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IPhone can't make calls... "network lost".

dmn_ponce on Nov 14, 2007

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Hi, I bought an iPhone in NYC and I unlocked it back in Mexico; it worked alright for about three days, but suddenly one day it did not let me make or receive any calls at all. I did not update the software, nothing in the settings was changed, I only synced it to iTunes and no more. It displays the following message: Your network was lost, please choose another network in settings. But it still does not work. I can use everything, TouTube, Weather, Email, iPod, Safari, everything works fine, it's just that I can't make or receive any calls at all :( Can anybody tell me what can I do, since I'm in Mexico. Is there any way I can fix it on my own?
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Nov 15, 2007

- Thank you for helping me!

I got a question though, what do you mean by reapply the iTunes update that broke it once I jail the phone?
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-   i can make calls from my iphone but only the ones in my contacts but when i try to dial others it wont i only got it today and it worked earlier help -   coco77xx

Apr 02, 2009

-   Hi, I dont know why I have a problem with the network. The signal its either not there or very low like 1 bar only, and I can't call or receive calls. Does anyone know whats wrong? Internet is working fine as everything else, but I can't enjoy my I phone :( -   trezeguet

Apr 02, 2009

-   Hi, I dont know why I have a problem with the network. The signal its either not there or very low like 1 bar only, and I can't call or receive calls. Does anyone know whats wrong? Internet is working fine as everything else, but I can't enjoy my I phone :( -   trezeguet

Feb 03, 2009

-   Please I have the same problem and I need to fixed as soon as posible. is there anyone who can solve it?-   Guest

Jan 11, 2009

-   I got an unlocked iPhone in China, and it worked for the first hour or so with China Mobile and now get a "Network Lost" Error.  Only thing I can think of is that I used the phone to try to access the app store, could Apple have done something through the app store access to shut off my service?-   CHN Immobile

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posted on Aug 31, 2008
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cutsysanta

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Rating: 86%, 14 votes
Ladies and gentlemen!
Before you restore or update your cracked iPhones or doing anything silly to get you further in a soup allow me to suggest a simple technique that worked for me.
My problem was quite similar to the one you guys have posted above. I could do everything else with the iphone, even receive calls but when it came to making calls, the phone wouldn't let me do the same. It would return a Call Failed message!
If you have the same issue try the following:

Go into the phone settings and turn call forwarding, call waiting, show my caller id, and TTY off and reboot.

If that doesn't work try turning call waiting, show my caller id, and TTY on and reboot and it should work.

I'm not sure why this would work but it did for me and I hope it also does for you. Good Luck

Santosh Kumar
India
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Solution #2

posted on Dec 15, 2007
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artoodeetoo4

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This is what I did the first time I got the ‘Repair Needed’ error on my iPhone:
1) Take out the Sim
2) Turn off your iPhone
3) Turn it back on
4) You will get a message, something like “No Sim”
6) Insert your Sim Card
5) It will take a moment to activate, then your all set.

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Solution #3

posted on Nov 15, 2007
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Recnef

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You are not going to want to hear this - but you did update the software.

Apple placed an update in the Itunes software that crippled the cell capability for the IPhone if the declared network was not one of the two approved networks for the phone.

At this time there is a solution to this - there is a program called jailbreak for the IPhone. According to the documentation the solution to your problem is to use this program and "jail" the IPhone, reapply the Itunes update that broke it, and then "jailbreak" the phone to restore connectivity.

One of the intended effects of the Itunes update was to delete the network settings on your card, which means you will need to goto your provider and have the phone reset to their network or restore the settings yourself providing that you made a backup.

It is my understanding that the EDGE and WiFi data connectivity functions are not broken by this problem.

To obtain a copy of the program you need, Google it and download it from a local server. Be aware that as always, when you download and install software from Internet there is a potential risk - be sure to have an updated virus scanning and killing app on your system and scan the file prior to installing it.

I hope that this helps you.

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Nov 15, 2007

- As I understand it once you reset the phone you need to reapply the last ITunes update so that the update version number is the most recent, that way when you jailbreak the phone ITunes thinks that it has had the most recent version update applied and so does not try to kill the settings again.
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Solution #4

posted on Sep 13, 2008
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mrmagic1

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Rating: 70%, 1 votes
Hello

It did not work with me. I call forwarding, call waiting and show caller my id do not work. The first sends me to forward a call when i retn to the window it still shows off. show caller my id will not turn on.

I can now make calls as I decided to turn it off and switch it back on and had to put in my password. Then it worked but still experiencing cut outs during conversation.


mrmagic1

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Sep 23, 2008

- Hi
of course i did not get my iphone from apple or service provider:-) so, this could be a real issue to get the phone to work correctly.

I cannot understand why it keeps cutting out.

