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How To Fix Problems With Calls On Galaxy S8 And Galaxy S8 Plus

If you have just bought a Samsung Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus, you may have noticed that you have been having problems with calling and this has been quite common. Some problems with calling are that you are unable to get calls or make calls at all. You will read what you can do to in order to solve the Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus problems with calling and to help your frustration. You will not need to replace your phone if you understand some these tips in order to fix your phone.

If you are on the phone for a couple of minutes, you may have problems with your Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus. This may be because you are having problems with the Internet connection or network issues for your Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus. You will understand how you can fix the calling problems with your Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus in the guide below.

 

Checking your Galaxy S8 Plus signal bars

It is important to check and see if your have signal for your smartphone when you are trying to find out what the problem on your Galaxy S8 is. This is because if you do not have connection to your carrier, you will not be able to make a call or receive a call on your Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus.

Try to reset your Galaxy S8 Plus if you see that you are not getting signals. You can read how to reboot your Galaxy S8 Plus in order to learn how to do this.

 

Checking to find if Flight Mode is disabled

Your Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus being in Flight Mode could be the reason why you are having difficulty with calling on your smartphone. This is because Flight Mode will disable wireless connection. Use these instructions in order to see if Flight Mode is turned on.

  1. Make sure to have your Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus turned on.
  2. Bring the Notifications bar down and click on it.
  3. Choose the Settings icon option.
  4. Choose the Flight Mode option.
  5. Your flight mode toggle should be changed to OFF.

 

Changing the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus network mode

If you change your network mode for your Galaxy S8, this may fix the calls if the other methods do not work. A specific network may be the only reason why your Galaxy S8 Plus is working.

  1. Make sure your Galaxy S8 is turned on.
  2. Use your fingers to show the menu by sliding your finger down from the top of the screen.
  3. Choose the Settings icon option
  4. Choose the Mobile Networks option
  5. Click the Network mode.
  6. Click the WCDMA/GSM

 

Finding a networks automatically

Changing the setting your Galaxy S8 so that it can find a network automatically could solve your smartphone’s calling issues. You may lose connection on your Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus when you are out of the range.

  1. Make sure your Galaxy S8 is turned on
  2. Use your fingers to show the menu by sliding your finger down from the top of the screen.
  3. Choose the Settings option
  4. Choose the Mobile networks option
  5. Click the Network operators
  6. Within a certain range, networks will be found on your Galaxy S8
  7. Choose automatically

 

Verifying your account status

You make sure you have an active account by verifying it. You will not be able to receive or make calls if you do not have an active wireless account.

It is important to make sure you have paid your bill for your phone carrier such as AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Sprint. There may be an issue with the system of your carrier if you have paid all your bills.

 

Verifying to see if there’s outage in your area

Having an outage somewhere close to you is a possibility of the reason why your Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus is have problem with calling. This may be the main reason why you are having an issue. You might have times where the you might lose service so you best bet is to wait and try again.

 

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David Williams

Apr 2, 2017

I am a true junkie for everything tech. My current arsenal includes an Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, iPhone Xs, Samsung Galaxy S9, Samsung Chromebook, iMac, and Dell XPS 13.

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