OnePlus launches a new phone in every alternative quarter. They had launched their all-new OnePlus 10 Pro smartphone a few months back with some of the best-in-class specs. The Snapdragon 888 chipset on this smartphone can handle multitasking with ease, providing the user with a great Android experience. In terms of gaming, the chipset can also handle all the high graphic games in the highest settings.

Having said that, after their merger with other smartphone brands, OnePlus has degraded its quality, and a high margin has increased the price of all the smartphones. As we talk about quality, the latest OnePlus 10 Pro is said to have problems with Sim Card detection. Many users have reported issues with their smartphones where the device is always unable to detect the Sim Card. We have curated solutions for the same. So, without any further ado, let’s get into the same.

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Reason Why OnePlus 10 Pro Sim Card Not Detected

You might experience this problem after you have installed your Sim card incorrectly, it might be damaged, or you may have software problems after you have updated your phone. As a result, the phone will not recognize the Sim card and indicates that no Sim card is detected. A few fixes can possibly fix your problem if you apply them to your phone and you do not need to replace the Sim card immediately. Alternatively, you can have your Sim card replaced if none of these work.

How to Fix OnePlus 10 Pro Sim Card Not Detected

Fix 1: Reboot Your Device

There are times when your phone does not detect your Sim card for no apparent reason. If this happens to you, try rebooting your device and see if that helps. It is often possible to resolve many minor issues by rebooting your phone.

Hold down the Power button for a few seconds to reboot your phone. Choose Restart and your phone will automatically turn off and then back on.

Fix 2: Remove and Re-insert the Sim

Considering this is a Sim card issue, you may try ejecting your Sim card and putting it back in your phone. If you have not installed your Sim correctly, or if the Sim card tray has a loose fit, this should solve your problem.

The Sim card tray on your phone needs to be ejected; the Sim card needs to be removed, wait for half a minute, and then get the Sim card reinserted. Now slide the tray back into your phone. Now ensure that the device reads your Sim card after it has been rebooted.

Fix 3: Turn Airplane Mode On and Off

Airplane mode is used to disconnect from all network services while travelling. The good thing about this mode is that you can use it to solve most network-related problems. The use of Airplane mode is not a guarantee that you will be able to fix your issue, but it is something you can try as it will not harm your device in any way.

Your phone will also be disconnected from the Internet once this is completed. The following is how it might be done:

  • Go to your phone’s notifications shade.
  • In order to enable Airplane mode, simply tap the icon.
  • Once enabled, disable the mode by tapping the icon again.

Fix 4: Choose The Correct Network Type

It is also possible that you are having this issue because the 5G network is still unstable in the OnePlus 10 Pro. As a result, it would be wise to consider switching from the current 5G network to the 4G network. The following is how it might be done:

  • Go to Settings > WiFi and Network > SIM and Network.
  • Then go to Preferred Network Type.
  • Then select 4G/3G/2G from the list.

Fix 5: Verify Your IMEI Number

It is essential that every phone has a valid IMEI number. If you don’t have this, which is very rare, your carrier won’t be able to provide you with their services. It is actually possible to check your IMEI number right on your device without any apps.

  • Go to Settings on your phone.
  • Tap About phone at the bottom
  • Then tap Status, and you’ll see your phone’s IMEI.

You can also check the IMEI number by dialling *#06# on the dial pad of your phone.

Fix 6: Reboot Your Device to Safe Mode

In some cases, third-party apps or services may interfere with the device’s normal functionality. In order to diagnose and therefore fix this issue, you should boot your device into Safe Mode. When using this mode, all third-party apps and services are disabled, and if the underlying problem is resolved, then the culprit was indeed a third-party app. Therefore, you should boot back to normal mode and uninstall the apps you installed recently.

  • Hold down the Power button for a few seconds to bring up the Power menu. Then long press on the option to power off the phone.
  • Tap OK when the Reboot to Safe Mode popup appears. Try this mode and see if it still occurs
  • Reboot the device back to normal mode if it isn’t there.
  • Uninstall the recently installed apps one at a time, which were installed when the issue first appeared.

Fix 7: Reset the Access Point Name (APN)

The Access Point Name holds some of the most crucial information about your current network. If the data of the APN gets corrupt, you will always face SIM and network-related issues. In this type of scenario, you should reset your APN Setting and create a new one.

The following is how it might be done:

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  • Go to Settings > WiFi and Network.
  • Select your active SIM from SIM and Network.
  • Select Reset to default from Access Point Name by tapping on the overflow icon at the top right.
  • Once you’ve done that, restart your phone and your provider will repopulate your APN.

Fix 8: Perform a Network Reset

If none of the above methods worked for you, then you should try resetting the network settings on your device back to factory defaults. It is important to note that doing so will remove all WiFi passwords that have been saved and all paired devices that have been paired. The best thing to do is to sync the passwords with your Google account before you start.

  • Go to Settings > System > Reset Options
  • Reset WiFi Mobile and Bluetooth by clicking the Reset WiFi Mobile and Bluetooth button.
  • Once the Reset Settings button has been clicked, allow the process to go through and wait until it is complete.
  • After all the steps are complete, reset your device to get rid of all the underlying issues.

Conclusion

We have discussed all the possible solutions that will help you overcome the issue. However, if these do not fix your issue, you can additionally hard reset your smartphone and see if it works or. You can also visit your nearest service centre to get your device checked and they will fix the issue.