Does changing a sim card ever fix anything?

[djrobsd]

Seems to be one of AT&T default troubleshooting steps for dropped calls... Anyone ever see that work?

I got a Microcell today and my phone is still dropping calls, so I guess it's worth a shot...

 

[AbSoluTc]

Seems to be one of AT&T default troubleshooting steps for dropped calls... Anyone ever see that work?

I got a Microcell today and my phone is still dropping calls, so I guess it's worth a shot...

Call AT&T and tell them to fix the Microcell. It's a known issue. It's not your phone.

 

[thelatinist]

Of course it does: it will solveany problem caused by a faulty SIM card. Of course, if the problem isnot your SIM it won't fix your problem. But the only way to find out is to try it.

 

[CocoaPuffs]

Holding your phone while spinning 3 times with left leg up helps, too.

If you don't believe me, try it. It's the only way to find out.

 

[Applejuiced]

Holding your phone while spinning 3 times with left leg up helps, too.

If you don't believe me, try it. It's the only way to find out.

I thought you were supposed to say "bloody Mary" during the spins😀

 

[Michael CM1]

I don't know about other products, but it fixed a problem I had on a Motorola Razr about 5 years ago. It's a cheap attempt at fixing something and isn't complicated, so it's often done. Same kinda deal as power-cycling anything electronic.

 

[djrobsd]

Call AT&T and tell them to fix the Microcell. It's a known issue. It's not your phone.

Could you elaborate further? I did call them and the guy said to go get the sim replaced. He sounded like a first level rep though so maybe i need to escalate it? 😉

 

[AbSoluTc]

Could you elaborate further? I did call them and the guy said to go get the sim replaced. He sounded like a first level rep though so maybe i need to escalate it? 😉

Check over the last few pages of this thread - https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/790477/

Might help you out. If not, check the AT&T forums. Lots of info there. Some people have had bad Mcells. Others needed updates. Some were fixed by changing how they were hooked up (modem, then mcell, then router) etc.

 

[jpetticrew]

I had my sim replaced by AT&T and it greatly improved my data speeds and signal quality. It's free, so you have nothing to lose, might as well give it a shot.