The "no service" error is not rare and it happens commonly in Android phones or tablets on all brand manufacturer and on any carrier. If your phone instantaneously shows a "no service" notification, you may be wondering to find its solution. However, restarting the phone or turning Airplane Mode on and off again is one of the simplest ways to remedy this issue. Phones display "no service" messages for a variety of reasons. This tutorial will teach you about all of the possible causes and how to resolve the "no service" issue.



Reasons why Android phone says "No Service"

There are various reasons why Android phones display "no service," however there are some that are prevalent. A few explanations include the SIM card not being correctly inserted or not working. Another possibility is that your phone's system is malfunctioning.

How to Resolve Android No Service and Signal Issues

Many "no service" situations can be resolved quickly and easily. You can attempt numerous methods to resolve this issue, but there is no assurance that any of them will work. You can attempt each of the methods listed below one by one until the problem is resolved.
  • Turn on and off the Airplane Mode.
  • Replace the SIM card.
  • Restart your Android device.
  • Select your carrier manually from the list of available networks.
  • Use the Safe Mode option.
  • Replace your SIM card.
  • Examine your phone for a missing IMEI.
  • Your phone has been factory reset.

Method 1: Switch the device's Airplane Mode on and off again

The "no service" problem arises when your phone is unable to connect to your network provider. You can try to connect by turning on and off Airplane Mode. When you enable Airplane Mode, your phone disconnects from all networks. When you switch off Airplane mode again, your phone re-establishes a connection with your carrier, and the problem may be resolved. The steps to enable and disable Airplane Mode are as follows:

1. Pull down from the top of the device screen to access the notification panel.
2. To enable Airplane Mode, select the option.
3. Tap the Airplane Mode option again to turn it off.

Method 2: Insert the SIM card again

Some network issues were reported as a result of the SIM card being improperly inserted into its slot. It is conceivable that re-inserting the SIM card will resolve the no service issue.

1. Simply turn your phone off and remove the SIM card from its slot.
2. Replace the SIM card in its slot with care.
3. Turn on your phone.

Method 3: Restart your Android device

By rebooting (restarting) an Android phone, you can address a variety of small issues. Restarting the Android phone will clear the RAM and allow the OS to start from scratch, resolving any minor software glitches.

1. Long click the power button for a few seconds to bring up a popup menu.
2. To restart your Android phone, select the Restart option.