hi, I have verizon htc one running on stock 4.4.3, sense 6.0. I want to use it in europe on gsm network, voice and text works perfectly, but I can not use data because I can't add new APN. there is not options to add new one in access point names. when press on three dots just comes up "reset to default". so what should I do now?
I would call vzw to unlock your SIM, then plug in a prepaid SIM from a local European carrier.
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Settings > Mobile Data > Network Preference
They include many apns already in there...
santod040 said:
Settings > Mobile Data > Network Preference
They include many apns already in there...
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found, I should enter mcc mnc codes, thanks
I have this same issue. I was already overseas, and couldn't add or edit the APN I needed to use for O2.
I've called Verizon multiple times and they say "it's already unlocked" over and over again.
Is there anybody out there with a Verizon HTC One and is able to edit the APN data? If so, what did you do to get the phone to allow you to do that?
same here. using a Verizon HTC One (M7) on Rogers network in Canada. i cannot edit the existing APN or add a new one at all. i am connected to the internet, but it shows an 'E' instead of '4G', and it's very slow. any work arounds?
also, when i try changing Network Preferences and adding Rogers' MNC, (302720), it tells me my Network Preferences list is full and won't save anything when, in fact, it's actually completely empty! any ideas?
darxider said:
same here. using a Verizon HTC One (M7) on Rogers network in Canada. i cannot edit the existing APN or add a new one at all. i am connected to the internet, but it shows an 'E' instead of '4G', and it's very slow. any work arounds?
also, when i try changing Network Preferences and adding Rogers' MNC, (302720), it tells me my Network Preferences list is full and won't save anything when, in fact, it's actually completely empty! any ideas?
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Does Rogers use LTE band 13? If not, you will not get 4G. As for HSPA/3G for GSM, the phone only has 900 and 2100 mhz for it. So if your carrier doesn't support those frequencies, you are stuck on edge (E).
http://www.htc.com/us/smartphones/htc-one-m7/
Specs tab shows the frequencies I discussed that the phone can support.
Edit: I also put this info on our Q&A thread.
[SIZE=+1]Q2: can I SIM unlock this phone for other carriers?[/SIZE]
The m7wlv comes SIM unlocked out of the box. It only works on certain frequencies. See if your carrier supports the below frequencies.
CDMA: 800/1900MHZ,
UMTS/HSPA: 900/2100MHz,
GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900MHz,
LTE: 700MHz (Band 13)(only Verizon uses this LTE band thus far)
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It has many common issues people run into: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2875695
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darxider said:
same here. using a Verizon HTC One (M7) on Rogers network in Canada. i cannot edit the existing APN or add a new one at all. i am connected to the internet, but it shows an 'E' instead of '4G', and it's very slow. any work arounds?
also, when i try changing Network Preferences and adding Rogers' MNC, (302720), it tells me my Network Preferences list is full and won't save anything when, in fact, it's actually completely empty! any ideas?
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Did you go to network preferences and click add....then click operator list. Scroll down the monster list and add Rogers wireless? Once you add it you need to reboot for the apns to autopopulate. With the new way of doing it they autopopulate.
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^ the list shows up as completely empty! there is nothing in it, and i can't click on anything! it's so weird given all this, it tells me "the list is full"!
darxider said:
^ the list shows up as completely empty! there is nothing in it, and i can't click on anything! it's so weird given all this, it tells me "the list is full"!
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here (as you can see, the list is empty, but it's telling me that it's full!):
and when i add Rogers Wireless by entering the MCC / MNC manually, i'll get this:
and going back to the previous page gives this message:
also, i cannot edit or add any APNs at all.
i'm sure it's the phone. is it SIM locked? (it shouldn't be given that it's from Verizon, but i got it as a replacement from Verizon because my first one had a faulty GPS, and it was refurbished.)
any ideas?
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here (as you can see, the list is empty, but it's telling me that it's full!):
also, i cannot edit or add any APNs at all.
i'm sure it's the phone. is it SIM locked? (it shouldn't be given that it's from Verizon, but i got it as a replacement from Verizon because my first one had a faulty GPS, and it was refurbished.)
any ideas?
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When you click add.. don't click add network code. Click operator list.
i didn't click on anything. that's the window that pops up when i go t Network Preferences List. i cannot do anything else.
i really think it's a phone software issue (the same phone, using a Verizon SIM card, was able to connect to Rogers' 3G network while roaming)...something must have messed up the software. funny thing is that with the Verizon SIM card, i could look at the operator list and add/edit the APN and all that.
is there any way, short of a factory reset, to revert the settings back? could it be that the phone is really SIM locked?
Having the exact same problem
I'm having the exact same problems as those described above... I am on a fully stock Verizon M7 with the latest official release. Not rooted.
- cannot add new apn.... Option missing from he apn menu
- when i attempt to edit the existing apn, all i can do is edit one line... The apn itself. All other lines are grey and will not allow me to change the settings.
- with a non Verizon sim in the phone i was also having the " network list full" errors described above...
I was in Europe with Lebara mobile sim and was able to get on 3g but it was unstable as apn settings were incorrect and not editable. I was in the UK on a 3 mobile sim and all was the same. Now back in the US, the same problems above with apn add/edit are still there though my "available networks" settings are behaving normally with the Verizon sim in there.
