Erase iPhone without losing esim(s)

Can i erase my iPhone and keep both esims lines in the new (erased) iPhone?


Need to transfer all of WhatsApp to new iphone and normal (through cloud back up or WhatsApp verification code) only transferred up til a certain date and not the last few months.


thanks!

Posted on Jun 11, 2023 10:52 AM

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Posted on Jun 13, 2023 12:18 PM

Hi Lvianna,


We see that you want to make sure your eSIMs are not affected by erasing your iPhone.


Below you will find 2 ways to erase your iPhone. Your eSims will only be affected if you manually select to erase them.


1."If you erase all content and settings from your iPhone, you can choose to erase your eSIM as well or keep it."


How to erase the eSIM on your iPhone - Apple Support


2."Restoring an iPhone with iTunes or Finder does not delete your eSIM. Learn how to erase your eSIM, if you need to."


Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support


Hope this helps.


Cheers.



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Jun 13, 2023 12:18 PM in response to Lvianna

Hi Lvianna,


We see that you want to make sure your eSIMs are not affected by erasing your iPhone.


Below you will find 2 ways to erase your iPhone. Your eSims will only be affected if you manually select to erase them.


1."If you erase all content and settings from your iPhone, you can choose to erase your eSIM as well or keep it."


How to erase the eSIM on your iPhone - Apple Support


2."Restoring an iPhone with iTunes or Finder does not delete your eSIM. Learn how to erase your eSIM, if you need to."


Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support


Hope this helps.


Cheers.



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