The problem is that sprint locked the phone, and they dont like to unlock them. If you cut or modify your sim card to fit a different device model, you might not be able to connect to cellular networks or access certain features using that device. Our service removes the network lock on your iphone 5c so you can use it with other sim cards worldwide. From the sprint iphone 5c to the sprint iphone 7 plus, this sprint sim card is very. Jun 25, 2014 my friends iphone 5s was stolen, i had a spare verizon iphone 5. If it is not locked use any sim to activate the phone. Unlock iphone 5c hey, i just paid off my iphone 5c and i gave the phone to my father even though it is a sprint carrier since he has a sim card from his tmobile carrier, but when he put the sim card in the iphone, it says that the iphone is locked, even though i paid it off and its not a leasing phone. I had him call sprint and request a new sim card be mailed to him. How to insert sim and change language rangersnap 3g.
So i ordered a 5c online at amazon, it came in today so i tried to activate it online. They advised me to go to an apple store and get the. See the link below for sprint s policy regarding unlocking your iphone 5 s sim card slot when traveling outside of the usa. Theres a few of you giving misadvice and i smh to that. Just take your iphone to sprint and theyll just switch your number from your old phone to your new phone. List of device models that are compatible with the c spire network. Went into the sprint store and they said u had to go to the corporate store an hour away to get a sim card, went to the corporate store an hour away and waited in line for half an hour with my newborn baby while another associate gossiped with his friend who. Where can i get a sim card for my 5c, and how much. Some things to know regarding sim cards when activating an. If this is the first time activating your device, hands free activation automatically starts when you power it on for the first time. Traveling abroad with your iphone and want to use an international sim card. It is true that you do not need a sim card in order to use your iphone 5 with sprint. Sim cards are only used for access to lte and are not freely swapable between devices.
Nov 29, 2015 some things to know regarding sim cards when activating an unlocked device on sprint. I apologize for the misunderstanding in regards to your sim card issue. International sim cards for iphones the essential guide wraptel. And as far as your sim question on sprint i would not bother putting a pin on the sim as it really does not contain much for them and their antique billing system anyway the sim can be reused. I bought a used iphone 5, how do i get a sim card, it says no sim on set up and i went to sprint and the guy said he saw it said no sim so he cant activate it, he said to ask apple but no where do i see you buy the sim card form apple only from your carrier.
How would you replace the sim card try if the tray is jammed. In this video i give a tutorial on how to insert and remove the sim card in the iphone 5, how to set up and activate the iphone 5 including wifi, cellular data such as 3g 4g lte, gps, apple. If you remove the sim from any other sprint device your service will not work. Tmobile prepaid sim card unlimited talk, text, and data in usa with 5gb data in canada and mexico for 20 days. Check to see if your phone will work on the c spire network. If sprint is your carrier, youll need to get a new nanosim card in order to activate your iphone 11 or iphone 11 pro. Jul 05, 2017 you dont have to unlock verizon phones. Sim card arrived today, i popped it in the phone and called the sprint activation line. Sprint uicc icc micro sim card simglw236c for sprint, boost, virgin, ting, flash, ring plus. You can also contact sprint worldwide care who can ship a new sim card to you directly. Jan 10, 2014 your sprint iphone 5 is compatible with net10s att and tmobile networks. Heres how to do it on verizon, att, sprint, tmobile, and us cellular.
I was wondering if it comes with a sim card slot so i can unlock it cheaper on a website that unlocks phones even if its on 2yr contract. Insert or remove the sim card apple iphone x 256gb. Iphone 5 impossible to get a sim even with account sprint. Oct 01, 2015 i currently have an iphone 6 under the carrier of sprint. Apple ipad pro, apple iphone 5c, apple iphone 5s, apple iphone 6. If you get a new iphone and your old sim card wont fit, contact your carrier to move your account to the sim card that came with your iphone. Unlock iphone 5c to use with other sim card through a 100% safe and secure method of unlocking. Can be used with unlocked verizon iphone 5 for sprint postpaid. Mexico sim card buy your prepaid sim card for your trip. I wanna get a black 64gb iphone 5 from version under 2yr contract to get it cheaper than paying at full price. Sprint nano sim card for sprint iphone 11 xs max xs xr x 8 7 6s 6 plus 5 5c 5s. Verizon leaving iphone 5 sim slots unlocked as required by fcc network access regulations. The ease of using an international sim card on your iphone on a trip outside north america can be particularly useful whether it is a business trip or a retreat with your family and friends for a few days. Nov 23, 2015 steps to activate your apple iphone 5c.
