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My phone says "Emergency calls only". What should I do?

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Usually this means you are in an area with bad reception, so try taking the phone outside or close to a window if you're indoors. If you have a prepaid phone, it might be time to refill it. Lastly, your service may have been cancelled by your provider. Call your service provider from another phone to resolve issue if nothing else helps.

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How do I turn up the volume?

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There are two buttons, a plus and a minus, to adjust volume. On an iPhone they are on the left side. On an Android they are on the back.

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I have pressed the end call button, and nothing has happened. What can I do?

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Make sure the phone is fully charged, then try pressing and holding down the END CALL button. On a smartphone, there should be a power button, like the VOL UP/DOWN, but smaller. It's most likely on the top, left, or right of the phone.

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How do I go on WiFi on my phone?

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Go to your phone's settings and you will most likely see an area on the screen that says "wireless" or WiFi." Click on it and follow the prompts.

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How can I find the power button?

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If this is the first time you're holding the phone, long-press all the buttons once, to whichever one it opens its the power key. If it doesn't turn on with one button, try two buttons at once. If this doesn't happen even then, try charging the phone.

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How do I turn the ringer on my phone back on?

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Use the volume button(s) on the side of your phone - either two buttons or one long button.

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