How do I activate an iPhone 4s without a SIM card?
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NicolasM • January 21, 2014 at 12:16am
I am looking for a way to bypass the activation screen on an iPhone 4s running iOS 7 when I do not have a SIM card available.
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iClarified • January 14, 2026 at 3:53am
To activate an iPhone 4s without a functional SIM card, the easiest method is to insert any SIM card into the tray, even if it is old or inactive. If the iPhone is unlocked, any SIM will work to get you past the activation screen. If the device is locked to a specific carrier, you will need a SIM card from that provider. Once the SIM is inserted, you can complete the setup process using a Wi-Fi connection. If you do not have access to any SIM card, you would need to use a jailbreak tool to hacktivate the device, but borrowing a SIM card for a few minutes is the most straightforward solution.