How to Finally Fix the Infuriating "Something Went Wrong" Valorant Premier Phone Verification Error

As a hardcore Valorant player and streaming enthusiast, few things are more frustrating than getting stuck behind the ominous "Something went wrong" error when trying to link your phone number for Valorant‘s competitive Premier mode.

Without phone verification, you‘re locked out from proving your skills in Premier tournaments against other dedicated players. But why does this vague error pop up and how can you fix it for good?

In this comprehensive troubleshooting guide, I‘ll draw upon my extensive experience gaming and digging into tech issues to explain exactly why you can‘t verify your number and walk you through the steps to resolve it.

Whether you‘re a Valorant veteran or newcomer eager to smurf-proof Premier, you‘ll be armed with the insider knowledge to swiftly bypass the "Something went wrong" message and starting climbing the competitive ranks.

Why Phone Verification Matters for Unlocking Valorant Premier

For those new to Valorant, Premier is the coveted competitive mode that pits teams of friends against each other in weekly tournaments. It‘s the best way to test your abilities in tactical 5v5 matches and gain bragging rights over your rivals.

Unlike standard playlists, Premier requires you to first verify a phone number attached to your Riot account before you can create or join a team.

Riot added phone verification to ensure Premier maintains competitive integrity. It adds an extra barrier against cheating, smurfing, and boosting…tactics that can ruin the experience.

No one wants to lose an intense match because the opposing players exploited sneaky tricks to gain an advantage. Phone verification helps identify bad actors and hold players accountable for their actions.

So while linking your number provides friction upfront, it pays off through fairer, more satisfying competition down the line.

But this vital verification step is where many players encounter the feared "Something went wrong" message…

Why the "Something Went Wrong" Error Torments Valorant Players

You eagerly open Valorant, ready to link your phone and unlock Premier, only to be confronted by this ominous error. No real explanation why it failed – just a vague Sense of dread.

This frustrating message appears for one simple reason: your phone number is already tied to another Riot account.

For instance, you may have created a Riot ID years ago for playing League of Legends. If you linked your phone back then, it remains permanently tied to that old League account.

Riot only permits a phone number to be verified on one account at a time. This prevents people from having multiple accounts linked to the same number in order to smurf or exploit the system.

So if your number is already claimed by another Riot ID, the system prevents you from verifying it on your current Valorant account. Triggering the dreaded “Something went wrong” error.

Thankfully, the fix is straightforward once you know the cause – unlink your phone number from the other Riot account first. Then you can seamlessly link it to your desired Valorant ID.

Below I’ll walk you through exactly how to do this using either Riot’s support system or directly in the League of Legends client.

Step-By-Step: Unlinking Your Phone Number from the Wrong Riot Account

The fastest way to resolve the verification error is contacting Riot support to unlink your phone for you. But for maximum control, you can also handle it yourself directly in League of Legends.

Here are the detailed steps to success either way:

Option 1: Submitting an Unlink Request Ticket to Riot Support

If you don’t actively use the other Riot account, submitting a ticket is the quickest solution:

Visit Riot’s support website at https://support-valorant.riotgames.com and click “Submit a Request”.
Enter your login credentials for the Riot account that needs unlinking.
For request type, select “Account Recovery”.
In the subject line, write “Unlink Phone Number from Account for Valorant”.
In the description, explain you need your phone number unlinked from one Riot account to link it to your active Valorant account. Provide any other key details.
Enter the username of the account you need unlinked under account name.
Submit ticket and Riot support will swiftly unlink your number upon verifying your identity.

Once you receive confirmation from support, you can immediately link that number to your main Valorant account. Easy fix!

Option 2: Unlinking in the League of Legends Client

If the other Riot account is actively used for League of Legends, you can conveniently unlink in the LoL client directly:

Launch the Riot client and sign into the League account with your phone number.
Click “League of Legends” then “Play” to open the LoL client.
In the top-right corner, click the Settings icon.
Scroll down and select “Delete Phone Number”.
Enter the verification code texted to your phone and hit Confirm.

Your phone will now be unlinked from this League of Legends account, allowing you to link it to Valorant hassle-free.

Option 3: Use a Temporary Phone Number

If for any reason you’d rather not unlink your number from the other Riot account, a quick fix is to use a temporary number for Valorant verification.

You can borrow a family member or friend’s number just long enough to link it to your Valorant account and unlock Premier access. It doesn’t have to be permanently tied to your account.

Just be sure to avoid prepaid/VOIP numbers, as those aren’t accepted by Riot’s verification system in most regions.

Linking Your Phone to Valorant After Unlinking It

Once your phone number is fully unlinked from the previous account, actually linking it to your Valorant ID is a breeze:

Launch Valorant and ensure your in-game resolution is at least 800×600 minimum.
Click “Premier (Closed Beta)” at the top of the screen.
Select “Verify” to begin linking your phone number.
Enter your country code and phone number.
Click “Confirm” and input the verification code texted to your phone.

That’s it! You‘ll now see your phone successfully linked and verified for Valorant Premier tournaments. The nightmare is over!

Why You Still Can‘t Link Your Number Despite Unlinking

In rare cases, you may still encounter "Something went wrong" even after unlinking your number from the other Riot account. Here are some troubleshooting tips if this happens:

Restart Valorant – resetting the client often fixes temporary glitches.
Double check other accounts – ensure your number isn‘t somehow still linked elsewhere.
Change phones – try linking with a different device if issues persist.
Contact Riot Support – they can investigate further account conflicts on the backend.
Update graphics settings – enabling proper resolution (800×600+) displays Premier correctly.

With a bit of diligent troubleshooting, you‘ll get your number unlinked from old accounts and securely verified for Valorant Premier in no time.

Key Takeaways to Conquer the "Something Went Wrong" Error

The error appears because your phone is already tied to another Riot account; only one account at a time can be verified.
You must unlink it from the other account first before linking to your intended Valorant ID.
Fastest options are either contacting Riot support or unlinking directly in the League of Legends client.
Alternatively, use a temporary phone number from a friend or family member.
After unlinking, follow the steps above to seamlessly link your number to Valorant.
Try restarting, double-checking other accounts, changing devices, graphics settings, or contacting support if issues reappear.

With the right information, this frustrating error is just a minor hiccup between you and competing in Valorant’s premier tournaments.

I hope these tips spare you the headaches I experienced sorting out my own linking issues. Now there’s nothing stopping you from teaming up with friends and proving your skills in competitive Valorant against worthy adversaries.

Let the Premier phone verification be a badge of honor rather than obstacle. I can’t wait to see you crush the opposition and climb the competitive ranks!