1) Turn off phone
2) Take out battery
3) Take out Simm card
4) Clean Simm card contact points with a soft cloth (ex: t-shirt)
5) Re-install Simm card
6) Re-install battery
7) Turn phone back on
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Try using a different SIM card on the phone, and/or try inserting the SIM card on a different phone so you can check if you get the same message. If you get Emergency calls only upon using a different SIM on the phone, then it's probably a problem with the phone. If you get emergency calls only upon using the SIM on a different phone, then most likely the SIM card is not compatible with the phone.
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answer from z.vijay - i had a similar problem with my samsung phone, it was working very fine with a post paid SIM CARD, but suddenly one fine day, it started giving me the message "Emergency Calls only" for anyone i called. I took it to a Mobile show room, but there was nothing wrong with the phone, then i went to my network provider and understood that the SIM was disconnected for security reasons and high usage. So, remember to always check your SIM with another phone, to check if the problem occurs, and if it does, then contact your network provider.
It's usually a faulty SIM card causing the problem. Remove the SIM card, clean the contacts with a dry, clean cloth - and re-insert the card into the phone. That would usually cure the problem. If the fault keeps happening - contact your service provider for a replacement SIM card.
Emergency calls on the Samsung Galaxy are set up to allow calls to 911 without knowing the phones password. Overriding this feature could have negative consequences. Going into the bios of the phone, this feature can be eliminated.
If your SIM Card is not inserted or is not seated properly, it may cause your phone to only allow calls to 911. Ensure your SIM Card is securely inserted into the slot. It may not hurt to remove it and re-seat it. frpfiles.net/2021/04/z3x-box-samsung-tool-pro-latest-setup.html
This depends on your carrier and plan. If you have no carrier, you may only make emergency calls.
Unless you buy an unlocked version, the Samsung Eternity is only available through AT&T. However, the alternative to the Samsung Eternity through T-Mobile is the Samsung Behold. They are virtually the same phone, however the behold has a 5.0 megapixel camera (versus the 3.0 megapixel for the Eternity).
its asking for a code
Using emergency calls should not count towards a person's cell phone minutes. This is typically only limited to 911, and does not include suicide hotlines or anything.
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Since you have no service connected to a phone network.
* The only legal way you can intercept phone calls is by the operator if it's an emergency. The operator will cut in on the call to the person you are trying to contact regarding the emergency. To intercept one's phone calls in any other way is against the law.
In case of an emergency, one can unlock the 3 Sim Card by simply awakening the phone and pressing the emergency button at the bottom of the screen. In emergency mode, only emergency phone calls can be made.
the SIM is not properly installed or your service is not active.
It means YOU MAY CALL 911 (or respective emrgency number) its for when there is service but not YOUR service
Only if HE calls you. They may make allowances in case of an emergency involving a close family member.