I just had my elf's display damaged beyond repair it is just white with rubish black, no text or message is shown.
Is there any way i can get my files from the phones memory? No prob for the SD but for those on the device memory is that i am worried about.
I have removed the sim there is only a 5-digit device pin. Tried to type in blindly, no effect.
Any suggestions? can i unlock it by typing the device pin from a pc with activesync?
Thanx!
can you install apps via activesync?
or use one of those remote tools to control the mda through windows?
like this one: http://www.mymobiler.com/ ?
no, i have to unlock the device by typing the device pin on the device first...
this unlock code, do you have to enter it when you remove the sim or also then, when a sim is inserted? if it isn't needed with a sim inside, then why not try that, that way?
i could imagine there is a way to unlock the lock with the right code via terminal and an usb connection, but don't ask me, i have no idea about that atm. might be a far catch here...
Unlock device pin?
- Take out your sim card
- Download MyMobiler and use that to control.
Whats there with the pin?
You can click the phone using a screen.
Talking about the screen, is it a touchscreen problem, or your whole LCD is cracked?
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I brought a 8125 from ebay it had a cracked screen. So I had an PPC 6700 that had a bad radio so I took the screen out of it and placed it in the 8125. Everything worked great but when I turned it on it cam up with the message " Invalid or missing SIM card". I placed my Tmobile SIM card in I turned on the device and it reads the same thing. I read all the posts that I can find about this and they really didn't have much about it. I noticed that its searching for the network buy looking at the signal indicator but I also noticed the the led to sho that the phone was on doesn't blink. On some of the posts that I read it stated that if someone put the wrong code in to many times that the phone will be "counter blocked". I think maybe thats what happened with the last owner of the phone did. I at first unlocked the sim with the sim unlocker thinking that was the problem was but it still didn't work. My question is if it goes in to the counter blocked mode does it prevent the software from unlocking the sim. My other question is what is the file's name that when you place a sim in the phone that it runs to enter the unlock code on the phone? I was thinking maybe if I run that file manualy that maybe it will get the phone out of the counter blocked mode and then I can try running the software unlock again. Things that I have done to try to get it to work was sim and cid unlock, flashed tmobile rom to the device checked the contacts in the sim holder to make sure they are touching the sim card. Any ideas?
Sounds like it may not be a software problem. If the device was legitimately software blocked, it would display that, instead of 'invalid/missing SIM'. If it's IMEI blocked, it would have accepted the SIM but been unable to connect to the network.
The problem is most likely either the SIM itself or the onboard SIM reader. Try obtaining another SIM card and seeing if the device will read it.
I have a Vodafone's TWIN sim card in which I have 2 different numbers: professional number and private number.
I am not concious about what SIM I have switched on in every specific moments so I am spending my money in professional calls and viceversa.
Everytime I want to change from one number to the other I have 2 possibilities:
1.- Turn off and Turn on the Phone in Comm Manager and enter PIN
2.- Use STK Service, selece which number I want ot switch on and enter PIN
I have been searching for a long time a program that changes the Wallpaper (or that writes anything in the main screen) based on the SIM I have switched on so I can be aware about what is the current active SIM at every moment. Unfortunately, I haven't found anything yet.
Also, is there any program to turn off and then turn on the phone with just one click as I am using it very often? Something to switch between sims in a TWIN sim card without entering the PIN?
Could anybody give me any idea? Any program that could help me for some of the mentioned purposes? Any forum in where I could continue my search?
Thank you very much in advance...
for no pin just take the pin of the sim card from the sim card settings. A nokia phone may help you...
Is not there anybody who can help me a little more?
Thank you in advance.....
kt133a said:
I have a Vodafone's TWIN sim card in which I have 2 different numbers: professional number and private number.
I am not concious about what SIM I have switched on in every specific moments so I am spending my money in professional calls and viceversa.
Everytime I want to change from one number to the other I have 2 possibilities:
1.- Turn off and Turn on the Phone in Comm Manager and enter PIN
2.- Use STK Service, selece which number I want ot switch on and enter PIN
I have been searching for a long time a program that changes the Wallpaper (or that writes anything in the main screen) based on the SIM I have switched on so I can be aware about what is the current active SIM at every moment. Unfortunately, I haven't found anything yet.
Also, is there any program to turn off and then turn on the phone with just one click as I am using it very often? Something to switch between sims in a TWIN sim card without entering the PIN?
Could anybody give me any idea? Any program that could help me for some of the mentioned purposes? Any forum in where I could continue my search?
Thank you very much in advance...
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I have the same situation!!! So I'm also interrested!
Need the cabinet files to configure phone for Airtel mobile network(India).... I believe clubimate.com had these settings... but that site does not work anymore...
