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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] rebdogg:
I've also been getting this NO SIM error, and it seemed to have started after the OTA that was supposed to fix the error. I never had it before, at least not that I noticed.

I only seem to get this error when I'm at work sitting in my top floor office and 3G/4G is spotty and turning on and off between the two. This isn't happening only on the stock rom, still had the same error when I was using CM10.

I have also flashed the HD modem yesterday but it still hasn't fixed the problem.

Also have been noticing that when this happens and service comes back on, if you pull down the notification bar the Mobile Data button is dark green instead of its normal bright green when on or gray when off. Trying to toggle it on and off doesn't do anything, it stays on the dark green color until you enable airplane mode which turns Mobile Date off (gray) then disable airplane mode and Mobile Data is on again (bright green). Anybody know what the dark green is supposed to mean?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mdt73:
Hmmm, I haven't seen that, but will check for it next time.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] rebdogg:
What I've also seen happen after these errors is when you pull down the notification bar it will show Mobile Data as being off, yet 4G is still on and everything seems to be working. I don't know how to replicate this but I'll make sure to pay attention next time and see what I did.

I used to have a Thunderbolt before this phone and never once had a problem sitting in the same exact spot as I am right now. It has to be something with the phone itself, modem, or sim card. What was the last modem before the last OTA? I believe the ota was G7 and now I'm on HD. If I can go back to the older one and it works I'd be happy.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] roachkv:
No SIM and bad sd card

I got the no sim error quit a bit. Then one day my ext sd card went completely fubar. It's worthless now.

But since it went bad and I've removed it from the phone, I've not gotten another no sim error.

Coincidence? Any one else experience this?

rooted, stock rom, no ota's accepted....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ripken204:
hmm that's interesting, I am going to remove my sd card and see if it helps at all
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mdt73:
Huh, I have never tried that. Worth a shot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] dmbfan13:
No, this is not related. I've never had an SD card, and I constantly get the "No Sim" error. Let me tell you, it's BEYOND frustrating!!! To the point where I've considered leaving Verizon.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mdt73:
Ok. Good to know. I am still documenting the problem with Verizon every few days. Just gotta hobble along until the note comes out.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ripken204:
ya it definitely does not fix the problem
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] PsiPhiDan:
I'm considering joining Verizon and getting this phone in the next couple weeks. This is scaring me a bit. Is this error a deal-breaker? What exactly is happening? I've read the entire thread, but I'm not sure what the effects of this message/error actually are.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ripken204:
imagine not being able to make calls or texts a certain % of the time from certain location, for me it is my house
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] xsteven77x:
Not to downplay the affected but this is not a huge widespread issue.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] PsiPhiDan:
So if my phone does do this, I should do what? I have that 14 day window, right? I'm case it's a huge issue?

So most SIII users don't have this issue?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] apacseven:
While I feel for those that have the issue, it is definitely not the rule.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mdt73:
It's widespread enough for verizon to release a software update specifically for this issue. (which didn't fix it) And we know how slow verizon is with updates.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] dmbfan13:
Multiple times (G7 and HD)....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ECrispy:
The issue is still not fixed and seems to be made worse when running custom rom's.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Shibby87:
I've actually experienced the exact opposite. I haven't gotten one sim error running SynergyROM and CleanROM, however when I odin'd back to stock for the G7 OTA, I got constant sim errors. I'm convinced its a Verizon issue, not a hardware issue.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jeriel05:
The only places where I have gotten the "no sim" error is in known dead spot areas, my signal starts going low and when I finally lose all bars I get No Sim. I tried this multiple times at the same places and got the same result. I almost wonder if the "no sim" actually just means loss of signal.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mdt73:
I got the no sim error 10 times today, while I had 5 bars and 4G... trying to call tech support. They actually connected me with Samsung, first time for this. They offered to have me send them the phone and do testing on the device, leaving me with no phone for who knows how long. I am getting close to demanding a release from my contract, but I am gonna play nice until the Note 2 comes out and see how Verizon plays.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ooofest:
Wouldn't they give you a replacement phone for the time?

Seems a good opportunity to get this issue resolved in a manner that could also stave off the Note 2 from having the same problems, potentially. And, ask them to come to your locale for testing, since the NO SIM error seems location-related for many reporting this symptom.

- ooofest
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mdt73:
This was Samsung, not verizon. And no, they wouldn't give me a temp phone. Verizon offers me a replacement phone each time I call. Makes me think this issue won't get resolved.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jparasita:
I have had 3 replacement phones and did not fix the problem. But when I leave my house the phone works fine I think this is a tower issue that verizon has to resolve in certain areas im not in a dead zone at all my phone gets full bars with 4g I am hoping that the jelly bean update with a new radio might fix this issue *fingers crossed

Note: Verizon says it was sent to there highest tech level where they are gonna go check the tower this was about a month ago and they said 24 72 hours very slow service on there end and everytime I call the guy says he is gonna make this a priority and he will check up with me in a couple days and I never get a return call at all this was from a few reps I am starting to get 0 patience with his!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mdt73:
Yep. We're in the same boat. Let us know if anything changes.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ooofest:
Didn't you mention having an iPhone before this one? I wonder if that could serve as a backup while your current phone is being used to debug the situation.

