Phone "Emergency Calls Only" (With Signal Bars)
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You have signal bars, but you can't make calls or use data; it only says "Emergency calls only".
Symptoms
- No service
- Emergency only
- Signal bars visible
Possible Causes
- SIM card deactivated
- IMEI blacklisted
- Network registration error
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Check with Carrier
Ensure your plan is active and your SIM hasn't been reported stolen.
2
Toggle Airplane Mode
Forces a fresh registration attempt with the tower.
3
Try SIM in Another Phone
If it works there, your phone's antenna or IMEI is the problem.
When to See a Technician
If you bought the phone used, it might have been blacklisted by the original owner.
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