the phone is not ready, wait 15 seconds and try again error

[hundleton1]

hi guys, i have a problem with a t-Mobile MDA Compact 2, when i try to send text messages or change phone settings i get the message

the phone is not ready, wait 15 seconds and try again

it is unlocked and i am using an orange sim, any ideas?

[AndiHelldriver]

hi guys, i have a problem with a t-Mobile MDA Compact 2, when i try to send text messages or change phone settings i get the message

the phone is not ready, wait 15 seconds and try again

it is unlocked and i am using an orange sim, any ideas?

This happens to me after switching the telefon mode from off to on. the phone itself needs some time until its "ready for use".

[dabs1]

Another possible issue is one using a 3G sim card in a 2G phone. has happened to me with a prophet. Changed to an old sim card and it worked perfectly. Try changing the sim card to a known 2G and see what happens.

[jakob_ken]

Just switched off the phone in the comm manager (it is an option available to facilitate the PDA usage during the flight journey).

Now my phone is fine and working.

Thanks,
Jakob