Facing calling issues on my used iPhone

Hi. I bought a used iPhone recently. I can't make or receive calls unless they are WhatsApp. Even they fail when incoming. I didn't realise for a week or so but the silence became apparent I had missed several calls.



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iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 17

Posted on Oct 20, 2024 9:01 PM

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Posted on Oct 20, 2024 9:22 PM

WATMIKE Said:

"Making calls: Hi. I bought a used iPhone recently. I can't make or receive calls unless they are WhatsApp. Even they fail when incoming. I didn't realise for a week or so but the silence became apparent I had missed several calls."

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Calls With WhatsApp:


A. Contact WhatsApp:

Contact them, asking them for some input.


B. Delete WhatsApp:

Save what need be, and then delete what's app. See fi this then goes away.


C. Return this iPhone:

Where was this purchased? You may have a damaged phone. This is the site the seller should have used, prior to selling it to you; the seller should have known better: What to do Before you Sell, Give Away or Trade in your iPhone or iPad – Apple Support


Troubleshooting iPhone Calls:

A. Go Here: If you can't Make or Receive Calls on your iPhone - Apple Support

B. "No Service":

"No Service" is shown on the top-left corner of your screen. So, go here to fix that: If you See No Service or Searching on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

C. Whom to Contact:

Contact your Carrier, as they are the one who provide you with the service of Cellular.

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Oct 20, 2024 9:22 PM in response to WATMIKE

WATMIKE Said:

"Making calls: Hi. I bought a used iPhone recently. I can't make or receive calls unless they are WhatsApp. Even they fail when incoming. I didn't realise for a week or so but the silence became apparent I had missed several calls."

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Calls With WhatsApp:


A. Contact WhatsApp:

Contact them, asking them for some input.


B. Delete WhatsApp:

Save what need be, and then delete what's app. See fi this then goes away.


C. Return this iPhone:

Where was this purchased? You may have a damaged phone. This is the site the seller should have used, prior to selling it to you; the seller should have known better: What to do Before you Sell, Give Away or Trade in your iPhone or iPad – Apple Support


Troubleshooting iPhone Calls:

A. Go Here: If you can't Make or Receive Calls on your iPhone - Apple Support

B. "No Service":

"No Service" is shown on the top-left corner of your screen. So, go here to fix that: If you See No Service or Searching on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

C. Whom to Contact:

Contact your Carrier, as they are the one who provide you with the service of Cellular.

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