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Does a phone need a SIM card to charge?

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Does a phone need a SIM card to charge?

The short answer, yes. Your Android smartphone will totally work without a SIM card. In fact, you can do almost everything you can do with it right now, without paying a carrier anything or using a SIM card. All you need is Wi-Fi (internet access), a few different apps, and a device to use.

What happens if you don’t have a SIM card for your iPhone?

You will need a SIM card to set up your iPhone as a Wi-Fi-only device, but only temporarily. After that, it’ll work SIM-free. If you have a non-operational SIM card handy, then you could insert it into the old iPhone to keep the messages from appearing occasionally.

Does having no SIM card drain battery?

No. Battety use is determined by the state of the phone and usage and sim or no sim makes no difference. A phone will consume more battery based on screen brightness and types of apps used.

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How can I use my old iPhone without a SIM card?

Activate iPhone Without SIM Card

  1. Press the Power Button to start iPhone and Slide-right to start the Setup Process.
  2. On the next screens, select Language > select Country > tap on Set Up Manually option.
  3. Select your WiFi Network > enter WiFi Network Password > tap on OK to dismiss “No SIM Card” pop-up.

Can you use an iPhone without a carrier?

An iPhone can work fine without a carrier, but you won’t be able to make Cellular calls without an active service plan from a carrier. The service plan is what lets you among other things make cellular voice calls.

Does turning off SIM save battery?

If you switch to GSM, as opposed to 3G for either, or both, of the cards then that will help reduce the battery drain, and hence extend the life of a single battery charge. As you suggest, turning off the second SIM (if it is not needed) will save power use.

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Can a SIM card affect battery life?

Re: Can a bad sim card drain your battery? A dodgy SIM could cause increased battery usage if it is causing the phone to not stay connected to the network as the background processes involved in reading the SIM and registering to the network would be running far in excess to what they normally would.

Can a phone call without a SIM Card?

Can a phone work without a SIM card? Yes, a smartphone can work without a SIM card if it is connected to a Wi-Fi network as it can route its calls through that network.

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