USSD codes on the Librem 5

Hardware Librem 5
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For some reason 2G, 3G (Preferred) and 3G only don’t work. Setting the network mode to 2G, 3G establishes a 2G connection: I cannot send the USSD code anyway, but I can receive calls (big improvement).

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Do you actually have 3G reception around?

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I would be surprised if not, but I cannot say, I’ve changed carrier few days ago … it may not have 3G coverage

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Zoom way down to neighborhood level and observe the color of “3G” as per the legend: https://www.nperf.com/en/map/IT/-/-/signal/?ll=41.549433941803954&lg=12.570000000000016&zoom=5

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I just learned that this carrier only rely on 4G or 2G

immagine

Edit: nperf isn’t detailed enough, it shows nothing in my area.

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Ah, yes… I see Vodafone allegedly shut down 3G in January: https://1ot.mobi/resources/blog/a-complete-overview-of-2g-3g-sunsets

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It may be that not enough users have reported 3G coverage there because most were on 4G, possibly.

You can also check: cellmapper.net

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but USSD codes should work with 2G, right?

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They should; it’s just GSM technology, I think.

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They don’t :disappointed:

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Hi All,

i have a librem 5 usa model I’m using it here in ksa with mobily network i tried all modes 2g 3g 4g still no ussd codes works.

can someone please help? also would be grateful if someone provides installation instruction for

regards

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sudo apt install prepaid-manager-applet

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@dos thank you very much. however there is no option to run custom ussd codes .

is there any work around for this ? when i try to run *200# all i get is endless spinning.

the version of calls i have is 43.0

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For what it’s worth, USSD codes work for me with my provider (in Poland) just fine. This sounds like some career incompatibility.

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is there any other program to run ussd codes or a command that i can run to check ?

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Is it *135# (my own number) working on your phone?

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Unfortunately no, nothing works. just endless spinning

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hi all,

i flashed postmarket os v22.06 on librem 5, i was able to get 4g internet and sms to work both sending and receiving. but no calls or ussd codes.

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hi all thanks to @joao.azevedo everything works (calls, ussd codes ) after upgrading the modem firmware .

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