So I bought an unlocked HTC 10 the other day. The unlocked version isn't natively compatible with Verizon's network, but by following this guide I was able to flash the Verizon radio. *hopefully* everything is working! The process went smoothly enough.
The problem now is I need to activate my new nano SIM card on this unlocked phone. I know next to nothing about SIM cards and how they work.... is Verizon going to give me a hard time about activating on this phone since it their system will tell them it's incompatible? I know if they activate the SIM the HTC should work fine thanks to the new radio, but I'm worried that they'll take one look at my IMEI number and tell me they can't do it. If I tell them I flashed the Verizon radio, will they unlock it? Am I better off cutting my old micro SIM to fit the HTC nano SIM card slot?
If nothing else, I could activate my SIM with a friends phone and IMEI. What are the disadvantages of that?
Edit: I just activated a nano SIM on my old phone with a nano->micro adapter, then put it in the HTC 10. Worked great!
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Ok When I Turn My Dash On Now I Get A Screen That Say ..sim Card Is Missing Or Is Invalid...i Even Tried My Wifes Sim Card Does The Same Thing...any One Got Any Ideas...my Other Dash Works Fine.....please Help I Tried Reboots And Different Roms...etc...still Does It Seems Like The Phone Isnt Reading My Sim Card..the Phone Is Only 1 Month Old..
Are you sure the phone is SIM unlocked? Or if the SIM card is the right one for the phone? There's really only one correct way to insert a SIM card....Are you sure this isn't an ID10T error? PEBKAC error maybe?
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Dixkg said:
I Dont Know!
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What network do you have, and where did you get your phone from. I can try to help you out from here just let me know the network and where you have your phone from. Also tell me if the phone is tmobile branded (if it says tmobile on it in the front).
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Ok When I Turn My Dash On Now I Get A Screen That Say ..sim Card Is Missing Or Is Invalid...i Even Tried My Wifes Sim Card Does The Same Thing...any One Got Any Ideas...my Other Dash Works Fine.....please Help I Tried Reboots And Different Roms...etc...still Does It Seems Like The Phone Isnt Reading My Sim Card
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I have the same problem. When I was running WM6, I would get this error multiple times throughout the day and I'd have to turn the PHONE function off then back on or sometimes I'd even have to do a soft-reset to get my Dash to recognize my SIM. Now that I have flashed my to Kavanna's WM6.1 I only get this error once a day, but I'd like to know how to stop it from happening.
Network: T-Moblie
Bought From: Ebay
Branded: Yes
Sim Unlocked: No
App Unlocked: Yes
WM 6.1 Standard
Radio Version 4.1.13.51_03.07.90
RIL Version 2.002
CE OS 5.2.19700 (Build 19700.1.1.0)
Thanks in advance.
If you have not exchanged your SIM in a while it could just be that the SIM is old, yeah it happens. It is free to swap out your SIM card at any T-Mobile retail store. I had this problem about a year ago and I simply went to T-Mobile and they gave me a new SIM (they just copy the contents of your SIM to a new one and program it with your number. Solved my SIM error message.
Also your SIM may be inserted wrong, it could be dirty (the contacts can 'gloss over') or there is dirt / dust in the SIM holder.. blow it out.
If all the above fails then it is the device, if under warranty have it replaced.
I had the SIM card replaced by T-Mobile about a month ago and that solved the problem for a couple of days, but now it's back. I made sure it is aligned right and clean.
Any other ideas?
My Desire came from vodafone on contract, it was officially branded. It didn't come with vodafone software or anything but did originally need a gold card to root it.
I have rooted, installed custom recovery and ROM, gone S-OFF.
Is my phone sim locked to vodafone? I have put an old T-Mobile sim card in and it booted, no errors, in status it does show the phone number associated with the T-Mobile sim and am showing signal. If I try to make a call I get 'mobile network not available'. I'm sure there is no credit left on that sim, so that might explain that.
Anyway to know for sure, I am going to be in the states for almost two months and want to take it with me and get a payg sim card there.
Thanks!
Vodafone don't tend to SIM lock their phones anymore, try another SIM that you know is working (but if you have no credit you should still be able to receive calls)
Im pretty sure vodaphone network locks their devices, in order to unlock your device and be able to put other network sim cards in the phone and be able to use them you have to request a sim-unlock code from vodaphone or buy one online. Im currently in a similar position where I actually have a code but cant use it, most probable because I have a custom rom installed. When you enter your non-vodaphone sim does it not ask for a sim-unlock code?
Edit: I guess im wrong about vodaphone's policy then! Ignore all of the above!
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Vodafone don't tend to SIM lock their phones anymore, try another SIM that you know is working (but if you have no credit you should still be able to receive calls)
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Thanks,
Well, was not able to receive calls but then again that sim card has not been used in 2-3 years so it is possibly not 'network aware' anymore. I'll see if I can pick up a current sim card somewhere to test.
