Because of this, these devices do not support the use of a. Im trying to buy an iphone 4s but was wondering if they all take sim cards. Flash wireless will replace the device with the same or similar device in the event of a remanufacture failure. Generally, most smartphones launched after february 2015 are sim unlockcapablemeaning the sim slot can be unlocked. Apr 22, 2019 if your iphone runs out of power and you desperately need to make a call or connect to the internet, you can just swap the sim into another iphone and use it with your minutes and data bucket. The unlocked iphone 4s, as stated on apples site, will work with any carriers sim card and gsm network, but it will have no cdma capabilities. Why you cant take your unlocked iphone 4s to another u. Can some customer service rep please explain a couple things. Im hearing mixed answers and would like to hear a straight answer. Yes, it does, however, the sim is only good for international travel and will not work here in the us. Verizon and sprint will both unlock the gsm sim slot on a 4s for international roaming. A device may be referred to as locked if that device was manufactured with programming restrictions that prevent another carriers sim card from being inserted into the sim slot for use on a different network. If anyone has issues or wants to know how to do any other videos, feel free.
Conversely, for example, if you have an android phone that uses nanosim, and an iphone 4s that uses microsim, you will need to cut it from the larger size to the smaller size so it can fit in the smaller slot for sims. The iphone 4s only takes micro sim cards, not sim cards normal size you will need a sim card. We do expect a sim lock to be pushed to the devices shortly after launch. Locked iphone and need sim card to use because i restarted it but i dont have the specific sim i need. Gsm unlocked for worldwide sim card use and cdma sprint version or just cdma. View the graphic below to determine the appropriate sim card for your phone. For that reason, it does not need a sim card and does not have a sim card slot. The iphone 4 on sprints network is not a gsmworld phone, therefore does not have international capabilities. Can i simply use the sim from the old verizon phone, or do i need a sprint specific one. Clean sprint micro iccid sim card simgww216r for apple iphone 4s pillpack by amazon pharmacy. After the slot has been locked, sprint says that it will allow customers in good standing to unlock the sim for international use in the future.
You also cannot back up data to or read data from the iphone s sim. Sprint cdma iphone 4s fully unlock to use any gsm sim card. Overview apple iphone 4s preowned sprint prepaid your mobile device is your connection to the world and the gatekeeper to your personal data. Newer model iphones from sprint do come with a sim slot as they are compatible with both cdma and gsm carriers. If your android device uses nano sim, then the sim cards in the iphone 5 and later will work. Sprint clarifies iphone 4s unlocking policy macworld. Nov 29, 2015 some things to know regarding sim cards when activating an unlocked device on sprint. I am att customer, out of contract and ready to move to sprint or verizon with the new iphone 4s. How to unlock your iphone for use with a different carrier. Sprints policy is to have the iphone 4s sim locked to our network. All iphone models with the exception of the iphone 4 cdma use sim cards, but the type and size varies significantly between models. This is different than the jailbreak unlocking method. Do i need either of these to activate my phone and use it normally. The sim card inserted in this iphone does not appear to be supported.
Remove or switch the sim card in your iphone or ipad apple. Indeed, the sprint iphone 4s will ship with its microsim slot unlocked. How to remove a sim card from an iphone 4 and 4s any possible damages to the iphone made by the user is not responsible in any way by appleguy1811. Hi, i bought a used iphone 4s off ebay on the sprint network and it is coming in the mail this week. Upgrade after 12 payment as long as lease and early upgrades offered. Sprint has a 3in1 universal sim card that is designed to fit in any of the eligible phones. Hi all i purchased a 16gb iphone 4 in the us and have found that i cant use it at all in australia.
Place the rsim in the holder that comes with it, and place your sim card from your desired gsm provider on top of the rsim. Does not guarantee monthly payment amount, phone selection, or service plan rates. Will his phone not work when reactivated upon arrival in the us due to the sim card not in it. Dec 15, 2011 how to remove a sim card from an iphone 4 and 4s any possible damages to the iphone made by the user is not responsible in any way by appleguy1811 apple logo and iphone are registered trademarks. So i purchased an iphone 4s that is unlocked and compatible with sprint or verizon on its way. Check out one of our comprehensive device protection solutions to secure, replace and repair your investment.
Remove or switch the sim card in your iphone or ipad. Sim unlock which allows you to insert another carriers sim card and. Whats yet to be determined is whether the carriers will unlock the preloaded sim card, so users can swap it out for a prepaid international sim card at their destination. For example, a sim tray from an iphone 6s will not fit in an iphone 7.
Learn which size sim card your iphone or ipad uses apple. I have the 16 gb iphone 5 from sprint and i realized that the phone still has the sim card slot. In this simple tutorial, i will show you how to remove or insert a micro sim card on the iphone 4s. If your android device uses nanosim, then the sim cards in the iphone 5 and later will work. I want to make sure i am ready to go when i receive it so if i need to purchase anything. 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.
Conversely, for example, if you have an android phone that uses nano sim, and an iphone 4s that uses micro sim, you will need to cut it from the larger size to the smaller size so it can fit in the smaller slot for sims. You also cannot back up data to or read data from the iphones sim. My wife has an iphone 4s purchased at verizon, and it died. Sim cards are small, removable smart cards used to store data like your mobile phone number and the phone carrier you use. The sim on the iphone cant be used to store contacts. May have signs of light to heavy wear which may include scratches, dents, or cosmetic issues. This is more significant for verizon and sprint customers, as it will allow them to use the iphone even if they travel overseas. My report said that sprints iphone 4s would come with its gsm card slot. Some things to know regarding sim cards when activating an. If the iphone 4 is from verizon it does not have a sim card tray. Jan 21, 2020 you might see this message on your computer or on your iphone.