IT must be something wacky with this build or Sense 6 as my GF is also on Verizon and her Razr Maxx had none of the above problems as she travelled with me with the same carrier sim cards as i was using.
yeah, it's very annoying. maybe we should contact Verizon to figure out what's going on.
Exact same problem - no option to add APN or add network
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yeah, it's very annoying. maybe we should contact Verizon to figure out what's going on.
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I have an HTC One with the exact same problem. It won't let me put in the proper settings to activate mobile data on the Mexican Telcel network. It was a Verizon phone which is unlocked and will do voice and text but since the APN settings are not allowed to be edited it is not data capable. I'm in Mexico for a few months and this is ridiculous. According to Verizon "of course your phone is unlocked. We haven't sold locked phones in years." I guess they aren't locked now they are disabled or crippled when you try to take them to other networks. BTW this isn't just a problem of us not knowing how to input APNs, this is the problem of the phone not allowing editing at all. Very, very frustrating. Especially when you find out that root is almost impossible when it has the latest over the air update.
Factory Reset Doex Not Fix This
Confirming that factory reset does not fix this. So don't waste your time... Ih yeah, and HTC backup and restore service is down until further notice... Another fun surprise
Maybe I'm wrong but I thought you needed to be boot loader unlocked and s off to edit the apn and mcc list since they are system level files. You need read/write ability for the system in order to do that which requires root.
nevermind
^ what does this "nevermind" refer to?
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So i was playing around with my gio going through service menu I played with some options (like a dummy) now my phone is showing unregistered sim. It's a Bell Canada phone. When i put in a Virgin mobile the sister company of Bell it shows Virgin on the top right. Any help please. Does anyone have the default NV for this phone? Please and thanks.
have you tried a factory reset or flashing a ROM? i am pretty sure that will reset the services values to default
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have you tried a factory reset or flashing a ROM? i am pretty sure that will reset the services values to default
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I flashed the stock rom using odin. Still showing the same unregistered sim. It also switches to extended network with the bell sim. At one point it showed Rogers.
Update i rooted the phone added galaxy ace unlock. It gave me a code i entered it it says successful. So i pop in my fido card it works. When i put back in the Bell sim still says unregistered sim. I put back in my fido sim and went in to service mode and noticed while playing with the bands it would throw my phone to unregistered sim. I had to leave it on gsm 850/1900 for it to work. Can this be the problem with the bell card? I tried playing with the bands while the bell card was in and still didn't catch reception.
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Update i rooted the phone added galaxy ace unlock. It gave me a code i entered it it says successful. So i pop in my fido card it works. When i put back in the Bell sim still says unregistered sim. I put back in my fido sim and went in to service mode and noticed while playing with the bands it would throw my phone to unregistered sim. I had to leave it on gsm 850/1900 for it to work. Can this be the problem with the bell card? I tried playing with the bands while the bell card was in and still didn't catch reception.
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I don t think that its possible to change some GSM frequency settings for specific providers. So it should be a sim problem. Go to your provider and request a new SIM card. Its an easy thing to do they just use a small machine that copies the date from one sim to another. Also i think its free
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I don t think that its possible to change some GSM frequency settings for specific providers. So it should be a sim problem. Go to your provider and request a new SIM card. Its an easy thing to do they just use a small machine that copies the date from one sim to another. Also i think its free
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Haha free? No 5$ every sim and I just got 2 new ones. Bell doesn't want nothing to do with this problem. I contacted Samsung service and they will fix the phone for free.... If it's actually the problem.
Also own a blackberry unlocked and the bell sim wont work in there eaither but the fido one does.
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So its a SIM problem not a device specific one. Since it works on both devices. You should let Bell know about that. Good luck on fixing your phone, if there is something you can take care of please reply here with the solution so others can fix it too
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So its a SIM problem not a device specific one. Since it works on both devices. You should let Bell know about that. Good luck on fixing your phone, if there is something you can take care of please reply here with the solution so others can fix it too
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Actually it's a phone problem my blackberry was a T-mobile phone and it reads my fido chip because it's supports the bands. My friend came with her Bell blackberry and it's reading the sim. I had service and made phone calls. Last night i played in the service mode i checked on my s4 all the settings in network control setting them the same way as what the s4 was but for HSPA. I did nv rebuild and my phone showed bell for like 1 minute then dropped to unregistered sim. I downloaded an app called G-Mon and my phone was reading Evdo it should be umts. So i played some more and it showed umts. Now i'm trying to get it on the bell network but it shows 302760 which is EXT (Extended) Please if anyone can give me the default settings in service mode i'd really appreciate it. Remember it's a bell phone so it's Wcdma.
Current CH: 0
Set Downlink CH, Input?
0: Reset
Set CH Range :10562-10842
Set CH Range :9662-9938
Set CH Range :2937-3088
That's what my phone shows. Is that normal?
Masaker514 said:
So i was playing around with my gio going through service menu I played with some options (like a dummy) now my phone is showing unregistered sim. It's a Bell Canada phone. When i put in a Virgin mobile the sister company of Bell it shows Virgin on the top right. Any help please. Does anyone have the default NV for this phone? Please and thanks.
