HT4972 update without a sim card

How do can i update my iphone without having a sim card in.

iPhones require a SIM card for activation.
Part of the update process requires activation of the device.

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  • HT4972 can i get the ios update without a sim card on a iphone 3gs?

    because i just downloaded it on my iphone 3gs and when downloaded it , it tells youto put your language the your country then it takes you to wifi and i just wanted to know if i can download this without a sim card??

    No, you must have a SIM card in the phone to restore our update it. The card does not have to be a currently active card, however.

  • HT4623 why cant i continue my phone usage after updating without a sim card

    why cant i continue using my iphone 4 after an update with out having a sim card

    I'm not sure what you mean. You can't use any cellphone without a SIM (except for CDMA phones which don't use SIMs at all). What is your exact situation? Do you mean that you have been using your iPhone as an iPod and now after the update it's requiring activation? If that's what you mean, then you will need a valid SIM, for the cell carrier your iPhone is locked to if it is locked, so you can re-activate the iPhone. You don't need active service with the carrier, though.
    If that's not what you mean, please post back and explain further.
    Regards.

  • How can i use my iphone without a sim card

    I updated my iphone 3gs and now it wont let me use it without my sim card, is there a way to un-update it or something?

    It needs a SIM card to activate. Downgrading iOS is not supported, but even if it was, you would still need a SIM to activate it. Just get a SIM, it doesn't need to have active service on it. The SIM is just required for the initial activation, and you can take it out afterwards.

  • Can i use my iphone without a sim card as a ipod

    can i use my iphone without a sim card as a ipod?

    The SIM card is not required to use an iPhone as an iPod or to be used for anything else besides cell phone related services.
    For a no longer activated iPhone, the no longer activated SIM card that was used with the iPhone when it was activated must be inserted in the iPhone in order to install an iOS update and for no other reason.

  • Activating iOS 7 without a SIM Card.

    Hey, my sister gave me her old iPhone 5 and took her SIM.
    Since I'm using iPhone 4, the SIM card is not suitable for the iPhone 5, and needs to be resized.
    Few minutes ago I finished updating the iPhone 5, and unfortunately I discovered I must have a SIM installed.
    There is a way to activate the iOS without a SIM card just for the meanwhile?
    Or I'm stuck till I fix this, cause I actually lost my SIM tray aswell and I need to buy a new one.
    Please help.

    No.  There is no way that you can activate a phone without a sim card.
    Purchase a new sim card and tray and then you can activate the phone.

  • Using an N95 and SIP without a SIM card

    Hello All,
    I recently upgraded to a N95 (S/W V20.0.016). As soon as I got the phone I configured it to use SIP through my home wireless point to my asterisk server. All worked well with the phone auto-connecting to my wireless network, registering with asterisk and making and receiveing calls.
    Then (after a botched change to my plan) my carrier deregistered the SIM card. The phone complained about "No SIM registration" which was fair enough, but I noticed all the menu options about making an Internet call had disapeared. When I check the SIP status the phone claims it's registered, but the menu no longer allows you to make an Internet call - is this a bug or expected behaviour?
    I also note if you take the SIM out the phone asks if you want to continue in Offline mode. If you say yes, then again there are no options to allow an Internet call.
    I can see several cases where you may not have mobile coverage but can get to a wifi access point where I would like to be able to make a SIP based call, but the phone doesn't allow it.
    Bug or feature?
    Thanks,
    John

    Perhaps, try and see...like I said, you cannot restore or update software without a sim card present in the iphone. Since it appears that this iphone was last activated on the AT&T network, your Cingular sim "may" work...no guarantees that it will. If it doesn't, you'll have to get one from an AT&T store, again, it need not be activated...just has to be valid.

  • Can an iphone be restored without a sim card?

    i am trying to restore a 2g iphone but don't have a sim card in it, can it be done? i can on getting error messages or it just stops loading the restore

    Perhaps, try and see...like I said, you cannot restore or update software without a sim card present in the iphone. Since it appears that this iphone was last activated on the AT&T network, your Cingular sim "may" work...no guarantees that it will. If it doesn't, you'll have to get one from an AT&T store, again, it need not be activated...just has to be valid.

  • Will the 8900 turn on without a sim card?

