Can I erase iPhone SE without a SIM card?

iPhone SE - Does SIM card have to be inserted to erase all content



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Original Title: Erasing old iPhones content

iPhone SE, iOS 26

Posted on Sep 18, 2025 12:16 AM

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Posted on Sep 18, 2025 12:22 AM

To erase an iPhone, a SIM card is not necessary. What matters is having an active internet connection, since the device needs to communicate with Apple’s servers to validate the Apple ID that is linked to the phone. Without this validation step, the erase process cannot be completed if Find My iPhone is enabled.


Go to the Settings app on your iPhone. · Tap General, then tap Transfer or Reset iPhone. · Tap Erase All Content and Settings. · If asked, enter your iPhone ...


Erase iPhone


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Sep 18, 2025 12:22 AM in response to maureenfromnewcastle upon tyne

To erase an iPhone, a SIM card is not necessary. What matters is having an active internet connection, since the device needs to communicate with Apple’s servers to validate the Apple ID that is linked to the phone. Without this validation step, the erase process cannot be completed if Find My iPhone is enabled.


Go to the Settings app on your iPhone. · Tap General, then tap Transfer or Reset iPhone. · Tap Erase All Content and Settings. · If asked, enter your iPhone ...


Erase iPhone


Can I erase iPhone SE without a SIM card?

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