FAQ: How to Update & Configure Universal-SIM - Hardware installation

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When you need to update or configure your Universal-SIM using Universal-SIM Update & Configuration software you’ll have to use an ISO comapatible smartcard reader.


There are 2 main types of smartcard redeaders:

1. with auto detect
2. without card auto detect

PKEY it is sold as a auto-detect smartcard reader.
First insert the card….



If you only connect Universal-SIM like in the picture above your Universal-SIM might not work because the PKEY cannot detect the Universal-SIM. It is too thin

You can safely solder the auto detect contacts of PKEY if you want more reliability when working with Universal-SIM. (it is not required, but recommended). This way you transform your Pkey into a reader without auto detect.




Is always better to connect the reader to computer after the Universal-SIM is inside the reader.

To see if Universal-SIM it’s properly connected you can watch the LED’s from the reader. They must blink when you insert the reader into computer ( this is valid for all Omnikey readers, including PKEY ).





Now you can easily work with your Universal-SIM.