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how to backup an iphone thats never been backed up on icloud

I have had my iphone 6s for a couple of years now and recently decided to upgrade to an iphone11. Apparently, I never backed up my iphone 6s to icloud. I am now trying to do so, but have been unsuccessful. I want to back up everything on my iphone 6s so that I can transfer it onto my iphone11. If you could break down how to do it step by step, I'd greatly appreciate it.


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Thank you in advance

iPhone 6s, iOS 13

Posted on Nov 20, 2020 10:36 PM

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Posted on Nov 21, 2020 1:20 AM

See Apple's support document. It's very clear and detailed: How to back up your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch


When you move to a new iPhone the purchased apps download to the new phone. They are not part of the backup.


This document lists the data that is backed up to iCloud.


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how to backup an iphone thats never been backed up on icloud

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