iPhone gets no cell service after transfer

So i recently got a new iPhone 14, and i transferred my data from my iPhone 8 Plus to my iPhone 14, but did not erase the iPhone 8 Plus, because i also want to continue using it too. Ever since the transfer, the iPhone 8 Plus has stopped receiving cellular service from AT&T. It can only make SOS emergency calls as noted by the normal service indicator being replaced by “SOS only”. Is this something that can be fixed or is it just going to be like that forever?

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 16

Posted on Dec 26, 2023 9:04 PM

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Posted on Dec 26, 2023 9:09 PM

Your phone service has been transferred to your new device.


You cannot use the same cellular service on multiple devices; if you want to continue using your old phone as a phone, you will need to setup a second cellular "line" with AT&T.

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