i just bought this iphone from my friend when i put my sim card in it it says "incorrect sim insert an unlocked and valid sim to activate phone" and when i connect to itunes it says its damaged and cannot be activated what can i do?? please help...
2007-11-25 06:18:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
alright thanks i might need a new sim but what about my iphone not connecting to my itunes and saying its damaged?
2007-11-25 10:16:20 · update #1
iphone doesnt work with any sim card. only works with the sim card included in the iphone. put back the one that originally came with the iphone and try to activate it again. if that sim card is not available to you, contact AT&T if you are in america or O2 if you are in UK, to get a new sim card.it is normal not being able to connect to itunes with a different sim card. dont worry about the damage error message. its a normal procedure
2007-11-25 22:03:05 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-25 08:17:36 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is your carrier AT&T? If not, you'll need to find someone who can hack the phone and unlock it or switch to AT&T.
If your carrier is AT&T (or even if you get the phone hacked) you may have an older SIM card that is incompatible with the iPhone. iPhones and most smart phones and PDAs won't work with the older 32k SIM cards. If that's the case you'll have to get a current SIM from AT&T. The local AT&T store should be able to hook you up, though bear in mind you may need to sign a new 2-year agreement to get that.
Before buying a used phone you should ALWAYS test it with YOUR SIM card first and ensure that it works.
2007-11-25 06:26:31 · answer #3 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u shuld insert an unlocked and valid sim to activate phone. if u dont have cingular it wont work unless u unlock ur iphone.
2007-11-25 06:21:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will probally have to purchase a new sim card. it works on a different sim that your normal phone would use. or if you would like try this link for iphone support http://www.apple.com/support/iphone/phone/
2007-11-25 06:24:50 · answer #5 · answered by chris m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you got ripped off. Get a new sim.
2007-11-25 06:20:12 · answer #6 · answered by OneLove 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it probably isnt the right type of sim card
2007-11-25 06:20:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the company for it or get there phone number and call them tell them so and so
2007-11-25 06:21:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sucks for u
2007-11-25 06:20:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