unlocked motorola v66 with UM
 

Hello, I am attempting to test out my +44 UM sim with an unlocked t-mobile motorola v66. I tried to test it by topping up through the phone and the call rings then when i answer it dies and i receive a text saying insufficient funds.

Before I add 25 euros through the website i need to make sure the sim works with the phone prior to sending it with my daughter to europe.

any ideas if the v66 is compatible with UM sims? I have a +423 UM also but both need topping up.

First isn't there a quick code for BALANCE and TOP UP? Try those first.

All of the MOTOs (V188, Razor V3, V330, V360) I have had worked with UM. I had a V66 quite a while ago and cannot remember if I had the V66 with the original Riiing or not.

I say go for it.

Stan

The old UM sim didn't work with my Motorola v190, but the new one does. If you have trouble using UM with your v66, expect zero help from UM customer service.

thanks, ive tried calling from the phone to top up, it rings when i answer nothing. when i hang up i receive a text saying insufficient funds. the fact that i receive a text from UM may indicate that it works?

Easy codes
 

Q: Are EasyCodes charged and if yes, at what rates?
A: Recharge (088) and balance inquiry (089) are free of charge. All other EasyCodes will be charged.

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Have you tried the easy codes? If they work, I think callback will also work.

when i dial 08 it says unavailable when i dial 089 i receive a text message saying balance is 0

try 088
 

Sorry, try 088 for recharge. It should prompt you to enter a card #, which you don't have. Sorry, bad COPY and PASTE action. Look at their FAQ.

the phone rings but the call drops

The fact that you receive a call back to me indicates the sim works in the phone. Even thought 088, 089 are free, I believe you still need to have some credit to be able to use them. At least that's what it's sounding like.

Even if the SIM doesn't officially work, there are dial-around codes you can use (*xxxxx, I forget the precise number). Less convenient, but definitely workable.

I'd guess based on your descriptions that you have full functionality though. When I have tried the SIM in unsupported phones, dialing fails - no callback occurs unless I use the * code.

help!
 

problems with v66
my daughter is not in italy and is getting "network" errors. however i know the card works with the phone as i tried it in the US prior to her departure. Any ideas why this is happening? it also did not work in frankfurt, germany

I think she has to manually select the network on this phone. The networks used there are 900/1800

strange i just checked the call log, and now it just posted this after i spoke with united mobile, the phone is now rining but not going to voicemail
25/06/08 17:20:36 Incoming call LIECHTENSTEIN - UNITED MOBILE 0.00 00:00:00 0.00 25.54

i meant to paste this

17:40:04 SIM activated Registration received

but i keep receiving the "network busy" signal or out of orer #

The P-280 had a switch for choosing 1900 OR 900 / 1800. The V-66 may have the same configuration. Daughter may need to select that (900/1800) option for frequencies. Check the manual.

Other than that I believe the Germans report some networks don't work on UM AT TIMES. O2 seemed to work for me in Duesseldorf.

thanks, when she attempted to switch networks she said it wasnt finding a network, wonder if there is a bad signal.

also, now when i am calling it says the number has been disconnected which I know isnt true, as the call log on UM shows that I have been trying to call her.

She has to swith bands or manually select bands (900/1800) first. After that if the phone does not find any networks, it may be on manual selection, then she has to manualy select one or change it to auto.

As for getting thet weird message wen calling UM+, it's no telling what message you will get sometimes with these international cards. Most of the time it will connect, however sometimes, depending on the country, what network one is roamin on, you can either get a busy signal, no signal at all, or even a network message that the number does not exist. Just retry the call!

thank you! do you know where i can find directions to email her how to do this? the phone did not come with a manual and we are slightly technologically challenged.

Here is the manual. For next time, I would just pick up the cheapo Moto V195 for $39 (Net of $17 with the $25 topup voucher that is included)

http://support.t-mobile.com/knowbase...ic/tm30019.pdf