How To Fix The LG Stylo 5+ Mobile Network Not Available Issue
The #LG #Stylo5 is a mid range Android smartphone model which was released early this year. This phone has a solid build quality that uses a 6.2 inch display with a resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. At the back is a single 16MP PDAF camera with flash while the front has an 8MP selfie camera. Under the hood, you will find the Snapdragon 450 processor which is paired with 3GB of RAM. Although this is a solid performing device there are instances when certain issues can occur which we will be addressing today. In this latest installment of our troubleshooting series we will tackle the LG Stylo 5+ mobile network not available issue.
How To Fix The LG Stylo 5+ Mobile Network Not Available Issue
Before doing any of the recommended troubleshooting steps listed below you should first make sure that your phone is running on the latest software version. If an update is available then you should download and install it. It is important that you should check for carrier related software updates as this will usually address carrier related connectivity bugs.
Verify that your area has a good network signal
There will always be certain areas where your carrier will not have any reception. When you happen to be in this area your phone will usually get the mobile network not available error. To verify if this is a coverage related issue you can check if your phone is getting a strong signal. You should also check if other devices under the same network are also having the same problem in your immediate vicinity to eliminate the possibility of the problem being caused by a network outage. In case of an outage you should contact your carrier regarding this matter.
Perform a soft reset
Your phone will usually store temporary data that is constantly used to improve its performance. When this data gets corrupted it can cause this problem. To fix this you will want to restart the phone which should eliminate any corrupt temporary data in the device. This will also reset the phone connection to the network which is helpful in this case.
- Press and hold the Power and Volume down key for up to 45 seconds.
- Wait as the device restarts.
Check if the LG Stylo 5+ mobile network not available issue still occurs.
Check your SIM card
Thereâs a chance that the problem is caused by an issue with the SIM card. If this is a SIM card related problem then you can fix this by turning off the phone and removing the SIM card. Wait for a few minutes before reinserting the SIM card back then turn on the phone. Check if the issue still occurs.
You should also try using a different SIM card in your phone to eliminate the possibility of the problem being caused by a defective SIM card.
Verify the roaming status of the phone
You will want to make sure that the roaming status of the phone is off if you are in your home country. This applies to travelers who have just returned from a different country and still have the roaming status of the device activated.Â
- Select Settings
- Select Network
- Scroll to and select Mobile networks
- Turn Data roaming off
Check if the LG Stylo 5+ mobile network not available issue still occurs.
Make sure Airplane Mode is off
The airplane mode is a setting that is usually turned on when you are in an airplane as it prevents your device from interfering with the airplane equipment. If you are getting the LG Stylo 5 mobile network not available issue then you should make sure that airplane mode is off or you can try toggling this switch if it is already in the off position.
Reset the phone network settings
A wrong network settings on your phone will usually prevent it from connecting to the network. To make sure that your phone is using the correct network settings you should try to reset this.
- Go to Settings then System
- Tap Restart & Reset
- Tap Network settings reset. Enter the PIN if it is requested.
- Tap Reset Settings.
- Tap Reset Settings.
Check if the LG Stylo 5+ mobile network not available issue still occurs.
Start the phone in Safe Mode
Sometimes an app you downloaded from the Google Play Store can cause issues on the phone when it is installed. This can be because of bugs in the app or compatibility issues between the app and your phone. To check if an app you downloaded is causing the problem you will have to start the phone in Safe Mode as only the pre-installed apps are allowed to run in this mode.
- With the screen on, press and hold the Power key.
- In the options menu that displays, press and hold Power off.
- When prompted to restart in Safe Mode, tap OK.
- After your device restarts, it displays Safe mode at the bottom of the screen.
In case the issue does not occur in this mode then it is most likely caused by an app you installed. Find out what app this is and uninstall it.
Wipe the cache partition of the phone
There are cases when the cached data stored in the dedicated partition of the phone can become corrupted. When this happens this will usually cause certain issues to occur on the phone. To eliminate the possibility that this is whatâs causing the problem you will have to wipe the cache partition of the phone from the recovery mode.
- From the Home screen, tap Settings.
- Tap the ‘General’ tab.
- Tap Storage > Internal storage.
- Wait for menu options to finish calculating.
- Tap Free up space.
- Tap Temporary files & raw files.
- Select the following options: Cached data, Clip tray temporary files, Raw files from camera.
- Tap Delete > DELETE
Check if the LG Stylo 5+ mobile network not available issue still occurs.
Perform a factory reset
In case the above steps fails to fix the problem then one final troubleshooting step to consider is a factory reset. Make sure to backup your phone data before doing the reset.
- Turn off the device.
- Press and hold the Power and Volume down buttons.
- When the LG logo appears, quickly release and then re-hold the Power button while continuing to hold the Volume down button.
- When the ‘Delete all user data (including LG and carrier apps) and reset all settings’ message appears, use the Volume down button to highlight Yes.
- Press the Power button to reset the device.
If the issue still persists even after performing the steps listed above then this might already be caused by a faulty hardware component. The best thing to do right now is to bring the phone to a service center and have it checked.
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