Sometimes, iPhone can come up with “Your SIM sent a text message” notification, which makes one wonder as to who or where the SIM Card or iPhone is sending the text message.
Luckily, in this case your iPhone or the SIM Card has not actually sent a text message to any of your Contacts, it is just trying to get in touch with your mobile service provider’s network.
In most cases, the reason for “Your SIM Sent a Text Message” notification is due to the SIM Card on your iPhone trying to deal with technical issues by requesting an update from your mobile service provider.
Your SIM Sent a Text Message Notification on iPhone
If iPhone is bothering you with “Your SIM Sent a text Message” notification, you can find below the steps to deal with this problem.
1. Check & Install Updates
The first step is to see if there is an update available or waiting to be installed on your iPhone.
1. Go to Settings > General > Software Update.
2. On the next screen, tap on the Update option (if an update becomes available).
2. Restart iPhone
Sometimes, the SIM Card can get stuck in a loop, trying to text your mobile service provider. Hence, restart your device and this should help in terminating the stuck process.
1. Go to Settings > General > scroll down and tap on Shut Down.
2. On the next screen, use the Slider to Power OFF iPhone.
3. Wait for 30 seconds and press the Power button to restart your device.
3. Remove SIM Card and Put it Back Again
Ejecting and reinserting the SIM Card tray gives it a fresh start, allowing the SIM card to reconnect to the network of your mobile service provider.
1. Eject the SIM card tray on your iPhone using a SIM Card ejector tool or a paper clip.
2. Pull the Sim Tray out, wait for 30 seconds and put it back again.
4. Reset Network Settings
If you are still facing the problem, you can try to Reset Network Settings on your iPhone to factory default values.
While this step does not remove any data from your device, it removes Wi-Fi and VPN passwords. Hence, make sure that you note down these passwords.
1. Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset.
2. On the Reset pop-up, select Reset Network Settings option.
3. Enter your Lock Screen Password > Tap on Reset Network Settings to confirm.
5. Contact Wireless Service Provider
If your iPhone is still bothering you with “Your SIM sent a text Message” pop-ups, it is time to contact your mobile service provider to report this issue.
They may send you a new SIM card, fix the problem at their end or help you fix the problem on your device.