I’m giving my iPhone to my boyfriend but I’m going to erase everything inside the iPhone. I backed it up but I’m wondering if I get new iPhone later on and want to restore the iCloud account I backed up would it let me?
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iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 18
Yes, you’ll be able to restore your “old data” onto your new device.
Apple’s processes are quite good at this.
IMPORTANT: DO make sure you setup some Trusted Numbers to allow you to receive the needed 2FA verification codes to access your AppleID when setting-up your future phone.
Two-factor authentication for Apple Account - Apple Support
Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support
Lastly, before you hand-over your old device, DO carefully perform all of the steps listed here:
What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
Yes, you’ll be able to restore your “old data” onto your new device.
Apple’s processes are quite good at this.
IMPORTANT: DO make sure you setup some Trusted Numbers to allow you to receive the needed 2FA verification codes to access your AppleID when setting-up your future phone.
Two-factor authentication for Apple Account - Apple Support
Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support
Lastly, before you hand-over your old device, DO carefully perform all of the steps listed here:
What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
Restoring iCloud backup on new iPhone without physical account
