Has it ever happened to you that you run out of space on your SIM card? Or that you want to save some text messages, contacts, or even classify that information, but you are afraid of losing them by losing your phone.
Well, the solution is knocking on the door!
You can save all your SIM card information in a safe place and what a safer place than your PC. The SIM Card Reader is a small device with great functions, it will serve to back up or classify your card information in the comfort of your computer.
Keep reading and learn more about all the uses you can give to your SIM card reader:
What is a SIM Card?
Let’s start by defining what a SIM card is. SIM stands for Subscriber Identity Module. As you probably know, it is a small chip used by cell phones and other devices use to connect to a specific network. With it, you can then make and receive calls, send and receive text messages, and connect to mobile data.
The truth is that this small object can contain lots of information. It includes contact information, data about your mobile network, telephone numbers, text messages, and billing information.
You have access to all that information when you have the SIM card in your device, however, there is another way to extract or read the data. It is by using a SIM card reader.
SIM Card Reader Overview
A SIM card reader is a small device, similar in shape and size to a flash drive, but with a slot where you can insert the SIM. Then you can connect the reader to your personal computer and then view, edit, create and back up all the data inside the card. It also allows you to have deleted text messages back in case that you need them.
We will get into more details later, but let’s briefly explain how it works. You need to take out your SIM card from the device you are using and insert it into the reader. As the reader has a USB port, you need to plug it into your computer and then read and save all the important messages and information. Very useful, right?
Of course, that creates a backup of all your information is the main purpose, however, it has other advantages too. Once that you have all that data on your computer you do not need to worry anymore about losing it, and you can have access to it even if you lose your phone. For parents with little children, it is an excellent tool because they can track their text messages.
Using a SIM card reader is an alternative to use spy software apps that monitor your mobile phone remotely. These kinds of apps are not easy to manage and take up too much space from your phone storage.
Now let’s detail everything you need to know about how to use a SIM card reader.
How To Use A SIM Card Reader
Every cell phone nowadays has a SIM card to make use of all the available options that it offers. Although instant messaging apps are more and more common, we still send and receive text messages now and then, and of course. Imagine now that inadvertently you delete an important message, and need to have the information back. It is possible by using a SIM card reader.
Let’s take a look at the steps you need to follow to read deleted messages and also backup all the data from your SIM card:
- First, you need to remove the SIM card from your device. To do this you need to open up the battery cover. You should see the SIM in its slot. Some new phones do not allow you to open up the cover, so you should look for a little hole in one of the sides of your phone. You will also need a SIM tray ejector on hand; however, a paper clip also works. With that tool, you have to pressure gently in the hole, and the tray will eject. Then you can remove the card.
- There are different types of SIM card readers, so we suggest you do your research before buying one. Some features that can vary from one and another are data transmission speeds, compatibility with different platforms, and the option of also reading Micro SD cards and others.
- You will need to install the software of the SIM card reader, using the CD that came with it. The process is usually very simple. You just need to follow the instructions and they wait until the installation finishes.
- Now you are ready to insert your card into the card reader. It should slide and fit easily without applying much pressure. Once you finish, you can plug the reader into your computer.
The program that you previously installed should open automatically to read the SIM card. If not, just open it from your desktop. - The program will show you different options, depending on the type of SIM card reader that you chose. However, all of them provide the option of restoring deleted text messages, getting contact information, and more. Once that you decided what information you need, you can download it as a document, or just copy and paste it into a word processing document.
- Finally, once that you saved all the information you needed, you can take out the SIM card reader from your computer, take out the card, and put it into your mobile device again.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a SIM Card Reader?
A small device allows you to get access to the information in your SIM card through your computer.
In this article, we showed you everything you need to know about SIM card readers. The next time that you want to save and organize all the information that you have on it, including contacts, text messages, and call logs, you just need to use this useful device.
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