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Question posted by angelodizon41 on August 2nd, 2015

My Samsung Tab 37.0 Can't Use The Sim Micro In The Philippines.. What Would I Do

invalid SIM card in the Philippines.,

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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on August 2nd, 2015 6:29 PM
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The tablet's "Invalid SIM" message indicate that it is locked to your original carrier. See the video here for assistance with unlocking.

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... Get Started...1 Your Tablet at a Glance...1 Set Up Your Tablet ...1 Turn Your Tablet On...2 Activate Your Tablet ...3 Complete the Setup Screens 4 Tablet Basics ...6 Your Tablet's Layout...6 Key Functions...6 Turn Your Tablet On and Off 7...18 Multi Window ...19 Activate Multi Window 20 Using Multi Window ...20 Relocate the Tab and Apps Tray 21 Hide Multi Window...22 Customize the Apps Tray ...
User Manual Sprint Wireless Sm-t217s Galaxy Tab 3 Jb English User Manual Ver.mh9_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 3

... ...24 Voice Control ...25 Enter Text ...25 Touchscreen Keyboards 25 Text Input Methods...26 Google Voice Typing ...26 Samsung Keyboard ...27 Swype...28 Editing Text ...29 Contacts ...31 Get Started with Contacts...31 Add a Contact ...31 Edit...Create a Google Account 36 Access Gmail ...36 Send a Gmail Message 37 Read and Reply to Gmail Messages 37 Email ...38 Add an Email Account 38 TOC ii
User Manual Sprint Wireless Sm-t217s Galaxy Tab 3 Jb English User Manual Ver.mh9_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 8

...91 Battery Settings ...92 Application Manager ...92 Manage Applications ...92 Running Services ...93 Memory Use ...93 Users ...93 Location Services ...94 Lock Screen...94 Security Settings...97 Encryption ...97 ... 99 Choose a Default Language 99 Default Input Method ...99 Google Voice Typing ...99 Samsung Keyboard ...100 Swype...101 Voice Search ...102 Text-to-Speech Options 103 Pointer Speed......
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... - This information is used to your Google Account.  Dropbox Account - Touch ON/OFF to sign into your first and last name. Read the information about key features - This name is now complete. Touch Set up a new Dropbox Account, or touch Sign in to enter credit card information for the tablet. Read the...
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... it . Turn the Screen Off When Not in an optional headset. ● Memory Card Slot uses microSD to add additional storage to turn your tablet. ● SIM Card Slot stores the tablet's SIM Card. Tablet Basics 7 CAUTION! Touch Power off . Your screen remains blank while your tablet. ● Camera lets you take pictures and record videos. ● 3.5 mm Headset Jack...
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... the selected app. ● Split Bar: Movable border between the two apps' windows. Tablet Basics 20 Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward to display the Apps tray. 3. Run Multiple... Apps Together 1. Touch the Tab to open the Notification panel. 2. or - 1. Using Multi Window Any of the apps found within the Multi window panel can ...
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...and input > Default and then choose a text entry method. Google Voice Typing This feature uses Google voice recognition to convert your text being entered on-screen. 3. Speak into the ...If the text is incorrect, touch DELETE. 4. The on a virtual QWERTY keyboard. Tablet Basics 26 Samsung keyboard includes optional predictive text, which matches your key touches to common words so you...
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... finger tip to a symbols keyboard. While entering text, use script.) • View Samsung Keyboard settings. • Choose between the standard Qwerty keyboard, or a Floating keyboard which can enter text drag down from the top of the text. Tablet Basics 27 Use Samsung Keyboard to enter text, symbols, and numbers. Touch and hold for additional options...
User Manual Sprint Wireless Sm-t217s Galaxy Tab 3 Jb English User Manual Ver.mh9_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 37

...options for touching the wrong keys on the virtual QWERTY keyboard. Use Swype to enter all capitals. Configure Samsung Keyboard You can also touch letters to delete a single character. While entering text, use your pattern display at the top of the keyboard. 3. ... with  Touch to switch to a symbols keyboard, and then touch keys to Samsung keyboard. Tablet Basics 28
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... how a third-party application will collect, access, use the application. If you can usually be found on your tablet. Choose from a wide variety of registered DivX devices... application's policies, don't use , or disclose your personal information, check the application provider's policies, which can easily download and install it on compatible Samsung Android devices. 1. 3. From...
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... Wallet account to download and install the app. Do one of using this reason, you should secure your tablet to prevent others from using it the next time. Follow the prompts to purchase items from the... and Install an App When you install apps from the Google Play Store app and use your tablet to buy an item from the Google Play Store app, follow the prompts to enter...
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... cloud, stream, and purchase songs from an extensive catalog, and listen to begin playback. Determine your tablet. Note: You must have the Samsung Account application to your destination. ■ Press and touch Apps > Navigation. It uses your current location to provide turn-by-turn on your current location with or without GPS, get...
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.... Story Album Create albums containing your timeline. ■ Press and touch Apps > Story Album. Important: Before you use WatchON. Apps and Entertainment 50 You need an active Samsung account on -screen instructions to using your special moments and keep them in any destination. Follow the on your favorite movies and TV shows with...
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  • General Support
    ... dependent. Outdoor To go directly to the Profile instructions, Click on the SIM card Handset sounds, such as audible message alerts and ringtones are all the information... For the or Profiles: (See Steps 1-4 above) Highlight the Call tab , using the left or right navigation keys Highlight Call Alert Type, using the navigation keys, then press the OK key for Change Highlight the desired ...
  • General Support
    ... Information Top Automatic Lock To use a different SIM card.   When the SIM Lock feature is unused for "Prompt if device is enabled, the phone only works with the current SIM.  You must be ...;then re-enter the desired Password Tap on the Hint tab, located at the bottom, tap on the Lock icon From the Password tab, Tap on Start, located in the top right corner...
  • General Support
    ... battery tabs with the slots at the bottom of the SIM should be properly installed before charging the battery or switching on the phone itself. Improperly inserting the SIM can be easily damaged by scratches or bending.  Use caution when inserting or removing the card and keep all SIM cards out of reach of the SIM card are...

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