SIM Card troubleshooting
Invalid SIM/SIM card error/SIM card failed/SIM is corrupted/Unrecognized SIM
- If this is happening for the first time, remove and insert your SIM card.
- If the issue persists, restart your phone.
- If restarting the phone does not resolve the issue, a replacement SIM card is required.
Emergency only/ SIM card Activation Failed/SIM not Provisioned MM#2/Unregistered SIM
- Turn your phone off, wait 5 seconds, and turn it back on
If the issue persists, test your SIM card:
Test 1:
- Insert your SIM card in another unlocked phone in working condition
- If the SIM card is not working on the other phone, a replacement SIM card is required.
Test 2:
- Insert a different, working SIM card in your phone
- If the other SIM card is working on your phone, a replacement SIM card is required.
Insert SIM/USIM card/NO SIM card/Detected/Inserted/No SIM Mode/Offline Mode/SIM Missing/Not Detected/Not Found
Check your SIM card by doing the following:
- Turn off your phone.
- Check that your SIM card is inserted properly and in the correct slot.
- Ensure the gold metallic side of the SIM card is clean and is facing and/or touching the connectors inside the device.
- Turn your phone back on.
If the issue persists, test your SIM card:
Test 1:
- Insert your SIM card in another unlocked phone in working condition.
- If the SIM card is not working on the other phone, a replacement SIM card is required.
Test 2:
- Insert a different, working SIM card in your phone.
- If the other SIM card is working on your phone, a replacement SIM card is required.
Enter Network MEP Code/Enter Restriction code/Network lock/Phone Restricted
Your phone needs to be unlocked. Find out how to unlock your phone
My SIM card is locked/giving a PIN/PUK message
The SIM card on your mobile phone will become locked if you enter an incorrect personal identification number (PIN) three times. You won't be able to use your phone, except for emergency calls.
To unlock it you must reset your PIN by entering your SIM card's unique unlock key (also called a PIN unblocking key or PUK).
To unlock your SIM card:
- Log in to MyBell and retrieve your unlock key.
- Enter the unlock key on your mobile phone.
Note: Entering an incorrect unlock key 10 times will permanently lock your SIM card. If you need a new SIM card, please visit a Bell store or order one online.
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