When your iPhone won't make calls, it can be frustrating at times. The situation may force you to use IM (instant messaging) apps like WhatsApp or Telegram to make voice calls. Internet voice calls aren't as intuitive as standard carrier calls. The scenario becomes confusing when text messages work as expected, but regular calls fail. Before you miss any important calls, here are the top 8 ways to fix iPhone not making calls while texting.
Many factors can cause your iPhone to not make calls. These could include network glitches, a temporary outage with your carrier, SIM card issues, or problems with your iPhone. We'll start with basic troubleshooting methods and move on to advanced tricks.
1. Use Airplane Mode
Airplane mode is the first thing to try when you experience network issues on your iPhone. The solution is to reset your iPhone's network connection. When you enter and exit cellular dead zones like subways or tunnels, your iPhone often fails to regain network connectivity. You can use the steps below to restore the network bars and make calls.
Step 1: Swipe down from the top right corner and open Control Center Menu (iPhone users with a Home button need to swipe up from the bottom.)
Step 2: Enable Airplane mode and wait for A minute or two.
Step 3: disable Airplane mode, and open mobile app And do the Calls as usual.
If you're still having connection issues, try other tricks on the list.
2. Check for any issues with your mobile network operator.
Did your favorite carrier experience a service outage? You will continue to receive Connection failure errors On your iPhone. Before you tweet or post criticism of your carrier, confirm the issue on Downdetector.
Visit Downdetector on the web and search for your mobile service provider. You'll notice high outage graphs where other affected users are reporting them. You should wait for your mobile network operator to fix the issue on their end. If you experience frequent outages on your carrier, consider switching your preferred network.
3. Check your dealer package.
Postpaid users don't need to worry about this. However, prepaid users should check their remaining voice minutes. While most US carriers offer unlimited voice calls, the same doesn't apply to other carriers worldwide. You'll need to top up your number with another plan and receive additional minutes.
If you're a postpaid user, pay your bill before the due date. Otherwise, your carrier may suspend your plan and all services to your number.
4. Reinstall the SIM card
Although the latest iPhones have e-SIM functionality, they still have a physical SIM slot. If you've been using your SIM card for years, it may become damaged due to wear and tear. You'll need to get a new SIM card from your carrier.
Although this is unlikely to happen, a recent accidental drop could cause the SIM card to misplace. You'll need to use a SIM ejector tool and reinsert the SIM card.
5. Reset network settings
A network glitch can cause your iPhone's carrier connection to be disrupted. Instead of wasting hours trying to fix everything yourself, you can use your iPhone's Settings menu and reset your network connection. Here's how.
Step 1: Open Settings app on your iPhone.
Step 2: Scroll to General List.
Step 3: Click on Transfer Or reset iPhone.
Step 4: Click on Reset and select Reset network settings.
This option will not reset Bluetooth or Wi-Fi settings on your iPhone.
6. Update carrier settings
Your carriers usually bundle updates with iOS. However, when you travel to another country and insert a local SIM card, you may need to update your carrier settings on your iPhone. This worked for us when we used a US-made iPhone in India, and it initially failed to make calls.
Step 1: Open General List in iPhone Settings (Check the steps above).
Step 2: Locate around.
Step 3: Scroll to Network provider.
Step 4: Click on Carrier name , and the system will update it.
7. Force restart iPhone
If your iPhone is misbehaving and not making calls, you should force restart it. This is a quick solution to fix iPhone misbehavior on the go.
Step 1: Click on volume up button And free him quickly.
Step 2: Click on Volume down button And free him quickly.
Step 3: Click on power button until it appears Apple logo.
The trick is suitable for iPhone models with Face ID. If you have an older iPhone model, head over to Official Apple Support Page Force restart your device.
8. Update iOS
As mentioned earlier, carriers bundle the latest updates with iOS releases. You should connect your iPhone to a strong Wi-Fi network and install the latest iOS software.
Step 1: go to the General List in iPhone Settings (See steps above.)
Step 2: Locate upgrade software.
Step 3: Download and install Pending iOS release.
Enjoy crystal clear calls on your iPhone.
The iPhone is an engineering and technological marvel. A device that fails to perform even basic tasks can leave you baffled. Follow the tricks above and you'll be able to fix the problem in no time.
