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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.