5 Ways To Fix No SIM Issue On IPhone 5s

By Bogdana

First Published on July 16, 2018

This article is 7 years old.

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Certain bugs with iPhone 5s are not common, but they are possible. In case you have the problem with no SIM alert on your device, you can easily fix that with just a bit of effort. As in any other situation, we are offering you several possible solutions, so you can go step by step until you get rid of the bug. Further down, you can read 5 ways to fix no SIM issue on iPhone 5s. Almost every user successfully solved the problem. You will do the same as well.

5 ways to fix no SIM issue on iPhone 5s

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Solution No.1: Airplane mode on/off.

You will probably be shocked by the fact how simple this solution is. However, it is efficient, which is why you should try it. Go to Settings, click on Airplane mode, turn it on, and then off again. With just a bit of luck, no SIM alert will disappear.

Solution No.2: Turn your iPhone 5s off/on.

No SIM problem can be solved with a restart, because it is basically just a bug. Press and hold the sleep/wake button for a couple of seconds, and slide to turn the iPhone off. Press the same button, in a same manner, to turn the device back on.

Solution No.3: Carrier settings.

Often, people forget the importance of carrier settings update, until they got some kind of error. To check if the update is available, go to Settings, General, and choose About.

Solution No.4: Reset network settings.

This can help as well. To reset these settings, tap on Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. Fingers crossed, we hope it will work.

Solution No.5: Update iOS.

From time to time, you should check if the new iOS version is available. If the answer is yes, make sure to download it, and upgrade your device. Errors and bugs will disappear, because the new version is better than the previous one. At least it is most of the time.

In case you did not solve the problem with 5 ways to fix no SIM issue on iPhone 5s we offered, you should visit the Apple store, or store of your carrier. They will provide you further instructions.