If it uses the oldfashioned minisim or fullsize sim, youll only be able to use an iphone 3gs or earlier. Oct 04, 2011 introducing the nanosim and how to sim swap o2 guru tv news burst duration. Find out how to order a sim card or transfer it to a new handset if youre a new or existing tesco mobile customer. Id data works, then its possible the sim swap may work. They did the sim swap i hope, and its been well over 24 hours now, and i still can not make, recieve or te. How to replace your sim card with a micro sim or nano sim. Learn which size sim card your iphone or ipad uses apple. Here please make sure the sim card matches the card slot of your device, or you will face a high risk of damaging the device. Nov, 20 swapping sim between iphone 5 and windows phone howardforums is a discussion board dedicated to mobile phones with over 1,000,000 members and growing. Once you have completed these steps, you would have to first insert a nono2 sim into your iphone and then connect to itunes to unlock the phone. If however, your iphone is locked, youll get error messages such as invalid sim, or no. I traded in my blackberry for an iphone 4 two days ago, and obviously they had to do the sim swap. Find out how to unlock your iphone from all the major uk mobile networks including o2, ee.
She rather have my iphone 4 and give me the iphone 5. Learn more about o2s policies regarding unlocking o2 mobiles for use on different networks, including guides for pay. To pop open the sim tray, insert a paper clip or a simeject tool into the hole. Some lumia devices use the same sized sim as an iphone 5, and if that is the case you can just use your current sim in the iphone 5. How do i swap my sim if i am upgrading to a handset that takes a micro sim. Let o2 business talk you through it its not as scary as it sounds. Its much easier visiting your local o2 shop and requesting a sim swap.
My wife has a blackberry that she is getting rid of. These models also have a sim tray for a nanosim cardyou can use a nanosim card from a carrier. Jul 01, 2010 is anyone here using an iphone 4 with their old tariff after using sim swap. How do i swap my sim if i am upgrading to a handset. If it uses microsim, you will only be able to use an iphone 4 and iphone 4s. Some ways to swap sim cards between iphone 4s and iphone5. Pay monthly customers can unlock their iphones any time they wish to, though, and for free. The ability to put different sim cards into your iphone comes just in time for the iphones arrival on vodafone and.
Swapping sim card from iphone5 to iphone6 macrumors. Sep 21, 2012 we needed to use o2s sim swap service to move our number to the new nanosim that comes with the iphone 5, and while a work colleague managed to get this fully completed within 5 minutes, we. Customers receiving a sim card through the post will need to use o2s sim swap tool. There are no physical sim cards involved and no physical swapping over required by you. Youll need a paperclip to eject the tray see apples website for more information. Unlatching roaming not working a mini guide to doing a sim swap on o2. We needed to use o2s sim swap service to move our number to the new nanosim that comes with the iphone 5, and while a work colleague managed to get this fully completed within 5. Jun 24, 2010 i got my new iphone with micro sim, did the swap procedure online, and it sent the 6 digit authorisation code to my new sim card.
Get the brightest bits of o2, like priority, without the contract. O2 guru device help transfer contacts iphone 5s o2. Feb 08, 20 the iphone 4s and 4 use the micro sim while the iphone 5 uses the nano sim. I have no service on my iphone currently which is the new phone with the new sim. If you need a sim swap, you can request this via text message by sending swap to 20220. For your convenience howardforums is divided into 7 main sections. My daughter uses it as an ipod touch without a sim in it. Nano sim, micro sim and regular sim whats the difference and how do you swap betwen the three. Unlocking an o2 mobile to use on a different network help. Remove or switch the sim card in your iphone or ipad.
Make sure you have your phone with you, as well send a security text before we do the swap. May 06, 2020 ipad mini 3 and later, ipad air 2, and ipad pro support apple sim. Nanosim swapping on iphone 5s between sprint customers. If you see no service or searching on your iphone or ipad apple. The advantage with data big bundles is that theyre completely contractfree. O2 iphones can be unlocked from today totally free if youre on contract. My new sim appears to be working, but when i get to the enter 19 digit sim serial code page it rejects my serial number as incorrect, when it. If data doesnt work, id say the sim swap isnt going to work for you. If you still have any question about this unlock service reach out our customer service any time of the day. Can i swap my iphone 4 micro sim info onto a iphone 5 nano.
