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What happens to text messages when you change SIM cards?
3 Answers. Text messages are stored on your phone, not on your Sim. Therefore, if someone puts your Sim card into their phone, they will not see any text messages that you have received on your phone, unless you have manually moved your SMS’s to your Sim.
How do I check my sms on my SIM card?
To find it, simply head into the app’s Advanced Settings menu and scroll all the way to the bottom. There’s now a submenu called “Manage SIM card messages,” which — at least for now — just lets you view the messages on your SIM card and delete them.
What does it mean when my phone says your SIM sent a text message?
When the iPhone keeps saying that your SIM sent a text message, it’s trying to tell you about a pertinent SIM card activity. It has something to do with your network service provider. This can happen when some carrier settings are updated and that your SIM card requires an update as well.
How can I receive SMS on dual SIM?
On some devices, like those with stock Android, you can also choose a default SIM card for SMS text messages from the Dual SIM settings. In the Preferred SIM for section, tap on SMS messages. You get a “Select SIM card for SMS” pop-up, where you can choose which SIM to use.
Why do I not get SMS when I Change my sim card?
SIM Change, getting a duplicate SIM card for your existing mobile number is not a big deal now. But, after exchanging or upgrading the SIM card, you may not receive any SMS on your new SIM card. Many users are used to logging the complaint with customer care regarding this.
Where are my SMS messages stored on my phone?
SMS messages are not stored in the SIM card. As long as no one has installed the SIM in another device, if you get a replacement SIM card from your provider with the same telephone number programmed into it, once installed into your device, you should likely receive any SMS messages which were sent to you while your number wasn’t functional.
Can you get your text messages back from a SIM card?
Your SIM card does not hold your messages. It’s your phone number. But if the phone was broken and the messages were delivered. Then you will probably not be able to get them back or see them. Unless you are using some kind of back up service that saves text messages.
Can You retrieve old SMSs from a lost Sim?
Not sure if you are asking if you can retrieve your old SMSs from a lost SIM or if someone can send you an SMS if they find your lost SIM and insert it in another phone. The answer to both questions is no.