Sim connection search although no sim inserted

Everytime i start my iphone se2 it searches for sim card or connection and wastes 3% of my already half dead battery.how can i stop this?

iPhone SE, iOS 18

Posted on Jan 5, 2025 7:56 PM

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Jan 5, 2025 8:29 PM in response to bryon279

The iPhone is designed to work with a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) or eSIM (embedded SIM) for cellular connectivity. If an iPhone does not detect a physical SIM card or an active eSIM, it will display a "No SIM" or "No SIM Card Installed" message on the screen. This behavior occurs because the iPhone continually checks for cellular connectivity hardware to enable network services like calls, messages, and mobile data.

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Sim connection search although no sim inserted

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