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New SIM "No Service" ~ iPhone 5S

Poogzley
Model Citizen / Citoyen Modèle

I got a new SIM last weekend from Walmart (Pre-activated with a new number) when I insert it into an unlocked iPhone 5S it displays "No Service" in the upper left-hand corner.

 

I already tried resetting the network settings and doing a hard reset but sadly it still won't connect to the network.

 

What should I try next?

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Poogzley
Model Citizen / Citoyen Modèle

@Ba wrote:
Is it currently on 4G? Try to select 3G in "Voice & Data" in "Mobile Data Options" and reboot the phone to see if it does any better.

Just tried that now, still says "No Service" Smiley Sad ...

 

krazykiwi
Mayor / Maire

@Poogzley wrote:

I got a new SIM last weekend from Walmart (Pre-activated with a new number) when I insert it into an unlocked iPhone 5S it displays "No Service" in the upper left-hand corner.

 

I already tried resetting the network settings and doing a hard reset but sadly it still won't connect to the network.

 

What should I try next?


What makes you sure your phone isn't locked?

Have you tried the sim in another phone that you know is unlocked?

 

EDIT: If you activated instore have you tried activating online? If it is already activated this won't cause anymore troubles.

Ba
Good Citizen / Bon Citoyen

@Poogzley wrote:

I got a new SIM last weekend from Walmart (Pre-activated with a new number) when I insert it into an unlocked iPhone 5S it displays "No Service" in the upper left-hand corner.

 

I already tried resetting the network settings and doing a hard reset but sadly it still won't connect to the network.

 

What should I try next?


Is it currently on 4G? Try to select 3G in "Voice & Data" in "Mobile Data Options" and reboot the phone to see if it does any better.

Poogzley
Model Citizen / Citoyen Modèle

@tbark wrote:

Does your account show Active? You may need to contact a Moderator.

 

 


I don't if my account shows up as active as I do not yet have a self-serve account as creating one requires you to receive a text message verification code which cannot be done without a connection to a cellular network.

tbark
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