Can I give someone my old SIM card?

You can place your SIM card directly into a new device, or you can use a PAC Code if you’d like to transfer your phone number to a different mobile network and SIM. Remove your personal information by carrying out a factory reset. You should reset your mobile phone to factory settings before giving it to someone else.

What happens if I swap SIM cards with a friend?

Answer: A: If you change it for a SIM from the same carrier, nothing happens, the device continues working as before. If you change it for a SIM from another carrier and the phone is locked to the original, then it will work as a fancy iPod, none of the phone capabilities will be available.

What should I do with an old SIM card?

You can send the card off to an incinerator, incinerate it yourself or use a hammer to thoroughly smash it while turning the stored data to an irretrievable bunch of mush. A cell phone or recycling center might be able to help but personally watching the card being destroyed is the only sure bet for protection.

How do I transfer my sim card to someone else?

You can place your SIM card directly into a new device, or you can use a PAC Code if you’d like to transfer your phone number to a different mobile network and SIM. Remove your personal information by carrying out a factory reset. You should reset your mobile phone to factory settings before giving it to someone else.

Can I give my old mobile phone to someone else?

Every year, millions of us upgrade to a new mobile phone. Rather than leaving your old mobile phone unused in a sock drawer, a good option is giving your old mobile phone to someone else, like a friend or family member. In the UK, you’re allowed to give your mobile phone to someone else providing you own it.

Can someone see my text messages if I have a SIM card?

Therefore, if someone puts your Sim card into their phone, they will not see any text messages that you have received on your phone, unless you have manually moved your SMS’s to your Sim. As long as you haven’t saved your contacts to your Sim card, they will not have any personal info at all.

Do SIM cards have phone numbers on them?

Some SIMs also store some phone numbers you call in the SIM itself instead of the phone contacts storage. If you plan to change SIMs, be sure to use the phone copy utility to transfer any contact phone numbers that are stored in the SIM to your phone.