Zopo: Unrecognized SIM card

You have just bought an Zopo and when you turn it on, it displays the following error text: SIM card not recognized. From time to time the Zopo does not recognize the SIM card and displays this message. In this case, it is not necessarily required to bring the Zopo directly back. In truth, there are several methods to solve this issue. We will for that reason see in this tuto, what are the stuff to do and verify in order that the SIM card is recognized on your Zopo.unrecognized-sim-card-Zopo

How to proceed when ever the SIM card is not recognized on my Zopo

If the SIM card is not recognized on your Zopo, below is a list of stuff which could help you determine the source of the issue, see repairing the issue.

Clean SIM card

One of the first stuff to do if the SIM card is not recognized on your Zopo is to wash it up. In truth, it might 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 Zopo

From time to time the issue might be caused by the tracking of the SIM card. In truth, it often occurs that tiny metal plugs that most of the time have to come in contact with the SIM card are a bit relaxed. When this is the case, this prevents the Zopo from reading the SIM card. To solve this issue, you simply have to thicken the SIM a little by gluing one or two pieces of tape at the back.

Test the SIM card on a different smartphone

To find out if the issue comes from the SIM card, you’re able to test it on a different phone and you will have your answer. When it is not recognized on other devices, you’re able to change the SIM card.

Try another SIM card on your Zopo

If the two previous steps do not give anything, it’s required to test a different SIM card to find out if the issue comes from the card. In truth, if other SIM card function on the Zopo, it’s because the issue comes from the card. Otherwise, it’s at the level of the smartphone that we will have to look.

Verify that your Zopo is not Simlocker

When you have tried several SIM cards on the Zopo and non-e are recognized, the smartphone could possibly be Simlocker. This implies that the Zopo 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 provide on the net which could do that.

Check that the problem doesn’t be caused by the ROM installed on the Zopo

This part mainly concerns the people who root the Zopo to install a ROM that is not original. If this is actually what you have done, be aware that the unrecognized SIM card issue is quite common after installing new ROMs. We recommend that you reinstall an original ROM and re-test it.

If nothing works

If all the above solutions do not work, we advise you to bring your Zopo and the SIM card back to one of your operator’s shops.