You're excited about your Samsung phone and you just put in a new SIM card. However, you keep getting an error that prevents you from connecting to the mobile network. Don't worry, the following guide will show you some easy steps to follow in case you get an error like ‘Samsung not registered on network'.
What Is A SIM Card?
Before we can get to the solution, it's important that you know the basics of what a SIM card is. A SIM card is a kind of smart card, similar to the chip in your credit card. When inserted into your device, it provides the mobile network codes that make sure that you are a verified subscriber of a data plan.
Check Your SIM Card
The first step in troubleshooting this issue is to check and see if your SIM card is inserted correctly, and to check to make sure the card isn't damaged. If the card isn't being read accurately, your mobile data provider won't be able to verify your subscription. This is why you may see a message similar to ‘Samsung not registered on network'
SIM cards on Samsung smartphones are inserted into a tray on the top of the device. Your phone should have come with a special pin that can eject the tray, but you can also use something similar like a paperclip.
Software Update
Another reason why you may see the “Samsung Not Registered On Network” message is that your system software is out of date.
Swipe down from the top of the screen and tap the gear to find your Settings, then swipe to the bottom to find the software update menu. From here, you should be able to update your phone, which may resolve the issue.
Check Your Subscription
Check to make sure that you have a valid mobile data subscription through the carrier associated with the SIM card. Take a visit to one of their stores or contact them online, if needed. They will be able to help you or provide you with a new SIM card.
Is Your Phone Locked To A Carrier?
If your phone is locked to a carrier, check to make sure that the SIM card you are using matches that carrier. If you bought your phone through a contract with a particular carrier like Verizon, it's more than likely that your phone will be locked to that carrier. In this case, you will not be able to use a SIM card for another carrier.
Manually Select A Carrier
If you are using a carrier unlocked device, you may need to configure your network settings to match the SIM card you are trying to use. In your system settings, tap on Connections, then Mobile Networks. Select the carrier from the list that matches the one used on the SIM card.
Edit Your Access Point Names
This is a slightly more complicated method that may help solve the problem. Access Point Name (APN) settings can be found in the mobile network settings mentioned above. This contains a list of options that can be configured manually to help you connect to a specific mobile network, in case they are incorrect.
Each mobile network has its own a APN names. There are a few APN names for some of the major carriers below which you can copy into your settings. If your carrier isn't listed, try searching online.
APN Names For Major Carriers
- Verizon
- APN: internet
- Proxy: <Not Set>
- Port: <Not Set>
- Username: <Not Set>
- Password: <Not Set>
- Server: <Not Set>
- MMSC: http://mms.vtext.com/servlets/mms
- MMS proxy: <Not Set>
- MMS port: 80
- MCC: 310
- MNC: Different for each region.
- Authentication type: <Not Set>
- APN type: <Not Set> or Internet + MMS
- APN Protocol: <Default>
- Bearer: <Not Set>
- T-Mobile
- APN: epc.tmobile.com, or fast.tmobile.com (LTE)
- Proxy: <Not Set>
- Port: <Not Set>
- Username: <Not Set>
- Password: <Not Set>
- Server: wap.voicestream.com
- MMSC: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
- MMS proxy: 216.155.165.50
- MMS port: <Not Set>
- MCC: 310
- MNC: Different for each region.
- Authentication type: <Not Set>
- APN type: <Not Set> or Internet + MMS
- APN Protocol: IPv4
- Bearer: <Not Set>
- AT&T
- APN: phone
- Proxy: <Not Set>
- Port: <Not Set>
- Username: <Not Set>
- Password: <Not Set>
- Server: <Not Set>
- MMSC: ttp://mmsc.mobile.att.net
- MMS proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
- MMS port: 80
- MCC: 310
- MNC: Different for each region.
- Authentication type: <Not Set>
- APN type: default,supl,mms,hipri
- APN Protocol: IPv4
- Bearer: <Not Set>
You're Connected!
Congratulations, you've connected your phone to the network! Now you won't have to deal with that pesky ‘Samsung not registered on network' error ever again. Thanks for reading! If you found this helpful, please share this post with a friend.
