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Question posted by Manitoulin67 on August 23rd, 2018

Emergency Calls Only Message

How do I get phone to function with this message that just popped up..

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on August 23rd, 2018 6:18 PM

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This seems to be a known issue with such phones. Go to http://www.fixya.com/support/t236187-emergency_calls_only. The answer found most helpful is the one by Ryan Frost; but if that doesn't work, consider the other suggestions (including returning the phone!).

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