Protecting your SIM card with a PIN can prevent unauthorized use of your cellular plan, but if you enter your SIM PIN incorrectly three times, you’ll need an 8-digit PUK (Personal Unlocking Key) to unlock it. This minHour article will teach you how to get your PUK code from your mobile provider and unlock your … Read more
Many people think that your SIM card stops holding your personal data once you pull it out of your smartphone. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case—SIM cards actually hold onto your old contacts, texts, and other personal info, which can be very dangerous in the wrong hands. If you’re getting rid of an old phone, destroying … Read more
SIM cards make it easier than ever to transfer your phone service from one phone to another. When you insert your SIM card into a different compatible or unlocked phone, you can instantly use your existing phone number and cellular service on your new phone. We’ll show you you how to make sure your SIM … Read more
If you keep getting a “No SIM” error message on your phone, even when you have a SIM card inserted, it may stop you from receiving and sending texts and calls. This minHour article will give you some possible causes and troubleshooting options to fix your phone. The SIM isn’t inserted properly. Remove the SIM … Read more
Your SIM card is the part inside your phone that contains all of your personal information. If your SIM card is dirty, your phone may not be able to read it. This can be frustrating, but you can do something about it. You can clean your dirty SIM card using an eraser or cotton swab, … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to install a new SIM card in your iPhone or Android. SIM cards allow your phone to work on a specific carrier’s network, such as Verizon or AT&T. In order to use a SIM card from a carrier that’s different than your current one, your phone must be carrier unlocked. … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to turn a standard or micro-SIM card into a nano-SIM card. While SIM cards can vary in size, the part of the SIM card that actually stores data is the same size in all three SIM card types. Keep in mind that cutting your SIM card incorrectly will render the … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to remove a SIM card from one device and place it in another. Not all devices use SIM cards or the same size SIM cards. Make sure your devices use compatible SIM cards before attempting to transfer a SIM card between them. Removing a SIM Card Power off the device. … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to activate a Verizon SIM card so that you can use it in your iPhone or Android. Activating via Phone Make sure that you have your SIM receipt. During the activation process, you’ll be asked to provide information from the receipt. Open your phone’s “Phone” app. Tap the receiver-shaped app … Read more
This minHour teaches you how to activate a brand new AT&T Wireless SIM card on AT&T’s website. Steps Locate and/or write down your IMEI number. This is a special code connected to your phone, typically printed and clearly labeled on the packaging. If you don’t have access to this number, you can get it by … Read more
Activating your Vodafone SIM is easy; you can do it either through Vodafone’s website online, over the phone, or in person at a Vodafone store. If you purchased or received your SIM card directly from Vodafone, it may already be activated, so it’s recommended that you first try inserting the SIM in your phone to … Read more