Will erasing eSIM from old iPhone affect the new one?

I have transferred my data from my old iPhone to my new iPhone and am ready to trade in the old one. If I erase the eSim from the old phone during preparation for the trade in, does it erase from the new one also?


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iPhone 16e, iOS 18

Posted on Mar 2, 2025 2:20 PM

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Posted on Mar 2, 2025 2:22 PM

Chris Billington1 wrote:

If I erase the eSim from the old phone during preparation for the trade in, does it erase from the new one also?

No.


Follow this guidance.

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


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