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are you using a different sim? my gio is from bell too and i pay for the unlock code here in phillipines
badagila said:
are you using a different sim? my gio is from bell too and i pay for the unlock code here in phillipines
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If i use my Bell sim it reads unregistered sim.if i use my fido one the phone works. I tried using efs professional to make an efs backup from there delete the nvdata.bin file but i can't access it. I also tried using the app gsii_repair but it doesn't work on the gt-s5660m. I need to just set my nv to default but there is no option for it like my S4 has. Now the phone is just reading gsm bands even if i set the band selection to automatic. The problem is deeper than that.
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If that helps any
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have you tried changing the APN? go to settings - wireless - APN and check if phone locates any providers. click one if it does. if it does not check this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17148825&postcount=334
its a guide to unlock gio. that might be your problem.
The apn is there
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Also I got my unlock code I used the unlock galaxy ace app and it worked. I have a copy of that file on my computer though I will upload it if someone wants to look at it cuz I don't understand it at all. I also downloaded a bm5? Stock image but don't know how to flash it through odin3
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Also I got my unlock code I used the unlock galaxy ace app and it worked. I have a copy of that file on my computer though I will upload it if someone wants to look at it cuz I don't understand it at all. I also downloaded a bm5? Stock image but don't know how to flash it through odin3
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upload it somewhere and drop me a link. I ll take a look at it and get back to you
here's the file maybe other people can help out?
http://www.mediafire.com/download/6vy6bypt229skkz/masaker-gio.rar
And now its connected to EXT
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You cam do 2 things:1. Go to a GSM store and unlock your phobe
2. Get it to Samsung Service
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upload it somewhere and drop me a link. I ll take a look at it and get back to you
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Flash Gio items through Odin4
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sim unregistered answer
Your mobile is work with fido sim and not working with bell sim. So there are two possibility either your mobile is locked with fido sim or your bell sim is not working.
Try to use bell sim on another unlocked mobile if your bell sim not working with other mobile then it is problem with your sim and if that sim working with other mobile then your mobile is locked with fido sim.
Ok so the APN settings on my phone appear to be locked or something. The only option I have is to restore to default. I can not add or edit apn settings! I have tried different ROMs and some other tweaks I have read and nothing will fix this!
Can anyone help me? I mean is this a Verizon security measure that can not be undone or can it be undone? I'm about ready to get rid of the phone at this point!
kennethbass said:
Ok so the APN settings on my phone appear to be locked or something. The only option I have is to restore to default. I can not add or edit apn settings! I have tried different ROMs and some other tweaks I have read and nothing will fix this!
Can anyone help me? I mean is this a Verizon security measure that can not be undone or can it be undone? I'm about ready to get rid of the phone at this point!
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You don't edit them anymore. You need to go to mobile networks- network preferences and hit the three dot menu button. Click add and then operator list. You then add the carrier you want from the list. Then reboot and the apn for your new carrier will be there. They made it so all apns are loaded and known by the phone. You just have to select the right operator. They don't want people manually editing apns when you shouldn't have to in the first place.
So what operator should I put in for Straight Talk??? At&t or do they have a ST one?
^ that doesn't work on my Verizon HTC One M7. i can't add any network operator. Verizon has certainly fine something to this phone. there was another thread earlier with a lot of people having the same problem.
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darxider said:
^ that doesn't work on my Verizon HTC One M7. i can't add any network operator. Verizon has certainly fine something to this phone. there was another thread earlier with a lot of people having the same problem.
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I have a couple hundred operators in my list when I select add and try to add operator. Tmobile and att have like 15 per. I would be willing to bet one of them is the mvno settings for straight talk.
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So what operator should I put in for Straight Talk??? At&t or do they have a ST one?
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There is no list on my phone.
See pics below
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There is no list on my phone.
See pics below
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So when you hit the three button menu you don't have the option to select operator list?
Nope. Just add and edit and they are greyed out
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Nope. Just add and edit and they are greyed out
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Do you have a SIM card in the phone right now? I have a non activated vzw SIM in mine. If I take it out I get no options. May need to have a used/New vzw SIM in there to get it switched if the straight talk SIM doesn't give you any options.
dottat said:
Do you have a SIM card in the phone right now? I have a non activated vzw SIM in mine. If I take it out I get no options. May need to have a used/New vzw SIM in there to get it switched if the straight talk SIM doesn't give you any options.
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i get the same thing. it says the list is full, but shows nothing to select. exactly like the pictures posted by kennethbass. i had a Rogers SIM card in my phone. i wish i had tried the same with the Verizon SIM in...
EDIT: i had posted about this before in this thread (with pics).
darxider said:
i get the same thing. it says the list is full, but shows nothing to select. exactly like the pictures posted by kennethbass. i had a Rogers SIM card in my phone.
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I would bet if you guys got a vzw sim in there you could add your network and put your SIM in later.
Well I have the same problem trying to get apn for Mobistar network in Belgium. For reference, this is using a SIM card that has worked in the past with earlier version when manual "add apn" option was still available.
