Activated New Phone But Can’t Make Calls. I’m sorry to hear that you’re experiencing issues with making calls on your new phone. Here are a few steps you can try to troubleshoot the problem:
Activated New Phone But Can’t Make Calls.
- Check Signal Strength: Make sure your phone is showing a strong signal or at least a reasonable signal strength indicator. If you’re in an area with poor reception, you might not be able to make calls.
- Check Airplane Mode: Ensure that your phone is not in Airplane Mode, which disables all wireless communication, including calling and data.
- Restart Your Phone: Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve connectivity issues. Turn your phone off, wait a few seconds, and then turn it back on.
- Check Network Settings: Make sure you have the correct network settings configured on your phone. You may need to set up the appropriate APN (Access Point Name) settings for your carrier. You can usually find these settings on your carrier’s website or by contacting their customer support.
- Check Call Settings: Verify that your call settings are configured correctly. Check if your phone is set to forward calls, if call barring is activated, or if you accidentally have Do Not Disturb turned on.
- Contact Your Carrier: If none of the above steps work, it’s possible that there might be an issue on your carrier’s end. Contact your carrier’s customer support to inquire about any network outages or issues with your account.
- SIM Card: Ensure that your SIM card is properly inserted and activated. Sometimes, a loose or incorrectly inserted SIM card can cause calling issues.
- Software Update: Check if there are any available software updates for your phone. Sometimes, bugs or glitches causing calling issues can be resolved through updates.
- Factory Reset (as a last resort): If all else fails, you might consider performing a factory reset on your phone. This will erase all data and settings, so make sure to back up your important data before proceeding.
If you’ve tried these steps and still can’t make calls, it might be a hardware issue with the phone. In that case, you may need to contact the manufacturer or return the phone to the place of purchase for assistance or a replacement.
Remember, the exact steps can vary based on your phone’s make and model, as well as your carrier. If you provide more specific details about your phone and carrier, I might be able to offer more tailored advice.