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do i have to have a sim card in my phone to factory reset it?

do i have to have a sim card in my phone to factory reset it?

iPhone SE (Gen 3)

Posted on Apr 25, 2022 2:47 AM

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Posted on Apr 25, 2022 3:22 AM

no.

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Level 6

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Apr 25, 2022 3:22 AM in response to jackdpete

no.

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Level 6

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Apr 26, 2022 10:17 AM in response to jackdpete

It's needed for initial activation, but not to erase and reset to factory conditions.

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do i have to have a sim card in my phone to factory reset it?

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