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Does the new iphone need a sim card already to use iPhone migration? I want to transfer my number and all data from old iPhone to the new one but only have the current sim card

Does the new iphone need a sim card already installed to use iPhone migration? I want to transfer my number and all data from old iPhone to the new unlocked one but only have the current sim card.

iPhone SE, iOS 13

Posted on Jan 15, 2020 12:33 PM

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Posted on Jan 15, 2020 12:38 PM

The new phone needs a SIM card to activate, but the old phone does not. Put the old SIM card in the new phone and it will transfer your carrier account and settings to the new phone.

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Does the new iphone need a sim card already to use iPhone migration? I want to transfer my number and all data from old iPhone to the new one but only have the current sim card

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