But again, I feel this would have to be done locally - Samsung would need to provide a Tech specialist in your area to debug this initially, because so much of this points to tower involvement.

- ooofest
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mdt73:
This has already been done by another user. Samsung returned their phone saying it was fine. And no, I sold my iPhone 4S before the 5 came out for $350. I shouldn't have to keep a spare phone available just in case the flagship Samsung phone doesn't work on the local verizon network. I agree that Samsung and verizon need to focus on the towers, but I dont think I should be involved.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mdt73:
So today I got a call from Verizon Wireless Management Support. New dept for me... based out of South Carolina? Surprisingly enough I was in the middle of a No sim hiccup so I missed the call, but once I reset the phone and saw I had a new voicemail, I called them back. Eventually, I got to a Tech Support supervisor who tried addressing my issue. End result, they offered me a new phone of my choice (Android phone), a replacement S3, or an early termination of my contract. I finally told them I want to move to the Note 2 once it's released, and that we can work out the price difference once they set a price on it, and we all agreed.

So that's that. Fodder for you all who are dealing with this issue, just be sure to document your No Sim issue very well on THEIR end. I ensure the techs all note my account each time. I am now up to 49 separate calls.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ripken204:
I few weeks ago they told me I could exchange my phone for something else, I said that I would wait a few more weeks for new phones to come out... waiting for the new nexus most likely. That seems to be the ONLY option to fix the no sim issue.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] rebdogg:
Nexpelp thou

It's ridiculous that people are being offered different phones to replace the S3. If I wanted a different phone I would have bought whatever it is in the first place. I was looking forward to the S3 for so long and was pumped when I bought it so I'm keeping it. This is something they have to fix and not just sweep it under the rug.

I don't know if it's a phone or tower issue. I had the Thunderbolt until the day I got this one in August and never had an issue like this with it. It has to be something with the phone itself or the radio. It just happened to me about 10 times right before I posted this.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ooofest:
eagene: did you happen to experience NO SIM errors when visiting that location?

- ooofest
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] eagene:
No, but we were busy (only there visiting her for 5-6 hours) and I could only test a little. I did send around a dozen texts to my husband from her dorm and had no problems. She said she hasn't been getting the issue lately, so I don't know what's going on.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mdt73:
I am finding that sending a text isn't a catalyst anymore. I can turn my phone on, wait for it to boot, then try to make a call... and it will error out. I just broke 50 calls to verizon tech support, lol. On the verge of taking that nexus. But I am gonna wait it out just two more weeks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mdt73:
Just got off the phone with Verizon. I am locked in for the Note 2 with a tentative date of the 24th (which he was very clear that the date could change depending on when they ship).

I almost feel like I am cheating on my S3... but damn this error!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mdt73:
Also, they stated there will be no software update for the month of October.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Damiean:
mdt73,

I'm in Clarksville too and having the exact same problem with my S3. Wife and I have been through 6 phones and 4 sim cards, sent 2 of the 6 to Samsung for repair and no luck yet.

It's definitely a lot worse at APSU. A LOT WORSE.

We've been approved for new replacement phones of another model, and nothing but the Note 2 is appealing to me. What sort of deal were you able to work out?

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mdt73:
It's amazing to me. I live near a Verizon tower, and work on Campbell next to another... with great signal, and will still get the no sim message. Eventually, customer service gave me a direct line to tech support (866-221-4096) which is based out of Utah. Ironically enough, the tech I spoke to there knew exactly what I was talking about with how saturated that area is with new 4G coverage vs the rest of the country. He actually said he was going to take over my case instead of me having to re-explain my situation over and over again, and then got me in the system for the upcoming Note 2. I've called back twice afterwards to note the account again, vent a bit after 5-6 battery pulls trying to send a text, and check if any updates were on the horizon, and he's been extremely helpful. Since you've documented your case well, i think all we can do now is wait. Wow... wait till next week. Sorta getting excited about the change... I just got a no sim message while trying to send a text out while typing this. Grrrr. In the mean time you could use that number I listed and make sure they are on the same page.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ncwildcat:
Curious..did the new HE radio or update help??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] MiggityGiggity:
My worry is whether the Note 2 will have the same or similar issues as I have read of similar issues with the Galaxy Nexus. Verizon's lack of response to this issue has put a bad taste in my mouth as far as sticking with this company goes. I am considering switching to AT&T. Just as a point though, I live on Campbell and I had to return my SGS3 the very next day but a friend of ours has on through AT&T and does not experience this problem at all.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Damiean:
Just got off the phone with the number above a little while ago. At first the rep wasn't really aware about the no sim issue, but later said she helped someone just yesterday with the same issue. Also notable was that they had zero trouble tickets from any customer in the past 6 months for any of the zip codes in Clarksville that I gave them. There were a lot of iphone users with trouble tickets, but I was the only S3.

