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bazgoku
Posts: 6
Phone Model:
nokia 6170
Service Provider:
vodafone |
 
Sun Sep 25, 2005 6:14 am |
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Hi im new to this site and wondering if i could get any help. I have an Nokia 6170 and can't get any reception, I did buy it second hand. I can't make txts or recieve calls or make calls. I push a button on the side and it comes up saying "no network found" or something like that. I am thinking it might be something to do with the antenna so im thinking of replacing it. I do have a torx screwdriver to unscrew the screws. However I would not know where to purchase an antenna. Any help would be much apprecaited thanks.
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Bjoern
Posts: 3611
Phone Model:
Nokia E61
Service Provider:
o2 Germany |
Sun Sep 25, 2005 6:53 am |
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Did you've checked if a network is selected manually?
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bazgoku
Posts: 6
Phone Model:
nokia 6170
Service Provider:
vodafone |
Sun Sep 25, 2005 6:49 pm |
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hi bjoern thanks for your suggestion i will check if it is connected to vodafone now. i did restore it to its factory settings so im guessing it would normally do this thanks
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Bjoern
Posts: 3611
Phone Model:
Nokia E61
Service Provider:
o2 Germany |
Mon Sep 26, 2005 2:40 am |
Well, if you've resetted the setting than the automatic network selection is selected.
I've just read the manual...
| bazgoku wrote: | | I push a button on the side and it comes up saying "no network found" or something like that. |
Could it be you're talking about the Push-To-Talk button?
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bazgoku
Posts: 6
Phone Model:
nokia 6170
Service Provider:
vodafone |
Mon Sep 26, 2005 3:09 am |
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everything seems to be restted alright. however there is no signal what so ever. i cant even call vodafone or anyone it just comes up with "stop no network coverage". i have 2 other cell phones and they are working perfectly. any help would be much appreciated thanks again.
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Bjoern
Posts: 3611
Phone Model:
Nokia E61
Service Provider:
o2 Germany |
Mon Sep 26, 2005 4:53 am |
Please typ in your phone *#0000* and tell me exactly what it says.
And please tell me your country.
I've got the feeling, you might have bought the US version of the phone...
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bazgoku
Posts: 6
Phone Model:
nokia 6170
Service Provider:
vodafone |
Mon Sep 26, 2005 5:07 am |
hi Bjoern i typed it in and got this:
V13.22
26.11.04
RM-48
6170
(C) NOKIA
and im in New Zealand
cheers thanks again
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Bjoern
Posts: 3611
Phone Model:
Nokia E61
Service Provider:
o2 Germany |
Mon Sep 26, 2005 5:16 am |
Yes, this is a US phone...
It has GSM 850/1800/1900.
In New Zealand GSM 900/1800 are used.
Vodafone uses GSM 900.
That explains why you don't get a signal: the phone isn't capable to get one.
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bazgoku
Posts: 6
Phone Model:
nokia 6170
Service Provider:
vodafone |
Mon Sep 26, 2005 5:39 am |
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Is there anyway i could make it compatible with new zealand settings or is this impossible (hopefully not) Thanks for all your help it is much appreciated!!
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Bjoern
Posts: 3611
Phone Model:
Nokia E61
Service Provider:
o2 Germany |
Mon Sep 26, 2005 6:05 am |
Well, it should be possible to flash a firmware of your region on the phone which should make it work.
But doing it on your own with no knowledge is
a) risky (you can screw up the phone)
b) not allowed (Nokia firmware isn't public domain)
Maybe you know somebody who is capable to do it or maybe the people of a Nokia Care Center can do it (but it's unlikely).
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