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User profile for user: NJ_ace
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How do I move the SIM card from my old iPhone 8 to my new 13?

iPhone 13, iOS 15

Posted on Aug 25, 2022 10:01 AM

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User profile for user: Chattanoogan
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Posted on Aug 25, 2022 10:23 AM

The “tried and true” method is to physically move it just before you begin the data transfer as outlined here:


Transfer data from your previous iOS or iPadOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


and


Remove or switch the SIM card in your iPhone - Apple Support


However, your current SIM - while it WILL work in your new phone - is not provisioned for 5G services.


Moving to an eSIM (assuming that your carrier supports it) might be the better option for you.


Transfer or convert your current SIM to an eSIM on your new iPhone – Apple Support (AU)


If you DO decide to simply make the physical nanoSIM move, contact your carrier to have the SIM re-provisioned afterward to make full use of your new phone.





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User profile for user: Chattanoogan
Chattanoogan
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Aug 25, 2022 10:23 AM in response to NJ_ace

The “tried and true” method is to physically move it just before you begin the data transfer as outlined here:


Transfer data from your previous iOS or iPadOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


and


Remove or switch the SIM card in your iPhone - Apple Support


However, your current SIM - while it WILL work in your new phone - is not provisioned for 5G services.


Moving to an eSIM (assuming that your carrier supports it) might be the better option for you.


Transfer or convert your current SIM to an eSIM on your new iPhone – Apple Support (AU)


If you DO decide to simply make the physical nanoSIM move, contact your carrier to have the SIM re-provisioned afterward to make full use of your new phone.





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