FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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1. Ordering Questions
    • Do international cell phones purchased from OneSimCard come with a warranty?

      Unless otherwise noted, all phones sold on OneSimCard.com come with our standard 90-day replacement warranty. This warranty covers any mechanical defects, but does not include damage due to Acts of God, neglect, water damage, or other intentional or unintentional abuses of the phone. OneSimCard does offer extended warranties available for purchase.

2. OneSim VoIP
    • What is the cost of calling between two OneSim VoIP phones?

      Calls between two OneSim VoIP phones are absolutely free.
3. Ordering Questions
    • Is there a nano-SIM version available for my iPhones or other phones?

      Yes! Just select "nano size" or buy a 3-in-1 SIM that contains all 3 sim sizes during checkout.

4. eSIM
    • Do you offer an eSIM option for iPhones, Androids or Tablets?

      Yes. The OneSimCard eSIM option is available for use with iOS and Android phones, smart watches and even Windows tablets.

      eSIM is not a physical SIM, but rather a program that can be downloaded to eSIM compatible phones and device.

      The list of supported devices includes:

      iOS:
      • iPhone 15 Pro Max
      • iPhone 15 Pro
      • iPhone 15 Plus
      • iPhone 15
      • iPhone 14 Pro Max
      • iPhone 14 Pro
      • iPhone 14 Plus
      • iPhone 14
      • iPhone 13 Pro Max
      • iPhone 13 Pro
      • iPhone 13 mini
      • iPhone 13
      • iPhone 12 Pro Max
      • iPhone 12 Pro
      • iPhone 12 mini
      • iPhone 12
      • iPhone 11 Pro Max
      • iPhone 11 Pro
      • iPhone 11
      • iPhone XS
      • iPhone XS Max
      • iPhone XR
      • iPhone SE 3 (2022)
      • iPhone SE 2 (2020)


      Apple iPad models with an eSIM:

      • iPad Pro 11" (1st Gen or later)
      • iPad Pro 12.9" (3rd Gen or later)
      • iPad Air (3rd Gen or later)
      • iPad (7th Gen or later)
      • iPad mini (5th Gen or later)

      Android:
      • Arrows A101 FC
      • Fairphone 4
      • Google Pixel Fold
      • Google Pixel 8 Pro
      • Google Pixel 8
      • Google Pixel 7a
      • Google Pixel 7 Pro
      • Google Pixel 7
      • Google Pixel 6 Pro
      • Google Pixel 6
      • Google Pixel 6a
      • Google Pixel 5
      • Google Pixel 4
      • Google Pixel 4a
      • Google Pixel 4 XL
      • Honor Magic 4 Pro
      • Honor Magic 5 Pro
      • Huawei P40
      • Huawei P40 Pro
      • Huawei Mate 40 Pro
      • Motorola RAZR 40 Ultra
      • Motorola EDGE 40 Pro
      • Motorola G53 5G
      • Motorola G52J 5G
      • Motorola G53J 5G
      • Nokia XR21
      • Nokia G60
      • Nokia X30
      • Nuu X5
      • Oppo Find X3
      • Oppo Find X3 Pro
      • Oppo Find X5
      • Oppo Find X5 Pro
      • Oppo Find N2 Flip
      • Oppo Reno 5 A
      • Oppo A55s
      • Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G
      • Rakuten Hand 5G
      • Rakuten Mini
      • Rakuten Big‑S
      • Rakuten Big
      • Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
      • Samsung Galaxy Fold
      • Samsung Galaxy Note20
      • Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra
      • Samsung Galaxy S23
      • Samsung Galaxy S23+
      • Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
      • Samsung Galaxy S22
      • Samsung Galaxy S22+
      • Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
      • Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
      • Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G
      • Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
      • Samsung Galaxy S20
      • Samsung Galaxy S20+
      • Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
      • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
      • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
      • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G
      • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
      • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G Fold
      • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G
      • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
      • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
      • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
      • Sharp Aquos R8 Pro
      • Sharp Aquos Sense 7
      • Sharp Aquos Sense 4 lite
      • Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
      • Sony Xperia 1 IV
      • Sony Xperia 5 IV
      • Sony Xperia 10 IV
      • Sony Xperia 1 V
      • Sony Xperia 5 V
      • Sony Xperia 10 V
      • Xiaomi 12T Pro
      • Xiaomi 13
      • Xiaomi 13 Pro
      • Xiaomi 13 Lite

      Windows 10:
      Acer Swift 7, ASUS NovaGo, HP Envy x2, Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 630, Lenovo Yoga 630, Microsoft Surface Pro X/Go 2/Pro with LTE Advanced.

