In the past few months, subscribers of mobile operators have increasingly come across a message from Android "Registration in the network". Why and in what cases does it appear, how can you get rid of it and how dangerous is it for the phone?
What does this message mean
The message about "registration in the network" is systemic and indicates either the activation of the mobile Internet (data transfer), or the lack of funds on the account. Also, the system using such a notification can tell the user about other problems with the mobile network, unstable Internet connection or other problems.
When the message pops up
A warning can appear in the following cases:
- When trying to start mobile internet in the menu.
- When the subscriber is in another region with roaming.
- Lack of funds.
- Defective firmware.
- SIM card problems.
It is worth considering that this notification is available in all phones on which the latest OS versions are installed. The conditions and situations under which the user will see it depend only on the operator.
How to clear a message when going online
If a notification appears every time a user connects to the network, it is worth doing the following:
- If the phone has a new SIM card, you should wait until it is automatically activated.
- Go to the LC and check which Internet packages are in the tariff used.
- If the user has left the home region, it is important to check the roaming agreement and the terms of service.
- In the settings of the SIM card or in technical support, you must make sure that the access point data is filled in correctly.
- There is a possibility that for the normal operation of the mobile Internet one more, additional activation is needed. It can be done through the operator.
- If the phone is not the latest model, it may have problems using technologies such as LTE, 3G or 4G.
How to remove a spontaneous message
Sometimes a message can come from the system itself, and spontaneously, that is, at any time and regardless of the user's actions. Then it is worth checking the following points:
- Are mobile Internet and Wi-fi turned on at the same time?
- The operability of the SIM card on another phone.
- Cleanliness of the SIM card contacts (the connectors can be blown out or gently wiped).
- Problems associated with improper operation of the radio module.
Also, if the phone was bought hand-held, there is a possibility of a problem due to an incorrect or unofficial IMEI. The same point applies to the firmware.
How else can you remove the message
The following are a few of the ways that users can delete a message.
Flight mode
Enabling and disabling this mode forces the phone to search for the network again. Of course, you can also restart your phone to do this, but switching airplane mode is an easier and faster way. This can be done either in the gadget settings, or in the top menu under the "curtain". It is recommended to keep the phone in offline mode for 10 seconds.
Restart your phone
In some cases, the message may be the result of a software problem. In such cases, restarting the phone will help. To do this, you need to hold down the shutdown button and wait until a message appears about rebooting or shutting down the gadget.
Removing the SIM card
If the methods described above did not bring results, you can try to pull out the SIM card and put it back. The essence of the method is the same - to force the phone to search for the mobile network again. You can also try to put the SIM card in another phone or replace it with a new one at the nearest operator's office. At the telephone operator's post office, it is worth checking the SIM card on two phones at once. And, if possible, you need to check the operation of the SIM card of another operator.
Network type
The likelihood that this solution can help is small, but still, some users of new gadgets have fixed the problem with the notification just like that.
In order to change the type of network to any other, you need to open the settings (for this you need to either go to the settings from the menu, or move the "shutter" down and click on the gear icon).
After that, you need to click on "Wireless networks" and select the item "Mobile network" (or "Mobile networks") from the menu. Next, you need to click on "Network Type" and change it. If the network type selection is set to "default", you should change it to choose 4G-2G networks. If there are no such networks in the gadget, you can select only 3G-2G.
Phone problem
Finally, the problem may be related to the phone itself. What should you do in this case? The most radical way suggested by users for such a case is to update or reinstall the firmware of their phone. To do this, go to the phone settings or switch to the Recovery menu.
The easiest way to update / reinstall your phone's firmware is via settings. To do this, go to the settings, and then select the "About phone" menu item (in some models, the item will be called "About the device"). After that, you need to find the "Software Update" subsection and make sure that there are up-to-date updates for your gadget (checking for updates is launched only if there is an active Internet connection).
Of course, even the firmware is not able to guarantee that the problem will be solved. But usually in such cases the problem can be much more serious, and it is best to entrust the solution to the specialists of the service center.
