Subscriber Identity Module: the chip card enabling access of a mobile device to an operator network.
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Is it possible to use an iPhone without a SIM card as an iPod touch?
Is it possible to use an iPhone without a SIM card as an iPod touch?
I have an old iPhone 3G that no longer has a SIM card and I want to use it as an iPod touch. How can I achieve this?
12
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1answer
20k views
How do I change the PIN on an iPhone?
A simple one, I guess:
I recently bought a new (unlocked) iPhone, and at the same time changed my phone subscription to another operator. How can I set the PIN code on the new SIM card to something ...
9
votes
2answers
13k views
What angle do I insert iPad SIM eject tool into new iPad to get the tray out?
I've found lots of videos on how to eject the SIM card holder from an iPad 2, but the location is different on the New iPad, and no matter whether to put the pin in parallel to the screen surface, or ...
7
votes
4answers
7k views
iPhone stuck at “No SIM card installed”
I "retired" my old iPhone 3GS when I got my shiny new iPhone 4 and I was happily using it as an iPod touch with camera and compass.
However, I made the mistake of throwing away the SIM inside the ...
7
votes
1answer
380 views
Using my current 3G Sim with the iPad
I'm thinking of buying an iPad at some point, the one with 3G.
I also have a 3G dongle that I'm not really using at the moment and wish to use on the iPad. I understand that it's a MicroSim, and I ...
6
votes
3answers
809 views
Is it possible to activate an iPhone 4 without a SIM?
So we bought an iPhone 4 from the Apple store. But we didn't get a micro-SIM as there are no PAYG tariffs on micro-SIM available.
Is there anyway to activate the device without getting hold of a SIM? ...
5
votes
2answers
2k views
Can I use an old iPhone as a wifi-only device?
I have an AT&T (GSM) iPhone 4. If I were to upgrade to an iPhone 5, could I simply pop the SIM out of my iPhone 4 and continue using it on wifi only?
Would I also need to get the SIM deactivated ...
5
votes
3answers
25k views
iPhone can send iMessages without a SIM card?
I gave my old iPhone 3GS (iOS 5.0) to a friend, and after removing the SIM card, we noticed a peculiar behavior. My friend is able to send texts via iMessage from the old phone number. Likewise, I can ...
4
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1answer
358 views
Is possible to use a Micro SIM in iPhone 3GS?
I want to use my old iPhone 3GS, but don't want to pay another plan for the occasional use.
3
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3answers
12k views
Can I exchange an iPhone 4 with an iPhone 5 without getting a new SIM?
I understand that for certain iPhone models it is necessary to get a new SIM if I want to exchange them.
If I have a 4S and want to exchange it with a user who has just purchased a 5, is this ...
3
votes
3answers
945 views
Activate older iPhone without proper SIM?
I recently upgraded to the iPhone 4s from my 3gs. I do not want to sell my 3gs as I would like to keep it as a 32gb iPod essentially.
When I transfered to the 4s, they swapped my regular SIM for my ...
3
votes
2answers
600 views
Iphone 3G shows 'no service' eversince I came back from Malaysia
I'm using Iphone 3g for a year exactly and have no problems at all until recently I went to Malaysia. it says 'no service' where the carrier name supposed to be. so I assume its because since I'm out ...
3
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1answer
164 views
Previously activated iPhone 3GS
I've just upgraded to an iPhone 4S, and I want to use my old 3GS like an iPod touch. I have updated the software using iTunes and now on iTunes it says:
There is no SIM card installed in the iPhone ...
3
votes
2answers
3k views
Activate unsubsidized iPhone 5 - can I later switch carriers?
I'm living in Germany and recieved an unused iPhone 5 A1429 without SIM or contract as a gift. I'm planning to use it abroad, likely with prepaid SIM cards.
The phone is not activated yet and I am ...
2
votes
2answers
6k views
can you take out the iPhone's sim card and use wifi outside of america?
i'm traveling overseas and i wish i had a regular iPod touch so that i can just use wifi to check emails without paying a traveling fee. but i do have an iPhone with an att sim card. i was wondering ...
2
votes
2answers
3k views
Does trimmed SIM card affect iPhone 4S's signal strength?
I have just received my iPhone 4S ordered online. I don't have a microsim card that iPhone 4S would need to me to. I don't wish to pay extra to buy a micro sim card since it doesn't give much ...
2
votes
2answers
10k views
Can I use my iPhone4 without a sim card if i just updated to the lastest software?