Either way I guess worst case scenario is paying to get it unlocked in the States, so no big deal.
Thanks for the help guys.
I bought a One X locked to the Orange network and purchased an unlock code for it. I put my T-Mobile SIM in and entered the code and it worked fine. A signal appeared. I tried to dial and the call failed, tried to send an SMS and it failed. Internet worked fine once the APN settings were entered.
My initial response was that the phone MUST be blocked; however I paid for a CheckMend report and the phone is NOT blocked.
I tried my girlfriend's SIM on the Three network and it worked fine - no problem making calls or sending texts.
The only difference is that hers is on a different network and is a micro SIM, whereas mine is a genuine T-Mobile nano SIM in an adaptor that I got from an O2 SIM pack. Truth be told, it isn't the best fit in the world but it has worked in every single other phone I've used over the past few months.
I also tried my T-Mobile data SIM (which is also NANO) and that also wouldn't let me make any calls or send a text.
Another strange thing is that it won't let me switch to T-Mobile-Orange in network settings. It says the SIM won't allow it, yet I'm able to do it with any other phone.
Can anyone shed any light on this?
Thanks in advance.
leoni1980 said:
I bought a One X locked to the Orange network and purchased an unlock code for it. I put my T-Mobile SIM in and entered the code and it worked fine. A signal appeared. I tried to dial and the call failed, tried to send an SMS and it failed. Internet worked fine once the APN settings were entered.
My initial response was that the phone MUST be blocked; however I paid for a CheckMend report and the phone is NOT blocked.
I tried my girlfriend's SIM on the Three network and it worked fine - no problem making calls or sending texts.
The only difference is that hers is on a different network and is a micro SIM, whereas mine is a genuine T-Mobile nano SIM in an adaptor that I got from an O2 SIM pack. Truth be told, it isn't the best fit in the world but it has worked in every single other phone I've used over the past few months.
I also tried my T-Mobile data SIM (which is also NANO) and that also wouldn't let me make any calls or send a text.
Another strange thing is that it won't let me switch to T-Mobile-Orange in network settings. It says the SIM won't allow it, yet I'm able to do it with any other phone.
Can anyone shed any light on this?
Thanks in advance.
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I'm currently using a Three nano sim (From iphone 5) in my one x. Been working fine for me for the last couple of months. Mine was also locked to Orange before purchasing an unlock code.
Also using a nano sim from iphone5 in my HOX now, working perfectly
Hmm I wonder what it could be then. Are either of you on T-Mobile? I wonder if perhaps the pins are a lot smaller onT-Mobile SIMs and something just doesn't quite line up right. As I said, it works fine with my girlfriend's micro SIM on Three.
Odp: Does the One X dislike Nano SIMs?
I'm on t-mobile, but using micro SIM, so just to make you sure, it's not a carrier issue.
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Got my SIM swapped by T-Mobile for a micro SIM and it still didn't work so it must have been a faulty SIM slot. I've received a refund. Weird how it worked with a Three SIM though. Must be a broken or misaligned pin in the SIM slot that somehow wasn't affected with certain SIM cards.
Hey guys so I just got a new M8 through ATT. I was wondering since they shipped the phone to me can I just activate the new sim card and put it in the phone no problems? Or do I need to Activate the phone as well. I purchased and had it shipped from ATT. Just wondering since I never had to activate my nexus 4 and don't remember for my LG G2.
Thanks for the help!
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Hey guys so I just got a new M8 through ATT. I was wondering since they shipped the phone to me can I just activate the new sim card and put it in the phone no problems? Or do I need to Activate the phone as well. I purchased and had it shipped from ATT. Just wondering since I never had to activate my nexus 4 and don't remember for my LG G2.
Thanks for the help!
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As long as the sim you have is compatible with the carrier you ordered from, and your sim is currently working, you won't have any problem just putting it into a new phone.
That being said, it needs to be the right size simcard. The One M8 using a NanoSim. If your current sim is not a nanosim you'll need to go into the store and have them transfer your account information onto a new sim (this is usually done for free).
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As long as the sim you have is compatible with the carrier you ordered from, and your sim is currently working, you won't have any problem just putting it into a new phone.
That being said, it needs to be the right size simcard. The One M8 using a NanoSim. If your current sim is not a nanosim you'll need to go into the store and have them transfer your account information onto a new sim (this is usually done for free).
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Thanks the phone came with a new sim card!
magestic1995 said:
Thanks the phone came with a new sim card!
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Depending on how your provider works, booting up the M8 with the new sim should deactivate your old sim if they're tied to the same number. If that's not the case, you'll likely have to transfer your account to the new sim over the phone or in store.
