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when i switch the sim cards, the old data is on both phones

I bought a new phone. I want to switch the sim card to have my old phone be my kids and the new one to be my phone with my old sim card. When I switch the sim cards, my data is still on the old phone.


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Posted on Dec 25, 2021 7:52 AM

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Posted on Dec 25, 2021 8:49 AM

User data is not stored on the SIM card. To clear the old phone, use the following instructions: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support and then set it up as new. Each person should use their own Apple ID.

If the child is under 13, the following may also help: Help your child set up an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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Dec 25, 2021 8:49 AM in response to hezzweave

User data is not stored on the SIM card. To clear the old phone, use the following instructions: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support and then set it up as new. Each person should use their own Apple ID.

If the child is under 13, the following may also help: Help your child set up an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

when i switch the sim cards, the old data is on both phones

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