I have an iPhone 4 that I wanted to use for my daughter to play on. I updated it to the latest software iOS 6 and it's telling me to put a SIM card in to activate it. I don't want the iPhone ...
2
votes
1answer
5k views
Activating my unlocked iPhone 4S using a Friend's SIM temporarily
So I bought an unlocked iPhone 4S and im stuck at activation. I just want to get into the phone, get some apps and other stuff via Wifi.
My friend has an unlocked iphone as well, can I put his SIM ...
2
votes
1answer
474 views
Are iPhone sim cards locked specifically to the iPhone hardware?
I've got an iPhone 3GS, on the UK network of O2
Can I take that sim card out, and put it into another mobile device (not iPhone) ? I don't have a spare device to try this hence asking here
More ...
2
votes
1answer
5k views
Where can I find the phone number of the SIM card that I have in an iPad?
Is there a way, directly on the iPad, to find out which phone number is associated to the MicroSIM which it is using?
I can't find it in the menus, currently.
Is there an easy way to find it ...
2
votes
1answer
283 views
What can I do with my locked iPhone?
I bought an iPhone4 from ebay, and it was marked as UNLOCKED, but in fact it was not.. After couple of emails, I gave this up, and I want to sell it. It is AT&T. The questions are:
1) What would ...
2
votes
1answer
9k views
How do I use iMessages without a sim card?
I recently received an iPhone 3G from a friend. She took out her SIM card, so I don't have a SIM on my iPhone. I heard that you can now text on iMessage using your email instead of a phone number. I ...
2
votes
2answers
2k views
Will the 3G SIM card from my original 2010 iPad work in the new 2012 iPad, or will I need a new SIM card?
I have the original 2010 iPad 3G, and when I purchased it I also got a SIM card for Rogers 3G data service here in Canada.
Can I simply remove the 3G SIM card from my original 2010 iPad, and insert ...
2
votes
2answers
2k views
The SIM card inserted in this iPhone does not appear to be supported
I received following message after I restored my iPhone OS to 4.2: The SIM card inserted in this iPhone does not appear to be supported. How can I use my SIM?
2
votes
1answer
381 views
Can I put my iPhone 4 sim card into a new iPhone 4S?
I have an iPhone 4, and want to upgrade to an iPhone 4S. Can I just buy one and switch my sim card?
My current iPhone is through my ex's account. I don't want him knowing I'm getting a new one. My ...
2
votes
1answer
33k views
iPhone 3GS activation error on iOS 5 upgrade - “No SIM card in phone”
I upgraded my iPhone 3GS to iOS 5 a few days ago. The upgrade went smoothly; however, I'm having trouble activating my phone.
My wireless provider is O2 in the UK and my O2 SIM is in the phone, but ...
2
votes
2answers
512 views
Changing home network on SIM card
(Please let me know if anything I'm asking is illegal. I don't think it is, but certainly want to know.)
I have an iPhone 4S from Verizon, which they've "unlocked" for international use. I say ...
1
vote
3answers
759 views
Does upgrading iOS change my IMEI?
Does upgrading iOS change my IMEI? I was told not by AT&T not to remove my SIM card or certain restrictions that they had placed on the iPhone, at my request, would be lifted. I want to know if ...
1
vote
3answers
14k views
Removing the sim lock *with* the code
I have iPhone 4 which currently has SIM lock. However, a law passed in my country requires my service provider to disable the lock free of charge. However, I have no idea how this is done in practice ...
1
vote
2answers
1k views
iPhone 4 no longer detects SIM card, how can I fix it?
Since 3 months I do have an iPhone 4, 3 weeks ago i started to get no SIM card installed error increasingly more frequent. Right now the phone is unusable. I went to a sales office of my mobile ...
1
vote
4answers
4k views
Moving Sim Card from One iPhone to Another
I am looking to buy an iPhone 4 from the secondary market. I currently have an iPhone 3GS. Can I just replace the sim on the new iphone with my current sim? Or is there something else that I need to ...
1
vote
3answers
242 views
How can I set up a UK-based iPad with simple ongoing internet access for my grandmother?
I've just donated a secondhand iPad 2 to my grandmother, with the intent that she can use it as her first foray into email, and possibly other things, given time. She has very limited experiences with ...
1
vote
3answers
1k views
Can a normal SIM be modified to work as a nano-SIM?
I just puchased an iPhone5 and want to use my current SIM from my existing phone. Is there a way to convert my existing SIM to nano-SIM?