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Depending on how your provider works, booting up the M8 with the new sim should deactivate your old sim if they're tied to the same number. If that's not the case, you'll likely have to transfer your account to the new sim over the phone or in store.
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Yeah I knew that. Just had to make sure there wasnt some sort of activating the phone as for some reason.
Thanks!
I'm on Verizon, my SIM was a microSIM originally, it came with my Galaxy S3. I cut it down with a SIM cutter a while back to use it with a Moto X (original version), it worked fine for a long time in that phone. I just moved it over to my N5X this morning, and a few hours later the phone has twice told me that no SIM is installed. I had to remove the SIM tray and re-insert it to make it work. Anyone else having this problem?
I cut my microSIM myself freehand and haven't had any issues with it at all. Is it possible that your SIM is dirty/corroded or something? I'd be surprised if the slot on the phone was having issues already.
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I cut my microSIM myself freehand and haven't had any issues with it at all. Is it possible that your SIM is dirty/corroded or something? I'd be surprised if the slot on the phone was having issues already.
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I actually polished the contacts a bit before putting it in the 5X. It gave me a No SIM error twice in about 3 hours, but hasn't done it in the last 6 hours or so, we'll see if it comes back. I know MicroSIMs are a little thicker than NanoSIMs, I wonder if the extra thickness caused/causes it. If it comes back maybe I'll try sanding the SIM down a bit.
Jacquestrapp said:
I'm on Verizon, my SIM was a microSIM originally, it came with my Galaxy S3. I cut it down with a SIM cutter a while back to use it with a Moto X (original version), it worked fine for a long time in that phone. I just moved it over to my N5X this morning, and a few hours later the phone has twice told me that no SIM is installed. I had to remove the SIM tray and re-insert it to make it work. Anyone else having this problem?
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I have been having this happen a couple time a week. I'm in the exact same situation being on Verizon, coming from a Galaxy S3, and I cut my micro SIM down to a nano. Did you sand your cut SIM down or get a new one? If so, did this fix the issue?
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dmudd said:
I have been having this happen a couple time a week. I'm in the exact same situation being on Verizon, coming from a Galaxy S3, and I cut my micro SIM down to a nano. Did you sand your cut SIM down or get a new one? If so, did this fix the issue?
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I'm still using the same SIM, the problem hasn't recurred so I haven't done anything about it. If it happens again, I plan to sand the SIM down.
Are you talking about a pop-up error, or just it saying "no sim" in the upper right hand side of the screen? I have it take a little bit to recognize after some reboots, but it always recognizes it after 5-10 seconds. I have a brand new sim from t-mobile that I have been using, so it would not be related to a cut sim or anything like that.
Jacquestrapp said:
I'm on Verizon, my SIM was a microSIM originally, it came with my Galaxy S3. I cut it down with a SIM cutter a while back to use it with a Moto X (original version), it worked fine for a long time in that phone. I just moved it over to my N5X this morning, and a few hours later the phone has twice told me that no SIM is installed. I had to remove the SIM tray and re-insert it to make it work. Anyone else having this problem?
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Yes!
I had a microSIM cut down and got the issue. Went and got a new nanoSIM still having the issue.
Annoying.
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This happened to me again, so I finally just asked Verizon for a new nanoSIM and now it's been a week or so with no problems.
I to am on Verizon. And had my sim cut since I am coming from the g4. And have it pop up saying no sim twice. And I removed the sim and reinstalled it and rebooted the device and usually works. But i hope its just something that will work itself out
Yes it's been doing this for a week since I've had my Nexus 5X, I just had to reboot it to have the sim recognized again. And this morning it says "no sim card" no matter what I do. If i remove the sim and plug it back in, sometimes it will work and last for a minute and then again "no sim card". I'm really pissed. I'll try the sim in another phone to see whether or not the problem comes from there.
So question for Verizon ownwers. I got a nano sim card but need to activate it. Can I activate it with a Verizon phone even if it uses a micro sim? Only ask because I came from the g4 and I cut it but I'm trying to get this nano activated to try and eliminate the no sim.
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So question for Verizon ownwers. I got a nano sim card but need to activate it. Can I activate it with a Verizon phone even if it uses a micro sim? Only ask because I came from the g4 and I cut it but I'm trying to get this nano activated to try and eliminate the no sim.
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I just called customer service to activate the sim card and then popped it into my phone. They didn't give me any trouble.
They don't need to activate the sim card to a phone or need an imei?
STIKID said:
They don't need to activate the sim card to a phone or need an imei?
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I called Customer Service and got them to send me one by telling them that I was going to by a Verizon HTC One M9 from a friend. Then when I got the SIM, I just called them again and they activated it for me no problem. I don't remember them asking me for which phone again.
I have seen in other threads on here where people have said that Verizon will activate the SIM card in store even if you tell them its for the Nexus 5X; so, activating over phone or in store should be no problem.