You have just purchased an OPPO A94 and when you turn it on, it displays the following error message: SIM card not recognized. From time to time the OPPO A94 does not recognize the SIM card and displays this message. In this case, it is not necessarily necessary to bring the OPPO A94 directly back. Indeed, there are many tips to solve this problem. We will therefore observe in this content, what are the stuff to do and check so that the SIM card is recognized on your OPPO A94.
What to do when the SIM card is not recognized on my OPPO A94
In cases where the SIM card is not recognized on your OPPO A94, below is a list of stuff which could help you determine the source of the problem, observe repairing the problem.
Clean SIM card
One of the first stuff to do if the SIM card is not recognized on your OPPO A94 is to clean it up. In fact, it might happen that dirt partially prevents the contact between the SIM card and the telephone. To clean it, pass a small dab of cloth over it and check if it is not damaged.
Check the location of the SIM card on your OPPO A94
From time to time the problem might come from the location 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 little relaxed. When this is the case, this prevents the OPPO A94 from reading the SIM card. To solve 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 cellphone
To find out if the problem comes from the SIM card, you’re able to test it on another phone and you will have your answer. If it is not recognized on other devices, you’re able to modify the SIM card.
Try another SIM card on your OPPO A94
In cases where the two previous steps do not give anything, it is actually necessary to test another SIM card to find out in cases where the problem comes from the card. Indeed, in cases where other SIM card function on the OPPO A94, it is actually because the problem comes from the card. Otherwise, it is actually at the level of the cellphone that we will have to look.
Verify that your OPPO A94 is not Simlocker
In case you have tried many SIM cards on the OPPO A94 and non-e are recognized, the cellphone may be Simlocker. It indicates that the OPPO A94 will recognize just the SIM card of a specific operator. In this case, you have to unlock it. You will find without a hassle a lot of offer on the internet which could do that.
Check that the problem will not come from the ROM installed on the OPPO A94
This part mainly concerns the people who root the OPPO A94 to install a ROM that is not original. In cases where this is actually what you have carried out, be aware that the unrecognized SIM card problem is quite common after installing new ROMs. We suggest 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 recommend you to bring your OPPO A94 and the SIM card back to 1 of your operator’s shops.
