Snowbooks1419 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Hello, I was considering getting a Windows Phone and not putting a SIM inside it (kind of like using it like an iPod Touch). Would I be able to activate/set up a Windows Phone without putting a SIM inside? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1273540-is-a-sim-required-to-set-up-a-windows-phone/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
George P Global Moderator Posted September 24, 2015 Global Moderator Share Posted September 24, 2015 Hello, I was considering getting a Windows Phone and not putting a SIM inside it (kind of like using it like an iPod Touch). Would I be able to activate/set up a Windows Phone without putting a SIM inside? It should work just fine without one. Snowbooks1419 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1273540-is-a-sim-required-to-set-up-a-windows-phone/#findComment-597053592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowbooks1419 Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 Thanks! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1273540-is-a-sim-required-to-set-up-a-windows-phone/#findComment-597053610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
goretsky Supervisor Posted September 25, 2015 Supervisor Share Posted September 25, 2015 Hello,When you power up the device you'll receive a "no SIM" warning that only emergency calls can be made. Once you acknowledge that, you will be able to use the device on Wi-Fi.Regards,Aryeh Goretsky Snowbooks1419 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1273540-is-a-sim-required-to-set-up-a-windows-phone/#findComment-597054188 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowbooks1419 Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share Posted September 26, 2015 Hello,When you power up the device you'll receive a "no SIM" warning that only emergency calls can be made. Once you acknowledge that, you will be able to use the device on Wi-Fi.Regards,Aryeh Goretsky Thank you! goretsky 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1273540-is-a-sim-required-to-set-up-a-windows-phone/#findComment-597056376 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsrcomp Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 I use all my old phones as emergency phones or MP3 players. I have one in my car and my wifes in case we need to make an emergency call, it still works for that. Good call Snowbooks Snowbooks1419 and goretsky 2 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1273540-is-a-sim-required-to-set-up-a-windows-phone/#findComment-597056414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsrcomp Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 I did NOT add a SIM card and was able to load Insider 10 mobile. I am able to load music etc. to the 32 gig SD Card I installed. I was also able to download the updates from the Microsoft Store all via WiFi. It will make Emergency calls as required by Law. When the phone starts up it says "Sim error" and offer two choices: Emergency call or close. Choose close. It will now operate like a normal phone except you cannot make calls other than emergency ones. If you use this as an emergency phone in your vehicle may I recommend a battery backup say 10,000mAh or more. Snowbooks1419 and goretsky 2 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1273540-is-a-sim-required-to-set-up-a-windows-phone/#findComment-597083904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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