Why is my old iPhone still active?

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.

How do I deactivate my old iPhone?

Enter your Apple ID password and tap Turn Off. If you're using iOS 10.2 or earlier, tap Settings > iCloud > Sign Out. Tap Sign Out again, then tap Delete from My [device] and enter your Apple ID password. Then go to Settings > iTunes & App Store > Apple ID > Sign Out.

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

How do I stop my old iPhone from syncing with my new iPhone?

It's easy to stop the syncing on iPhone and iPad. On the phone, if you want to stop syncing go to settings. In the settings, go to iCloud and turn the syncing, with iCloud off.

Why is my old phone still receiving calls?

If it's still receiving calls, it's obviously powered on and connected to the network, so that needs to be undone (by removing the SIM and powering off the phone) before the new phone can completely connect.

Still receive messages on iPhone after switching device

How do I get rid of my old phone calls?

Why are my texts and calls going to my old iPhone?

If you have an iPhone and another iOS device, like an iPad, your iMessage settings might be set to receive and start messages from your Apple ID instead of your phone number. To check if your phone number is set to send and receive messages, go to Settings > Messages, and tap Send & Receive.

How do I stop my old phone from syncing with my new phone?

Will erasing my old iPhone affect my new one?

Don't worry, resetting old iPhone will not affect the new one. It will only erase content on old iPhone where the operation is done. The data that have been transferred to the new iPhone or the files that have been saved to iCloud will not be affected in any way.

What happens when two iPhones are linked?

All the critical and sensitive information will be shared mutually between the two iPhones. The other iPhone user can access all the text messages, photos, and call logs. The other person can change the playlist.

How do I know if my old iPhone is erased?

If you have the phone: If it shows the “Hello” screen it has been erased. If you don't have the phone, but you went to https://icloud.com/find and erased it then it either has been erased or will be the first time it is turned on with an Internet connection.

Does erasing an iPhone deactivate it?

When you erase a device remotely using Find My, Activation Lock remains on to protect it. Your Apple ID and password are required to reactivate it. If you erase a device that had iOS 15, iPadOS 15, or later installed, you can use Find My to locate or play a sound on the device.

Is Apple deactivating old phones?

Apple's iOS 15 can only be installed on the iPhone 6S or later. So it should come as no surprise that millions of these older models are being phased out. In fact, Apple cut off support for the iPhone 6 two years ago with the release of iOS 13.

How do I separate 2 iPhones with the same Apple ID?

Method 1: Separate Two iPhones via iPhone Settings

Step 1: Open the Settings on the iPhone (from the other device). Step 2: Tap on your Profile to open the Apple ID page. Step 3: From the new page, select the iPhone you want to remove, then tap on Remove to unlink the iPhone with the same Apple ID.

How do I clear my old phone before I sell it?

Go to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. You'll be asked to confirm, and it may take a few minutes to complete the process. Start by backing up your Android phone, then remove any MicroSD cards and your SIM card. Android has an anti-theft measure called Factory Reset Protection (FRP).

How do you tell if your iPhone is synced to another device?

From the Devices section of your Apple ID account page, you can find all of the devices that you're currently signed in to with your Apple ID, including Android devices, consoles, and smart TVs: Sign in to appleid.apple.com,* then select Devices.

Why is my iPhone linked to another iPhone?

It happens when you both use the same Apple ID for iMessage. To fix this you have two choices: On one of the phones go to Settings>Messages>Send & Receive, tap the ID, sign out, then sign back in with a different ID. Note: you can still share the same ID for purchasing in Settings>iTunes & App Stores; or.

Why am I not getting phone calls on my new iPhone?

Check your iPhone settings

Go to Settings > Focus > Do Not Disturb and make sure it's off. Check for any blocked phone numbers. Go to Settings > Phone > Blocked Contacts. See if Call Forwarding is turned on.

What do phone companies do with old phone numbers?

Generally telecom providers reassign numbers within 90 days from when they had become deactivated but there is no specific time limit.

Is there a way to get rid of all the junk calls?

You can register your numbers on the national Do Not Call list at no cost by calling 1-888-382-1222 (voice) or 1-866-290-4236 (TTY). You must call from the phone number you wish to register. You can also register at add your personal wireless phone number to the national Do-Not-Call list donotcall.gov.

Will iPhone 6 still work in 2023?

The iPhone 6 is reportedly “safe until 2023,” but the iPhone 6 Plus isn't so lucky. This popular iPhone model won't stop working overnight — but that's not the real danger. There are two key problems you'll face as an owner.

What happens to an outdated iPhone?

About obsolete products

Apple discontinues all hardware service for obsolete products, with the sole exception of Mac laptops that are eligible for an additional battery-only repair period. Service providers cannot order parts for obsolete products. Find out which products are obsolete: Mac.

Why do cell phone companies want your old phone?

Quite the contrary, many phones can still be used and sold on a secondary market, which is why cell phone repair stores and other retailers want your old phone. They can repair sell them at a discount to people who may not want or be able to afford the latest models, and you can get a credit toward your next purchase.

Does removing iPhone from account delete everything?

Content from the device is erased but not any of your previous backups stored in iCloud.

Does resetting phone delete everything iPhone?

Resetting your iPhone basically erases all of your personal information from the phone. The factory settings will, however, be retained. It's a straightforward and no iPhone reset code is required.