      Learn more about eSIM compatibility on the eSIM page.

       Note: iPhonesmanufactured for the Chinese Market have 2 physical SIM card slots and are not eSIM capable. Pixel 3a can't use eSIM if the phone was purchased in Japan, or if bought with Verizon or Charter service.
5. Ordering Questions
    • Does OneSimCard offer any Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC) phones?

      Yes. You can find a list of available HAC phones here.
6. Ordering Questions
    • Is a micro-SIM or Nano-SIM version of OneSimCard available for the Apple iPhone 4/4S, 5/5C,5S, 6, 6S, 7, 8, X, iPads and other devices?

      We now offer SIM cards in universal sizes, where the SIM card contains all 3 sizes - Mini, Micro and Nano. Simply select the needed SIM version in the shopping cart.

       

7. Troubleshooting Questions
    • I can't send SMS from my iPhone

      There is a known bug with iPhone phone book. If you are trying to text to a contact that is entered in the phone book, and the contact is not entered in proper international number format, the SMS will not go through even if you just enter the number in the SMS menu directly and properly. 
      Please edit the record in the phone book to be +CountryCode_Number. It needs to have the + character in front, which is an equivalent of 00.

      You will also need to delete all recent attempts to send SMS to this number from the Messaging menu. It should be no conversation or attempts to send SMS left in the phone to this number.


      We understand that this is very frustrating, but do not know why Apple will not fix it. This problem affects only Apple phones.

      Example: for US Number 1-617-600-8250 you should have entered in the address book: +16176008250
      Delete existing text conversation after fixing the phone book record. 
      You can always test your SMS by sending SMS to OneSimCard Support number +16176008250 from your OneSimCard phone. This will create an automated ticket in the system and you will know if the message was delivered or not. You will be charged regular SMS rate for this message.
8. Ordering Questions
    • Can I use OneSimCard service if my phone is locked?

      Yes. There are a few options available if your phone is locked to the carrier that sold you the phone.

      • Try contacting the carrier to see if they unlock it for you.
      • You can purchase a travel phone bundle with the SIM at

                 http://www.onesimcard.com/international-cell-phones/

      You can purchase a MI-FI device with aOneSimCard SIM card (Universal, Expedition or DataMax physical SIM card) at http://www.onesimcard.com/international-cell-phones/. The Mi-Fi device will provide your locked Android or iPhone with mobile data over Wi-Fi connection that you can use on your phone for Voice and Texts using SIM VOIP app, as well as data for web browsing, email, GPS navigation, etc.
9. Troubleshooting Questions
    • I just arrived in a foreign country and my phone is not working, what should I do?

      If you left your phone on during your flight or cruise then you should fully power down and restart your phone. Once your phone powers back on it should automatically select an available roaming network.

      If your phone is not a quad-band phone, please make sure that the bands of your phone are those required in the country of your travel. You can look it up here.
      In some countries like in USA turning off 3G mode of the phone will make it quicker for the phone to register on the network.
10. Troubleshooting Questions
    • I have an iPhone and am receiving charges for SMS sent to a UK mobile number 447786205094. Why?

      This is a known issue with Apple's Facetime and iMessage applications on Apple iPhone  devices. We recommend disabling Facetime and iMessage so it will not be able to automatically send SMS to this 447786205094 number. Any SMS sent to this number automatically by your phone can not be refunded by OneSimCard. Additional questions regarding iPhone applications and how they communicate should be directed to Apple Support.
      You can learn more on the Apple Support web site:
      https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5968824

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