My friend gave me their old IPhone
I got my SIM card at T-Mobile to get my phone number, but her stuff is still on the phone. How do I erase her and get my Apple ID on it?
iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 16
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I got my SIM card at T-Mobile to get my phone number, but her stuff is still on the phone. How do I erase her and get my Apple ID on it?
iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 16
Your friend needs to do this first -
What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
Your friend needs to do this first -
What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
So what if she didn’t…she lives far from me. I need something I can do.
She obviously transferred her stuff to her new phone but didn’t wipe this one.
There is nothing you can do yourself. Your friend needs to follow those instructions. The fact that she is far away does not change that requirement.
My friend gave me their old IPhone