When the mobistar sim is in, I have the same problem reported before. Preferred network list is empty -- but gives me a message that it is full (!) and when trying to add network manually I get a message telling me it's full and it does not stick. I would have to assume the "feature" is sim card related and not available on that sim card. Hence the "list is full message"...
When I put the Verizon sim card back in, I get the preferred network list OK. I can add the mobistar network to the list. However when I put the mobistar sim card back in still no luck. I still have the wrong APN. Also preferred network list is back to blank. Again the list seems to be stored on the sim card, so bottom line is whitout a sim card with that feature I don't see how it would work. I will have to test this with a new sim card from Mobistar, although probably not this time (I am only here for a week for business meetings).
Also for what it's worth, with the verizon sim in, the new network added to the list does not stick when I reboot the phone.
Bottom line: <sarcasm>one on Verizon's usual great improvement</sarcasm>. If it's working, break it, right?
dawansv said:
Well I have the same problem trying to get apn for Mobistar network in Belgium. For reference, this is using a SIM card that has worked in the past with earlier version when manual "add apn" option was still available.
When the mobistar sim is in, I have the same problem reported before. Preferred network list is empty -- but gives me a message that it is full (!) and when trying to add network manually I get a message telling me it's full and it does not stick. I would have to assume the "feature" is sim card related and not available on that sim card. Hence the "list is full message"...
When I put the Verizon sim card back in, I get the preferred network list OK. I can add the mobistar network to the list. However when I put the mobistar sim card back in still no luck. I still have the wrong APN. Also preferred network list is back to blank. Again the list seems to be stored on the sim card, so bottom line is whitout a sim card with that feature I don't see how it would work. I will have to test this with a new sim card from Mobistar, although probably not this time (I am only here for a week for business meetings).
Also for what it's worth, with the verizon sim in, the new network added to the list does not stick when I reboot the phone.
Bottom line: <sarcasm>one on Verizon's usual great improvement</sarcasm>. If it's working, break it, right?
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Actually I think Verizon just doesn't want people to use their devices on other networks. Especially since they have a contract with Vodafone to handle global capabilities. I'm surprised you guys having APN issues don't use a gsm phone instead. They are much more user friendly on other networks.
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Actually I think Verizon just doesn't want people to use their devices on other networks. Especially since they have a contract with Vodafone to handle global capabilities. I'm surprised you guys having APN issues don't use a gsm phone instead. They are much more user friendly on other networks.
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Well you might give them too much credit for breaking things on purpose instead of by accident. It is worth nothing it only occurs in 4.4.3; I had a nandroid backup with 4.4.2 and went back to that since I remembered it was working fine before. I can confirm there is no problem adding the apn in 4.4.2.
Yes it is strange to use gsm with Verizon but I actually find Verizon world phones to be quite good (until this recent apn issue). The global capabilities work fine and can save you in a pinch (but not good for extended stays due to cost). Or more likely I am too lazy to change carrier...
After doing some googling it would appear this issue also affects the m8 since 4.4.3. Most likely it is an issue from HTC not Verizon.
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Well I have the same problem trying to get apn for Mobistar network in Belgium. For reference, this is using a SIM card that has worked in the past with earlier version when manual "add apn" option was still available.
When the mobistar sim is in, I have the same problem reported before. Preferred network list is empty -- but gives me a message that it is full (!) and when trying to add network manually I get a message telling me it's full and it does not stick. I would have to assume the "feature" is sim card related and not available on that sim card. Hence the "list is full message"...
When I put the Verizon sim card back in, I get the preferred network list OK. I can add the mobistar network to the list. However when I put the mobistar sim card back in still no luck. I still have the wrong APN. Also preferred network list is back to blank. Again the list seems to be stored on the sim card, so bottom line is whitout a sim card with that feature I don't see how it would work. I will have to test this with a new sim card from Mobistar, although probably not this time (I am only here for a week for business meetings).
Also for what it's worth, with the verizon sim in, the new network added to the list does not stick when I reboot the phone.
Bottom line: <sarcasm>one on Verizon's usual great improvement</sarcasm>. If it's working, break it, right?
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After adding the network did you go back and select it and then reboot before putting your non vzw sim back in?
dottat said:
After adding the network did you go back and select it and then reboot before putting your non vzw sim back in?
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From what I can remember, all I could do is put it to the top of the list -- not sure what other selection there is. But then when I rebooted it was gone from the list. It doesn't seem to stick. I am now back on 4.4.2 so unfortunately I can't investigate any longer. But I have a working internet connection...
Hopefully the add apn setting was removed by mistake in 4.4.3 and will be back in the next release. For now the word should be that those that need the feature should stick to 4.4.2 if they can.
yes, the APN settings don't want to stick after the reboot. i put my Verizon SIM in, changed the network settings, turned the phone off, put Rogers SIM in, turned the phone on, and puff, nothing is there.
is there a way to put 4.4.2 on the phone? mine is completely stock.
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yes, the APN settings don't want to stick after the reboot. i put my Verizon SIM in, changed the network settings, turned the phone off, put Rogers SIM in, turned the phone on, and puff, nothing is there.
is there a way to put 4.4.2 on the phone? mine is completely stock.
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Have you s-off'd? If not, use sunshine to get s-off and downgrading will then be an option.
