When you want to send an SMS or make a call from your smartphone, you may encounter the error “Not Registered on the Network”. The reason for the ‘Not Registered on Network’ error on smartphones with Android operating system is generally that the device does not detect the SIM card or some network settings are not properly made even if it detects it. There are some methods you can apply to solve this error.
The methods you can apply to solve the ‘Not Registered on Network’ error do not cover physical problems. In other words, if there is an error in the SIM card slot of your Android phone or your SIM card, you should contact your GSM operator and the technical service of the device after applying these methods and not getting any results. Let’s take a closer look at the methods you can apply to solve the ‘Not Registered on Network’ error.
How to solve ‘Not Registered on Network’ error?
- Method #1: Update Android phone.
- Method #2: Configure mobile internet settings.
- Method #3: Try a different SIM card.
- Method #4: Reset the device.
- Method #5: Contact your GSM operator or device technical service.
Method #1: Update Android phone:
- Step #1: Remove the SIM card.
- Step #2: Restart the phone.
- Step #3: Insert the SIM card.
- Step #4: Open the settings page.
- Step #5: Open the Software Update page.
- Step #6: If there is a new update, install it.
- Step #7: You’re done.
As we always say, if the operating system of the device you are using is not up-to-date, it is possible to encounter many different problems, including the ‘Not Registered on the Network’ error. Therefore, you should first check if your operating system is up to date. If the problem persists, you can follow a different method.
Method #2: Configure mobile internet settings:
- Step #1: Open the settings page.
- Step #2: Tap on the Mobile Network option.
- Step #3: Open the Access Point page.
- Step #4: Configure your settings based on the information here.
- Step #5: You’re done.
Although our topic is mobile internet settings, configuring mobile internet settings can actually be the solution to the ‘Not Registered on Network’ error since it actually sets up your network system. You can configure your mobile internet settings with the current internet settings in the article we linked.
Method #3: Try a different SIM card:
As we mentioned earlier, the problem may not be technical. There may be a problem with the SIM card slot of your smartphone with Android operating system or with your SIM card. Try inserting a different SIM card to detect if this is the case. If you do not get the ‘Not Registered on Network’ error with a different card, the problem is with your card.
Method #4: Reset the device:
A network problem may have occurred on your smartphone with Android operating system due to many different reasons and may have caused the ‘Not Registered on Network’ error. So remove the SIM card from the phone and reset the device. After the reset, insert the SIM card and try again. You will see that the ‘Not Registered on Network’ error has been resolved.
Method #5: Contact your GSM operator or device technical service:
Unfortunately, as we mentioned before, the cause of the ‘Not Registered on Network’ error may be caused by the SIM card slot or the SIM card. Therefore, if you have tried all methods and still cannot get results, contact your GSM operator or the technical service of the device. The GSM operator replaces the broken SIM card, and the technical service of the device can detect if there is a problem in the SIM card slot and solve the problem, if any.
What causes the ‘Not Registered on Network’ error?
The main reason for the ‘Not Registered on Network’ error is that your smartphone with Android operating system does not detect the SIM card. The most common reason for this detection problem is that the Android phone software is out of date.
If the network settings are not automatically configured when you insert a new SIM card into your phone, the ‘Not Registered on Network’ error may occur. You should configure the device’s network settings in accordance with your GSM operator.
Another common cause of the ‘Not Registered on Network’ error is a problem with the SIM card slot of the Android phone or the SIM card itself. Unfortunately, you cannot fix this problem yourself. You should contact your GSM operator or the technical service of the device.
We answered the questions such as what is the ‘Not Registered on Network’ error seen on Android phones, why, how to solve it, and we explained the methods you can apply to solve this error. If you are not experienced in applying the methods, do not neglect to consult a specialist.
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