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How do I transfer data from my new iPhone back to my old iPhone and activate my old iPhone?

How do I transfer data from my new iPhone back to my old iPhone and activate my old iPhone?


Posted on Jan 18, 2022 3:01 PM

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Posted on Jan 18, 2022 3:07 PM

Be certain your “old iPhone” has an iOS version no less than your “new iPhone”.

Transfer data from your previous iOS or iPadOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


Be certain what was your “new iPhone” is thoroughly cleansed after this process.

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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Jan 18, 2022 3:07 PM in response to inkfrog8

Be certain your “old iPhone” has an iOS version no less than your “new iPhone”.

Transfer data from your previous iOS or iPadOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


Be certain what was your “new iPhone” is thoroughly cleansed after this process.

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

How do I transfer data from my new iPhone back to my old iPhone and activate my old iPhone?

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