Do you put the SIM card in before or after activation?

Before you activate your SIM:
  1. Transfer your contacts, photos, and videos from your old device to your new device.
  2. If you have an old SIM card, keep it until you've completed all activation steps for your new SIM card.
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Do you insert new SIM before activation?

Quick steps: Activating a new SIM

Insert the new SIM into your phone, and have the phone turned on. Activate your new SIM card by using its accompanying activation key (this will be included in the package). You may need valid ID.
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When setting up a new iPhone When do I insert the SIM card?

If you preordered the iPhone from Apple or a carrier it should already come with a SIM card installed. You will just use the new SIM card to activate the iPhone, no need to transfer SIM cards from the old iPhone to the new one.
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Should I put SIM card in new phone before transferring data?

Regardless of the device you're switching from, don't switch your SIM card until the entire transfer is complete. Before you get started, you'll also want to make sure both your old device and your new device have at least 20 percent battery life.
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Do you put SIM card in new iPhone before transferring data?

Yes, you move the SIM card before or after you start the transfer.
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How do I activate my SIM card?

Insert your new SIM card into your phone's SIM slot, close the tray, and turn on your phone. To reset your network, you will need to go into your phone's settings. For Android, go to Settings & tap Reset or Network Settings. Tap Network Reset and follow the prompts.
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When can you add SIM after port?

After that, the existing SIM card will stop working, and the user needs to insert the new SIM card which they have received during the porting time. Even though the porting time was 7 days, it usually should be completed within 4 days. As per the new rule, this has been bought down to 3 days.
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How do I activate my SIM card after porting?

Generate your porting code or UPC by sending a short SMS “PORT to 1900 You will receive the code via SMS from 1901. Please note that the code is valid only for 4 days. Our executive will visit your location at the selected time slot for SIM delivery and activation.
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What do I do with a new SIM after porting?

Yes, you will get a fresh SIM card from the new operator, after the porting process is completed. What will happen to the contacts and messages stored on my old SIM card? You will have to back up the contacts and the messages stored on the old SIM card before making the porting request.
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How do I know if my SIM card is ported?

How to track MNP status online
  1. To check MNP status, go to the MY Port Status (Zone – 1) or Know Your Porting Status (Zone – 2).
  2. Next, enter your mobile number.
  3. Then enter the UPC code.
  4. Next, click on I am not a robot for verification.
  5. Then, tap on the MNP Status button to check your MNP status online.
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Why is my SIM card not working in my new phone?

Your SIM card or device may be configured for your previous network and will need to be reconfigured. Contact your current network for assistance. Sometimes dust can get between the SIM and your phone causing communication issues, to remove the dust: Turn off your phone and remove the SIM card.
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What should I do before changing SIM card?

To make sure you keep all of your data before swapping SIM cards:
  1. Transfer all the contacts. Regardless of whether you have an Android device, iPhone, or a feature phone, the most important thing to do before changing SIM cards is to back up your contacts. ...
  2. Update your information. ...
  3. Make sure your phone is unlocked.
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How do I know if my SIM card is activated?

The best way to see if the SIM is active would be to insert it into a device which has a compatible SIM card slot. The good news is inserting any older SIM card into a phone will not harm the phone in any way or change any of the settings.
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How do I register my SIM by myself?

How To Register SIM Card By Yourself
  1. Frist Dial the SIM Registration short code *404#
  2. Then Enter Your Ghana Card Pin (letters and figures without hyphens)
  3. Then Confirm Ghana Card Pin.
  4. Afterwards Enter Your Surname.
  5. Then Enter Your First Name(s)
  6. Then Enter Date of Birth (Format: DDMMYYYY)
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Why is my phone not reading my SIM card?

Reboot or Shut Down Your Phone

If what's causing your SIM card error is a software issue, sometimes a simple reboot is all it takes to fix the problem. For Android: Press and hold the power button until the pop-up window appears with the Restart option. Tap on it to restart the phone.
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How do I activate my new iPhone?

Set up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  1. Turn on your device. ...
  2. If you have another device, use Quick Start. ...
  3. Activate your device. ...
  4. Set up Face ID or Touch ID and create a passcode. ...
  5. Restore or transfer your information and data. ...
  6. Sign in with your Apple ID. ...
  7. Turn on automatic updates and set up other features.
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How do I transfer everything from my old iPhone to my new iPhone?

How to transfer data from iPhone to iPhone using Quick Start
  1. First, turn on the new iPhone and place the old iPhone next to it. ...
  2. An animation will appear on the new iPhone's screen. ...
  3. When you reach the Transfer Your Data screen, tap Transfer Directly from iPhone and confirm the settings and data you want to transfer.
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What happens if I insert a new SIM card even before porting?

Nothing will happen. You can insert the new sim card before your porting Request is processed. But you ll not get signal. Once the porting Request is processed, you should switch off your mobile and switch on to get signal.
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Why is my number not ported?

A phone number cannot be ported if the customer has already cancelled service with their old provider and the number is no longer active or has been assigned to a new customer. A phone number cannot be ported if the new carrier does not have an interconnection agreement with the donor carrier.
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What does SIM porting mean?

Mobile number portability (MNP) is a service that allows a cellphone or smartphone customer to change telecom carrier and keep the same phone number.
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Why does my SIM not work after porting?

Remove the sim And insert again... Reboot the phone.. Actually in earlier days when porting started this step must be done...Then the network auto registration will happen... Once your sim gets signal then you should do the tele-verification process....
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How do you activate a phone number?

Activate a new Android Smartphone
  1. Save contacts and content on your old phone using the Transfer Content info .
  2. Power both phones down. ...
  3. If necessary, insert the SIM card into the new phone.
  4. If necessary; ...
  5. Follow the on-screen Setup Wizard instructions to activate and set up your new phone.
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