How do I check if my verizon iphone has a sim card without opening a trey?

kjay80 · Apr 16, 2012, 09:32 AM

i just swapped my iphone 4s at the apple store, but when i restored the backup data at home, the itunes says no sim card.
apparently, the gunius bar forgot to put the sim card from the old unit.
I just wanna make sure before visiting the store but dont have a tool to open the trey to check right now.
anyone help?

Shadowbech · Apr 16, 2012, 09:53 AM

You could use a small paper clip to pop the sim card tray out.

Bobby.e · Apr 16, 2012, 10:00 AM

I'm pretty sure the Verizon iPhone doesn't use a sim card

kjay80 · Apr 16, 2012, 10:01 AM

but the verizon version comes with a sim card for internation roaming.

Shadowbech · Apr 16, 2012, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobby.e

I'm pretty sure the Verizon iPhone doesn't use a sim card

That's if the OP has a 4S, which does have a sim card in there for international & roaming use. However the iPhone 4 does not.

Jordan921 · Apr 16, 2012, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobby.e

I'm pretty sure the Verizon iPhone doesn't use a sim card

The 4S does use one because it can be used internationally.

Op just find a paperclip and pop it out.

NTeggerdine · Apr 16, 2012, 10:43 AM

I still have the little key that came with the original iPhone to open the sim tray. I think they only shipped it with the original iPhone.

Shadowbech · Apr 16, 2012, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by NTeggerdine

I still have the little key that came with the original iPhone to open the sim tray. I think they only shipped it with the original iPhone.

They provide a sim card tray remover clip if you buy an unlocked iphone as well.

LotusLord · Apr 16, 2012, 02:09 PM

The 3GS I got off ebay had the sim remover tool in the box.

Givmeabrek · Apr 16, 2012, 02:16 PM

Wow, can't find a paperclip?

Applejuiced · Apr 16, 2012, 02:21 PM

You cannot check if there's a sim in there without opening the tray.
Common sense

Geckotek · Apr 16, 2012, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Applejuiced

You cannot check if there's a sim in there without opening the tray.
Common sense

Wouldn't you be able to check the ICCID in Settings->General->About?

Applejuiced · Apr 16, 2012, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Geckotek

Wouldn't you be able to check the ICCID in Settings->General->About?

Not sure how the cdma iphone works, but most likely if it says no sim card then there is no sim card in there.
And it would take seconds to be 100% sure just by popping out the tray to see what's going on. Instead of posting a thread at a forum and waiting for answers right? Or maybe Im crazy

hexonxonx · Apr 16, 2012, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Applejuiced

Not sure how the cdma iphone works, but most likely if it says no sim card then there is no sim card in there.
And it would take seconds to be 100% sure just by popping out the tray to see what's going on. Instead of posting a thread at a forum and waiting for answers right? Or maybe Im crazy

I just tried this on my Verizon 4S. I removed the sim and the no sim installed message came up on the screen.

Geckotek · Apr 16, 2012, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Applejuiced

Not sure how the cdma iphone works, but most likely if it says no sim card then there is no sim card in there.
And it would take seconds to be 100% sure just by popping out the tray to see what's going on. Instead of posting a thread at a forum and waiting for answers right? Or maybe Im crazy

I do agree popping it open would be the ultimate answer. But was just thinking that checking the ICCID would be another answer. If the SIM is in there, the ICCID should be displayed....CDMA or not. At least that's my untested theory.

Bobby.e · Apr 18, 2012, 01:22 AM

It's not a Verizon sim though. The Verizon iPhone does not use a sim for Verizon service

dontwalkhand · Apr 18, 2012, 01:33 AM

I know my friend's Verizon iPhone will complain over and over stating "No SIM Card Inserted" even it being a CDMA phone.

gngan · Apr 18, 2012, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Applejuiced

Not sure how the cdma iphone works, but most likely if it says no sim card then there is no sim card in there.
And it would take seconds to be 100% sure just by popping out the tray to see what's going on. Instead of posting a thread at a forum and waiting for answers right? Or maybe Im crazy

You must be crazy to open to sim tray and check if there's a sim card in there! * sarcasm off*

Come on OP. Use your common sense!

scaredpoet · Apr 18, 2012, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobby.e

It's not a Verizon sim though. The Verizon iPhone does not use a sim for Verizon service

True, it's not used when you're not roaming internationally, but it it still IS a Verizon SIM in there.