1
vote
3answers
583 views
Getting an unlocked iPhone 4/4S to work on T-Mobile
There are several aspects I'm not clear on, and I'm wondering if what I want is even possible.
1) I want an unlocked (officially; no jail-breaking) iPhone 4/iPhone 4S. The iPhone 4 unlocked is ...
1
vote
1answer
677 views
iphone jailbreak - its asking for active sim card
i'm in china and need to jailbreak/unlock my iphone to use it here with chinese sim card. I followed the instructions online about how to do this using a program called snowbreeze. It worked and i ...
1
vote
1answer
198 views
Using a different SIM card on iPad2 3g while travelling outside the US?
I have an iPad2 3g with at&t.
Now, Will I be able to pop another SIM into it when I travel outside the US and use the data plan available in that country/service provider??
Is the iPad2 locked ...
1
vote
1answer
149 views
Is it possible for me to use my iPhone4 microsim dataplan on an iPad2?
I have the new iPad2 and am wondering if intead of buying a new microsim/connection from AT&T, I can just use the microsim from my iPhone4.
Please advise.
Thanks
1
vote
1answer
2k views
Does iPad 2 3G's GPS work without SIM card inserted?
I own an iPad 2 with 3G but I've not inserted SIM card and I'm not planning to unless it's really necessary to get GPS working.
I was wondering if iPad 2 3G can navigate without SIM card (thru ...
1
vote
3answers
962 views
Is there any way to transfer data from old phone's sim card to iPhone 4?
I recently got the new iPhone 4 but it doesn't have my contacts and old text messages etc. I previously had the iPhone 3gs. When I upgraded my iphone 3gs to iphone 4 they gave me a new sim card but it ...
1
vote
1answer
4k views
Using an iPhone 5 (Verizon version) in Europe and India?
I am going to try and consolidate all of the questions I have here:
Can I use the Verizon iPhone5 with a GSM carrier in Europe (Vodafone) and in India (Airtel or Aircel) with both calling and ...
1
vote
2answers
109 views
Smart Cover and Sim-tray
I would like to know weather the smart cover on a 3G iPad covers the sim-tray completely partially or not at all. A photo would also be really helpful
1
vote
2answers
761 views
Is Jailbreaking And Enabling Bluetooth File Transfer On iPhone 4 Financially Secure?
I want to use iPhone 4 for sensitive information. Will jailbreaking, downloading unofficial apps (not registered in Apple's App Store) and enabling Bluetooth file transfer cause a chance of sensitive ...
1
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1answer
3k views
No SIM Card installed error in iPhone 3g
My iPhone 3G is showing
No SIM Card installed
Insert a valid SIM With no PIN lock to activate iPhone
It is in Emergency mode so please give me a solution if there is..?
It happened when I am ...
1
vote
0answers
5k views
How can I activate iPhone without a SIM card?
I've just changed the screen on an iPhone 4S with iOS 6.0.1. Everything went fine until I noticed that the phone was not detecting any SIM card. It doesn't matter what you do with the SIM bay, the ...
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0answers
139 views
No SIM card installed message all of a sudden
I have an iPhone 3G. I have been using it since the past 7 months. Recently, it started showing a 'No SIM card installed' message.. The SIM works well on other phones. The weird thing is, another SIM ...
0
votes
1answer
196 views
Play The Sims 3 on Mac with Intel HD 3000
Can I play The Sims 3 on my MacBook? It has only an Intel HD 3000 integrated graphics chip.
0
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1answer
178 views
Is the iPhone 4S hardware compatible worldwide with other SIM based networks?
I particularly want to know if iPhone 4S can work with other networks that use SIM cards when the device is authorized to be unlocked. With these conditions, can it take a SIM card when traveling?
0
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1answer
1k views
I tried updating my iPhone, but now it says “SIM is invalid”
I have an iPhone 3GS 32GB. I have just tried updating the phone using iTunes. The phone is second hand, and was unlocked when I bought it. I didn't know that when you try to update it, it loses ...
0
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3answers
156 views
iPhone 3G w/o SIM messaging app
I would like to use our jailbroke iPhone 3G with NO SIM. Is it possible to use the built in messaging app that Apple supplies on this iPhone wit no SIM?
Is this possible to do or do I need to use ...
0
votes
2answers
203 views
In what ways can I separately manage entries in Contacts.app and SIM card contacts?
I have some basic questions in my mind and ofcourse, I should ask them to know the things.
Can I import/export contacts from/to sim card?
Is it possible to view the contacts that are stored in ...
