(Last Updated On: February 2, 2023)

Big issues with many cell phones are SIM card issues. Don’t worry if you’re Facing the No SIM card error on your brand-new Samsung Galaxy F13. We’ll outline relevant fixes for this issue in this article for you. Here are the troubleshooting tips for sim card errors. You can try them on your Samsung Galaxy F13

Fix 1: Get the SIM card error code or message

In addition to the No SIM card detected error, your Samsung Galaxy F13 may get other error codes or messages. It’s important to note the errors as they could be needed to solve the issue. Numerous things can lead to this kind of problem. Make sure to check the error and quickly research it on Google. If you’re lucky and the error is recognized, there might be a simple fix you can try.

If the above fix does not function as expected follow the rest of the troubleshooting steps.

Fix 2: Restart the device

if your Samsung Galaxy F13 shows the No SIM card detected problem  Restarting the phone can be the next option. These types of issues can occasionally be fixed by forcing the app to close. Check out the below list on how to do it.

  • Press and hold the power and volume down buttons for 10 seconds until the device power cycles. Leave it for a few seconds for maintenance boot mode to appear.
  • In the maintenance boot mode screen. Choose the normal boot. Use the volume buttons to move around the available options and the lower left button (below the volume buttons) to select. Wait for 90 seconds until the reset is complete.

Fix 3: Reset Sim Card

One of the easiest solutions to SIM-related problems is Parting the SIM card for a short period of time. This fixes network problems very often. The reason is SIM card’s connection may be loose or it may have a problem with the SIM card itself. If you haven’t tried this, take out the SIM card and then re-insert it to notice what happens.

Removing the sim card

  1. It is important to turn off the Samsung Galaxy F13 before Inserting a SIM.
  2. With your phone’s screen confronting you, remove the card tray. Use the insertion/removal tool (or a paper clip) to remove the tray. This small will be on the top part of your device.  
  3. Remove the SIM card from the tray. Lift the card up from the bottom.
  4. Reinsert the card tray.
  5. Press in on the tray to lock it into place.

After a few minutes re-insert the sim card while the mobile is turned off.

Fix 4: Use another Sim

The next step is to decide whether the problem is with the SIM card or if nothing improves after reseating the SIM. Two methods exist for doing this. A fresh SIM card can be obtained from your carrier as one option. The other method is to borrow a SIM card from a friend or family member who knows it works. Make sure it’s consistent with your carrier and check if the Samsung Galaxy F13 admits it. Either of these methods should confirm whether the No SIM card detected an error on your Samsung Galaxy F13 refers to a SIM card issue. Get a new SIM card from your carrier, if you believe the one you now have is bad. Even though SIM cards are very robust, they can get worse with time. So getting a new one will be easy for solving the issue.

Fix 5: Clear Cache partition

There can be SIM card issues when the system cache is corrupted. The system cache is stored in the cache partition. For some reason, this cache gets corrupted after an update. Even though we take this as a simple thing, may lead to a number of other minor issues like No SIM detected errors of the phone. Do a wipe cache partition to delete the current cache and replace the new one.

Follow the steps given below to wipe cache partitions

  • Turn off the phone
  • According to the phone model, the recovery mode will differ. So, try one of these options. Either press and hold the Power Button and Volume Up keys before pressing and holding the Power key or press and hold the volume up key and Bixby key and press hold the power key
  • When the android logo displays release all the keys (before the android system recovery menu options appear installing the system update will appear about 30-60 seconds)
  • Highlight the wipe cache partition by pressing the volume down key several times.
  • Press the power button to select
  • Press the volume down key until ‘yes’ is highlighted and press the power button
  • When the wipe cache partition completes ‘the reboot system now is highlighted.

Fix 6: Reset network settings

SMS or MMS function strangely or do not work with the wrong network settings, clear the current network configuration. Sometimes this can make SIM card errors. To check whether there is any network-related issue follow the steps given below.

