Cannot Connect to Mobile (O2) network
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24-05-2017 18:16 - edited 24-05-2017 18:36
Been using a Samsung GT-S5360 without problems for sometime but now have a Samsung S3 mini (GT-18200N).
Problem I'm having is that I cannot connect to O2 mobile network. I receive the message " Error while searching for Networks". I've searched 'net and tried a number of offered solutions without any luck. Suspect that having moved SIM to new(er) phone it might be looking for "... SIM network Unlock Pin..." I don't know what this. I've tried 0000 but this didn't work.
Can anyone offer a solution ??
Edit: Phone was used on VirginMedia Network so assumed it is locked to them but thought after contract exipry it would be unlocked. Expired ages ago!
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on 24-05-2017 18:20
Is the phone actually asking you to enter a sim pin?
The o2 default sim pin is 0000 unless it's ever been changed?
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on 24-05-2017 18:55
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on 24-05-2017 18:55
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on 24-05-2017 18:58
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on 24-05-2017 18:58
Hey @majestic100 let us know how you get on and if you manage to connect!
Welcome to the forum!
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on 24-05-2017 19:17
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on 24-05-2017 19:17
Many thanks for response.
The phone was given to me by my friend whose upgraded toSamsung Galaxy J3. Whilst we are both Virgin Media Broadband customers he has a mobile contract with them whilst I have a Pay-as-you-Go contract with O2. As edited on original post, I've assumed the phone he gave me is locked to VirginMedia. Thus probably looking for a Virginmedia pin code. If someone can help with this it would be appreciated but suspect might have to go to their community for help.
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on 24-05-2017 19:20
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on 24-05-2017 19:20
Thanks for response. Tried the 'select auto' option but got the message "Unable to connect. Try later"
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on 24-05-2017 19:21
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on 24-05-2017 19:21
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