OneSim question on Iphone Activation(Answered) - GSM-Forum

Rubberbandboy · 07-08-2010, 10:54

Hi,

I know you can use the Apple Activation for activating your iphone, but does this work on never before activated iphones? I'm only speculating but I reckon you can use a test sim if the iphone has been activated before in its life, but not for "new" activations? (Apple service says "Never Activated - Please activate") Any idea if the OneSim could get round this hurdle?

Regards

oneSIM · 07-08-2010, 11:21

absolutely, why shouldn't it

Rubberbandboy · 07-08-2010, 14:00

The reason I ask is because i've borrowed another universal iphone unlocking sim from an unlocking shop (it was a dits phonebook card) and this didn't work, I just assumed the onesim activation used the same method. Happy to hear this won't be a problem, will I need a usb writer as I assume i'll have to program the sim as the network carrier rather than use the iphone activation setting?

Regards

oneSIM · 07-08-2010, 17:03

there are two options

1. if you want to activate your iPhone using the original network carrier, you will need a smart card reader in order to configure the card (note that if the specific operator exists in our database, you can configure it, in this case, you must know the operator the iPhone is locked to)

2. universal, where you do not need bother to know which operator the iPhone is locked to. newer cards are being delivered pre-activated for this purpose, so no, do not need a smart card reader,

but, i personally recommend you to also purchase a smart card reader as well, beside that it's cheap, you'll also get the full advantage of oneSIM's functionalities.

Rubberbandboy · 07-12-2010, 16:43

does the smartcard writer (sim writer) need to be a particular type? I.e. the writers that can read / write contact data would these suffice? Or do I need to look for something specific?

Regards

**viru** · 07-12-2010, 19:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rubberbandboy

does the smartcard writer (sim writer) need to be a particular type? I.e. the writers that can read / write contact data would these suffice? Or do I need to look for something specific?

Regards

You can use standard card readers available on market.

B.R.,
Viru

oneSIM · 07-13-2010, 07:52

A standard PC/SC USB CCID smart card reader will do the job just fine.

ACR, Omni key (remove the space, don't know why the forum has censured the word n i k e), Gemalto, are some alternatives you may look up on (my personal opinion to you, choose one of the two last mentioned heh)

Rubberbandboy · 07-14-2010, 11:58

Many thanks, all ordered and awaiting delivery.

Thanks again for your help

Regards

07-08-2010, 10:54	#1 (permalink)
Rubberbandboy Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4 Member: 476924 Status: Offline Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	OneSim question on Iphone Activation(Answered) Hi, I know you can use the Apple Activation for activating your iphone, but does this work on never before activated iphones? I'm only speculating but I reckon you can use a test sim if the iphone has been activated before in its life, but not for "new" activations? (Apple service says "Never Activated - Please activate") Any idea if the OneSim could get round this hurdle? Regards

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07-08-2010, 11:21	#2 (permalink)
oneSIM Product Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 113 Member: 1321097 Status: Offline Thanks: 2 Thanked 125 Times in 39 Posts	absolutely, why shouldn't it

07-08-2010, 14:00	#3 (permalink)
Rubberbandboy Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4 Member: 476924 Status: Offline Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The reason I ask is because i've borrowed another universal iphone unlocking sim from an unlocking shop (it was a dits phonebook card) and this didn't work, I just assumed the onesim activation used the same method. Happy to hear this won't be a problem, will I need a usb writer as I assume i'll have to program the sim as the network carrier rather than use the iphone activation setting? Regards

07-08-2010, 17:03	#4 (permalink)
oneSIM Product Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 113 Member: 1321097 Status: Offline Thanks: 2 Thanked 125 Times in 39 Posts	there are two options 1. if you want to activate your iPhone using the original network carrier, you will need a smart card reader in order to configure the card (note that if the specific operator exists in our database, you can configure it, in this case, you must know the operator the iPhone is locked to) 2. universal, where you do not need bother to know which operator the iPhone is locked to. newer cards are being delivered pre-activated for this purpose, so no, do not need a smart card reader, but, i personally recommend you to also purchase a smart card reader as well, beside that it's cheap, you'll also get the full advantage of oneSIM's functionalities.

07-12-2010, 16:43	#5 (permalink)
Rubberbandboy Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4 Member: 476924 Status: Offline Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	does the smartcard writer (sim writer) need to be a particular type? I.e. the writers that can read / write contact data would these suffice? Or do I need to look for something specific? Regards

07-13-2010, 07:52	#7 (permalink)
oneSIM Product Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 113 Member: 1321097 Status: Offline Thanks: 2 Thanked 125 Times in 39 Posts	A standard PC/SC USB CCID smart card reader will do the job just fine. ACR, Omni key (remove the space, don't know why the forum has censured the word n i k e), Gemalto, are some alternatives you may look up on (my personal opinion to you, choose one of the two last mentioned heh)

07-14-2010, 11:58	#8 (permalink)
Rubberbandboy Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4 Member: 476924 Status: Offline Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Many thanks, all ordered and awaiting delivery. Thanks again for your help Regards