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Have you s-off'd? If not, use sunshine to get s-off and downgrading will then be an option.
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no, the phone is completely stock. from what i've read here, sunshine is the only method, am i right? i will use it either to install stock 4.4.2 or to install other ROMS, but i haven't done anything of that sort yet (i've bootloader-unlocked, through HTCDev, my other phone HTC One S, and i've rooted it, but that's all i've done). is being S-OFF the only requirement for installing another ROM?
Hello everyone,
I bought a Unlocked Note 4 from Verizon in USA. In Argentina I don't have signal. We use GSM so it should work right. I know this device has not root access. I just want to make some calls or messages.
It doesn't let me search network manually. It throws an error "error searching networks"
Android Version: 4.4.4
Network Mode: Global/GSM
Somebody could help me on this.
Thanks in advance.
fernandorado said:
Hello everyone,
I bought a Unlocked Note 4 from Verizon in USA. In Argentina I don't have signal. We use GSM so it should work right. I know this device has not root access. I just want to make some calls or messages.
It doesn't let me search network manually. It throws an error "error searching networks"
Android Version: 4.4.4
Network Mode: Global/GSM
Somebody could help me on this.
Thanks in advance.
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I am in Europe past month, leaving to us in few days and was using my note4 in GSM mode all the time and switching between carriers on a prepaid sim. I would do factory reset or maybe get a new sim.
My prepaid sim allows roaming on all carriers.
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I already flash the mobile with Odin thinking that the Android version might be the problem. It still not getting signal. I'll try with another SIM card.
Did you use others GSM carriers instead of T-Mobile?
fernandorado said:
I already flash the mobile with Odin thinking that the Android version might be the problem. It still not getting signal. I'll try with another SIM card.
Did you use others GSM carriers instead of T-Mobile?
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Yes I roam on Plus Poland and Orange Poland with no issues.
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I tried with many SIMs, I flashed the device three times and I still having. So maybe there is a another issue. Please someone can help me. How is the Micro SIM should I use?
Which carrier are you using this on? Verizon has always used CDMA for 3G, not GSM. The Verizon Note 4 (SM-N910V) does seem to have limited GSM support, but it might not work on every GSM carrier.
This website seems to be pretty accurate: http://www.willmyphonework.net/
Acording to that page my phone should work perfectly
with 2G, 3G, 4G LTE.
I'm using:
Brand: Samsung
Model: SM-N910V
Country:Argentina
Carrier:Claro Argentina
I don't know what is the problem.:crying:
You may need to add new APN settings before it will work.
On mine, the option to add a new APN is disabled, but I'm actually using mine on Verizon with a Verizon SIM card, so I'd have no reason to edit the APN settings manually. Are you able to edit yours?
I already set the APN and nothing happens. I'm not sure APN could be the problem. Should be something else.
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I'm not sure APN could be the problem.
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If the APN settings aren't correct, it could absolutely be the problem. It's worth double checking.
APNs
I tried with severals APN and nothing happens.
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I have an Oneplus One with the same APN and works perfectly. That's why I think the APNs are not causing the problems of signal. I still having no signal. I cant make neither a call nor send a message.
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I tried with severals APN and nothing happens.
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I have an Oneplus One with the same APN and works perfectly. That's why I think the APNs are not causing the problems of signal. I still having no signal. I cant make neither a call nor send a message.
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what if you put it in GSM mode and then search for carrier and then try to register on it? that is how I Switch networks to roam on.
Select carriers
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what if you put it in GSM mode and then search for carrier and then try to register on it? that is how I Switch networks to roam on.
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I did thit but the movile doesn't let me select networks to register on. I always get the error message "error while searching networks".
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I did thit but the movile doesn't let me select networks to register on. I always get the error message "error while searching networks".
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Hmm sorry bro not sure what is going on.. last thing I could suggest if you have some money to spare try any other sim card from different provider or ask a friend to swap it for a minute or two,anything to test that it's not your carrier somehow not wanting to work with VZW N4.
patt2k said:
Hmm sorry bro not sure what is going on.. last thing I could suggest if you have some money to spare try any other sim card from different provider or ask a friend to swap it for a minute or two,anything to test that it's not your carrier somehow not wanting to work with VZW N4.
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I think this phone has the bands blocked. I do not know how to check this.
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I think this phone has the bands blocked. I do not know how to check this.
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Hey I read something couple days ago and forgot to get back at you.. I read somewhere if you block activation agent it should work some people on T-Mobile USA had the same issue. Use debloater to block activation agent on boot. They said this could be because the note could never been activated on Verizon even for 30 seconds and this is why it might be happening.
So block activation agent,and setup wizard so it's blocked on EACH BOOT.
Let me know
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If the APN settings aren't correct, it could absolutely be the problem. It's worth double checking.
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I tried this but it did't work. I blocked everything from Verizon and I still without signal. :crying:
fernandorado said:
I tried this but it did't work. I blocked everything from Verizon and I still without signal. :crying:
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Hmm I am running out of ideas bro. Is there any other provider you can try ?
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I tried this but it did't work. I blocked everything from Verizon and I still without signal. :crying:
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Have u tried inserting dummy verizon sim?
I do not have any dummy sim from Verison.
Howdy!
