01-22-2020 11:51 AM - edited 01-05-2022 09:08 AM
hi, i just transferred my number from Fido to Public and activated my new SIM card. it has been over 2 hours, but my phone still shows NO SIM with new SIM card in. Has anyone come across the same issue? thank you
01-22-2020 01:49 PM
@zhonglin1002From checking my posts it wasn't the same message for that user but of the ones with no SIM the solution was replacing the sim card. I would go purchase a new SIM card and ask for a credit from the moderators for your defective SIM card.
01-22-2020 01:21 PM - edited 01-22-2020 02:25 PM
I know you have tried many things but in light of what @darlicious just mentioned have you tried this in this ORDER?
- remove sim
- reboot your phone and let it start up completely and finish looking for network
- turn the phone off
- insert sim
- reboot again
01-22-2020 01:21 PM
@zhonglin1002 just a thought....have you tried connecting you phone to iTunes via the cable....to see maybe if it pushes something to the phone?? I suggest you try to rule that out also.
01-22-2020 01:13 PM
@zhonglin1002There was another member a few weeks ago with a very similar issue and the mods did something to fix the sim and make it work. Let me see if i can find it.
01-22-2020 01:12 PM - edited 01-22-2020 01:14 PM
@zhonglin1002 wrote:how can i get a new sim card? going to the store would be the quickest way? thank you
Yes correct. They will sell it for $10 +taxes.
You can call ahead to avoid any disappointments.
Btw have you checked your self-serve account to make sure all is well?
You will need to logon to self-serve to change your SIM number.
01-22-2020 01:10 PM
how can i get a new sim card? going to the store would be the quickest way? thank you
01-22-2020 12:52 PM - edited 01-22-2020 12:52 PM
Running out of ideas, I was thinking to try cleaing the SIM.
It looks like @darlicious already mentioned it a few pages back.
01-22-2020 12:49 PM
yes.
ok now i have tried all the solutions. none has worked.
i have received activation email from Public, so the SIM card info is correct
the only issue i can think of is a bad SIM Card
01-22-2020 12:44 PM
@zhonglin1002 wrote:Public online
This is where you bought the sim?
01-22-2020 12:43 PM
Public online
01-22-2020 12:40 PM
Have you done these checks?
From Apple's site.
https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT201420
If you see 'invalid SIM' or 'no SIM' on your iPhone or iPad
If you get an alert that says Invalid SIM or No SIM Card installed, follow these steps.
If you still see an alert about your SIM card, contact Apple support.
Learn what to do if you see a SIM not supported alert.
01-22-2020 12:40 PM
@zhonglin1002 wrote:tried. worked with non fido SIM. seems something wrong with Public SIM
See, lot of answers with one little step. If you are sure that the sim number is correct in your account and it says active you may need to consider another sim. I will point out bad sims are very rare.
01-22-2020 12:40 PM
no my phone is not from Fido.
01-22-2020 12:40 PM
@zhonglin1002Where did you purchase your sim?
01-22-2020 12:39 PM - edited 01-22-2020 12:40 PM
@krazykiwi wrote:
@zhonglin1002 wrote:thank you guys. No valid solution so far. What I can do next......
I woud insert a non fido sim that you are positive works properly and insert it into your phone. This simple step would answer many questions.
If your phones are originally from Fido, you should be trying with any SIM other than Rogers, Fido and ChatR (as these companies share the same network, their SIMs would work on a locked fido phone).
01-22-2020 12:38 PM
tried. worked with non fido SIM. seems something wrong with Public SIM
01-22-2020 12:37 PM
@zhonglin1002 wrote:thank you guys. No valid solution so far. What I can do next......
Have you tried with another SIM card to ensure your phone can read it?
If the problem persists, you will have to get either the SIM card replaced (or another phone).
So far, your testing is not conclusive. Although iresults are leaning towards a bad SIM.
01-22-2020 12:37 PM
iphone 7
01-22-2020 12:35 PM
@zhonglin1002 wrote:thank you guys. No valid solution so far. What I can do next......
I woud insert a non fido sim that you are positive works properly and insert it into your phone. This simple step would answer many questions.
01-22-2020 12:35 PM - edited 01-22-2020 12:45 PM
@krazykiwi wrote:
@LovesToPM wrote:
Try applying a small piece of tape onto the back of the SIM card and retry.
I do not recommend using tape on your sim. The tape may come off and get stuck in there or the glue from the tape may heat up when the phone is on and cause more issues.
Others have tried it. As long as the tape is put on the back of the SIM card and doesn't stick out, it's worth trying. The SIM card needs to fit well to make contact.
@krazykiwi Is there something better than tape?
01-22-2020 12:34 PM
@zhonglin1002 wrote:thank you guys. No valid solution so far. What I can do next......
Tell us the phone model so we can help research possible solutions for you? 🙂
01-22-2020 12:33 PM
thank you guys. No valid solution so far. What I can do next......
01-22-2020 12:32 PM
@LovesToPM wrote:
Try applying a small piece of tape onto the back of the SIM card and retry.
I do not recommend using tape on your sim. The tape may come off and get stuck in there or the glue from the tape may heat up when the phone is on and cause more issues.
01-22-2020 12:26 PM - edited 01-22-2020 12:27 PM
Try applying a small piece of tape onto the back of the SIM card?
Also do you have another SIM card to try on your phone(s)? Just to make sure the phone is working properly. It could even be your fido SIM.
01-22-2020 12:25 PM
@LovesToPM wrote:
@Jb456 wrote:On some phones it also says no sim card if the phone is locked.
Are you sure your phone is unlocked? Maybe contact Fido with your IMEI number and get the unlock code.
Generally in this case, the phone would also be asking for the unlock PIN.
Yes I'd say 99% of the time however ive seen this before. One year bought like 20 Motorola prepaid phones on Verizons network on black Friday for $10 a pop. Brought them back to Canada to resale and could not get the popup to enter unlock pin. Phones would just say "no sim" on top left and in settings "No sim detected".
Had to connect them to computer and unlock them via Android ABD (debug bride) and some steps on XDA .......
Now thinking of it it's likely not the case with this OP lol...
@zhonglin1002 is the sim tray possible bent a bit causing the contacts not to touch??
What kind of phone so you have?
Do you have an iPhone? If so, maybe see this YouTube video.
01-22-2020 12:25 PM
no my phone is unlocked
01-22-2020 12:24 PM
i tried on another phone, same NO SIM
01-22-2020 12:16 PM
@zhonglin1002 If you got your phone prior to December 2017 you need to unlock your phone. If your phone is newer than that check to see if the SIM card is making a good contact in your phone. You may need to gently clean either the SIM card or the contacts in the phone with isopropyl alcohol and a q-tip. Alternatively make sure it is properly seated in the SIM tray or slot to make contact.
01-22-2020 12:10 PM
@CannonFodder wrote:
@zhonglin1002 wrote:FIDO line has shut down and no service with FIDO SIM. It has been over 2 hrs but still showing NO SIM. Any step i can take?
Another question would be, did you leave your FIDO account active while you ported your number to PM, or did you shut down your FIDO account BEFORE you attempted to get a PM account working?
While you bring up a valid point, this would not cause the NO SIM issue.
01-22-2020 12:06 PM
@Jb456 wrote:On some phones it also says no sim card if the phone is locked.
Are you sure your phone is unlocked? Maybe contact Fido with your IMEI number and get the unlock code.
Generally in this case, the phone would also be asking for the unlock PIN.