I know all the most recent iphones use the sim card simolw516tq. These walk you through solutions for issues you may have with your device. To pop open the sim tray, insert a paper clip or a simeject tool into the hole beside the tray. To lock your iphones sim card, first open the settings and tap phone. Thank goodness for this card i was unable to get a phone through a company at the time i am grateful to have this card so that i can keep in contact with friends and family. Went into the sprint store and they said u had to go to the corporate store an hour away to get a sim card, went to the corporate store an hour away and waited in line for half an hour with my newborn baby while another associate gossiped with his friend who was visiting, then asked if.
I have heard the new iphone 5 from sprint comes with a sim card slot. S4grus chart doesnt yet include any iphone 2019 data. In our research, we found the sim card was only compatible with apple iphone and ipad devices. I bought a used iphone 5, how do i get a sim card, it says no sim on set up and i went to sprint and the guy said he saw it said no sim so he cant activate it, he said to ask apple but no where do i see you buy the sim card form apple only from your carrier. Apple iphone 5 motorola moto x htc one e8 htc one m8 this nano sim card is compatible with sprint and sprint mvno mobile virtual network operator carriers such as boost mobile, ting, expo mobile, virgin, etc. Instead of using two nanosim card slots, the 2018 iphone lineup lets you associate one line with a physical. If it is, that is the reason why your iphone says no sim card. I am upgrading from an iphone 6 plus to an iphone 7 plus. It is unlocked for international usage, and im aware of contractual requirements to pay an etf. Pull the sim card tray all the way out of the phone. I own an iphone 6 which i dropped in the water so then i bought an iphone 5c which i keep breaking the screens. This is like any other iphone, just without a carrier nano sim card. The iphone xs, iphone xs max, and iphone xr all feature support for a dualsim setup, allow you to have two phone lines in one device.
Troubleshoot issues related to sim card not detected or. Sim card iphone 5 i bought a used iphone with a clear esn. How to unlock an iphone 5 on sprint toms guide forum. Factory unlock sprint iphone 5 to use with any sim card youtube. In some countries and regions, these iphone models feature an esim. Utilize the sim eject tool or paperclip to unlock the tray by inserting it. Sprint uicc icc nano sim card simglw436c iphone 5c, 5s, 6, 6. Push the sim card tray release tool into the sim card tray release, till the sim card tray pops out. Unlocking sprint iphone5 november 2015 forums cnet. Sim cards are only used for access to lte and are not freely. Sprint icc id nano sim card for iphone 5 simglw406r for. If we discover compatible devices in the future, we will update our database to reflect compatibility with those devices. Currently, there are several ways to unlock sprint locked iphone, among which the most popular are the imei unlock method or by phone number. Take the sim card tray release tool and insert it into the sim card tray release.
This will allow you to use your sprint iphone 5 in the u. Sprint available, but have to call customer service for activation no sim included for sprint. I did use it for international usage and still have british and french nano sim cards. Some things to know regarding sim cards when activating an. If sprint is your carrier, youll need to get a new nanosim card in order to activate your iphone 11 or iphone 11 pro. If there is dust in the tray or on the card, wipe it off. If you selected the simfree iphone, youll need to insert your own nanosim card or obtain one from the supported carrier of your choice and activate it in order to use cellular services on your iphone. So i said screw it im gonna buy a cheap android phone in which i did. If we discover compatible devices in the future, we will update our database to. I have the 16 gb iphone 5 from sprint and i realized that the phone still has the sim card slot. These models also have a sim tray for a nano sim card you can use a nano sim card from a carrier. Before the iphone 5, carriers like verizon and sprint who use cdma technology used the iphone itself to link a persons phone number to the cellular data network, not a separate sim card that would be placed inside.
Unlocked iphone 6, 6 plus, 6s, and 6s plus included for completeness. Before the iphone 5, carriers like verizon and sprint who use cdma technology used the iphone itself to link a persons phone number to the cellular data network, not a. Im sorry to hear that our sprint store did not have any sim cards available. Your sim will come with a default pin set by your mobile carrier. This only helps with viewing the sim card numberid on your iphone. How to factory unlock sprint iphone 5 o use with any sim card. Ever since the nexus 5, sprint seems to be ever more accepting of unlocked devices. Even if the card didnt move, reinserting the sim card is something you should definitely try. This is like any other iphone, just without a carrier nanosim card. For example, a sim tray from an iphone 6s will not fit in an iphone 7. Currently, there are several ways to unlock sprint locked iphone, among which the most. You can activate a cellular plan on an esim from a carrier that supports dual sim. If youre having other issues with your phone or device, visit our troubleshooting assistant. From the right edge of the device, remove the sim card tray.
