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When you get a new iPhone, it is not always necessary to switch the SIM card immediately. The SIM card is a small chip that identifies your phone number and connects your device to your cellular network. While it is needed for making calls and accessing cellular data, it is not required for transferring data and setting up your new iPhone.
To transfer data from your old iPhone to the new one, you can use a variety of methods. One of the easiest and most popular ways is to use the Quick Start feature, which allows you to transfer data wirelessly from your old iPhone to the new one. This method works even if you don’t have a SIM card in the new iPhone yet.
Here’s how you can use Quick Start to transfer data:
1. Make sure both iPhones are running the latest version of iOS.
2. Power on your new iPhone and place it near your old iPhone.
3. A Quick Start screen will appear on your old iPhone. Follow the on-screen instructions and use your old iPhone to scan the animation on your new iPhone.
4. Enter your old iPhone’s passcode on the new iPhone.
5. You will be prompted to set up Touch ID or Face ID on the new iPhone.
6. Choose whether to restore your new iPhone from an iCloud backup, iTunes backup, or directly from your old iPhone.
7. If you choose to restore from an iCloud or iTunes backup, make sure your new iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi or your computer respectively.
8. Wait for the data transfer to complete. This may take some time depending on the size of your backup and the speed of your internet connection.
9. Once the transfer is finished, you can set up your new iPhone as you like, including inserting your SIM card.
It’s important to note that while the SIM card is not required for data transfer, you will eventually need to insert your old SIM card into the new iPhone to set up the Messages and FaceTime apps that use your phone number. This step ensures that your phone number is associated with your new device for messaging and FaceTime purposes. If you don’t have the old SIM card or want to use a new one, you can contact your cellular service provider for assistance in activating the new SIM card.
When you get a new iPhone, you don’t necessarily need to switch the SIM card right away. You can transfer your data using Quick Start or other methods without the SIM card. However, you will need the old SIM card eventually to set up the Messages and FaceTime apps that use your phone number.