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if I remove my sim card will I lose my photos

I have an unlocked phone. I haven't been able to synch the photos to my computer. If I remove the sim card so I can replace it with another in a different country) will I lose my photos?

iPhone 4S

Posted on Feb 26, 2014 4:43 PM

2 replies

Feb 26, 2014 4:46 PM in response to gambiergirl2006

gambiergirl2006 wrote:


I haven't been able to synch the photos to my computer.


Copying personal photos and videos from iOS devices to your computer



gambiergirl2006 wrote:


I have an unlocked phone. .... If I remove the sim card so I can replace it with another in a different country) will I lose my photos?


If the phone was not unlocked offically... then anything could happen.

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