O2 pay and go nano sim card for iphone 5, 5c, 5s, 6, 6s. Swapping sims between a 6 and 5s will be no problem sizewise since both use the same newer nano sim cards. Understanding sim cards replacement sims tesco mobile. Easiest thing to do is request a blank nano sim from giffgaff and do a sim swap. For customers who are outside the minimum term of their contract, it may be better value moving over to one of o2s simonly deals. Hi, sorry, im sure this has been asked many many times, so i appologise in advance. Introducing the microsim and how to sim swap o2 guru tv news.
To pop open the sim tray, insert a paper clip or a sim eject tool into the hole. Can i swap my iphone 4 micro sim info onto a iphone 5 nano sim. Just choose the bundle you want, order your free sim, then top up the right amount each month. It may take 35 working days until your sim arrives. Sometimes swapping mobile networks is a good idea, but there might be a. If youre an o2 business customer, please sign in to my o2 business to swap your sim. Typically used on highend mobile devices released in the last few years.
I went into the tmobile store and they didnt charge me for the new sim. Swapping sim card from iphone5 to iphone6 macrumors forums. With most flagship smartphones moving towards nano sim cards you might be left wondering how to. The ability to put different sim cards into your iphone comes just in time for the iphone s arrival on vodafone and. Typically used by feature phones and early smartphones micro sim 15mm x 12mm. If your old sim is not 4g you may need to sim swap to use 4g services. Typically used on midrange and entrylevel smartphones released in the last few years nano sim 12.
Transfer contacts apple iphone 5s ios 10 android to iphone. Remove or switch the sim card in your iphone or ipad apple. At what point and what method are you using to do the sim swap. They told me it would take 124 hours to activate but its been over two days now. Swapping sims between a 6 and 5s will be no problem sizewise since both use the same newer nanosim cards. Once inserting the card to the device, you can press the power button to turn on the phone. You can activate a cellular plan on an esim from a carrier that supports dual sim. Use iphone 5, 5s sim card size in 6s by daniel chubb september 12, 2015, 07. If you dont get a sim card, contact the team on 202 or 4445 pay and go they will then send you a new sim card. Get inclusive minutes to over 40 destinations and international calls from 1p a minute. Regular and micro sim cards are too big for the ipad or iphone, but this trick enables you to cut down a sim card to a nano sim so it fits into an iphone or ipad. In some countries and regions, these iphone models feature an esim. I got my new iphone with micro sim, did the swap procedure online, and it sent the 6 digit authorisation code to my new sim card.
She is going to give me her iphone5 long story,therefore is it possible to do a sim swap and retain our numbers, were my wife would swap from her 3gs to my 4s and i would swap from my 4s to the 5 normally i would just swap the sims, but im aware that the iphone5 has a nano sim. Feb 23, 2018 the contacts are not stored on the sim card so backing up your moms iphone 5 and then restoring that backup to the iphone 6 would work. I cant do it manually on the o2 website because i dont have my old phone anymore. Please keep in mind that we only send sims to your contact address for security reasons. Sim swap for mms ios6 version straighttalk apn changer. The iphone 4s and 4 use the micro sim while the iphone 5 uses the nano sim. Hello, i am switching contracts from 24months to 12 months now that i can upgrade. O2 payg customers can unlock their iphone after 12 months for a. Swap active sim cards between devices wireless support. If not you need to call customer services for a nano sim and ask them to migrate your number to it. I am on payg and will be swapping my sim from my current 3g phone. Nicola introduces the microsim and talks through the sim swap process on. Introducing the nanosim and how to sim swap o2 guru tv news burst duration.
My iphone 5 is being delivered by apple today at last. For example, a sim tray from an iphone 6s will not fit in an iphone 7. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5. My new sim appears to be working, but when i get to the enter 19 digit sim serial code page it rejects my serial number as incorrect, when it definitely is correct. First of all, you need to insert your sim card containing the contacts you want to your iphone. Hi ive completed a sim swap to a nano sim for my iphone 5 early this morning. Help and support home pay monthly pay as you go transfer your number setting up your device swapping your sim card travelling.
