You have just bought an Wiko Power U30 and when you turn it on, it displays the following error message: SIM card not recognized. Occasionally the Wiko Power U30 does not recognize the SIM card and displays this message. In this case, it is not necessarily necessary to bring the Wiko Power U30 directly back. In truth, there are a lot of methods to solve this problem. We will consequently find out in this tuto, what are the things to do and check to ensure the SIM card is recognized on your Wiko Power U30.
How to proceed when the SIM card is not recognized on my Wiko Power U30
If perhaps the SIM card is not recognized on your Wiko Power U30, below is a list of things that may help you determine the source of the problem, find out repairing the problem.
Clean SIM card
One of the first things to do if the SIM card is not recognized on your Wiko Power U30 is to wash it up. In truth, it might happen that dirt partially prevents the contact between the SIM card and the mobile phone. To wash 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 Wiko Power U30
Occasionally the problem might be caused by the location of the SIM card. In truth, it often occurs 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 Wiko Power U30 from reading the SIM card. To solve this problem, you simply have to thicken the SIM a little by gluing 1 or two pieces of tape at the back.
Test the SIM card on a different smartphone
To find out if the problem originates from the SIM card, you’re able to test it on a different 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 Wiko Power U30
If perhaps the two previous steps do not give anything, it’s necessary to test a different SIM card to find out in cases where the problem originates from the card. In truth, in cases where other SIM card work on the Wiko Power U30, it’s because the problem originates from the card. Otherwise, it’s at the level of the smartphone that we will have to look.
Confirm that your Wiko Power U30 is not Simlocker
If you have tried a lot of SIM cards on the Wiko Power U30 and none are recognized, the smartphone could be Simlocker. It indicates that the Wiko Power U30 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 that may do that.
Check that the problem doesn’t be caused by the ROM installed on the Wiko Power U30
This part mainly concerns the people who root the Wiko Power U30 to install a ROM that is not original. If perhaps this is actually what you have completed, be aware that the unrecognized SIM card problem is quite common after setting up new ROMs. We recommend that you reinstall an original ROM and re-test it.
If perhaps nothing works
If perhaps all the above solutions do not work, we advise you to bring your Wiko Power U30 and the SIM card back to 1 of your operator’s shops.
