Mobile phone only shows emergency calls: How to fix the error

Every now and then your mobile phone may only show emergency calls. In this article, we will tell you how to fix the error.

Handy only shows emergency calls: you can do that

• Turn off your phone and remove the SIM card. Then put it back in your phone properly and restart it.
• Enter the PIN and make sure that all numbers are correct.
• Activate the flight mode and then switch it off again so that the device reconnects to the cell phone masts.
• Open the network settings on your smartphone. You can usually use the WCDMA / GSM network mode.
• Under the item "Network operator", search manually for the mobile network of your provider and connect to it.
• A problem with your provider's network or poor reception can also cause the problem. It is therefore advisable to try the connection again later at a different location.
• In some cases, it can help if you reset your device to factory settings. Before doing this, you should back up your data.

Only emergency calls possible: what to do?

• A SIM lock may indicate that you can only make emergency calls with your mobile phone.
• Use the purchase documents to check whether your mobile phone is a SIM lock-free device and whether the smartphone is compatible with the network of your provider.
• If you are not sure, you should contact the manufacturer of your cell phone and your mobile operator.

In the next article, you will learn how to deactivate the PIN request after flight mode.