Can i use my tesco 4 iphone micro sim in an ipad 2 apple. How to replace your sim card with a micro sim or nano sim. However, in other contexts, i have read about people buying sim cards, and cutting them down to micro sim size with a pair of scissors, in order to fit in an iphone 4. If possible i would like to keep my mobile number but simply have it as a micro sim for pay as you go. I currently have a contract with tesco mobile which was with a micro sim, but my phone broke so im looking to buy an iphone 6. Basically i have an iphone 4 under contract until october 20, but if i buy an iphone 5 on pay as you go, will t mobile swap my micro sim to a nano sim whilst im under contract. The phone is definitely unlocked as i have tried other networks sims and even a spanish vodafone sim and they all activate.
The pack includes a sim eject tool which enables you to eject a sim card from an iphone. Because this is a payasyougo sim theres no ongoing commitment. Locate the microsim slot on your unlocked iphone 4. Youd probably find a local computer store could do that for you. Thats the adapter that will allow you to use a nano sim in the iphone 4 and iphone 4s. Im not talking about using the iphone to tether to an ipad.
Tesco dont currently sell the iphone 4 on pay as go but they say if you buy an iphone you can order a micro sim however i cant find how to do this. Dec 29, 2010 cut down a regular sim card into a micro sim card to fit the iphone 4 4s or ipad lavadr. It seems that its only a problem with iphone 4 that has been unlocked from a network. Newer smartphones typically use either a micro sim or nano sim. Find out how to order a sim card or transfer it to a new handset if youre a new or existing tesco mobile customer. Tesco pay as you go mobile phone sim cards for sale ebay. If your old device is an android or other noniphone smartphone that uses a microsim card, you can typically pop. However, im finding it really hard to get hold of a payg micro sim from any of the main networks apart from three who i cant use as reception in my area is poor. This sim card adapter allows you to use a smaller type of sim card in a phone that requires a larger type of sim card.
The new iphone and ipad require a 3ff subscriber identity module, or micro sim. Oct 14, 2010 the new iphone and ipad require a 3ff subscriber identity module, or micro sim. Discover our fantastic range of mobile phone deals, from sim only and sim free offers to monthly contracts and pay as you go plans. I just ordered an iphone 4 and i need to cut the sim card to make it a micro sim. Please leave a note when you order if you need micro or nano sim. Nocontract sim sim cards with no contract tesco mobile. I have a payg iphone 3g that i bought 2 years ago from o2. Want to see the 4g coverage in your area with triple credit you get free credit when you topup use it on uk calls, texts and data. Free sim cards get it from o2, vodafone, giffgaff, three. Clients who buy an iphone 4 outdoors of tesco mobile, will have the ability to request a brand new micro sim via our customer support team by an agent finishing the sim alternative online form and choosing the upgrade to micro sim option. The video will show you how to put a micro sim into any phone. The most important part of the package for recent iphone owners is the nano sim to micro sim adapter.
However when i put the sim in the iphone4 it says no service and emergency calls only. Dec 21, 2011 currently on a iphone tesco sim only deal and goning to buy a new iphone from apple on friday. Basically i have an iphone 4 under contract until october 20, but if i buy an iphone 5. How to use an unlocked iphone 4 with tmobile macworld. However, im finding it really hard to get hold of a payg microsim from any of the main networks apart from three who i cant use as reception in my area is poor. Aug 09, 2018 this is an in depth look at the trials and tribulations of resuscitating an old smartphone with a paygo tesco sim card. You can enjoy superspeedy 4g at no extra cost when youre in an area. I had a simplicity sim in it but received a tesco mobile sim today the. Would tesco be able to switch me to a micro sim in store or do i have to go through tesco mobile and wait for postie to deliver. Aug 05, 2012 i just spoke to someone from tesco support on the phone regards using my existing micro sim from my tesco iphone in an ipad 3g and was told that it would not work. Dec 01, 2010 tesco mobile at present do not offer the iphone 4 on their pay as you go service. Im on 3 and there is an online option to request such a change. Hi there, im looking to buy a sim free iphone 4 and would like to go on pay as you go. Also of its possible to change blackberry sim cars to iphone micro sim an how much would it cost.
These models also have a sim tray for a nano sim cardyou can use a nano sim card from a carrier. Its on the right edge and sports a tiny little hole, the perfect size for an unfolded paperclipor that blasted sim removal tool that i. I did it over the live chat, asked and they sent me the nano sim, did lose the use of the phone for about half a day if i remember correctly, tesco will advise you about that. Ive just realised that this didnt answer my question. Using the links at the top of this page to navigate to a different section of the website. Understanding sim cards replacement sims tesco mobile. Oct 30, 20 hi, i have the opportunity to purchase an iphone 4s very cheaply. Im on tesco contract and want to know if i can keep my contract with tesco but with the iphone instead. The best way to change the size of your sim card depends on whether youre inside or outside the minimum term of your contract. Cut down a regular sim card into a micro sim card to fit the iphone 4 4s or ipad lavadr. Will tesco provide me with a micro sim for my new iphone 4.
Tried to buy a micro sim for an iphone 4 from cashel tesco this summer. A micro sim is like a standard sim, only with less plastic around the chip, so turning one into tother is a simple. This is a short tutorial on how to make a nano sim card from the iphone 5 fit and work into an iphone 4s sim card tray. If tesco provides the nano sim you can get one from them and port your service from the micro to the nano.
