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Sep 23, 2021 · Go to 'Settings' > 'General' > 'Reset' > 'Erase All Content and Settings' > 'Erase iPhone' >'Erase All and Keep Mobile Plans'. Axel F. View in context. 8 replies. Best reply. Axel Foley. Level 10. 148,476 points. Sep 23, 2021 8:35 PM in response to fahdaj. The eSIM will survive a complete factory reset.
Sep 7, 2021 · 148,632 points. Posted on Sep 7, 2021 7:08 PM. The SIM card has none of your data on it except the credentials to connect to your cellular service provider's network. There is nothing to erase on it. You can simply remove the SIM card from your iPhone before sending it in for the trade-in.
May 4, 2022 · Thanks for contacting Apple Support Communities! It sounds like you've erased your iPhone and your eSIM as well, correct? You can obtain your eSIM by scanning a QR code from your carrier, your carrier's app or by entering the information manually.
May 14, 2024 · Do I need to remove my SIM card before a factory reset? It’s not necessary to remove your SIM card before a factory reset, as the reset only affects the device’s internal memory. What should I do if my iPad won’t factory reset? If your iPad won’t reset, try charging it for a while, making sure ‘Find My iPad’ is turned off, and then ...
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Learn how to remove or transfer the SIM card in your iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular models).
Find your model below to locate the SIM tray. To pop open the SIM tray, insert a paper clip or a SIM-eject tool into the hole beside the tray. Push in, toward the iPad, but don’t force it. If you're having difficulty ejecting the SIM tray, take your device to your carrier or an Apple Store for assistance.
After you remove your SIM card from the tray, notice the notch in one corner of the new SIM card. Place the new SIM card into the tray — it will fit only one way, because of the notch. Then insert the tray into the device completely and in the same orientation that you removed it. The tray also fits only one way.
Find the SIM tray on the right side, near the bottom:
•iPad mini (6th generation)
•iPad Pro 11-inch (all models)
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Use a computer to erase iPhone. You can use a Mac or Windows PC to erase all data and settings from your iPhone, restore iPhone to factory settings, and install the latest version of iOS. Connect your iPhone to your computer with a USB or USB-C cable. You may also need an adapter.
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Jan 31, 2024 · Go back to Settings and tap General > Transfer or Reset [device] > Erase All Content and Settings. If you turned on Find My [device], you might need to enter your Apple ID and password. If your device uses eSIM, choose the option to erase your device and the eSIM profile when asked.
