How I Accidentally Broke My Mum’s Phone and How I Fixed It
We’ve all had those cringe-worthy moments when technology doesn’t cooperate, and for me, it happened recently while I was trying to help my mum with her phone. What was intended as a quick tweak turned into a mini crisis, and I’m here to share the experience in hopes that it might help others who find themselves in similar situations.
The Incident
While I was exploring the settings on my mum’s mobile device, I inadvertently changed the network setting from a versatile 2G/3G/4G (LTE) configuration to a restrictive LTE-only mode. This switch, which I accomplished by entering the code ##4636## into the dialer, turned out to be a misstep—one that I didn’t realize would disable calling capabilities. Naturally, this caused a bit of a panic since my mum relies heavily on her phone for communication!
What Happened Next?
After figuring out that calls were no longer possible, I tried to correct my mistake by reverting the settings back to 4G/3G (LTE/GSM). Unfortunately, every time my mum restarted her phone—due to frequent hanging issues, where the screen would turn black at maximum brightness—the device would revert back to the LTE-only setting, once again disabling her ability to make calls. This led to a bit of a technological nightmare!
Seeking Solutions
In a bit of desperation, I turned to a range of online forums and communities, hoping to find a solution. I reached out for advice on how to resolve this issue and, fortunately, received a slew of helpful suggestions from fellow users. I meticulously tried various methods they recommended.
The Fix!
I’m thrilled to report that, after implementing some of the suggested fixes, I managed to stabilize the phone! It was a relief to witness my mum’s calling feature restored. Plus, I was pleasantly surprised that my first experience on Reddit earned me a silver trophy—though I initially thought it would be for something far less mundane.
Lessons Learned
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Experiment Cautiously: When tweaking settings on devices, especially phones, it’s crucial to have a clear understanding of what each option entails before making changes.
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Document Changes: If you do find yourself needing to make adjustments, keep a record of what you modified, so you can revert to original settings if necessary.
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