Unlocked 3GS (Model: MC131B) Cannot make/receive calls or sms - GSM-Forum

bendtosquares · 12-14-2010, 17:53

Hi, I have searched through this forum and many others for hours but my problem seems to be a rare case for a few people, and others just aren't explaining clearly enough to know if its similar to my situation.

I have restored my iphone in itunes to 4.2.1, entered it into DFU mode and used redsn0w to install cydia and ipad baseband. Now my phone is tethered, so I boot it up using redsn0w, get into my iphone fine. Then I install ultrasn0w 1.2 (been using the without wifi packs as its easier and does the same) and reboot. Once i reboot using redsn0w my phone seems to have unlocked, I have the t-mobile logo, it reads my sim as it allows me to import contacts and browse the internet...however I cannot make or receive any calls or sms'. My baseband is 06.15.00 so it isn't that, I have restored using custom IPSW's and then re-jailbroken my phone and alas I am back to the same situation, an unlocked phone which cant call or text anyone.

I have tried certain methods like installing Push Doctor, caller ID on/off, airplane mode on/off, 3G on/off etc. Does anyone know of anything I can do?

I can give advice where needed as alot of people can't seem to get as far as I have.

shak360 · 12-14-2010, 17:55

Seems Like your handset may be restricted or imei black listed, take a screenshot of the homescreen and upload please

bendtosquares · 12-14-2010, 18:34

http://imgur.com/OTEI4.jpg

krefcik2 · 12-14-2010, 18:36

phone is barred, will work outside your country

bendtosquares · 12-14-2010, 18:39

Ah, great :s is there any thing you could suggest or is it literally end of the line now?

shak360 · 12-14-2010, 19:18

phne doesn't look barred as it is giving signal try a another restore?

bendtosquares · 12-14-2010, 19:23

Well that's my issue, it shouldn't be barred...my friend gave me his old phone but because I had restored on itunes with no real knowledge of what I was doing I was stuck having to upgrade my baseband.

I do get signal, and it does recognise my SIM, I am on a contract with t-mobile and it identifies that, allowing me to surf the web and such on 3G (i know the picture has wi-fi enabled just ignore that) I just can't make or recieve calls/texts

And thanks shak360, but I can't even count how many times I have re-restored now, different methods included.

evereastern · 12-14-2010, 19:51

You MUST have Show My Caller ID set to ON in Settings >> Phone
and also try this
Can make calls but cannot receive despite having full service
Ensure Call Waiting, Call Forwarding and TTY are all turned OFF within Settings >> Phone
At version 3.0, if you get this problem, go to Settings >> Mail, Contacts, Calendars >> Fetch New Data, PUSH needs to be OFF.
post result

12-14-2010, 17:53	#1 (permalink)
bendtosquares Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 4 Member: 1467986 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	Unlocked 3GS (Model: MC131B) Cannot make/receive calls or sms Hi, I have searched through this forum and many others for hours but my problem seems to be a rare case for a few people, and others just aren't explaining clearly enough to know if its similar to my situation. I have restored my iphone in itunes to 4.2.1, entered it into DFU mode and used redsn0w to install cydia and ipad baseband. Now my phone is tethered, so I boot it up using redsn0w, get into my iphone fine. Then I install ultrasn0w 1.2 (been using the without wifi packs as its easier and does the same) and reboot. Once i reboot using redsn0w my phone seems to have unlocked, I have the t-mobile logo, it reads my sim as it allows me to import contacts and browse the internet...however I cannot make or receive any calls or sms'. My baseband is 06.15.00 so it isn't that, I have restored using custom IPSW's and then re-jailbroken my phone and alas I am back to the same situation, an unlocked phone which cant call or text anyone. I have tried certain methods like installing Push Doctor, caller ID on/off, airplane mode on/off, 3G on/off etc. Does anyone know of anything I can do? I can give advice where needed as alot of people can't seem to get as far as I have.

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12-14-2010, 17:55	#2 (permalink)
shak360 No Life Poster Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,370 Member: 972745 Status: Offline Sonork: 100.1627715 Thanks Meter: 216	Seems Like your handset may be restricted or imei black listed, take a screenshot of the homescreen and upload please

12-14-2010, 18:34	#3 (permalink)
bendtosquares Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 4 Member: 1467986 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	http://imgur.com/OTEI4.jpg

12-14-2010, 18:36	#4 (permalink)
krefcik2 Insane Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 72 Member: 507042 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 25	phone is barred, will work outside your country

12-14-2010, 18:39	#5 (permalink)
bendtosquares Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 4 Member: 1467986 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	Ah, great :s is there any thing you could suggest or is it literally end of the line now?

12-14-2010, 19:18	#6 (permalink)
shak360 No Life Poster Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,370 Member: 972745 Status: Offline Sonork: 100.1627715 Thanks Meter: 216	phne doesn't look barred as it is giving signal try a another restore?

12-14-2010, 19:23	#7 (permalink)
bendtosquares Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 4 Member: 1467986 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 0	Well that's my issue, it shouldn't be barred...my friend gave me his old phone but because I had restored on itunes with no real knowledge of what I was doing I was stuck having to upgrade my baseband. I do get signal, and it does recognise my SIM, I am on a contract with t-mobile and it identifies that, allowing me to surf the web and such on 3G (i know the picture has wi-fi enabled just ignore that) I just can't make or recieve calls/texts And thanks shak360, but I can't even count how many times I have re-restored now, different methods included.

12-14-2010, 19:51	#8 (permalink)
evereastern Crazy Poster Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pakistan Age: 37 Posts: 59 Member: 195308 Status: Offline Sonork: Lover Thanks Meter: 20	You MUST have Show My Caller ID set to ON in Settings >> Phone and also try this Can make calls but cannot receive despite having full service Ensure Call Waiting, Call Forwarding and TTY are all turned OFF within Settings >> Phone At version 3.0, if you get this problem, go to Settings >> Mail, Contacts, Calendars >> Fetch New Data, PUSH needs to be OFF. post result