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Hello my name is Lori. I am trying to setup my new iPhone and it says no SIM card installed. Do I need to take out SIM card from old phone?

Hello my name is Lori. I am trying to setup my new iPhone and it says no SIM card installed. Do I need to take out SIM card from old phone?

iPhone XS Max, iOS 15

Posted on Jan 27, 2022 10:43 AM

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Posted on Jan 27, 2022 10:46 AM

You can either move the SIM card from your old phone, which will move the number to the new phone, get a new SIM card from your carrier, or ask your carrier to enable an eSIM on your phone.


If your new phone is an iPhone 12 or 13 you may need a new SIM or eSIM to use your carrier’s 5G network. You would have to ask your carrier.

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Jan 27, 2022 10:46 AM in response to Gee-4

You can either move the SIM card from your old phone, which will move the number to the new phone, get a new SIM card from your carrier, or ask your carrier to enable an eSIM on your phone.


If your new phone is an iPhone 12 or 13 you may need a new SIM or eSIM to use your carrier’s 5G network. You would have to ask your carrier.

Hello my name is Lori. I am trying to setup my new iPhone and it says no SIM card installed. Do I need to take out SIM card from old phone?

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