Cannot get any data connection on my phone - Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot

I would like to thank the guys for helping me unlock now I do not get any data connection what is the issue here also I am getting system update to 4.3 which I haven't done yet will it give me probs what do I do
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Do you mean sprint data or gsm data (tmobile or atnt)? If sprint data, make sure its on cdma/lte mode in settings
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Ok sorry for that I mean gsm data im also in the uk on the ee 4g network I can make and receive calls surf on wifi but have nothing on mobile data or even a options to manually put my apn details in it has no option
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Pls can sombody help me out here with this data issue it might be something simple that needs doing ive tried many things but no such luck
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j4gz said:
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https://community.sprint.com/baw/mo...ssion?content=/api/core/v2/discussions/123797
For data you need to root and use a apn app:beer:
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Data connection
gotablunt said:
https://community.sprint.com/baw/mo...ssion?content=/api/core/v2/discussions/123797
For data you need to root and use a apn app:beer:
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Please explain gotablunt as I'm already rooted up and don't understand what I need to do now what is app apn beer ?

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j4gz said:
Please explain gotablunt as I'm already rooted up and don't understand what I need to do now what is app apn beer ?
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Can anybody pls help me out here

Data connection
Ok let me start again I unlocked the phone also rooted the phone now I don't have any data connection whatsoever only my provider signal which works fine I called up my provider and I need to access the apn which I do not have on my phone ? How can I get this so I can start to use my 4g and get it all up n running .

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Come on people help me out pls

Bro I gaved you a link where clearly explains step by step, he uses offline sim apn database app but theres other apps
""Download an APN app that will write APN settings onto your phone (I used an app called Offline SIM APN Database), if you want data services while abroad you're going to have to root your phone thanks to JellyBean (here is a fast way of rooting the phone*How to root the Samsung Galaxy S4 | Android | Geek.com)
2a. If you applied Root to your phone move your APN app into the system folder. ( I purchased Titanium Backup Pro to do this).
3. Backup your APN settings (This might not be necessary since Sprint Technical support told me that this data is locked into the Sprint Sim, but I am an IT guy so always back up)
4. Take your trip abroad
5. Pop in 3rd party Sim
6. Follow directions from Sprint International Support (Turn off device > Insert 3rd party SIM > go to Settings > More (tab) > System Update > UICC unlock.* You will receive the update and it should change to GSM Mode.)
7. To enable MMS/Data write 3rd party carrier APN settings to your phone using your APN app.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2415587 ask asuh his in the uk right now
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Data connection
gotablunt said:
Bro I gaved you a link where clearly explains step by step, he uses offline sim apn database app but theres other apps
""Download an APN app that will write APN settings onto your phone (I used an app called Offline SIM APN Database), if you want data services while abroad you're going to have to root your phone thanks to JellyBean (here is a fast way of rooting the phone*How to root the Samsung Galaxy S4 | Android | Geek.com)
2a. If you applied Root to your phone move your APN app into the system folder. ( I purchased Titanium Backup Pro to do this).
3. Backup your APN settings (This might not be necessary since Sprint Technical support told me that this data is locked into the Sprint Sim, but I am an IT guy so always back up)
4. Take your trip abroad
5. Pop in 3rd party Sim
6. Follow directions from Sprint International Support (Turn off device > Insert 3rd party SIM > go to Settings > More (tab) > System Update > UICC unlock.* You will receive the update and it should change to GSM Mode.)
7. To enable MMS/Data write 3rd party carrier APN settings to your phone using your APN app.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2415587 ask asuh his in the uk right now
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Ok bruv I'm based in the uk have a uk contract with ee a 4g provider I got the s4 from my relative I unlocked it via this site and also rooted it via this site I cannot get data I get signal fine but no data can you give me the correct step by step details in which I can set my phone to get this data connection sorted I can call you up if you like if it makes if easier cheers .

You won't get 4G data in the UK. They use a different frequency then Sprint S4 is capable of. The best you will do is get 3g. He gave you the instructions and you don't seem to be able to follow them. Sell the phone and buy one from your carrier if you want 4g and can't follow instructions
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j4gz said:
Ok bruv I'm based in the uk have a uk contract with ee a 4g provider I got the s4 from my relative I unlocked it via this site and also rooted it via this site I cannot get data I get signal fine but no data can you give me the correct step by step details in which I can set my phone to get this data connection sorted I can call you up if you like if it makes if easier cheers .
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2385963 this is a thread on how to change apn good luck
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Internet Problem