Thanks
can't seem to get any help around here....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=427092&highlight=Airtel
found by using search for the word Airtel if you need other hits
well i've tried dat b4, but it doesnt seem to help, my phone is not detects the SIM card but its always on 'off'... i can't access STK or SIM contacts either...
These problems started appearing after I fitst flashed over the original ROM that came with my phone(why didnt I take a backup ),
It actually started I think when I messed with the EXTRom, I feel this cos now my extrom does not auto execute after a hard reset or after a flash... 0
So i feel some necessary files aren't being installed...
Any ideas?????
same thing with my htc vox. wont detect sim card.
Clean the contacts.
flyboy
do u mean SIM card contacts??? or phone contacts?
I don't really have any contacts on the phone memory cos I dont use that phone now, for obvious reasons..... but the SIM card works perfectly on any other phone...
And what do u mean by 'cleaning'? As in just delete all the contacts or sumthin???
Thanks
errmm....
metal contacts on sim and phone!!!!!
lol
flyboy
well it does detect the SIM card so I dont think theres any problem with the contacts of either SIM or phone..
The problem is it just says 'phone is off' with no option to turn it on...
The reason why I know it detects the SIM card is cos when I remove the SIM card the network icon says 'No service', and when I insert the SIM card I get the message 'The phone is off'..... So that obviously mean it detects the SIM card on the phone but its not able to turn on...
Any ideas?
i have a g1 but it doesnt made the unlock code request.
and it show a message
NO SIM CARD have NO SERVICE.
the sim is working perfectly on another phone.
how can i check the sim card reader..?
or any tip....
no body...????? heeeeeeeeeeeeelp....
Go to Settings > Wireless Controls > Mobile Networks > Network Operators.
Select the new network, and you'll be prompted for the code.
Also (for your silly simple checks) ensure the sim card is inserted in the correct orientation.. the key on the sim needs to match the diagram on top of the sim slot.
ezterry said:
Also (for your silly simple checks) ensure the sim card is inserted in the correct orientation.. the key on the sim needs to match the diagram on top of the sim slot.
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Unless something's broken, it won't even be able to go in backwards. The key cut needs to be in the right place in order for the BATTERY to be installed.
lbcoder said:
The key cut needs to be in the right place in order for the BATTERY to be installed.
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Why so it is (my fault for never actually trying.. had someone say they tried backwards [and it failed] but they also previously opened the phone without the right tools and the plastic of the battery case was a bit of a mess..)
hi to all, thank you by your help.. but i still with the same problem.
1. the sim is install in the correct positions
2. if i try to search my network it show,,,
your sim card does not allow a connection to this network, and never ask for the sin network unlock PIN
3. i installed 3 or 4 diferents sim and the same history, doesnt asl for sim network unlick pin
i found this link.
http://www.jukie.net/bart/blog/sim-unlocking-g1
i try all but noting...
hello, me too i try to use my but i can't when i put the sim card it always shows "no sim card in phone" now what can i do to display the enter code screen?
food for thought
Just curious, have you gone to Settings-Applications-Manage Applications and searched for Google Apps and cleared the cache.
I had a similar issue with the unlock screen and my calls never ring through, they went right to voice mail. I cleared the cache and that resolved the issue. Not sure if it will take care of the network issue, but give it a try.
any update about..???? no body know the problem..?
I dont know about the rest of you, but is this just the Galaxy S4 phones feature that whenever I reboot the phone, at the top of the SIM PIN enter prompt window, it says: 3 ATTEMPTS LEFT. Or, is it my Service provider which is T-Mobile?
Is this normal?
I NEVER EVER had even ONE failed SIM PIN code failure before as I know the PIN in my head.
This is NOT my Screen Lock PIN code, I am refering to the SIM PIN code once the phone is rebooted.
Is this just T-Mobile to have 3 SIM PIN code fail attempts or is it the Samsung Galaxy's S4 feature?
And, just in case I type in 3 failed SIM PIN codes, then would a "Factory Reset" reset the number of tries to 3 attempts again?
Or, would I have to contact T-Mobile?
Thx
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I dont know about the rest of you, but is this just the Galaxy S4 phones feature that whenever I reboot the phone, at the top of the SIM PIN enter prompt window, it says: 3 ATTEMPTS LEFT. Or, is it my Service provider which is T-Mobile?
Is this normal?
I NEVER EVER had even ONE failed SIM PIN code failure before as I know the PIN in my head.
This is NOT my Screen Lock PIN code, I am refering to the SIM PIN code once the phone is rebooted.
Is this normal for T-Mobile to have 3 PIN code fail attempts or is it the Samsung Galaxy's S4 feature?
Thx
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That has been standard on all my SIMs and phones I've used (Telia and Tele2 in Sweden). If you fail 3 times you need to use your PUK code.
