Re ask My Apple Ipad Data plan expired. I re-activated but my Apple SIm Card now show expired. How do I fix this now.

Your apple ID is normally your email and use the FORGOT PASSWORD line they will send a reset to your backup number or email address

Hey! sorry but you will need to enter that appleID password to reactive the iPad. If you still have the original receipt you can call apple and have them start the recovery process.

Did you set up your Ipad with the phone company for a data plan? If you didn't then it will not likely work. They are not a cheap proposition, so if you don't use the cellular data often, then you are better off linking to a phone hotspot to get data.

This is a bug in iOS 8, and there is no solution for it, but I did find 2 workarounds you can try.
1. Buy an empty SIM card and put it in it. Most companies will give you a free one.

2. This is more complex, and it is from a post I read.

I waited to update my iPad 2 but finally bit the bullet & did the update last week. Lo & behold, I started getting the 'no sim card' popup especially while using the App Store (updating & downloading new apps), settings, & apps that required location based services. I read through this thread & searched elsewhere for a solution. After turning off most location services & going through every app (I have many) the problem still remained. Airplane mode worked but I wanted to see if I could fix the problem. Prior to updsting to iOS 8.1.3 & had 'reset all settings' not erasing data. This morning I decided to do it again. still keeping my data. When my iPad rebooted I got the 'no sim card' message once (which is normal) but so far (fingers crossed) it has not reappeared. I also noticed that it rebooted with location services off which I then re-enabled leaving all the defaults on. I have opened maps, the App Store & settings, along with various other apps & my iPad is behaving nicely. It is also snappier than before especially safari. Maybe there were some cache files or corrupted files leftover from the last install. For anyone still having this problem, give it a try before totally resetting your iPad as new.

The most common reason for this is that the SIM needs to be taken out and reinserted. I put a link below to show how to do it. What it means is that their is a problem with your SIM card, and it might just be a lousy electrical contact issue, but it could be faulty too! You may have to contact Apple to get a replacement. Also, you must be in a country where that SIM is supported. Please read the following links.



Remove the SIM card from your iPhone or iPad
http://support.apple.com/en-mt/HT516

There is no such thing as a free imei unlock code. If you need to unlock the sim in your iPad. (imei is connected to they Sim card) you can ask the provider to give you a new sim card with the same number. the new card has a new imei, new pin and new Puk.

Have you ever synced your iPad in iTunes? If this is the situation, there are many postings on Apple and other sites to restore your iPad and password.
If you have never synced your iPad in iTunes, you will have to take it to an Apple Store or send it to Apple to be restored...

Your iPad 2 must have 3G, with a sim card. For the sim you need the pin and after 3 misses you need the puk. The puk is on the letter or card that came with the original sim card. On that letter is the pin and puk. sometimes you have to scratch away the metal layer.

If you want to unlock an iPad, with the lock code on, and forgot your pass code you have to enter the correct password that belongs to your Apple ID. It will be partially on the screen. If you really messed up, setting up security, and lost unlock code and your Apple ID password. Only Apple can help. For that you have to take iPad, invoice, Prove of your identity (Passport) to the Apple store and hope they will unlock your iPad. With iOS7 Apple mede a very good security system. And while setting up the iPad and the security, you are warned several times what to do t make sure you and only you could enter the system.
Be aware if Apple does reset your iPad, all data now on the iPad will be lost.

1) you state the problem is with an Apple iPad 32gb Wifi Tablet. You will be unable to put a sim card in as this is not the 3G / 4G version.

2) Refer to the original product documentation.

3) Have you searched the manufacture website? There are online user guides on apple.com.

4) Use a small needle and press it in to the hole on the sim card slot. remove, insert your simcard and insert in to the ipad.

Follow these steps to set up your new Cellular Data account :

1. Tap Settings > Cellular Data > View Account:




2. The Cellular Data Account management window loads. Enter information or select an option in the following sections and tap Next when you are finished:



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User Information Enter your first and last name and your phone number.
Login Information Enter an email address and a password. This creates an AT&T account, allowing you to log in to the account later to make changes or view your usage statistics.
Recurring Domestic Plan Options This allows you to choose the type of plan you want to use.
Payment & Billing Information Complete this section with the billing information you’d like to use to pay for your Cellular Data account.

You can tap "Use a different service address" if you're billing address is a P.O. Box or Rural Route, and enter an alternate address for your service address


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Note: You cannot use a P.O. Box or Rural Route for the service address. AT&T requires that you use a street address for the service address. Please see this Document from AT&T for more information.
3. The Terms of Service agreement loads. Take a minute to read this agreement. Tap Agree to continue.




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4. The Payment Summary loads. This shows you a summary of the account and plan you have selected:
Note: You can also add an International data plan on this screen by tapping Add International Data, or you can access your account later to manage your plan options. If you need to use your iPad internationally, you must sign up for the international data plan while in the United States.
5. Tap Submit to complete the creation of your Cellular Data account. The Congratulations screen loads. This lets you know that your account has been created, and that AT&T is activating your iPad. Tap OK to finish and return to the Settings screen of your iPad Wi-Fi + 3G.

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Your iPad will notify you when your Cellular Data connection has been activated :

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While waiting for this activation, you can use your iPad Wi-Fi + 3G on Wi-Fi.



Additional Information Note: The Cellular Data account sign-up process is managed by AT&T. If you have questions, concerns, or problems with this sign-up process, please contact AT&T.
If you need to change or correct your email account information, please contact AT&T.
Note: A unique email address is required for your AT&T account. If you plan on setting up cellular data accounts for multiple iPads, you must use a different email address for each account.