I have backed up all data from my iphone xs max. I just recently purchased iphone 11 pro max. During the installation, it is asking if I want to set up the iphone as a new iphone or restore from my previous backup. Which option should I select? Thx.

I have backed up all data from my iphone xs max. I just recently purchased iphone 11 pro max. During the installation, it is asking if I want to set up the iphone as a new iphone or restore from my previous backup. Which option should I select? Thx.

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Posted on Jul 13, 2020 6:53 PM

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Posted on Jul 13, 2020 6:59 PM

I'm assuming that you want all the data you backed up from your XS? I would think that you would select to restore from the backup. Otherwise it'll be a fresh slate. You'll be manually downloading your apps, manually getting your home screen layout like you want it.. and if you had photos or data from the previous phone that isn't in iCloud, the only way you're getting that back is by restoring.

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Jul 13, 2020 6:59 PM in response to Annapurneshwari

I'm assuming that you want all the data you backed up from your XS? I would think that you would select to restore from the backup. Otherwise it'll be a fresh slate. You'll be manually downloading your apps, manually getting your home screen layout like you want it.. and if you had photos or data from the previous phone that isn't in iCloud, the only way you're getting that back is by restoring.

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I have backed up all data from my iphone xs max. I just recently purchased iphone 11 pro max. During the installation, it is asking if I want to set up the iphone as a new iphone or restore from my previous backup. Which option should I select? Thx.

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