Samsung Galaxy s2 - emergency calls only

[Anonymous]

Hi, I have bought a Galaxy S2 and I'm having a few problems....

The phone will connect to the internet with or without wifi, but wont let me call, send txts etc.

I first checked the network and as soon as I click o2-UK it says 'unable to connect. try later'

I have done a complete factory re-set - still noting

I then checked the APN to match with the info on here for o2 Pay Monthly and it was different, so I created a new one and selected it but it keeps bouncing back t o2 Mobile Web (Iv no idea if this makes any difference)

I'm absolutely going mad with this phone!

It is a second hand phone, but I dont understand why I can connect to the internet but cant make, recieve calls or txts and its constantly stating 'emergency calls only'

Can anyone help?

Thank you

[MI5]

If you are 100% sure it's not blocked I'd suggest a sim reader fault.

[jonsie]

Is it possible to return the phone to where you bought it? Not an abay purchase was it?

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

It was indeed a eBay purchase! After a bit of a battle, iv returned the phone this morning. Now to see if I get a refund. Lesson well and truly learnt! Thank you everyone for your help 🙂