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grang
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Hi, I'm trying to put my o2 PAYG sim card into my new phone, but it can't see it. My old phone is a Samsung GT-E1080i, my new phone is a Emporia-One v200.

My husband has a Nokia 2330c-2, also on o2 PAYG, and his sim card works in all 3 phones. My sim also works in my phone and his Nokia, just not the Emporia. Any ideas?

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I've now eliminated the problem. It appears that these sim cards are too thin for the Emporia's sim slot, so I squeezed a thin shim on top of it. The only reason they all worked in the Nokia is because that uses a "drop-in" sim slot with a retaining clip. Thanks to everyone for your help.

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@grang 

The only thing i can think of is that it's the wrong size?

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@grang

This might be a silly question :
Have you put the sim card in the memory card slot at all?

- Xperia 1V - o2 and Spusu
- Pixel 8 Pro - o2 and Vodafone UK
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I figured it was in the correct slot as the other sims worked in the phone OK.
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It's definitely the right size, and in the right slot. I've cleaned it as recommended, but it still only works in the 2 phones, whereas the other sim card works in all 3 phones.

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@grang 

I think I'd take it and your sim to your local O2 store so they can check if there is an issue with your sim card at all.

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I wish I could, but we are still in lockdown due to age and underlying health issues. I really wish it was possible to speak to o2 tech support about this.

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@grang 

I can ask @O2Emma to give you a shout but not sure if she can do anything other than order a new sim for you?

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Hi @grang if your sim works fine in 2 phones this would suggest not a sim issue please can you post what your Emporia-One v200 says/shows when you insert sim please .
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@MI5 Thanks I have just posted on thread.
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