Hello,
Have tried searching xda-developers, google, and apps to no avail.
My SGS2 thinks I am roaming when I am not, so certain Apps will not work as they were intended.
Is there anyway and or app that would override the phone/sim to think I am not roaming.
Thanks in advance for any solutions.
There is a option in settings-wireless and network-mobile network... Data roaming, untick that, i do not know if it does anything for you, and maybe choose automatic network selection, according to sim... other than that, i wouldn't know... It is strange if its roaming all the time in a home network...
When un-checking Data Roaming the phone will no longer connect to Data services as it thinks it is Roaming.
If selecting the network or leaving it to automatic it makes no difference.
I had this same issue before with other phones and was hoping with Apps or Root Access I would be able to finally force the phone to think it was not Roaming.
Did you by any chance use same sim card on all of your phones ? if yes, contact you service provider, because no phone should think its roaming all the time. I doubt it its up to the phone, as apps go, i've haven't heard of any, but if i find anything i'll post it..
Yes I have used the same Sim. It is not one of the main local providers in Spain (Movistar, Vodafone, Orange) but rather Simyo which is owned by KPN (major Dutch company). Simyo only sells sim cards on the Internet and are extremely cheap.
I have checked with the service provider and it is something they force, in that Data connection will only work when phone is set to Roaming. Internet, and Skype works but Rebtel will not activate as it thinks I am roaming.
I have this same issue.
Just upgraded my SGSII (GT I9100M) from the stock Bell firmware to Android 2.3.6 XXKL1 Firmware. After the upgrade it thinks it's roaming when it isn't.
Hello guys I think I have a problem. After installing this (CyanogenMod 7.2-cooper-KANG-RC0-Android 2.3.7) my phone's data capabilities like 3g is not working anymore.
I am using the baseband S5830DXKT5 (2.3.6) from SIngtel. However, after flashing (before I install cm 7.2) I tested the 3g and I connected to the internet and it was fine. But when I install this ROM, my data capabilities fail.
I have the proper internet settings that my network provided me.
I have a signal and Messaging works. I can also browse the internet through wifi.
Help?
trycan said:
Hello guys I think I have a problem. After installing this (CyanogenMod 7.2-cooper-KANG-RC0-Android 2.3.7) my phone's data capabilities like 3g is not working anymore.
I am using the baseband S5830DXKT5 (2.3.6) from SIngtel. However, after flashing (before I install cm 7.2) I tested the 3g and I connected to the internet and it was fine. But when I install this ROM, my data capabilities fail.
I have the proper internet settings that my network provided me.
I have a signal and Messaging works. I can also browse the internet through wifi.
Help?
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Did you manually enter the APN settings and press the circle ?
No, the settings was already there. I tried to manually change it but the parameters are already the same as what people in my country suggested.
The circle is already toggled.
vertcam9 said:
im using CM7.2 as well but does not have issues.
Since CM 7.2 there is an additional settings included in the Wireless & networks
1.Mobile Networks > Network Preferences
> now there is an option to select WCDMA only, WCDMA Preferred etc.
> ensure you select WCDMA Preferred if you want 3G
> or WCDMA Only to forceit to always use 3G connection
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Found this in the other tread.
I had tried it and it still doesnt work.
I also read the whole tread and to no avail, my data connection still does not work.
Ive tried using different baseband versions and different roms.
Whatever baseband I use, the 3g and data connection works. However, once I install any rom there is, Ive tried three (Kang, Ice Cream Sunday, CyanoAce), I just lose 3g and data connection.
can anyone help?
Now basically i also had the same problem... Intially wen i flashed CM version my DATA nor 3G working.. Later called up my svc provider they told to delete the OLD APN and he guided me thru the whole process of putting new APN.. Viola a restart my DATA came back May be u can try this once...
This was an issue for Telcel in Mexico when the upgrade to 2.3 came to Galaxy Ace, the fix was changing the Radio file (to a latin american one) but in this case is all zipped and i don't know if this can help actually.
Just a stab in the dark, try turning on data roaming... worked for me... with Grif's CM 7.1 with an unlocked Galaxy Ace not running it's native SIM. Worth a shot?
