Use this guide to remove or replace your gsm iphone s sim card and tray. Im guessing it is recommended because it is a way for verizon to reap additional revenue. Most of the time, it will work fine, and it will deactivate the old sim card in your 5. Rated ip67 maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes under iec standard 60529. Unlock chip compatible with iphone 5s x, unlock sprint, verizon, att, tmobile, metro, xfinity to any gsm sim, do not support cdma sim cards by gnsim. Upgrading to iphone xr on vzw questions about fees, sim.
I was thinking of buying the new iphone 5c for verizon from the apple website. You can then activate, and it will set up a new sync relationship. All iphones have a tiny sim card that wireless carriers use to identify specific iphones on their network. Video covers how to swap the sim cards on an iphone 6. Learn how to activate a new device, swap devices on an existing line, switch to verizon and bring your own phone byod, get a new sim card and more.
I have a verizon iphone 5 and need to buy a compatible sim card to use while in israel. How to unlock your iphone to use with a different carrier. This kit will include the 3in1 sim sizes that fit all cell phones. I currently have a htc windows phone 8x, which is on the 4glte network so i have a micro sim card for it. To insert the sim card in your iphone 5c, place the new sim card into the sim card tray and slide the tray into your phone. This phone includes a verizon sim card in order to work with the lte network.
I plan on activating my iphone 4 number onto the 5c. Punch out your correct sim size when you receive your sim kit in the mail. Sep 19, 2019 use only the sim tray that came with your device. Apple preowned iphone 5c 4g lte with 32gb memory cell. The latest information on new iphones, apple watches, and next generation airpods from verizon wireless including pricing, dates, and full list of features. The phone has a badactive esn and cant be used with sprint. What sim card should i use to put my unlocked verizon iphone 5c on straight talk. If you purchase a new device directly from apple and make sure the new device is an unlocked version which does not come with a sim card, you do not get charged an upgradeactivation fee. With apple smartphones and verizon, you can pair innovative technology with the nations largest and most reliable 4g lte network. Also, if i used the sim card i have now would that work. The sim card lets you access our 4g network and contains your subscriber profile, which includes details about your plan and features. I am buying a new phone and need to know if verizon has a sim card for it. Can i insert my micro sim card into the iphone and use it without having to call verizon to get my phone switched or without having to order a new sim card. Once you have a new sim card, go into settingsreset and clear out everything in the current iphone.
Alternatively, if you have a sim card for the carrier to which you want to switch, you could swap in the new sim card to see if you can make a phone call or send a text. How to unlock a sprint iphone 5c for use with straight talk. Verizon wireless 4g lte sim cards are free for our customers. How to switch carriers with your new iphone 5s or 5c. Please support my youtube channel iscaper1 by using my amazon storefront to purchase products. Amazons choice for sim card iphone 5c verizon verizon nano sim card 4ff nonnfc for iphone x, xr, xs, max 8, 8 plus, 7, 6, ipad air with trendon sim ejection tool 3. If you want lte on local gsm carriers and want an unlocked verizon iphone, you will need a 5s or 5c. Since ios 12, you can now setup and activate an iphone without needing to insert a sim card. I currently have an iphone 4 that does not have a sim card. In march, 2016, i bought an iphone 6s through verizon, on their 24month payment plan. To remove the sim card from your iphone 5c, use an eject tool or paper clip and push to release the sim card tray. The iphone 5c puts all of the features of the iphone 5 into a completely new design colorful unibody shell that feels great in your hand.
How to unlock a verizon iphone with pictures wikihow. Oct 04, 2017 to stay connected with my american iphone this time around, i decided to try out a new strategy and buy a sim card in europe. Most of the time, it will work fine, and it will deactivate the old sim card. Usually you dont have to worry much about what size sim fits in your phone since most carriers will send you a triple cut sim, which includes all 3 sim sizes. Apple iphone dual sim with an esim join verizon heading. All 4g devices, including the iphone 5, 5s, and 5c are unlocked as a matter of corporate policy. Theyre a thirdparty system that helps you unlock verizon iphone 5, and really pretty much any other phones or networks as well. How to activate your iphone 4s55s5c sprintverizon youtube.
Can i swap out or get an adapter for my iphone to htc. If your iphone says no service after you read my other article, come back here and move on to the next step. Have to replace iphone with an unlocked htc till i can get another iphone on my plan. What are the different sim sizes and which phones use. Verizon iphone 5c with gsm sim howardforums is a discussion board dedicated to mobile phones with over 1,000,000 members and growing. That being said, id imagine that that sim free iphone would work with verizon or the other three carriers due to you not having to specify which one you wish to you the iphone on. That means you can use a nanosim or esim from any carrier that provides service for iphone. Sim card problems are a common reason why iphones say searching. But in ios 7 you have to scroll each day from 1970 to 20, so wifi. To pop open the sim tray, insert a paper clip or a simeject tool into the hole beside the tray. These models also have a sim tray for a nanosim cardyou can use a nanosim card from a carrier. I know i could swap the sim cards both 5c and 5s use nano cards, as does xr, but is it advisable to do so, considering the age of these phones 202014.
