Phones & Tablets

Mobile storage, messaging, charging, and app issues.

1572 articles — showing 1381–1440 (page 24 of 27)

• Why can’t my iPhones make or receive calls and texts?Two iPhones show No Service or similar and cannot make or receive calls or texts even after basic network toggles.Open
• Why can’t people hear me on an AT&T wireless home phone?When answering calls on a wireless home phone setup, callers cannot hear you even though the call connects.Open
• Why did Silent Mode stop working on my iPhone 16?An iPhone 16 no longer mutes reliably; Silent Mode appears stuck or the phone still makes sounds after the mute control is used.Open
• Why did a Fitbit stop tracking walks on a Galaxy phone?A Fitbit watch stopped tracking walks and will not reconnect reliably to the Fitbit app on a Galaxy S25 Android phone, sometimes with a could not pair message.Open
• Why did a Samsung S Pen stop working?A Samsung S Pen has quit working and may show a disconnected status.Open
• Why did a phone lose service the day after an eSIM transfer?A new phone set up by transferring from an old one had working calls at first, then lost all mobile service the next day.Open
• Why did my AT&T monthly plan jump from $30 to $33 after I paid, and the phone still will not turn on?An AT&T monthly plan that was about $30 shows a higher amount such as $33 after a recent payment, and the phone still will not activate or turn on for service.Open
• Why did my Koodo Mobile monthly bill increase?A Koodo Mobile monthly bill is higher than before and the customer wants to know why the charge increased.Open
• Why do Meta Ray-Ban sunglasses show speakers are not working?Meta Ray-Ban or Meta prescription sunglasses become unresponsive with no sound and no blinking lights, and a message says the speakers are not working so music and phone calls cannot be heard.Open
• Why do WhatsApp messages disappear or show as deleted on Android?WhatsApp messages appear missing or show “This message was deleted,” raising concern that someone else accessed the account or device.Open
• Why do all cordless handsets ring at once and show Line in Use?An AT&T EL52213 cordless phone system rings all handsets together, often with crackling and a Line in Use message, and the line has gone out for about 48 hours more than once.Open
• Why do all iPhone calls fail for several hours?An iPhone has failed to complete calls for the past several hours even though the phone otherwise seems to power on.Open
• Why do calls from one person go straight to voicemail?Calls from one specific person go to voicemail or never ring, even though the contact does not appear blocked in the phone app.Open
• Why do incoming calls go straight to voicemail on an iPhone?Calls to a cell phone go straight to voicemail. A carrier reset temporarily restores ringing, but the problem returns after a few days.Open
• Why do incoming calls on a VTech phone go straight to voicemail?A VTech phone sends incoming calls to voicemail instead of ringing normally, and the user needs to manage or correct that behavior.Open
• Why do live TV channels fail to load on an Android-based streaming box?Live TV channels won't play on an Android-based streaming box, even though other apps on the same device still work normally.Open
• Why do some contacts hear “user busy” when they try to call my iPhone?An iPhone owner reports that two specific contacts have heard a “user busy” message for about a month and cannot complete calls to the phone.Open
• Why does Apple CarPlay show Google Maps without voice directions in a Subaru?A 2024 Subaru Crosstrek shows the Apple CarPlay icon and Google Maps on the touchscreen, but spoken turn-by-turn directions do not play from an iPhone.Open
• Why does Apple Watch show Time Asleep but missing sleep stages?Apple Watch sleep tracking records some overnight duration in Health, but REM, Core, or Deep sleep stages are missing or look inaccurate.Open
• Why does CarPlay play sound on my iPhone instead of the car speakers?CarPlay is connected, but audio plays from the iPhone or aftermarket head unit path instead of the car speakers.Open
• Why does Gmail show too many drop-down suggestions and say the account is almost full?A phone’s Gmail search box shows excessive drop-down suggestions, and Google reports the account is almost full, making cleanup difficult.Open
• Why does Life360 show location lines for only one person on the map?In Life360, tapping a person’s bubble or target icon shows path lines on the map for one member but not others, and movement can look incomplete when someone stays in one place.Open
• Why does Temu reject a temporary debit card?An order for clothing on the Temu app fails because a temporary debit card is declined or rejected during checkout.Open
• Why does TikTok keep blocking me from sending gifts?TikTok blocks attempts to send gifts (coins/virtual gifts) to a friend, often after repeated tries or higher-value gifts.Open
• Why does Universal Control see a StudioLive mixer on one Mac but not on a MacBook or iPad?Fender Universal Control on a desktop Mac can see and control a PreSonus StudioLive 32R, but the same app on an iPad and MacBook Pro does not recognize the mixer even though wireless is connected.Open
• Why does Verizon keep my phones SIM locked?Multiple phones on a Verizon account show locked SIM behavior and cannot place calls as expected.Open
• Why does WhatsApp keep looping after entering a phone number?After a brief WhatsApp ban and reinstall on iPhone, registration loops on Next after entering the phone number, sometimes with a message that the account is not allowed to use WhatsApp.Open
• Why does Yahoo Mail work on a computer but not on an iPhone after a hack?Yahoo email was hacked and the password changed; mail works on a computer but not on an iPhone.Open
• Why does a Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II keep scrolling a white light?A Bose 500-class portable speaker shows a white light line that keeps scrolling when plugged in. Button reset attempts do not respond, and the issue may have started after switching phones.Open
• Why does a Galaxy S25 show a One UI caution sign and no signal?When a Samsung Galaxy S25 turns on, it shows a One UI caution-style warning and has no cellular signal.Open
• Why does a Google Fiber home phone go straight to voicemail without ringing?A home phone on Google Fiber does not ring on incoming calls and goes to Google voicemail instead of the answering machine or cordless phones.Open
