mobile network not available.....galaxy s2

[Anonymous]

i am unable to make calls or texts and if i try it says "mobile network not available"

i have changed sim, erased everything and restored factory settings....to no avail.

i have had my phone 1year out of a 2year contract so as u can imagine im not v happy 😞

anybody have any advice please????? xx

[Anonymous]

yes he put my number/account on the new sim???

[Anonymous]

thankyou for trying to help

[MI5]

How long ago was the sim swapped (I'm starting to struggle now ;))

[Anonymous]

this afternoon

[MI5 · Accepted solution]

Aha

It can take upto 24 hours to be fully activated. Keep rebooting the phone every hour until you get connected. If not back up and running by the morning get onto CS to check for you again.... Phew !!!