SIM NOT VALID on an FACTORY UNLOCKED Iphone 5 - GSM-Forum

dogeatdog · 12-02-2013, 08:58

Dears,

I have just unlocked (bought a code), the server that I use gave me unlock done. Even check of this Iphone 5, the status changed to UNLOCKED.

But when I tried to unlock it with Itunes or Wifi, I get SIM NOT VALID!

What's the problem??? I am really confused!!! I have also an Ihpone 4 in the same situation!!!
Thanks!

lexro93290 · 12-02-2013, 12:00

connect it to itunes with invalid simcard .... if same issue restore it and activ your iphone with your sim card

ASHIF · 12-02-2013, 12:22

reflash new firmware and reactivate it

dogeatdog · 12-02-2013, 23:12

Reflashed to 7.0.4, tried to unlock/activate with Itunes/Wifi, same thing!
Really strange problem!!!
sugestions please?

sim111gsm · 12-02-2013, 23:32

just reset network setting

that sh0uld solve ur problem

dogeatdog · 12-02-2013, 23:43

I just give a try, "reset network settings", even delete and reset all data... and I am ready to try any solution!
Thanks anyway!

adlezz · 12-03-2013, 03:16

Most Common iPhone No Service Errors and How To Fix Them (the best one is the last method : The full restore but leave it at the end because it is time consuming)

1. The easiest method, and I can confirm that it works in most cases, to reset network settings:

Insert unsupported Sim card, open Settings on iPhone, go to General -> Reset -> Reset Network Settings.

2. In Setting you will see AirPlane mode which you can also use to fix No Service on iPhone as well:

Insert Sim card and turn on/off Airplane mode several time while it will pick the signal.
3. Also while your iPhone is on, pop the Sim card out and turn off the power. Insert Sim card and turn iPhone On. Or, turn iPhone on, pop up the Sim card, turn iPhone on and insert Sim card. It worked for many.

4. Go to Settings – General – Cellular/Network and turn on Cellular Data, Enable 3G, Data Roaming and wait for the signal. If they already on – turn it off and wait for the signal.

Note: Some say that you need just reboot iPhone holding two buttons and you will get service.

5. No Service iPhone problem can be after activating and deactivating iPhone using just app as SAMPrefs (SAM unlock tool) or Redsn0w. In this case follow steps in method 6.

6. If methods above don’t work to fix No Service on iPhone, you can try the third method which is the best because it works in 90% cases:

1). Insert non-valid Sim card in iPhone and connect it to iTunes using USB.

2). When iTunes detects your device perform a backup and after backup just click Restore.

3). Wait till the program finish restore and you will see two options in iTunes:

Restore from a backup;
Set up iPhone as a new phone.

so choose Set up as a new.

dogeatdog · 12-04-2013, 23:48

Finaly UNLOCKED! I just give a try this morning and it's done!
7-10 days after unlock via server.

So the SOLUTION was: TO WAIT! Maybe Apple server problem?!

Thank you evrybody!

adlezz · 12-06-2013, 05:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by dogeatdog

Finaly UNLOCKED! I just give a try this morning and it's done!
7-10 days after unlock via server.

So the SOLUTION was: TO WAIT! Maybe Apple server problem?!

Thank you evrybody!

I don't think "wait" was the solution. if the lock status shows unlocked it means unlocked you just was not lucky at the first try that' it . now you have it working so enjoy

Levitation · 12-13-2013, 23:00

dogeatdog,

Can you please post where you got your iphone unlocked? Thanks.

Akaash6255 · 12-15-2013, 21:10

Check the status of you imei is unlocked, then complain to your service provider, But i am sure its not factory unlocked, its carrier has been converted to : Unassigned factory defaults, apple carriers only.
IMEI: 013403009418154
Serial: C35JMBVKDTWF
Model: iPhone 5 (GSM/LTE135/International) White 16GB

Warranty: Out of Warranty
Warranty Start Date: N/A
Warranty End Date: N/A

Activation Status: Yes
Locked By Carrier: Unassigned factory default - Apple carriers only. SIM Swap triggers rebricking
Find My iPhone: OFF
Sim Lock: Locked

I had the same problem with my *******r.

