{"id":100406,"date":"2024-02-11T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-11T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/?p=100406"},"modified":"2024-05-31T01:21:29","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T05:21:29","slug":"8-ways-to-fix-a-connection-problem-or-invalid-mmi-code-error-on-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/8-ways-to-fix-a-connection-problem-or-invalid-mmi-code-error-on-android\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Ways to Fix a “Connection problem or invalid MMI code” Error on Android"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you encountered a \u201cConnection problem or invalid MMI code\u201d error while dialing a code on your Samsung Galaxy or another Android phone? Chances are your network connection has issues. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can\u2019t dial a code on your phone because your phone has a minor glitch, your device\u2019s secondary SIM is causing the problem, a malicious app on your phone, your phone\u2019s network settings are incorrect, and more. Luckily, you have a few ways to fix that problem and use your codes without issues. We\u2019ll show you what those fixes are.\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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1. <\/span>Add a Comma at the End of Your Code\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One quick way to fix your issue is to suffix the code you want to dial with a comma. This comma tells your phone to ignore errors and continue executing your code. You can use this tip with any code you want to dial on your phone.\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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For example, if you want to dial *123#<\/span>, you\u2019d type *123#,<\/span> (note the comma at the end). This dials your code, ignoring any errors that may appear.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. <\/span>Enable and Disable Your Phone\u2019s Airplane Mode\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another way to fix your code issue is to turn on and back off your phone\u2019s airplane mode. Enabling the mode turns off all network connections on your phone, and disabling the mode restores those connections. This helps fix connectivity issues on your phone.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Pull down twice from the top of your phone\u2019s screen.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Select Airplane mode<\/span> in the open menu to turn on your phone\u2019s flight mode.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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    1. Wait for 10 seconds.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Turn the mode off by tapping Airplane mode<\/span> in the same menu.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Dial your code.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      3. <\/span>Restart Your Android Phone\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      If toggling on and back off airplane mode didn\u2019t fix your issue, give your Android device a reboot<\/a> and see if that resolves your problem. Doing so fixes many minor glitches with your device, possibly resolving your code dial error.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Press and hold down the Power<\/span> button on your phone.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Select Restart<\/span> in the menu to turn off and back on your phone.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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        1. Dial your code when your phone turns on.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          4. Turn Off the Secondary SIM on Your Dual SIM Phone<\/span>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          If your Android phone offers multiple SIM slots, disable the secondary SIM and see if that resolves your issue. This is because your secondary SIM may interfere with your primary SIM, causing your MMI code problem.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. Go to Settings<\/span> on your Android phone.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Select Mobile network<\/span> in Settings.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Choose your secondary SIM on the open page.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. Turn off the Enable<\/span> option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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            1. Quit Settings<\/span> and dial your code.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              5. Manually Select Your Service Provider on Your Mobile Phone<\/span>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              Sometimes, your phone has trouble connecting to the appropriate network provider, preventing you from dialing your codes. In this case, manually set the correct carrier on your phone to resolve your issue.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              1. Access Settings<\/span> on your phone.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Select Mobile network<\/span> in Settings.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. Choose your SIM card on the list.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              4. Select Carrier<\/span> on the following screen.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              5. Turn off the Auto select<\/span> option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                1. Select your carrier from the network operators list.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. Dial your code.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                  6. <\/span>Use Safe Mode on Your Android Phone\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  Like Microsoft\u2019s Windows operating system, Android offers a safe mode to isolate your phone\u2019s third-party tools. This lets you turn on your phone where your third-party apps aren\u2019t loaded, allowing you to verify if those items are causing your problem.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  You can use this mode when you have trouble dialing codes on your device.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  1. Press and hold down the Power<\/span> button on your phone.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  2. Tap and hold on Power off<\/span> in the open menu.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  3. Select OK<\/span> in the prompt to boot your phone in safe mode.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                    1. Dial your code when your phone is in safe mode.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                      If your code dials successfully in safe mode, one or more of your installed apps are the culprit. In this case, remove those apps from your phone<\/a> to resolve your issue.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                      1. Open Settings<\/span> on your phone.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      2. Select Apps<\/span> > App management<\/span> in Settings.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      3. Find and tap the suspicious app on the list.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      4. Select Uninstall<\/span> to remove the app.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                        1. Choose OK <\/span>in the prompt.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                          7. <\/span>Reset Network Settings on Your Phone\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                          Your Android phone allows you to customize various network settings. If you or someone else has incorrectly configured an option, that may be why you can\u2019t dial codes on your phone.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          In this case, you can reset your phone\u2019s network settings to resolve your issue. Doing so erases your custom network configuration and lets you set up those settings from scratch.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                          1. Open Settings<\/span> on your phone.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          2. Select System settings<\/span> > Back up and reset<\/span> > Reset phone<\/span> in Settings.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          3. Choose Reset network settings<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                            1. Dial your code when you\u2019ve reset the settings.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                              8. <\/span>Replace Your Physically Damaged SIM Card\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                              If nothing else works, your last resort is to replace your current SIM card with a new one. This is because your current SIM card may be physically damaged, preventing you from dialing codes on your phone. The above methods not working indicates your SIM card is the culprit.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              You can contact your cellular provider and request a new SIM card. Your new card should work fine and let you dial your codes without errors.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              Troubleshooting an Invalid MMI Code Error on Android<\/span>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                              Android\u2019s \u201cConnection problem or invalid MMI code\u201d error prevents you from dialing your network-specific codes<\/a> and getting relevant information. If the issue persists even after multiple attempts to run your code, use the fixes outlined above and dial your codes without issues. \n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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