Can I update my iPhone without a SIM card?
I've lost my SIM card and now m iPhone is always set to Airplane Mode. Can I still update my iPhone to iOS 12 even without a SIM card?
iPhone 5s, iOS 11.2.6
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MoonJ.
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Hi Galamiton24,
Thank you for contacting Apple Support Communities. Based on what you stated, it seems like you want to update iOS on your iPhone without a SIM card. I would recommend you use this article, it explains what you need to have to update the iPhone.
Cheers.
Thank you for contacting Apple Support Communities. Based on what you stated, it seems like you want to update iOS on your iPhone without a SIM card. I would recommend you use this article, it explains what you need to have to update the iPhone.
- Plug your device into power and connect to the Internet with Wi-Fi.
- Tap Settings > General > Software Update.
Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Cheers.