However, since theres a sim card slot in your iphone, you may be able to use your sprint iphone 5 when traveling internationally. Program your apple iphone 5c cell phones, mobile phones. Find the sim card number iccid enter the details below, next to the phone that will use the card. Sep 21, 2012 in this video i give a tutorial on how to insert and remove the sim card in the iphone 5, how to set up and activate the iphone 5 including wifi, cellular data such as 3g 4g lte, gps, apple. Sprint icc id nano sim card for iphone 5 simglw406r. Its important to note that this applies to sim cards generally, but not to the iphone. Compatible with ipad pro, iphone 7, and many more apple devices. Customer looks at the new iphones on display at the launch of the new apple iphone 6 and iphone 6 plus at the apple ifc store on september 19, 2014 in hong kong, china.
With your device powered off, press and hold the power key. The unlock clock is finally expiring on iphone 5s and 5c phones in the us. If youre having other issues with your phone or device, visit our troubleshooting assistant. Nov 16, 2019 sim cards can be removed from one phone and inserted into others, so they allow you to easily transport phone numbers stored in your phones address book and other data to new phones. Sprint iphone 5s need a sim card to activ apple community. If you selected the simfree iphone, youll need to insert your own nanosim card or obtain one from the supported carrier of your choice and activate it in order to use cellular services on your iphone. Compatible with many ipad and iphone models, the 436c sprint sim card is confirmed to work with over 15 different sprint iphone and ipad models. I had an iphone 5 not an 5s and sprint dose not have any sim cards for this phone. At best,they might unlock the sim slot on the phone for use with international sims. So i went over to a sprint store, and they said they couldnt activate it either because there was no sim card. From popping activation pattern to automatically unlock after choosing the carrier. We are here to help your experience will be good or try to be best one. View the graphic below to determine the appropriate sim card for your phone.
I bought a used iphone 5, how do i get a sim card, it says no sim on set up and i went to sprint and the guy said he saw it said no sim so he sprint community is currently readonly. Any 4g lte phone from verizon is unlocked the day you get it except prepaid phones. How to determine which sprint sim works in your phone prepaid. Supports all network provider sim cards 2g,3g,4g and 256k128k64k sim cards. Will iphone 5 from verizon under 2yr contract come with sim card slot. Sprint boost virgin mobile nano sim card iccid simglw446c. Supported models iphone 5c iphone 5s iphone 6 6 plus 6 plus iphone 6s 6s. Im sorry to hear that our sprint store did not have any sim cards available. This iphone 5c model from sprint is technically compatible with the 3g. Remove or switch the sim card in your iphone or ipad apple. Cz24lwc is probably the sim card you need if you own a newer apple device. The only sprint phone that has a sim card which can function without it is the iphone 4s. If the phone is lcoked to sprint then you need one of their cards to unlock it borrow a card from someone. Sim cards are small, removable smart cards used to store data like your mobile phone number and the phone carrier you use.
Buy products such as straight talk bring your own phone mini sim pack universal tripunch bundle at walmart and save. For example, a sim tray from an iphone 6s will not fit in an iphone 7. Please use the my sprint app or to manage your account. If you get a new iphone and your old sim card wont fit, contact your carrier to move your account to the sim. Sim subscriber identification module card is a specially programmed microchip that stores network identification data. How can i transfer my iphone 5 from veriz apple community. Sprint has a 3in1 universal sim card that is designed to fit in any of the eligible phones. For information about internationaldomestic unlocks for your device, see sprint s device unlocking policy and faqs. Which iphones can use international sim cards wraptel. Nano, simglw406r, apple ipad mini, apple iphone 5, htc one e8, htc one. This only helps with viewing the sim card numberid on your iphone.
Sprint sim card simglw436c iphone 5s, 6, 6s, 7, 7s new nano boost sim. How to unlock an iphone 5 on sprint toms guide forum. All iphone models with the exception of the iphone 4 cdma use sim cards, but the type and size varies significantly between models. Get the best deals on sprint sprint cell phone sim cards when you shop the largest online selection at. If you are a sprint customer, you can call them and ask them to unlock it. And as far as your sim question on sprint i would not bother putting a pin on the sim as it really does not contain much for them and their antique billing system anyway the sim can be. Learn which size sim card your iphone or ipad uses apple. These walk you through solutions for issues you may have with your device. About a month ago sprint started listing a 3 in 1 universal sim card, part. Verizon leaving iphone 5 sim slots unlocked as required by. Oct 31, 2019 learn which size sim card your iphone or ipad uses.
Mexico sim cards mission is to provide high quality cellphone service as well as topnotch customer service to travelers to mexico, the united states and canada. This card will work with all apple iphones from the iphone 5c5s on up to iphone 7. Contact your local stores before going to ensure they have a compatible card in stock. It helps sprints network identify you as a customer. Is there a way to open up the phone and replace it internally.
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