When your SIM card can’t connect to your carrier’s network it shows a ‘phone not registered on network error on your device, indicating that You will not be able to receive or make calls or text sms. The method to solve it is the same regardless of the manufacturer or model as it can occur on any android device.
Causes of your phone Not Registered on Network Error
There could be a number of issues, maybe a problem with your sim card, or maybe the issue could be from your carrier’s side. Practical reasons for the ‘phone not registered on network‘ error can be:
- The operating system is out of date or your phone’s microcode
- A damaged or disconnected Sim Card.
- You might have not selected your carrier in your device’s settings.
- Your carrier is undergoing an electrical failure.
How Do I Register My Samsung Network?
Try these methods step by step till the time your phone starts to work properly.
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Rebooting your Android phone.
Restarting your model will clear out any time being issues that are causing trouble in connecting to the network.
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Turn off Wi-Fi.
Switch off Wi-Fi on your phone for at least 30 seconds, then switch it back on. This uproots your connection and can solve time being technical errors.
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Upgrade your Android phone.
Make sure that you are using the latest version on your device to access all the up-to-date updates.
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Reinsert the SIM Card.
Take the sim card out of your device and then place it again on the tray properly. Make certain that the metal pins are in the right position. Wait for a few minutes and then put the sim card back to its place.
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Manually make a choice of your network.
How to select a carrier in settings? Go to Settings, open Connections, and then Mobile Networks. Hit Network Operators, Search for your carrier, and select your carrier’s network.
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Switch the network mode.
It is best to switch to 3G or 2G If you’re in a bad network area that doesn’t support 5G or 4G.
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Get in touch with Your Mobile carrier.
It may be that there’s a network problem in your area, so all you can do is wait. your carrier can help you replace If there’s a problem with your SIM card.
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Update APN settings.
You may require to update the Access Point Name (APN) settings if you recently changed service providers. This is an advanced fix, so in the times when something goes wrong and you need to change back to the old VPN setting, in situations like this, it is better if you write it somewhere in advance.
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Set the network settings again.
Resetting network settings will remove any bluetooth connections and Wi-Fi passwords, so only use this procedure as a last resort.
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Use another Sim Card
You can use a different SIM card or If you have a spare activated SIM card insert it in your phone and check if there’s still any issue with the network. Doing this will help you to know if the problem is in your sim card or something else.