v How
to Check Mobile Cell Phone Settings
When repairing any mobile
cell phone, you will often come across problems when you will need to start
with by checking the settings before proceeding to open and repair the mobile
phone. There can be many
such problems and you have to start by checking the settings first.
Most people using a mobile
cell phone or smartphone know How
to Check Mobile Cell Phone Settings. Different Models and Phones like Nokia, Samsung, Motorola, LG, iPhone, Android Phone, China Mobile Phones,
they all have different phone setting options. Most phones have separate
settings menu. Just go to MENU and select SETTINGS. Once you have
reached SETTINGS, select the setting you are looking for and change or adjust
whatever you need.
Ø
Ringer or Loudspeaker of
the Mobile Phone Not Working
To
solve this problem, before you open the mobile cell phone to check if the ringer is faulty or not, you need to first check
the ringer or loudspeaker settings (If ringer settings is present in the set).
Check ringer volume settings and see if the phone is on silent mode or not. Set
the required settings. If everything is OK then open the mobile phone and check
the ringer using a Multimeter. If the ringer is not faulty then it
will give a buzz or beep sound and the value must be in the range of 8
to 10 Ohm. If the ringer is faulty then replace it with a new one.
Ø Vibrator of Mobile Cell Phone Not
Working
To
solve the vibrator not working problem, start by checking the
vibrator settings. Check if it is ON or OFF.
Ø
Earpiece or Speaker
Problem
There
can be several problems with the speaker or the earpiece of a
mobile phone. There can be less or no sound or there can be problem with sound.
The first thing to do to solve and fix the problem is to check settings. Go to
settings and check speaker or earpiece volume. It can also be checked during
incoming phone calls. If the volume is less then increase the volume to desired
level.
Ø Microphone Problems
If
there is problem with the Mic or microphone then there will
be problems during outgoing phone call. The person you are talking to will not
be able to listen to your voice. To solve the problem, start by checking
microphone setting if any such setting is present. In most cases, changing or
replacing the old faulty microphone with a new one solves the problem.
Ø Light Problem
If
there is less light or some of the LED lights are not working or if there is no light
at all, then start by checking the light and display settings. Adjust the light
settings according to your requirement. If everything is OK and the problem is
not solved then open the mobile phone and check all the LEDs. Change LED if it
is faulty.
Ø
Headphone Problem
If
headphone is not working or there is less sound in the headphone then you need
to check headphone settings first. Headphone Symbol Not Going In Android Phone | How to Remove
Headphone Icon from Notification Bar.
Ø Display or Screen Problem
To
solve any problem related to screen or display, the first thing
to do is to check settings and adjust according to requirement. If the problem
is not solved the move on to hardware solution. If the problem is still now solved
then move on to software solution.
Ø SIM Problem
If
you are not able to make or receive a phone call with a valid SIM card and your
mobile phone is OK, the check settings first. See if the phone is on Flight
Mode or not. If it is on Flight Mode then change the setting. Many times you
get message like “Invalid SIM“. In such case you have to flash IMEI
Number. How to Flash IMEI Number in Android Mobile Phone.
Ø Network Problem & Settings
If
your mobile cell phone has less, week or no network then
check Network Settings. Manually search for available networks and select the
desired network provider. If you can see List of Network Operators and you are
not able to select the HOME Network then there is problem with the PA. If
there is NO Network at all then there is problem with the 26
MHz Crystal.
Ø
Camera, Bluetooth, FM
Radio Problem
If
there is any problem with any of these the check their settings first.
NOTE:
There
are several other settings in a mobile cell phone or smartphone (Android
and iPhone). These include – Mode, Wi-Fi, VPN, Tethering and Portable Hotspot, Mobile Networks, GPRS, Data Usage, Call Settings, Sound and Display
Settings, Power Saving Settings, Storage Setting, Battery Setting, Settings for
Applications, Accounts and Sync or Syncing, Location or GPS Services, Security
Settings, Language and Input Setting, Back Up and Reset, Dock or Docking, Date
and Time Settings, Accessibility, Motion Settings etc.