How do I activate my new iPhone?

How do I transfer my service to my new iPhone?

Should I activate my new iPhone 12 before transferring data?

You cannot transfer data from the old iPhone if your new iPhone is not activated. Best you make a local backup of your old iPhone using computer iTunes then restore the backup with your new iPhone.

Do you put SIM card in new iPhone before transferring data?

Yes, you move the SIM card before or after you start the transfer.

Should I put SIM card in new iPhone before setting up?

Most of the time, it should be very simple for you to activate an iPhone. If you've bought the phone new at an Apple Store, cellular provider, or major retailers, it's likely you already have a Sim Card installed. If it is not, however, you'll have to do insert the SIM card.

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When setting up a new iPhone do you put the SIM card in first?

If you're setting up an iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular), you may need to insert your iPhone SIM card or iPad SIM card first.

Do I put my SIM card in my new phone before transferring?

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.

Can I just put my SIM card in a new phone?

You can often switch your SIM card to a different phone, provided the phone is unlocked (meaning, it is not tied to a particular carrier or device) and the new phone will accept the SIM card. All you need to do is remove the SIM from the phone it is in currently, then place it into the new unlocked phone.

What happens if you put your old SIM card in your 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.

How do I know if my iPhone is activated?

Locate your device on your computer. Wait while your computer detects and activates your iPhone or iPad: If an alert appears that says "Set up as New" or "Restore from Backup," it means your iPhone or iPad is activated.

How long does it take new iPhone to activate?

This process may take 2-3 minutes.

Why does my iPhone say its not activated?

What Does “Not Activated” Mean? The message “iPhone Is Not Activated” on your iPhone when it's unable to connect to your carrier's activation servers. This error could be caused by a minor software problem, an issue with your carrier's network, or a hardware problem.

What should I do when I get a new iPhone?

How do I activate my iPhone SIM card?

How do I transfer everything to my new phone?

Does activating a new phone deactivate the old one?

If your old phone is a different number and you want to cancel that number, you need to call. If the new phone is the same number, activating the new SIM card automatically deactivates the old SIM card.

How do I activate my new iPhone and deactivate my old iPhone?

Go into Settings > iCloud and tap on your name. Once you've signed in, you will see devices as an option. Here you will see all the Apple devices you've signed into (if you have more than one activated). If you want to disconnect a phone from your account, tap on it and tap on remove from account.

Why won't my phone number transfer to my new iPhone?

If you are simply changing phones then do a carrier reset and update which is dial ##CLEAR# and press the Call button and then dial ##UPDATE# and press the Call button. If you are transferring carriers you need to provide your account number and port PIN from the old carrier to the new carrier to complete the transfer.