A friend told me it could be the hardware(iphone itself) not a software problem as its been fully updated.
Any solutions?

mrmagic1
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Solution #5

posted on Apr 21, 2009
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bjdynamite

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if you are UNABLE TO make any calls,call screen freezes,does not allows you to use keypad..DO THIS TECHNIQUE.

1- Installer > Utilities >Find application name KATE >Hit kate and on top right UNINSTALL it.
After its uninstalled

2- settings>General > about > Reset>Reset all settings.

3- Shut it off and restart after 2 mins.

Hope it works for you guys.

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Solution #6

posted on May 13, 2009
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eyumr

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Rating: 82%, 26 votes
Hi Friends,
Problem with Apple iPhone? Most of the iPhone problem is Unlocking problem.
If you want to unlock your iPhone now you must Click Here.

If you have any other problem with your iPhone you can try the site by Click Here. May the site can help you.

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Solution #7

posted on May 13, 2009
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uerym

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FIND YOUR SOLUTION FROM APLLE.

HERE IS YOUR SOLUTION

www.apple.com/iphone/prob237ji32/solution

Thanks

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23 Other Users Have The Same Problem - Continued

Comment by Alexhern01, posted on Jan 05, 2009

I have the same problem I can only make calls through my contacts. When I try to go to the phone it actually go to the phone screen and after a couple of seconds then it comes back to my home screen automatically. It doesnt allow me to do anything while is in the phone screen seems like its forzen. Everything else works on the phone its just my phone.. CAN SOMEBODY PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!

Comment by Guest, posted on Dec 29, 2008

i lost my network

Comment by mtagent, posted on Dec 16, 2008

I have the same problem, and tried the suggestions here but still I am unable to make calls, It happened right after I updated cydia software. I can call through my contacts, and receive calls but no calls can go out. I tried setting call waiting, call forwarding, TTY off, and rebooted. (Did not work) I tried removing sim rebooting, also did not work, Any more suggestions...please

Comment by Guest, posted on Dec 16, 2008

I have the same problem. Can't make call out unless through contacts. I tried removing sim card, and replace it. I also tried turning off call waiting, forwarding and rebooted. But still no calls can go out. Just I restore? And re jailbreak?

Comment by Guest, posted on Dec 01, 2008

i have the same problem

Comment by bmirimi, posted on Sep 16, 2008

I CAN RECEIVE CALL CAN MAKE CALLS ONLY IF I GO THRU MY CONTACTS I CAN'T DAIL ANY NUMBER I CANT PUT CALLS ON HOLD I CAN NOT HANG UP AFTER A CALL I JUST HAVE TO WAIT IT OUT

Comment by mrmagic1, posted on Sep 09, 2008

Hi, I have a similar issue with mine. It was also unlocked and updated. It worked ok although while talkinging it tends to cut out.
I updated one of the icon cynia or something like that, as i thought it might help with stopping the cutting off of conversation. I updated that in the morning and by the time i went to bed i could not access the phone. Other parts are ok..sms, weather, etc.


Comment by forrest3745, posted on Aug 09, 2008

can't make or receive calls, phone is unlock every thing else works. I try restting network and reset all with no luck. Please help!

Comment by Guest, posted on Jun 28, 2008

network  lost

Comment by Guest, posted on Apr 28, 2008

Hi,

My phone works fine when i am outside room, Inside my office i always ger NETWORK LAST Message.

Comment by Carolacooper, posted on Apr 11, 2008

I have unlocked my Iphone and it worked in the US unlocked - but then I brought it home to bermuda and I can do everything but make calls? Can you help?

Comment by jorakk, posted on Apr 10, 2008

My Iphone work for least 6 months but like just stopped work with my carrier, still accepted a different carrier (different band) and everything still working too. how make it that recognize the old carrier, I already try with another SIM from the old carrier but nothing happen even, thanks to every one could give me a help. I have some skill with the computer (I unlocked by my self my Iphone using Ziphone)

Comment by Guest, posted on Dec 24, 2007

solutions for iphone carrier erro

Comment by Hanouneh, posted on Dec 01, 2007

Bought Iphone in the US unlocked it back home , worked fine for a month then suddenly lost wifi and can't make or receive any calls when I press the unlocker icon i get the following message : Error !!! baseband dev open err:16,Resource busy. Camera and I pod work fine .

Comment by kush22, posted on Nov 26, 2007

whenever u try to make a call it displays call ended

Comment by pranay shah, posted on Nov 26, 2007

yes have same problem, already unlocked phone but there is no network coverage

Comment by Guest, posted on Nov 25, 2007

hw to fix iphone netwark, I can not access to carrier

Comment by Guest, posted on Nov 17, 2007

Worked for three days and now cant make calls.

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