So I've read that the OnePlus 3 is not compatible with Verizon, but if you look at the bands it's only missing Band 13. Wouldn't the others still work?
Thanks!
I will report on July 1 when my opo arrives.
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Verizon's primary band is Band 13 (700c) according to this website below.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Chea...on-T-Mobile-and-Sprint-use-in-the-USA_id77933
Maybe the band will become editable by a rom. But who knows
700mhz B13 is not really a "primary" band it just happens to be what Verizon first launched.
I highly doubt that we will see 700 B13 on the OPO3. Vzw is rumored to be rolling out B2 1900 but I'm not sure if it's officially launched in any markets. There is also the fact that vzw uses CDMA BC0 800mhz, which if I read the specs correctly is supported by the OPO3.
All this being said I doubt the OPO3 will work fully supported by vzw.
Of course there are some brilliant people in the xda community who can probably shed some more light on the subject.
It will work with Verizon 3G I saw in a review video. Not LTE tho.
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It has LTE bands 2 and 4, thus if VZW has LTE bands 2/4 in your area then it should work. I'm having issues getting the LG-H830 working, but it doesn't have CDMA. It connects to band4 in my area but no icon, since I believe it needs CDMA for auth.
I haven't tried this yet but you may be able to add band 13
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/how-to-add-rf-lte-frequency-bands-to-t2886059
Do you think a call to VZW customer care would allow one to know what bands are in an area? You'd obviously need to get an upper level service tech on the line...but could they tell you?
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Do you think a call to VZW customer care would allow one to know what bands are in an area? You'd obviously need to get an upper level service tech on the line...but could they tell you?
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I would say waste of time based on my experiencettalking to them. Better off using apps to figure it out. If you don't have Verizon, just visit the store nearest to you and install LTE Discovery on a display phone.
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It will work with Verizon 3G I saw in a review video. Not LTE tho.
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Can you post the link to this review video please?
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It will work with Verizon 3G I saw in a review video. Not LTE tho.
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Why would it not work on LTE? It supports bands 2 and 4. If your area is VZW band 13 only then yeah it won't get 4g signal.
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Surprisingly Skizzy034 is correct, 3G (eHRPD) works. I had to enable data roaming first, but I can make/receive calls, sms, mms, and cellular data.
I've also been able to force a connection to LTE. However, when I do this sms, mms and calls don't work (data only).
Basically there is no transition between 3G and 4G.
I've messed around with the build.prop to see if I can get the phone to treat 4G as the preferred connection and only use 3G for sms, mms, and calls but I havent made any progress.
I'm confident that with help from the dev community we can actually get this thing working fairly well on vzw.
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Surprissingly Skizzy034 is correct, 3G (eHRPD) works. I have to enable data roaming first, but I can make/receive calls, SMS, mms, and accedd mobile data.
I've also been able to force a connection to LTE. However, when I do this sms, mms and calls don't work. All that works is data
Basically there is no transition between 3G and 4G.
I've messed around with the build.prop to see if I can get the phone to treat 4G as the preferred connection and only use 3G for sms, mms, and calls but I havent made any progress.
I'm confident that with help from the dev community we can actually get this thing working fairly well on vzw.
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Did you pull the VZW apn xml file from a VZW phone and swap out yours? I can send if needed. I would like to buy OP3 and I use Verizon, so I'm definitely interested in what you're trying to accomplish.
What do you mean by forcing LTE? Setting RAT to LTE only?
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The APNs appear to have auto configured (attached a screenshot).
When I say "forced into LTE" I have manually changed the RAT to LTE only. This only appears to only work consistently on CM based roms. I did get OOS to lock onto LTE once but I've not been able to do it again.
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The APNs appear to have auto configured (attached a screenshot).
When I say "forced into LTE" I have manually changed the RAT to LTE only. This only appears to only work consistently on CM based roms. I did get OOS to lock onto LTE once but I've not been able to do it again.
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If you set RAT to auto do you get both CDMA and LTE? On stock vzw phones, it seems multi APNs are used (VZWIMS and vzinternet)
Were you able to unlock band 13 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/how-to-add-rf-lte-frequency-bands-to-t2886059)? What LTE band are you connected to? LTE Discovery app from play store can provide that info if you need.
Have you tried:
telephony.lteOnCdmaDevice=1
ro.telephony.default_network=10 ro.cdma.home.operator.alpha=Verizon ro.cdma.home.operator.numeric=311480 gsm.sim.operator.alpha=Verizon gsm.sim.operator.numeric=311480 gsm.operator.alpha=Verizon gsm.operator.numeric=311480
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I have not tried any of those things.
I'm hesitant to bother with attempting to unlock band 13. I spent a lot of time working on that on my opo1 and didn't work.
But I'm willing to give it a shot. I'm on vacation and don't have access to a PC so gonna be a few days. But I can apply the build.prop edits in the next few hours.
I made the build.prop edits you suggested jhasty01. Unfortunately they had no effect.
I'm going to work on unlocking Band13. Because I'm a market that is almost 100% covered by Band4 it is difficult to tell if Band13 is actually working. Perhaps I could disable Band4 but I'm hesitant.
I'm really hoping some of the devs who have worked with RIL can land a hand.
