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Transferring email from iphone7 to iPhone 12

How do I transfer my email accounts from one phone to the other?

iPhone 12, iOS 14

Posted on Jan 6, 2021 6:42 AM

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Posted on Jan 6, 2021 6:46 AM

Simply add the email account to the new device. There is no transfer required.


Go to Settings > Mail, then tap Accounts. Tap Add Account, tap Other, then tap Add Mail Account. Enter your name, email address, password, and a description for your account. Tap Next. Mail will try to find the email settings and finish your account setup.


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Jan 6, 2021 6:46 AM in response to Jodigilby

Simply add the email account to the new device. There is no transfer required.


Go to Settings > Mail, then tap Accounts. Tap Add Account, tap Other, then tap Add Mail Account. Enter your name, email address, password, and a description for your account. Tap Next. Mail will try to find the email settings and finish your account setup.


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Transferring email from iphone7 to iPhone 12

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