[Q] IMEI unknown and no signal - Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help &

Hey guys i have a problem.
I bought an LTE on T-mobile off ebay with a damaged digitizer. when i went to pick it up, the guy had his sim in and proved it accepted calls etc.
i got a new screen and did a factory restore. the new screen had a frame attached and i threw the old one away losing the IMEI number.
I get a t-mobile sim and activated it. i put it in the phone but it wouldnt pick up a signal at all.
it wouldnt detect a sim, even when i put in a sim from another network.
i checked settings and i says:
mobile network type: unknown
Service state: out of service
Mobile network state: disconnected
My phone number: unknown
ERI version: not avaliable
IMEI: unknown
i read online to try flashing a new ROM so i gave that a go but it didnt change anything.
i also read to check antenna connection but it connected ok and no damage on connectors.
does anyone have any idea what could be causing it and how i can solve it?

Flash Perseus Kernel and check that again
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jjpro45 said:
Flash Perseus Kernel and check that again
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ok will do that in a little while and will post results thankyou

it wont install it via sd-card. says signature verification fail.
will try it through odin now

odin wont recognise the file to flash it.
i downloaded the .tar zip file. any idea why it might not work?

Restore the IMEi backed up
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1946915
no backup then you need a service centre .
jje

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[Q] Mobile network not available..?

Hello, I bought of a friend a Samsung galaxy s and he said it needs only unlocking,so i "think" i unlocked it successfully.Was putting a O2 Simcard in and in applications i was having then the o2 SIM Toolkit.
But when i tried to make an phonecall, he tells me "Mobile Network not available",so i went to settings and wireless and network and tried to choose an network operator but he tells me then " Unable to connect to this network at this time.Please try again later."
What can I do?
Did you check the APNs?
Please first check if your IMEI is intact. If it is, flash a different MODEM and see if it works. If it's not, flash a fresh ROM using ODIN and that should hopefully restore your efs.
At first thanks for the reply, but now what is a APN? And how do i know if my IMEI is intact?
Sry,am a newbie
For you IMEI you should check your original SGS Box's sticker. There should be you IMEI number printed on. If you dial *#06# you should be able to read your IMEI. --> Look if it is the same as on your box
for apn settings. Apn is your connection settings, how your phone connects with the providers network. you have to check your mobile network settings if these are correct.
So, the IMEI nr is different then on the sticker,and the apn wasnt ticked,so I ticked the O2 and tried but still no mobile network.
Then i need to flash if I'm right?
I was already looking a bit around here about roms etc. But there are quite a few out there,so when you say to flash a fresh rom,which actually do I need to use?
Thank you
Hi again,
because the imei wasn't the same, I flashed it with a new rom (actually two different ones)
But still after both flashes I still don't got my old imei and still no mobile network available. After the one flash with I9000XXJPU he didn't said anymore no mobile network available,instead he said no data network available.
It would be nice if somebody would have some advice or help.
Thanks
hey! don't panic, i have had the the same problem
just download darky's resurrection edition in the development section and flash it. it should bring you back to froyo 2.2.1 and should also restore your imei properly. after this procedure you are free to flash any rom you want
dasickzz said:
Hi again,
because the imei wasn't the same, I flashed it with a new rom (actually two different ones)
But still after both flashes I still don't got my old imei and still no mobile network available. After the one flash with I9000XXJPU he didn't said anymore no mobile network available,instead he said no data network available.
It would be nice if somebody would have some advice or help.
Thanks
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Flash back to 2.2.1
Check imei
Continue on..
Also the problem you had when flashed JPU sounds like you didnt have your APNs correct..thats why the "no data network available"
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For apn settings check your provider website, our phone them and they will help you set it up
Insanity cm 014/glitch
Hey, I'm having exactly the same problem although the imei number for me is correct.... What can I do?? I googled this problem for hours and without any solution found.... Thanks for any help out here!
Sorry I don't mean to spam but I really need help with this! Thanks
hey, check this, seems to be solved
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f453/samsung-i9000-after-unlock-no-network-1168675/
automatic search network...n pjt phone on Utomode for selectkon network
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No Network
Hi!
I have the same problem.
Network is fine (i switched the SIM-Card into different phones), but my SGS GT I-9000 does not connect / find to any network.
I am running Darky`s ROM 4.0.4 v11.0 Black Edition with 3.0.17-Semaphore_ICS_1.2.5s.
Also, the phone says on screen the name of my network provider (COSMOTE), but no signal.
What now?

