Questions tagged [sim]
Subscriber Identity Module: a chip card or electronic analog that maps a cellular service account to a specific hardware device.
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Why does my phone number keep disappearing from my iPhone?
iPhone SE 2nd Generation (2020) running iOS 26.2, Straight Talk for phone service.
I've run into an issue over the past several weeks where text messages would be flagged “Not Delivered.” More ...
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How can I find out which new carrier settings are available after switching the SIM card?
I read on my iPhone 12 mini after switching the SIM card:
Carrier Settings Update
New settings are available. Would you like to update them now?
How can I find out which new carrier settings are ...
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Cannot physically remove deactivated SIM from iPad Air Gen5, can I still use eSIM?
Cannot physically remove deactivated SIM from iPad Air Gen5, can I still use eSIM?
iPad is encased in an Xciel case and thus deactivated SIM cannot be removed. Can we still use eSIM? We cannot ...
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SIM shows no service most of the time
I’m using BSNL SIM which shows no service most of the time on my iPhone SE 2022 model. But the SIM works perfectly on Android phones. I contacted their support but no solution was given since the ...
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Will the SIM card for an iPhone 12 fit into the cellular SIM slot on an iPad Mini version 6?
Apple Genius in the Stanford Apple store just told me "yes".
Apple's online chat help (live agent) just told me "no".
Does anyone know the actual correct answer? Thanks!
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Unclear if my iPhone is has a carrier lock or not
I have a very old iPhone 6 that I bought locked from Verizon. I'm trying to understand whether it still has a carrier lock on it, or whether I could bring my own SIM from a carrier that is not Verizon....
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iPhone 3G communication app
I have an iPhone 3G running iOS 4.2.1 that I recently restored to factory settings. I have been using it mostly as an iPod, because I can't find any communication apps for it. I tried putting in a ...
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IPhone says roaming data is turned off when it isn’t
I am travelling in Europe with an iPhone 12 mini, with an eSIM from home (Australia) and a travel SIM from 3UK. The travel SIM has a 30 day life (for some resta il reason from the company that I ...
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30-day iMessage grace period with eSIM?
When traveling, it’s helpful to use a temporary local SIM card to increase coverage and reduce cost. Swapping your physical SIM with a new one gives you seamless access to apps that rely on data (e.g. ...
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iCloud Hacked and trusted number changed - is there anything I can do?
Note: This might be more of a rant than a question, but I'd still appreciate advice.
I have a dual SIM phone. All of a sudden, the eSIM (personal line) kept getting calls on loop from a number saying ...
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How to temporarily disable iPhone SIM card?
It's easy to disable wi-fi connections or cellular data, but how does one disable connections to cellular networks?
Three obvious solutions:
use Airplane mode.
remove SIM card.
explicitly set the ...
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Troubleshooting international SIM connection issues on iPhone
I have an iPhone SE 2 with a German O2 SIM card with an unlimited data plan and that is supposed to be able to use other networks when traveling in the EU. The last time I was in Sweden it often ...
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I have an old iPad, it had a SIM but not cellular voice, is there a way to make calls?
I have an old iPad Air 32 GB (about 8-10 years old I think), it had a SIM card but not cellular voice capability. Is there a way to make calls? Some app? I have tried:
Facetime FAIL
CallRight FAIL
I ...
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App to help (manually) choose network provider
I have a dual-sim iPhone 13, which I use when commuting across the Swiss-EU border. With my current Swiss phone plan, I have free data roaming within the EU.
When in Switzerland, I have Automatic ...
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Iphone 14 in Hungary - Budapest comes with physical sim or e-sim only? [duplicate]
Iphone 14 in Hungary-Budapest comes with physical sim or e-sim only ? As I want to buy one
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