When setting up new iPhone do I put SIM card in first?

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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.

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

Eventually you will need the old SIM card installed in the new iPhone to setup the Messages and FaceTime apps that use your phone number. I recommend that you try the process again by installing the SIM card in your new iPhone, connect to a Wi-Fi Network and start the data transfer process again.

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.

When setting up an iPhone When do you put the SIM card in?

When you first take your iPhone out of the box you will need to insert your SIM card using the SIM eject tool which can be found in box. 1.

Can I insert SIM before activation?

It doesn't matter but you'll need to fully activate your account first in order for the sim to work.

iPhone 13 Pro Set Up SIM Card

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

Does the iPhone 13 need a SIM card?

iPhone 13 devices purchased from Apple do not have a pre-installed 5G SIM card and are recommended to be activated with an eSIM (electronic SIM card). 5G Devices purchased from Verizon include a pre-installed 5G SIM card.

Does my new iPhone 13 come with a SIM card?

Buy the iPhone 13 from a carrier? It'll still come with a physical SIM card pre-installed. If someone gets the iPhone 13 directly from Apple, there is no physical SIM included.

How do I activate my new iPhone?

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.

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.

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.

What should I do before changing phones?

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.

Why is my old iPhone still activated?

Question: Q: Incoming calls still go to old phone.

Answer: A: Answer: A: It is if your old iPhone uses the same Apple ID as your new iPhone and is CONNECTED TO THE SAME WiFi network as your new iPhone. Disconnect your new iPhone from WiFi and then see whether the old iPhone rings or not.

Do I need to deactivate my old iPhone before activating my new one?

If activating a new phone, ensure the old phone is powered off and allow several minutes for the deactivation of the old phone to complete.

Do I need to switch SIM cards when I get a new iPhone Verizon?

When you get your new device it will come with a brand new SIM Card. Your old SIM Card should fit too, but it is recommended that you use the new one.

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.

What is the first thing you do with a new iPhone?

The first thing to do with your new iPhone is to activate it. You can do everything you need right on the iPhone and start using it in just a few minutes. The basic setup process activates the iPhone and lets you choose basic settings for using features like FaceTime, Find My iPhone, iMessage, and related tools.