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GalaxyS20new
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Recently upgraded to a new device, I've been sent a new sim card with the new device and I wanted to change my number opposed to swaping my sim. How do I change my number to a new one?

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Cleoriff
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@GalaxyS20new 

The only way to change your number is via a sim swap

Guide: Sim Swap: a mini guide 2017 update 

Personally I would use your old sim in your new phone for now as swaps are taking ages.

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You need to call O2 and request a new number @GalaxyS20new 

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In the meantime use your old sim, dn't transfer it to the new sim yet

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The new SIM should come with a new number - check what it says on the pack or container the SIM comes in, @GalaxyS20new 

 

If it has a different number from your normal one, pop in the SIM and away you go - no hassle of texting to swap your number from old to new SIM wink

 

If not, then it's time to use the advice posted above, sadly.

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Cleoriff
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@pgn wrote:

The new SIM should come with a new number - check what it says on the pack or container the SIM comes in, @GalaxyS20new 

 

If it has a different number from your normal one, pop in the SIM and away you go - no hassle of texting to swap your number from old to new SIM wink

 

If not, then it's tie to use the advice posted above, sadly.


True, although you may have to activate it @pgn 

https://www.o2.co.uk/help/phones-sims-and-devices/activating-your-sim 

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Oh dear. Lololol kissing_heart

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