You have just purchased an Lava Z93 and when you turn it on, it displays the following error message: SIM card not recognized. Sometimes the Lava Z93 does not recognize the SIM card and displays this message. In this case, it is not necessarily important to bring the Lava Z93 directly back. In fact, there are several techniques to fix this problem. We will therefore find out in this article, what are the stuff to do and verify in order that the SIM card is recognized on your Lava Z93.
What to do when ever the SIM card is not recognized on my Lava Z93
In cases where the SIM card is not recognized on your Lava Z93, below is a list of stuff which could help you identify the source of the problem, find out repairing the problem.
Clean SIM card
One of the first stuff to do if the SIM card is not recognized on your Lava Z93 is to wash it up. In fact, it may possibly happen that dirt partially prevents the contact between the SIM card and the mobile. To clean it, pass a small dab of cloth over it and check if it is not damaged.
Check the tracking of the SIM card on your Lava Z93
Sometimes the problem may possibly come from the tracking of the SIM card. In fact, it often happens that little metal plugs that normally have to come in contact with the SIM card are a bit relaxed. When this is the case, this prevents the Lava Z93 from reading the SIM card. To fix this problem, you just have to thicken the SIM a little by gluing 1 or two pieces of tape at the back.
Test the SIM card on another smartphone
To find out if the problem comes from the SIM card, you can test it on another phone and you will have your answer. If it is not recognized on other devices, you can change the SIM card.
Try another SIM card on your Lava Z93
In cases where the two previous steps do not give anything, it is important to test another SIM card to find out if the problem comes from the card. In fact, if other SIM card work on the Lava Z93, it is because the problem comes from the card. Otherwise, it is at the level of the smartphone that we will have to look.
Confirm that your Lava Z93 is not Simlocker
If you have tried several SIM cards on the Lava Z93 and none are recognized, the smartphone could be Simlocker. It indicates that the Lava Z93 will recognize just the SIM card of a certain operator. In this case, you have to unlock it. You will find without a hassle a lot of offer on the web which could do that.
Check that the problem will not come from the ROM installed on the Lava Z93
This part mainly concerns the people who root the Lava Z93 to install a ROM that is not original. In cases where this is actually what you have completed, be aware that the unrecognized SIM card problem is quite common after installing fresh ROMs. We advise that you reinstall an original ROM and re-test it.
In cases where nothing works
In cases where all the above solutions do not work, we advise you to bring your Lava Z93 and the SIM card back to 1 of your operator’s shops.