The larger obstacle is getting the RAT to conditionally handoff.
Any updates? Hoping so, would like to buy!
Some possibly helpful information from https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/trying-to-get-op3-working-on-verizon.452925/
Not sure if this is the case for Verizon but it is a known issue for ATT customers have LTE connection issues.
CAUSE: The IMEI for both sim slots are listed to only be set to receive 2G (H), hspa network. So if you contacted your service provider and registered your sim card with either of OP3 IMEI's, then you will not get LTE.
WORKAROUND: get your service provider to put your IMEI back to a previous phone that had LTE service.
NOTE: I had the same issue because I had to get a new Sim card because I went from a microsim to a nanosim. You access your phone information, by dialing *#*#4636#*#*. It will show your "Network type" only as hspa instead of LTE. There is no way to force it to LTE on your end, you have to contact your service provider.
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Make sure you enabled roaming!
*Update*
Using qpst+qdxm I attempted to set radio/modem to prefer vzw bands and possibly enable B13. I was able to make the changes but the NVRAM resets to default values after power cycling. There is an NVRAM patch for the OnePlusOne which I flashed but it did not play well with the OPO3 and resulted is reboots and black screens. I tested all this on one of the recent CM builds.
I modified the build.prop to force "LTE only" (ro.telephony.default_network=11). Since I use Google Voice/Hangouts for calls and text I can make due.
I have reached out to @Mentor.37 who has been helping patch CDMA phones with GSM caoabilities to work better on GSM networks. He understands what the goal is and said mid-late August he should be able to help. @jhasty1 I only get 3G/eHRPD when roaming is enabled. No matter what ROM the RAT will not automatically transition from 3G44G. I have tried almost every ROM and modified what I thought might help with in the build.prop.
@jhasty1, as for the thread you mentioned (https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/trying-to-get-op3-working-on-verizon.452925/) there is a lot of conflicting information. There are many who say the OPO3 will not work on VZW. Well it is working, I'm using it to write this. I also had the OPO1 working on VZW using B4 LTE data.
As it stands, unless forced into "LTE only" the default RAT is 3G/eHRPD.
If we get some dev support I believe the phone could work very well.
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I've been able to attach to LTE on bands 2,4 and 5. Now as far as I know vzw has not began using band 5. I think what's happening is I'm roaming on att for some reason.
Got a great deal on an unlocked Sprint LG G8. Have a few annoying issues that are really bothering me.
I am unable to send and receive photos in text messages. I followed all the instructions to update the APN to be compatible with Tmobile.
Called T-Mobile and they put the IMEI number into their system and played with the settings on their end. They assured me that the photos in sms messages should be going through without issues.
I assume that there no chance to flash Tmobile LG G8 firmware on my LG G8? I was able to do that on my Galaxy S7 Edge. I would like to get wifi calling too. So many issues that are just annoying. One would think LG wouldn't mind letting people flash carrier based firmwares like Samsung does, especially considering that they are struggling with sales and need more customers.
I bought a refurb Sprint Unlocked for my GF to use on ATT. Just got it today and popped my TMO sim in. Didnt call them for anything, let the APNs auto populate and tested the following:
4GLTE+ icon comes up just like on my OnePlus 7 Pro, same # of bars/ signal strength
Calls - even with VOLTE enabled, the indicator says 3G when you make a call (assuming data goes to 3g like it would on sprint on a call but who knows)
VM- Stupid VM and Caller ID app dont work (sprint), but it dials to VM when you hold 1 key
SMS- works fine- sent a msg to a Verizon #
MMS- works fine- sent a pic to an email address
Internet- no issues , didnt do a speed test
Are you able to use LTE Band 71 on T-Mobile using your unlocked Sprint LG G8?
This has been talked about already in another thread but what you do is type ##data# and a menu pops up go tap on the apn and select view. On the top right you see the 3 dots click on it and reset that should do the trick. The reason for not being able to send picture is because the apn cant be edit so the apn is auto and is correct but not the mmsc part.
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This has been talked about already in another thread but what you do is type ##data# and a menu pops up go tap on the apn and select view. On the top right you see the 3 dots click on it and reset that should do the trick. The reason for not being able to send picture is because the apn cant be edit so the apn is auto and is correct but not the mmsc part.
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Tried this after manually entering a few variants of the Tmobile APN settings from Google, at least for me, didn't work. Not sure if other people have had better luck.
Seems like some of the MMS related APN config defaults to sprint urls. SMS, Data, and voice seems fine though.
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Tried this after manually entering a few variants of the Tmobile APN settings from Google, at least for me, didn't work. Not sure if other people have had better luck.
Seems like some of the MMS related APN config defaults to sprint urls. SMS, Data, and voice seems fine though.
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so you tried going to ##data# and going to the apn and click on reset to default?
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so you tried going to ##data# and going to the apn and click on reset to default?
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Yep, I get the sense that the fact the resetting the apn settings from the ##data# menu results in Sprint data populating into some fields and remaining uneditable.. is part of the problem. But can't find a workaround.
