How do i activities an iphone without sim card

Someone Gave me their phone but no Sim card an cant log into my account

Posted on Sep 11, 2022 9:31 AM

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Posted on Sep 11, 2022 10:20 AM

That someone has to read -> this Apple article: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


Then he / she has to remove the iPhone from his / her account, see this Apple article:

Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in

Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in - Apple Support

 

Then you can sign in with own your Apple ID.

 

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

Checks whether the SIM card is suitable for your iPhone.


See -> If you can't activate your iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

If you can't activate your iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular) - Apple Support

 

See also -> 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.
  • You need to contact your Carrier.



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Sep 11, 2022 10:20 AM in response to Slimeto95

That someone has to read -> this Apple article: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


Then he / she has to remove the iPhone from his / her account, see this Apple article:

Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in

Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in - Apple Support

 

Then you can sign in with own your Apple ID.

 

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

Checks whether the SIM card is suitable for your iPhone.


See -> If you can't activate your iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

If you can't activate your iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular) - Apple Support

 

See also -> 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.
  • You need to contact your Carrier.



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