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Activating a new iPhone from a dead one

I need to activate a new iPhone 8+. The old phone fell into the bathtub and is disabled. Where do I start?

Posted on Apr 3, 2020 2:28 PM

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Posted on Apr 3, 2020 2:44 PM

Take a look at this. Obviously you can’t use Quick Start if the old phone is dead. If you don’t have backup, then you will have to set up as new.

Transfer data from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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Activating a new iPhone from a dead one

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