There is no Sim card in the iPhone you are trying to activate...
I recently called AT&T to have a out of contract iPhone 3GS using the IMEI #. I followed the instructions to unlock the iPhone (backup and restore), and after restore it should then be factory unlocked. BUT that's not the case, I get a message saying, There is no sim card in the iPhone you are trying to activate, Please disconnect and insert a sim card. This happens with/without a sim card, AT&T or otherwise. I have done some research and basically came up with nothing except that the phone (running iOS 5.1.1) may now be unable to read sim cards, something about the IMEI #... I'm not real sure. Any help on this would be very apreciated. Is it fixable or am I doomed?
Was the device previously hacked to be unlocked? If it was, it may now be bricked.
If no SIM card works in the device and it was not previously hacked to be unlocked, that would indicate the SIM reader has failed.
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There is no sim card in the iPhone you are attempting to activate
updated the phone today from 4.1 to 5.0, phone was jailbroke when i bought it, now when i plug in the phone all that comes up is "There is no sim card in the iPhone you are attempting to activate" i have tried all 4 mobile carriers in this country and still nothing.
Any ideas?Thanks. I don't think this one was ever jailbroken, but I'll have to ask to be sure. Even so, a lot of people with 3gs's seem to have this same problem even if their phone was never jailbroken when they upgrade to 5.1.1.
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There is no SIM card in the phone you are attempting to activate message??
I got a replacemnt 4S from Apple and when I plug it into iTunes I keep getting There is no SIM card in the phone you are trying to activate message. Why is this happening? This didn't happen with my first phone that I got from Verizon.
actually, there should be a sim card in the slot. It will not have been activated, but it should be there. just open it up and check. also...be careful about where you are traveling internationally, especially if you are using data. A few countries (not most, about 40...many in Asia and South America) use both CDMA and GSM. on your 4s you do not have an option to choose what Network System you want to use (GSM, CDMA, AUTO etc). On my recent trip to Venezuela, my 4s only grabbed CDMA which left me without email, web and texting...not good for a business trip. After several hours on the phone with Verizon, I discovered that they are pushing an update to all Verizon 4s phones (not sure if it is ALL 4s phones or just those that have had their sims activated). Was told the PRL version number for this is 52638 (a number which is outside the range of the November PRL listings). what happened to me was either 1) my phone was never pushed this PRL (the push happens on Mondays and Tuesdays), or my phone may have been pushed the update but if *228 is pressed, that will overwrite the PRL so you are out of luck! in any event, if you are traveling to one of these countries and you want data, be sure you not only activate your sim, but that you have the proper PRL in your phone. Remember, until they come up with a permanent fix, don't do another *228 once you have this update!!
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There is no sim card installed on iphone you are attempting to activate
hi i got an iphone 3 g and am wondering why it says that when connected to itunes.
try my original post. it helped me get my phone back online!
https://discussions.apple.com/message/16561448#16561448 -
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. -
I have been without mu IPhone 4 since yesterday now as I tried to do the IOS6 update and since then it has messed up my phone and I am unable to access any of it's functions as it is locked on the update screen.
My phone was bought through Vodfone and have been on their network ever since, never had any problems like this.
It prompts me to connect to ITunes and when I do it will not go any further as stating 'No sim card is inserted in the IPhone you are trying to activate'. Well there is a sim in there and I have removed it and reinserted it on many occasions today. I am also not trying to activate my phone as all I did was try to the update which I was prompted to do in my setting!
I have seen many people on the net today with the same or similar problems but as yet I am to find a solution!
Help, please as it is driving me crazy!!!Try a Hard Reset.....
Press and hold the Wake / Sleep button AND the Home button at the same time, keep them both pressed until the Apple Logo appears on the screen, it can take 10 or more seconds. Ignore the swipe to turn off message. -
I HAVE AN IPHONE 3GS AND ITS NOT REGISTERING TO ITUNES ITS HAS A SIM CARD ON IT, at&t AND TMOBILE (I TRIED) BUT IT IS SAYING SAME THING THAT "there is no simcard installed on the iphone you are activating" i tried TO PUT at&t AND TMOBILE OR VERIZON STILL DOESNT WORK?PLS. HELP GUY I NEED YOUR PROFESSIONAL OPINION
Take it to an Apple Store and have it checked out. You could have a hardware issue there if the SIM is not being recognized.
Basic troubleshooting steps
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I just got a new iphone 4 because my old one did work, when i tried activating the new one it give me problems and wont let me do anything on the phone. When i plug it into itunes i get a message there is no sim card installed in this device. Is there anyway i can restore the phone or anything to get it working?
