How do I copy my contacts to the SIM Card for use in another handset (not iPhone) please?

I have an iPhone 5 to replace my iPhone 3GS but I wish to get all of my phone numbers/contacts onto a spare handset which will stay in my rucksack for emergencies. I've read all the manuals but the only info I can find relates to backing up through iCloud which can only be used with Apple systems. Any assistance appreciated, thank you.

You don't. iPhone stores no data on a sim card.
See if your carrier can do this for you. Some have machines, in store, that can do this.

Similar Messages

How do i transfer my contacts to my sim card

How do i copy my contacts to my sim card?

There is nothing stored on the SIM card so it is not possible. Read http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4994

My I phone 3GS keeps saying no sim. How can I get it to recognize the SIM card?

My iPhone keeps saying No SIM. How can I get it to recognize the SIM card?

TRy removing the sim card wipe it clean then insert it again. Your sim card tray might be dusty. Another option is turning your airplane mode on and off.
btw, is your network signal strong in the area where you are currently? Ask ATT if there is any area outage

How do I activate a used iPhone 3 with no SIM card for use as an ipod touch?

How do I activate a used iPhone 3G with no SIM card for use like an iPod Touch? It was apparently on AT&T previously and I have another iPhone 3 that is active on AT&T if that is helpful. Thanks!

Copied from the link provided.
Follow these steps to use your iPhone without a wireless service plan:
Insert the SIM card from your new, activated iPhone or one that was previously used to activate the original iPhone.
Connect the iPhone to iTunes on a computer connected to the Internet.
Once iTunes activates the device, you're free to use the iPhone as if it were an iPod touch.

TS4148 The sim card for my new iphone is not working and I can't get the sim card 'drawer' open - also can't get a telephone appointment with apple until Monday evening - any ideas?

The sim card for my new iphone 4, purchased today, is saying the sim card is not installed. I have followed the directions included on the support page but have two problems. 1. I can't open my sim card sleeve with the key and 2. I can't get any apple support until Monday evening - can anyone help please?

Hope this photo helps.

After updating to 7, now says that the sim card is missing? Have taken out the sim card several times, but it does not helps.

After updating to iOS 7.0.1 ( I think it was, could also be iOS 7.0.2), now says that the sim card is missing? Have taken out the sim card several times, but it does not helps.

See if this helps: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4148

Do you need the SIM card when changing to another iphone

Do you need the SIM card when changing to another iphone

You posted in the iPod Shuffle forum; it might be best to post in the iPad forum, as I was a bit confused at first. Anyway,
It doesn't need a SIM to download apps if you have Wi-Fi. Can you describe this box a little more, or better yet, screenshot it?
Taking a Screenshot:
Quickly press then release the home and power buttons at the same time.
Get the photo on your computer and upload it here.
If you don't want to do this, can you describe it a little more? When you say "black box," I'm guessing it's an outlined box that appears around any item that you tap on. Is this correct? If so, it sounds like VoiceOver was enabled. See:
Turning VoiceOver On or Off
(Note that I am a representative of the organization for the above link, which is not endorsed by Apple)

I don't have the sim card for the htc thunderbolt, will i be able to update to ics?

I dont have the sim card for the htc thunderbolt, will i be able to update to ics without it or do i need it?

Yep, it wouldn't even look for an update without the SIM card.

I'm traveling to Europe (France and Lithuania) with my iPhone 5s. I would like to buy a local SIM card for use while in each country. Some sources (Verizon phone support) say this is as easy as buying the card and inserting in place in the slot. Others (

I'm traveling to Europe (France and Lithuania) with my iPhone 5s. I would like to buy a local SIM card for use while in each country. Some sources (Verizon phone support) say this is as easy as buying the card and inserting in place in the slot. Others (Apple Genius) say I must completely restore the iPhone if I replace the sim card. Still others say I cannot use a local sim card. Can you help me find the correct information? Thanks for your help.

That's a wonderful question, ssmiley67. The iPhone 5s comes unlock for international use. Many of our LTE devices are unlocked for international purposes and work upon inserting the international SIM in the device.
YosefT_VZW
Follow us on Twitter @VZWSupport

I have a iphone 3G, i updated it.. and now when i go on to itunes its saying 'The Sim Card Inserted in this phone does not seem to be supported' Helppp please?

i updated it.. and now when i go on to itunes its saying 'The Sim Card Inserted in this phone does not seem to be supported' Helppp please

Some indian store :/
We get posts here, almost daily, from folks from India, who purchase locked iPhones in the US, only to find out they can't use them in India. I've always wondered what happens to those phones...

