How to fix Samsung Galaxy A10 that can’t make phone calls

Making and receiving phone calls are among the most basic functions or a mobile phone. A smartphone like the Samsung Galaxy A10 should not have any issues doing these things provided that all prerequisites are met. For instance, your account should be in good standing and that you’re in an area where your phone gets a decent signal from the tower. However, some users reported that their units can’t make phone calls or receive one. The problem could be with the phone or can be caused by some other factors. 

So in this post, I will walk you through in troubleshooting your Galaxy A10 that has a problem like this. We will try to consider all possibilities here and rule them out one after another until we can determine the reason why your device can’t make phone calls anymore. If you’re an owner and has a problem like this, continue reading this post as you may find it helpful. 

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First solution: Force restart your device first

Had your phone has been able to make or receive phone calls in the past prior to this issue, then it could be just a minor problem with the firmware or even a result of a glitch. That said, the first thing you should do is the forced reboot which will refresh your phone’s memory as well as reload all its apps and services. This often fixes minor firmware issues that cause various problems. Here’s how it’s done: 

1. Press and hold the Volume Down button and don’t release it yet. 
2. While holding down the volume button, press and hold the Power key as well. 
3. Keep both keys held down together for 15 seconds or until the Galaxy A10 logo shows on the screen.

After this, try calling any phone number or call your own number to see if your phone still can’t make phone calls. If the problem persists, move on to the next solution. 

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Second solution: Make sure that your phone can send text messages

If this problem is due to network or account issues, then your device should also not be able to send or receive text messages. Therefore, the next thing you have to do is send a text message to your own number to see if the message goes through and if your phone can receive it. If the message is not sent, then the issue could really be with the network or your account. However, if the message is transmitted successfully, the issue could be account-related. Move on to the next solution. 

Third solution: Call your service provider

When it comes to issues with the network or your account, your service provider is the best party to call as they have all access to their network services and your account. If it’s a network problem, at least, you will be advised how long you should wait before you can regain your service and if it’s an issue with your account, then you’d know what to do to make your phone work perfectly again. 

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Fourth solution: Master reset your phone

If calling your service provider didn’t help fix the problem, then a master reset may be able to help you. It will bring the device back to its default settings or configuration. If it’s just an issue with the firmware and not the hardware, a reset may fix it. However, make sure to create a copy of your important files and data as they will all be deleted. After that, remove your Google and Samsung accounts so that you won’t be locked out. Once everything is in order, follow these steps to reset your phone: 

1. Turn off the device.
2. Press and hold the Volume Up and Power keys.
3. When the Galaxy A10 logo shows, release all three keys.
4. Your Galaxy A10 will continue to boot up into the Recovery Mode. Once you see a black screen with blue and yellow texts, proceed to the next step. 
5. Press the Volume down key several times to highlight ‘wipe data / factory reset’.
6. Press Power button to select.
7. Press the Volume down key until ‘Yes’ is highlighted.
8. Press Power button to select and start the master reset.
9. When the master reset is complete, ‘Reboot system now’ is highlighted.
10. Press the Power key to restart the device.

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