What happens if I put a SIM in a locked phone?
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What happens if I put a SIM in a locked phone?
If a phone was locked, the service provider installed some software on the phone that tied the subscriber ID number on the SIM card to the serial number of that particular phone. The SIM card wouldn’t work in other phones, and the phone wouldn’t work with other SIM cards.
Can I just take the SIM card out of my old phone and put it in my new one?
The SIM card is basically what identifies your phone on the network. If you change phones all you have to do is take the SIM card out of your old phone and put it in your new one. Think of it like your phone number is registered to the SIM card, and you can move it around from phone to phone as you please.
Do you need to replace SIM card in new iPhone?
You should remove your SIM card if you want to move it to a new phone, or need to return it to your service provider. If you’ve been issued a new SIM card, you’ll also need to remove and replace the old one. Additionally, if you’re going to be sending in your phone for repairs, take 30 seconds to remove your SIM card.
How do you unlock your iPhone SIM card?
Unlocking Your SIM Card Open your iPhone’s Settings. This is the grey gear icon on the Home Screen. Scroll down and tap Phone. It’s about a third of the way down the Settings page. Scroll down and tap SIM PIN. This option is near the bottom of the page. Slide the green SIM PIN switch left to the “Off” position.
How do I unlock a network locked SIM card?
A SIM card that has been locked by entering an incorrect PIN three times can be unlocked by entering a PIN unlock key (PUK). The PUK can be found on the information sheet that comes with a SIM card or can be provided by the SIM network carrier.
Do you need SIM card to unlock iPhone?
You don’t need a SIM card to unlock your iPhone. All you need to do is contact the network carrier the iPhone is locked to and ask them to unlock it for you or ask an unlocking company, like doctorSIM.com, to do it if the network refuses.
What does “SIM locked” on iPhone mean?
If you set a lock on the home screen of your iPhone then you will be locked out of it until and unless you know your passcode. Your phone can also be locked due to the fact that it is a carrier locked iPhone. It is also commonly known as ‘SIM lock’. These types of phones can only be unlocked with their specific carrier’s service.