Does a SIM card transfer photos?

The SIM card does not have photos in it. All you need to do is sync the old phone to cloud storage like Google Photos. You can also copy the files to an SD card or copy them to a computer using a USB cable.
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Will I lose my photos if I put my SIM card in another phone?

No. SIM cards do not store data.
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What information transfers with a SIM card?

A SIM card typically has 8k to 256k of memory which stores MNC, ICCID, IMSI, Authentication Key (Ki), Local Area Identity (LAI), and Operator-Specific Emergency Number.
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How do I transfer photos from SIM card to new phone?

The SIM card does not have photos in it. All you need to do is sync the old phone to cloud storage like Google Photos. You can also copy the files to an SD card or copy them to a computer using a USB cable.
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How do I transfer everything from one phone to another?

  1. Turn on your new device.
  2. Tap Start.
  3. When asked, make sure you connect to a Wi-Fi network.
  4. Choose to copy apps and data from your old device. Recommended: If you have a cable to connect your devices, follow the on-screen instructions to copy your data. ...
  5. Check your texts, photos, and videos.
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Are My Photos Stored on my Sim Card



What happens to pictures when you get a new phone?

Never lose a memory: Any photos you take from a device with backup enabled will be saved to your Google Account. Automatic sync: Any edits you make or photos you take will be accessible across any device that you sign in to. If you edit and save a photo on your phone, the photo will look the same on Google Photos.
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Does removing SIM erase photos iPhone?

You can take the sim card out and nothing will happen to your data - it is all stored on the phone. Nothing will happen if you remove your sim card from your iPhone 6.
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What happens when I put my old SIM card in my new phone?

If you change phones all you have to do is take the SIM card out of your old phone and put it in your new one. Think of it like your phone number is registered to the SIM card, and you can move it around from phone to phone as you please.
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What data is stored on a SIM card?

Data that SIM cards contain include user identity, location and phone number, network authorization data, personal security keys, contact lists and stored text messages. SIM cards allow a mobile user to use this data and the features that come with them.
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Can I just buy a new phone and put my SIM card in it?

With unlocked phones, you can always switch your phone service between different phones as easily as popping out the SIM card and moving it. You can also use different phone service plans in a single unlocked phone, say one for work and one for personal, by switching the SIMs.
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Do you put SIM card in new phone before transferring data?

Regardless of the device you're switching from, don't switch your SIM card until the entire transfer is complete. Before you get started, you'll also want to make sure both your old device and your new device have at least 20 percent battery life.
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Are photos stored on SIM card iPhone?

Photos are not stored on the SIM card. In fact, NOTHING is stored on the SIM card except a long number that identifies your account. If the old phone is nonfunctional this process of course requires a backup of the phone before it stopped working. It can be either an iTunes backup or an iCloud backup.
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What is stored on a SIM card iPhone?

Luckily, doing so is easy. Important: Your iPhone's SIM card only holds your phone number and some account information. Your photos, apps, emails, and settings are stored on the iPhone itself, and will need to be transferred separately.
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How do I transfer all my stuff from one iPhone to another?

Quick Start: Use your iPhone or iPad to automatically set up a new device. iCloud: Transfer your data and purchased content to your new device from your previous device's iCloud backup. iTunes or Finder: Transfer your data and purchased content to your new device from a backup you made with iTunes or Finder.
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How do I get my photos from my old phone?

Resolution
  1. Install Google Photos on the old phone.
  2. Open Google Photos once installed.
  3. When the app asks for a backup account, select your Google Account.
  4. In the app, tap the three lines in the upper-left corner.
  5. Tap Settings.
  6. Tap Backup & sync.
  7. Tap Backup device folders.
  8. Enable all listed folders(apps)
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Where are photos stored iPhone?

Answer: A: Answer: A: By default Photos saves its library in your Pictures folder. If you want to know the exact location you can open Photos and navigate to Preferences / click on General tab and it will show you the location.
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How do I transfer pics from iPhone to iPhone?

Here's how you use AirDrop on both phones to transfer pictures and videos over:
  1. On your new iPhone, go to Settings.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Scroll to AirDrop.
  4. Set it to Everyone to receive an AirDrop from any iOS device.
  5. Now go to the Photos app on your old iPhone.
  6. Select the photos you want to transfer, then tap the Share button.
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What happens if you switch SIM cards in iPhones?

Answer: A: If you change it for a SIM from the same carrier, nothing happens, the device continues working as before. If you change it for a SIM from another carrier and the phone is locked to the original, then it will work as a fancy iPod, none of the phone capabilities will be available.
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Does changing your SIM card delete your photos?

The SIM card only contains your phone information and your contacts. Apps, pictures, and videos are stored on your phone's memory (internal or memory card) and will not be deleted if the SIM card is removed. Is this answer helpful?
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Does iPhone save anything on SIM?

No data is stored on the sim card. Your contacts should be sync to iTunes with whatever program you choose. No data is stored on the sim card. Your contacts should be sync to iTunes with whatever program you choose.
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Are photos stored on SD card?

From now on all the photos that you take from your Android phone's rear and front camera will be saved to the SD card attached to your Android Phone. Note: Screenshots will still be saved to your Phone's internal storage in a folder named DCIM.
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How do I transfer stuff from my old phone to my new Samsung phone?

  1. Launch Smart Switch App on both devices. Go to Settings > Cloud and Accounts > Smart Switch > USB Cable. ...
  2. Connect both devices with USB Cable and USB Connector to begin.
  3. Select Send on your old device and Receive on your new Galaxy Smartphone.
  4. Select your content and start Transfer.
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What does the SIM card do?

This card allows subscribers to use their mobile devices to receive calls, send SMS messages, or connect to mobile internet services. The information in this article should apply to both iPhones and Android phones (no matter who made your Android phone: Samsung, Google, Huawei, Xiaomi, etc.).
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