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Do I have to back up my iPhone if I have already transferred everything over to my new iPhone?

Do I have to back up my iPhone if I have already transferred everything over to my new iPhone?

iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 16

Posted on Oct 3, 2022 8:50 AM

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Posted on Oct 3, 2022 9:01 AM

If everything is on your new phone and you are certain, there is no need to backup your old phone.

Also, if you are finished with your old phone, see: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

You can skip the backup step there.

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Oct 3, 2022 9:01 AM in response to amee049

If everything is on your new phone and you are certain, there is no need to backup your old phone.

Also, if you are finished with your old phone, see: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

You can skip the backup step there.

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