I successfully transferred my information to new phone. Can’t make calls or texts now. Do I need to switch the SIM cards?

I successfully transferred my information to new phone. Can’t make calls or texts now. Do I need to switch the SIM cards?

iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 15

Posted on Jan 2, 2022 8:05 PM

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Posted on Jan 2, 2022 8:26 PM

If you are still using the plan on the "old SIM card" (the one in your old device), then yes, you will need to put that SIM card into your new iPhone.

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Jan 5, 2022 6:27 AM in response to tpaman1132

korina259 Said:

"I successfully transferred my information to new phone. Can’t make calls or texts now. Do I need to switch the SIM cards?: Regarding the SIM Card. Do I do that before or after I transfer the phone data to my new iPhone??

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Before.


Then…

One Inserted, Back Up, then Use QuickStart:

You can also make a backup of your iPhone using a Mac or a PC, and then transfer it to the new device through use of Quick StartLearn More here: Use Quick Start to Transfer Data to a new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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