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I lost my iphone yesterday and i have an extra phone at home that i want to connect. What steps do i need to take to activate the new phone

I lost my iphone yesterday and i have an extra phone at home that i want to connect. What steps do i need to do to activate my addtl phone.

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 14

Posted on Aug 28, 2021 8:30 AM

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Posted on Aug 28, 2021 10:01 AM

You will need to contact your carrier to activate cell service on that phone.


Does this phone have a SIM card in it?


~Lyssa

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I lost my iphone yesterday and i have an extra phone at home that i want to connect. What steps do i need to take to activate the new phone

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