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That has been standard on all my SIMs and phones I've used (Telia and Tele2 in Sweden). If you fail 3 times you need to use your PUK code.
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How do i do that???
Just so you know, its a unlocked phone.
So is 3 failed attempts the standard policy?
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How do i do that???
Just so you know, its a unlocked phone.
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You just enter it. But you only need to if you fail the PIN code 3 times in a row.
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You just enter it. But you only need to if you fail the PIN code 3 times in a row.
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Ok, but do I obtain the PUK number from my Mobile Provider by phone or it can be somewhere else on a website?
Thanks
itsonlyme999 said:
Ok, but do I obtain the PUK number from my Mobile Provider by phone or it can be somewhere else on a website?
Thanks
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Mine is written on the big card that my SIM was attached to when I got it.
itsonlyme999 said:
How do i do that???
Just so you know, its a unlocked phone.
So is 3 failed attempts the standard policy?
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It should stand in the papers that came with your SIM or on the internet if you have an account you can log in to with your provider
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DenmarkRootN00b said:
It should stand in the papers that came with your SIM or on the internet if you have an account you can log in to with your provider
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Its stashed somewhere and need to find it. In the meantime, I have it written down and stored in a locked place.
But my question was, that since I never typed in an incorrect SIM PIN before, is it normal to show at the SIM PIN logon screen that I have 3 Attempts to try?
Or, was it more than this?
So in other words, is 3 the normal failed attempts for most phones?
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Its stashed somewhere and need to find it. In the meantime, I have it written down and stored in a locked place.
But my question was, that since I never typed in an incorrect SIM PIN before, is it normal to show at the SIM PIN logon screen that I have 3 Attempts to try?
Or, was it more than this?
So in other words, is 3 the normal failed attempts for most phones?
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Yes, 3 has been the limit on all of my SIMs and phones. My S4 also shows that "warning".
OK, I wrote my SIM PIN code down and stored it in a secured place.
But, I managed to find the part of my SIM card with several 4-digit numbers and one of them is a 3-digit number (the last one at the way bottom).
But in case I do loose my SIM PIN (the one that I created or changed myself when setting up the phone), should I use one of these numbers as a backup SIM PIN to unlock my phone after a reboot?
Please see "PARTIAL" image of the numbers (for security reasons) of the portion of the SIM card.
itsonlyme999 said:
Its stashed somewhere and need to find it. In the meantime, I have it written down and stored in a locked place.
But my question was, that since I never typed in an incorrect SIM PIN before, is it normal to show at the SIM PIN logon screen that I have 3 Attempts to try?
Or, was it more than this?
So in other words, is 3 the normal failed attempts for most phones?
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Yes.. It is normal and 3 attempts is normal. Mine does it also... It is probably just to avoid problems with people today that don't understand anything.. Like don't eat batteries, it can cause severe internal damage... It is logic for most of us
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OK, I wrote my SIM PIN code down and stored it in a secured place.
But, I managed to find the part of my SIM card with several 4-digit numbers and one of them is a 3-digit number (the last one at the way bottom).
But in case I do loose my SIM PIN (the one that I created or changed myself when setting up the phone), should I use one of these numbers as a backup SIM PIN to unlock my phone after a reboot?
Please see "PARTIAL" image of the numbers (for security reasons) of the portion of the SIM card.
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My PUK code is 8 numbers (see attached image). The card also says that I can see the code if I login to my providers website so you probably can too.
I'm in the same boat. Problem is once the SIM is blocked the only place you can go is to the phone dial pad to call an emergency number. There's no place to enter the PUK code. If I enter the PUK in the dial screen and press "call" it says it's not a valid emergency number. Restart just takes it back to the screen that says the SIM is blocked, and the options to call emergency or SOS #. No PUK entry.
Anyone?
Edit: Found the answer on a T-Mobile support site:
When the device displays 'SIM card is PUK-Locked. Please contact Customer Care’, tap Emergency Call.
Enter the following: **05*PUK*NEWPIN*NEWPIN#
Message is displayed that it's reset. Tap OK.
This works.
itsonlyme999 said:
OK, I wrote my SIM PIN code down and stored it in a secured place.
But, I managed to find the part of my SIM card with several 4-digit numbers and one of them is a 3-digit number (the last one at the way bottom).
But in case I do loose my SIM PIN (the one that I created or changed myself when setting up the phone), should I use one of these numbers as a backup SIM PIN to unlock my phone after a reboot?
Please see "PARTIAL" image of the numbers (for security reasons) of the portion of the SIM card.
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No, not that card or those numbers. The BIG card, the credit card-sized one. It should clearly state "PUK" and 8 digits.