Hello guys,
I have a problem with my Xperia Arc that I cannot find the answer on the forums.
My ARC is originally from MOVISTAR Spain and, after unlocking has been working great with VODAFONE Portugal.
Now I´m changing to TMN and that´s where the problems started. I´ve keept the same number (91) and therefore I went trough a "Portability" process to TMN. Last Friday the process was completed and my VODAFONE SIM card was disconnected.
TMN delivered me a SIM card to exchange. As soon as I did it the phone recognizes the SIM card, I put the PIN number and apparently all is OK.
But, there´s no network signal, and I cant make or receive phone calls or SMS. Everytime I try to call it says "Out of service area". This SIM card works normaly on my wifes LG Optimus Black.
My phone works at 100% with VODAFONE SIM cards and doesn´t work with TMN SIM cards. Despite it´s unlocked I´ve unlocked again the bootloader via Wontanserver. No sucess!
Strange thing though... I have 3G internet signal and I can navigate the web. Cant make phone calls or send SMS!!! Please Help!!!
Thanks in advance guys for any contribute.
Gonçalo Santos
When you say you unlocked it do you mean unlocked the bootloader or you also sim unlocked?
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Try the simcard in a other phone
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zippy01 said:
When you say you unlocked it do you mean unlocked the bootloader or you also sim unlocked?
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I unlocked it via Wontanserver. This service says it unlockes the bootloader and the SIM lock.
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TheHaso said:
Try the simcard in a other phone
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Already did! The TMN SIM card works on another phone, not in mine!
On my phone works VODAFONE SIM cards (tried various) and the TMN SIM only works for 3G internet connection, not phone calls or SMS...
HELP
Does anyone know how to fix this?
I've read somewhere that this was fixed in another case by putting an unlock code.
Do you know if this can solve my problem? If so, where/how can I get this "unlock code"?
Thanks again.
wontanserver server removes both sim and bootloadel lock, there`s no question there. now, since you have an unlocked bootloader, why don`t you try and flash kernel again ? or try and flash the stock rom, maybe you have some MOVISTAR crap and somehow block your calls, though i doubt that ...
s0higher said:
wontanserver server removes both sim and bootloadel lock, there`s no question there. now, since you have an unlocked bootloader, why don`t you try and flash kernel again ? or try and flash the stock rom, maybe you have some MOVISTAR crap and somehow block your calls, though i doubt that ...
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Thanks for your reply. I've already reinstaled the ICS latest update trough PC companion, which "cleaned" my data. And... no luck there.
Does this process equals flashing kernel or stock rom? If so, I can always flash a diferent rom or kernel, do you recomend that?
Thanks for your help m8. I'm really in a jam...
except from vodafone sim cards, is there another sim that work ? are you positive you`ve made the right steps when you unlocked you`re bootloader ? try other sim, except form vodafone or TMN, make sure you don`t have some kind of network lock.
s0higher said:
except from vodafone sim cards, is there another sim that work ? are you positive you`ve made the right steps when you unlocked you`re bootloader ? try other sim, except form vodafone or TMN, make sure you don`t have some kind of network lock.
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Yes, all sim cards work great with TMN sim cards as exceptions. I've tried old and new TMN sim cards. No luck! 3G signal for internet but no service for calls or SMS.
I´ve ordered a CHECKMEND report to see if my IMEI could be blocked/blacklisted by TMN and it came out with 0 problems!
Have tried ti change baseband, kernel and ROM, unlocked via WONTAN and... nothing! Now I'm back to stock ICS and stuck with the same issue... :crying:
Can anyone help?
Thanks in advance.
Do you resolve this issue? Mine is happening excatly the same thing. Nothing seems to work @Gsantoz
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Hi,
i've a TSM500 (spanish version of XDA2 from movistar carrier). I try to unlock it following the faq but when i run the program i got the following messages:
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Communication port opened
waiting for radio bootloader
reading first block...
reading second block...
the phone seems unlocked already!
