HELP! I can't make calls. I can only text using Wifi at home.

[Tootz88]

I get a recording from Verizon " We are unable to authenticate your phone. Please call *8899" I have an LG Optimus Zone 2.

I really need my cell to work , my brother is having surgery tonight!

I tried restarting and *228 to activate. I have had this cell for over a year. I was sitting at home when this happened.

[LENNYEDGE]

reset network settings in reset and backup

[Ann154 · Accepted solution]

Did you try dialing the number they said in the message? In looking online, a few items indicated this number will direct you to an authentication specialist to attempt to manually reauthorization the phone.

One thing I saw was the number was listed as #8899 so I would try that if the *8899 doesn't work.

With your phone (LG Optimus Zone 2) being a 3G EDVO only smartphone, it won't have the option in the settings to reset the network like a 4G LTE smartphone might have.

[Tootz88]

I took it to a Verizon store, by that time it stopped doing it. IDK

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[Tootz88]

It may still be faulty. I will replace it soon.

[Tootz88]

The antenna may be faulty I was told. I was having issues with connecting to the server to use Google Chrome, youtube and my verizon on my cell.

[Ann154]

It is a pretty old phone model. It might be time to replace it.