If an update is available, you'll see a prompt to select OK or Update. If your device has an eSIM, contact your carrier. If your device has a physical SIM card, remove your iPhone SIM card or iPad SIM card from the SIM card tray and then put the SIM card back. Make sure that the SIM tray closes completely and isn’t loose. A SIM card isn’t always needed- however, having one is necessary for an iPad to work if you’re in an area with cell phone reception but without WiFI. Not all iPads come with SIM trays. Therefore, if you know that you’ll be needing a SIM card for your iPad, make sure to purchase a Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad model. I have first-hand experience Import photos and videos. To import from your SD card or digital camera, follow these steps: Connect the adapter to your iOS device. Connect your digital camera to the adapter by USB or insert an SD card. Photos should automatically open to the Import tab. If it doesn't, open Photos and tap Import. Tap Import All to import your content, or tap Here’s a detailed explanation of how you can use a SIM card with your iPad: 1. Check iPad Model Compatibility: Not all iPad models support cellular connectivity or SIM card insertion. Ensure that your iPad model is compatible with cellular service. You can find this information in your iPad’s settings or by checking Apple’s official website. Open the Settings App on your iPhone. 2. On the Settings screen, tap on Messages. 3. On the Messages screen, tap on Text Message Forwarding. 4. On the next Screen, move the slider next to iPad to ON position (See image below). 5. Next, you will see a popup asking you to Enter a Security Code from your iPad. On your iPad, go to Settings > FaceTime, then turn on FaceTime and Calls from iPhone. If you’re asked, turn on Wi-Fi Calling. Make a call: Tap a phone number in Contacts, Calendar, FaceTime, Messages, Search, or Safari. Or open FaceTime, enter a contact or phone number, then tap . Receive a call: Swipe or tap the notification to answer or Install a physical SIM. You can get a nano-SIM card from a carrier. Insert a paper clip or SIM eject tool (not included) into the small hole of the SIM tray, then push in toward iPad to eject the tray. Note: The shape and orientation of the SIM tray depend on the iPad model and your country or region. Disconnect your iPad, make sure the SIM card is inserted correctly and, if you use a SIM PIN, tap Unlock to enter it, and then reconnect your iPad. On the iPad it says (after I entered by passcode and got wifi connected): Your iPad could not be activated because the activation server is temporarily unavailabe. Try connecting your iPad to iTunes 3 days ago · Next, go to Settings – FaceTime, and look under “You Can Be Reached by FaceTime At”. If the number you want to use isn’t selected (ie, doesn’t have a checkmark beside it,) tap on it to activate it. Finally, go to Settings – Messages – Send and Receive, and look under “You Can Receive iMessages To and From.”. Open the Messages app on your iPad. In the Messages conversation list, do one of the following: Tap Edit in the top-left corner. Tap in the top-right corner. Tap Set Up Name & Photo, turn on Name & Photo Sharing, then change any of the following: Your picture: Tap Edit below the circle, then choose an option. Your photo can be a Memoji, emoji uRpIAt8.