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Remove SIM card before shipping back to Apple?

Should I remove my SIM card before returning iPhone to Apple for trade—in?

Posted on Jan 13, 2023 11:45 AM

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Posted on Jan 13, 2023 12:48 PM

Yes, typically you should remove the SIM card before shipping it to Apple. They won’t be able to ship it back to you.

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Jan 13, 2023 12:48 PM in response to Cyberbites

Yes, typically you should remove the SIM card before shipping it to Apple. They won’t be able to ship it back to you.

Remove SIM card before shipping back to Apple?

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