• Why does a Guardio app say you are not covered after paying?A Guardio premium subscription was paid, sometimes twice, but the iPhone app still says the account is not covered and asks to sign up again.Open
• Why does a Panasonic answering machine give callers a busy signal?On a Panasonic KX-TGF975, the answering machine greeting seems to record, but calling the number from another phone results in a busy signal instead of the greeting.Open
• Why does a Pixel show “mobile network unavailable” after a SIM swap?After moving a SIM card into a different phone such as a Pixel, the phone shows mobile network unavailable and cannot call or use data.Open
• Why does a Samsung Z Fold ask for a password after usually unlocking with a pattern?A Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 that normally unlocks with a pattern now demands a password instead, and resetting an account password elsewhere has not unlocked the phone. The owner wants to avoid a hard reset that would erase photos.Open
• Why does a Tracfone phone show No Service after an automatic payment?A family member’s phone shows No Service or seems disconnected, and an automatic charge may have been taken from the account for prepaid service such as Tracfone.Open
• Why does a call open the line instead of going to voicemail?When someone calls from another phone, the call connects and the caller can hear sound from the room instead of reaching a normal leave-a-message voicemail greeting.Open
• Why does a cordless phone ring but go silent when I answer?The phone rings, but after answering there is no voice on the line. The problem has lasted more than a day.Open
• Why does a landline go straight to voicemail without ringing?An incoming landline call does not ring on the phone and goes straight to voicemail.Open
• Why does a landline phone say "No Line" after internet service is restored?Home internet service has come back online after an outage, but the landline phone connected through the same gateway still shows "No Line" and cannot make or receive calls.Open
• Why does a landline play a fax tone to callers?Callers who dial a home landline hear fax handshake tones instead of a normal ring or voicemail, and the line needs to be fixed for voice use.Open
• Why does a landline say it does not accept calls from a specific number?A landline rejects calls from one person’s number with a message that the phone does not accept calls from that number, while other callers may get through.Open
• Why does a landline show Valid Caller or odd caller ID?A phone installed at an assisted living facility shows unexpected caller ID labels such as Valid Caller when people call residents, instead of the expected name or number.Open
• Why does a new Instagram account work on a computer but get blocked on a personal phone?After earlier Instagram account bans, a newly created account works on a PC and other devices, but is blocked or restricted as soon as it is used on a personal phone.Open
• Why does a new corded phone ring once and then only give static?A newly purchased corded phone rings once when plugged in, then callers or the line produce only static, including models such as a Modekk XTGD810-style handset.Open
• Why does a new phone show Emergency calls only during activation?A new phone is not activating properly and stays on Emergency calls only instead of joining the mobile network.Open
• Why does a new phone show SOS and cannot make calls after transferring data?After moving to a new phone and transferring data from the old device, the new phone cannot place calls and may only show SOS.Open
• Why does a new phone show network not available after inserting the SIM?A newly purchased phone shows network not available or no SIM after the SIM card is inserted, and service may also need a bill recharge before the line will work.Open
• Why does a number transfer fail with a “couldn’t transfer your number” error?A mobile number port fails with a couldn’t transfer your number error, often because the account number or transfer PIN does not match the current carrier records.Open
• Why does a phone ask for a password after too many fingerprint unlocks?After setting up fingerprint unlock on a new phone, the device starts requiring the backup password or PIN after many fingerprint uses, which surprised the owner.Open
• Why does a phone say it is not connected or registered on the network?A mobile phone shows that it is not connected or not registered on the network, so calls and texts fail even though the device otherwise powers on.Open
• Why does a phone say it is not connected to a network?A phone reports no network connection and cannot make or receive calls, despite being switched on.Open
• Why does a prepaid eSIM payment keep getting declined?A payment for a prepaid eSIM plan keeps getting declined by the carrier, even though the bank reports no issue with the card.Open
• Why does a prepaid number show as not existing for account recovery?Email says a number does not exist; the line is prepaid with no bills, so recovery SMS fails.Open
• Why does a replaced tracker still show up in the tracking app?A pet or item tracker was lost and replaced with a new one, but the tracking app still lists the old tracker as an active device alongside the new one.Open
• Why does a replacement cordless handset ring but drop the call when lifted?After replacing a failed cordless handset with a spare from the original set, the spare rings on incoming calls but disconnects as soon as it is lifted, and only dial tone or limited dialing works.Open
• Why does a reset iPhone say the Apple ID password is not right?After an iPhone was reset, setup asks for an Apple ID password that is rejected, blocking Activation Lock or iCloud sign-in.Open
• Why does an EM229 Bluetooth dialer drop calls on iPhone?Pressing the EM229 button on an iPhone triggers Voice Control or Siri, shows Calling, then drops the call instead of dialing the spoken number.Open
• Why does an app say a deposit is above the maximum limit?An app refuses a payment or deposit, reporting that the amount exceeds a maximum limit.Open
• Why does an app still reject the new password and keep using the old one?After a password change, an app such as Apollo on a TV or phone still fails sign-in or keeps filling the previous password.Open