Can i just take out my SIM card to erase my passcode?
i Have forgotten my passcode and I haven't synced my phone to a computer, so can I just take out my SIM card to erase it all and start from scratch?
Nope. You will need to restore the device from a computer. whether you've synced to one in the past or not is irrelevant.
Use iTunes to restore your iOS device to factory settings - Apple Support
Removing the sim card will simply stop the iPhone from getting cell service. nothing more.
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HT1438 do i need to take out the SIM card before erasing data or after
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I need to erase data form iphone 4S, do i need to take out the SIM card before erasing data or after?Do a back up first to icloud or itunes on your pc. then erase all contents and settings.
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Can a thief take out the sim card and use phone like new?
I recently left my phone in a public bathroom and when I went back it was gone. So I believe someone has taken it and has turned it off. I am using Find my iPhone but the person has not turned my phone on in 3 days. I'd like to know, what could he/she possibly be doing to my phone? Could she have already taken out the sim card and started using it like a new one? Is that possible? Everyone says that it becomes a useless brick after you go through the procedures of locking it and putting it on lost mode but there is a way around it right..otherwise, why would people steal them?
If the iPhone has iOS 7, you set up Find My iPhone, and there's a screenlock passcode, then the iPhone is unusable to the thief or anyone he sells or gives the iPhone to.
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH13695
The thief could have restored the iPhone which would cause it to no longer appear in Find My iPhone in iCloud, but it won't be usable. People steal them because either the thief is ignorant about Activation Lock, or they depend on buyers looking for a deal will be ignorant, which if you look at the many posts here from people who've bought an iPhone from a stranger and encountered Activation Lock is proof that such ignorance still abounds.
Regards.
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if you have iPhone4 and can you take out the sim card from iPhone4 and transfer it in to new iPhone4s?
Under the circumstances this will probably considered a dumb question.
I currently have a jailbroken unlocked 3GS with a GoPhone plan. Works great. I am considering upgrading to a new factory unlocked 4S. Will I be able to swap in my current SIM card and go? -
Sometimes when I get an incoming call I cant answer and the touchscreen doesnt respond, the name of the caller just keeps appearing and ringing. When this happens I cant turn it off or do anything else but just taking out the sim card and rebooting. what to do??
Your iPhone is probably locked to your former cell carrier. In such case only that carrier can unlock it, so you'll need to contact the carrier. Note that unless things have changed recently only 3 offers unlocking. If you used a different carrier, they do not appear to offer unlocking which means that your son will not be able to use your old iPhone. But call your carrier and ask.
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How do I take out the SIM card from 4s
Christine,
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Can I take out my SIM card and put it in an older phone while mine goes in for repair?
When sending my phone in for repair, can I take my SIM card out and use it in an older phone while mine gets repaired?
I believe so although the following also recommends discussing with your carrier: What to do when you return or send your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch in for service - Apple Support
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My iphone5 was stolen this weekend. I have a passcode and the find my iphone app has been activated. The phone hasn't been turned on yet. The police reccomends keeping the app on for a few days to see if they turn it on. I read that the sim card can be removed and the phone will be wiped. Although I would love to get my phone back, I am more concerned with my information being accessed. Is it possible to remove the sim card? If so, can they insert the sim card in another phone and access the information that way or is it safe as long as there is a passcode? Any information will help, thank you.
Since your phone was running iOS 7.0, the phone will be useless to anyone but you. Activation Lock will prevent the phone from being re-activated unless your Apple ID/Password is known.
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My iPad 2 won't start, should I take out the SIM card?
I am unable to start or restore my iPad 2. Would removing the SIM card help?
Not really. The sim card simply allows for connection to a cellular network. It should not affect how the iPad operates in any other way.
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I don't see no place on the side of the phone to put a clip to change the SIM card ....where is the place to open the SIM card?
If it is a CDMA iPhone there is no SIM tray.
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I stated the problem in the question.
No, you don't have to wait for the battery to die.
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My sim says searching all the time even when i take out my sim card
MYiPhone 5s sim place searching all the time even when i take the sim out of the phone
Is your phone activated?
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I have a verizon iphone 5c and I took out the SIM card just being curious and put it back in, now I can only use my phone on wifi and I can't use 4G or LTE strictly wifi. How can I fix this?
Have you tried resetting your device by pressing and holding the Home button and power button until the silver apple appears? If that doesn't work, try resetting the network settings. Settings>General>Reset>Reset Network Settings.
If that fails, you may possibly have damaged the SIM. Verizon will need to give you a new one.
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My phone can not find a carrier and just keeps searching even when i pull out the sim card
my phone can not find a carrier and just keeps searching even when i pull out the sim card. help
try restoring the device with iTunes (after backing up)
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I have an older I-Phone (3G) that for some reason the body of the phone has split in two. This phone was a business phone and it had a lot of important information on it. I have a second phone that is also a 3G. On the broken phone there is a lot of important information that I need in my calendar. Im not worried about anything else but the calendar. I didn't have the Mobile Me account at that time or I would be having this problem. Does anybody know if I can ust switch out the sim cards. I just need to recover the old calendar, so im hoping that the calendar will transfer when I switch the sim card into the good 3G. If that doesn't work does anybody know of anyway that I can retrieve this information off of this phone?
Nothing is stored on the sim card on an iPhone. If you backed up to your computer the backup will contain your calendar events. Otherwise, if your phone isn't functioning there is no way to back up or extract your calendar at this point.
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