IPhone 4G. Says "no sim" and cannot make a call. Tried restarting without results.

iPhone 4G. Says "no sim" and cannot make a call. Tried restarting without results.

Could be a number of things causing this. You could try going to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. If that doesn't work, try another SIM. Failing that, Try restoring the iPhone through iTunes
If none of that resolves the issue, the iPhone may need servicing

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Here's what you do
1.Make sure your phone is not plugged into the computer.
2. Put the iPhone into recovery mode (this is NOT DFU mode). Do this by
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     b). As soon as this happens release the power button but NOT the home button
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4. With iTunes off and the graphic still on the phone screen, hold down both the power/sleep and the home button again for 9 seconds (count 100, 200, 300...) or until the screen goes black
5. When the screen goes black release the home button straight away.
6. It will start up with the iPhone activation screen ignore this. iTunes should have started up, if not do so. Go to the iPhone tab and either resotre from backup or set up as a new phone.
You're welcome

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Shouldn't resetting the phone in this fashion have resolved the issue?
The owner of the phone mentioned in this article completed a remote lock/wipe of her phone, and it seems to have exhibited similar behaviour:
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Well, it sounds like you have two other choices:
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hello. my phone is factory unlocked.
but my iphone support one network (Zong) only in pakistan. if i insert another network sim it support (Catch the signl and show the network name ) but cannot make a call or text neither incoming nor outgoing.
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There aren't any supported carriers in Pakistan. Apple hasn't released the iPhone there. The OP is using a grey-market iPhone and hence is pretty much on his/her own as regards getting this phone working with the carrier, unless that carrier can help.
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Hi bahaluly,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. Based on what you stated, it sounds like you are not able to update the iPhone. I would recommend that you read this article, it may be able to help the issue.
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Check your computer for software or settings that might cause communication issues between your computer and Apple or between your computer and your device.
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1). Are you positive the phone is not locked? Where did you buy it? Did you get it unlocked from your original carrier? Only Apple sells unlocked phones in most countries.
2). Did you try with a diffrent SIM. MAybe the one you have is defective.
3). Does the Spnaish carrier you are using support the iPhone? Who told you it is a handset issue?

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Hello DadiPrince,
The following article contains information beneficial to getting your iPhone back into normal working order.
iPhone: Troubleshooting activation issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3424
Resolution
Perform the following steps if you receive one of the messages above:
Restart the iPhone.
Try another means of reaching the activation server and attempt to activate.
Try connecting to Wi-Fi if you're unable to activate using a cellular data connection.
Try connecting to iTunes if you're unable to activate using Wi-Fi.
Restore the iPhone.
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Hi, Mangy1.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694
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This device does not have a sim card in it. Could this be the reason or am I missing something when I am trying to update.
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Isabelle1805 wrote:
I buy this iphone from a girl.
Ok, that still doesn't mean anything or provide any useful information to help with your issue.
I'm going to take a guess, you bought a second hand iphone from a girl and now you want to use it with your phone carrier, but it says invalid sim.
sounds like you bought a phone that is still locked to a different phone carrier, contact that girl and find out.

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