Phones & Tablets
Mobile storage, messaging, charging, and app issues.
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- How do I fix a home or business cordless phone that cannot make or receive calls?A business phone line (often an AT&T CL82401-style cordless system on Spectrum voice) cannot send or receive calls, including emergency calls.Open
- How do I fix a home phone that cannot call Canada?A home phone, such as a Panasonic corded or cordless phone, can make local calls but cannot complete calls to Canada.Open
- How do I fix a home phone that sounds scratchy or robotic to callers?People on the other end of a home phone call say the voice sounds scratchy, distorted, or like a robot.Open
- How do I fix a home phone with no dial tone through a cable box?A home phone has no dial tone or does not work at all when service is provided through a cable or phone adapter box.Open
- How do I fix a landline phone that has static and no dial tone?A telephone has no dial tone, only static, and cannot make or receive calls.Open
- How do I fix a landline that rings busy and cannot make or receive calls?A home phone line cannot place outbound calls, may sound busy, and inbound calls also fail.Open
- How do I fix a landline that shows No Line and has no dial tone?A home landline has no dial tone and the handset shows No Line, while internet service may still work.Open
- How do I fix a landline that stays busy or has no dial tone?A home landline has been out of service with a busy signal or no dial tone for about 24 hours, so outgoing calls fail.Open
- How do I fix a landline with no dial tone after a Spectrum outage?A Spectrum landline (or phone service through the modem) has no dial tone, so calls cannot be made or received.Open
- How do I fix a landline with no dial tone that says line in use?A home landline has no dial tone, and a phone or handset may show “line in use” even when no call is active.Open
- How do I fix a landline with no dial tone?A landline has no dial tone on the phones in the home, and extensions may all be dead.Open
- How do I fix a locked Q Link Wireless SIM card?A Q Link Wireless SIM shows a locked SIM or similar error and the phone cannot use the line normally.Open
- How do I fix a lost connection while transferring service to a new TracFone?A connection was lost during transfer from an old phone to a new phone on TracFone prepaid service.Open
- How do I fix a loud hum on a landline that makes calls hard to hear?A landline phone has a loud hum or noisy line that makes conversation difficult or impossible.Open
- How do I fix a messaging or call app that lost connection to a contact?A phone or tablet suddenly lost connection to a specific contact in a messaging or calling app and cannot reconnect normally.Open
- How do I fix a missing Start button in Google Maps?Start button missing in Google Maps on Android; uninstall updates may be suggested.Open
- How do I fix a new Android phone stuck on Connecting to transfer?A new Google or Android phone will not finish activation and stays on Connecting to transfer while the number moves from the old phone.Open
- How do I fix a new Android phone that will not auto-connect to the car Bluetooth?After switching to a new Android phone, the car Bluetooth no longer connects automatically on startup. The phone can still connect if Bluetooth is selected manually each time.Open
- How do I fix a new Samsung phone that does not work after a store data transfer?A newly purchased phone had apps transferred from an old phone at a store, and afterward service or apps do not work—often involving Straight Talk and Samsung Smart Switch.Open
- How do I fix a new Verizon SIM that only allows emergency calls?After changing a Verizon plan to a longer prepaid period, a new Verizon SIM shows emergency calls only and the phone still displays an old SIM number.Open
- How do I fix a new iPhone that cannot make calls?A new iPhone shows No Service or otherwise cannot place calls after setup.Open
- How do I fix a new phone that still cannot make outgoing calls?A newly activated phone still cannot call out after the usual setup steps, and the call may end immediately or the network may show disconnected.Open
- How do I fix a phone line that has no dial tone?A home phone line is dead, with no dial tone or ability to place or receive calls on the landline or voice service tied to the home connection.Open
- How do I fix a phone number that is not accepted during verification?A website or account will not accept a phone number during verification, even when the number seems valid.Open
- How do I fix a phone number that will not transfer to a new iPhone?A phone number cannot be transferred or activated on a new iPhone after moving from a previous phone.Open
- How do I fix a phone screen that won't respond when I tap icons?A phone screen turns on and shows the home screen normally, but tapping icons does nothing, and opening an app such as messages shows only a blank white screen.Open
- How do I fix a phone that cannot call or send and receive text messages?A phone cannot make calls and cannot send or receive text messages.Open
- How do I fix a phone that cannot make calls or send texts and shows Message failed?A phone cannot make calls or send texts, messages show Message failed, and the phone is needed as a primary contact line.Open
- How do I fix a phone that cannot make calls or send texts?A phone suddenly cannot make or receive calls and cannot send texts, often showing No Service.Open
- How do I fix a phone that does not work when the modem says Check telephone line?A telephone does not work, and the modem or related equipment shows a Check telephone line or check phone lines message.Open
- How do I fix a phone that says No service and will not dial out?A phone will not place calls and shows No service, often on a Samsung Android phone.Open
