Sim Card Tray

[Phil Evans]

Wonderful Apple technology? Then why such a primitive way of releasing the Sim card tray? Prodding for an eternity with a piece of wire. Is there some sort of technique to this that I am missing out on?

 

[skimonkey]

Hi there-I don't own a 3G iPad, so can't help you there. I am sure though others may give you input with your concerns.

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[britpoper]

What technique??? You just plug the wire to the hole and voila the sim tray will be ejected.
If you happened don't bring the wire and want to eject any object/tool that can fit the hole also will do.
It's not that hard really, so I don't understand the fuss regarding "prodding for an eternity" was all about

 

[leelai]

Hi and welcome to the Forum!

I think it's all about the angle you go in on.

2 very informative threads from which you will learn many tips and shortcuts for the IPad.
http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-general-discussions/21590-tips-tricks-those-us-who-dont-know.html
http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-os/49581-ios5-tips-tricks.html

Enjoy!

 

[Phil Evans]

Thanks for all the advice. Got to admit I haven't managed the sim card thingy yet, the wife had to do it!!! But it still took her an age. Hopefully won't have to use it much

 

[Phil Evans]

Not doing very well with sim cards. When trying to register the payg O2 sim card I keep getting the message

Sorry something is wrong and we can't activate your card. Please try again later.

Any ideas?

 

[Phil Evans]

Not doing very well with sim cards. When trying to register the payg O2 sim card I keep getting the message

Sorry something is wrong and we can't activate your card. Please try again later.

Any ideas?

Got a proper iPad sim card from O2 and things were looking pretty good until I got to the bit that says:

To manage your settings tap

Settings

Cellular Data

Where on earth is Cellular Data?

 

[Mickey330]

Once you open your Settings app, Cellular Data is about the fourth or fifth line down in the left column of the screen (with the iPad in landscape mode).

Marilyn

 

[Phil Evans]

Thanks but not this iPad (which I'm slowly regretting buying). On my iPad3 it's

Airplane Mode
Wi fi
Notifications
Local services
Carrier
Mobile Data
Brightness & Wallpaper
Picture Frame
General

Etc

 

[Mickey330]

Well, it's probably either Carrier or Mobile Data. Did you look under those two? You may have different headings because of your carrier or because you are not in the US (or both)? Either way, try looking in those two areas (given that I have neither on my US-owned iPad ... and with those being the only different heading from what my iPad reads).

Marilyn

 

[Phil Evans]

Yes I've tried both of those but no luck. Thanks for trying

 

[britpoper]

Are you sure your iPad already got the carrier logo and signal on the top left screen???

 

[Phil Evans]

Are you sure your iPad already got the carrier logo and signal on the top left screen???

In the top left hand corner I get Signal Strength. O2-UK. 3G

I'm managing at the moment using the Hotspot function on my iPhone but this seems doesn't last long before it needs resetting.

Thanks for your help

 

[britpoper]

Thanks but not this iPad (which I'm slowly regretting buying). On my iPad3 it's

Airplane Mode
Wi fi
Notifications
Local services
Carrier
Mobile Data
Brightness & Wallpaper
Picture Frame
General

Etc

Here's the printscreen to help you out.


If in your iPad the one that directly under "carrier" is mobile data, then that's the one you need to set first (change to ON to use internet using cellular connection)

 

[Phil Evans]

Here's the printscreen to help you out.
<img src="http://www.ipadforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=16589"/>

If in your iPad the one that directly under "carrier" is mobile data, then that's the one you need to set first (change to ON to use internet using cellular connection)

Mobile Data is set to on but there is no mention of Cellular Data. There is Data Roaming, View Account , APN Settings, SIM Pin. If it's any consolation even the Apple Helpdesk couldn't sort it out. They just suggested reinstalling the original software but I got the same results. Just a thought should I have opted to set it up as a new iPad or from backup. I chose the backup option.