21st November 2019

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Why my SIM card is not working?

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Your SIM card or device may be configured for your previous network and will need to be reconfigured. Clean the gold connectors on the SIM with a clean lint-free cloth. Replace the battery and turn your phone on without the SIM. Turn your phone off, replace the SIM and restart the phone.

Regarding this, how do I activate a new SIM card in my iPhone?

Before you can use your iPhone, you'll need to insert your SIM. To activate the iPhone, you'll need to connect to our 3G network or Wi-Fi. If you don't have a 3G network or Wi-Fi connection, click here to complete your iPhone activation using iTunes.

How do you activate a SIM card for Verizon?

Switch on the cell phone by pressing the power button. 6. If your phone is ready then dial “(877) 807-4646” from the dial pad. If you are a Business customer then you should call “(800) 922-0204” to activate your SIM.

How do you activate a Vodafone SIM card?

Turn your phone on and dial 1300-101-606 from the phone's keypad. Wait until you are connected to a Vodafone representative and explain that you want to activate your SIM card. If it is an automated message, wait for the voice prompts and choose "Activate" from the automated menu.

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Why does my phone say there is no SIM card?

SIM Tray Closed: Make sure that the SIM card tray on the side of your phone is completely closed. Eject the SIM tray on the side of the iPhone, take out the SIM card, put it back in again, and then replace the SIM tray. Reboot: Hold down the Home button and the Power button simultaneously until the Apple icon appears.

2

Why my SIM card is locked?

The SIM card on your mobile phone will become locked if you enter an incorrect personal identification number (PIN) three times. To unlock it you must reset your PIN by entering your SIM card's unique unlock key (also called a PIN unblocking key or PUK).

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How do you fix a SIM card?

To fix it just follow the steps below or watch the video:

Pop out the sim card by putting a small paperclip or pin into the tiny hole on the side of your iPhone.
Take the card out of the little tray.
Put some rubbing alcohol on the end of a Q-Tip.
Rub the copper side of the sim card thoroughly.

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What does it mean when your phone says no SIM?

If you get an alert that says Invalid SIM or No SIM Card installed, follow these steps.

Make sure that you have an active plan with your wireless carrier.
Update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS.
Restart your iPhone.
Check for a carrier settings update.

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How do you clean your SIM card?

Clean the SIM card following these steps:

Turn off the device and remove the SIM card.
Blow away or use a dry soft cloth to remove any dust/dirt/lint inside the battery compartment and around the SIM card slot.
Gently wipe the gold SIM card contacts with a soft cloth to remove any dust or oils.

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How do I fix my phone if it says no service?

If you see No Service or Searching on your iPhone or iPad

Check your coverage area. Make sure that you're in an area with cellular network coverage.
Restart your iPhone or iPad. Restart your device.
Check for a Carrier Settings update.
Take out the SIM card and put it back in.
Reset your Network Settings.
Update your iPhone or iPad.
Contact your carrier.
Get more help.

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What does it mean when my phone says not registered on network?

It means the sim card is no longer talking to the network. This is either a phone or sim issue / failure. Try your sim in another phone first and if that works your phone is faulty or barred. If sim doesn't work in another phone it could be a network issue.

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What is IMS on a cell phone?

The IP Multimedia Subsystem or IP Multimedia Core Network Subsystem (IMS) is an architectural framework for delivering IP multimedia services. Historically, mobile phones have provided voice call services over a circuit-switched-style network, rather than strictly over an IP packet-switched network.

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Why does it say emergency calls only?

Airplane mode – switch Airplane Mode on and then after a few seconds switch it back off. Check the SIM – if your cell phone has a SIM card then make sure that it's inserted correctly, that it's clean and functioning properly. Check your Apps – the most common cause of problems on Android phones are app related.

10

How do I get out of emergency mode on my phone?

To turn off Emergency Mode, try these things: Press and hold the END button (or the button you use to end a call) for 3 seconds. Turn your phone off and then on again. Reset your phone (see Troubleshooting your wireless phone)

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What does emergency call only mean?

Technically saying your mobile don't need SIM to make calls, but restricted only for Emergency calls. "SIM is used only to carry your phone number and carrier info, but not to receive signal". And so Emergency call service centers can't call you back because they need your number to track you back.

12

Can you make a 999 call with no signal?

Because it's a Emergency number (like 911 in US or 112 in Europe). For emergency calls the mobile phone is not limited to the network of the inserted SIM, but can use ANY network available to make such a call. So your phone doesn't actually have "no signal" in this case, but just has no signal of your network.

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Can you make an emergency call without a SIM card?

On some networks a GSM phone without a SIM card may be used to make emergency calls and most GSM phones accept a larger list of emergency numbers without SIM card, such as 112, 911, 118, 119, 000, 110, 08, and 999. The GSM phones may regard some phone numbers with one or two digits as special service codes.

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What is the 112 number for?

112 is the common emergency telephone number that can be dialed free of charge from most mobile telephones and, in some countries, fixed telephones in order to reach emergency services (ambulance, fire and rescue, police).

15

Can you make a 911 call without a SIM card?

Mobile phones can make emergency calls without SIM cards in some countries, but not others. Both the phone and the SIM card have emergency number(s) preprogrammed. (So, theoretically you could dig up a cell phone that you haven't used in years, turn it on, and successfully dial 911 in the US.)

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How does 911 know where you are?

Today's cellphone system does not automatically send location data when you dial 911. After the call comes in, the dispatcher's computer transmits a digital request to the cellphone network seeking the phone's location. The data exchange can take seconds or even minutes. Sometimes, it doesn't return a location at all.

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Can you call 911 if there is no service?

This means if your provider doesnt have coverage in that area, your phone will show that it has no service. But, another provider may offer coverage there and will transmit your 911 call for you. So, definitely give the call a try. You can also reach 911 with a cell phone that is not associated with a provider.

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Can you call 911 from a phone without service?

Cell phones can only call 911 if they are connected to a cell tower (any cell tower, not just your provider's). If you cannot connect to any cell tower, you can't call 911. It's not physically possible.

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What does the emergency button on the Iphone do?

Rapidly press the side button five times. The Emergency SOS slider will appear. (In India, you only need to press the button three times, then your iPhone automatically calls emergency services.) Drag the Emergency SOS slider to call emergency services.

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How do you activate a Vodafone SIM card?

Turn your phone on and dial 1300-101-606 from the phone's keypad. Wait until you are connected to a Vodafone representative and explain that you want to activate your SIM card. If it is an automated message, wait for the voice prompts and choose "Activate" from the automated menu.

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