Phones & Tablets
Mobile storage, messaging, charging, and app issues.
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- How do I troubleshoot landline phone jacks that only have static?None of the home landline phone jacks work and callers hear static. A technician visit may be needed if the line cannot be fixed remotely.Open
- How do I turn Caller ID logging back on for a Panasonic cordless phone?A Panasonic cordless phone handset no longer saves incoming Caller ID information even though the phone company says Caller ID is active on the line.Open
- How do I turn Google Maps voice directions back on?Google Maps navigation runs, but turn-by-turn voice directions are missing or muted on an Android phone.Open
- How do I turn automatic screen rotation back on for an iPhone?An iPhone, such as an iPhone 16, no longer switches between portrait and landscape automatically in apps, even though rotation worked before.Open
- How do I turn cellular back on after deleting an eSIM on iPhone?Cellular was turned off on an iPhone; an eSIM was added to place calls, then deleted. The phone now prompts to add an eSIM again, but the goal is simply to restore regular cellular calling.Open
- How do I turn off Smart Call Blocker on a home phone?Smart Call Blocker needs to be turned off on a home phone system. Menus may label it SCB On/Off or Call block settings.Open
- How do I turn off Stolen Device Protection on an iPhone without Face ID?Someone needs to disable Stolen Device Protection on an iPhone 16 with passcode access but no Face ID after the owner passed away; erase and computer restore flows still demand biometric steps.Open
- How do I turn off TalkBack on a Samsung Galaxy phone?TalkBack is on for a Samsung Galaxy S22+ and will not turn off; the phone speaks items aloud and gestures feel different, with no error message.Open
- How do I turn off Tracfone service on a phone that was lost?A phone with Tracfone service was lost while the owner was in the hospital, and the service on that phone number needs to be turned off or paused.Open
- How do I turn off VoiceOver when an iPhone seems locked or unusable?An iPhone seems locked down or hard to control, often because VoiceOver accessibility is on and gestures no longer work the usual way.Open
- How do I turn off a flashing SOS light on a torch or work light?A flashlight or work light is stuck flashing in SOS mode and the user wants to stop the flashing without unplugging power if possible.Open
- How do I turn off international roaming on an iPhone after returning to the US?International roaming was used while traveling and needs to be canceled or turned off now that the iPhone is back in the United States.Open
- How do I turn off or manage Emergency Contact has been notified alerts on iPhone?An iPhone or Apple Watch shows a message that your emergency contact has been notified after Crash Detection, Fall Detection, or an Emergency SOS event.Open
- How do I turn off zoom when an iPhone screen is stuck enlarged?An iPhone display is zoomed in so large that apps are hard to use, and the usual Home or app-switch controls do not seem to help.Open
- How do I turn on auto-renew for Presto on a phone?Someone wants Presto subscription auto-renew enabled on a mobile phone and needs to find the correct payments setting.Open
- How do I turn the ringer back on for a Panasonic phone system?A Panasonic home phone system is silent on incoming calls and the ringer needs to be turned back on.Open
- How do I unblock a number and remove duplicate contacts on a phone?A business number was blocked by mistake and the phone also has double or triple contact entries that need cleanup.Open
- How do I unblock a number on an AT&T BL102-2 cordless phone?A number was blocked on an AT&T BL102-2 cordless phone and needs to be unblocked so calls can go through again.Open
- How do I unblock calls from a correctional facility on iPhone?An iPhone suddenly cannot accept calls from a correctional facility such as Crossroads Correctional Center after previously working, even with scam blocker turned off.Open
- How do I unblock inmate calls after choosing permanent block on Securus?Someone answered a Securus inmate call from a Fort Bend County facility, pressed the option to permanently block future calls, and now wants those calls unblocked.Open
- How do I understand a first Boost Mobile bill for three phone lines?A new Boost Mobile account shows a first bill covering three different phone lines, and the total or line charges are unclear.Open
- How do I undo accidental display zoom that makes an iPhone unusable?After testing accessibility or display settings, an iPhone screen is enlarged so much that normal navigation is difficult or impossible.Open
- How do I undo an accidental iPhone software update?An iPhone software update started after the wrong button was tapped, could not be stopped, and the user wants the previous settings or look back.Open
- How do I unfreeze an Android phone stuck on the power-off screen?Android phone screen froze after unplugging the charger and opening a text; it is stuck showing Power off, Restart, and Emergency call and will not shut down normally.Open
- How do I uninstall Guardio from a Samsung phone?Guardio (guard.io) will not uninstall from a Samsung phone and is interfering with answering calls or normal use.Open
- How do I unlock AT&T voicemail on a Samsung phone?AT&T voicemail on a Samsung phone is locked and may show a message to contact your system manager.Open
- How do I unlock a Galaxy phone when the screen PIN and Samsung account password are both forgotten?A Samsung Galaxy S22 is locked with a forgotten screen PIN, pattern, or password, and the Samsung account password is also unknown.Open
- How do I unlock a Garmin Venu watch that will not open widgets?A Garmin Venu smartwatch stays locked, so widgets and other watch features cannot be opened or used.Open
- How do I unlock a Google Pixel phone after forgetting the passcode?A Google Pixel phone cannot be unlocked because the screen passcode was forgotten, and recovery through Android Recovery Mode with a factory data reset may be needed.Open
- How do I unlock a Google Pixel phone after too many failed attempts?A Google Pixel phone such as a Pixel 10 Pro XL is locked after failed unlock attempts and may show too many attempts, try later.Open
- How do I unlock a PUK-locked Boost Mobile eSIM on iPhone 16 Pro?An iPhone 16 Pro on Boost Mobile became unusable and shows that the SIM or eSIM is PUK locked after the phone locked up during the day.Open
