What do I need to do before I activate my new iPhone?
How to set up a new iPhone from your old iPhone
- Follow the setup prompts on your new iPhone until you get to the Apps & Data screen.
- Tap Restore from iCloud Backup.
- Sign in to iCloud with your Apple ID and password.
- Choose a backup.
- Stay connected to Wi-Fi and power while you wait for the transfer to finish.
Do I need to reset my old iPhone before activating my new one?
First things first, you need to backup your current iPhone to the latest possible version. Even if you have automatic backup setup – which you should as a rule – it’s worth doing a manual backup before switching over to your new iPhone.
How do I activate my new iPhone SIM card?
How to activate your iPhone
- Insert the SIM card you want to use into the tray and push it back into the phone.
- Turn on your iPhone by holding down the Power button until you see the Apple logo appear on the screen.
- Begin the setup process by following the on-screen instructions.
Should I put SIM card in new phone before transferring?
If you transfer your data before you put in your SIM, you could wipe everything you moved over. So, we recommend swapping your SIM card first.
Do you need to switch SIM cards when changing iphones?
You should remove your SIM card if you want to move it to a new phone, or need to return it to your service provider. If you’ve been issued a new SIM card, you’ll also need to remove and replace the old one.
Do I put my old SIM card in my new phone?
The SIM card is basically what identifies your phone on the network. If you change phones all you have to do is take the SIM card out of your old phone and put it in your new one. Think of it like your phone number is registered to the SIM card, and you can move it around from phone to phone as you please.
What happens if you put your old SIM card in your new phone?
When a used SIM card is put in another used phone, will it take a day for the SIM card to activate? As long as your phone is unlocked, you’ll be able to insert a SIM from a different network and connect to it instead of your original network. You’ll have a different phone number when using different SIM cards.
Can I just put my SIM card in a new iPhone?
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.