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irisher9

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Q: My phone is stating no service and SIM failure. Any suggestions?

Why is my phone saying no service and the SIM failure message comes up when I try to use it?

iPhone 4S, iOS 6.1.3

Posted on Jul 17, 2013 5:22 PM

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Q: My phone is stating no service and SIM failure. Any suggestions?

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by Ocean20,

Ocean20 Jul 17, 2013 5:24 PM in response to irisher9
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Jul 17, 2013 5:24 PM in response to irisher9

Try another know working SIM and see if you get service. If you do then your SIm has indeed failed and you need to get a new one from your carrier
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by ios decipher,

ios decipher Jul 17, 2013 5:46 PM in response to irisher9
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Jul 17, 2013 5:46 PM in response to irisher9

The steps in the article below may help you out:

iPhone: Troubleshooting No Service

Hope this helps
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by Ocean20,

Ocean20 Jul 17, 2013 5:47 PM in response to irisher9
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Jul 17, 2013 5:47 PM in response to irisher9

You might try taking the SIM out and reseating it
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