I have an iPhone 5S. Does anyone know who manufactures the SIM card verizon uses for the 5S? Thank you.

Hello. I have an iPhone 5S. Does anyone know who manufactures the SIM card Verizon uses in the 5S? Thank you.

Hello Erin and thank you for your quick reply.
My concern is in regards to the recent revelation that the NSA hacked into Gemalto's systems and has access to the encryption keys for SIM cards that Gemalto has produced over the last five years.
https://firstlook.org/theintercept/2015/02/19/great-sim-heist/
Matt

I receive a message saying that 'the sim card inserted in this phone does not seem to be supported. Has anyone experience anything similar?

i receive a message saying that 'the sim card inserted in this phone does not seem to be supported. Has anyone experience anything similar?

Try removing your sim and insert it again and make sure that its clean as well as the sim tray. insert it seucrely locked in place. See if it works, quick fix. If not try to use a different sim or try your sim to a different h/s. For you to be able to isolate if its with your sim or iPhone. Tricky Tips!

HT1766 im updating my iphone from 3.1.2 to 3.1.3 version and suddenly it says the sim card im using dosnt support my i phone..then i cant open my phone..what can i do?

im updating my iphone from 3.1.2 to 3.1.3 version and suddenly it says the sim card im using dosnt support my i phone..then i cant open my phone..what can i do?

Use a supported SIM card.
Remove/re-install the SIM.
Try a different SIM.

Is there any way to copy your contacts to the sim?

Hey! i just wanted to ask if theres any way to transfer iPhone contacts to your sim so that u can use the sim in another phone with contacts in it?

iOS would create two entries if a single contact has two numbers, one for each. Like all other phones do.
Numbers disgarded will be determined by alphabetical order. Like they would for every phone that also has this limitation privided they selected the industry standard Copy All option. Otherwise they can pick and choose from their contact list which ones they want to copy if they have more than the maximum allowed phone numbers that can be stored on a sim card. Which is also an industry standard option.
Average consumers will have to learn how sim card storage works via google for instance or opening the manual instructions on the iPhone or by speaking to their carrier who are more than happy to explain to the customer that by putting the contacts on their sim card they can use their servers to push these numbers to a new sim in the event their current one becomes faulty for whatever reason and they decided to get another manufacturers phone as a consequence.
He/she will think "Well, atleast I managed to keep whopping huge 500 phone numbers. Saved myself a few hours there."
Next question?
PS. Apart from facebook fanatics who don't actually know 90% of the people they friended, do you know anyone with more than 500 phone numbers? Like most I know alot of people, and like a lot of other people I work for a pretty big company and have a company phone... I haven't managed to hit that magic number yet on either of the phones and I can't think of anyone who I know that has. No doubt there might be people out there with more than 500 phone numbers in their contact list but then they find themselves in the same boat as every other person on the entire planet that uses these sim cards in a commerically available phone.
They haven't lost out on anything by gaining this feature by not being able to create an exact replica of the iPhone Contact list, but they will gain something by seeing it introduced because I am willing to say that the iPhone is the only smartphone/mobilephone on the market within the last decade missing this feature.
I would also like to point out that out of all the topics created in this section of the forum within the last 24 hours this is one of the most viewed by visitors and thus this question has stoked interest in knowing how to get this feature working... except they learnt harshly that it doesn't exist on their phone. I would imagine there were a couple of "Eh?!" moments when they found that out. As for what they thought when they saw someone doing everything he could to stop it from coming to iPhone, I cannot say. Because like them I cannot understand why such a feature would be so vigorously opposed, especial;ly when that sim contact list can be transferred between different carriers when using a PAC code to transfer your old number to a new contract with a different company.

How to move all contacts TO the SIM card on an N97

I have searched and while some topics exist on taking from the sim card using Nokia Suite, none address my issue of moving contacts from phone memory to the SIM Card.
I have the latest N97 and Nokia Suite updates, but I can find no way to write to the SIM card.
Thank you in advance to anyone who can help!
Solved!
Go to Solution.

Firstly there is a limit to the number of contacts you CAN copy yo sim, but it is vey simple to copy them !
Open Contacts>Options>Mark/Unmark>Mark All>Options>Copy>Sim Memory
and that's it
If I have helped at all, a click on the White Star is always appreciated :
you can also help others by marking 'accept as solution'

How do I copy my contacts to the SIM Card for use in another handset (not iPhone) please?

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for