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Why can’t I just text with out a SIM card ?

Hi! My question is: Why can’t I just text without just having a SIM card???????????

Posted on Oct 15, 2022 8:12 PM

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Posted on Oct 15, 2022 8:31 PM

nyc_baby Said:

"Why can’t I just text with out a SIM card ?: Hi! My question is: Why can’t I just text without just having a SIM card???????????"

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Thank you for the screenshot.


Troubleshooting "No SIM":


A. About "No SIM":

A SIM card is configured by you carrier. It configured what services you have, and are able to use with the device.



B. Go here to Fix this: If you See 'invalid SIM' or 'no SIM' on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


C. Whom to Contact:

Contact your Carrier, as their are the one who provide you with the service of configuring the SIM card:

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Oct 15, 2022 8:31 PM in response to nyc_baby

nyc_baby Said:

"Why can’t I just text with out a SIM card ?: Hi! My question is: Why can’t I just text without just having a SIM card???????????"

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Thank you for the screenshot.


Troubleshooting "No SIM":


A. About "No SIM":

A SIM card is configured by you carrier. It configured what services you have, and are able to use with the device.



B. Go here to Fix this: If you See 'invalid SIM' or 'no SIM' on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


C. Whom to Contact:

Contact your Carrier, as their are the one who provide you with the service of configuring the SIM card:

Why can’t I just text with out a SIM card ?

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