- How do I fix a phone that says network not available when making a call?A phone shows a “network not available” (or similar) message when trying to place a voice call, even though the user expects cellular service.Open
- How do I fix a phone that says no cellular network available?A cell phone stopped working for mobile service and shows a message that no cellular network is available.Open
- How do I fix a phone that stays cut off after paying the bill and then asking for more money?A phone remains cut off or shows no service after a bill payment, and the account then asks for an additional amount such as $15 before service returns.Open
- How do I fix a phone that still misbehaves after it was lost, blocked, then unblocked?A phone was lost and blocked, later returned and unblocked, but it still does not work correctly—for example messages may not arrive or cellular features remain impaired.Open
- How do I fix a phone that suddenly has no working cellular service?A smartphone is not working for normal cellular use and needs basic service restoration checks.Open
- How do I fix a phone that went dead and will not power back on?A phone went completely dead and will not turn back on while waiting for further troubleshooting help.Open
- How do I fix a phone that won't receive incoming calls?A phone can make outgoing calls or use data normally, but incoming calls do not ring through, go straight to voicemail, or fail silently.Open
- How do I fix a rideshare tip link that won't open or work?A link meant to add or adjust a tip for a completed ride does not open properly or shows no tip option.Open
- How do I fix a stuck number port to Verizon?A phone number port to Verizon is stuck or failing, and phone support has not resolved the transfer.Open
- How do I fix a tablet that accepts the passcode then returns to the lock screen?A CP10 Android tablet seems to accept the passcode but immediately returns to the same lock screen, often with no error message.Open
- How do I fix a telehealth site error when sending a prescription to a pharmacy?A telehealth member received a medication prescription but the website shows a generic error when trying to send it to the pharmacy.Open
- How do I fix a travel eSIM that will not work in Italy?An eSIM bought for travel in Italy installed without an obvious error, but it still will not provide working service even though the phone may show a network name such as Vodafone IT.Open
- How do I fix a used iPhone camera that does not respond when I double-tap?On a used iPhone, taking a photo or double-tapping in the Camera app does nothing, and the phone may be linked to someone else’s Apple ID.Open
- How do I fix a vSee Box that will not turn on or respond?A vSee Box does not respond at all and will not turn on.Open
- How do I fix a watch that only shows Emergency calls only on Google Fi?A smartwatch paired for Google Fi cellular service shows Emergency calls only and will not connect to the normal mobile network.Open
- How do I fix a wrong home address in Google Maps on iPhone?Google Maps or the Google Account on an iPhone is showing or saving the wrong home address, and the user needs to remove or correct it.Open
- How do I fix aT&T ping or locate a lost phone?A phone on AT&T service is lost and the owner wants to know whether AT&T can ping or locate it, and what steps to take next.Open
- How do I fix activation or network problems on a Tracfone Samsung phone?A Samsung SM-A266M/DS on Tracfone will not activate or join the mobile network, and the status bar may show no service, no SIM, or emergency calls only.Open
- How do I fix after transferring data to a replacement Jitterbug Smart4 myself?Someone is buying a replacement Jitterbug Smart4 of the same model and wants to know if they can transfer data and activate the new phone without going through Lively support.Open
- How do I fix an AT&T account email that was entered wrong?An AT&T agent misspelled the account email address, and sign-in on the AT&T app or website loops without reaching the account.Open
- How do I fix an AT&T cordless phone that says No Line?An AT&T home cordless phone (model EL52253) shows a No Line message, so calls cannot be answered or placed until the base reconnects to the wall phone jack.Open
- How do I fix an AT&T flip phone battery that dies in about 30 minutes?An AT&T flip phone battery only lasts about 30 minutes, and the owner wants a replacement battery or a new flip phone.Open
- How do I fix an AT&T iPhone that suddenly cannot make or receive calls?An AT&T business iPhone suddenly cannot dial out or receive incoming calls, and the status may show No Service.Open
- How do I fix an AT&T transfer PIN that Tello will not accept?Porting a long-held AT&T number to Tello fails because the transfer PIN does not go through; Tello indicates the problem is on the AT&T side, and the account holder may be abroad.Open
- How do I fix an Android menu that closes and shows Activities instead?On an Android device, a menu will not stay on screen and the Activities or Recents view appears instead.Open
- How do I fix an Android phone stuck on Emergency calls only or No Service?An Android phone only allows emergency calls, shows No Service, and may be outside the usual coverage area; the line is not Straight Talk.Open
- How do I fix an Android phone that can use Wi-Fi but cannot make calls?A new Android phone shows a SIM and phone number in settings, can browse on Wi-Fi and sometimes send texts, but cannot make phone calls and may show Mobile Network Not Available.Open
- How do I fix an Android phone that says storage is full and will not let me do anything?An Android phone shows a message that storage is full (for example “Attn: Phone storage is full Free up space, Manage application”) and blocks normal use until space is freed.Open
- How do I fix an Android phone that will not finish a recent setup or unlock step?An Android phone user is stuck during a recent unlock, sign-in, or setup attempt and needs a safe next step when the exact error text is unclear.Open