I was running bubby's aosp rom then i started to have an internet problem( I tried both 3G and WiFi) and when i use an app that needs internet connection(ESPN Scorecenter, Market, Dolphin Browser, Facebook) it won't work and i would get an internet connection error. After I Started having problems i flashed backed to stock to see if it would work, it didn't. Now i am on Jt Super Clean Rom and still doesn't work
Can someone please help?
anyone please?
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Try dialing *228 then option 1. If that doesn't work then try a factory data reset from settings. There may be other options but those are the two I know.
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Wipe data and cache. Should take care of it. From clockwork recovery if u have it
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no dice it didnt work and i am not factory rest data because i did that alreadt any other suggestions?
Do you live in a former alltel area? I do & I was having similar problems with email apps. Vz tech support had me do *22899 and then change my mobile data setting from automatic a to automatic b in the wireless & network settings menu. This option is only listed in former alltel areas though.
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garywojdan81 said:
Do you live in a former alltel area? I do & I was having similar problems with email apps. Vz tech support had me do *22899 and then change my mobile data setting from automatic a to automatic b in the wireless & network settings menu. This option is only listed in former alltel areas though.
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Ya I think so i went on the altlel website to check an it said
"Alltel is now a part of Verizon Wireless in your market, creating America's Largest Mobile to Mobile Calling Family — over 80 Million Strong! We'd like to invite you to shop verizonwireless.com and explore the full lineup of products and services we have available."
ok so i have flashed back to stock everything via odin and i still get problems and idea's?
You could try going to automatic b. As I understand it, it allows use of alltel AND vz towers & sets their priority as well. You get to it from menu>settings>wireless & networks>mobile data>system select.
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All I have is home and automatic. Am I missing something?
i fixed my problem i flashed the stock recovery,system,and kernal in odin and then did factory rest via privacy settings and then it worked
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All I have is home and automatic. Am I missing something?
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Nope, the automatic b setting is only on phones that are in former alltel areas from what I was told.
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Nexus s decided today was good to lose data

My nexus s lost data connection today and it won't turn back on. Even after reset. Anyone else had this?
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Maybe check if something's happened to the APN settings / if they have been disabled?
Settings -> Wireless & Networks -> Mobile Network Settings
What am I looking for? I havent changed anything?
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Sounds like a network issue, you need to call your carrier.
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italia0101 said:
What am I looking for? I havent changed anything?
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well .. if your phone didn't need any additional configuration for APN during your very first use, then I guess, as princeasi just mentioned, you might have to check with your network operator for help..
the reason why i told tht you might have to define the APN settings is because, for me, I had to manually add the APN, username /password in order to get access to my carrier's data network ...
maybe you could browsing on this link: http://modmyi.com/wiki/index.php/Carrier_APN_Settings#Italian_Networks
for APN settings..
that link is meant to help configure iPhone APN settings (Android has a lot more parameters to define) .. but the details shud still work with your NexS
(for eg. all settings for my carrier were the same as what were already on my phone by default.. the only thing i had to configure manually was the u/name, password and APN name)
Hope that helps...
I let it auto reconfigure everything and it came back .. not sure what happened
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help please s4 gsm data not working