Found id bought a standard sim and had to cut it down myself. In some countries and regions, these iphone models feature an esim. The smartest, most powerful chip ever in an iphone. The dual cards do not support dual standby mode but you can switch between them and be connected to one network simcard at any one time only. I got a couple of text messages through and it worked fine. Services are dependent on a number of factors, see our service information page for further detail. If your old device is an android or other noniphone smartphone that uses a. If youre inside the minimum term of your contract e. Apple are a pain in the ass for a lot of hardware reasons. If i unlock the iphone not sure which company it is with yet will i be able to just insert my sim card and everything will work ok.
For noniphone sims, upgrading to 1gb per month is a bit more expensive youll be up for. You can enjoy superspeedy 4g at no extra cost when youre in an area with 4g coverage. Nov 11, 2010 hey, i have considering buying an iphone 4 and i am currently on tesco mobile however i have an ordinary sim in an unlocked samsung phone. Tesco mobile ireland 3g prepay sim, microsim or nanosim card. Oct 05, 2012 this is a short tutorial on how to make a nano sim card from the iphone 5 fit and work into an iphone 4s sim card tray. Sim cards for verizon iphone in scotland and ireland. How to put a nano sim into an iphone 4 or 4s youtube. Will cutting my sim card work to use as a micro sim card. On the shelf there were 2 different package designs but neither said which size it was and customer service no help. Learn which size sim card your iphone or ipad uses apple. Buy tesco pay as you go mobile phone sim cards and get the. Tesco mobile pay monthy, can i change to micro sim. If i put an o2 payg sim in the 3gs and top up with.
How to change sim card for blackberry to micro sim for iphone 4s. How to copy sim card contents to an iphone dummies. If youre already on tesco mobile pay as you go you can move to our rocket packs tariff and buy your first rocket pack in my account or by calling 282 free from your tesco mobile phone. I know i would need a micro sim for the iphone 4 and need clarification on the following. I am arriving at shannon airport and would like to find the most convienent way to get sim cards for my verizon iphone 4 and 5, micro and nano sim cards. If you order an iphone sim from tesco, for another.
Tesco mobile at present do not offer the iphone 4 on their pay as you go service. Hi there, im looking to buy a simfree iphone 4 and would like to go on pay as you go. Hi, i have the opportunity to purchase an iphone 4s very cheaply. Sep 20, 2012 apple iphone 5 nano sim card first look. Regular and micro sim cards are too big for the ipad or iphone, but this trick enables you to cut down a sim card to a nano sim so it fits into an iphone or ipad. Oct 07, 2012 the most important part of the package for recent iphone owners is the nano sim to micro sim adapter.
Ee o2 giffgaff giffgaff lebara lyca rocket sim pack tesco three vodafone. However if i were you i would cancel the upgrade if you can and get a short term contract sim or go payg maybe giff gaff or talk mobile or tesco. The page you have requested doesnt exist, at least not at this location. Cut down a regular sim card into a micro sim card to fit. I will be traveling between galway and dublin, then over to scotland including edinburgh and glasgow, and back to belfast before flying back to the us from dublin. Lets say you have a unlocked iphone 4 and posses more than one network simcard and wish to swap the network. In your case an alternative option is to get a micro sim from tesco and then get them to switch your number across from one sim to another. Jul 06, 2012 apple are a pain in the ass for a lot of hardware reasons.
Compatible with most phones, it is a standard sim, with a push out micro sim if needed. If youre on our triple credit tariff, when you move to rocket packs youll lose any free credit youve got left, so make sure you use it up first. How to put a micro sim card into almost any phone without an. Cut down a regular sim card into a micro sim card to fit the. I want to buy an iphone 4s on tmobile, but my current tmobile sim card is a regular one that would not fit in to the iphone 4s. Would i be able to somehow move my contract on to the new micro sim. This is an in depth look at the trials and tribulations of resuscitating an old smartphone with a paygo tesco sim card. Hey, i have considering buying an iphone 4 and i am currently on tesco mobile however i have an ordinary sim in an unlocked samsung phone. May 06, 2020 ipad mini 3 and later, ipad air 2, and ipad pro support apple sim. Currently on a iphone tesco sim only deal and goning to buy a new iphone from apple on friday. I have a brand new o2 iphone 4s on the way, my question is.
Simcardglobal international microsim card for iphone 4 or. These models also have a sim tray for a nanosim cardyou can use a nanosim card from a carrier. Tesco mobile 4g triple credit pay as you go sim card. Although your iphone doesnt store information on the sim card, if you are transferring to iphone from another cellular phone, you may have contact information on the old sim card that you want to transfer. Tesco mobile limited is authorised and regulated by the financial conduct authority for its credit offering under registration number 723698. This is ideal if you want to use the same sim card in a different phone or are changing between a newer and an older phone. How to put a micro sim card into almost any phone without. Jan 05, 2011 i have a payg iphone 3g that i bought 2 years ago from o2. I just spoke to someone from tesco support on the phone regards using my existing micro sim from my tesco iphone in an ipad 3g and was told that it would not work. You can activate a cellular plan on an esim from a carrier that supports dual sim.
I activated the sim online and put it in an old phone to test. Will tmobile swap my micro sim to the nano sim for iphone 5. This comes handy if for any reason you need to go back to your old iphone 4. And augmented reality experiences never before possible. How to change sim card for blackberry to micro sim for. Will tesco provide me with a micro sim for my new iphone 4 and allow me to transfer contract over from 3gs. Regular and microsim cards are too big for the ipad or iphone, but this trick enables you to cut down a sim card to a nanosim so it fits into an iphone or ipad.
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