Your medication, delivered learn more customers who viewed this item also viewed. Sim cards are the unseen magicians of todays smartphones. Sprint s policy is to have the iphone 4s sim locked to our network domestically and internationally. Instead, all data that would be stored on the sim on other phones is stored in the iphone s main storage or in icloud along with your music, apps, and other data. Coming soon to ebay store hilandintl thanks to dev mr huczi.
Jul 12, 2012 iphones, like many modern cell phones, use an internal digital i. Also, i believe you have to use the micro sim that comes with the 4s, but im not positive. What are the different sim sizes and which phones use which sim size. How to unlock the iphone 4s using the rsim interposer. But, you cannot put any old sim in there and get it to work. My friend is offering me a cdma iphone but i am with tmobile gsm network.
Carriers fool you into thinking your iphone 4s is unlocked. All iphone models with the exception of the iphone 4 cdma use sim cards, but the type and size varies significantly between models specifically, the. This video will show anyone with a full size sim how to trim it down to a micro sim card using a sim cutter tool. 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. Only compatible sim cards from a supported carrier may be used to activate iphone. Oct 14, 2011 sprint unlocks iphone 4s sim card confusion.
Sprint confirmed that starting friday, the iphone 4s will ship locked to the. The iphone 4s, however, has a sim cardslot because it is a gsmworld phone. Contrary to initial reports, the sprint version of the iphone 4s will not. Each device that the carrier allows on its network is assigned a specific sim card sku and. After upgrade, remaining unbilled lease payments are waived. How to unlock the sprint apple iphone 4s to be used on any nonus network with an international sim card. Ok so i was wondering does the iphone 4s sprint version hold sim card please someone who has one answer this and who bought it recently ive seen different answers in the past but i just had to ask it for my self 10 easy points for best answer. Oct 31, 2019 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. Can you take a sprint iphone 4s sim card into a sprint galaxy. He cant seem to find his original sim card from sprint that came with the phone. Sprint clean micro iccid sim card simgww216r for apple iphone 4s by sprint. Sprint locks iphone 4s for international roaming macworld.
However someone else told me that if i take my iphone to sprint after canceling my service, they can unlock the phone. Ok so my aunt got me an iphone from canada but its sim locked and it says i need to insert a sim card for it to work. Because of this, these devices do not support the use of a sim card, and do not have a sim card slot. I was told however i wouldnt be able to use my iphone from sprint because it doesnt use sim cards.
He transferred all his information to a new sim card in a different phone. Place the r sim in the holder that comes with it, and place your sim card from your desired gsm provider on top of the r sim. You might see this message on your computer or on your iphone. Would i be able to use it on tmobile if i got the new sim card. The iphone 4 on sprint s network is not a gsmworld phone, therefore does not have international capabilities. The reason why the iphone 4 from sprint doesnt have a slot for a sim card is that sprint is a cdma carrierthey dont use sim cards for some phones as the technology is built into the cell phones themselves. Instead, all data that would be stored on the sim on other phones is stored in the iphones main storage or in icloud along with your music, apps, and other data. Since theres currently no version of ultrasn0w that works with jailbroken iphone 4s unlocking options aren. Nov 10, 2016 what are the different sim sizes and which phones use which sim size. Sprint iphone 4s unlock process easy setup youtube. If your iphone runs out of power and you desperately need to make a call or connect to the internet, you can just swap the sim into another iphone and use it with your minutes and data bucket. Iphone 4s domestic and international unlock sprint. Sprints iphone 4s may be a world phone but you wont be able to enjoy local read. Does the iphone 4 have a sim card tray, a apple community.
While the iphone 4s has both a gsm and a cdma radio in them, which one or ones are enabled is carrier dependent. I got the iphone 5s without sim card and i got the sim card from apple store. Nov 16, 2019 the sim on the iphone cant be used to store contacts. When you bring your phone to sprint, youll need to replace your existing sim card with a sprint sim card so that our network can identify you as a customer. How do you unlock the sprint or verizon iphone 4s for use. Having an unlocked sim card just means if you have an iphone 4s from sprint for example, you can use your phone when youre in europe. How to unlock a sprint iphone to use with different carriers duration. And once it is unlocked, you can use foreign sim cards for local service. My husband is currently deployed and before he left, he unlocked his iphone 4s through sprint to use it overseas. But the iphone 4s supports both gsm and cdma networks, and has a microsim card slot no matter which carrier you subscribe to. But the iphone 4s supports both gsm and cdma networks, and has a micro sim card slot no matter which carrier you subscribe to.
The iphone 4s only takes micro sim cards, not sim cards normal size you will need a. Sprint s iphone 4s may be a world phone but you wont be able to enjoy local read. If you see invalid sim or no sim on your iphone or ipad. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Does the sprint unlocked iphone works in apple community. Please insert the sim card that came with your iphone or visit a supported carrier store. Sprint wont sell iphone 4s with unlocked microsim card slot.
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