how can i change the original phone? i have no access to the previous SIM card because i have moved to Europe?

My original phone was china main land, I have no access to that number any more because I have moved to Germany, how can I get rid of the previous phone number?

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 15

Posted on Aug 14, 2022 11:23 AM

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Posted on Aug 14, 2022 11:37 AM

how can I get rid of the previous phone number?

You can't use it in Germany.


Look for / visit a carrier, take a subscription, postpaid or prepaid card.

Checks whether the SIM card is suitable for your iPhone.


Then see this Apple article: How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier

How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier - Apple Support

Apple can't unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier. Only your carrier can unlock your iPhone.


Normally (in the EU) after 2 years the consumer has the right to ask that the carrier unlock the iPhone.


When you have the new phone number, see :

Sign in to your Apple ID account page and edit / update your Apple ID details.

https://appleid.apple.com

-> edit your trusted phone number.


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Aug 14, 2022 11:37 AM in response to Capt346

how can I get rid of the previous phone number?

You can't use it in Germany.


Look for / visit a carrier, take a subscription, postpaid or prepaid card.

Checks whether the SIM card is suitable for your iPhone.


Then see this Apple article: How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier

How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier - Apple Support

Apple can't unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier. Only your carrier can unlock your iPhone.


Normally (in the EU) after 2 years the consumer has the right to ask that the carrier unlock the iPhone.


When you have the new phone number, see :

Sign in to your Apple ID account page and edit / update your Apple ID details.

https://appleid.apple.com

-> edit your trusted phone number.


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