  • Swipe up to an empty spot in the home screen to open the apps tray
  • Click general management > reset> reset network settings
  • Tap reset settings
  • If there is a pin, then enter the pin
  • Tap reset settings. Then a confirmation screen will appear

Fix 7: Restart to Safe Mode

After installing a third-party app if you get an issue with the SIM card on Samsung Galaxy F13, better to delete the app. If you don’t know the app then restart the phone in safe mode. Sometimes other apps interfere with the android and other apps. To check it do the steps below

  • Press and hold the power button until the power of the window comes on.
  • Touch and hold power off until the safe mode sign appears and release it
  • Confirm it by tapping safe mode
  • It will complete within 30 seconds
  • After reboot ‘safe mode appears in the lower left of the home screen

Third-party is disabled in safe mode, so you can use only pre-installed apps. If the touchscreen does not appear in safe mode, the issue can be because of a bad app. So, it’s better to uninstall the recently installed app and check whether the SIM card works. Use the process of elimination to fix this if the problem is still there. Follow the below steps

  • Boot to safe mode
  • Find the issue
  • After confirming, uninstall the apps individually. Start with the most recently installed one
  • After that restart the phone to normal mode and check the problem
  • If it is still the same, then repeat the steps above mentioned.

Fix 8:Factory reset

The last option you have to fix the SIM card issue on Samsung Galaxy F13 is to do a factory reset. This will fix any issue related to software or app bugs. There are two methods to perform a factory reset in your Samsung Galaxy F13.

Method 1; how to hard reset on Samsung Galaxy F13 from the setting menu

This is the most comfortable way to clean the Samsung Galaxy F13. For that go to the setting menu and follow the steps.

  • Backup your personal data and remove the google account
  • Go to the setting app
  • Tap general management
  • Tap reset
  • Select the factory data reset
  • Read all the information and click reset to continue
  • Tap delete all to confirm the action

Method 2: How to hard reset on Samsung Galaxy F13 from hardware buttons

If your phone doesn’t boot up or boots, but you can’t get access to the setting menu use this method. Boot the device to recovery mode, and after that start a proper master reset procedure. You have to wait and try several times to access recovery.

  • If it is possible to do a backup then do it, but if the issue stops you then skip that step.
  • And make sure to remove your Google account. But if the problem prevents you then skip that step too
  • Power off your phone. if you can’t do it then it is unable to boot in recovery mode. If you are unable to turn it off from the power button, then wait until the battery is drained. Before booting to recovery mode charge, the phone for 30 minutes.
  • According to the phone model, the recovery mode will differ. So, try one of these options. Either press and hold the Power Button and Volume Up keys before pressing and holding the Power key or Press and hold the volume up button and the Bixby button together at the same time.
  • While holding the volume up and Bixby buttons press and hold the power button
  • You will see the recovery screen now, when it appears release the button
  • Highlight the ‘wipe data/factory reset using volume down button
  • Press the power button to select ‘wipe data/factory reset
  • Use volume down to highlight ‘yes’
  • Press the power button to confirm the factory reset

Fix 9: Get help from Samsung

Not all SIM card issues are brought by software. After a factory reset, if the No SIM card recognized error still appears on your Samsung Galaxy F13, it can be a hardware problem. May be an issue with the SIM card slot or motherboard. In this case, you should allow Samsung to check the phone so that it can be fixed or replaced. To make appointments, go to a Samsung dealer or service center near you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are there SIM Card issues on Samsung Galaxy F13 after updating it

To fix this issue you can try a few methods. you can do a wipe cache partition. If not, you can reset the app preference. To reset app preference, go to settings>apps>tap on the top right 3 dots>and select reset app preference. If not go to settings>general management>reset>reset settings.

SIM card issues after Installing Custom Firmware / Stock ROM?

After installing a new ROM, Android custom ROM users may experience a No sim card error which can be fixed with ES File Explorer in a few easy steps. The only restriction is that this fix for CyanogenMod and other similar custom ROMs with the same issue affected the device’s root.

No SIM card error after water damage.

There can be SIM card errors because water may enter the SIM hole if the device is submerged in water. Before using the device, please wipe it gently with a dry, soft cloth at that time and allow it to dry thoroughly. Try using cool wind or gently shaking the device a few times while holding the SIM chip down for faster drying.

Why my phone shows no SIM card all of a sudden?

This annoying situation can happen due to various reasons, such as dirt in the SIM plate, physical damage to the device, or any software-related issues. To fix this issue follow the steps given above one by one. The last option you have to fix this is a factory reset. If the factory reset doesn’t fix this, then get help from a technical team.