Can't set Network Provider after Nandroid Restore

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Mr Davo

Mr Davo

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Hi Everyone,

The business I work for has been steadily migrating from the Motorola Defy (MB525) to the iPhone 5. This has resulted in a large number of spare Defy's at my work. I have learned how to root, custom ROM, etc the Defy, and even took the time to create some instructions (which I think are quite thorough). The XDA Thread link to my instructions is below -

Installing a custom ROM on the Motorola Defy Using Windows 7

A colleague of mine is currently experiencing issues with his modified Defy (running CyanogenMod 9) so I decided to perform a Nandroid backup of his phone. I then restored the backup to another spare Defy (that also runs CyanogenMod9, is rooted, etc) and was happy that all the Apps, and data were restored.

However I have one major challenge I cannot choose the Network Operator (Settings > More... > Mobile Networks > Network Operators), when I attempt to do so I am met with the message "Error while searching for networks". Furthermore selecting one of the sub-options, either "Search Networks" or "Select Automatically", results in the "time wheel" spinning for a short period, and nothing changing.

Unusually I have performed a Nandroid Restore on two (spare) Defy phones, and each has had the same error. Furthermore I have tried two different (active) SIM cards (one from ALDI Mobile, and one from TPG - both Australian Carriers) and the result has been the same.

Is there a config file that I can alter, or some other way of making the phone pick up the Network Provider?

Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

Kind Regards,

Davo
 
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Mr Davo said:
Hi Everyone,

The business I work for has been steadily migrating from the Motorola Defy (MB525) to the iPhone 5. This has resulted in a large number of spare Defy's at my work. I have learned how to root, custom ROM, etc the Defy, and even took the time to create some instructions (which I think are quite thorough). The XDA Thread link to my instructions is below -

Installing a custom ROM on the Motorola Defy Using Windows 7

A colleague of mine is currently experiencing issues with his modified Defy (running CyanogenMod 9) so I decided to perform a Nandroid backup of his phone. I then restored the backup to another spare Defy (that also runs CyanogenMod9, is rooted, etc) and was happy that all the Apps, and data were restored.

However I have one major challenge I cannot choose the Network Operator (Settings > More... > Mobile Networks > Network Operators), when I attempt to do so I am met with the message "Error while searching for networks". Furthermore selecting one of the sub-options, either "Search Networks" or "Select Automatically", results in the "time wheel" spinning for a short period, and nothing changing.

Unusually I have performed a Nandroid Restore on two (spare) Defy phones, and each has had the same error. Furthermore I have tried two different (active) SIM cards (one from ALDI Mobile, and one from TPG - both Australian Carriers) and the result has been the same.

Is there a config file that I can alter, or some other way of making the phone pick up the Network Provider?

Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

Kind Regards,

Davo
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go to Settings > Advance > Baseband Selection > select your baseband
 
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Mr Davo

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Hi souviktherocker,

Thanks for your response. I have now set the Baseband correctly, as per your suggestion (please see the screen capture below), but I am still getting the original error message.

Screenshot_2014-01-24-22-29-13.png


Any further suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Kind Regards,

Davo
 
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Can't connect to this network right now. Try again later.

I have kind of the same issue, except that my phone does find the Network Provider, but it tells me "Can't connect to this network right now. Try again later." I have set the correct baseband. Altough when I try to select Euro Band in Testing menu (*#*#4636#*#* - Phone Information - Soft menu key - Select Radio Band) it says Unsuccesful. I have network signal, but there is an exclamation mark which says no service. Is there any way to solve this?

Edit: Forgot to mention, I am running Quarx's cm-11-20140516-NIGHTLY-mb526.zip on Defy Green Lens
 
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thekguy said:
You should try a different radio, from the dev thread

Sent from my MB526 using Tapatalk
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I have tried flashing other radios, even the one from the stock sbf, but it is the same. I can't select Euro Band. Only Automatic, Band Class 9 (900MHz) and PCS (1900MHz) working, but with Band Class 9 and PCS it loses signal. When I select Automatic, it shows the signal bar, but Can't connect to Network Provider. Other ideas?
 
