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 might need to insert your iPhone SIM card or iPad SIM card first.

When setting up a new iPhone When do I insert the SIM card?

If you preordered the iPhone from Apple or a carrier it should already come with a SIM card installed. You will just use the new SIM card to activate the iPhone, no need to transfer SIM cards from the old iPhone to the new one.

Do you put SIM in before setting up iPhone?

Activate your device

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. Get help if you can't connect to Wi-Fi or if you can't activate your iPhone.

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.

Should I put SIM card in 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.

iPhone 13 Pro Set Up SIM Card

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.

How do I transfer everything from my old iPhone to my new iPhone?

How do I transfer my old iPhone to my new iPhone?

On your previous iPhone, tap Transfer. Wait for the cellular plan to activate on your new iPhone. Your previous SIM card is deactivated when the cellular plan on your new iPhone activates. If a banner appears on your new iPhone that says Finish Setting Up Your Carrier's Cellular Plan, tap it.

How do I set up my old SIM card in my new phone?

Can I put my iPhone 10 SIM in an iPhone 12?

You should just be able to take the SIM out of your old iPhone and insert it into the new one.

Does iPhone 12 need a different SIM card?

If you bought the phone from Apple and you identified your carrier and phone number, just turning the phone on will activate the the phone to your number. There is no special SIM card for the phone.

Do I need to move my SIM card from iPhone 11 to iPhone 13?

I would NOT use an iPhone 11 sim card in an iPhone 13. Yes, it's the same size sim, but it's not provisioned for 5G service. If you are not using the eSim in your new phone, get a new sim card from your carrier which is 5G ready. If you use AT&T your new phone should come with a new sim card, mine did!

Do I need to transfer my SIM card from iPhone 11 to iPhone 13?

Since your SIM card is essential to get network connectivity on your device, you must transfer it to your new iPhone.

Can I put my iPhone 7 SIM card in my iPhone 13?

Apple also points out that the iPhone 13 and the iPhone 13 mini are incompatible with existing micro-SIM cards. Therefore, users will need to use a nano-SIM card if they plan on utilizing a physical SIM.

Do I need to remove the SIM card from my old iPhone?

If you've gotten a new SIM card and a new phone, you should still remove your old SIM card. Keeping it inserted means that anyone who calls your old number will still make your old phone ring. Removing the SIM card will disable your ability to make calls, use mobile internet, and send or receive SMS text messages.

Should I keep 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.

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.

How do I activate my new iPhone 11?

How long does it take to set up new iPhone 12?

This process may take 2-3 minutes. If the activation fails, view Apple Support page .

What happens to my old SIM card when I get a new one?

What you will lose after the replacement; Contacts and messages stored in the previous SIM card will not be in the new SIM card – all will be lost. Any other settings saved on the old SIM card.

Does taking out the SIM card delete everything?

No. SIM cards do not store data.

Can I put my iPhone 8 SIM card in an iPhone 13?

Answer: A: It should fit, it is the same size. Both the iPhone 8 Plus and the iPhone 13 use the nano SIM. Make sure you have it oriented correctly with the SIM tray.