Most of the time, it will work fine, and it will deactivate the old sim card in your 5. I then bought a verizon iphone 5c on ebay, and put the 6s sim in it. The correct sim size in a 3in1 punch out is shown below. But in ios 7 you have to scroll each day from 1970 to 20, so wifi. Your iphone 5c does have a sim card slot, and you can learn more about accessing it here. Remove or switch the sim card in your iphone or ipad apple. How to unlock your iphone to use with a different carrier. Once you have a new sim card, go into settingsreset and clear out everything in the current iphone. Video covers how to swap the sim cards on an iphone 6. Apple iphone dual sim with an esim join verizon heading. I am buying a new phone and need to know if verizon has a sim card for it. These models also have a sim tray for a nano sim card you can use a nano sim card from a carrier.
Your sim card gives your iphone your phone number its what tells your carrier youre you. 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. What are the different sim sizes and which phones use. I am going to be in israel for 2 12 weeks in march. With apple smartphones and verizon, you can pair innovative technology with the nations largest and most reliable 4g lte network. How to reactivate iphone with a new sim c apple community. Im guessing it is recommended because it is a way for verizon to reap additional revenue. You will have to turn your 5 off, and then activate the new sim via the instructions. Apple preowned iphone 5c 4g lte with 32gb memory cell.
Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. If you want lte on local gsm carriers and want an unlocked verizon iphone, you will need a 5s or 5c. How to switch carriers with your new iphone 5s or 5c. Sep 19, 2014 if you choose to use that sim card, follow the instructions that come with your phone. Get the best deals on verizon sim cards when you shop the largest online selection at. Can i swap out or get an adapter for my iphone to htc. 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. Keep your phone, switch to consumer cellular using our sim. In the past all phones on verizon s cdma network had to have their meid imei registered to be activated. Verizon iphone 5c with gsm sim howardforums is a discussion board dedicated to mobile phones with over 1,000,000 members and growing. 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. In the past all phones on verizons cdma network had to have their meid imei registered to be activated. Sep 19, 2019 use only the sim tray that came with your device.
You also can not use any of your old sim cards, it has to be a fresh, unused sim card. Theyre a thirdparty system that helps you unlock verizon iphone 5, and really pretty much any other phones or networks as well. 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. Learn which size sim card your iphone or ipad uses apple. Jun 07, 2018 unlocked iphone wont accept verizon sim card. I plan on activating my iphone 4 number onto the 5c. Upgrading to iphone xr on vzw questions about fees, sim. The iphone 5c originally shipped with apple ios 7, which was apples current version when the phone was released in 20.
Even if the card didnt move, reinserting the sim card is something you should definitely try. How to activate your iphone 4s55s5c sprintverizon youtube. Rated ip67 maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes under iec standard 60529. The phone is messing up and i dont have a warranty for it because i didnt buy it directly from verizon. Now it should recognize it and the signal will return.
If your iphone says no service after you read my other article, come back here and move on to the next step. Sim card problems are a common reason why iphones say searching. I currently have a htc windows phone 8x, which is on the 4glte network so i have a micro sim card for it. If you choose to use that sim card, follow the instructions that come with your phone. It features 4g lte data, high resolution 4inch display, siri voice assistant, airplay media streaming, 8megapixel main camera plus 1. Use this guide to remove or replace your gsm iphone s sim card and tray. This phone includes a verizon sim card in order to work with the lte network. 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. A subscriber identity module sim card is a small smartcard thats inserted into a verizon wirelesscertified 4g lte device. Verizon can i just swap sim cards from my 5s to my new 6. The old sim card inside that was activated for your friend can not be used for your account. I need a code from verizon wireless in order to unlock my phone and use my sim ca. The steps you need to take to insert and remove your sim card will depend on your phone. Use the wallet app to apply for, manage, and use apple card.
This phone is locked when you purchase it from its stores. For your convenience howardforums is divided into 7 main sections. 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. How to unlock a verizon iphone with pictures wikihow. If youre not sure how to remove your sim card, read steps of my article about why iphones sometimes say no sim. To remove your sim card, you can pick up a sim card ejector tool on amazon or just use a paper clip. 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. Pay with your iphone using touch id in stores, within apps, and on the web.