You may be able to use our sim card with your iphone, but we cant guarantee that it will work. Even if the card didnt move, reinserting the sim card is something you should definitely try. Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously. In the past all phones on verizon s cdma network had to have their meid imei registered to be activated. Using a verizon iphone 5 on att, while signing up for a new android phone i switched from att to verzion a couple of years ago and, after moving into a new house, im finding my verizon service is crap and im ready to move back to att. Once your phone is unlocked, you can go ahead and carry out the phone sim card swap, following the simple steps below. For your convenience howardforums is divided into 7 main sections. I then bought a verizon iphone 5c on ebay, and put the 6s sim in it. Now it should recognize it and the signal will return. Also, as long as your sim in your old phone is a nano sim card, then it will fit your new iphone perfectly. These models also have a sim tray for a nano sim card you can use a nano sim card from a carrier. The old sim card inside that was activated for your friend can not be used for your account. When you are purchasing a service plan, you will be required to purchase a sim kit.
If you choose to use that sim card, follow the instructions that come with your phone. To stay connected with my american iphone this time around, i decided to try out a new strategy and buy a sim card in europe. If it is, that is the reason why your iphone says no sim card. If there is dust in the tray or on the card, wipe it off. Apple preowned iphone 5c 4g lte with 16gb memory cell phone.
How to reactivate iphone with a new sim c apple community. You also can not use any of your old sim cards, it has to be a fresh, unused sim card. The phone came with no sim card so i have a few questions. The correct sim size in a 3in1 punch out is shown below. Verizon can i just swap sim cards from my 5s to my new 6. This phone is locked when you purchase it from its stores. Oct 31, 2019 ipad mini 3 and later, ipad air 2, and ipad pro support apple sim. Mar 11, 2016 we changed carriers from verizon to tmobile. I am going to be in israel for 2 12 weeks in march. In the new world of verizon uses lte and sim cards they still required this, but moving the sim does work.
Simfree means your iphone doesnt ship with a carrier nanosim. My question is that i travel internationally, and would like to use a local sim card. To remove your sim card, you can pick up a sim card ejector tool on amazon or just use a paper clip. Jan 22, 2018 to start the conversation again, simply ask a new question. Does that depend on if i have apple ship them with a new vzw sim card installed vs. Setup and activate an iphone without a sim card youtube. Your iphone 5c does have a sim card slot, and you can learn more about accessing it here.
I need a code from verizon wireless in order to unlock my phone and use my sim ca. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Verizon will have a brochure telling you what to do. A subscriber identity module sim card is a small smartcard thats inserted into a verizon wirelesscertified 4g lte device. Tried to simply swap the sim but thaf didnt work, its too small for the htc. Insted of connect to wifi, you can set the date and time. Get the best deals on verizon sim cards when you shop the largest online selection at. Jun 07, 2018 unlocked iphone wont accept verizon sim card. In some countries and regions, these iphone models feature an esim. Heres info on how to join verizon with your esim on your dual sim capable iphone.
Remove or switch the sim card in your iphone or ipad apple. Your sim card gives your iphone your phone number its what tells your carrier youre you. If you bought your phone in another country, it may have a dual sim slot, which means you may be able to use two sims in one phone. How to unlock verizon iphone without sim card online one of the best techniques to unlock verizon iphone 5 is to use this online tool called doctorsim unlock service. You can activate a cellular plan on an esim from a carrier that supports dual sim. Will buying simfree iphone from apple work on verizon. You will have to turn your 5 off, and then activate the new sim via the instructions. In the past all phones on verizons cdma network had to have their meid imei registered to be activated. Sep 19, 2014 if you choose to use that sim card, follow the instructions that come with your phone. I just purchased a gsm unlocked verizon iphone 5c and am currently trying to put it on straight talk. Keep your phone, switch to consumer cellular using our sim.
The phone is messing up and i dont have a warranty for it because i didnt buy it directly from verizon. Both gsm and cdma devices use sim cards, although if you have an older cdma device you might not be using a sim card. For example, a sim tray from an iphone 6s will not fit in an iphone 7. I need your assistant with my iphone 5c which i have a displayed on my screen that sim not supported and i was giving the phone by a friend of mine which she is in tx while am in west africa, here is my imel number for your help imel 0996001280639. Do i need a new nano sim card or can i change the phone number associat.
Trying to switch my sim card to verizon phone i want to figure out how to use a sprint sims card in my verizon iphone that do. The steps you need to take to insert and remove your sim card will depend on your phone. Pay with your iphone using touch id in stores, within apps, and on the web. Replace a lost card or install a new one when you bring your own device byod to switch to verizon wireless. I recently bought an iphone 5c that has a nano sim card for verizon but it is registered to another verizon number. Using a verizon iphone 5 on att, while signing up for a. The iphone 5c originally shipped with apple ios 7, which was apples current version when the phone was released in 20. It features 4g lte data, high resolution 4inch display, siri voice assistant, airplay media streaming, 8megapixel main camera plus 1.
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