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Do I remove my SIM card from my old phone

Do I remove the SIM card from the 7+ before sending it back as a trade

iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 14

Posted on Apr 16, 2021 3:22 PM

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Posted on Apr 16, 2021 3:48 PM

It’s your choice. Personally, I have traded several iPhones over the years using Apple’s Buyback program and have never removed the SIM card. But I do carefully prepare the traded iPhone as follows:

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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Apr 16, 2021 3:48 PM in response to vickiefromlutz

It’s your choice. Personally, I have traded several iPhones over the years using Apple’s Buyback program and have never removed the SIM card. But I do carefully prepare the traded iPhone as follows:

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Do I remove my SIM card from my old phone

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