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Sep 7, 2021 · 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.
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Aug 24, 2019 · No. Hardly anything is stored on the SIM card these days and there's no reason to wipe any of that. If you're really paranoid you should be able to remove it first. Show more Less
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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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Mar 28, 2024 · Restoring SIM Card Data After A Factory Reset: Methods And Precautions. After performing a factory reset on your mobile device, you might be wondering if it is possible to restore the data stored on your SIM card. Fortunately, the answer is yes, but with some precautions.
Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad. Do one of the following: Prepare your content and settings to transfer to a new iPad: Tap Get Started, then follow the onscreen instructions. When you finish, return to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad, then tap Erase All Content and Settings.
May 14, 2024 · 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 trying again.
Feb 16, 2024 · Click Restore [device]*. If you’re signed in to Find My, you need to sign out before you can click Restore. Click Restore again to confirm. Your computer erases your device and installs the latest iOS, iPadOS or iPod software. After your device has been restored to factory settings, it will restart. * Restoring an iPhone does not delete your eSIM.