Hi guys. Hope someone has an idea. My s4 was unlocked by sprint for my trip to england. Swapped the sim card for an o2 card. Talk and text work. I cannot get data to work. Tried turning it on and off. Rebooted the phone. Enabled mo ile data over mobile network. Enabled data under roaming settings for gsm data. Still nothing. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks
Add apns?
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You are supposed to turn the phone off, insert the new Sim, turn the phone on and go to settings, more, system update and click UICC Unlock
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Does it automatically do everyrhing for you? This is my first cdma device im used to gsm devices is y I ask
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GiantJay said:
You are supposed to turn the phone off, insert the new Sim, turn the phone on and go to settings, more, system update and click UICC Unlock
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I actually had to do this with the sprint sim in then when i replaced the sim i had to do it again. This made the text and voice work but not the data
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Add apns?
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Not sure how to add apn info. Can you enlighten me. I also do not find a pay and go apn that is non iphone
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Loyd
Pay Monthly iPhone APN: idata.o2.co.uk
Pay Monthly non-iPhone Tariff APN: mobile.o2.co.uk
Pay & Go iPhone APN: payandgo.o2.co.uk
If you can get wifi, download tweakker app. It will setup the APNs for you. Let us know if you get the data working.
I tried getting tweakker (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tweakker), but it says "This app is incompatible with all of your devices." I have a 3G Nexus 7 as well, so I'm surprised it's not compatible with that nor my Sprint Galaxy S4. Is there a way to get it to install? Am I looking at the wrong app? Or is there another way to change the APN settings on the S4?
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I tried getting tweakker but it says "This app is incompatible with all of your devices." I have a 3G Nexus 7 as well, so I'm surprised it's not compatible with that nor my Sprint Galaxy S4. Is there a way to get it to install? Am I looking at the wrong app? Or is there another way to change the APN settings on the S4?
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I found an apk to sideload but it crashes. I think the apn issue is the problem but havent found a workaround yet. Any ideas for other apps that might work.
Thanks
Loyd
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I found an apk to sideload but it crashes. I think the apn issue is the problem but havent found a workaround yet. Any ideas for other apps that might work.
Thanks
Loyd
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Yeah, it won't let me install it either. Weird. Worked on other phones before.
Try the different options under Connections->More Networks->Roaming. Maybe the APN options are buried there somewhere. Also, see if you have "data" checked under "GSM Network" in the roaming section, that might help.
Also, in the screen that shows you the network that you are on or allows you to select a network, make sure the green button is on the host network the SIM is associated with, then press the menu button, it might give you options for the APN.
Dial ##DATA# enter your MSL hit other then LTE APN settings then add your APN.
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myphone12345 said:
Yeah, it won't let me install it either. Weird. Worked on other phones before.
Try the different options under Connections->More Networks->Roaming. Maybe the APN options are buried there somewhere. Also, see if you have "data" checked under "GSM Network" in the roaming section, that might help.
Also, in the screen that shows you the network that you are on or allows you to select a network, make sure the green button is on the host network the SIM is associated with, then press the menu button, it might give you options for the APN.
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So tweaker almost finished and now killed my texts as well. Data is checked in roaming and gsm. This has been a giant pia.
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nicotheandroidguy said:
Dial ##DATA# enter your MSL hit other then LTE APN settings then add your APN.
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When I do this I get a view or edit menu. Others brings up browser, mmsc url, mmsc proxy, mmsc proxy port, dss, multimedia
Loyd
if you can hook up to wifi dl nova or apex (its just temporaory unless you want to keep it) hold on your home screen till you get the option to add shortcut>activities>settings>APNs this will give you access to add or remove apns at will without having to mess with your msl and sprint tech support.
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if you can hook up to wifi dl nova or apex (its just temporaory unless you want to keep it) hold on your home screen till you get the option to add shortcut>activities>settings>APNs this will give you access to add or remove apns at will without having to mess with your msl and sprint tech support.
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That got me to a menu to add apn but the menu is grayed out and wont let me edit it. I figure I probably need root access.
loydster said:
That got me to a menu to add apn but the menu is grayed out and wont let me edit it. I figure I probably need root access.
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I have root, and it's still greyed out. It doesn't prompt for root access either. That said, I don't have a GSM SIM in right now, so maybe when I put in a third party SIM it'll be available?
I'm guessing though it requires the MSL to add though, but there's no prompt to put it in either.
EDIT: Actually, I found the exact same APN menu under ##DATA# under Other, LTE APN. However, pressing menu doesn't even have the option to add an APN, and I put my MSL in to edit. I'm hoping it just won't let me add it because I still have the Sprint LTE SIM in.
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That got me to a menu to add apn but the menu is grayed out and wont let me edit it. I figure I probably need root access.
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hmm very strange you should be able to at least add new apns.....is there not a add icon once you go into the APN screen?
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I have root, and it's still greyed out. It doesn't prompt for root access either. That said, I don't have a GSM SIM in right now, so maybe when I put in a third party SIM it'll be available?
I'm guessing though it requires the MSL to add though, but there's no prompt to put it in either.
EDIT: Actually, I found the exact same APN menu under ##DATA# under Other, LTE APN. However, pressing menu doesn't even have the option to add an APN, and I put my MSL in to edit. I'm hoping it just won't let me add it because I still have the Sprint LTE SIM in.
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shouldnt be under menu you should have like a little circle with a plus sign near the top right of the screen and that should prompt u to add your apn.
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if you can get it and as long as that works then once you are done adding your APNs before you leave that screen be sure to hit menu and save
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hmm very strange you should be able to at least add new apns.....is there not a add icon once you go into the APN screen?
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shouldnt be under menu you should have like a little circle with a plus sign near the top right of the screen and that should prompt u to add your apn.
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Nope. I've attached screenshots
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Nope. I've attached screenshots
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well my friend im at a loss. the problem is that i am always rooted and even when i got my sgs4 it was rooted in the first 5 minutes of ownership. i know you said you are as well but based off what i saw in your screenies it lookes like your running stock (or something that closly resembles stock) so it may be something in the stock rom thats not allowing you to change your settings. this method is how i have done it since the epic 4g days so i dont know what to tell you. mabey one of the devs here can give you a better workaround or help you unlock that edit menu cause im outta ideas. good luck :s
Sprint Galaxy S4 APNs Are Unchangeable and therefore prohibit international data use.
xxaddictedxx said:
well my friend im at a loss. the problem is that i am always rooted and even when i got my sgs4 it was rooted in the first 5 minutes of ownership. i know you said you are as well but based off what i saw in your screenies it lookes like your running stock (or something that closly resembles stock) so it may be something in the stock rom thats not allowing you to change your settings. this method is how i have done it since the epic 4g days so i dont know what to tell you. mabey one of the devs here can give you a better workaround or help you unlock that edit menu cause im outta ideas. good luck :s
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Update: This is a known issue on the Galaxy S4, primarily from Sprint. They have completely disabled all APN changing and editing I order to disallow data usage on any other network than their local and global roaming networks.
The only known way to fix this is to root your device which will void the warranty, stop OTA updates and software upgrades, and possibly brick your phone.
Or, you could just travel overseas and pay $500-800/ month for Sprints roaming.
And then there's the option of using your Galaxy S4 like a flop phone and just using it for SMS and phone calls.
Because even though Sprint says it's an international smartphone, it's not.. If you like to use data services that is.
Waiting for an update to fix Sprints proprietary obsessions...