- How do I unlock a Pixel phone that only turns on after a lockout?A Google Pixel phone powers on but will not get past security after sitting powered off or locked; the owner knows a Google account password and has only one PIN that used to unlock the phone.Open
- How do I unlock a SIM PUK lock on a Samsung Galaxy S23 with Xfinity?A Galaxy S23 shows SIM PUK locked after too many wrong SIM PIN attempts, and Xfinity support has not provided a working PUK yet.Open
- How do I unlock a SIM-locked phone so I can pay and use the account?A phone shows it is SIM locked, and the owner wants it unlocked so they can pay the account and use service.Open
- How do I unlock a Samsung A15 that is asking for a code?A Samsung Galaxy A15 is asking for a code after power-on, and it is unclear whether the prompt is a SIM PIN/PUK or the phone’s lock-screen PIN or password.Open
- How do I unlock a Samsung Galaxy S22 from AT&T for use on another carrier?A Samsung Galaxy S22 that has been active on AT&T needs a carrier unlock so it can accept another carrier’s SIM or eSIM.Open
- How do I unlock a Samsung Galaxy S22 when I am locked out of the screen?A Samsung Galaxy S22 is locked and the owner cannot unlock the screen after spending a long time searching online for a fix.Open
- How do I unlock a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra after forgetting the PIN?A Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is locked and the screen PIN has been forgotten.Open
- How do I unlock a Samsung Galaxy S23 that shows Emergency calls only?A Samsung Galaxy S23 is locked unexpectedly even though a lock was never intentionally set; the phone may show Emergency calls only, refuse to shut down normally, and a separate $5 online payment form also failed.Open
- How do I unlock a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra after forgetting the pattern?A Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra pattern lock cannot be entered, sometimes after a timeout, and help is needed to regain access without unsafe unlock tools.Open
- How do I unlock a Samsung Galaxy S24 when the PIN is rejected?A Samsung Galaxy S24 lock screen rejects the remembered PIN, may show Forgot PIN, and the phone stays locked.Open
- How do I unlock a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if I forgot the lock screen password?The lock screen PIN or password on a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra was forgotten after many failed attempts.Open
- How do I unlock a Samsung Galaxy S9 after forgetting the pattern?The screen lock pattern on a Samsung Galaxy S9 was forgotten and the phone cannot be unlocked normally.Open
- How do I unlock a Samsung Galaxy after forgetting the screen lock?A Samsung Galaxy phone, such as a Galaxy A13 or similar, is locked after a restart and the screen lock PIN, password, or pattern is forgotten.Open
- How do I unlock a Samsung Galaxy phone after forgetting the PIN?A Samsung phone (reported as S26+) was activated and files transferred, but it cannot be unlocked because the PIN is unknown; Google account access on another device may still be available.Open
- How do I unlock a Samsung Galaxy phone after forgetting the screen lock password?The screen lock password on a new Samsung Galaxy phone (reported as Galaxy S11 Ultra) is forgotten, and Samsung or Google account access on the device may also be unavailable from the lock screen.Open
- How do I unlock a Samsung Galaxy phone after too many wrong pattern attempts?A Samsung Galaxy phone is locked after incorrect pattern attempts, with only a few tries left before data may be wiped, and the Forgot Pattern option is not shown—only a wait timer.Open
- How do I unlock a Samsung Galaxy phone and Secure Folder after forgetting the codes?The lock screen code for a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is forgotten, and a separate Secure Folder PIN or pattern is also forgotten, so both the phone and protected files are inaccessible.Open
- How do I unlock a Samsung Galaxy phone that keeps asking for a password?A Samsung Galaxy phone repeatedly asks for a password at the lock screen and the owner cannot restart or use the phone without that credential.Open
- How do I unlock a Samsung Galaxy tablet after forgetting a new screen lock code?Someone changed the screen lock code on a Samsung Galaxy tablet a few days ago, forgot the new code, and is locked out—often while battery is low and a support chat was already started.Open
- How do I unlock a Samsung phone after forgetting the PIN?A Samsung phone is locked and the PIN was forgotten, sometimes after trying to set up an eSIM.Open
- How do I unlock a Samsung phone after forgetting the PIN?A Samsung Android phone such as an N200 is locked with a PIN the owner no longer remembers and cannot be unlocked normally.Open
- How do I unlock a Samsung phone after forgetting the pattern?A newly purchased Samsung phone was locked after the owner forgot the screen pattern and cannot get back in to change it.Open
- How do I unlock a Samsung phone if I forgot the screen lock password?Someone forgot the screen lock PIN, pattern, or password on a Samsung phone and needs an official way to regain access.Open
- How do I unlock a Samsung phone stuck on Factory Reset Protection after deleting a Google account?A Google account was deleted, and a Samsung Galaxy A24 now stuck on Factory Reset Protection asks for that same Google sign-in before the phone can be used.Open
- How do I unlock a Samsung phone that asks for a 4-digit PIN after a power outage?After a storm-related power loss during charging, a Samsung phone asks for a 4-digit PIN with no other error code, and the user may be considering a factory reset.Open
- How do I unlock a Samsung phone that asks for a PIN I never set?A Samsung Galaxy phone stays locked on a PIN screen the owner does not remember setting, and only emergency calling works.Open
- How do I unlock a Samsung phone when I forgot the passcode and have few tries left?The passcode to a Samsung Android phone was forgotten. About four tries remain, and the owner does not want to lose the data on the phone.Open
- How do I unlock a Samsung phone when the PIN is not working?A Samsung phone asks for a PIN that you believe you set, but the PIN does not unlock the device.Open
- How do I unlock a Samsung phone when the pattern is forgotten?A Samsung phone is locked with a forgotten screen pattern, will not power off or restart normally, and a previous factory-reset attempt did not restore access.Open