Question my iPhone SE 3 is not making calls,

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Stan_13572

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my iPhone SE 3rd gen, is not making calls, when i call it says "call failed"

i am still able to text, use mobile data.
I can still call through messenger apps like skype.

but i have service and a cell phone plan. maybe i installed a new app, but also recently i updated the iOS , and the calls might of stopped working after that.

I have cell service & a cell phone plan. i have a tracfone service plan , but when my tracfone mobile data runs out it becomes safelink.
 
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Anthony 7911

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Resetting network settings on your iPhone erases all internet and network-related data stored on your device. This includes names of WiFi networks, passwords, Bluetooth devices you've previously paired with, cellular network preferences, and VPN settings.

A network settings reset is different from a factory reset, the latter of which deletes all of your files and personal data. This is typically done when you trade in your old iPhone for a new one. With a network settings reset, your files and media are preserved, as well as web browser data and mobile carrier information.
 

Stan_13572

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My friend dialed my number, sitting next to me, and I didn’t even get the call -show up on my phone

but she was able to leave a voicemail.
Also the voicemails don’t come instantly, but about 5- 30 minutes later.

it’s just hard for me to fix my phone, because I have a disability.
 

Stan_13572

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good morning,
friends,

if i go to the apple store, what should i say, word-for-word for them to fix the issue?

if i go to the best buy store - geek squad, what should i say, word-for-word for them to fix the issue?

or should i focus on contacting tracfone?

I still haven't had time to try a new sim card, even though i can afford a new sim card, it costs $2, in my city.
 

Stan_13572

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the apple store did something to my phone in the back of the store, and they also changed the SIM Card, and they factory reset the phone , without deleting my photos.

but now my hotspot does not work, through safelink.
 

Stan_13572

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the apple store did something to my phone in the back of the store, and they also changed the SIM Card, and they factory reset the phone , without deleting my photos.

but now my hotspot does not work, through safelink.
does anyone know why i dont have hotspot ? because before through safelink i always had hotspot.

And it is very convenient because i can give internet to my other devices, such as my other devices

Can someone read on here?

i bought the 14gb plan but i dont have the hotspot function on my iPhone SE 3rd Gen, is this an issue from the carrier, or do i need to change something again through the iPhone iOS settings?
 

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does anyone know why i dont have hotspot ? because before through safelink i always had hotspot.

And it is very convenient because i can give internet to my other devices, such as my other devices

Can someone read on here?

i bought the 14gb plan but i dont have the hotspot function on my iPhone SE 3rd Gen, is this an issue from the carrier, or do i need to change something again through the iPhone iOS settings?

If you can't find or turn on Personal Hotspot, check that your wireless carrier enabled it and that your wireless plan supports it.
Did your iPhone SE have hotspot before?
 
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