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When is it safe to wipe and delete old device so the new device works properly

If I wipe and delete my old device, will Icloud back up my new device?


iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 14

Posted on May 19, 2021 6:23 PM

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Posted on May 19, 2021 6:32 PM

You can use the following procedure to clear your old iPhone and it will not affect iCloud or your new iPhone: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


But iCloud should be able to backup your new iPhone whether or not you have done that yet. If you are having an issue with lack of space on iCloud (or even if you’re not) you can erase the backup of the old iPhone on iCloud to free some space. See instructions in the backup section of Manage your iCloud storage - Apple Support

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May 19, 2021 6:32 PM in response to bbjo

You can use the following procedure to clear your old iPhone and it will not affect iCloud or your new iPhone: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


But iCloud should be able to backup your new iPhone whether or not you have done that yet. If you are having an issue with lack of space on iCloud (or even if you’re not) you can erase the backup of the old iPhone on iCloud to free some space. See instructions in the backup section of Manage your iCloud storage - Apple Support

When is it safe to wipe and delete old device so the new device works properly

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