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Do I need to remove my sim card before erasing contents?

Do I need to remove my sim card before erasing contents?


iPhone XS, iOS 14

Posted on Dec 16, 2020 4:57 PM

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Posted on Dec 16, 2020 5:16 PM

No. You can erase contents with the sim card in. The sim card itself will not be affected by this in any way.



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Do I need to remove my sim card before erasing contents?

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