Pleaseeeee help with no service issue!! Driving me crazy now!

Hi All.
I'm trying to get my friends phone to work. he got given it as a gift from a family member who upgraded, this was about 3 weeks ago and i havent been able to get it to work. the phone is unlocked, and now rooted with Dark Nights 4.0.4... it did have gingerbread 2.3.5 on... but regardless of the rom this handset has had this problem ever since.
The problem:
When we first put his sim card in, he popped up with signal and a carrier name, then changed to emergency calls only. But the signal bar was still full! So thinking it was software related i gave the phone a factory reset, no fix. So i then rooted the handset and put a custom rom on, the same rom that i use on my i9000. Darkys Rom 4.0.4. Still no fix, this is very wierd, tried lots of sims in this phone now and does excactly the same with each one, and we know these sim cards work because there our own.
We have tried with 3, T-Mobile, Orange, o2 and Vodafone. Excactly the same happens all the time, carrier name pops up for about 2 seconds then goes to emergency calls only. but signal bar still full.
Here is all the details on the about section of the phone....
Model Number: GT-I9000
Android Version: 4.0.4
Baseband Version: I9000XXJVU
Kernel Version: 3.1.10-i9000 Devil_1.1.6b_BFS_BLN_CMC
Build Number: Dark Night 4
Status Section of Phone....
Network: Orange (Currently as Sim)
Signal Strength: -83 dBm 16 asu
Mobile Network Type: UMTS:3
Service Status: Out of service
Roaming: Not roaming
Mobile Network State: Connected
My Phone Number: (Displayed Correctly)
Imei: (Displayed)
IMEI SV: 01
This is all details under the *#-#4636#*#* testing page....
Signal Strengh: -85 Dbm 15 asu
Location: LAC = bbc CID = bbc8d3b
Neighbouring CID: unknown
Roaming: Not roaming
GSM Service: Emergency Calls Only
GPRS Service: Disconnected
Network Type: UMTS:3
Message Waiting: False
Call Redirect: False
Call Status: Idle
Radio Resets: 0
Data Attempt: 0
Data Successes: 0
GSM Disconnects: ========DATA=======
PPP Sent: -1 pkts, -1 bytes
ppp recieved: -1 pkts, -1 bytes
Number of PPP reset since boot: 0
I know this might be information OVERLOAD but i thought if it helps someone help me, then so be it!
PLEASEEEEE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please can someone help me as this has now beaten me!!! And im ready to throw this phone away!!! lol...
Huge thankyou in Advanced!!!
Dobby
Is the apn setup correctly? You should be able to get correct config from the web
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Is the apn setup correctly? You should be able to get correct config from the web
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yeah those are the first things ive looked at. lol... and for each sim card they have been set up correctly.
Have you still got your proper imei number?
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Have you still got your proper imei number?
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Yeah thats displayed correctly.
Hmmm, have you tried factory reset? If so, might have to reflash back to stock rom, that should get radio working (unless imei is barred somehow)
If you have a backup of your efs folder, try restoring it (after backing up current efs folder)
clear cache, dalvik cache, reset permissions, reboot
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gsw5700 said:
Hmmm, have you tried factory reset? If so, might have to reflash back to stock rom, that should get radio working (unless imei is barred somehow)
If you have a backup of your efs folder, try restoring it (after backing up current efs folder)
clear cache, dalvik cache, reset permissions, reboot
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Yeah tbh mate, i think its fubard... done all that and still no joy!
did you do full wipe, the flash stock rom using odin with repartition? if so, not looking good unless someone else has any ideas
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I had a similar issue with my I9000T.
I was able to get sertvice in some areas and Emergency calls only in others.
I flashed back to stock and still had the issue, so i returned it to my carrier for service and it came back all good.
OK, i was going to flash to stock again just to make sure, and i cant find the rom, were can i download it for Odin? I cant remember were i got my one from?
dobknobby said:
OK, i was going to flash to stock again just to make sure, and i cant find the rom, were can i download it for Odin? I cant remember were i got my one from?
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You can find stock here:
samfirmware.com
But you have to register for downloading.
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rackjob said:
You can find stock here:
samfirmware.com
But you have to register for downloading.
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thankyou

