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When I transfer data from an iPhone (A) to an iPhone (B), does the data from iPhone (A) is deleted permanently? What happened to the iPhone (A) when it finishes to transfer the data?

When I transfer data from an iPhone (A) to an iPhone (B), does the data from iPhone (A) is deleted permanently after being transferred to the iPhone (B)? What happened to the iPhone (A) when it finishes to transfer the data?

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Posted on Dec 2, 2021 11:02 AM

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Posted on Dec 2, 2021 11:07 AM

No. The data is copied, not moved. All of the data still exists on the source device.

Once it's transferred, do NOT delete things piecemeal off of the original. That could result in deleting it everywhere.


If you want to clear out the old phone, follow the instructions here: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

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Dec 2, 2021 11:07 AM in response to guiomaximo

No. The data is copied, not moved. All of the data still exists on the source device.

Once it's transferred, do NOT delete things piecemeal off of the original. That could result in deleting it everywhere.


If you want to clear out the old phone, follow the instructions here: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

When I transfer data from an iPhone (A) to an iPhone (B), does the data from iPhone (A) is deleted permanently? What happened to the iPhone (A) when it finishes to transfer the data?

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