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iamsaadllahk Author

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Sim insert error

when I insert a sim my phone then following thing showed;

The SIM card that you currently have installed in this iPhone is from a service provider that is not supported under the activation policy that is currently assigned by the activation server. This is not a hardware issue with the iPhone. Please insert another SIM card from a supported service provider or request that this iPhone be unlocked by service provider. Please contact Apple for more information.

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iPhone X, iOS 12

Posted on Jul 18, 2019 5:16 AM

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Jul 18, 2019 6:57 AM in response to iamsaadllahk

To unlock the iPhone so it can accept sim cards from any carrier see here: How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier - Apple Support

The cell company the iPhone is locked to, is the only one that can unlock it.

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iamsaadllahk Author

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Jul 18, 2019 6:51 AM in response to QuickTimeKirk

How can I open it or anything because some else sell this phone on me what should I do?

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Jul 18, 2019 12:54 PM in response to iamsaadllahk

Contact Apple Support and give them the IMEI number, they should be able to tell you who it is locked to.

Click here: Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support

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Jul 18, 2019 5:18 AM in response to iamsaadllahk

Your phone is locked to a carrier and can only use their sim.

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Jul 18, 2019 6:55 AM in response to iamsaadllahk

You need to get a sim from the carrier your device is locked to.

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iamsaadllahk Author

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Jul 18, 2019 6:55 AM in response to iamsaadllahk

I need help

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Jul 18, 2019 6:56 AM in response to iamsaadllahk

You don't need help. You need a sim.

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iamsaadllahk Author

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Jul 18, 2019 7:23 AM in response to Phil0124

I don’t know how’s carries it has?

I don’t know which company’s phone there more than 100 carriers companies! Then how I differentiate this one!

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Sim insert error

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