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(see attached)
but the phone is locked, because when i try to use it with another sim card (vodafone for ex.) a popup asking me for the code is shown
some ideas?
thanks in advance
I have exactly the same problem
Orange sim card is requesting code??????????
Please help!
Isn't this the sim code and nothing to do with unlocking fault of your phone? For example the standar 0000 code???
i ve ot a same problem
yes sir... ****ing movistar.
when could we unlock ours xda2 movistar¿
****ing again !
jubey
Jubey, what was that again?
Hi
I had the same problem
here is what i did
go here [http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=6963]
down load this xda2unlock.exe
put the downloaded file on you phone and run from there there is no need to go into bootloader mode
and that was it my orange card that was locked was now ok
I am on Rom 1.60.00 wwe which is dated 12/03/03 this might make a difference
Steve
UNLOCKING WORKED - Thanks - And I love you all!
The Unblock program for the xda2, posted above really works. I love you guys for making this available to all.
Cant Unlock
Hi
I have a new XDA II - with :
Rom = 1.60.00WWE
Radio = 1.10.00
ExtROM = 1.60.50
I cant :shock: unlock it. If I try the older Bootloader method it says that it is unlocked already. If I try the newer version it says that it succeds but the phone app automatically starts and says the the SIM card is invalid.
Some questions:
Should the Blocked Sim be in the phone at the time?
Should Flight mode be on or off when you start?
Would having a very old Vodaphone Sim card make a difference?
Thanks in advance
JB
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the phone app automatically starts and says the the SIM card is invalid.
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This is not what a locked phone does. A locked phone pops up a box for you to enter the unlocking code.
Should the Blocked Sim be in the phone at the time?
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Not sure as I never had a locked phone myself. I will test this.
Should Flight mode be on or off when you start?
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It should be off the phone should be on.
Would having a very old Vodaphone Sim card make a difference?
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Yes, I don't think 5 volt cards are supported. Try a SIM that is known to work in the XDA. To make sure you are solving the real problem.
Unlocking XDA II
Thanks for the response.
I have tried a Virgin (T-Mobile) card and it works fine
I have ordered a new Vodaphone SIM - My card dated back to 1998 - It was originally a Credit Card Sized one, with no pop out - so I cut it out!
XDAII is great though - we use Messenger a lot here for contacting clients, I was sitting in the sun today, replying to custards and their problems - if anyone out there hasnt got one and is thinking of it - get it now!!
JB
please upload the file again for me. the link above not working, thank you:angel:
gosh where do i start from.. ok my little brother brought this phone from
a friend and he used hes vodafone sim card which didnt work!
i then inserted my optus sim card which didnt work.. then i followed these steps..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034087
after my sim card was unlocked i was able to make calls.. 24 hours later it was locked again :S when i try to make a phone call a lady on the phone speaks and says.. "this handset is blocked my the optus network call this 1300 number etc etc"
ok so i been browsing the net for sim unlock tutorials and so on.. and these tut's show me that when a sim card is inserted the phone asks for a Sim network unlock code? the thing is i dont get that option.. my phone boots fine i can download browuse go on facebook flash my rom(which i already did)
but everytime i call out that lady speaks!
i have a SE xperia arc LT15I can anyone help me please?
You posted a link to the unlocking process of the bootloader which has nothing to do with a simlock...as i had some problems with a simlock message appering after installing FreeXperia on mit Xperia Pro i searched the Forums this is something lowlevel and you can't do anything about it aside from get an unlock code when you really have simlock...but since you can actually make a phone call and get a message from your provider i think you should contact them
Bootloader unlocking and SIM unlocking are two separate things.
If you phone was SIM/network unlocked, it is ONCE and PERMANENT. It will not relock.
Contact your carrier.
ok im not going to start other thread now im getting this error
"Your SIM card does not allow a connection to this network"
i tried other sim cards too. but i read here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252019 at post #2
2. Write a Working TA backup from another phone (same model)
3. Restore Security Units.
Thats all, now your phone should boot well but is 90% possible that you dont get Signal so for fix that we need to unlocking.
