Can I just buy a new iPhone and put my SIM card in it?

Many people wonder if you can really just switch SIM cards on an iPhone. Yes, you absolutely can. If you intend to use a third-party SIM card, your phone must be unlocked: This won’t be a problem if you purchased your phone directly from Apple as they generally sell them unlocked.

How do I deactivate my old iPhone and activate my new one?

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 both iphones need to be connected to WIFI to transfer data?

The new ‌iPhone‌ to ‌iPhone‌ data transfer process requires both devices to be running the release version of iOS 12.4 or later, and it won’t work on devices running earlier versions of iOS 12.

What to do after getting new iPhone?

Checklist 02: 5 things to do after buying a new iPhone

1. Make sure you’re prepared (latest version of iTunes, recent backup of your old iPhone, check accessory compatibility, new phone case)
2. Unbox and set up your new iPhone (activate phone, restore from backup, etc)

What should I do when I get a new iPhone?

Updated September 2021: We added steps for using Quick Start to do a direct device-to-device transfer.

1. Back Up Your Old iPhone or iPad. First, you need to back up your old device, which can you do via iCloud or your computer.
2. Swap SIMs. Once you’re fully backed up, it’s time to swap SIM cards.
3. Turn On Your New Device.

Will an old iPhone work with a new SIM card?

It depends on some factors (in most cases, depending on the difference in age between the two generation of iPhones, it should work). But it will not work as if it “were the old phone”. The IMEI will be different, and the provider has to support that change (not an issue with unlocked phones). First, the SIM size has to be compatible.

Can I transfer my sim card to a new phone?

And restore the new phone from the backup from your old phone. You can move your sim and use the phone as you use your phone. But the sim does not contain the data stored on your phone, so none of your contacts, apps, accounts etc., will transfer because you put the sim in. Make sure you backup your current phone.

Why won’t My iPhone connect to my sim card?

Check with your cellular carrier. They control this, and putting the SIM into another phone may create an issue connecting to their network, especially if it is on an older iOS, and would not have the correct carrier file to support the account provisioning on your current SIM. Check with your cellular carrier.

Can I use an AT SIM card in an iPhone 8?

You will be able to insert the AT SIM card into the iPhone 8, but you will not be able to use the service as the iPhone 8 is programmed to work only with T-Mobile issued SIM cards. In this type of situation, you would need to work with T-Mobile to unlock the iPhone 8 before the AT SIM card will work in it.