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Back up of iPhone

Hi,

Im unsure on the answer... if I wipe my iPhone to hardware setting, is my information (e.g. photos, contacts etc) saved to the cloud so the next iphone I get when I log into my Apple ID it will restore?

many thanks

Windows, Windows 10

Posted on Mar 11, 2020 10:12 AM

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Posted on Mar 11, 2020 10:27 AM

You should first backup the old phone to iCloud (and/or to a computer). Personally, I would also sync Photos, Contacts and all other possible data to iCloud via the options in Settings > [username] > iCloud.


See the following regarding using a backup: Transfer data from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


See the following regarding syncing photos: Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support

and syncing contacts: Keep your contacts up to date on all of your devices with iCloud - Apple Support


Once your data is synced and backed up, you can use the following procedure and it will not affect anything on iCloud: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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Mar 11, 2020 10:27 AM in response to Holl97

You should first backup the old phone to iCloud (and/or to a computer). Personally, I would also sync Photos, Contacts and all other possible data to iCloud via the options in Settings > [username] > iCloud.


See the following regarding using a backup: Transfer data from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


See the following regarding syncing photos: Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support

and syncing contacts: Keep your contacts up to date on all of your devices with iCloud - Apple Support


Once your data is synced and backed up, you can use the following procedure and it will not affect anything on iCloud: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Back up of iPhone

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