What happens to old phone when you activate new one?

If you transfer the number to the new phone the old one will no longer work as a phone except for 911. The other features on the phone like wifi and apps that do not use a cellular connection will still work. If you transfer the number to the new phone the old one will no longer work as a phone except for 911.
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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.
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Do I activate my new phone before transferring data from my old phone?

Correct Answer! Jump to solution. No. You can setup the the phone on wifi without the SIM installed so the phone won't be activated until you install the SIM card.
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When I activate my new iPhone will I lose everything?

Answer: A: 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.
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What happens when I activate my phone?

Activation is making a phone active on a cell phone network. It is the process that links a specific cell phone to a specific customer account and phone number. It requires configuration on the network side, for the network to recognize that specific phone as belonging to that customer.
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I switched back to a basic phone, and here is what happened



What does New activation mean?

Opening a new line is considered a new activation. Or you can port ur current number to another provider and then port back in. 1.
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Why did I get a new SIM card with my new phone?

You usually only need a new SIM card if you are a new customer, or if the phone takes a different size of SIM card (for example, the iPhone 4 uses a "Micro SIM" which is smaller than normal SIM cards). SIM cards do not contain data such as pictures, music, movies, ringtones, etc.
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What should I do with my old iPhone after transfer?

What to do with old iPhone after transfer?
  1. Make sure all data is transferred. ...
  2. Log out of your iCloud account. ...
  3. Clear iPhone before selling or giving away. ...
  4. Disassociate the old device with your Apple ID.
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Does erasing all data on one device affect other devices?

A factory reset just deletes all your user data locally on your phone. Data stored in the cloud and synchronized to other devices linked via an account and are not affected.
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Do I need to put my old SIM card in my new iPhone 13?

You do not need the old SIM card installed in the new iPhone to transfer data. This can be done over a Wi-Fi Network.
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Should I put my SIM card in new iPhone before transferring data?

Yes, you move the SIM card before or after you start the transfer. I personally do it before. As part of the set up process on the new phone, you will be prompted to move the data over.
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How do I make sure my old phone is deactivated?

Go into your Google Play account and click on settings. You will see a list of all the devices you've connected to your account. You can rename them or untick them from your list.
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What happens when you activate an iPhone?

Activation is the process by which a new (or newly restored) iPhone or iPod touch can get by the "Emergency Call Screen" (iPhone) or "Connect to iTunes" screen (not to be confused with Recovery Mode; the activation screen has a battery icon in the top right corner to indicate this) to access the SpringBoard.
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Will factory reset on old phone delete everything on new phone?

However, none of these will delete the data on your phone. That's the job of the last choice, Erase all data (factory reset), and that's the one you're going to select. The next screen will tell you what is going to be erased, and which accounts you're signed into.
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Is factory reset enough before selling phone?

Basic file deletion and factory reset are not enough

A lot of people perform a factory reset to wipe everything off their Android device, before disposing or reselling it. But the problem is, a factory reset doesn't really delete everything.
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Does resetting old iPhone mess up new iPhone?

If you delete iPhone data using the device settings, you will likely get rid of it successfully, but you can recover everything professionally. Whether you have lost the old iPhone or already have it, you can remove everything from the device without affecting your new iPhone.
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Why you shouldn't trade in your phone?

As phones become more expensive, trading in older models is one way for consumers to afford to buy new editions. But trading in old devices can be risky if any data is left behind. Russ Ernst, an executive at data sanitization company Blancco, called this a "ticking time bomb," and he has advice for avoiding disaster.
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Should I throw away my old SIM card?

Trashing the SIM card is different from cell phone disposal or recycling. The card holds your personal information and you should completely destroy the card to prevent theft.
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What 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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Do I put my old SIM card in my new iPhone 11?

Answer: A: iPhones do not store anything on the SIM card. Moving the SIM card is the fastest and easiest way to activate your cell service. To activate your phone it has to have a SIM card inserted.
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How do I know my phone is activated?

Open the Play Store Settings page on your computer or smartphone. You'll see the registration date under the My Devices section. This is the activation date of your Android phone or tablet.
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Why does Best Buy want to activate a phone?

Activate Later means you will just get an unlocked piece and you can put any SIM card later to activate the phone and use it. It doesn't matter which country you are in, if you are buying in your country then BestBuy should be able to upgrade your phone.
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Why do you have to activate an unlocked phone?

An unlocked device does not require activation at checkout and should work simply by inserting a SIM card from a compatible carrier but the added discount is an incentive provided, usually by the carrier, so that customers can activate the device on their network at checkout. 3.
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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 switch my iPhone to another iPhone?

Set up your new device with Quick Start
  1. Turn on your new device and place it near your current device.
  2. A screen appears on your current device that offers the option of using your Apple ID to set up your new device. ...
  3. Wait for an animation to appear on your new device. ...
  4. Wait for a message that says Finish on New [Device].
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