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“Phone not allowed” in Network settings but no SIM res

I have purchased an iPhone SE 2022 from eBay a little more than a week ago from a pretty popular seller (4000 rating or so). This phone has a carrier lock of no sim restrictions. I was using the carrier Red Pocket normally for a couple of days where suddenly the phone displays “SOS only” on the top. I have tried turning on/off airplane mode, resetting network settings, and powering off and on the phone, but to no avail. I have also checked my IMEI number on various websites and they say that the phone isn’t lost or stolen, and isn’t blacklisted. I have also tried my SIM on another iPhone and it works there. Since it is unlocked according to the phone, I don’t know what else to do. Should I factory reset my iPhone? Also, my phone is on the latest version of iOS. Please reach out to me asap as I have a couple of weeks left to refund my phone and if I should refund it. Thanks in advance.

iPhone 5, iOS 10

Posted on Dec 19, 2023 11:43 PM

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Posted on Dec 20, 2023 3:50 PM

A factory reset fixed the issue. Thanks

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Dec 20, 2023 12:46 AM in response to ujesh272

If you see No Service or Searching on your iPhone or iPad

  1. Check your coverage area. Make sure that you're in an area with cellular network coverage. ... 
  2. Restart your iPhone or iPad. Restart your device. ... 
  3. Check for a Carrier Settings update. ... 
  4. Take out the SIM card. ... 
  5. Reset your Network Settings. ... 
  6. Update your iPhone or iPad. ... 
  7. Contact your carrier. ... 
  8. Get more help.


If you see No Service or Searching on your iPhone or iPad ...



Remove your SIM card from the SIM card tray and then put the SIM card back. ... Make sure that the SIM tray closes completely and isn't loose. If you use a SIM tray from a different model iPhone, iPad, or from another phone manufacturer, it might not fit properly.


If you see 'invalid SIM' or 'no SIM' on your iPhone or iPad ...



Learn what to do if you see a SIM not supported alert.



If you see No Service, Searching, or SOS on your iPhone or iPad

  1. Check your coverage area. ... 
  2. If you see SOS or SOS only. ... 
  3. If you're on 3G network. ... 
  4. Restart your iPhone or iPad. ... 
  5. Check for a Carrier Settings update. ... 
  6. Turn your cellular line off and back on. ... 
  7. Reset your Network Settings. ... 
  8. Update your iPhone or iPad.

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If you see No Service, Searching, or SOS on your iPhone or iPad



To be able to use any SIM across the globe you must have "No SIM Restriction" against Network Provider Lock. Please refer to the pic below.


“Phone not allowed” in Network settings but no SIM res

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