How to activate my ipone wihtout using a sim card
how to active my iphone wihtout using a simcard
You need a SIM card in the phone to activate. It doesn't have to be a currently active SIM.
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My Iphone 3GS has a reactivation problem after the updates. The Itune continues to read an error message like this,``There is no sim card in the Iphone you are trying to reactivate```The phone read no service. I am using Orange Sim card which has a subscribtion with Apples in my area. Please help
Hey ugwujos,
Thanks for the question. I understand that you are experiencing activation issues with your iPhone. When troubleshooting activation issues, the following article provides some great steps:
iPhone: Troubleshooting activation issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3424
Thanks,
Matt M. -
HT1349 How to activate iPhone 4s iOS 6 without sim card
How can an iPhone 4s ios6 be activated without sim card
If the phone is carrier locked, you need a SIM from the carrier it's locked to to activate it. You can not activate it at all without a SIM. That's the way it works. It's a phone.
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When I checked out Verizon's data plans online, the only option I saw that did not involve automatic renewals was the option to pay $5 for a day of 300 MB. The other options (e.g., $20/month for 1GB) all appeared to involve automatic renewals every month unless I go in and cancel the plan. However, during a chat, a Verizon representative told me that auto renewal of the prepaid plans is an option that can be avoided, it just isn't listed in the online information. Has anyone found a way to only sign up for one month of data without having to cancel the next payment?
Also, when I looked online at a site that compared data plans, it stated that one needed to use the Verizon network every 4 months or else the sim card would be permanently deactivated. But in a couple of online discussions, the limit was listed as being 3 months. Verizon told me 6 months. Does anyone know which is currently correct?
Finally, I have heard that if the sim card does become deactivated, Verizon tends to insist on making one buy a new one with a regular data plan and not the prepaid options.Has anyone had any experience with this?GeekBoy.from.Illinois thank you for replying. I tried the Verizon support forum, but before I can ask a question there I need to register, and the first step in registering is entering my mobile phone number. Since I don't have a Verizon phone, I can't register and, therefore, can't ask any questions. I did look through previous questions and answers, but it only confirmed that Verizon employees do not give out consistently correct information. I guess I will try talking or chatting with two of three more of them and hope that whatever the majority answers are will be the correct ones.
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My iPhone is from Japan and I want to activate it here in the Philippines because I'm living here. I have lost the original SIM from Softbank and replaced it with a new SIM card from Globe. How can I use the SIM card from Globe?
You cannot. The iPhone is locked to Softbank, and only they can unlock it. Problem is that Softbank will NOT unlock the phone, as they do not offer iPhone unlocking.
Buy an iPhone in the Phillipines.
PS Before you go on a rant at Apple, be aware that Apple does NOT unlock phones and they do not set unlocking policies. The carriers (Softbank in this case) set the unlocking policy. -
When you open iTunes this message appears. The sim card inserted in this iPhone does not Appear to be supported. Only compatible SIM cards from a supported Carrier may bre used to activate iPhone. Please insert the SIM card That came with your iPhone or visit a supported Carrier's store to receive a replacement sim card.
dear sir.
where i get this replacement sim card.i live in bangladesh.not have support carrier in my coutry..
so how get..please help me.. -
hi there my iphone 3gs is an openline but im using 02 sim card..when i am trying to update it on itunes it restore all the system..but when im trying to activate it..it dosent want to activate and my sim is no longer detecting on my phone..any ideas on ho
I wa aware
I was rather hoping it might generate some info that might be of use to help OP it doesn't make much sense as it stands without a tedious Q&A session -
i am having the problem in my 3gs iphone. it says it shouldnt take more than 3 minutes then i get this message Could not activate iphone.
i have taken the sim card out and put it back in even then its of no use.
if any one out there can help us it would be very nice of them. thank you for your time.I can not get to iPhone screen, so no way to get to Settings. That is the problem. When I connect phone to iTunes I get screen asking to insert SIN card. On the phone I'm getting Cinfigure screen asking Launguage , Country or Region, Wi-Fi, ( I can connect to my home wi-fi), and last screen "Activating your iPhone". After two minutes of waiting IM getting message: Your iPhone could not be activated because the activation server in temporary unavailable. try connecting to iTunes or try later or contat apple.com/support.