Sprint uicc icc micro sim card simolw216r samsung galaxy s4, s5, s5 sport, note 3, note 4 4. Remove or switch the sim card in your iphone or ipad apple. Check out one of our comprehensive device protection solutions to secure, replace and repair your investment. Nov 29, 2015 ever since the nexus 5, sprint seems to be ever more accepting of unlocked devices designed to work on its network. Learn which size sim card your iphone or ipad uses apple. How to set up sim card lock for a more secure iphone. Jul 12, 2018 sometimes, the sim card may move a bit. Usa sprint iphone factory unlock if you have lock problem with your usa sprint iphone, then you would definitively want to know about the method which can help you unlock it. Instead of using two nano sim card slots, the 2018 iphone lineup lets you associate one line with a physical nano sim card, and one with the new embedded sim, or esim. Overview apple iphone 5 16gb your mobile device is your connection to the world and the gatekeeper to your personal data. I am certain its not a problem with the phone itself because once a chat technician was able to fix it remotely while my phone was powered off without me doing anything.
This nano sim card is brand new and comes directly from the corporate carrier. Get the best deals on sprint iphone 5 sim card when you shop the largest online selection at. Remove the sim card, clean the sim slot and reinsert the sim card. To pop open the sim tray, insert a paper clip or a simeject tool into the hole beside. Sprint icc id nano sim card for iphone 5 simglw406r. The ease of using an international sim card on your iphone on a trip outside north america can be particularly useful whether it is a business trip or a retreat with your family and friends for a few days. International sim cards for iphones the essential guide. Iphone 5 impossible to get a sim even with account sprint. After visiting the sprint office, i have realized that i can do nothing of my phone until i have a sprint sim, which is not provided by sprint at all. Utilize the sim eject tool or paperclip to unlock the tray by inserting it into the provided slot. The sim on the iphone cant be used to store contacts. I would like to know if some can confirm that in fact the 5 comes with a sim card.
Due to the surprise, i ordered with activate later which doesnt include a sim with the order. Unlock code just insert a different sim card that the phone wont. Sprint cdma sim card compatibility chart prepaid masters. Sep 19, 2019 use only the sim tray that came with your device. How to swap your phones sim card sprint has a 3in1 universal sim card that is designed to fit in any of the eligible phones. Dont attempt to remove the sim card while the device is powered on. The sprint simglw436c is a nanosize sprint sim card manufactured for pcscompatible apple devices. In this video i show you how with this unlock sim you can unlock any iphone from sprint and you do not need to leave the unlock sim inserted. Nano, simglw406r, apple ipad mini, apple iphone 5, htc one e8. Now after one week the phone is complaining no sim, four times so far today. May 06, 2020 ipad mini 3 and later, ipad air 2, and ipad pro support apple sim.
Apr 22, 2019 the iphone xs, iphone xs max, and iphone xr all feature support for a dual sim setup, allow you to have two phone lines in one device. One of the key concerns people have while attempting unlock is whether it is permanent, which is where doctorsim comes in because it is a onestop. Jul 12, 2016 to lock your iphones sim card, first open the settings and tap phone. You also cannot back up data to or read data from the iphones sim. As of right now, there are nine unlocked, sim free phones that sprint allows. Nov 16, 2019 the sim on the iphone cant be used to store contacts. If youre on a cdma network like verizon wireless, virgin mobile, or sprint, your phone might use a sim card but the identification features explained above are not stored on the sim. Feb 28, 2019 in this video i show you how with this unlock sim you can unlock any iphone from sprint and you do not need to leave the unlock sim inserted. You also cannot back up data to or read data from the iphone s sim. Took phone to tmobile and when they installed their sim card, got an. The sim card you receive in the mail will allow you to get up and. By away here i have an iphone 5 s that belong to sprint but i want it to. Instead, all data that would be stored on the sim on other phones is stored in the iphones main storage or in icloud along with your music, apps, and other data.
Has the playbook been updated to include which sim will work in the iphone 11. Sprint gave me the unlock code for my iphone5 as my contract is done. The iphone 5s from sprint is technically compatible with all four carriers 3g. I apologize for the misunderstanding in regards to your sim card issue. Instead, all data that would be stored on the sim on other phones is stored in the iphone s main storage or in icloud along with your music, apps, and other data. Nov 22, 2016 remove the sim card, clean the sim slot and reinsert the sim card. These models also have a sim tray for a nanosim cardyou can use a nanosim card from a carrier. View the graphic below to determine the appropriate sim card for your phone. Motorola moto x htc one e8 htc one m8 this nano sim card is compatible with sprint and sprint mvno mobile virtual network operator. Remove or switch the sim card in your iphone or ipad. However, in order for you to use an international sim card on your iphone, it must be equipped with a sim card slot. How to determine which sprint sim works in your phone prepaid. When activating the new phone, do i need to move my old sim card from the 6 plus to the 7. About a month ago sprint started listing a 3 in 1 universal sim card.
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