use iphone 6 without a sim card for itunes

Can I setup an old iphone 6 to use only itunes and wifi? Do I need a SIM card for wifi?


iPhone 6, iOS 11

Posted on May 27, 2023 5:38 PM

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Posted on May 27, 2023 6:43 PM

If it has not been erased / restored to factory settings, you don’t need a sim card to use it.


if its been erased / restored to factory settings you will need functional sim card to activate it. The sim card does not need to have active cell service tied to it, but it does need to be functional. Damaged or non-functional sim cards will not work.


Also, of the iPhone is locked to a particular service provider, the sim card will need to be one from that provider.


Once activated, you can remove the sim card entirely.

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May 27, 2023 6:43 PM in response to annfrommd

If it has not been erased / restored to factory settings, you don’t need a sim card to use it.


if its been erased / restored to factory settings you will need functional sim card to activate it. The sim card does not need to have active cell service tied to it, but it does need to be functional. Damaged or non-functional sim cards will not work.


Also, of the iPhone is locked to a particular service provider, the sim card will need to be one from that provider.


Once activated, you can remove the sim card entirely.

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