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Previous iPhone 8

Does the camera have to work on the old phone to set up the new phone?

iPhone 8, iOS 15

Posted on Oct 28, 2022 12:14 AM

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Posted on Oct 28, 2022 12:15 AM

No. You can transfer the data by other means too.


iPhone to iPhone, there are three ways,

  1. Quick Transfer using Bluetooth (Does not require Internet) --> Use QuickStart to transfer data to a new iPhone, iPad or iPod ...
  2. Restore from iCloud Backup (Does not require Internet) -> Restore or set up your device from an iCloud backup - Apple ...
  3. Restore from iTunes backup (Does not require Internet) --> Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch in iTunes on PC ...


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Oct 28, 2022 12:15 AM in response to Thanks4nutn

No. You can transfer the data by other means too.


iPhone to iPhone, there are three ways,

  1. Quick Transfer using Bluetooth (Does not require Internet) --> Use QuickStart to transfer data to a new iPhone, iPad or iPod ...
  2. Restore from iCloud Backup (Does not require Internet) -> Restore or set up your device from an iCloud backup - Apple ...
  3. Restore from iTunes backup (Does not require Internet) --> Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch in iTunes on PC ...


Previous iPhone 8

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