    I am trying to figure out if my new curve 8900 has a hardware or software issue.  I plug it in and charged it for 5 hours.  But it won't turn on, even when plugged in.
    Thing is, I don't have my sim card with me, not sure if the phone is screwed or that it just won't turn on without a sim card.
    Anyone? Thanks

    No, it won't power up with out the battery, even if it is plugged into the charger.
    It will do so without the SIM card.
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  • I erased an iphone on find my iphone , so i wanted to know what happened and I erased my without a sim card and now I says I cant go on it until i put in a sim card. Did i ruin the phone please help thanks.

    I erased an iphone on find my iphone , so i wanted to know what happened and I erased my without a sim card and now I says I cant go on it until i put in a sim card. Did i ruin the phone please help thanks.

    You did not ruin the phone, you will need a sim card to activate the phone and then connect the phone to itunes and do a restore from back up.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414

  • Can I use my iPhone without a sim card

    Hi I'm due to upgrade my iPhone and I'm wondering if I can use my ok 3GS without a sim card? I was hoping to give it too my daughter as a sort of iPod with wifi connectivity

    Yes:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3406

  • How can I use Iphone 4 as an mp3 player without a sim card until I get one?

    Hi,
    How can I use Iphone 4 as an mp3 player without a sim card until I get one? I just bought the phone and each time I try to switch it on to use the mp3 player, I cannot. It asks me to insert a sim card and I don't have a sim card yet. I was thinking I could use the mp3 player function of my phone until I buy a sim card.
    Thank you for your help in advance,

    Thank you, I understand, yeah, I knew that, my phone is factory unlocked and I am going home, which is obviously not in the States and I am thinking of buying a local carrier there. However, I still have 2 weeks before I leave and cannnot wait to start using my Iphone 4. I thought at least I could use the mp3 player function. So as far as I understand, I cannot activate it without a sim card. I have been using metropcs for about two years and it does not have a sim card. In this case, do I really not have another choice but wait for two weeks to listen to music? My Mp3 player just failed me and I really need to listen to music but on the other hand, while I can use my iphone as an mp3 player in two weeks, I don't want to spend more money on a new one. So, do you have another suggestion? For instance, can I use a friend's sim card to activate mine? Would this cause any trouble, when I go home and buy a local carrier? I think these questions might kinda sound weird to you, but first time with an Iphone, extremely excited to start using under my circumstances, I need help   thanks,

  • I have two iPhones, one is a 4s and the other is a 3g. I have not used my 3g in some time now. I recently restored it but I cannot use it without a sim card, it says i have to "activate it."

    I have two iPhones, one is a 4s and the other is a 3g. I have not used my 3g in some time now. I recently restored it but I cannot use it without a sim card, it says i have to "activate it." I cannot place my iPhone 4s sim card in it (too small), and i do not want to get a new contract or sim card for an iPhone that i do not ues very much.

    Thanks for your help, but i cannot borrow a noral sim card now, my family has all up graded to iPhone 4s's, i have done this before, but one of my family had the same type of iphone so i could use theirs. Now i am the only one who still holds on to their old phone... I am not sure about buying an adapter...

  • How do I make my old iphone work like an ipod touch without the sim card?

    I upgraded to a 3G iPhone and love it. I want to be able to use my old iPhone like an iPod touch, but when I ran a sync it wouldn't let me do anything without a sim card and now it's useless and empty. Is there a way to bypass the activation and get it to sync to allow me to use the wireless functions and standard iPod functions? Thanks in advance for any help. I am new to these forums, so if this question has been asked and answered previously please just let me know.

    There's ways to activate your phone to use it like an ipod, not available thru apple. It's really easy to do, if all you want to do is activate it without a SIM. Try googling for it.. I'm not sure if I'm supposed to post a link or anything or if that's against the rules because it's not supported by apple... PM me if you want I guess and I can help or answer other questions.

  • TS2846 How do i activate iphone 4s without a SIM card from a supported carrier?

    How do i activate iphone 4s without a SIM card from a supported carrier?

    Only the carrier your phone is locked to can authorize your phone's official unlocking. You'll have to contact them as to cost/procedure. Note: Most carriers will not authorize official unlocking unless you are a current or former customer, using that phone, on their network.

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