Maybe its your APN setting
If you're using globe, they have 3 or 2(not sure) different APN for postpaid and prepaid subscriber.
for postpaid I think its "internet.globe.com.ph"
for prepaid its "http.globe.com.ph"
mywhiteside said:
This was an issue for Telcel in Mexico when the upgrade to 2.3 came to Galaxy Ace, the fix was changing the Radio file (to a latin american one) but in this case is all zipped and i don't know if this can help actually.
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Can you explain further? I think this maybe the issue because my unit was not bought here in our country. It was bought by my dad in another region.
ijustzeke said:
Maybe its your APN setting
If you're using globe, they have 3 or 2(not sure) different APN for postpaid and prepaid subscriber.
for postpaid I think its "internet.globe.com.ph"
for prepaid its "http.globe.com.ph"
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wow this actually worked.
thanks a lot man!
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so for people the will encounter this kind of problem in the future, here is what apparently happened.
Globe (our Network Provider) sets the default APN to the postpaid instead of the prepaid one when you install new ROMS.
to think that this may be this simple. ive researched changing CSCs to flashing different basebands and roms.
case closed!
No problem. Glad I helped.
Now as open source!
Github: https://github.com/CazeW/RoamingControl
I'm releasing the source code as I no longer have a device that I can test the app with. Hopefully it will be of use for someone.
Roaming Control
Are you tired of having the R icon in the notification bar instead of showing the connection speed? Do you have a mobile plan that allows you to use it in certain countries like you were at home? Do you want to enjoy roaming in certain countries/networks but don't want to allow roaming everywhere?
Then this app is for you.
This started as a personal project for something that I needed myself but decided to make it a proper app for everyone to enjoy.
What this app allows you to do is:
Allow national roaming on virtual networks (to get rid of the R icon when being home)
Force phone into roaming mode on domestic networks that aren't the home network.
Add on which specific networks you want to allow roaming
Add in which countries you want to allow roaming (this will allow roaming on all the networks in those countries)
Dual-SIM support with separate rules for both SIMs (Lollipop 5.1 and onwards).
What this app doesn't do is just remove the R icon and show the connection speed.
If you add your current network or country when being abroad, you are roaming and it is your responsibility to keep your phonebill in check.
INFORMATION FOR USERS ON ANDROID PIE
I have tested this app with Magisk 18.1 and with the EdXposed Magisk module and confirmed it working at least on a OnePlus 6T. You may have to toggle the roaming system setting on and off (or leave it on) to get a data connection after a reboot.
Changelog
Code:
v.1.53
- Fixed bug that stopped the module from working when using German
v.1.52
- Fixed Nougat support
v.1.51
- Added German translation (thanks to @toBsucht Psp)
v.1.50
- New UI with material design
- Improved Dual-SIM support
- Import/Export support of network/country lists
- Whitelist mode moved to settings
[B]Huge thanks to @Sebastl for beta testing![/B]
v.1.22
- Bug fixes that stopped the app from working for some.
v.1.21
- Bug fix to Whitelist mode for single SIM phones
- Code cleaning
v.1.20
- Support for dual-sim on Lollipop 5.1 and onwards. (Thanks to [email protected] for helping with the testing)
- Added Whitelist mode
- Small bug fixes
v.1.10
- Advanced force roaming option. Adds the ability to manually add networks on which to force the phone into roaming mode
- Minor bug fixes
v.1.07
- Fixed network mode not working caused by my code cleaning in v1.06
- Fixed crash when updating from v1.05 so that you don't need to clear data anymore
v1.06
- Some code cleaning
- Added Paypal donate link in about for those that feel like it
v1.05
- Added Force roaming option to force phone into roaming mode on domestic networks that aren't the home network.
- Bug fixes:
-- The app could crash when launching it for the first time (or after clearing data) and
when trying to remove a network with several MNC added to it.
v1.0
- Initial release
Screenshots:
Download:
http://repo.xposed.info/module/net.caze.roamingcontrol
If you feel that this app has been useful, feel free to buy me a beer.
https://www.paypal.me/cazew
Latest strings.xml added as attachment for those who want to help with translations.
