how to swap data between two phone?

my aunt and i are swapping phones and i want her phone (iphone 11) and she will use my current phone (iphone se). i wasn’t quite sure how to swap the data between the two phones and not lose anything. thanks

iPhone SE, iOS 17

Posted on Oct 5, 2024 12:28 PM

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Posted on Oct 5, 2024 12:33 PM

You should each back up your phones to iCloud or to your respective computers.

Then, follow the instructions here: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Swap the SIM cards or contact your cellular carrier for instructions on how to move service from one to the other.

Once you've both done that, exchange phones. Set them up as you would a new one out of the box, restoring the backup you made in the first step.


This all assumes that the devices are unlocked or otherwise usable on the cellular service you will be on when it's all done.

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Oct 5, 2024 12:33 PM in response to amaraa21

You should each back up your phones to iCloud or to your respective computers.

Then, follow the instructions here: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Swap the SIM cards or contact your cellular carrier for instructions on how to move service from one to the other.

Once you've both done that, exchange phones. Set them up as you would a new one out of the box, restoring the backup you made in the first step.


This all assumes that the devices are unlocked or otherwise usable on the cellular service you will be on when it's all done.

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