Punch out your correct sim size when you receive your sim kit in the mail. The sim card lets you access our 4g network and contains your subscriber profile, which includes details about your plan and features. If there is dust in the tray or on the card, wipe it off. For example, a sim tray from an iphone 6s will not fit in an iphone 7. Nov 10, 2016 when you are purchasing a service plan, you will be required to purchase a sim kit. When you are purchasing a service plan, you will be required to purchase a sim kit. Please support my youtube channel iscaper1 by using my amazon storefront to purchase products. 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. Replace a lost card or install a new one when you bring your own device byod to switch to verizon wireless. In the new world of verizon uses lte and sim cards they still required this, but moving the sim does work. 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.
Once your phone is unlocked, you can go ahead and carry out the phone sim card swap, following the simple steps below. Oct 31, 2019 ipad mini 3 and later, ipad air 2, and ipad pro support apple sim. Jan 22, 2018 to start the conversation again, simply ask a new question. Verizon will have a brochure telling you what to do. You may be able to use our sim card with your iphone, but we cant guarantee that it will work. Most of the time, it will work fine, and it will deactivate the old sim card. In march, 2016, i bought an iphone 6s through verizon, on their 24month payment plan. I was thinking of buying the new iphone 5c for verizon from the apple website. Dec, 2019 some new phones may have an esim or dual sim capability with esims, which means your sim card will be available electronically.
All 4g devices, including the iphone 5, 5s, and 5c are unlocked as a matter of corporate policy. Mar 11, 2016 we changed carriers from verizon to tmobile. 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. If it is, that is the reason why your iphone says no sim card. 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. All iphones have a tiny sim card that wireless carriers use to identify specific iphones on their network.
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. I currently have an iphone 4 that does not have a sim card. Since ios 12, you can now setup and activate an iphone without needing to insert a sim card. Verizon wireless 4g lte sim cards are free for our customers. The phone came with no sim card so i have a few questions. My question is that i travel internationally, and would like to use a local sim card. Also, as long as your sim in your old phone is a nano sim card, then it will fit your new iphone perfectly. Have to replace iphone with an unlocked htc till i can get another iphone on my plan. That means you can use a nanosim or esim from any carrier that provides service for iphone. You can activate a cellular plan on an esim from a carrier that supports dual sim. Do i need a new nano sim card or can i change the phone number associat.
The latest information on new iphones, apple watches, and next generation airpods from verizon wireless including pricing, dates, and full list of features. In some countries and regions, these iphone models feature an esim. What sim card should i use to put my unlocked verizon iphone 5c on straight talk. Using a verizon iphone 5 on att, while signing up for a. 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. 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. Setup and activate an iphone without a sim card youtube. This kit will include the 3in1 sim sizes that fit all cell phones. To remove the sim card from your iphone 5c, use an eject tool or paper clip and push to release the sim card tray.
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. I have a verizon iphone 5 and need to buy a compatible sim card to use while in israel. These models also have a sim tray for a nanosim cardyou can use a nanosim card from a carrier. Insted of connect to wifi, you can set the date and time. 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.
Apple preowned iphone 5c 4g lte with 16gb memory cell phone. Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously. Simfree means your iphone doesnt ship with a carrier nanosim. 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. You can then activate, and it will set up a new sync relationship. Also, if i used the sim card i have now would that work. Will buying simfree iphone from apple work on verizon. How to unlock a sprint iphone 5c for use with straight talk.
Tried to simply swap the sim but thaf didnt work, its too small for the htc. Both gsm and cdma devices use sim cards, although if you have an older cdma device you might not be using a sim card. What are the different sim sizes and which phones use which. To pop open the sim tray, insert a paper clip or a simeject tool into the hole beside the tray. 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. Heres info on how to join verizon with your esim on your dual sim capable iphone. I recently bought an iphone 5c that has a nano sim card for verizon but it is registered to another verizon number. The phone has a badactive esn and cant be used with sprint.
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