Phone will not recognize sim/ imei "Unknown"/ baseband "Unknown"? *Updated*

Phone will not recognize sim/ imei "Unknown"/ baseband "Unknown"? *Updated*
Updated title because problem has now changed.
current problem--
Phone is stock, randomly stopped getting signal factory reset phone using keypad, now phone will not recognize sim card, the imei is blank and the baseband is unknown. Tried reseating the sim, and powering on off.
initial problem--
After having a problem free note for some time now it randomly stopped working. I cannot make a call/ text or use data but the wifi works and the phone functions outside of those uses. When making a call I get various errors in the form of Mobile network not available/ Not registered on network and when i go into mobile networking settings> network operators it takes a while when searching and tells me to either try again later or gives me a message "error while searching for networks." When i take the sim out all together I get bars of service but when the sim is in it either gives me a circle with a line through it or a empty signal bar triangle.
I called straight talk customer support as i thought it was a problem with the service and they told me I had a bad sim card. I have since checked the sim in another phone and it works fine. I have tried multiple working sims in other phones and no luck in mine. The phone appears to be recognizing the sim as the apn settings are adjusting based on what sim i put in. I have tried to take out the battery, take out the sim, factory restore but nothing seems to work. I have also checked the imei number online to see if it was blocked or something and it said it was not. I took it to a local phone repair shop but after toying around with it for a hour they didn't know what was wrong, so here i am, hopefully someone can point me in the right direction. thanks.
May be the phone is network locked. is it asking for some kind of key or pin anytime or when restarting the phone?
where did this begin to happen?
nokiamodeln91 said:
May be the phone is network locked. is it asking for some kind of key or pin anytime or when restarting the phone?
where did this begin to happen?
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No, its not asking for anything. I was like 10 miles from my house when it began happening and has continued since I got home.
have you tried changing modems?
nokiamodeln91 said:
have you tried changing modems?
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Changing modems? I am not familiar with what that means?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1645202
After doing a factory reset using the keypad, *2767*3855#, it now says it doesn't recognize my pin and when i type *#06# IMEI comes up with nothing after it. Also, my baseband is now unknown. Is my imei corrupted or something?
Are you on a custom ROM...do you have imei backup... did you try to reseat the sim card
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asf58967 said:
Are you on a custom ROM...do you have imei backup... did you try to reseat the sim card
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everything is stock, I have tried taking the sim out and putting it back in. it was recognizing the imei, sim and baseband prior to the factory reset I just wasn't getting a signal. now it doesn't seem to recognize anything.
Possibly a bad sim.. you should try a friends att dim and see what happens
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asf58967 said:
Possibly a bad sim.. you should try a friends att dim and see what happens
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I know the sim isn't the problem as it works in another phone.
You may want to try flashing stock GB with PC Odin...then with stock GB recovery do a factory reset.
Don't do anymore factory resets if your on ICS and completely stock - you will kill your device...see the brick bug sticky
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josh3336 said:
I know the sim isn't the problem as it works in another phone.
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when you go to settings> about phone > dont you see IMEI ?
nokiamodeln91 said:
when you go to settings> about phone > dont you see IMEI ?
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It says "Unknown"
go to /efs and see if you have all the data.. should be about 5MB folder
asf58967 said:
You may want to try flashing stock GB with PC Odin...then with stock GB recovery do a factory reset.
Don't do anymore factory resets if your on ICS and completely stock - you will kill your device...see the brick bug sticky
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I am using stock and using ICS , whoops, thanks for the information.
nokiamodeln91 said:
go to /efs and see if you have all the data.. should be about 5MB folder
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I'm assuming i have to root my phone in order to look at this folder? I'm looking into this now.
yes.
when restarting phone do you get the password prompt for the sim pincode, could be sim is not registered?
Anyways a stock phone should not do this. Its a case for customer service to fix efs. That appears to have instantaniously corrupted(!) first case I have ever seen of this.
Almost cannot believe it.
Without sim, is the imei there? I am suspecting your emei was gone before which you never noticed then. Is it even a new phone?
note rooting might void warrantee, so be careful
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yes.
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I used es file explorer and within the efs folder there were 5 mb worth of files.

[Q] i9305 Not registering to networks?

