W880i No Network coverage

[loopy]

Hi

I'm fairly new to the forum and wondered if anyone out there could help? I've got a W880i unlocked and debranded, the problem is that that it shows as no network coverage, even though I know my network covers my area as I have 2 other phones, both Se and 1 is another w880i and they both recieve a signal just fine.

When I switch the phone on it shows no signal but after 3-5 minutes I get 5 bars but still the message NO NETWORK COVERAGE still show and can't make/receive calls or texts.

I've done everything I can in regards to updating and flashing the phone, the only other thing I can think of is the antenna but unsure how to proceed with that. The phone has no warranty (second hand) so return/replacement/fix is not an option. Any information greatly appreciated

Thanks

[drgre]

maybe the problem is with a simcard? Did you try to switch simcards between phones?
It sounds like your simcard is no active...

[loopy]

The sim card is fine it works in my other phones (another W880i and a W950i)

[drgre]

Well, in this case, are you sure it's unlocked?
try < * * < sequense and see if all the locks there are open...

[philzfog]

try to reflash it has it only just been unlocked ?

[loopy]

Thanks all. It's definately unlocked, been flashed, just stuck now!!!!

[drgre]

The thing is, that if it was unlocked by patch, after flashing it goes off, so you need to apply patch or insert the unlock code again!
I saw it happend on K800i and this was the problem exactly.

[loopy]

It wasn't unlocked by patch, it was a full unlock. Tried 3 different network providers, all sims are accepted but shows either "emergancy calls only" or "no network coverage". Think it has to be a fault with the phone. I'll take it to a shop and have them take a look at it. Thanks for the tips though

[drgre]

Goog luck with that, I hope they won't charge you much for that.
Before going and paying money, I would try to flash it couple more time with different firmware each time, maybe the problem is with the files you flashed it with.

[loopy]

I appreciate what you're saying but the problem was there before it was flashed. Got a feeling it's the antenna but with this phone I don't know enough to mess around with it. I'll give it a go as I can't gey it to a shop til next week so may as well have a play, it's pretty much a brick now anyway, I can't do any more to hurt it!!!

Thanks guys