How to restore from a backup

Bought new phone. Meet to restore from previous backup of old phone

iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 16

Posted on Sep 12, 2023 4:36 PM

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Posted on Sep 13, 2023 12:41 PM

Hi Ctmdmed,


Thanks for connecting with us here in Apple Support Communities and congratulations on the purchase of your new device. There are a few ways to transfer the data to your new iPhone. The following article address this for you: Transfer data from your previous iOS or iPadOS device to your new iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Transfer data from your previous iOS or iPadOS device to your new iPhone or iPad

Set up your new iOS or iPadOS device from a backup of your previous iPhone or iPad.


Before you begin
* If you have an Apple Watch and you got a new iPhone, unpair your Apple Watch from your previous iPhone before you set up your new device. Unpairing automatically backs up your Apple Watch so you can restore it after you pair with a new iPhone. 
* Make sure that you have a backup of your device.
* Have your Apple ID and password ready.
* Transfer your SIM card from your iPhoneiPad, or eSIM. If your new device needs a different SIM card than what you have, contact your carrier.
* Make sure that you have a backup of your previous device. If you purchased a new iPhone or iPad, you may be eligible for temporary iCloud storage.


Next, select one of these transfer methods.
Quick Start: Use your iPhone or iPad to automatically set up a new device.
iCloud: Transfer your data and purchased content to your new device from your previous device's iCloud backup.
iTunes or Finder: Transfer your data and purchased content to your new device from a backup you made with iTunes or Finder.

Take care.


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Sep 13, 2023 12:41 PM in response to Ctmdmed

Hi Ctmdmed,


Thanks for connecting with us here in Apple Support Communities and congratulations on the purchase of your new device. There are a few ways to transfer the data to your new iPhone. The following article address this for you: Transfer data from your previous iOS or iPadOS device to your new iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Transfer data from your previous iOS or iPadOS device to your new iPhone or iPad

Set up your new iOS or iPadOS device from a backup of your previous iPhone or iPad.


Before you begin
* If you have an Apple Watch and you got a new iPhone, unpair your Apple Watch from your previous iPhone before you set up your new device. Unpairing automatically backs up your Apple Watch so you can restore it after you pair with a new iPhone. 
* Make sure that you have a backup of your device.
* Have your Apple ID and password ready.
* Transfer your SIM card from your iPhoneiPad, or eSIM. If your new device needs a different SIM card than what you have, contact your carrier.
* Make sure that you have a backup of your previous device. If you purchased a new iPhone or iPad, you may be eligible for temporary iCloud storage.


Next, select one of these transfer methods.
Quick Start: Use your iPhone or iPad to automatically set up a new device.
iCloud: Transfer your data and purchased content to your new device from your previous device's iCloud backup.
iTunes or Finder: Transfer your data and purchased content to your new device from a backup you made with iTunes or Finder.

Take care.


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