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Mr Davo

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Hi All,

I have come to believe that my specific issue is related to the IMEI number of the handset itself. When I transfer the Nandroid backup the IMEI number is not transported along with all of the other phone settings. There are various hacks available for changing an IMEI number but I have not yet had an opportunity to try any of them out.

As a side note if you are running Avast! Anti-Theft I strongly recommend turning it OFF before attempting to fix any signal related issues.

Kind Regards,

Davo
 
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Mr Davo said:
Hi All,

I have come to believe that my specific issue is related to the IMEI number of the handset itself. When I transfer the Nandroid backup the IMEI number is not transported along with all of the other phone settings. There are various hacks available for changing an IMEI number but I have not yet had an opportunity to try any of them out.

As a side note if you are running Avast! Anti-Theft I strongly recommend turning it OFF before attempting to fix any signal related issues.

Kind Regards,

Davo
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Can it be something about the IMEI? And what is IMEI SV? I have my IMEI, and the IMEI SV is almost the same number, but with another "0" at the and. Is that relevant?
 
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    Mr Davo
    Mr Davo
    Hi Everyone,

    The business I work for has been steadily migrating from the Motorola Defy (MB525) to the iPhone 5. This has resulted in a large number of spare Defy's at my work. I have learned how to root, custom ROM, etc the Defy, and even took the time to create some instructions (which I think are quite thorough). The XDA Thread link to my instructions is below -

    Installing a custom ROM on the Motorola Defy Using Windows 7

    A colleague of mine is currently experiencing issues with his modified Defy (running CyanogenMod 9) so I decided to perform a Nandroid backup of his phone. I then restored the backup to another spare Defy (that also runs CyanogenMod9, is rooted, etc) and was happy that all the Apps, and data were restored.

    However I have one major challenge I cannot choose the Network Operator (Settings > More... > Mobile Networks > Network Operators), when I attempt to do so I am met with the message "Error while searching for networks". Furthermore selecting one of the sub-options, either "Search Networks" or "Select Automatically", results in the "time wheel" spinning for a short period, and nothing changing.

    Unusually I have performed a Nandroid Restore on two (spare) Defy phones, and each has had the same error. Furthermore I have tried two different (active) SIM cards (one from ALDI Mobile, and one from TPG - both Australian Carriers) and the result has been the same.

    Is there a config file that I can alter, or some other way of making the phone pick up the Network Provider?

    Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

    Kind Regards,

    Davo
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    Mr Davo said:
    Hi Everyone,

    The business I work for has been steadily migrating from the Motorola Defy (MB525) to the iPhone 5. This has resulted in a large number of spare Defy's at my work. I have learned how to root, custom ROM, etc the Defy, and even took the time to create some instructions (which I think are quite thorough). The XDA Thread link to my instructions is below -

    Installing a custom ROM on the Motorola Defy Using Windows 7

    A colleague of mine is currently experiencing issues with his modified Defy (running CyanogenMod 9) so I decided to perform a Nandroid backup of his phone. I then restored the backup to another spare Defy (that also runs CyanogenMod9, is rooted, etc) and was happy that all the Apps, and data were restored.

    However I have one major challenge I cannot choose the Network Operator (Settings > More... > Mobile Networks > Network Operators), when I attempt to do so I am met with the message "Error while searching for networks". Furthermore selecting one of the sub-options, either "Search Networks" or "Select Automatically", results in the "time wheel" spinning for a short period, and nothing changing.

    Unusually I have performed a Nandroid Restore on two (spare) Defy phones, and each has had the same error. Furthermore I have tried two different (active) SIM cards (one from ALDI Mobile, and one from TPG - both Australian Carriers) and the result has been the same.

    Is there a config file that I can alter, or some other way of making the phone pick up the Network Provider?

    Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

    Kind Regards,

    Davo
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    Click to collapse

    go to Settings > Advance > Baseband Selection > select your baseband
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    Mr Davo
    Mr Davo
    Hi souviktherocker,

    Thanks for your response. I have now set the Baseband correctly, as per your suggestion (please see the screen capture below), but I am still getting the original error message.

    Screenshot_2014-01-24-22-29-13.png


    Any further suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

    Kind Regards,

    Davo
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    thekguy
    thekguy
    You should try a different radio, from the dev thread

    Sent from my MB526 using Tapatalk
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    Try this Solution!!!!

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