Note: This app has only been tested so far on my Xperia Z1 Compact running stock Lollipop, so feedback is welcome.
Thanks to Lion_1 for beta testing the dual-sim support.
Use this app on your own caution. I am in no way responsible for any damage to your phone or increase in your phonebill.
If trying beta version, read changelog!
Works on marshmallow
Thanks man
Works on marshmallow
Just have to restart system ui to disable R icon
Two questions;
1) Location of source code? I'd like to contribute.
2) Some phones (like Nexus 5) are having problems recognizing that they *are* roaming in certain circumstances. Can this be used to FORCE it into recognizing that it *is* roaming?
abhijitkadam03 said:
Thanks man
Works on marshmallow
Just have to restart system ui to disable R icon
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Shouldn't need to restart SystemUI, it should dissappear on its own after a while or if you can't wait, just toggle airplane mode on and off.
doitright said:
Two questions;
1) Location of source code? I'd like to contribute.
2) Some phones (like Nexus 5) are having problems recognizing that they *are* roaming in certain circumstances. Can this be used to FORCE it into recognizing that it *is* roaming?
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For now the source code is just on my computer, haven't yet looked into releasing it.
You mean that there are circumstances where the phone is roaming, but the R isn't showing up and the phone thinks it's on the home network when it in fact is on a foreign network (also not blocking the data connection as it should because of this)? If that's the question, then no, that doesn't currently work. It is however easily implemented.
Basicly what the app does now is to make the phone think it's not roaming when in fact it is (hence why it should be used carefully not to add the wrong networks/countries), but it can as easily be made to work in the other direction, to make the phone think it's roaming even though it is on the home network.
This is fantastic. I will test it on my Nexus 6P on T-Mobile when I am roaming again in Canada.
One related thing I have been hoping to see in an Xposed module that forces the data connection type display to stay on when the WiFi is connected as well. I hate that I cannot tell whether my phone is on LTE, H+, H, or GSM when I have an active WiFi connection.
@CazeW: great, thanks ! That is something I am looking for since a long time.
Will it work for Dual Sim too? (running CM12.1)
Gesendet von meinem ONE E1003 mit Tapatalk
Update posted.
doitright said:
2) Some phones (like Nexus 5) are having problems recognizing that they *are* roaming in certain circumstances. Can this be used to FORCE it into recognizing that it *is* roaming?
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I looked into this and have now added the Force roaming option to the app. I have however no way of testing this myself so I'll be relying on feedback if it works. Also, if there's enough interest for it, I could add the option to be able to manually add the networks (like with saved networks) you want to force the phone into roaming mode on.
2fast78 said:
@CazeW: great, thanks ! That is something I am looking for since a long time.
Will it work for Dual Sim too? (running CM12.1)
Gesendet von meinem ONE E1003 mit Tapatalk
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This should work on dual sim too but I don't have a dual sim phone to test with. I also suspect that the app might enable roaming for both sim cards which probably isn't what most people want.
CazeW said:
Update posted.
I looked into this and have now added the Force roaming option to the app. I have however no way of testing this myself so I'll be relying on feedback if it works. Also, if there's enough interest for it, I could add the option to be able to manually add the networks (like with saved networks) you want to force the phone into roaming mode on.
This should work on dual sim too but I don't have a dual sim phone to test with. I also suspect that the app might enable roaming for both sim cards which probably isn't what most people want.
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Hi. My service provider doesn't cover all places in my state,so I have to connect to another service provider in my state where my home network is not available. Basically,I want to switch from my home network to the other network automatically,when my home network is not available. Can this app do that?
And,it does show the Roaming Symbol when I connect to the other network. Please help.
theincognito said:
Hi. My service provider doesn't cover all places in my state,so I have to connect to another service provider in my state where my home network is not available. Basically,I want to switch from my home network to the other network automatically,when my home network is not available. Can this app do that?
And,it does show the Roaming Symbol when I connect to the other network. Please help.
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This app won't make your phone automaticly connect to that network. All it can do is that when you connect to it, the roaming symbol won't show up and the phone will think that you're on your home network.
