Why is my phone stuck in emergence mode?

[AC Question]

why is my phone stuck in emergence mode

I set a pin number for lock screen. when I turn the phone on it went to emergence mode. after I entered the pin it went to emergence call and wont respond to anything else

 

[B. Diddy]

Re: why is my phone stuck in emergence mode

Welcome to Android Central! Which phone? Are you certain you entered the correct PIN? Is it actually unlocking to the homescreen, or only the emergency dialer?