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Xperia P shutting down after inserting a Sim card.

adityajoshi67 — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 12:52:07 GMT

Hi,

Updated my Xperia P recently to JB.Was Working fine for a day or two then suddenly the phone shut down automatically.Sent it to Service Center n got the software updated .Still the phone shuts down as soon as I insert a Sim card.The service center guy asked me to change my Sim card.I did it but the problem persists....It runs perfectly well without a Sim?What to do ...????

Re: Xperia P shutting down after inserting a Sim card.

_alexdon_ — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 15:27:52 GMT

If the sim card moves from its place,the phone restarts automatically.Maybe the sim card does not make perfect contact,so it moves and makes the phone restart.Take the phone back to them and tell them to have a look at the sim card place.

Re: Xperia P shutting down after inserting a Sim card.

Qatatonic — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 15:49:45 GMT

I am experiencing this exact behaviour on an Xperia P. The sim card is making good contact as I am able to get the PIN request. It shuts down after entering the PIN, when connecting to the mobile network, leading me to think it has something to do with the radio and nothing to do with the SIM card holder.

Re: Xperia P shutting down after inserting a Sim card.

Aris_Rts — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 15:04:45 GMT

I had the same problem too.This worked for me:
1.Open your phone without sim
2a(Ice cream Sandwich):Then Go to the settings->more->mobile networks->Network mode or 2b(Gingerbread) Settings>Wireless and networks>Mobile networks>Network Mode
3:And change network mode to WCDMA only(this worked for me).
4:Insert your Sim and restart your phone

If "WCDMA only" doesn't work you can try "GSM" only.
Old thread but I hope someone else gets helped by this.

Re: Xperia P shutting down after inserting a Sim card.

Garry — Sun, 01 Sep 2013 15:24:03 GMT

finally got a solution for JB 4.2.1 :

1.remove sim and start the phone

2.open android system settings by dialing *#*#4636#*#* code in phone dial up.

3.open phone information and select wdcma only.

4.insert sim and let phone restart and **bleep** soon **bleep** it starts switch to airplane mode before it switches off.

5.repeat step two ,now the settings there will be automatically on 'unknown'.go to mobile network and select ur sim card network the phone signal will re-appear.

worked for me aftr phn sw off fr 2 weeks.hope it works for u too...............

Re: Xperia P shutting down after inserting a Sim card.

AkashTantri — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 12:49:30 GMT

Same problem, followed the steps, but still not working

Reply soon , Thank you

Re: Xperia P shutting down after inserting a Sim card.

Deepankar — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 00:20:44 GMT

Hi,

May i know why this is happening ? it happened even for me also am from India and then I followed the procedure you mentioned now its working fine.

Re: Xperia P shutting down after inserting a Sim card.

Deepankar — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 00:22:15 GMT

Hi,

I have one more point, I fear that if i switch of my phone and start it again will this problem persist ? will my phone get switched off again after inserting SIM ?

Re: Xperia P shutting down after inserting a Sim card.

Sam — Mon, 28 Oct 2013 04:32:15 GMT

@Deepankar - In your case if the above steps have resolved the issue it is unlikely that this would occur again.

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Re: Xperia P shutting down after inserting a Sim card.

Sobin_Jose — Fri, 01 Nov 2013 07:52:58 GMT

I have the same problem and the above steps are not working for me...

help me...

Re: Xperia P shutting down after inserting a Sim card.

Rickard — Fri, 01 Nov 2013 10:03:13 GMT

What happens exactly if you turn off the phone, insert your SIM-card and then try to start the phone?

Have you tried another SIM-card and tried making a repair of the phones software in PC Companion?

Re: Xperia P shutting down after inserting a Sim card.

Sobin_Jose — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 02:44:41 GMT

I have tried that too and its not working.. without the sim card phone works perfect even wifi..

but as soon as i insert the sim card phone restarts and immediately turns off..

What i understand is it is some network related problem..if the phone put on Flight Mode then also works well..

It get turned off whenever it searches for the mobile network..

I have purchased it from Saudi Arabia so the local service centers are not even ready to take a look on it...

May i know what would be the actual problem ?? Would it be network locked?? what should i do now??

Re: Xperia P shutting down after inserting a Sim card.

Sam — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 02:51:05 GMT

Unfortunately if the SIM works in another phone and another SDIM in your phone gives the same problem then I am inclined to believe it to be either an odd software issue or a hardware problem with the SIM reader. If you have already tried a software repair then I can only advise you to return the phone so that it may be looked at sorry.

Re: Xperia P shutting down after inserting a Sim card.

Jave01 — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 08:37:51 GMT

thanks it helps me a lot.. it fix my phone for free "__ thank u again garry

Re: Xperia P shutting down after inserting a Sim card.

Jave01 — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 00:43:51 GMT

why i cant browse using my phone after i do thje steps . help me.

Re: Xperia P shutting down after inserting a Sim card.

Sam — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 01:22:17 GMT

You likely need to source the internet settings again: Main Menu > Settings > Xperia > Internet Settings > Accept.

Re: Xperia P shutting down after inserting a Sim card.

sanjaya1 — Sat, 23 Nov 2013 01:21:11 GMT

Good 1 bro worked for me thanks allot

Re: Xperia P shutting down after inserting a Sim card.

AbdulJalil94 — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 18:00:28 GMT

Thank you very much sir! I was pretty messed up with this problem. Tried what you said and my device is working fine now. Stay blessed man.

Re: Xperia P shutting down after inserting a Sim card.

AkashTantri — Mon, 26 May 2014 05:40:17 GMT

It's been almost a year facing this problem.. Still not able to get any proper solutions... Sony care please care for your customers

Re: Xperia P shutting down after inserting a Sim card.

Sam — Mon, 26 May 2014 05:46:52 GMT

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