[HTC Sensation] pogs24ever:
Limited Service

Hi Guys... I know this is the only thread where people is knowledgeable about my problem. Ive wasted so many time (2 weeks to be exact) to figure out how to fix this. Ive done alot of reseach ... still... no luck

I got the infamous "Limited Service" and "Your sim card doesn't allow a connection to this network"

I bought this online as 2nd hand (unlocked) here in the Philippines . Now here's a details...

Z710e

RADIO 11.76A.3500_11.24A.3504.31_M

FW 3.33.401

ROM: ARHD 6.7.2

HBOOT- 1.27.1100

REVOLUTIONARY S-OFF

SUPERCID

PG58*****

FYI

Three major network provider in the Philippines

1. GLOBE (my provider which i have a contract)

2. SMART

3. SUN

Whenever I insert another provider simcard (SMART and SUN), everything is working fine,wherever I go ( Network GPRS/EDGE/3G/ 4G/ etc..) .But if insert my provider simcard (GLOBE) it gives me the error above and even try to search my network and manually choose it! . But the phone automatically set to correct time and date. check my signal to 4636 menu it recieved a good signal but it wont connect to my provider :crying:

It will only connect to my provider if. only if..

a. When Im at work which is located in the City. It will automatically connect! no problem no error everything works fine. But if i go home which the travel time is an hour, whenever i leave that City til i got home . I got no signal with the same problem.

b. When i Removed battery/ removed sim and let is sit for atleast 3 hours (I usually do it at home).When I put it back on, it will automatically connect! But if i change my network mode(WCDMA -> GSM) and vice versa.. or move to another location. Same issue

Here's the list of what i did...

1. try to clean the antenna contact and push up the pins to make sure it connect at the back cover. even tried to put some aluminum foil (which i found really working... it boost my signal!)

2. put my sim to other phone (5 android/ 2 Iphone) here at home, i got signal! everthing works fine...no problem whatsoever

3. I ask my provider to change my SIM..

4. IMEI is correct as shown in the back of phone and its NOT blacklisted confirmed by my provider

5. I tried to clear/erased S58 data many times...

6. I tried stock GB and ICS firmware (ASIA_WWE).. everything goes back to stock except S-off

7. I tried different ROM (CM9/CM10/ARHD/VIPER/ELAGANCIA) and TMOUS ROM as well

8. Tried all firmware in firmware thread

9. I play around with *#*#4636#*#* testing menu. change to whatever possible option on network mode and Baseband

10. I play around with radio/ RIL/Dish files.. from old GB to the newest ICS radio.. any possible combination that posted on the first page of this thread

11. Flash modem files

12. Tried to change CID and MID to default (HTC_044)(PG5813000).. even tried CID and MID for other countries and TMOUS

13. I play around to some built.prop values that concerns network. (ro.ril etc..)

I called HTC and still under warranty... the problem is i don't have the receipt :( so definitely they will charge me!

My wife even told to sell the phone and buy a new one... but I love the everything about this phone (music/movies/sense/games/etc..) LOL:laugh:

I've search every thread here in XDA and seems like its a common issue and no solution provided

Now logically thinking..

If it is my provider issue... Why is it my SIM works with no problem at all on other phone as i mentioned above?

if it is my phone... why is it it connect to other provider and all the network functions work well?

Can some one give me hope? any suggestions (except those I already did) will be HIGHLY APPRECIATED. Thanks in advance!

LONG LIVE XDA!