Verizon uses their SIMs for both LTE access, and for international roaming. While the 4S obviously has no LTE, the SIM is still needed when a user roams out of the country.

Candurin · Apr 18, 2012, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geckotek

Wouldn't you be able to check the ICCID in Settings->General->About?

This works just fine for VZW 4S. I just confirmed that this # matches up with my VZW SIM card in my 4S.

I did also buy a tray opener for $0.50

Couldn't handle using a BARBARIC paper clip on my new phone.

kjay80 · Apr 18, 2012, 11:18 AM

oh wow, thanks for the replies everyone.
yes, i did open the trey and found no sim card... so genius bar gave me a new one and i had to call verizon to update the new sim number.
anyways, i wanted to know if the sim exists under setting without physically taking out, at least as for my reference, doesnt hurt to know!!!

Interstella5555 · Apr 18, 2012, 02:02 PM

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SDub90 · Apr 18, 2012, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Interstella5555

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Can't think of a better reply.

OP: Pop out the tray... Find a paperclip, a pin, anything stiff and thin enough to fit in the hole. If you don't have one, then I'm sure you can contact SOMEONE with something to get the job done.

enorm · Sep 19, 2012, 10:48 PM

I have a I-Phone 3 (sometime) from Verizon and I want to go to a network that needs a SIM Card (rogers). How can I do this?

Applejuiced · Sep 19, 2012, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by enorm

I have a I-Phone 3 (sometime) from Verizon and I want to go to a network that needs a SIM Card (rogers). How can I do this?

What's an i-phone 3? 3G or 3GS?
Verizon only had the iphone 4, 4S and now iphone 5 model. Never any previous models.

Apr 16, 2012, 09:32 AM	#1
kjay80 macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2011	How do I check if my verizon iphone has a sim card without opening a trey? i just swapped my iphone 4s at the apple store, but when i restored the backup data at home, the itunes says no sim card. apparently, the gunius bar forgot to put the sim card from the old unit. I just wanna make sure before visiting the store but dont have a tool to open the trey to check right now. anyone help?
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Shadowbech macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Central U.S.	You could use a small paper clip to pop the sim card tray out. __________________ White Unlocked iPhone 4S 32 GB (iOS 6.1.2); 13" MacBook Pro Early 2011, 2.3 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 320 GB HD (10.8.2); White iPad Mini 32 GB (6.1.2)
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Bobby.e macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kansas	I'm pretty sure the Verizon iPhone doesn't use a sim card
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Applejuiced macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: At the iPhone hacks section.	How do I check if my verizon iphone has a sim card without opening a trey? You cannot check if there's a sim in there without opening the tray. Common sense
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Bobby.e macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kansas	It's not a Verizon sim though. The Verizon iPhone does not use a sim for Verizon service
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Apr 16, 2012, 10:01 AM	#4
kjay80 Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2011	but the verizon version comes with a sim card for internation roaming.
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Apr 16, 2012, 10:43 AM	#7
NTeggerdine macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Montrose Iowa	I still have the little key that came with the original iPhone to open the sim tray. I think they only shipped it with the original iPhone.
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Apr 16, 2012, 02:09 PM	#9
LotusLord macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2008	The 3GS I got off ebay had the sim remover tool in the box.
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Apr 16, 2012, 02:16 PM	#10
Givmeabrek macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY	Wow, can't find a paperclip?
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Apr 18, 2012, 01:33 AM	#17
dontwalkhand macrumors 68030 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ	I know my friend's Verizon iPhone will complain over and over stating "No SIM Card Inserted" even it being a CDMA phone.
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Apr 18, 2012, 11:18 AM	#21
kjay80 Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2011	oh wow, thanks for the replies everyone. yes, i did open the trey and found no sim card... so genius bar gave me a new one and i had to call verizon to update the new sim number. anyways, i wanted to know if the sim exists under setting without physically taking out, at least as for my reference, doesnt hurt to know!!!
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Interstella5555 macrumors 601 Join Date: Jun 2008	?
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Sep 19, 2012, 10:48 PM	#24
enorm macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2012	Can you transfer I-Phone 3 (something) Verizon to a network that needs a SIM Card? I have a I-Phone 3 (sometime) from Verizon and I want to go to a network that needs a SIM Card (rogers). How can I do this?
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