Like I mention, I went to Bell as well Rogers store and tried to insert active SIM card with no results.
Yes, my friend unlock the phone to use with Rogers but I don't know where -
I bourgh the iphone 4 in apple store UK. When I buy they said its already unlock. I came to my country and try to use diffrent SIM card but its saying 'No Services'. How can I unlock my phone Please? If anyone know UK tec support email ID please let me know????
ThanksThe ONLY source of unlocked iPhones in UK is Apple retail Stores ( Apple owned )
all others will be locked to a carrier (did you buy from carphonewarehouse )
Only the carrier who locked it can unlock the iPhone
Apple do NOT unlock iPhones
If you purchased from Apple (the Apple ) then contact the store
if not it is locked to a carrier
http://support.apple.com/kb/index?page=servicefaq&geo=United_Kingdom&product=iph one -
i have been using a jailbreak iphone 3gs. recently i have officially unlocked. i have updated the os. but i am unable to activate my phone. it says no sim card installed. cud u help?
Jailbroken phones can not be discussed here.
It's highly likely that it is now bricked. The jailbreak most likely did permanent damage. There are lots of reports of previously jailbroken/hacked phones that become unusable when attempting to apply a legitimate unlock. -
The SIM card inserted in this iPhone does not appear to be supported.
Only compatible SIM cards from a supported Carrier may be used to activate iPhone. Please insert the SIM card that came with your iPhone or visit a supported Carrier's store to receive a replacement SIM card.I got the same message.
I bought an iPhone 5 at full retail price from an AT&T store. I requested the phone to be unlocked through their unlock portal. The AT&T unlock system asked for the IMEI number, a copy of my receipt showing that I bougth the phone at "No Commitment" price. A few hours later I received a message from AT&T stating that the unlock request was approved. I then followed the instructions to back up the phone and restore it through Itunes. The phone activates normally with the AT&T SIM card. But when I insert my VODAFONE SIM I get the massage "THE SIM CARD... etc.
I tried again to back up & restore the phone 3 or 4 times, no success. I have also allowed 24 hours for the unlock process to complete. Still no luck.
I have checked again on the AT&T Unlock Status portal and it shows "Unlock approved".
Where is the issue here? Do I have to call Apple or return the phone to AT&T and get the unlocked phone through the Apple Store?
Thanks for any help on this. -
The SIM card inserted in this iPhone does
not appear to be supported.
Only compatible SIM cards from a supported Carrier may be used
to activate iPhone. Please insert the SIM card that came with your
iPhone or visit a supported Carrier's store to receive a
replacement SIM card.It appears that you have an iPhone that is locked to a carrier other than the one you were using. Now that you have tried to update the iOS, it has relocked. That is what happens if you are using a phone that has been hacked to unlock. You have also forfeited support from Apple and from this forum.
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i want to use another SIM card cause im in another country now but i cant activate my iphone. Anyone?
The iPhone is most likely locked to the network of the company you purchased the iPhone for. You'll need to contact the mobile provider to unlock it. They are the only one's who can unlock it.
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How do I use the sim card If its blocked, not because it is brand new, has blocked its carrier when purchased, my uncle bought it from his old friend
Only the wireless provider to which an iPhone is locked can unlock it. Have
your uncle's friend contact his wireless provider to see if they offer unlocking
and if he qualifies. Many wireless providers require that the account be in good
standing and the iPhone be active on their network for an unlock to proceed. -
I bought an unlocked Iphone 3GS, I needed to update Ios5 and restored the settings for that which was not authorised for unlocke, but after that iphone is not getting activate and no sim card insatlled error is there. i m using local sim card in Pakistan
You didn't buy an 'unlocked' iPhone 3GS - you bought a 'hacked' one.
Updating to iOS 5 removed the hack and the unofficial unlock.
All you can do is try to find out which network the phone is locked to and ask them if they can unlock it properly.
Otherwise, sell it or throw it away and buy an officially unlocked phone from an official source.
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