A SIM card editor is a software program that allows a user to access the information contained in their personal SIM card and modify it as they see fit. While SIM card editors are generally used with GSM SIM cards, Nextel and 3G SIM cards can also be compatible with the software, depending on the developer. If the card editor is able to work with different types of SIM cards, a user may be able to switch networks without losing their data or having to manually re-enter it on a new SIM card.
The benefits of using a tab editor are numerous. The average user can find it easier to edit and organize their contacts and address book entries through an editor. When using a SIM card editor, users are not bound to small mobile phone keyboards and can work with a large computer screen instead of a small cell phone screen.
Other information that can be accessed, edited, and organized using a SIM card editor include SMS archives, recently composed phone numbers, and other phone number data. You can access virtually all SIM card data that can be edited on a mobile phone using a card editor and edited on a computer. Additionally, if a user wants to change their SIM security code, they can be provided with this opportunity using a SIM card editor. PIN codes can also be enabled, modified, or disabled. The same SIM cards can be locked or unlocked using a dedicated editor.
A SIM editor can be used as a bridge between two devices or applications. Anyone using a SIM editor can export data as a CSV file. The data file can then be uploaded and accessed from a mail client such as Outlook®, Eudora® and Lotus Notes® or from a PIM application such as Palm® Desktop, transferring data that was once only contained in the SIM card. When you are done, you can get the sync of your contacts.
Of course, a SIM editor can be a practical answer for anyone interested in backing up a SIM card. Access to SIM card data gives the user the ability to save that data in a digital file or print a report of the contents of the card. In addition, a user can take advantage of the functions of a SIM editor by transferring data to a completely different card.
Author: George Sajan