12-02-2013, 08:58	#1 (permalink)
dogeatdog Freak Poster Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 459 Member: 682988 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 45	SIM NOT VALID on an FACTORY UNLOCKED Iphone 5 Dears, I have just unlocked (bought a code), the server that I use gave me unlock done. Even check of this Iphone 5, the status changed to UNLOCKED. But when I tried to unlock it with Itunes or Wifi, I get SIM NOT VALID! What's the problem??? I am really confused!!! I have also an Ihpone 4 in the same situation!!! Thanks!

12-02-2013, 23:32	#5 (permalink)
sim111gsm Crazy Poster Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Dublin Posts: 56 Member: 1957167 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 6	just reset network setting just reset network setting that sh0uld solve ur problem

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lexro93290 Freak Poster Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: paris france Posts: 392 Member: 1520741 Status: Offline Sonork: zboubdepanda Thanks Meter: 72	connect it to itunes with invalid simcard .... if same issue restore it and activ your iphone with your sim card

12-02-2013, 12:22	#3 (permalink)
ASHIF No Life Poster Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: 24° 51′ 36″ N, 67° Posts: 2,084 Member: 8353 Status: Offline Sonork: 113276 Thanks Meter: 335	reflash new firmware and reactivate it

12-02-2013, 23:12	#4 (permalink)
dogeatdog Freak Poster Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 459 Member: 682988 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 45	Reflashed to 7.0.4, tried to unlock/activate with Itunes/Wifi, same thing! Really strange problem!!! sugestions please?

12-02-2013, 23:43	#6 (permalink)
dogeatdog Freak Poster Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 459 Member: 682988 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 45	I just give a try, "reset network settings", even delete and reset all data... and I am ready to try any solution! Thanks anyway!

12-03-2013, 03:16	#7 (permalink)
adlezz Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 23 Member: 1870114 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 4	Most Common iPhone No Service Errors and How To Fix Them (the best one is the last method : The full restore but leave it at the end because it is time consuming) 1. The easiest method, and I can confirm that it works in most cases, to reset network settings: Insert unsupported Sim card, open Settings on iPhone, go to General -> Reset -> Reset Network Settings. 2. In Setting you will see AirPlane mode which you can also use to fix No Service on iPhone as well: Insert Sim card and turn on/off Airplane mode several time while it will pick the signal. 3. Also while your iPhone is on, pop the Sim card out and turn off the power. Insert Sim card and turn iPhone On. Or, turn iPhone on, pop up the Sim card, turn iPhone on and insert Sim card. It worked for many. 4. Go to Settings – General – Cellular/Network and turn on Cellular Data, Enable 3G, Data Roaming and wait for the signal. If they already on – turn it off and wait for the signal. Note: Some say that you need just reboot iPhone holding two buttons and you will get service. 5. No Service iPhone problem can be after activating and deactivating iPhone using just app as SAMPrefs (SAM unlock tool) or Redsn0w. In this case follow steps in method 6. 6. If methods above don’t work to fix No Service on iPhone, you can try the third method which is the best because it works in 90% cases: 1). Insert non-valid Sim card in iPhone and connect it to iTunes using USB. 2). When iTunes detects your device perform a backup and after backup just click Restore. 3). Wait till the program finish restore and you will see two options in iTunes: Restore from a backup; Set up iPhone as a new phone. so choose Set up as a new.

12-04-2013, 23:48	#8 (permalink)
dogeatdog Freak Poster Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 459 Member: 682988 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 45	Finaly UNLOCKED! I just give a try this morning and it's done! 7-10 days after unlock via server. So the SOLUTION was: TO WAIT! Maybe Apple server problem?! Thank you evrybody!

12-13-2013, 23:00	#10 (permalink)
Levitation Insane Poster Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: USA Posts: 89 Member: 1973965 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 6	dogeatdog, Can you please post where you got your iphone unlocked? Thanks.

12-15-2013, 21:10	#11 (permalink)
Akaash6255 Freak Poster Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gujrat Age: 31 Posts: 175 Member: 1912761 Status: Offline Sonork: 100.1650678 Thanks Meter: 105	Check the status of you imei is unlocked, then complain to your service provider, But i am sure its not factory unlocked, its carrier has been converted to : Unassigned factory defaults, apple carriers only. IMEI: 013403009418154 Serial: C35JMBVKDTWF Model: iPhone 5 (GSM/LTE135/International) White 16GB Warranty: Out of Warranty Warranty Start Date: N/A Warranty End Date: N/A Activation Status: Yes Locked By Carrier: Unassigned factory default - Apple carriers only. SIM Swap triggers rebricking Find My iPhone: OFF Sim Lock: Locked I had the same problem with my *******r.