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Swap original iPhones

cdp1276

cdp1276

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Dec 26, 2005
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Fairport, NY
Does anyone know the best process for swapping two original iPhone devices? I don't want to upgrade yet given the problems with the iPhone 4 and waiting on the white one honestly. My battery doesn't last very long but I have a spare original iPhone. Is it true that I can't just swap the SIM's? I have to call AT&T and have them update my IMEI to activate the phone that I am swapping to?

I get worried there as I don't want to lose my upgrade eligibility or have them screw up my data plan so when I do upgrade I will have that one time option to keep my unlimited plan. Would appreciate any advice on the best way to do this simple thing.
 
Jare said:
You'll be fine, just put the sim into your (new) iPhone.
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This isn't a new iPhone but rather a different original iPhone no longer being used. I've read that with the original iPhone the SIM is locked to the device.
 
cdp1276 said:
This isn't a new iPhone but rather a different original iPhone no longer being used. I've read that with the original iPhone the SIM is locked to the device.
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If they're both from the same provider, you can put your SIM in and it'll work, no need to call anyone/etc.
 
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