Reply Delete I do not know whether the 2 are related, but Samsung tech support was unable to help me. Technically speaking, you’re not able to use some basic features and this can be very frustrating. From Settings, go to Mobile Networks > Network Mode and select 2G only or GSM Only. The button will enable anybody who grabs the phone to at least be able to dial 911 in the case of an emergency without needing to enter a PIN or lock pattern. 2)answer the call then click your toucher flip it to the next page 3)click the wifi logo and stop the call and then type your correct GMail I just tried it and it work :)))) I thought i cant find a solution to unlock my phone im glad it worked. Remove your Android’s PIN or Pattern lock. Powered it off and put SD card back in, still works. Open your Android’s Settings Nothing has worked. However, Android 6.0 Marshmallow put that to a stop. The Emergency button is a shortcut for users to access the Emergency call page which allows users to do the following: Dial Emergency numbers. What is the Android 10 Emergency button? However, you can remove this button from your lock screen. As we all know Emergency Call Button in smartphone lock screen are specially inbuilt to access some of the emergency numbers that you need at the time of emergency when you don’t even have time to unlock the device. Before we begin There are so many factors that can cause a cell phone to display Emergency Calls Only and fixing this problem can be a real challenge. I removed the battery and SD card, replaced the battery and powered it on. The steps to do this may vary depending on your Android’s manufacturer. One of the most common issues that Android users deal with is “Emergency calls only”, which doesn’t allow you to make any calls or use any other network-based functionalities of the handset. Thanks again. One issue your Android phone can have is a message stating your phone can only make emergency calls. I cannot get it off this mode. When you set a Pattern or Pin on your Android phone, you are restricted from performing any action, not even a phone call until you unlock the device. This might have had some success years back. I recently installed a 3rd party application and shortly afterward my phone became stuck on the 'emergency call' screen. Access Emergency Information where you can view and input necessary medical information and emergency contacts. In this situation, the Emergency call button helps you to make a call on an emergency number like 911. Emergency Calls only Thank you very much for your help. My Android phone is set on "emergency calls only" mode. Since then, there's no way to unlock an Android phone without a password using the emergency call method. If you set a lock screen on your Android device, the PIN entry screen will then feature an Emergency call button toward the bottom of the screen. This guide will provide some suggestions and advice on what you can do with your android phone to try and get it out of Emergency calls only and working properly once again. 2G signals aren’t fast, but they’re reliable. If you can make “Emergency Calls Only” on your phone in your current signal, change your network mode. These articles suggest going to the emergency dialer and inputting a string of characters or long-pressing a button. My issue was emergency calls only but had total access to the internet and all apps. While this is usually due to a problem with your account with your cellular provider, it can be caused by a few problems with the software on the device itself. Before you can install a new lock screen, you’ll need to disable the security feature that unlocks the home screen. I have tried turning the phone off then back on, removing the battery while the phone is off then reinserting it, and removing the battery while the phone is on and reinserting it. Everything worked as normally and I was able to make a call.