Sim Card error from S9+

Hey there! With regards to your concern, feel free to check out the following steps:

First solution: Restart your phone.

There are times when your device failed to read or detect the SIM card due to software glitches and minor system errors. These are usual occurrences that can be rectified by a simple reboot on the device. If this is the first time you are prompted with the SIM card not inserted error on your Samsung Galaxy S9, then start to troubleshoot the problem with a restart or soft reset on your device.

You can perform a soft reset the usual way or using the hardware keys. Here’s how it’s done:

1. Press and hold the Power and Volume Down buttons simultaneously for about 10 to 20 seconds.
2. Release both buttons when the phone restarts.

It’s a simulated battery removal used to turn a device off when the screen is not responding. Similar to the usual restart, this doesn’t cause data loss on the device.

Second solution: Remove and reinstall the SIM card.

It’s another simple yet effective workaround that has helped many people who encountered similar problem on an Android smartphone. Doing so will help you ensure that the SIM card is properly installed and has no signs of damage. To remove and reinstall the SIM card on your Samsung S9, follow these steps.

1. Turn your phone off completely.
2. Insert the ejector tool into the hole on the SIM/microSD card tray and then gently push until the tray pops out.
3. Take the SIM/microSD card tray out from the phone.
4. Remove the SIM card from the tray then check for any visible signs of damage like scratches.
5. If the SIM card looks fine, place it back into the SIM card tray with the gold contacts facing down.
6. Insert the SIM/microSD tray back into the slot.

Once everything is secured back into place, turn your phone on again and see if the error is gone.

Third solution: Reset network settings.

Sometimes, pertinent SIM card errors occur due to incorrect or misconfigured network settings This usually happens after modifying your phone settings and manually switching menu options. Some updates can also override your phone’s network settings and likewise result to this error. To eliminate this from the probable causes, performing a network settings reset can help. This will reset all data connections back to the original configuration or factory defaults. Performing a network settings reset will delete your current network settings including Wi-Fi network and passwords so make sure you take note of this information beforehand. After the reset, you will need to set up and connect to your Wi-Fi network again. Here’s how it’s done:

1. Swipe up on an empty spot from the Home screen to open the Apps tray.
2. Tap Settings.
3. Tap General Management.
4. Scroll to and tap Reset.
5. Select the option to Reset network settings.
6. Tap Reset Settings.
7. If prompted, enter your device PIN or password.
8. Tap Reset Settings again to confirm action.

Wait for your device to complete the network settings reset and then it automatically reboots. If the problem persists, try the next solution.

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