I was told my only option is to go with a refurbished "like new" android phone (again the Motorola Razr was recommended), wait for another phone to be released, then give them a month to get some returns for "like new" exchanges, contact samsung for a warranty replacement, or cancel my contract and pay the early termination fee.

I asked about the Note 2, they didn't even know that phone would be available on Verizon "and we generally get notified immediately when a new product is going to be available".

So they are sending another tech out to re-evaluate the network and will be calling me back in 3 days.

I'm about to pull all of my hair out.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mdt73:
Yep, I am afraid of that too. I believe that with a CDMA backbone, and GSM (4G) data combined in the Verizon version of the S3... there's something that is incompatible with certain towers around the country and the S3. I don't, however, believe it's software related, as each time the radio is updated, I still get the same NO SIM message (like I am getting right now trying to send a reply to my boss at Campbell).

The AT&T version is GSM only. If the Note 2 has the same issue on the Verizon network, I am going to take their offer to terminate my contract at no cost, and buy an international Note 2 and switch to the Straight Talk $45 per month for unlimited everything and be done with it. That way I can pick and choose between T-Mobile and AT&T at will. Sure I won't get 4G, but with the current setup, I basically have a wi-fi only S3, lol.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mdt73:
They try to do that with me too. What has worked for me in the past is to have them look up the last two software updates, and have them read to me what they addressed. Usually this is followed by silence, and when I ask them to speak to a manager, I get no issues. I have repeatedly told them I don't want a new phone, I want THIS phone to work... and nicely ask them to note my account. He\she that told you there has been zero tickets opened for this is flat out lying to you. When you get a chance, stop by the Verizon on Wilma Rudolph and speak to the manager there (a nice shorter lady with short brown hair, don't remember her name). They know about the issue, but I believe they are in trouble because this flagship phone is going to cause people to leave their company in droves from areas such as Clarksville, and everywhere else it is happening. With zero alternatives available right now, we're sort of stuck. Maybe I should have taken the free contract break when they offered it!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] rebdogg:
This is the worst experience I've ever had with a phone, and it's supposed to be a top of the line piece of technology. I also may just go ahead and ask for something else, which is competely rediculous in my opinion. It just took me 15 tries to send out a text message, NO SIM error every time.

Does anyone recommend another phone that's just as good or better than this one? Note 2 is out of the question, I'm done with Samsung + Verizon combo. Even if something costs more money I better get a free upgrade or I'll ***** until I get it, and everyone else having this problem should do the same.

Sorry I'm just bitter right now, happens when it takes you 5 minutes to try and send out 1 text over and over and over and over gain.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mdt73:
Ah, welcome to this irritating club! Here's where my situation is currently. I finally had to break down and accept a replacement, at least for the time being, so Verizon sent me a Galaxy Nexus (with Jellybean 4.1.1). I didn't know a lot of the specifics of the phone, but once it got here, I found the inadequacies immediately. The kicker, for me, was no microSD card slot, although it has 32GB of internal memory (actually 27 once the OS is on there). Also, even though the screen size, on paper, is just a bit smaller, it feels tiny in my hand. That being said, the move to Jellybean has been pretty awesome. It's a bit more fluid than a touchwiz'd ICS, but not really ground breaking. The notification bar is the most impressive change.

Here's where I get a bit irritated... I paid $199 for a subsidized flagship smartphone that works 50% of the time, but I end up with a $49 smartphone that works great on their network. Sure, it has jellybean, but the nexus is a lesser device compared to the S3. So, I finally got a call back from a manager who is letting me hang on to the Nexus until they can send me a Razr HD. My intention was to move to the Note 2, but it's not available... for a while. I am at the point I really would rather just leave Verizon all together, but I don't think that's feasible, plus I would lose my initial investment on the S3. The Razr HD seems like they worked out a lot of the bugs, plus I hear it doesn't have a super intrusive motoblur setup, PLUS they have guaranteed jellybean in 2012, so I am really hoping it's the best option I can get. That being said, this Nexus is pretty damn awesome in its own right.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] rebdogg:
I've still been trying to play around with the phone and seeing if anything can be done. The newest HE radio still doesn't fix the problem.