[Q] Sing in google account without wi fi

HI guys, i have LG Optimus L3 and i update him to ISC 4.0.4 and now i installed google apps from rom manager, and its asking me to login in google account, i click existing account and its just open me wi fi and searching for networks. and im connected to internet via usb cable by Reverse Tethering 3.11
do u have data plan active in your device?
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ArjunrambZ said:
do u have data plan active in your device?
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yes it is enabled
i go in: settings > wireless & networks > more > mobile networks > Data Enabled
is that data plan?
ya, sounds like try a reboot
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and which rom are you using?
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ArjunrambZ said:
ya, sounds like try a reboot
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and which rom are you using?
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ok, i enabled that, rebooted my phone connect it with internet i open Play Store clic Existing and again open me WI-FI and searching...
Im using ROM: 9-20130714-NIGHTLY-e400
Im using ROM: 9-20130714-NIGHTLY-e400
Tap the skip button and you will be asked to login to Google account with cellular network connection
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ArjunrambZ said:
Tap the skip button and you will be asked to login to Google account with cellular network connection
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there is no skip button...
Vuzee01 said:
HI guys, i have LG Optimus L3 and i update him to ISC 4.0.4 and now i installed google apps from rom manager, and its asking me to login in google account, i click existing account and its just open me wi fi and searching for networks. and im connected to internet via usb cable by Reverse Tethering 3.11
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Vuzee01 said:
yes it is enabled
i go in: settings > wireless & networks > more > mobile networks > Data Enabled
is that data plan?
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Vuzee01 said:
yes it is enabled
i go in: settings > wireless & networks > more > mobile networks > Data Enabled
is that data plan?
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that is not a data plan, a data plan is when your carrier allow you to enter the Internet for a monthly basis or by having credit on your prepaid account.
Also make sure reverse Tethering is working properly by having the Correct drivers for your phone and setup the sharing options on the Internet setting on your PC.
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if you have a working data plan then you should have no problem in connecting but i think that there some problem with tour carrier
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that is not a data plan, a data plan is when your carrier allow you to enter the Internet for a monthly basis or by having credit on your prepaid account.
Also make sure reverse Tethering is working properly by having the Correct drivers for your phone and setup the sharing options on the Internet setting on your PC.
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how can i check do i have correct drivers? and im using reverse tethering, i can find results by default browser...

Disable roaming

Almost all roms, after the flash, have roaming active and before I active the WiFi it uses about 0,50€. Is possible to disable it in advance? Thanks
On stock and most roms, go to settings > network connections > mobile networks and disable data roaming.
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maxsam4 said:
On stock and most roms, go to settings > network connections > mobile networks and disable data roaming.
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I know this, but i would like to disable it before the flash and before the initial setup
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I know this, but i would like to disable it before the flash and before the initial setup
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That would depend on the rom, there is nothing you can do.
You may remove your sim before flashing and then disable roaming and then insert sim back to prevent any roaming charges.
Sorry, I read your question incorrectly the first time.
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