I can't test it on my Lenovo P70-A.
Too sad...
Glebasik said:
I can't test it on my Lenovo P70-A.
Too sad...
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It doesn't install?
CazeW said:
This app won't make your phone automaticly connect to that network. All it can do is that when you connect to it, the roaming symbol won't show up and the phone will think that you're on your home network.
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Okay!
fyi: tested with Dual Sim Phone OnePlus X running CM 12.1 and it runs fine! Great work!
Thanks
CazeW said:
For now the source code is just on my computer, haven't yet looked into releasing it.
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If you don't mind my asking, is it a question of deciding whether or not you want to release the code, or a question of *how* to release it? If the latter, github is ideal. Is github.com/CazeW yours?
If you don't know how to use git, it can have a steep learning curve, but once you are into it, it is an indispensable tool that will change your life. I'd be happy to help you learn it if you need.
You mean that there are circumstances where the phone is roaming, but the R isn't showing up and the phone thinks it's on the home network when it in fact is on a foreign network (also not blocking the data connection as it should because of this)? If that's the question, then no, that doesn't currently work. It is however easily implemented.
Basicly what the app does now is to make the phone think it's not roaming when in fact it is (hence why it should be used carefully not to add the wrong networks/countries), but it can as easily be made to work in the other direction, to make the phone think it's roaming even though it is on the home network.
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That is *exactly* what I mean. And I know I'm a bit late (I shut down on weekends) and see you've implemented it already, so *thank you very much*
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CazeW said:
I looked into this and have now added the Force roaming option to the app. I have however no way of testing this myself so I'll be relying on feedback if it works. Also, if there's enough interest for it, I could add the option to be able to manually add the networks (like with saved networks) you want to force the phone into roaming mode on.
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That would be an *incredibly* powerful option, especially for users of wacky MVNO's.
One other feature I can think of right now, which kind of is but isn't *entirely* related, would be to ignore signature checks on carrier services. The reason I say that it is related, is because the carrier service controls several aspects of network connection. For example, if you look at GsmServiceStateTracker https://android.googlesource.com/pl...telephony/gsm/GsmServiceStateTracker.java#894 you can see that a big chunk of the roaming control is tied to the Carrier Config, https://source.android.com/devices/tech/config/carrier.html
Just breaking the signature check on the Carrier Config would allow a lot of aspects of the network connection to be managed by regular installable packages.
Alternatively, the ability to inject a custom signature into the data read from the UICC would accomplish the same goal.
But of course, like I said, this is not entirely related, since it does break off from *just* messing with the network directly.
doitright said:
If you don't mind my asking, is it a question of deciding whether or not you want to release the code, or a question of *how* to release it? If the latter, github is ideal. Is github.com/CazeW yours?
If you don't know how to use git, it can have a steep learning curve, but once you are into it, it is an indispensable tool that will change your life. I'd be happy to help you learn it if you need.
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Yes, that is my account. Didn't even remember I had one.
I know how to release it, but right now it's more of if I want to. I'll probably release it at some point but before I do, I need to clean up the code (it's not pretty) and I know nothing yet about licenses (don't even know if I need to think about them).
doitright said:
That would be an *incredibly* powerful option, especially for users of wacky MVNO's.
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Alright, I'll probably implement it in the next version then.
Been wondering if I also should drop the National roaming option and just handle that with Saved roaming. In other words, just have the list of networks/countries where to allow roaming and a list of networks where to block it (put phone in roaming mode). National roaming feels a bit redundant and there are some issues with it. Say for example your phone doesn't recognize the MVNO as your home network, but it allows connecting to other domestic networks where the home network has no coverage. Enabling National roaming would make the phone think that the MVNO is your home network (which is good) but it would also allow roaming on all those other domestic networks (which is bad). This could of course be counteracted then with the list of networks where to block roaming but then it's starting to feel like its getting a bit too messy.
doitright said:
One other feature I can think of right now, which kind of is but isn't *entirely* related, would be to ignore signature checks on carrier services. The reason I say that it is related, is because the carrier service controls several aspects of network connection. For example, if you look at GsmServiceStateTracker https://android.googlesource.com/pl...telephony/gsm/GsmServiceStateTracker.java#894 you can see that a big chunk of the roaming control is tied to the Carrier Config, https://source.android.com/devices/tech/config/carrier.html
Just breaking the signature check on the Carrier Config would allow a lot of aspects of the network connection to be managed by regular installable packages.
