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Questions tagged [sim-card]

A SIM card is an integrated circuit that securely stores the data used to identify a subscriber within a mobile network.

Originally the size of a credit card, soon the miniSIM was introduced and now is called the "standard size". The full-size SIM is no longer used with recent devices -- instead two even smaller variants have been introduced: microSIM and (only used by Apple) the nanoSIM.

SIM-Card evolution
SIM-Card evolution: full size, miniSIM, microSIM, nanoSIM (Source: Wikipedia)

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How do I find out my SIM number?

I have a Samsung Galaxy GT-I9000 and need to find out my 20 digit SIM number somehow. I have been told that I should go to Settings > General > About to find it. However, it isn't! Does anybody know where this information is stored?
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Can I use a Motorola Atrix without a SIM card?

My company purchased an Atrix for app development and would like to use it without a SIM card. Unfortunately, on boot it is not possible to get past the "No SIM card. Emergency calls only" screen. Is it possible to use the Motorola Atrix without a…
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SIM settings icon always on notification bar

I bought an imported HTC Desire about 6 months ago and put my New Zealand Vodafone SIM in it. When I start up the phone, there's nothing in the noticication bar as you'd expect. Then, after a call is made or data connection initiates, an icon…
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Use Android Phone like an iPod Touch (without SIM)

I'm using a Motorola Atrix 2 for testing at work, don't want to use my SIM with it. When I startup the phone I get an emergency calls only page and I can't get past it. I have had a look at this very related question: Can I use a Motorola Atrix…
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SIM vs. USIM inside Android smartphones

I've browsing through some jargon and cannot figure out what exactly the difference is between USIM and SIM. While not strictly an android question I figure all android phones are bound to have either one or the other so any clarification on this…
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Access phone without entering SIM PIN

I have a SIM card completely stuck in the SIM slot of my old phone so it's asking me for the SIM PIN every time which I do not know. Opening a Samsung S6 to access the SIM-slot on MB is not the easiest thing so I'd rather not... How can I close down…
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SIM card Virtualization - Possible?

Is there a way to "virtualize" a SIM card? Say I go to T-Mobile, and get a new phone line. I have a new number (say (123) 456-7890), and a new SIM card (new ICCID). Is there a way to "virtualize" that SIM card's information so it can be used on a…
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Reading all SIM setting

Just out of curiosity I'd like to see all the settings on my SIM-card. And I'm not talking about an SMS stored on the card, or my phonebook. I'd like to see for example the Preferred PLMN list and Forbidden PLMN list. I'd think you could get access…
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Show SIM Card contacts only

Does anyone know if Android 8 has an option on the Contacts app to show SIM Card contacts only? I'm gonna buy a new phone soon, and I almost forgot about this part. So I wanted to be sure before I decide to buy anything. The explanation for what…
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If someone puts my SIM card into their phone, will they see my text messages?

If someone takes my SIM card and puts it in their phone, will they be able to read my text messages? What will they be able to access in terms of my personal information other than make outgoing calls using my SIM card and receive my text messages?
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Do data-only SIM cards have a phone number assigned to them?

Some providers offer a "data only" sim card. Do these types of sim cards have a phone number assigned to them? If yes, what happens if a dial out is attempted of if there's an incoming call?
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SIM card is not working on Sony Xperia Z (Android 4.1.2)

My friend has a problem using his micro-SIM card on his new Sony Xperia Z (Android 4.1.2) The problem is: when he inserts the SIM card, the phone display a message that the SIM card has been inserted, and restarts... then after the restart, displays…
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Making Android phone locked using the SIM card password

When I press the power button. the Android phone will go into sleep mode. When I press the power button again, the Android phone will wake up and ask me a password. So, how do I make the Android phone ask me the password that belong to the SIM card…
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Can I install a custom rom with SIM Lock enabled?

I purchased a phone for development purposes knowing that it was being sold for parts/repair. The phone can't read SIM cards for some reason and the battery always says 999%. No idea why, but everything else is fully functional. When I go to…
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Find phone number attached to data-only sim card

I have 2 data-only sim cards that I use with 4G routers (Huawei E5576-320), and I need to be able to differentiate them. The "phone numbers" attached to the cards should allow me to differentiate them since they are displayed in my contract.…
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