Then something is wrong with the new iPhone 4. Call AppleCare or make an appointment at an Apple store of there is one nearby.
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How do i restore my iphone from "no Service". I tried to update my iphone 3G TO iOS 6.0. But it got stuck and now my itunes is displaying Error message: "there is no sim card installed in the iphone you are attempting to activate" and my iphone is without service. While i am trying to activate my ihone on wifi also it doesnt saying servers are temporary unavailable try after sometime. Kindly suggest
It sounds a lot like your phone was hacked or jailbroken to unlock it prior to your trying to update it.
If that is the case, it is nowpermanently bricked. -
How do i restore my iphone from "no Service". I tried to update my iphone 3G TO iOS 6.0. But it got stuck and now my itunes is displaying Error message: "there is no sim card installed in the iphone you are attempting to activate" and my iphone is without service. While i am trying to activate my ihone on wifi also it doesnt saying servers are temporary unavailable try after sometime. Kindly suggest
tariqrehmani wrote:
How do i restore my iphone from "no Service". I tried to update my iphone 3G TO iOS 6.0. ...
The iPhone 3G is Not Compatible with iOS 6...
It also appears that your phone may have been Hacked and / or Jailbroken...
If this is the case... you are out of luck... Because...
The discussion of Jailbroken Devices is against the Terms of Use of this Forum.
Why Jailbreak is Not Supported > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3743 -
I got my iPhone 4 unlocked from AT&T but whenever i try to connect my phone to iTunes for restoring, iTunes say me "there is no sim card installed in the iphone you are attempting to activate."
sorry. you cannot discuss and find solution about the jailbroken phones in this forum.
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trying to active my old iPhone 3gs. it showing that activation server is temporary unavailable and on the iTunes showing that there is no sim card installed in the iPhone you are attempting to activate. I unlocked my phone then i upgrade it, after that this happen. i tried with other sim same message come again and again.if any body know solution let me know. thanks
Was the SIM card activated on another phone? I assume this is an ATT style trying to use on T-Mobile? Was the SIM installed correctly? Is the carrier (like T-Mobile) operating IOS 6 devices yet?
If the SIM is a valid SIM from say T-Mobile, you may want to contact them for assistance activating the SIM card.
Activation and SIM issues typically point to the carrier. And if this was a CDMA phone say working with verizon, it will NOT work for ATT or T-Mobile as they use different electronics on the 3GS. The SIM slot is for international use only. -
my iphone is displaying "there is no sim card installed in the iphone you are attempting to activate" wn i connect it to itunes,bcoz i hv installed ios5.0.1 for my iphone 3g.can you tel me how to solve dis problem?
I’m having the same issue.
My phone indeed has no SIM card. I kept the 3GS after upgrading to an iPhone 4 and I was simply using it as an iPod Touch.
As far as I had been told, I was perfectly OK to do that and it had been going fro update to update without any issue up to now.
The problem is that iOS 5 requires a new activation, and that this model cannot be activated with a valid SIM. Obivously, I’m not going to take a new line with AT&T ad pay $xxx every month just to be able to activate my previous phone.
I contacted AT&T but they had no clue how to get out of the problem and said it was in Apple’s hands anyway.
I tried restoring 4.3.5 on the phone, but so far I haven’t been successful :-\
I’m open to any suggestion
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There is no SIM card installed in the iphone you are attemting to activate
just now i was installed ios 5.0.1 but i canot activate my phone it is showing "There is no SIM card installed in the iphone you are attemting to activate"
i had a problem just like this and i found out it was the sim, cos its hard not to put your finger on it when putting it in the phone. the way i did it was to put it in the holder on the iphone and then clean it while on there and then put it in after a bit O2 gave me a replacement sim and worked well.
If this doesn't work well then i would say go to your apple store http://www.apple.com/uk/retail/geniusbar/
they should be able to run tests on the phone and give you a new one right in the store. if its anything to do with the phone the guys in there will make sure you leave with a working phone, if its down to the sim then they will say go back to O2 and O2 will have to fix the problem cos to apple they would of given you a new iphone.
Note if they give you a new iphone then you have to make sure you give your insurance details of your new phone to them. -
there is no sim card installed in the iphone you are attempting to activate what i can do for this massge
pop out the sim card and reseat it in the tray
if that doesn't help do a hard reset on the phone by pressing your home button and your on/off button at the same time till you see the screen go black and an apple logo appear
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