Can I set up an iPhone without a SIM card?
Part 1: Do You Need A SIM to Activate Your iPhone? The good news is, Since the rollout of iOS 12, you can activate your device without a SIM card by only using WiFi. But unfortunately, many older versions of iOS require you to have a working SIM card in order to activate the device.
Do you put SIM card in new iPhone before transferring data?
Yes, you move the SIM card before or after you start the transfer.
How do you fix an iPhone that has no SIM card?
If you see ‘invalid SIM’ or ‘no SIM’ on your iPhone or iPad
- Make sure that you have an active plan with your wireless carrier.
- Restart your iPhone or iPad.
- Check for a carrier settings update.
- Remove your iPhone SIM card or iPad SIM card from the SIM card tray and then put the SIM card back.
- Try using another SIM card.
When setting up a new iPhone When do I insert the SIM card?
When you first take your iPhone out of the box you will need to insert your SIM card using the SIM eject tool which can be found in box. 1. Insert the end of the SIM eject tool into the hole in the SIM tray. Press firmly and push straight in until the SIM tray pops out.
Can you activate an iPhone 4 without a SIM card?
If you just want to use it as an iPod, and it was already activated in iTunes, then you need no SIM at all. Just enable airplane mode, then re-anable just wifi (turning off the cellular radio that way will make the battery last a little bit longer), and use it as you wish.
Do I activate my new phone before transferring data?
No. You can setup the the phone on wifi without the SIM installed so the phone won’t be activated until you install the SIM card.
Do you need a SIM card to transfer data between phones?
Use Bluetooth technology to quickly and wirelessly transfer your contact list from one phone to another. Although you don’t have to use a SIM card for the transfer (the data can be stored in the phone’s memory, not on the SIM card), some phones may require a SIM card to be installed to utilize data on the phone.
Why is my phone showing no SIM card?
The reason why does your phone show no SIM card error is that your phone is unable to properly read the contents of your SIM card. This usually happens when your SIM card is not installed properly, it is damaged, or your phone has software problems after a software update.
Why does my phone say no SIM card emergency calls only?
If your SIM Card is not inserted or is not seated properly, it may cause your phone to only allow calls to 911. Ensure your SIM Card is securely inserted into the slot. It may not hurt to remove it and re-seat it. The SIM card is very small.
Does phone need to be off to insert SIM card?
No, you don’t have to power off. SIM cards can be removed at any time.
Do you have to turn phone off to insert SIM?
It is possible to remove the SIM card without turning the phone off. However, manufacturers, including Apple, warn of a possibility that static electricity could damage the card or the device itself.