I also downloaded the Phone Info app that lets you toggle 4G on and off. Since I noticed that this no sim error only happens in my office where 4G service is spotty I fugured having only 3G on will make a differece. First text I sent out was fine, second one failed. I was really hoping this would have fixed it, and now I know it's not just a 4G problem since that was turned off.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] rebdogg:
I just flashed the leaked jellybean rom this past weekend, along with the new modem and RPM zip. So far I haven't had any issues with NO SIM error. It's only been 1 day so i'll give it the rest of the week to test it out but so far so good. Either way it's worth flashing jellybean, super fast and smooth with no issues so far.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mdt73:
I was released from my Verizon contract due to the no sim error. Paid full price for a T-Mobile Note-2 and went with Solavei. Zero problems now... I wish you all luck with your phones. Btw, you shouldn't have to load a custom rom just to make phone calls... not to mention voiding your warranty.
[General Questions and Answers] cyau:
I own a xperia pro, just wondering under worse case, is it possible to get the stock kernel and rom back onto my phone?
[General Questions and Answers] gagdude:
Yes. NANDROID
[General Questions and Answers] cyau:
=[[[[[[ That's for back up... I already flashed the kernel and rom....
[General Questions and Answers] SammiSaysHello:
you can download a stock ftf and reflash that :)
[General Questions and Answers] cyau:
Any idea where I can get a stock ftf for xperia pro MK16a
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] EMERYfan1988:
I am running the latest cm10 nightly with soft navbar enabled, I have disabled both soft keys but want to remap home key function to make and put the phone to sleep, just to make life simpler? I have already tried to edit the .kl files with no luck anyone ever been successful doing this? Any help greatly appreciated
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] abhayy:
Since the s3 officially has jelly bean, is it possible to port jb from the s3 to the s2x easily?

Just curious. im looking forward to some stable roms in our future.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] rymanh:
I can't say for sure if it's possible or not but I would put money on JB roms for our phone being completely stable, before someone ports something from the S3
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] LoopDoGG79:
As i will, but i dont see it being ported, ever. The hardware has changed to much for it to work. Primarily our phone uses the S3 snapdragon, vs the Galaxy S3 uses the S4 snapdragon. That and the screen type changing makes it highly improbable. It will have to be changed so much, you might as well just call a theme of the S3. From the looks of it, we are getting close to having a stable JB ROM.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] abhayy:
Thanks.

How close is the hardware between the s2x and the s3?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] rymanh:
It's different enough that porting something would be difficult if not impossible.. Generally to port something you need the hard ware to be quite close.. It would be easier to build something from scratch that to port from something that doesn't have the exact same hardware specifications
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] RTFOP:
So, Google, the company that develops and supports Android, started off as a search engine, which is still pretty useful now and then.

http://smartphones.venturebeat.com/compare/129-245/Samsung-Galaxy-S2-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-S3
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] VoiD_Dweller:
I'm not sure if I should laugh or smirk
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Duolos:
It's been done: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1828728

Running great on my T989 (running build 3).
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Teo032:
they're talking about getting something more official... nice try though lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] elesbb:
I have both devices. And the s3 has different display resolution, different processor, different gpu, different front and back cameras. So it's practically impossible to port anything.

But being away from the s2 forums for quite some time, I am blown away by all the development for this bad boy.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Teo032:
you make it seem like it's a long time.. how long has it been? a month? hahaha btw im joining you guys soon, whats the "IT" thing over in the s3 section?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] phordych05:
we are getting jb...you didnt hear...?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] LoopDoGG79:
When!?!?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bog3nator:
anyone have any issues running at 192 mhz min. speed?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] wolfclan68:
No issues at all. Been running that way for about 2 months. Which kernel are you having issues with?

I had some major issues with Komodo kernel release 6 on CM10, but only that version the others have been fine.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bog3nator:
i'm not, havent tried it yet on evilz kernel, just wanted to get some opions
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] banccalif:
Its been fine for me on mean 4.4.2, min 192 and max 1.8
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Rxpert:
Done it on both sense an aosp since it was an option
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Sloth:
I checked cpuspy and 192 is the only unused step I'm loving MR4.4.2
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] banccalif:
Indeed same here
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Sloth:
Sup Cali :p
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] benbezalel:
:o
[LG Optimus Black] kumpooterxda:
Whether in sleep or awake mode the phone will lose the 2G data connection. Network signal is full strength. If I disable mobile data and enable, connection is restored. But after about 10-15 mins same issue happens.

I have tried all sorts of ROMs now. Huexxx, CICI, CM10, CM7...Seems like a hardware or network problem.

Customer service keeps saying to use the APN settings properly and are of no avail.

Any other ideas..??

Thanks.
[LG Optimus Black] Ultiweap:
Have you try using another sim card from another operator?