed the instructions :
C:\Program Files (x86)\FoneFunShop i9100 Debrand Pack\Guide\I9100_Guide.html
Hope someone finds this useful
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1121984
This is unbranded for UK
I have the Samsung Galaxy S II i9100M, which is the Bell Mobility (Canada) variant. Same hardware as the i9100 and capable of running roms for the international version; only difference is the crapload of bloatware Bell Mobility had installed on it.
Though a Canadian phone, the phone worked well using a T-Mobile SIM here in the US. After tinkering with Odin and a couple of ROMs I flashed the phone from a stock Gingerbread ROM to a leaked version of Samsung's 4.2 Jellybean ROM, made for the i9100, a couple months before the update on Kies was ready. Unfortunately, I sim-locked the phone, the cause I assume is a missing CSC file.
Does anyone know how to fix this problem? I have been told already by one phone unlocking company that to restore the CSC file I have to flash a new one. Will I have to flash a ROM with the proper CSC file then have someone unlock the device with a sim unlock code or can I just flash a CSC no sim-unlock needed? I NEED HELP PLEASE!!! I screwed up, and it's really annoying having a smartphone that works for everything but making phone calls or texting (the irony).
PICS I HOPE WILL HELP ARE ATTACHED
I'd just like to ask where I could find the original development roms which would work in the UK, as the ones in the thread are for the international version of the s3 i9300 only. This would be of huge help. Thank you
The UK phone is the international version, there is no difference. i9300 is the same model number, don't flash anything with a different one.
Okay thank you. Why do all the ROMs always say emergency calls only and the original ROMS work fine
Depends on the history of your handset, especially the efs folder and modem.
Ah I had no problem with the IMEI or baseband. I was receiving signal but it would say not registered on a network
Possibly your custom rom is missing the correct network settings, you haven't wiped the phone properly before flashing, recovery is out of date etc. etc. Also, try another SIM to see if it's a network problem.
Hello,
I have come here asking for massive help i am in the U.K and got my s6 edge on contract through mobilephonesdirect on the EE network, for the last 3 months i had battery and 4G problems and sent it to EE they replaced something and reset the phone but its come back with vodafone software in italian on it even tho when it went to them it wasn't on there and they will not change it to EE they have told me i need to go back to mobilephonesdirect and get them to sort it as they have supplied me with a vodafone branded phone in italian when it should be EE, now i'm thinking to save all the bother of explaining it all to them i could root the phone and install EE branded software onto it? but this is where i need help I have never rooted and phone i do not want to brick the phone, so is anyone willing to point me the right way im guessing i need the EE software for the phone and a guide to install it. please help I have had nothing but problems trying to sort this.
Thanks Sam
software info
this is my software info
SM-G925F
Andriod version
6.0.1
baseband version
G925FXS3DPC2
kernel version
3.10.61-7025264
[email protected]#1
build number
MMB29K.G925FXXS3DPF5
se for andriod status
enforcing
SEPF_SECMOBILE_6..0.1_0003
Hello everyone. I'm struggling to find a starting point on how to change the csc of my phone. I haven't changed a csc before and there are lots of conflicting info on the forum. I'm familiar with Odin and flashing ROMs in general.
I bought my phone from the US, and it has the AT&T G65USQU1ARBI (unlocked) software, however, I live outside the US and I want to change the CSC. I want Samsung Pay to show me offers from my region.
Where to start?
Should I flash a different ROM straight away? and would that change my CSC? Obviously, I don't want any of the AT&T features, so I don't mind changing the ROM.
Is there a ROM that I can flash that supports multi-CSC options? The Samsung variant in my region is Exynos, so can I still change the CSC to my region with my Snapdragon S9+ ?
Thanks guys.
EDIT: Just learned about the snapdragon root dilemma. So I guess the root option will be dismissed.
I bought a s9 + G965F with csc Singapore but I use in Brazil 4G network is ok but I can not use voLTE and Wi-Fi calling can someone help me? version of the OXM operator.