Alternatively, the ability to inject a custom signature into the data read from the UICC would accomplish the same goal.
But of course, like I said, this is not entirely related, since it does break off from *just* messing with the network directly.
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That is interesting and definetily worth a look at but for now it's a feature that would only work on Marshmallow. To get the most out of it, the hacking would also have to be done without the use of Xposed which unfortunately goes beyond my skills.
CazeW said:
Yes, that is my account. Didn't even remember I had one.
I know how to release it, but right now it's more of if I want to. I'll probably release it at some point but before I do, I need to clean up the code (it's not pretty) and I know nothing yet about licenses (don't even know if I need to think about them).
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I totally understand.
Alright, I'll probably implement it in the next version then.
Been wondering if I also should drop the National roaming option and just handle that with Saved roaming. In other words, just have the list of networks/countries where to allow roaming and a list of networks where to block it (put phone in roaming mode). National roaming feels a bit redundant and there are some issues with it. Say for example your phone doesn't recognize the MVNO as your home network, but it allows connecting to other domestic networks where the home network has no coverage. Enabling National roaming would make the phone think that the MVNO is your home network (which is good) but it would also allow roaming on all those other domestic networks (which is bad). This could of course be counteracted then with the list of networks where to block roaming but then it's starting to feel like its getting a bit too messy.
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The way I see the national/domestic roaming option, is that it would be most useful on borderland areas that obtain coverage from one or more domestic networks and one or more international networks. If you know for a fact that you can roam sanely on domestic networks, but international networks will hit you where it hurts, then that would be an easy option to allow roaming on all networks with a matching MCC.
There are certain service providers here (Canada) where this would be useful, since they are not permitted any *actual* domestic roaming, and their local network has multiple MNC's from all of the past network acquisitions, yet they charge something like $5/minute for voice roaming in the USA. So a domestic roaming would allow them to connect to all of the different MNCs that belong to their service provider without risk of roaming on tmobile or att.
That is interesting and definetily worth a look at but for now it's a feature that would only work on Marshmallow. To get the most out of it, the hacking would also have to be done without the use of Xposed which unfortunately goes beyond my skills.
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Actually, it would be beneficial back to 5.1, when the carrier privilege parts were added; https://source.android.com/devices/tech/config/uicc.html
And the beauty of it, is that the non-xposed part of it would actually *not* be a hack. It would just be generating a carrier package declaring the proper intents and privileges, and extending the proper classes.
Thanks a lot, working perfectly on Wiko Stairway (jelly bean), Now my wife can use our Femtocell at house
Your application works on the nexus 6p T-Mobile with purenexus ROM. My roaming was broken beforehand. Enabling it wouldnt get me data and the stupid r on the signal didn't let me know if it was even grabbing data connection nevertheless at what speed. Thanks a million.
I can't find a donate button in app or in your OP? Do you have a link for easy donations?
Hi everyone,
I don't understand very well what this app does. Can it be used to disable national roaming ? i.e. allow device to connect *only* to HPLMN even if other networks could accept us ?
So today I got an p9000 elephone. Awesome phone buy I have problem with data. I'm in Germany and here eplus network is using aldi network, o2 and few similar providers. Sometimes I get R near strength bar. I am unable to use data then even tho I checked data roaming(this happens cause I am not in main network medion mobile but in o2 network ), then I need to use airplane mode and turn it back off so I can regain access to main network. Any advice's on this?
Thanks in advance.
Same problem here. But I live near the border to Austria, so I can't enable data roaming, because I don't want to pay Austrian network... I think national roaming doesn't work with the P9000...
But I tested turning on the roaming option for national roaming. That worked for me, even if there is no internet connection shown... But it's too risky for me to have Austrian network. So it's no solution for my problem.
exactly the same same problem here