The reason I asked was because when i stuck my cricket sim in my sprint g8 the apn were automatic push to the apn settings and i could text and web but couldnt send mms pictures. So i went into the ##data# menu and looked at the apn setting which was correct but when i looked at the mmsc setting it was sprints like yours. After I reseted the apn to default i went back to look at the mmsc and to my amazement it was changed to aiowireless. after i was able to send pictures. Do you have your sim in there? Can you call tmobile to push the apns to you?
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I bought a refurb Sprint Unlocked for my GF to use on ATT. Just got it today and popped my TMO sim in. Didnt call them for anything, let the APNs auto populate and tested the following:
4GLTE+ icon comes up just like on my OnePlus 7 Pro, same # of bars/ signal strength
Calls - even with VOLTE enabled, the indicator says 3G when you make a call (assuming data goes to 3g like it would on sprint on a call but who knows)
VM- Stupid VM and Caller ID app dont work (sprint), but it dials to VM when you hold 1 key
SMS- works fine- sent a msg to a Verizon #
MMS- works fine- sent a pic to an email address
Internet- no issues , didnt do a speed test
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That's very good to hear. Were you able to test if 3G/4G HSPA(+) also works for data as it should? You should be able to find the option to use that instead of LTE by going to Settings->Wireless & Networks->Mobile Network->Preferred network type then select GSM only. Then browse the internet and maybe do a speed test--if you have at least 4/5 bars of 4G HSPA+ download speeds should be anywhere from 6-14Mbps. Myself and a few other people have been wondering since that's what you fall to if you don't have a good LTE signal so would greatly appreciate if you could check.
I'm having some disappointing results with the Sprint LG G8 on T-Mobile (Mint) in my home, and wondering if anyone has any experience that might help.
I was able to get data working without any issue after running ##data# and resetting the APN settings, but actual phone call functionality is a different story.
85%+ of the time I'm in my home I'm unable to place outgoing calls and when called my phone goes directly to voicemail. This is despite having decent to good T-Mobile LTE coverage. The obvious conclusion is that I'm getting spotty UMTS signal and/or the phone is not switching effectively between the two radio technologies.
To get any calling at all I had to switch the radio mode to "LTE/UMTS auto (PRL)" in the service menu accessed by *#*#4636#*#* but this also unchecks the VoLTE provisioning slider. When calling works anywhere, the signal icon changes from LTE to 3G.
Crash Stuntman said:
I'm having some disappointing results with the Sprint LG G8 on T-Mobile (Mint) in my home, and wondering if anyone has any experience that might help.
I was able to get data working without any issue after running ##data# and resetting the APN settings, but actual phone call functionality is a different story.
85%+ of the time I'm in my home I'm unable to place outgoing calls and when called my phone goes directly to voicemail. This is despite having decent to good T-Mobile LTE coverage. The obvious conclusion is that I'm getting spotty UMTS signal and/or the phone is not switching effectively between the two radio technologies.
To get any calling at all I had to switch the radio mode to "LTE/UMTS auto (PRL)" in the service menu accessed by *#*#4636#*#* but this also unchecks the VoLTE provisioning slider. When calling works anywhere, the signal icon changes from LTE to 3G.
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try this TD-SCDMA/CDMA/UMTS. i noticed for some reason this works great. i was albe to receive every call. before that it was hit or miss.
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try this TD-SCDMA/CDMA/UMTS. i noticed for some reason this works great. i was albe to receive every call. before that it was hit or miss.
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I appreciate the reply! I tried this and it's about the same for me unfortunately (which is to say, not really working) I did notice that it says voice connection and data connection are both LTE, and I wonder if that's part of the issue.
I have another device that natively works with VoLTE and WiFi Calling on T-Mobile and it works very well in my home, it's just a shame this phone isn't quite there.
I can't make calls via lte or volte. it switches to 3g but at least now it always receives and makes calls.
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Got a great deal on an unlocked Sprint LG G8. Have a few annoying issues that are really bothering me.
I am unable to send and receive photos in text messages. I followed all the instructions to update the APN to be compatible with Tmobile.
Called T-Mobile and they put the IMEI number into their system and played with the settings on their end. They assured me that the photos in sms messages should be going through without issues.
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1. Go to the default message app and click on the 3 bullets on the top right corner
2. Click on settings
Under advanced click on "Text messages"
3. Click on service number center and ensure it is the correct number for your carrier. If I'm not mistaken yours should read "+12063130004". If the number is different then change it to this one.
Found this on reddit. It reset the apn and get a new one. Now i am able to sent and receive mms.
Try ##SCRTN# on one device and see if it fixes it.
(It erases cellular programming and should reactivate automatically after a few minutes)
I have had so many problems with unlocked phones that are carrier specific. There is always some BS that gets screwed up. Unless its a Samsung where you can flash carrier or unbranded firmware I'm done messing with these carrier unlocked phones
Any one manage to get WiFi calling to work? I have a Sprint unlocked phone on mint and wifi calling is the one thing I am missing.
im using the phone with Mint , TMO mvno, and mms send/receive fine. It used fast.t-mobilẹcom APN
So many people on mint I'm with them as well lol
Anyone figure out how to get VoLTE working on T-Mobile? I did find it in what of the hidden menu's I think it was under the ##DATA# > IMS or something like that but it was greyed out for me and couldnt change it.