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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Unlock sim after passing opportunity to unlock on iPhone startup
This must be some basic stuff but I'm unable to figure it out.
I've restarted my iPhone, inserted my security code and then when the numpad appeared to insert my SIM pin code, I pressed the home ...
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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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Change preferred line for multiple (all) contacts
When using a dual sim the iPhone has a system where it automatically overwrites the default sim card to be used for calls and messages. Instead it uses a setting saved per contact that it will choose ...
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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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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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Important Carrier Message "Unlock iPhone to view message"
Yesterday I made an update to the latest iOS version. Now I have to unlock the phone to enter the passcode for Mobile ID (2FA authentication).
Before the update, I could enter the Mobile ID passcode ...
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Shortcut to switch off and on individual cellular network
iPhone iOS13 w/ dual SIMS: T-Mobile (EU) & AT&T (US). I need help shortcut script:
IF I arrive home THEN
turn on airplane mode and WIFI
GO To Settings -- Cellular (Cellular Plans)
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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 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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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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will iPhone 14 have the physical SIM slot in europe?
I live in Italy and i want to buy an iPhone 14 Pro when it comes out, but I don`t know if for the European iPhone models there will be the physical SIM slot as they announced that in the US the iPhone ...
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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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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 ...
