My iPhone 5s frequently asks for "SIM card to be inserted", and I must restart phone to remove message and use phone.
I read about 17 pages of similar problem with iPhone 4, which doesn't have a SIM card the users say.
Major problem with iPhone 4, is this a problem with iPhone 5S?
Hello Ken,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
The following article addresses the 'no SIM' alert message on the iPhone.
If you see 'No SIM' alert on iPhone - Apple Support
Regards,
Jeff D.
Hello Ken,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
The following article addresses the 'no SIM' alert message on the iPhone.
If you see 'No SIM' alert on iPhone - Apple Support
Regards,
Jeff D.
Thanks, Jeffd55. I have been restoring my iPhone 5s using that technique (turn off, turn back on); however, I was wondering if there was a permanent fix or if Apple had "fixed" that particular problem.
Thanks again,
ken1316
ken1316 wrote:
Thanks, Jeffd55. I have been restoring my iPhone 5s using that technique (turn off, turn back on); however, I was wondering if there was a permanent fix or if Apple had "fixed" that particular problem.
The permanent fix is hardware. Remove the SIM and clean its contacts. A pink pencil eraser is the ideal tool for this. But make sure to get all of the rubber debris off it. If this doesn't fix it get a replacement SIM from your carrier. And if that doesn't fix it there's probably a damaged or worn contact in the SIM slot.
jeffd55, I appreciate your answer. I have worked with electronic boards before and using an eraser on the contacts was almost always successful. I just never thought about trying that procedure and now after 3 days I have not had one incident where my iPhone 5s gave me the message: "No SIM card, insert SIM card". Using the eraser to clean the contacts was successful. Thanks again.
iPhone 5S frequently asks for SIM card to be inserted-Must restart each time