If this last thing is needed you can refer to this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1232033
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but the link he posted says "Invalid thread specified. If you followed a valid link, please notify the administrator" this is what happened my sony arc was bricked then i unbricked it then started to see the "Your SIM card does not allow a connection to this network" error thanks.
here is also a screenshot of my service info..
i43.tinypic.com/afai4o.png
Hey guys, i just received my Sony Ericson Xperia Arc S from japan (docomo). I just boot it, everything is fine until I insert the sim card, Im from Philippines and I'm new to android phones so i can't tell if this phone is unlock to all sim. I tried to scan the network and it detects all of the carrier in my country but i always prompted to this after i choose my carrier "your sim card does not allow connection to this network".
Your response will be much appreciated.
try with some other carrier sim cards on your phone...
williamcharles said:
try with some other carrier sim cards on your phone...
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Ok i will try, but if that fail? I recently find out over searching the net that my phone is not rooted.
diomancer said:
Ok i will try, but if that fail? I recently find out over searching the net that my phone is not rooted.
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Your phone does not have to be rooted to be unlocked. A carrier unlock is totally different. it allows you to use any sim card in your device. Rooting gives you access to the hidden file system that actually runs the phone.
I think you should contact your cell provider to replace the sim.
first try it with a different carrier's sim. if its working then ask your provider for a sim replacement. if its not working then your phone is probably carrier locked. (of course if reception is fine at your location)
I'm trying to unlock my phone, I bought used on ebay, I found found a thread here that shows you how to unlock, but can't even do the first step. when I install a different sim card, I don't get the message Unlock, the phone reads the sim as a non support sim.
the sim I'm putting in the phone doesnt have service on it, Is this the reason the unlock message doesn't come up?
Please Help
Maybe your phone is already unlocked
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cricketAC said:
Maybe your phone is already unlocked
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I put a metro pcs sim that has service on it, but when I try to make a call, it say, not register to network, and or mobile network disconnected? Aso also tried to put the apn setting, but when I try to save the apn setting, they disappear??
Anyone have any idea?
Thanks for the reply
you can use free unlock from general http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024514
but of course you have to do it from uvkl1. but--you can do a nandroid, and after you unlock it, restore your backup! it will stay unlocked
juna1103 said:
I put a metro pcs sim that has service on it, but when I try to make a call, it say, not register to network, and or mobile network disconnected? Aso also tried to put the apn setting, but when I try to save the apn setting, they disappear??
Anyone have any idea?
Thanks for the reply
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Seems your phone's ROM/Radio mismatched or not for MetroPCS. This exactly happened to my phone also, until I flashed a new radio for my rom(I am using TMobile, flashed new TMobile ROM but not new Radio. Then it had the problems as you have now).
New sim fixed
cr2069 said:
Seems your phone's ROM/Radio mismatched or not for MetroPCS. This exactly happened to my phone also, until I flashed a new radio for my rom(I am using TMobile, flashed new TMobile ROM but not new Radio. Then it had the problems as you have now).
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'' Thanks for the reply ''
The sim card I was putting in the phone was already register to a different phone.. I had to put a new sim, not active yet, then register the new sim to my imei and it worked fine.. I bought the phone used from ebay and it was already unlocked..
Hi all. I have G3 bought from my carrier it is on stock lolipop recieved over the OTA. Only thing I was messing with it is TWRP and root.. As I thought it is sim locked I put another carrier sim in it. It boots without asking me for sim unlock code but can not connect to network and not allow me to enter network settings to o it manually ( it is greyed out ). The other sim works fine in another unlocked android phone.
Someone have an idea what is going on??
I have no idea. Sorry man
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I have no idea. Sorry man
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I had my share of rooting and installing custom recoveries and ROM-s for a long time, so my current thought is, is it possible that it is just software locked somehow?
I never saw this before..
Solved the problem, it was built in the Rom provided by my carrier "Vip.rs" grab my hand on new Sim card of different carrier on Fulmics 3.1 and it is carrier free. Just to tell you, if more people in Serbia have the same problem.