my current 6s 16gb is at version 13.3.1. I have a current iCloud backup of this device. I’m purchasing a new iPhone SE 32gb tomorrow. Can I restore my 6s backup at version 13.x.x to my new SE IOS 14.1?

my current 6s 16gb is at version 13.3.1. I have a current iCloud backup of this device. I’m purchasing a new iPhone SE 32gb tomorrow. Can I restore my 6s backup at version 13.x.x to my new SE IOS 14.1?

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Posted on Oct 18, 2020 5:17 PM

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Posted on Oct 18, 2020 5:19 PM

Yes. You can restore the backup made in a lower iOS version to a device running a higher iOS. You cannot do the reverse, which is to restore the backup of a device running a higher iOS version to a device running a lower iOS.

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my current 6s 16gb is at version 13.3.1. I have a current iCloud backup of this device. I’m purchasing a new iPhone SE 32gb tomorrow. Can I restore my 6s backup at version 13.x.x to my new SE IOS 14.1?

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