That an iPhone does not detect the SIM card can be a problem, since you will not be able to make or receive calls, SMS or access the internet from mobile data, although you can do it via WiFi. But do not worry if you find yourself in this situation, since in this post we will tell you how you can solve this problem so that everything works correctly again.
Is the slot inserted correctly?
It may seem obvious, but it is more common than usual not to have inserted the SIM slot correctly in the iPhone or that the SIM card is the wrong one. To insert a SIM card correctly, always follow the shape of the insert tray. We will find that both the card and the tray have a corner that is not pointed but flat. It is important that these two parts always coincide so that they fit perfectly.
Another of the most common problems is that if we have had to cut the SIM card to make it smaller, it is not perfect. The fact that the SIM card does not fit well because it is not cut correctly or a correct pattern has been followed can lead to the iPhone never recognizing it. If this is the case, you should go to the phone company to request a duplicate, although they may ask to pay in exchange for the duplicate.
Placing the tray incorrectly is quite a difficult thing to do. Something characteristic of this area of the iPhone is that it includes a small hole to insert the extractor tool and remove the tray. Once we are going to place it, it must always coincide and the chip of the card must face upwards . Check that the SIM tray is fully closed and is not loose at any time. In the case of using a tray of another type of iPhone or iPad it may not finish closing.
Check that the slot is not damaged
Like any hardware component, the SIM card slot may be damaged or even the card itself may not function properly. To get out of doubt we must look for another SIM card to be able to insert it and check if it works or not. If it works, it is very likely that your SIM card has failed due to some problem and you should request a copy from the telephone company.
Clean slot and SIM
Another of the most common consequences for which the SIM card can fail is that it is dirty. In these cases, the device may not fully recognize the card or there may be intermittent cuts. This is why we must remove the card and clean the SIM slot with a needle in case there is lint. The mobile card can be cleaned with a dry chamois by running over the chip.
Activate automatic network mode
If the iPhone does not finish detecting the SIM card, it may be due to having an incorrect network mode. In order to solve it you have to go to the network mode settings to change it to automatic . This process is carried out as follows:
- On the iPhone go to ‘Settings’.
- Then click on ‘Mobile data’> ‘Network selection’.
- Make sure it is marked ‘Automatic’.
Contact Apple and reset system
If none of this has finished working for you, you should consider reestablishing the operating system and make an appointment with Apple to check if there is something that is not working correctly. Another option we have already discussed, which is to go to the store of your telephone company to ask for tests with another SIM card. It is here where virtual cards will undoubtedly make life easier for all users since it will be more difficult for them to fail as they do not have to insert a piece of cardboard into the mobile phone that can be misplaced.