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Sim cards ... upgrading iPhone 7 to 12 Pro

what is the best procedure for Sim cards upgrading iPhone 7 to iPhone 12 Pro). I am not switching carriers.. i have Verizon and want to retain my old phone number. Should i swap out the Sim from my iPhone 7 prior to setting up? or...Should i utilize my new Sim card, and have Verizon transfer my number? Or, is there a better way? Thanks for the help.

iPhone 7, iOS 14

Posted on Feb 15, 2021 9:46 AM

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Feb 17, 2021 11:37 AM in response to ozette

Hey there ozette,


We understand you have a question about the best way to activate your new iPhone 12 Pro, and we'd like to see if we can assist.


You can certainly use the SIM card from your iPhone 7 in your new device. Here's how: Remove or switch the SIM card in your iPhone or iPad


If you experience an issue with activating your new device, give these steps a try: If you can't activate your iPhone


Cheers!

Sim cards ... upgrading iPhone 7 to 12 Pro

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