A friend of mine gave me a S3 to play with and said i can have it if i can get it to work.
Now he doesnt know the original network that it came on or what the original firmware version was.
Before i even tried to get a sim card to work i unlocked it using the hidden menu with sha256 etc.
Now when i put in a sim card it doesnt register to a network, I am in the UK and have tried Three, GiffGaff and T-mobile sims as they are what i have and none of the register to network.
I have a couple of bars signal and the phone says "emergency calls only".
The IEMI seems fine and I have backed up the NV data using QPST and EFS Professional
Device Details
GT-i9305
Android verison 4.3
Baseband Version - I9305XXUEML1
Kernal Version - 3.0.31-2051278
Build Number - JSS15J.I9305XXUEML9
What would be the next step to try?
Have you considered that it may be blacklisted...
I wouldnt have thought so, It worked before when he used to use it ages ago, hes had a few phones since.
He messed around with it quite a lot and has changed the firmware/modems and what have you so much he doesnt know what he has done with it so i presume that its just not set up right.
So anybody got any ideas?
Flash a UK stock rom read the network imei efs stickied posts and work your way through them .
Try your carrier's guide of setting up the correct vpn.
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i9305 no mobile signal..what else can i try ?

I Have had this i9305 now without mobile signal, with a vodaphone it did used to show signal but in all cases it always says 'no mobile networks' or 'not registered on network' i have tried with every sim i can think of... it was suggested to flash a stock rom which i did..this made no difference, i then tried installing CM11 and followed the guide to the letter.
I know this phone is not blacklisted as i checked with the imei, i have tried flashing different modems but to be honest im not sure what i am flashing to it..i have tried three different ones now starting with XX as i am in uk...i really dont know if i have missed something or doing something drastically wrong..i have read and read and usualy i would have had this resolved by now...can anyone please help me as i want to give this handset to my girlfriend for a present very soon so we can keep in touch..i am at my wits end with it:crying:
Thanks
Try an emergency restore through Samsung Kies - this should eliminate any software related problem. Sounds to be a hardware problem though so get Triangleaway going and send it for repair if that doesn't work.
Flash 4.1.2, then enable and disable the LTE-only mode hack in the hidden service menu (the *#2263# one, not *#*#4636#*#*). (If you have root, you can also access that menu in 4.3 or even the 4.4.2 port, but it's a bit more involved.)
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Magik_Breezy said:
Try an emergency restore through Samsung Kies - this should eliminate any software related problem. Sounds to be a hardware problem though so get Triangleaway going and send it for repair if that doesn't work.
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it won't let me do that as it doesn't list the phone as needing an emergency recovery. I flashed a stock rom and the signal is showing but it keeps saying not registered on network.. if I do a search it finds providers but when I opt for the provider of the sim it just perpetually spins at registering on network.
.NetRolller 3D said:
Flash 4.1.2, then enable and disable the LTE-only mode hack in the hidden service menu (the *#2263# one, not *#*#4636#*#*). (If you have root, you can also access that menu in 4.3 or even the 4.4.2 port, but it's a bit more involved.)
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when you say 4.1.2 which rom.. A stock one or a custom.. could you point me please ?.. The stock rom I have flashed is 4.1.3 I didn't flash a radio after as being stock it would be there already ??
Have just followed a guide to root this unit, upon installing root checker it says this device does not have proper root, Odin reports that everything went ok and i get the red pirate android..when the phone boots a pop up comes up saying unfortunatley SU has stopped working... not sure whether KNOX is stopping this ?
no network.
Hellow to you all.
I have got a problem in my s3 LTE.
After installed several rooms my lte not register in WCDMA network.
The mobile phone was from a french network. Bouygues and was unlocked in portugal.
i have got many problems with this phone but i like it very mutch.
the problem that bothers me the most is that i only make and receive calls with full network.
The WCDMA was not working but i allready fix it. Now when i turn to wcdma only it says not register in networck.
the only backup i have from the EFS folder was made by copy- paste and i think the problem was allready there and now i think i had brocken my phone. can you help me???
Excuse my englisb.
967571918 said:
Hellow to you all.
I have got a problem in my s3 LTE.
After installed several rooms my lte not register in WCDMA network.
The mobile phone was from a french network. Bouygues and was unlocked in portugal.
i have got many problems with this phone but i like it very mutch.
the problem that bothers me the most is that i only make and receive calls with full network.
The WCDMA was not working but i allready fix it. Now when i turn to wcdma only it says not register in networck.
the only backup i have from the EFS folder was made by copy- paste and i think the problem was allready there and now i think i had brocken my phone. can you help me???
Excuse my englisb.
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please start your own thread as it is not relevant to mine.
Someone's suggested this phone is barred.. I have run a check which says it's not blocked but it's been suggested that this is unreliable...I have bars showing but just never registered on network.
Does your IMEI reported in *#06# match the one printed under the battery?
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hey loady,
did you manage to solve theproblem? i have the same problem since roughly 3 weeks. but honestly, i didnt put much effort in fixing it.
i found a big thread a while ago where the problem is solved... i'll look for it

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