Regular and microsim cards are too big for the ipad or iphone, but this trick enables you to cut down a sim card to a nanosim so it fits into an iphone or ipad. When data network appears the screen will move back to cellular 5. Can i just swap the cards over myself and he can start using the iphone, or do i need to go to o2 s. If you need a replacement for a lost or damaged sim email us or chat now by clicking here.
Nov 10, 2009 o2 iphones can be unlocked from today totally free if youre on contract. Can i use my iphone 4 sim card with the iphone 5 and take the iphone 5 sim card and use it with the iphone 4. Does the iphone apn sim swap trick still work with ios 7. The iphone 4 uses a micro sim one that is smaller than a the ubiquitous mini sim. Swapping sim cards between phones ars technica openforum. Apple reveals iphone x was in development for 5 years. If you decide to sim swap, try adding the mms ua prof url and the max message size and see if that fixes the problem. At first i thought it was working as the number was now showing under my member name and. However, unless you intend to maintain ownership of the iphone 6, youll need to remove find my iphone and clear your apple id from it. Yes thats fine, the iphone needs to be locked to o2 or unlocked to any network for it to work on a giffgaff sim card,if you need a different size sim card, follow the sim swap information below, follow the below.
Once you have completed these steps, you would have to first insert a non o2 sim into your iphone and then connect to itunes to unlock the phone. They have unlocked it, but for it to unlock i had to insert the new sim virgin then plug into itunes and sync send data to apple then it. If you insert a new sim card into your iphone or ipad, you need to download the carrier settings for your new carrier. Firstly have a look at your standard sim to see if its a 31 and can be pushed out to make it smaller. On most models of the iphone, your imei number will be printed on the removable sim card tray. Buy o2 pay and go nano sim card for iphone 5, 5c, 5s, 6, 6s, 6plus galaxy s4, s5, s6, 6edge notes 3. O2 guru gary takes you through sim swapping, from online activation through to getting started on your new phone. If this fails to unlock your iphone you will have to contact their customer care service by either calling on 0344 847 1426 for pay monthly customers or 0345 600 4302 for pay as you go customers. I have to agree, i have just asked o2 to unlock my old iphone 3g which was on contract over a year ago.
When youve topped up, well automatically swap your credit for your big bundle. Swapping sim between iphone 5 and windows phone howardforums is a discussion board dedicated to mobile phones with over 1,000,000 members and growing. Have new micro sim and know how to swap but do i need to take steps in order not to lose any data or contacts thank you for advising. O2 recently launched esim on compatible apple and pixel phones. I am upgrading from an iphone 6 plus to an iphone 7 plus. Transcript one of the knocks on the iphone is the batteries and the sim card and everything is all locked up inside here. When activating the new phone, do i need to move my old sim card from the 6 plus to the 7 plus, or can i just use the new card which is included with the 7 plus. How to import contacts from a sim to an iphone o2 guru tv duration. Not realising this i went through the sim swap process and the i5 and new sim now access the internet and make phone calls soundly.
You will therefore need to make this sim bigger, which is a bit more difficult. There are currently three different sizes of sim card in use. Jul 02, 2015 nano sim, micro sim and regular sim whats the difference and how do you swap betwen the three. At first i thought it was working as the number was now showing under my member name and i had signal and 3g and it was saying 02.
Buy sim free iphone xs max refurbished second hand used. Unfortunately, he doesnt like his sony so i have offered us to swap phones. Buy o2 3gb pay as you go sim card mobile phone sim cards. Get the imei through itunes pcmac connection required. In the case that it is, a nano sim card, otherwise known as a uicc card, can always be purchased at a neighborhood sprint store. She is going to give me her iphone5 long story,therefore is it possible to do a sim swap and retain our numbers, were my wife would swap from her 3gs to my 4s and i would swap from my 4s to the 5 normally i would just swap the sims, but im aware that the iphone5 has a. I bought a new iphone 5 64gb via carphonewarehouse on saturday morning upgraded my current o2 package. I had an iphone 3 on payg and have upgraded to an iphone 5. If you phone the team they should be able to tell you if a sim card has been ordered with your phone order. How do i swap my sim if i am upgrading to a handset that. Enter the sim card number and then select continue. If you want to upgrade to a postpaid plan, such as the simple choice, then youll need to swap out this sim card.
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