asked 2018-08-11 17:42:39 +0200
Hi there,
last month i went to Nigeria Africa and was wondering, that my Sony Xperia X didn't work there. I bought SIM-Cards from two different providers, but my phone always said 'network search'. Is this a known problem with Sailfish X? The phone supports the frequencies.
Airtel 900 (E-GSM) 1800 (DCS) B1 (2100)
Glo Mobile 900 (E-GSM) 1800 (DCS) B1 (2100)
Thanks, Michael
answered 2018-08-13 16:21:24 +0200
Sony support answered me now, that I shoult set the phone to 2G. I tried it already, but will try again in several settings. E.g. reboot after change the setting. Will be there in October and report after.
Michael
Thanks for the added inffo @der.schultze but still alarmingly scary for a native like myself, does it mean I would be constrained to using 2G on the Sailfish X if I decide to switch to it? This thread is of tremendous interest to me as it would let me know how to proceed. October is a bit far away but I think I will have to wait till then.
DameCENO ( 2018-08-14 14:17:01 +0200 )editanswered 2018-08-11 21:20:57 +0200
try to set the mobile network settings to 3G or 2G
Nope, they worked in a Samsung Galaxy S9+ and also in an pld Nokia at the shop.
der.schultze ( 2018-08-12 11:05:54 +0200 )editDid you get connected (in roaming mode) with your home SIM card?
objectifnul ( 2018-08-12 23:54:55 +0200 )editAsked: 2018-08-11 17:42:39 +0200
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Were those Nigerian SIM cards, or are you using a foreign SIM card (roaming)? Some other people have already reported issues with roaming on Xperia X.
Federico ( 2018-08-12 11:19:57 +0200 )editMy German SIM card worked after several reboots for voice and SMS, but no data. The others were Nigerian SIMs
der.schultze ( 2018-08-12 11:27:44 +0200 )editWow now that is a scary post. Being a Nigerian and owner of a Jolla 1 for the past 3 years, I am in the process of changing my Jolla for a Sony Xperia X. Does that mean I should think long and hard about this or was there a technical glitch on the device? I have always had like a million questions about the functionality of the Sailfish X here but no one to ask as I have never heard about a compatriot of mine on this community. Thanks a lot for this question which will be the first thread I will follow
DameCENO ( 2018-08-13 14:13:06 +0200 )editHi DameCENO, does the Jolla 1 work? That's good to know, because i can take my to use it in Lagos. Display is broken, but the phone is still working.
Michael
der.schultze ( 2018-08-15 12:14:25 +0200 )edit@der.schultze Jolla 1 is flawless with any carrier in the country, never had an issue with sim card. So no matter the network provider, you are in the clear.
DameCENO ( 2018-08-16 15:33:03 +0200 )editHi DameCENO, I'm back in Lagos and I have bad news. All I tried, the Xperia don't want to work. Today I bought a new card from Glo. Michael
der.schultze ( 2018-10-02 23:18:03 +0200 )editJolla 1 works properly .
der.schultze ( 2018-10-02 23:20:10 +0200 )edit@der.schultze thanks so much for the info, I am fortunate to have delayed my purchase of an Xperia X as I would be looking for a buyer as we speak. The good thing is, more devices will be receiving official Sailfish ports, so there is hope. I think I should create a question concerning this issue as I need to update my 3 years old Jolla 1, but can't use a device without sim access, what do you think?
DameCENO ( 2018-10-03 18:05:08 +0200 )edit@DameCENO, yes, creating a question could not be wrong . Schultze
der.schultze ( 2018-10-11 10:28:02 +0200 )edit