Changing service provider

If I am changing mobile service provider. Will putting in a new sim affect the contacts, photos, videos etc stored on my phone? I don’t want to lose anything

iPhone 6s, iOS 13

Posted on Dec 16, 2021 1:15 AM

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Posted on Dec 16, 2021 1:33 AM

No, Sim cards do not contain any data on iPhones.

Assuming your iPhone is not locked to any specific carrier (SIM free), for your piece of mind, before exchanging the SIM on your device, create a full backup of your iPhone, using these instuctions:--> How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch – Apple Support

Regards

Giulio

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Dec 16, 2021 1:33 AM in response to Lulu-xoxo

No, Sim cards do not contain any data on iPhones.

Assuming your iPhone is not locked to any specific carrier (SIM free), for your piece of mind, before exchanging the SIM on your device, create a full backup of your iPhone, using these instuctions:--> How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch – Apple Support

Regards

Giulio

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