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When switching phones, do I change the the SIM card after I back up the old phone or does it matter?

When switching phones, do I change the the SIM card after I back up the old phone, or does it matter?

iPhone 6s

Posted on Jan 3, 2022 3:05 PM

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Posted on Jan 3, 2022 3:18 PM

It shouldn't matter. It won't copy over anything specifically on the SIM card, and all the data should be available with or without a SIM card.

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When switching phones, do I change the the SIM card after I back up the old phone or does it matter?

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