Sim cards in telephone can indeed short out if they are in a telephone that gets wet. If a phone gets wet, shut it off immediately, remove the battery if possible and remove the Sim and SD cards.
it is very easy to damage a cellphone Sim card just by dipping it into water
Just drop it in water. After that, put it in a plate inside a microwave oven. Use a glass of water near, to protect the oven. In 30 seconds the water inside the SIM card will vaporize, and it will be unusable, whitout a visible trace. I tested this method and it works fine!
Yes.
a white square on the housing to the side of the sim card holder - white if ok - red if water damaged
No, you cannot "unfry" a SIM card that has been damaged by overheating or physical damage. Once the internal components of a SIM card are compromised, they cannot be repaired or restored to their original state. The best solution is to replace the damaged SIM card with a new one from your mobile carrier.
Yes, it is possible to short circuit a SIM card, but doing so can damage the card and render it unusable. Short-circuiting occurs when the electrical connections within the SIM card are improperly connected, potentially leading to data loss or malfunction. However, intentionally damaging a SIM card is not recommended, as it can disrupt service and void warranties.
You call your carrier and activate your sim card.
Yes, putting a T-Mobile SIM card in your mouth can potentially damage it. The moisture and saliva from your mouth can cause corrosion or short-circuit the card's electronic components. Additionally, biting down on it could physically break the card. It's best to handle SIM cards with clean, dry hands to avoid any damage.
To determine if your SIM card is blocked or damaged, first try inserting it into a different phone. If it works in another device, the issue may be with your phone rather than the SIM card. If it doesn't work elsewhere, check for any visible damage, such as scratches or cracks. Additionally, if you receive a message indicating that the SIM is blocked or if you can't connect to the network, contact your carrier for assistance.
Inserting a SIM card into an iPhone 5 without the tray is not advisable, as the tray is specifically designed to hold the SIM card securely and ensure proper connectivity. Attempting to insert the SIM card directly into the phone without the tray could damage the device or the SIM card itself. If the tray is lost, it's best to obtain a replacement from Apple or an authorized service provider.
No, they are not the same program. It can damage the phone. The Sprint network will not recgonize the sim.
The plural form of SIM card is SIM cards.