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Troubleshooting

Diagnostic guides that start with the most likely cause and work down, so you spend the least time possible on the fixes that rarely help.

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Phone says SOS

Your phone says SOS or SOS only when it loses your carrier but can still call 911. Learn why it happens and try 8 fixes for iPhone and Android to get service.

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Phone speaker not working

Phone speaker not working? Check volume, Silent mode, Bluetooth and Do Not Disturb, clean the speaker safely and try 4 more fixes on iPhone or Android.

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iPhone not charging

iPhone not charging, charging slowly or stuck at 80%? Work through the likely causes, from the cable and a dirty port to software and battery settings.

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Phone won't turn on

Phone won't turn on or stuck on a black screen? Try the 3 checks that revive most phones, then follow the step-by-step guide for your iPhone or Samsung.

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