Why is my SIM card not working on my new iPhone?

Make sure that the SIM tray closes completely and isn't loose. If you use a SIM tray from a different model iPhone, iPad, or from another phone manufacturer, it might not fit properly. Try using another SIM card. If you don't have one, go to your carrier's retail store and ask them to test with another SIM card.
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How do I get my SIM card to work in my new iPhone?

How to activate your iPhone
  1. Insert the SIM card you want to use into the tray and push it back into the phone. ...
  2. Turn on your iPhone by holding down the Power button until you see the Apple logo appear on the screen.
  3. Begin the setup process by following the on-screen instructions.
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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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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 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 get my SIM card to work in my new phone?

Quick steps: Activating a new SIM
  1. Insert the new SIM into your phone, and have the phone turned on.
  2. Activate your new SIM card by using its accompanying activation key (this will be included in the package). ...
  3. Use this key to activate the SIM card online. ...
  4. Wait some time, and it should be activated shortly.
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Can you use same SIM card in new phone?

You can often switch your SIM card to a different phone, provided the phone is unlocked (meaning, it is not tied to a particular carrier or device) and the new phone will accept the SIM card. All you need to do is remove the SIM from the phone it is in currently, then place it into the new unlocked phone.
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Can I use my old SIM card in a new phone?

As long as the SIM card is the same size for the same make/model phone, you will be able to use it.
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Can I buy a new iPhone and just switch the SIM card?

You can move your sim and use the phone as you use your phone. But the sim does not contain the data stored on your phone, so none of your contacts, apps, accounts etc., will transfer because you put the sim in. Make sure you backup your current phone. And restore the new phone from the backup from your old phone.
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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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Do you 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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Can I use my old SIM card in my new iPhone 13?

Yes, both phones take Nano-SIM cards, so if you use your old SIM card from your iPhone 5s it should work perfectly fine on iPhone 13.
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How do I know if my iPhone SIM is working?

If you see 'invalid SIM' or 'no SIM' on your iPhone or iPad
  1. Make sure that you have an active plan with your wireless carrier.
  2. Restart your iPhone or iPad.
  3. Check for a carrier settings update. ...
  4. Remove your iPhone SIM card or iPad SIM card from the SIM card tray and then put the SIM card back. ...
  5. Try using another SIM card.
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How long does a replacement SIM card take to activate?

This will happen within two hours. It's a good idea to keep both your old and new devices with you while the new SIM is being activated. know your new SIM has been activated when you see the signal bars at the top of your device's screen.
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Do I have to put old SIM card in new iPhone 11?

Do I have to switch my SIM card from my old iPhone 11 Pro to my new iPhone 12 Pro to set up new iPhone ?? Answer: A: Answer: A: iPhones do not store anything on the SIM card.
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Does iPhone 12 need a different SIM card?

If you bought the phone from Apple and you identified your carrier and phone number, just turning the phone on will activate the the phone to your number. There is no special SIM card for the phone.
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Can I put my iPhone 10 SIM in an iPhone 12?

You should just be able to take the SIM out of your old iPhone and insert it into the new one.
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How long does it take for a new iPhone to activate?

This process may take 2-3 minutes. If the activation fails, view this support info .
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Why does my iPhone 12 keep saying not activated?

These reasons are: A disabled Activation Lock. Activation server unavailable temporarily. Device do not connected to the Internet.
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Why does my new iPhone 13 say no service?

Make sure that your device is connected to a Wi-Fi or cellular network. Tap Settings > General > About. If an update is available, you'll see an option to update your carrier settings. To see the version of carrier settings on your device, tap Settings > General > About and look next to Carrier.
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