Sim not recognised in Samsung s3 mini

[njoyone1]

Hi everyone , just bought A new s3 mini put in sim and phone not recognising sim! Same sim work ok I'm my Samsung taco lite.
Anyone got any ideas? I'd much appreciate any advice.

Thanks Nige.

[scheidt prophet · Accepted solution]

Yes all giffgaff SIM's are dual SIM's .... both a
normal sized one with a hybrid micro-SIM pop out
in the middle.

Does the s3 mini take a normal SIM? If so, there's
your answer. Just order a new SIM from your own
link then do a SIM Swap.
See here for how SIM Swap works
> - http://is.gd/ggsimswap

Or buy an adaptor from a local mobile repair shop
for 50p and place your micro-SIM in it and use
that....

[lmills seer]

Is the phone unlocked or on o2?

[dannyd18 augur]

Phone needs to be unlocked.

[squirreltyrrell]

unlocked or on o2?

[noorjahan27]

You may unlock ur phone which can be done online. You purchase the unlock codes online sometimes on ebay or it cost 5pounds in asian shops

[aquiline]

is the new handset tied to a network? then unlock the device via operator

[pcantellow guide]

The phone needs to be unlocked or with O2 for it to work.

[myusuf associate]

Are you sure the phones unlocked?

[blockmonkey instructor]

Is the phone new? and is the phone unlocked to o2?

[njoyone1]

Phone is new bought off eBay! Supposed to be unlocked no visible signs that its locked,
I'm a bit of a technophobe but can follow instruction.

Nige.