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do I need a SIM card to use my old iPhone as an iPod?

Do I need a SIM card to use my old iPhone as an iPod (only for music)


iPhone 7, iOS 13

Posted on Aug 17, 2020 10:37 AM

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A SIM card is required to activate the phone.

Once activated you can remove it.

Place it in airplane mode and turn on wifi and bluetooth, unless you want to be constantly nagged at about no sim card inserted.

Posted on Aug 17, 2020 10:41 AM

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do I need a SIM card to use my old iPhone as an iPod?

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