How to fix Sony Xperia L2 that cannot make or receive phone calls (easy step)

Mobile devices can succumb into many various issues associated with apps or Android system. Some issues are deemed minor while others are too complex. Minor issues are usually those that are occurring randomly due to software glitches. These issues can be remedied at home by some workarounds. Complex issues on the other hand can be due to terminal errors or corruption of system data from software bugs and malware. This is when the device would fail to work as intended. Such issues can still be remedied at home but usually require system resets and therefore can lead to data loss.

Tackled in this post is a problem that can be tagged among other minor issues transpiring in Android devices, particularly on the Sony Xperia L2 smartphone. Generic solutions and suggested workarounds are also mapped out to serve as troubleshooting reference. The main issue is on the Sony Xperia L2 that cannot make or receive phone calls. Feel free to refer to this context whenever you encounter a similar problem or unable to make or receive phone calls on your Xperia L2 smartphone. Read on for more information.

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How to troubleshoot Sony Xperia L2 that can’t make / receive phone calls

If you cannot receive phone calls or SMS and MMS from a certain number, verify and ensure that the number is not blocked listed. That said, check your blocked or auto-blocked list. Remove the contact from the list, if necessary.

Also ensure that your phone is getting good signal (1-2 signal bars). You might be using your device in a place that is already out of your network range, thus cellular services are not working.

First solution: Force close Phone/Dialer app then restart phone.

For first instances, it could be just the phone app that’s glitching and therefore needs a restart. To rule this out, forcing the phone app to close can help. Doing so will clear the errant app’s memory for a better next run. Here’s what you should do then:

Tap the App tray icon from the Home screen.
Go to Settings-> Apps.
Locate and tap Phone app.
Tap Force Stop.
Then tap OK to confirm.

After you force close the app, perform a soft reset or restart your device with these steps:

Press and hold down the Power key for a few seconds until the menu opens.
Tap Restart from the menu options. Doing so will trigger the device to restart automatically.

When your phone has finished rebooting, relaunch the Phone/Dialer app to make some test calls.

Second solution: Clear cache and data on Phone/Dialer app.

Your apps stored cache or temporary file every time they’re launched. The more cache files are accumulated, the bigger memory storage they take. As these files pile up, there is a tendency that some of them would crash or become corrupted. When this happens, the app would start to misbehave or worst, stop working. This is when you need to clear cache and data from the errant app. Having said that, try to clear cache and data on your phone app to wipe all app’s cache including corrupted data that might have inflicted calling problems on your device. Here’s how:

Tap Apps tray icon from the Home screen.
Go to Settings-> Apps menu.
Tap to select Phone app.
Then tap Storage.
Tap Clear Cache option.

If you want to clear data from your phone app, tap on Clear Data option. This will delete data for the Phone app from your device permanently.

Third solution: Wipe cache partition on your Sony Xperia L2.

Aside from app cache, your device also stores cache and temporary data on system folders or cache partition. And just like app cache and data, system cache can also get corrupted at some point. When this happens, system functions will be affected and so, your device will start to misbehave or unable to carry out certain functions and routine. As resolution, wiping the cache partition is recommended. It works the same as cache clearing from an app but this time from the system cache partition. Should you wish to give it a try, then here’s how:

Power off your device.
Press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons simultaneously for a few seconds.
When the Sony Xperia L2 logo appears, release both buttons. The Recovery screen will then appear.
Press the Volume Down button to scroll to and highlight wipe cache partition option.
Then press the Power button to confirm selection.
Wait until the phone has finished wiping cache partition and highlights the Restart option.
Press the Power button to confirm restart.

Wait until your phone restarts then try to make a test call to see if it is already working as intended.

Fourth solution: Update software to the latest version.

Software update also offer fix patches to address existing bugs including those that cause calling issues on certain device. That said, you can try updating your phone software to the latest version available. This denotes the need to manually check for new software update, unless you’ve configured your device to install software update automatically. Here’s how to check for new update on your Xperia L2:

Note: Make sure your phone has sufficient storage space, stable Internet connection, and enough power to complete the software update installation.

Navigate to Settings.
Tap About phone.
Tap Software Update.

You will see a notification if a new software is available. If there is, follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the new software on your device. Or you can also schedule installation to install the new software on your preferred time.

Fifth solution: Factory data reset/master reset.

As your last resort, you can try a master reset or restore your Xperia L2 to factory defaults to wipe everything including bugs and malware from your phone system. This however will also result to data loss as your personal information and critical data will be deleted in the process. Should you wish to try it, then here’s what you should do:

Create a backup of your important data stored on the internal memory.
Navigate to Settings.
Tap Backup & reset.
Select Factory data reset from the given options.
Tap Factory data reset to continue.
If prompted, enter your lockscreen credentials or unlock password or PIN.
Tap Erase everything to confirm and instigate full system reset.

Do not restart your device while a reset is procedure is going on. After the reset, your phone will reboot. By then you can proceed with the initial setup process to set up and use your device as new.

Seek further assistance

Contact your carrier or service provider for other options and recommendations if your Sony Xperia L2 still cannot make or receive phone calls. Verify your account status and make sure that it is in good standing. Carriers will usually impose soft disconnection to accounts with unsettled issues. When this happens, outgoing services like making calls and sending SMS and MMS messages are temporarily disabled. You will still be able to receive messages and phone calls though. And if you see any error message, particularly the ones associated with the SIM card, let your carrier know of it so they can make necessary assessments.

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